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  • AKWESASNE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

    Mar 7, 2013

    PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...

  • LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES 8-WEEK PROGRAM

    Mar 7, 2013

    Where: Snye Homemakers When: 5:30-7:00PM Mondays From: Jan. 28- March 18th, 2013 This program is 8 sessions long, each session last 90 minutes. The sessions are divided into 3 parts; physical activity, nutrition & education 30 minutes Healthy Eating 30 minutes Physical Activity 30 minutes Diabetes Education It’s time to take action, come join us & learn to live well with diabetes. Lets commit to a fitter lifestyle & work towards a healthier future! This program will help you: •Understand what diabetes is & how it affects your body •Learn to be...

  • Orders for Citrus and Strawberries

    Mar 7, 2013

    Friends of the Hopkinton Reading Center are accepting orders for citrus and strawberries. Please get orders in soon. Plan for delivery the week of March 18th- you will be notified as to specific day for pick-up at the Tri-Town Rescue Squad, on the corner of 11B and County Rt. 55 in Nicholville. Please make checks payable to Friends of HRC, PO Box 103, Nicholville, NY 12965. Red Grapefruit or Valencia Oranges are $20 for 40 lbs. or $13 for 20 lbs. Honey Tangerines, Mixed Citrus and Citrus Trio are $16 for 20 lbs. Strawberries are $20 for 8- 1...

  • BOTTLE DROP OFF

    Mar 7, 2013

    Tom Stacey would like to remind everyone to drop off bottles at his shed behind Bear’s Den. Thank You...

  • AFS call out for the 2013-2014 School Year!

    Mar 7, 2013

    The Akwesasne Freedom School is happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for future students during the 2013-2014 school year! Deadline to apply for Pre-Kindergarten level is July 15th, 2013; classes start July 22nd, 2013. Applications can be picked up at the Akwesasne Freedom School and returned to Okiokwinon Chelsea Francis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Okiokwinon Chelsea Francis at the Akwesasne Freedom School at 518-358-2073 or by email at [email protected]....

  • Important Dates for the Tetewatskahon Green Food Box Program

    Mar 7, 2013

    Ordering Deadline: MARCH 8th, 2013 Place your order by 3 p.m. on the Ordering Deadline...

  • Free Skate During March Break

    Mar 7, 2013

    Open Skate & Pucks-n-Sticks From 12-3pm March 13, 2013 Sponsored by Community Support Unit Akwesasne Child & Family Services FMI: 613-575-2341 Wanda @ ext. 3171 or Brandon @ ext. 3170 Please no drop-offs; all children must have chaperone...

  • Fruit and Nut Tree Workshop

    Mar 7, 2013

    Do you have concerns about food security? Do you want to provide freshly picked, organically grown, local fruit to your family? If the answer is yes, then we have a workshop series coming your way… The first one will be: Fruit and Nut Trees: How to grow and care for them It will be held at Kana:takon Recreation Center Saturday March 16, 2013 from 11am until 2pm Lunch will be provided. Guest Speaker: Bill MacKentley from St. Lawrence Nurseries. Only the first 20 registrants to pay a $20 fee will be accepted and that guarantees them 2 apple t...

  • March Break Activities

    Mar 7, 2013

    At the Cooper Marsh Conservation Area and Visitor’s Centre near South Lancaster from March 11th to the 15th, for children age six to eleven with opportunities to experience science and nature hands-on and up close. •March 11th: Eco-Arts Day Focus on the environment – nature related art, photography, music and so much more. •March 12th: Critters and Rivers Become nature detectives by tracking animal activity in winter. •March 13th: Mad Scientist. Become a scientist with experiments, games and so much more •March 14th: Man vs. Wild Games and o...

  • Spring into Healthier Choices

    Mar 7, 2013

    Come discover how you can Make Healthier choices with the Community Health Program At the Family Health Fair! • Fun Games • Family Activities • Free Lunch • Door Prizes • Health Booths The 1st 15 pre-registered Families who arrive receive A prize! Tuesday, March 12th Snye Recreation Center 11am-3pm Please contact Kyle Thompson At 613-575-2341 ext.3220 To pre-register!...

