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Articles from the April 19, 2012 edition


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  • Break is over

    An Anonymous Mother|Apr 19, 2012

    Big Brother had all of last week off from school. It started the previous Thursday but two weeks ago he started counting down the days until he could sleep in and have free time. I think it was a much needed break for him. He’s been working really hard on homework, reading logs and studying for his spelling tests that are every Friday. We’re so happy with his grades especially since it’s all up to him how he does. He never misses the bus and seems so big and old when he checks his homework. Then he makes sure it’s in his book bag in the mor...

  • It’s a boy!

    Apr 19, 2012

    Name: Wyatt Lee Tarbell Born: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Weight: 5lbs 11 ozs. Length: 20” Parents: Misty & Lee Tarbell Siblings: Cameron & Presley Maternal Grandparents: Denise Jacobs & the late Bruce Jackson Paternal Grandparents: L. Toni Cook, Darrel Tarbell and Michele Snake Great Grandmothers: Pauline Cook, Susan Jackson & Beatrice Jacobs...

  • It’s a Boy!

    Apr 19, 2012

    Name: Dalton Wade Cook Born: Monday, October 3, 2011 Weight: 6 lbs 9 ozs. Parents: Karla Cook & Wade Vega Siblings: Karson Arquette -Cook and Darius Arquette-Cook Maternal Grandparents: Sally & Stanley Cook Paternal Grandparents: Anna & Foster Jacobs Maternal Great-Grandparents: Rita & Alex Smoke...

  • The Best Salad Dressings

    Apr 19, 2012

    You go to the refrigerator to get a salad dressing for your salad and you are out. The next step, put salad dressing on your grocery list for your shopping trip. Now, you are in the grocery store, in front of the salad dressings and wow!! There must be over 30 brands, what to do, especially if you want to try something new? Listed here are eight salad dressings for you to try at home. They vary and can add a great taste to the lettuce and tomatoes. Go for it and find your favorite taste in a bottle – a bottle of salad dressing that is. 1. Asian...

  • Judy Cole's Basket

    Apr 19, 2012

    This beautiful basket was hand crafted by Judy Cole. She used beet juice to give the black ash splint a pink tint. Judy is donating it to the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group. You can see it at the 4th Annual 5 mile Walk/Run in memory of Louie Lazore taking place Sunday, April 29th at the Snye Recreation. Breakfast starts 8am, walkers/runners start at 8:30am, the Firemen’s BBQ starts at 11a.m. and a silent auction will be held....

  • Snye School Grade Six: Year unknown

    Apr 19, 2012

    Top Row: Ms. Cathy Hall (teacher), Daylan Adams, Justin Thompson, Arisawe Lazore, Valene King, Phillip Lazore Bottom Row: Ricky Thompson, Rob McDonald, Amber Cook, Leslie-Ann Fountain, Pam Lazore, Amber General, Jeremiah Lazore 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 the same building as CKON Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos a...

  • Forestry Laborer

    Apr 19, 2012

    Division: Environment Salary: $10.08 – 14.25/hr Status: Full-time, Seasonal Deadline: Onerahókha/April 27, 2012 Description of Position: Under supervision of the Forestry Technician and Forestry Foreman, perform manual labor necessary to remove trees and brush for forestry management activities. Laborers use a variety of hand and power tools to remove fallen and down tree debris. Work is conducted in extreme weather conditions and outdoors. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must be able to lift heavy weights 60-lbs and gr...

  • Nutrition Assistant

    Apr 19, 2012

    Division: IHS, Nutrition/WIC Program Salary: $10.08 – 13.90/hr 43-4111 Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahókha/April 27, 2012 Description of Position: Nutrition Assistant for the N.Y.S WIC program assists in the collection of nutrition and health data such as anthropometric and hematological data and provides basic participant-centered nutrition education (individual/family sessions and facilitated group discussions). Qualifications: High School diploma or GED with one year of experience working with children and/or families. Mu...

  • Maintenance Support Worker

    Apr 19, 2012

    Division: Office for the Aging Salary: $22,027.20 – 38,875.20 49-9042 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 4, 2012 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the Program Manager, responsible for performing and assisting in the duties of cleaning and maintaining of equipment, program vehicles and overall maintenance of the Seniors Building. Provide services to elderly clients at their residence to promote their safety and independence Qualifications: The incumbent must possess a High school Diploma or eq...

  • Diabetes Program Coordinator

    Apr 19, 2012

    Division: IHS, Tsi tewatakari:tat – Let’s Get Healthy Program Salary: $38,875.20 – 75,816.00 11-9199 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 4, 2012 Description of Position: Provides overall management of patient care services and program operations specific to the diabetes prevention and care services of the Let’s Get Healthy Program (Tsi tewatakari:tat). Qualifications: Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in New York State. A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing with a minimum of 7 years of clinical experience in an acute care set...

  • Assistant Registration Patient Management Systems Site Manager

    Apr 19, 2012

    Division: Saint Regis Mohawk Health Service Salary: $30,368 – 46,217.60 15-1041 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 4, 2012 Description of Position: Provides support to Health Services staff in information processing departments. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or University in a computer related field; four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends when needed. Obtain complete job desc...

  • Volunteers wanted: Are you looking to share your knowledge and special talents with others?

