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University of Massachusetts conducted a study about Lyme disease. The study demonstrates that the blood of the whitetail deer kills the corkscrew-shaped bacterium that causes Lyme disease. The …
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Jack Danchak
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5/26/23
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My dogs are the best sleepers I know. Two of them are laying in my office at this moment, snoozing and snoring away. While sleep is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle of health, it can be …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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5/23/23
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Our rivers and streams are low for this time of year, as often happens in May when we haven’t had much rain; and the trees leafing out are a major draw on the water table. On Sunday afternoon, …
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Judy Van Put
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5/23/23
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The only connection you have to the club are your hands. It is very important that they are placed on the golf club properly. There are three options that are taught in golf depending on your hand …
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Matt Kleiner
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5/19/23
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Elizabeth Handy, a student senior at Mohawk Valley Christian Academy in Little Falls, NY was crowned the national champion of the Air Rifle Competition Tournament. Handy said, “Coming in …
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Jack Danchak
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5/19/23
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The trout fishing has been picking up, with water levels now down a bit below the average flow, making area rivers and streams easier to wade. During Mid-May a whole spate of flies should be hatching …
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Judy Van Put
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5/16/23
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One of my main philosophies when it comes to health is that health is a state of being, not just a destination you reach or achievement you accomplish. While setting and achieving goals is also a …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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5/16/23
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The Pennsylvania Game Commissioners, at their quarterly meeting in April, voted to increase the number of antlerless deer licenses available to hunters this year by 147,000.
The commissioners …
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Jack Danchak
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5/12/23
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As a golf instructor, I see many clubs from my students that are in need of re-gripping. Most people do not realize the importance of this type of maintenance.
During the golf swing, you …
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Bob Menges
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5/12/23
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This is the time of the year golf leagues around the county are starting to play. I thought this would be a good time to explain some strategies and rules.
Most leagues are scoring points based …
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Matt Kleiner
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5/12/23
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Strength training is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise. Using resistance to load your muscles and bones helps you get stronger, increase bone density, decrease your likelihood of falling …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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5/9/23
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The old adage “April showers bring May flowers” certainly rang true this spring. After what seemed like an interminable period of dark wet, gloomy weather we are now basking in the sun …
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Judy Van Put
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5/9/23
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Over the years of giving golf instruction, I have given my students many different types of drills to help them improve their golf game. I always tell my students, in order to change your swing, you …
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Bob Menges
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5/5/23
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In the winter of 2020-2021 I got a phone call from a young man named Michael Sweeney from Enfield, Connecticut. He told me he was interested in the Assistant Golf Professional job the Villa Roma CC …
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Matt Kleiner
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5/5/23
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The NY Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is having a problem getting adequate staff to operate all their summer camps.
DEC operates four residential summer camps for children, Camp …
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Jack Danchak
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5/5/23
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How often do you catch yourself not taking action because you don’t feel like it? I find myself in this situation often, and even find myself in it right now as I’m writing this article. …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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5/2/23
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Recently at an author talk at the Livingston Manor Free Public Library, a question was asked of Ed Van Put if the story of Dan Cahill stocking rainbow trout in the Delaware River was true. Ed replied …
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Judy Van Put
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5/2/23
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Spring is finally here! There’s nothing like the smell of fresh cut grass in the air. As we begin our early golf season, here are some hints to help you get going.
As you get out on …
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Bob Menges
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4/28/23
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This is the time of the season for the high school teams’ matches. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. The teams come up to the course and practice. It’s usually not the …
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Matt Kleiner
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4/28/23
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Spring turkey seasons in New York and Pennsylvania are just about ready to start. Pennsylvania’s season starts on Saturday, April 29 and ends on May 30. Only bearded turkeys are legal to take.
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Jack Danchak
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4/28/23
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Soreness is a common and somewhat unfortunate part of exercise. It’s never fun to leave a workout or wake up the next day in pain, but it’s actually a very normal part of the experience. …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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4/25/23
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What a difference a day makes! Water levels on area rivers and streams had been dropping slowly but steadily for days and weeks – on Saturday afternoon the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls was flowing …
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Judy Van Put
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4/25/23
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Welcome to the 2023 golf season. For the next few months, I will be writing about all things related to golf. We will be including rules of the game, etiquette, tips on putting, chipping, iron play, …
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Villa Roma PGA Golf Professional Matt Kleiner
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4/21/23
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New York’s National Archery in Schools Program recently held its 15th annual state archery tournament at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. 635 students from 35 schools from across the …
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Jack Danchak
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4/21/23
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Have you ever followed a diet or workout program perfectly, only to go right back to your old ways the second it was over? If so, you’re not alone. Transitioning from a plan with a strict set …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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4/18/23
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