  • CALLING ALL YOUTH ARTISTS AGES 13-25! Cover-Art Contest

    Mar 7, 2013

    Looking for any artists in any media… painting, drawing, comics, digital or any others to submit a cover idea for a Youth Magazine produced by the Students at CCVS!! THE COVER OF A YOUTH LED MAGAZINE AS WELL AS A PRIZE!!! The Magazine is focused on Promoting Healthy Relationships Artists are encouraged to show us the beauty inside!! All Submissions will be highlighted in the magazine!! THE DEADLINE FOR ART SUBMISSIONS IS MARCH 12th, 2013 If you would like to submit please contact Shara Francis-Herne @ 613-575-2250 ext, 1058 S...

  • A Mothers Helping Hand Conference

    Mar 7, 2013

    Free event Date: March 14 & 15 Time: 8:30am -4:00pm Where: Snye Recreation • Recognize Childrens’ real feelings • Redirect Childrens’ Inappropriate behavior • Improve Communication skills • Generate more positive outcomes • Identify different parenting styles to improve quality time • Assist parents with learning how to access support systems • Learn tools to cope with Parent/Teen conflicts Lunch and refreshments provided For more information Or to pre-register Please contact 613-575-2341 Danielle ext: 3143 Or Billie Jo ext: 3175...

  • Community Announcement RE: SERVICE CANADA REPRESENTATIVES

    Mar 7, 2013

    (Akwesasne, March, 2013) If you have questions about: • Old Age Security (OAS) Pension, • Canada Pension, • Social Insurance, • Employment Insurance, • Services for Children &Youth and other government Programs, One Service Canada Representative is available on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cornwall Island Administration Building #3 (CIA#3) from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to answer your questions. Please go directly to the CIA#3 for services. The next visit will be on March 12, 2013. They are also available on the fourth Tuesday o...

  • 5 Tips to Be a Positive Parent By Positive Living Speaker Diane Lang

    Mar 7, 2013

    Being a parent is the hardest job in the world. Parenting is a learned trait; be patient with yourself and set realistic expectations about parenting. It's OK to make mistakes. Your kids also learn a lot of their personality traits from you. One of the best ways to be a positive parent is by being a great role model. Make sure to live your best life so your children can follow suit. Here are five other tips to help you be a positive parent and encourage a strong sense of self in your child: 1. PLAY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF A CHILD'S LIFE. As adu...

  • 2013 Section X High School Sports Schedule

    Mar 7, 2013

    BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013 N.Y.S. Class C Region II Championship Section II-X at Section VII, at SUNY Plattsburgh, TBA N.Y.S. Class B Region II Championship Section II-VII at O.F.A. (X) at SUNY Potsdam, 3:30pm N.Y.S. Class A Region II Championship Section II-X at Section III, Location/Time TBA FRI.-SUN., MARCH 15-17, 2013 N.Y.S. Final Four Championships – TBD GIRLS BASKETBALL N.Y. STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013 N.Y.S. Class B Region II Semifinal Salmon River (X) draws the bye N.Y.S. Class A Region II S...

  • Brett “The Hitman” Hart Retains Championship Belt

    B Sonny White|Mar 7, 2013

    Massena- Approximately a few hundred fans made the trip to the St. Lawrence Centre Arena to witness Brett “The Hitman” Hart defend his MMA Title Belt. It was an exciting Saturday night in Massena, NY as Champion Brett “The Hitman” Hart took on challenger Bruce Richards for the Kaged Kombat 155 lbs Title Belt. Brett “The Hitman” Hart, fighting out of D&B Sports in Akwesasne, NY was looking to keep a tight grasp on the Title Belt he had earned in November 2012. As the 1st round started, bo...

  • Dodgeball and Volleyball Tournament Benefiting Little NHL Bantam Team

    Ian Oakes|Mar 7, 2013

    At the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center on Sunday, a dodgeball tournament was held to benefit the Little NHL Team, which will be heading out soon for the Little Native Hockey League Tournament in Mississauga, Ontario. The tournament consisted of six teams for dodgeball and eight teams for the volleyball tournament, which was held on Saturday. There was an Indian Taco Sale as well as concessions sold, with all proceeds going to benefit the team. In addition, there was a raffle for an iPad Mini, and...

