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Are You Really Training With Purpose?

Are You Really Training With Purpose?

My husband, Keith and I are owners of Elite Progression CrossFit in Pawling. The advice we give our athletes is the same advice I would pass onto anyone looking to get back into the fitness world or even just working on some at home exercises. We all take the time out to make New Year’s Resolutions, but do we ever take the time out to make a plan for these resolutions? For 2018, we challenged our athletes to come to the gym with a purpose – to set a goal each time they walked

Senior Tigers Roar!

Senior Tigers Roar!

On Monday, February 5, Pawling High School honored senior basketball players at Senior Night to celebrate their achievements on the court and wish them well as they move on. Pawling played Hawthorne Cedar Knolls and won the game, 53 – 24. All seniors participated in the win, including Bobby Baker, Josten Gomez, Ryan Grossman, Luke Jiskra, James Mejorado, Kent Mullen, Nick Rubino, Mike Ryan, Tyler Schilb, and Cameron Tucci. Thank you and good luck Tiger Seniors! (Photos and r

Bellucci and Wrobel
Lead Tigers to
State Championship

Bellucci and Wrobel Lead Tigers to State Championship

The Pawling High School wrestling team has been riding a wave of success that has earned them a trip to the State Championship later this month. The honor of competing at States was earned following a dominant performance at the Section 1, Division 2 championships held on February 9 and 10 at Hastings High School. En route to this accomplishment, the Tigers wrestling squad also captured their first league championship since 2011. On February 23 and 24, Pawling will send five

Eight vs. Eleven, The Future of the PHS Football Team

Eight vs. Eleven, The Future of the PHS Football Team

Over the past month, an oft-discussed issue has been the Pawling Central School District’s decision to change the High School Football program from an 11-man team to an 8-man squad for the 2018 season. The decision was reached at the conclusion of last season, with district officials taking into account enrollment statistics and safety concerns for players. Recently, the move has been met with protest from members of the community including PHS alumni and former players. Begi

Evalyn Jerkins, Ph.D. (1939 - 2018)

Evalyn Jerkins, Ph.D. (1939 - 2018)

Evalyn passed into the light January 9th with her husband, Doug, by her side. Evalyn and Doug had enjoyed 33 years of Wedded Bliss. Evalyn worked in education most of her life starting in Memphis, TN, then to Hanau, Germany, Mineral Wells, TX, Pascagoula, Moss Point, Ocean Springs, Spartanburg, SC, and Pawling, NY. She was the first female superintendent in South Carolina. She lived and grew up in Corinth, MS, and graduated from Corinth High School. She went on to earn an Ass

Dealing With Fake Error Messages

Dealing With Fake Error Messages

When a stranger calls your house and tells you that your computer has a problem – Hang Up! Or, if your computer screen suddenly fills with a “security warning” do the computer equivalent of hanging up – reboot the computer. (Don’t click on the warning window, and don’t call the telephone number!) Typical fake error window. These are 100% fake security messages, meant not to be helpful, but to get access to your computer and your private information – and get your money and yo

700-Plus Celebrate PFD Sportsman's Night
Joined by Congressman John Faso, Sen. Terrence Murphy,

700-Plus Celebrate PFD Sportsman's Night Joined by Congressman John Faso, Sen. Terrence Murphy,

On Saturday, February 3, the Pawling Fire Department (PFD) held the 21st annual Sportsman’s Night. The sold-out fundraiser saw the community turn out in droves for an elaborate game dinner, with proceeds going toward the purchase of equipment, training, and the department’s daily operations. Sportsman’s Night serves as the PFD’s largest annual fundraiser, and officials were pleased that 2018 was once again a rousing success. Held at PFD Station 1 on South Street, the event sa

PHS French Students Experience Winter Carnival in Quebec City

PHS French Students Experience Winter Carnival in Quebec City

Earlier this month, a group of Pawling High School students said goodbye to America and bonjour to Canada as they traveled north for an international field trip to Quebec City. Led by French teacher Mme. Mirela Spinelli, nearly 40 students and their chaperones embarked on a journey to experience Quebec’s renowned Winter Carnival and immerse themselves in the 400-year-old Francophone capital’s history and culture. The four-day excursion began in the early hours of February 1,

Locust Grove: Poughkeepsie's Natural Paradise

Locust Grove: Poughkeepsie's Natural Paradise

A secret garden is hiding in Poughkeepsie. You don’t need to know Morse code or get your hands on a treasure map to find it. In fact, the secluded paradise is just off Route 9. That does not mean you will spot it from the roadside, however. Need a hint? Try doing a quick Google search of Samuel Morse, the dot and dash code creator himself. Nestled on the side of the highway, Locust Grove is the former home of famed painter and inventor Samuel Morse. When the mastermind behind

Defend Your Health with Hand-Washing

As the weather gets colder, more and more people are coming down with some type of “bug.” With so many germs circulating around us, protecting ourselves from these unpleasant illnesses is a top priority. Thankfully, the most effective defense is one of the simplest. Hand-washing with soap and water is proven to greatly reduce the spread of germs. We all know that washing our hands is a healthy habit. In a study conducted by Michigan State University, 97% of those surveyed agr

Your Mind, Body & Spirit - The Most Important Team You Will Ever Be On

What is the relationship between and among mind, body, spirit, food, inflammation and anxiety? This article will attempt to address that question, beginning with anxiety, what contributes to it and what may dissolve it. If you have “anxiety” it is likely not in your head; that is, while it does involve your brain, it may have origins in your gut. The good news: It is 100% curable. But first, let’s deal with the role played by your mind – because that is very real. We will foc

Using Diet to Love Your Heart - Nutrition Advice from Your Pawling Hannaford Dietitian

“You are what you eat” or “food is medicine,” are two phrases you may have heard before. In our age of broad access to medications, it’s easy to overlook the power of diet in the prevention of chronic diseases like heart disease. While some of us may require more than dietary interventions to manage our health conditions, we can all benefit from using food as part of our health plan. In some cases, it what we eat that matters most, while in other cases it’s what we avoid that

Exercise Tips for Frigid Temperatures

Winter weather can certainly be a nuisance with its snow and below freezing temperatures, especially if you’re one of the unlucky ones who commutes to and from work in the dark. However, it’s worth considering adding outdoor exercise as another reason to look forward to the weekend sunshine. According to the Mayo Clinic, it has numerous benefits and can even stimulate our immune system; but you must also exercise caution while doing so. Although there are dangers to any type

Getting Straight to the Heart of Anxiety and Turning It Off

Some say the brain is the final frontier of medical inquiry. With that said, much has been discovered in recent years that is leading to a greater understanding of why many of us, at some point in our lives, can experience the debilitating effects of anxiety. Merriam-Webster defines anxiety as “an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs (such as tension, sweating, and increased pulse rate), by doubt concerning the reality and na

A Taste of Home
Five Things to Send Your Kid in College in the Darkest Months of the Year

A Taste of Home Five Things to Send Your Kid in College in the Darkest Months of the Year

Now that the holidays are over and the wrapping paper put away, the last thing on your mind is probably sending gifts. But by now, your college student has returned to school – and we’re still hungry. Care packages are always welcome, regardless what time of the year it is. Especially care packages with food from regional farms or local businesses. Dining hall fatigue is real, and second semester is exactly when we quit the meal plan in favor of instant ramen. Here are some r

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