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  • Iakhihsohtha Hosts Elder Abuse Prevention Workshop

    Kyrie Ransom|Apr 21, 2012

    Iakhihsohtha Home for the Elderly held a presentation for their residents and community members on the topic of Elder Abuse Prevention on April 13. This presentation is part of a series being developed by Maureen Benedict the Activity Coordinator of the facility, Officer Rob White of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and Denise Paquette of Care for Elder. “This presentation was a big eye opener for the staff. It really makes you realize that Elder Abuse covers a wide area. Providing a w...

  • Rawè:ras Roién:’a – Part 2

    Apr 21, 2012

    1. Kháre’ ki’ ó:nen wahshakori’wanón:tonhse ne ahotíniake. Suddenly he asked that the two of them ought to be married 2. Wa’erihwanòn:we’ne ne ieià:tase tánon waharihwanòn:we’ne ó:ni’ ne ro’níha. She agreed the young lady and his father also agreed 3. Sok ki’ wahonten’nió:ten. Then they put on a wedding 4. Wahontonhnhá:ren. They did become content 5. Wahati’nahkwakòn:reke, wahonterennó:ten, wa’thatinónniahkwe tánon wahontekhón:ni. They drummed, they sang, they danced and they did cook 6. K...

  • Blast from the Past

    Apr 21, 2012

    23 Peter “Chico” Lazore, at age 22 in Toronto 2nd photo of Chico 35 years later at the same location, photo taken in 1984. Thanks to Loretta Lazore for sharing this photo of her grandfather....

  • Easter Bunny sighted at Snye Recreation

    Apr 21, 2012

    The Snye Recreation Committee held their Annual Easter Activities this past weekend. Breakfast was served each day as well as the Youth Golf Registration and Flea Market with eight vendors for the weekend. Saturday’s events included a Pie Bingo with the winners taking home one meat and one fruit pie of their choice. The winners of their Special Games also took home a fruit basket and $50.00 grocery gift certificates. The Jackpot winner received a fruit basket and a $100.00 grocery gift c...

  • Gardening Tools

    Apr 21, 2012

    Here are some ideas to help you with your gardening, especially if you have problems with your back and joints. The items can be purchased by using your computer. 1. Pruning your trees; tired of aches and pains? Getting older and you still love working in your yard and lawns? Try the new Fiskars Pruner. The Fiskars Pruner has won an award from the Arthritis Foundation. It is very light weight and easy to use. Price: $22.95 at amazon.com. 2. The right hand tools can make a big difference in how your green sore thumb becomes a healthy green...

  • It’s a girl!

    Apr 21, 2012

    Name: Tommie Lynn Sunday-Oakes Born: Thursday, March 31, 2011 Weight: 8.08 lbs Length: 20 ½ inches Parents: Kierstyn M. Sunday and Charles T. Oakes Grandparents: Tracey & Gordon Sunday, Shawn Laughing & the Late Charles (Terry) Oakes Great Grandparents: Mary & the late Tom Mattice, Linda & Jimmy Sunday, Karen & Basil Tarbell, Annabelle & Levi Oakes...

  • North Country Wild hockey team news

    Akat Chubb|Apr 21, 2012

    Congratulations to the North Country Wild hockey team in winning the Casselman Pirates AAA spring hockey tournament this past weekend. The boys played hard all weekend with a record of 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie. Sunday night they made it to the Championship game against Ottawa Senators Red, the only team they had lost to. But the boys were determined to win and steamrolled them into a 5-0 score into the 3rd period. The Sens netted 1 at the start of 3rd period and 2 more when the Wild had 2 in...

  • Krista Oakes dominates Bronco hitters Generals extend win Streak to 14 Mercy SUNY Delhi twice

    PJ Anadio|Apr 21, 2012

    The Herkimer Generals Softball team put it all together today as they beat the SUNY Delhi Broncos in two 5-inning games by the scores of 10-0 and 18-0. In the first game the Generals received another stellar performance out of Freshman Krista Oakes who dominated the Bronco hitters. Out of the 15 outs that Oakes recorded, 14 of them came via strikeout. Only two balls were put in play all day long as one was mishandled and the other dropped for a bloop basehit breaking up her 2nd no-hit bid. She...

  • Printup and Boots compete in annual canoe race

    Apr 21, 2012

    Arnold Printup III and Bruce Boots paddled in the 39th Annual Raisin River Canoe Race, placing 11th out of 146 teams. The canoe race started in St. Andrews West, Ontario and ended in Williamstown, Ont. They canoed 35 kilometers, traversed 3 rapids and portaged over the Martintown Dam. The race is sponsored by Raisin Region Conservation Authority. Categories included Pro Class, 17’ Open, Adult/Youth, Mixed Rec, Women’s Rec, Men’s Rec, Kayak, Student Men’s, Student Mixed Rec, Student Women’s...

  • Mocs Lacrosse

    Apr 21, 2012

    Mat Thompson makes All Tournament Team April 19, 2011 Florida Southern attackers Corey Brown, Ike Hopper, and Mat Thompson have been named to the Deep South Conference All-Tournament Team. In FSC’s two DSC Tournament games, Brown tallied four goals and seven ground balls. Brown had three goals in the DSC championship game. Hopper had two goals and an assist in both of the Mocs’ games. He got the scoring started, scoring the Mocs’ first goal in the semi-finals against Saint Leo. Hopper also...

  • Akwesasne’s Terrance remains unbeaten

    Greg Horn|Apr 21, 2012

    Akwesasne mixed martial artist Lenard “LT” Terrance improved his professional record to 3-0 after defeating Robert Masson at Saturday’s Ringside 10: Cote vs Starnes at the Bell Center. This was the second time Terrance squared off against Masson. More than 4,000 fans packed the Bell Centre to see two former UFC fighters, Patrick “The Predator” Cote and Kalib Starnes, square off in the main event. The fans got to see a great card with lots of action. Terrance took on Masson, from Terrebonn...

  • Swamps Performance is Certified Female Friendly

    Kyrie Ransom|Apr 21, 2012

    Swamps Performance is changing the way they do business with their female clientele. “It’s about honesty, I know how women are treated elsewhere and I see no reason for it,” said Casey Swamp. “I was talking with another business owner when they told me about the askpatty.com website and everything just took off from there.” Swamps Performance recently gained certification from the askpatty.com website. Their staff is now better prepared to work with their female patrons to make them feel comf...