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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter: 03-14-2019 On 03-01-2019 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Robert G. Nagle, 56, of Massena, NY for operating motor vehicle causing accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 03-18-2019. On 03-04-2019 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Edith M. Adams, 70, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 57-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 03-25-2019. On 03-04-2019 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Kenneth Cree, 42, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 54-35 mph zone....
Reprinted with permission from Nunatsiaq News Inuit in Iqaluit who listened to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologize today for the federal government's mismanagement of the tuberculosis epidemic among Inuit between the 1940s and 1960s responded to him with applause, hugs and tears. The damage done by the federal government's program of southern hospitalization for Inuit TB patients was the result of "destructive" and "misguided" colonialism, Trudeau told about 100 or so Inuit from across the f...
NEW YORK. NYS Attorney General Letitia James announced that Spectrum (formerly Time Warner Cable) has started to issue credits to New York consumers as required by Charter Communications, Inc.’s December 17, 2018 settlement agreement. The settlement agreement resulted from an action brought by the Office of the Attorney General alleging that the company failed to deliver customers the reliable and fast internet service it had promised. Under the terms of the settlement, Charter is required to issue monetary relief to qualified subscribers a...
By Andy Gardner Was Lacey Yekel murdered over drugs or did she die of an overdose? That is what the nine-man, three-woman jury will decide over the next several weeks as they hear arguments in the murder trial of Christopher Hebert, 47. He is accused of killing Yekel, who was 25 when she died, sometime around June 7, 2014. The jury also has four alternate jurors, two men and two women. Her remains were discovered later that summer, around the end of August, wrapped in a tarp in woods near the Massena Industrial Park. Hebert was charged with...
Mrs. Jordan's class at the St. Regis Mohawk School made a special quilt for the blanket project, "Binky Patrol," 2003. Students: Nicole Hart, Raymond Purlee, Isaiah Gray, Alanna Pyke, Jenna Thompson, Harrison Jacobs, Jacob Laffin, Ienatsotha, Dalton White, Precious Anderson, James Arquette, Aronhientha Benedict, Melanie Sardella & Kelsey Sunday. Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in...
For several months, Cara has been working up the courage to approach her mom about what she saw on Instagram. Not long ago, the 11-year-old who, like all the other kids in this story, is referred to by a pseudonym, discovered that her mom had been posting photos of her without prior approval, for much of her life. “I’ve wanted to bring it up. It’s weird seeing myself up there, and sometimes there’s pics I don’t like of myself,” Cara said. Like most other modern kids, Cara grew up immersed in social media. Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube wer...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Senior Maintenance Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all assets defined and under the care of assigned MCA assets. QUALIFICATIONS: • Certification in related trades field i.e.: Building Systems Maintenance Certificate, HVAC, Carpentry, Electrician OR • Two years Post-Secondary College in related field with minimum five (5) years’ experience in related trade work, building systems maintenance, building systems technicians field with equivalent knowl...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for cleaning and maintaining an infection free environment for all residents. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School or equivalent; • One (1) year demonstrated work experience to include cleaning processes, understanding of chemical use and hazards, the use of commercial equipment and cleaning tools; • Experience in a long term care setting preferred. All interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of all relev...
The 2019 Spring Home & Leisure Show opens at the Cornwall Civic Complex at 4:00pm on Friday, April 5 and continues until Sunday, April 7. Under one roof, consumers will find over 100 exhibitors with a great selection of the latest products and services, focused on home and leisure activities for the warm summer season....
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Senior Maintenance Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all assigned assets defined and under the care of the Department of Technical Services. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-Secondary Education; • Certified in related trade; • Diploma from two (2) year College program i.e.: civil engineering technician, or building systems maintenance technician or similar or equivalent combination of education; • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in various trade work or b...
If spring is in the air, don’t let a musty house spoil it. Here are seven tips for giving the season the welcome it deserves. 1. The best refrigerator cleaner is a combination of salt and soda water. The bubbling action of the soda water combines with the abrasive texture of the salt to make a great cleaner. 2. The best way to get rid of lime buildup around the faucet it is to lay paper towels over the fixture, soak it with vinegar and let it set for an hour. The deposits will soften and become easier to remove. 3. Clean screens with a scrap of...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to remind the community of upcoming information meetings regarding the Akwesasne Financial Administration Law. MEETING DATES: Kana:takon – Tuesday, March 26 - 6 PM – 8 PM | St. Regis Recreation Center Tsi Snaihne – Wednesday, March 27 - 6 PM – 8 PM | Iohahiio Adult Education Center The proposed draft law is now in Phase III of the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Regulation, which is Community Consultation. Written comments on the draft law will be accepted at the Akwesasne Justice Department until M...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Mary Daphne Cree, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Anita Smoyer. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Anita Smoyer or contesting the validity of the will. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than April 7, 2019....