  • Canton Edges Salmon River 51-47 In Section X Overall Championship

    B Sonny White|Mar 7, 2013

    Potsdam- It was a rough night for the Salmon River Girls basketball team as they were defeated by the Canton Golden Bears 51-47 in the Section X Overall Championship. The Shamrocks struck early to get on the board but Canton stayed closely in stride with the Shamrocks. The Shamrocks went on a quick offensive run building a strong 6 point lead on the Golden Bears, but the Golden Bears’ offense didn’t let the Shamrocks’ lead overwhelm them. The Golden Bears calmly collected themselves and played c...

  • Akwesasne Wolves Schedule

    Mar 7, 2013

    Thurs. March 7th – 7:30pm @ Cassleman Sat. March 9th – 8pm @ Akwesasne Sun. March 10th – 7:30pm @ Casselman Tues. March 12th – 8pm @ Akwesasne Thurs. March 14th – 7:30pm @ Casselman...

  • Donkey Basketball

    Mar 7, 2013

    Monday March 18 @ 6:30pm Salmon River High School Gym Seniors vs. Staff Seniors vs. Community Pre-sale: $8 per person, $28 family of 4 Door: $10 per person, $30 family of 4 Age 4 and under free Free donkey rides during intermission for children 12 and under 50/50 raffle Concession stand Benefit SRC All Night Grad Party Tickets available at SRC offices. FMI: Megan Bushey @ 358-6661 or 358-2967...

  • The Massena Women’s Softball League will be starting their 2013 season May 6th

    Mar 7, 2013

    Officers meetings will be during March. Captain’s meetings are tentatively scheduled for April 8th and April 22nd at the American Legion in Massena. Games are held on Monday evenings at Bushnell and Alcoa Fields. Anyone interested in entering a team in the Massena Women’s softball league or playing on a team, contact Teres Seymour-League President @ 518-521-0730 or [email protected] as soon as possible....

  • Salmon River Central School Arena ice season ends on Friday March 8, 2013.

    Mar 7, 2013

    Salmon River Central School Arena ice season ends on Friday March 8, 2013....

  • Lady Raiders Come Up Short In Overall Championships

    Rachelle Garrow Hayes|Mar 7, 2013

    The Massena girls suffered a disappointing loss in their bid to earn a three-peat in the Section 10 Overall Championship Tuesday night in Maxcy Hall at Potsdam State. The Canton Golden Bears, Class C Champions, earned the bragging rights when they pulled out a 41-39 win with only 11.8 seconds left in regulation time. It was an exciting battle throughout the game. Canton came out strong in the first and opened the game with a 14-6 run until senior Alisha Jacobs fired through a three-pointer to...

  • NLL 2013 Schedule

    Mar 7, 2013

    Fri. Mar. 8 Colorado Mammoth at Toronto Rock 7:30pm in Toronto, Ont. Sat. Mar. 9 Colorado Mammoth at Buffalo Bandits 7:30pm in Buffulo, NY Sat. Mar. 16 Toronto Rock at Philadelphia Wings 1:00pm in Philadelphia Sat. Mar. 16 Edmonton Rush at Rochester Knighthawks 7:30pm in Rochester, NY...

  • Massena Boys Win Over M-W, Fall To OFA

    Rachelle Garrow Hayes|Mar 7, 2013

    Massena Central boys basketball squad outlasted Madrid-Waddington 64-50 in the semi-finals at SUNY Potsdam’s Jerry Welsh Gymnasium. The win gives the Raiders a spot in the Section 10 Overall Championship game against rival OFA. In the first quarter both teams came out firing but Madrid-Waddington came out ahead, 15-13, at the end of the first. During the second the Raiders were down 19-17 and rallied to a 10-0 run to take a 27-19 lead with 2:29 left in the period. Xavier Viskovich accounted f...

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