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  • Akwesasne Police Association hosts Bacon Shootout Lacrosse Tournament

    Apr 22, 2010

    The Akwesasne Police Association would like to thank all individuals who helped out in the fundraising efforts this past weekend during the inaugural Bacon Shootout lacrosse tournament. The effort that everyone put forth resulted in a positive activity that was both fun and safe. The tournament allowed for a positive atmosphere of interaction between local police officers, Akwesasne community members and Akwesasne youth. The Bacon Shootout tournament committee wishes to thank the following volun...

  • Mohawk Plumbing: Not just for men anymore!

    Mary La France|Apr 22, 2010

    Mohawk Plumbing located on State Route 37 is pleased to announce that in addition to their many hardware products and services they now offer something special for the ladies. On April 22, Mohawk Plumbing would like to invite the community to the grand opening of their new Wall-to-Wall Home Décor Center. The center features everything needed for exquisite home decorating. Their show room is filled with beautiful one-of-a-kind photo frames, mirrors, vanities, clocks, wall and lawn ornaments and...

  • Donation

    Apr 22, 2010

    Todd Conners, Commander of American Legion Post 1479 hands over a check for $5000 dollars to Kim McElwain from the Friends of Tewathahita Walking Trail Project. Kim says they are very appreciative and thankful for the donation. “The American Legion is helping us get one step closer to providing the community with a safe walking trail.” Todd is quoted as saying, “This donation shows that The American Legion is committed to the community....

  • It’s a Girl!

    Apr 22, 2010

    Name: Sequoia Aariona Lazore Born: Thursday, April 8th, 2010 Weight: 6lbs 2oz. Parents: Karakwineh Lazore and Daylin Oakes-Gibson Maternal Grandparents: Josie Swamp and the late Peter Lazore Jr. Paternal Grandparents: Dana Gibson and the late Michael T. Oakes Maternal Great Grandparents: the late Leo and the late Charlotte Swamp and the late Peter “Chico” Lazore and Minnie Lazore Paternal Great Grandparents: the late Cheryl Cole & Darryl Gibson Maternal Great Great Grandparents: the late Ann...

  • Odd Partners

    An Anonymous Mother|Apr 22, 2010

    Big Brother really had no idea how long it takes a baby to grow up when he wished and hoped for a sibling. He imagined a new best friend that would be into all the same things as him would come into the world already walking and talking. How disappointed he was when after a month his initial excitement of being a Big Brother who was oohing and aahing over the little laundry, funny baby noises and stinky diapers turned in the realization that the baby was still really small and couldn’t do much. All Little Brother could do was cry, eat, poop a...

  • Women’s reproductive health research project

    Mary La France|Apr 22, 2010

    The St. Regis Mohawk Health Services (SRMHS), in collaboration with the University of Albany, is conducting a research project that will examine the impacts of environmental pollutants, such as PCBs and lead, and their affect on the reproductive health of Akwesasne women. Previous research has proven influential and they are asking for community participation. The study is expected to continue over the next four years and requires the participation of 180 women from both the American and Canadian sides of Akwesasne who are between the ages of...

  • Soaring Eagles Volleyball Club’s Second Annual “Hydro Yacht Eagle Cup”

    Mary La France|Apr 22, 2010

    On Apr. 3, the Akwesasne Soaring Eagles Volleyball Club was excited to host the Second Annual “Hyrdo Yatch - Eagle Cup” which was an all day volleyball tournament held at the Kanatakon School gymnasium in Kanatakon (St. Regis) with an awards banquet following at 37 West. The tournament also featured 50/50 raffle to support Soaring Eagles 13U &15U High Performance teams attendance at the Ontario Provincial Championships, a pool board, So You Think You Can Serve contest and the chance for particip...

  • Soaring Eagles 13U

    Apr 22, 2010

    The Akwesasne Soaring Eagles 13U high performance girls team participated in the Sat. April 17 & Sunday 18th Ontario Provincial Championships at RIM park in Waterloo-Kitchener. On Saturday they had a rough start being defeated three times that day, but winning their 6:00p.m. game Saturday against Scarobough Tigers Black 97 who was seeded 26th, Akwesasne 13U was seeded 32, they went on to be victorious Sunday April 18th defeating Forest City Interclub seeded 20th & Barrie Rapids Blue seeded...

  • Dee Hart competes in Kaged Kombat Fighting

    Apr 22, 2010

    Submitted by Kim Loran On April 17th, Kage Kombat Fighting took place in Rutland VT, on the St. Joseph College Campus, local fighter Derek “Dee” “Homicide” Hart fought against Tristen Umstader in the 145 weight class. Kaged Kombat Fighting consists of three 3-minute rounds. At the end of three rounds if both fighters are still standing the judges determine the winner. Dee started out the first round with the determination to win; both fighters exchanged hits, kicks and body slams. After the firs...

  • Salmon River Sports

    Apr 22, 2010

    Salmon River Central School sports pictures....

  • Photo of the week

    Apr 22, 2010

    This group of kids had a great idea to raise money for street hockey: A classic lemonade stand. The kids set up the stand on St. Regis Road on Monday, April 19 and were spotted by Deb Jacobs on her way to work in the village....