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Denise White, late of Akwesasne, NY have been issued to Hollis White. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by April 13, 2019. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....
The Akwesasne Animal Society is hosting their Spring 2019 Pet Wellness on Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre. The cost is $25 and includes an exam, vaccinations, dewormer, microchip and heartworm/lyme test. Appointments are necessary as space is limited. Call 905-765-0001 to book your appointment....
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: March 21st- Marion Campbell March 22nd-Judy Hampton March 23rd-Christie Horn & Peter Cree March 24th-Randy Bigtree March 25th-Linda Deom & Marilyn White March 26th-Carol Coughlin & Rita LaBlanc March 27th-Judi Sprague & Ruth Ghostlaw Events: March 21st – Haircuts-10:00; Chair Yoga-10:00; Alzheimer’s Support Group-11:00; Kanien’keha Class-12:30; Shopping-1:00; Support Group-2:00-3:00; Memory Café-3:00-4:00; March 22nd – Virtual Bowling-10:30; Tina’s Painting-1... Full story
Scavenger hunt Fri. March 22 - MASSENA: Scavenger hunt indoor or outdoor, depending on weather 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Nicandri Nature Center, 19 Robinson Bay Rd; www.massenanaturecenter.com. Special Arts Fri. March 22 - MASSENA: Special arts program for people with special needs; Fee event with songs, crafts and more; 6-8 p.m.; Nicandri Nature Center, 19 Robinson Bay Rd; www.massenanaturecenter.com. Tracking signs Sat. March 23 - MASSENA: Free nature walk with guide to track signs of wildlife: 2 p.m.; Nicandri Nature Center, 19 Robinson Bay Rd;...
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Thelbert Bigtree, Memorial Mass, from the Funeral Collection. SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 - 4:00 PM - Offered for: Grace Chubb, Birthday Memorial Mass, requested by the family. Lectors: Nicky King and Liz Sunday. SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019 - 10:00 AM - Offered for: Alfred Laffin, Memorial Mass, from the funeral collection. Lectors: Abram Benedict & RJ Dolly McDonald. TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019 - 7:00 PM - Offered for: Nancy Phillips, Memorial Mass, from the funeral collection. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019 - 1... Full story
TAUNY invites the community to the opening reception for its next exhibition “From Jamaica to Peru” on Saturday, April 13 from 2:00-4:00 pm at The TAUNY Center in Canton. The opening reception will include Q&A with the curator and photographer, Ben Stechschulte, and light refreshments will be served. Visitors can see the exhibition in TAUNY’s main gallery and participate in related programs from April 13-October 26, 2019. The TAUNY Center is located at 53 Main Street, Downtown Canton, NY. More information is available at tauny...
The Hydro Quebec Office would like to inform the community that they will be closed on March 21, March 22 and March 29, 2019. Payments can be made using your invoice, for proper account credit, at any Canadian bank. We apologize for any inconvenience....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling vacant seats on the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission (AMPC), for the district of Kawehno:ke, Kana:takon, and Tsi Snaihne, with a term of three (3) years. To qualify for appointment to the AMPC, a candidate must: • be enrolled as a member of Akwesasne pursuant to the Akwesasne Membership Code (does not include probationary members); • be twenty-one (21) years of age or older; • possess good character, credibility and reputation in the Akwesasne community; • must not be a member of Council...
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Kakwi Thomas is a first-year peewee hockey player who got into the player pool and was chosen to play with the Bantam Kettle Point team at the Little NHL Tournament in Mississauga, winning MVP, great job Kakwi!...
By Mitchell Courtney, Knighthawks Feature Writer (March 13, 2019) Although NCAA lacrosse has been incredibly unpredictable to this point, there has been more excitement than most would have expected. Parity and unexpected powerhouses have ruled the season thus far, and no data that suggests this year’s squads will regress to the mean. The Albany Great Danes are one of many teams that have experienced early season troubles. The young group dropped to 1-4 on the season after their latest losses to UMass and No. 7-ranked Maryland. Their 14-8 l...
Kawehnokwi:io Bailey Thomas of Oswego State University received a thousand dollar bursary from the Little Native Hockey League Alumni Scholarship. It was announced at the LNHL Opening Ceremony. She was chosen for her nomination of the five scholarships that were given out Sun. March 10th. She would like to thank her Aunt Belinda Koostachin who helped her with scholarship application, and Oswego State female hockey head coach Diane Dillon. Below is the letter of recommendation that Coach Dillon...