    Apr 19, 2012

    Division: DSS, Akwesasne Group Home Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 4, 2012 Description of Position: The Akwesasne Group Home is interested in having caring, patient and creative people be a part of making a difference in a teenager’s life. If you are willing to commit a few hours a week or even a month to sharing what you know with at-risk youth then the Akwesasne Group Home program is a great place to get started. We are committed to working with adolescents and their families make positive changes in their lives and that can start with so...

  • Automotive Mechanic

    Apr 19, 2012

    A job posting for an Automotive Mechanic at the Saint Lawrence Seaway Dev. Corp. in Massena, NY opened March 21, 2012 and closes on April 23, 2012. The USAJOBS (www.USAJOBS.gov ) link to the posting is: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/312339500...

  • Trades Helper (Relief Linehandler)

    Apr 19, 2012

    A job posting for Trades Helper (Relief Linehandler) at the Saint Lawrence Seaway Dev. Corp. in Massena, NY opened April 4, 2012 and closes on April 25, 2012. We are recruiting to fill 5 positions. The USAJOBS (www.USAJOBS.gov ) link to the posting is: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/313436200...

  • Akwesasne Cultural Center Library Employment Opportunity Job Title: Library Clerk

    Apr 19, 2012

    Part Time: 20 - 28 hours per week Between 9 am - 5 pm Rate of Pay: $11.00 per hour Responsibilities: To develop and implement weekly reading programs for preschool, elementary and middle school students; provide holiday and summer programming with story/reading time and craft activities. Additionally, assist library patrons with computer services, assist library staff with library services, other duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, some college preferred; experience with preschool, elementary and middle...

  • Tota News

    Apr 19, 2012

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 BIRTHDAYS April 21st Roger Tarbell April 21st Gladys White April 22nd Isabelle McDonald April 22nd Cecelia Montour April 22nd Armand Tarbell April 23rd Joseph Jacobs April 23rd Judy Thompson April 25th Walter Benedict April 25th Gail White UPCOMING EVENTS: April 20th – 10:00 Book Club April 23rd – 1:00 Bingo April 24th – 10:00 Movie Day 10:45 Chair Exercises 1:00 Shopping April 25th – 10:00 Vital Signs April 26th – 10:45 Chair Exercises 1:00 Mall Trip 1:30 Legal Aid Oneida Aging Wel...

  • Akwesasne Medical Clinic Schedule 613-575-2341 ext. 3214

    Apr 19, 2012

    Fri. April 20th Dr. Forson-by appt. 9:00-11:30 Sat. April 21st Dr. Forson-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Mon. April 23rd Dr. Forson-Walk-In 9:00-11:30 Tues. April 24th Dr. Forson-by appt. 9:00-11:15 Wed. April 25th No Doctor Lab-8:30-10:00 Thurs. April 26th No Doctor...

  • KAWEHNO:KE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-932-5808

    Apr 19, 2012

    Fri. April 20th No Doctor Mon. April 23rd Dr. Tremblay-Walk-In 8:00-11:00 Tues. April 24th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Wed. April 25th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Thurs. April 26th No Doctor...

  • It’s that time again … Big Bike for Heart & Stroke is coming to Akwesasne!

    Apr 19, 2012

    Onerahtókha/April 27, 2012 Event will take place in the District of Kana:takon – Kana:takon Recreation Centre SCHEDULE 3:00 pm - AMBE 3:30 pm - Department of Health Form a team today and show your support for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Have fun by helping to save lives. Raise funds and you will also earn prizes. It’s a good teambuilding event! It is not too late to register a team today! Together our strong hearts can help save lives! Akwesasne has been participating in this event for the past several years. Join in on the fun, whil...

  • NOTICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF AKWESASNE SECRETARY/RECORDER

    Apr 19, 2012

    The Akwesasne Membership Board is seeking a Secretary/Recorder for the meetings of the Akwesasne Membership Board. Duties of the Secretary/Recorder Record the start and finish time of the interview/hearing, take attendance of the Board Members present, take note of the reason for absent Board Members, shall note the time of any late arrivals or early departures of the Board Members, record minutes of the interview/hearing and record the votes. The meeting shall be transcribed and tape recorded. The minutes of the Akwesasne Membership Board...

  • AKWESASNE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

    Apr 19, 2012

    PO Box 101 - Akwesasne, Que .H0M 1A0 OR P.O. Box 1043 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact Diane King [email protected]...

  • Village Currency Notice

    Apr 19, 2012

    Notice to our valued clients The Village Currency Exchange will be closed until further notice while we undergo maintenance. We thank you for your patience at this time. Niawen...

  • John Thomas A RETROSPECTIVE

    Apr 19, 2012

    John Thomas A RETROSPECTIVE Art Show until April 28, 2012 Native North American Travelling College...

  • Branching Out With Books A NEW PRE-TEEN BOOK CLUB!

    Apr 19, 2012

    Date: Monday (4/23) Time: 3:30-5:00pm Location: Akwesasne Library Open to all Akwesasne students in Grades 4-8 regardless of residency. For more information: Molly Plunkett [email protected] or (203) 927-9245, SLU Class of 2014...

  • My Favorite Elder Contest

    Apr 19, 2012

    The Office for the Aging is putting a spotlight on the important role elders play in sharing their experience, wisdom, and understanding, and passing on that knowledge to other generations in a variety of significant ways. We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual “My Favorite Elder” writing contest which will coincide with the National theme for Older Americans Month which is: Never too Old to Play! All community members are invited to participate and their essay should include the following: • Feature at least one living elder aged 60 or ol...

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