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Over the last one hundred and forty three weeks, we’ve talked about every aspect of health I could think of. From macronutrients of food to strength training, to sleep and supplements, …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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3/25/25
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After this long, cold winter, April 1 seems more like the “official” beginning of spring - and the official opening of the trout fishing season can’t arrive soon enough! On …
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Judy Van Put
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3/25/25
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The toms are starting to get vocal and Spring turkey season is just over a month away. Folks are digging out their gear in anticipation of May. For a turkey hunter this is a magical time …
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John Van Etten
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3/21/25
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Living in the present moment is one of the most challenging things for us to do. Moving towards health is an ongoing journey, where our past choices are represented in our current health reality. …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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3/18/25
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The NYS DEC has published their 2024 Bear Harvest Summary Report. There were an estimated 1,685 bear taken this past season, which is up 24% from 2023 and about 13% from the 10-year average.
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John Van Etten
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3/14/25
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One of the most commonly used stimulants in the world is caffeine. According to recent research, over 90% of adults use it regularly to improve alertness, energy levels, and their mood. There are …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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3/11/25
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No, they aren’t something on display at the Dorflinger Museum in Hawley. Glass eels are juvenile American eels that are transparent. They are spawned and born in the Sargasso Sea in the …
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John Van Etten
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3/7/25
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Traveling is one of my favorite activities. I love exploring new parts of the world and living life outside of my everyday routines. While the experience is usually wonderful, maintaining a focus on …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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3/4/25
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Be sure to check out Tuesday’s sports section of the Democrat to find out who my next notable sports subject from Sullivan County will be. You don’t want to miss it!
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Crystal Tweed
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2/28/25
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The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking input from stakeholders on the upcoming 2025-26 waterfowl hunting seasons. It’s a chance for hunters to voice their opinions and influence the final …
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John Van Etten
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2/28/25
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The human body is meant to spend the majority of its time moving. We currently spend most of our time being stationary, and this leads to problems such as chronic diseases, like metabolic disease, …
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Maggie Fitzpatrick
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2/25/25
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Interim DEC Commissioner Sean Mahar has announced the release of the Hunting Related Shooting Incident (HRSI) statistics for 2024. It was the second-lowest number of incidents ever. Unfortunately, …
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2/21/25
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Our mind and body are deeply connected. While it used to be common practice to view, evaluate, and treat them as separate body systems, new research is showing that this approach may not be best in …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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2/18/25
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The Super Bowl is over (congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles) and the good news is that there are still exciting things to do outdoors this winter. This Saturday is the Bethel Big Burn (BBB) …
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John Van Etten
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2/14/25
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Seeing results quickly is something we all desire. Whether the outcome we’re looking for is related to reaching a new fitness goal, getting back to where we were before, or returning from …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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2/11/25
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I’ve always been fascinated by owls ever since I was a child. I recall a vivid memory from my youth, driving my father’s Buick Skylark down the Hartwood Club Road in Forestburgh, NY when …
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John Van Etten
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2/7/25
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Spending a Saturday with my sister and niece was a common occurrence when they lived nearby. On one of these occasions, our girls’ day included some shopping, lunch at Chipotle, and a two and a …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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2/4/25
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The 2025 Ted Boniface Memorial Youth Ice Fishing Derby was held this past Sunday on Crystal Lake at Camp Keowa in the Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camps. There were 162 brave young folks out on the ice. …
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John Van Etten
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1/31/25
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Do you ever feel like the world is moving so fast around you that it seems impossible to keep up? When this happens to me, it’s usually in combination with feeling stressed and …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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1/28/25
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It’s been below zero again this week and the ponds and lakes are mostly frozen. I’m hearing reports of 6 to 10 inches of ice in some places out there, so it’s time to dust off the …
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John Van Etten
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1/24/25
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If you set goals for the new year and you’re still making progress towards them, congratulations! You’ve made it past “Quitter’s Day.” The second Friday in …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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1/21/25
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New York and Pennsylvania are trying to educate the public about the BearWise campaign, in order to lessen conflicts between humans and bears. What is BearWise? It’s an educational outreach …
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John Van Etten
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1/17/25
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I’m not usually a New Year’s resolutions or “new year, new me” type of person. Most of the time, I lean towards setting new goals and changing habits as soon as I …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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1/14/25
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People tend to be more sedentary in the winter months. Here is a short list of some upcoming events that I am aware of to help us all get more active and get outdoors.
Youth Pheasant …
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John Van Etten
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1/14/25
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I can’t even deny it - I used to hate fitness challenges. You know, the ones that generate a lot of hype and then are over after thirty days or so. As a coach who prioritizes longevity, …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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1/14/25
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