Articles from the January 22, 2009 edition
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Barack Obama becomes 44th U.S. President
In an inauguration ceremony that was watched by millions worldwide, Barack Obama was sworn-in as president of the United States of America, making his...
Toxic cocaine believed to be in Akwesasne
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is advising the community that toxic cocaine has possibly come to Akwesasne. This particular form of toxic cocaine has already caused health problems in numerous in...
Tsi Snaihne School students show school spirit with Pajama Day
To kick off School Spirit Week at Tsi Snaihne School, we held a ‘Pajama Day’ on Tuesday, Jan. 20, staff and students were encouraged to come to scho...
Oakes faces additional murder charge
An Akwesasne man, charged with the murder of 44-year-old Thomas Hathaway, faces an additional charge of second-degree murder handed down by a Franklin County grand jury. Derek Champagne, Franklin...
Joyce Anne Sharrow Bowles
Joyce Anne Sharrow Bowles, age 67, died December 21, 2008 at the Geisinger Hospice Hospital in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Joyce was born December...
Wandering
Step inside, Get a ride. Climb up to the sky. Will I meet you eye to eye? Everyday seems less and less, That I deal with the stress. My mind wanders, Of thee I ponder. Where you now be. You m...
There Are Consequences for Breaking Natural Law
In the summer of 1687 a young English mathematician named Isaac Newton issued his three laws of physics based upon his observations of the natural world. His conclusions have resonated across the...
Haudenosaunee Environmental Youth Corps Adirondack High Peaks Winter Experience February 19-22, 2009
Dear Students: You are invited to apply for a free outdoor trip to the Adirondacks Ecological Center on February 19-22, 2009, sponsored by the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force. We are inv...
Cornwall resident arrested for possession of contraband cigarettes
(Cornwall, Ontario - Tuesday, January 20th, 2009) – A 41 year old male resident from Cornwall, Ontario faces a charge under the Excise Act 2001 for possession of a tobacco product not properly s...
Six charged following RCMP tobacco investigation
(Cornwall, Ontario - Tuesday, January 20th, 2009) – Six people have been charged with various offences after an RCMP contraband tobacco investigation. On July 30th, 2008, members of the Cornwall RCM...
Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School awards
After a great Christmas break, students and staff are back to continue the 2008/09 school year. We would like to welcome our new principal, Mrs. M...
Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School Student Awards
Congratulations to the students who received awards for the month of December 2008. Pre-K: Mrs. Thomas •Student of the Month: Andyn Bero •Most Improved: Quest Thompson Kindergarten: Mrs. White •St...
Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School Perfect Attendance Awards
Pre-K – Mrs. Thomas: •Kanehratentha Williams •Sidney Leaf Kindergarten – Mrs. White: •Conner Square •Vance Adams •Mary Wanatee Grade 3 – Miss. Francis: •Peter Papineau •Tahniah Cook-Square •Collin...
Help support Ted... Please vote and forward to everyone you know - thanks!
#25 Ted Cook Jr. from Akwesasne, a senior majoring in Criminal Justice is once again nominated for the Hobey Baker Award. Please go to www.hobeybaker.com and on the left hand side of the page at...
Elderly get a musical visit from 2nd graders
On January 20, 2009 Ms. Oakes’ grade 2 class from Tsi Snaihne School went to Iakhihsohtha Home for the Elderly to play some musical instruments for t...
The White Birch tree & crafts to make from it
The birch bark most commonly used and recognized in our area is called Paper Birch, White Birch, or Canoe Birch. Its scientific name is Befula...
Karonhia’kéhshon Owennashón:’a
1. Karonhia’kéhshon Throughout the sky 2. Tsi niiorihò:ten ne karonhia’kéhson The type of business of the skyworld 3. O’tónhkwa Light (ie. from the...
Kahniakehake (People of the Flint)
OVERVIEW: Written by Kanatiiosh Artwork by John Kahionhes Fadden The Onkwehonweh name for the Mohawk is Kahniakehake, which is sometimes spelled K...
Students share their opinions on “The Tale of Despereaux” film
On Jan. 13, the kindergarten students at St. Regis Mohawk School went to the Massena Movie Theatre to watch “The Tale of Despereaux.” As a fol...
Students begin preparing for science fair
All week long the students in Mrs. Garrow’s grade 2 class at Tsi Snaihne School have been gearing up for the Science Fair to be held in February. E...
Snye students of the month earn pizza party
On Thursday, Jan. 15, Tsi Snaihne School celebrated their students of the month by having a pizza party with the principal in the library. The s...
Circa 1992
Not sure of the events, but these people have not changed at all! Do you have any old photos that you’d like to share with our readers in Blast f...
Unstuffed Cabbage Soup
1 pkg. (16 oz.) kielbasa, cut into 1/2” thick slices 1 onion chopped, 1 cup 5 cups thinly sliced cabbage 2 carrots thinly sliced 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion 1/3 c...
Time’s up
I have finally been told after being driven crazy by my doctor that I have a birth date for the new baby. Last week I mentioned how they (the doctor’s office and hospital) were going to let me k...
Salmon River Girls Varsity Hockey
On Saturday January 17th, an exciting game took place between Salmon River Shamrock girls and the Skaneateles Lakers. These two teams produced a s...
