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Women are dying from prescription painkiller overdoses at rates never seen before, according to a new CDC Vital Signs. While men are more likely to die of a prescription painkiller overdose, the percentage increase in deaths since 1999 was greater among women (400 percent in women compared to 265 percent in men). Prescription painkiller overdoses killed nearly 48,000 women between 1999 and 2010. About 42 women die every day from a drug overdose (including those from prescription painkillers). Si...
July 8, 2013 - Proposed changes to the current freshwater fishing regulations were recently announced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Based on the status of existing fish populations and discussions with anglers, fisheries biologists, and fisheries managers over the past year, DEC had identified potential changes to fishing regulations and is seeking additional angler feedback. Changes being considered would adjust angling regulations to enhance angling experiences and enjoyment, consistent with the status...
Reprinted from ‘Legends of the Iroquois’ by Tehanetorens (Ray Fadden) Continued from last week...
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Submitted by Sandra Rourke Photos by Jacqueline St. John The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education and the AMBE Secondary staff congratulates all the members of the Class of 2013 from the various secondary schools in Cornwall. Good luck in your future endeavors, we will miss you. ST LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL Aisha Delormier, Siena Cook and Zach Martin. ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL Jessica Benedict, Shakira David, Travis Gaspe, Alexander Mitchell, Emmalie Papineau, and Bryce White. TR L...
Submitted by Maureen Benedict This July 3rd marked the 101st birthday of resident Christine Fadden. We had a wonderful birthday party with family and friends in attendance. We had special guest entertainers in to perform for the “birthday girl” and all the guests. The girls came from the “Akwesasne Fancy Dancers” dance troupe. Four dancers came to show us their stuff. They were: Kaia Swamp, Kania Swamp, Jolie Gibson, and Kakwirawaks (Toni) LaFrance. They performed two dances, the Hoop Dance a...
On June 17th, 104 eighth graders took their last steps as middle school students. The future class of 2017 is officially headed to high school as Salmon River Middle School held its eighth grade graduation ceremony in the SRCS arena. The following students were graduated into the freshman class of SRCS: Ivana Adams, Sadie Adams, Noreen Baustista, Autumn Beaubien, Braxton Benedict, Colin Benedict, Dalton Benedict, Erica Benedict, Jakob Benedict, Destiny Boudrieau, Cory Brady, Tiffany Brann,...
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Submitted by Alex Burns Annie Burns at the Beatification of Kateri Tekawitha in Rome 1980, with Pope John Paul II. 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 are returned to their owner....
INTERNAL /EXTERNAL JOB POSTING One Year Term Position AHKWESAHSNE MOHAWK BOARD OF EDUCATION Position Title: Kanien’keha Educational Assistant for the Skawahtsi:ra Program at Kana:takon School Term: 2013-14 school year Program: Education Reports to: School Principal Salary: Based on AMBE/PSAC Salary Grid for Teacher Support QUALIFICATIONS: Fluency in Kanien’keha with Early Childhood Education diploma or a diploma in other related fields. Experience in educational setting is an asset. Interested individuals should submit a resume, letter of inter...
Annual Salary: DS 10 $39,827.00-$43,077.00 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Manager and as a member of the management team, the incumbent is responsible for the organization and leadership of the recreation and leisure department to meet the needs and expectations of residents and community participants. QUALIFICATIONS: Post-Secondary Diploma in the areas of Recreation and Leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field of study from a recognized community college or university and...
PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SERVICE Salary: $39,263.25 - $44,194.78 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief of Police or his designate, the Public Safety dispatcher performs specialized duties involving dispatching of police, ambulance and fire units. The position requires the employee to operate two-way radios, telephones and computer terminals daily. Phone work includes handling complaints and service requests and providing accurate and timely transmittal of information messages...
EXTERNAL JOB POSTING Probationary with Possibility of Permanency AHKWESAHSNE MOHAWK BOARD OF EDUCATION Position Title: Speech and Language Pathologist School Year: 2013-14 Program: Education Reports to: AMBE Associate Director Salary: Based on AMBE/PSAC Salary Grid for Teachers QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Certification/Registration with a professional Speech and Language Association. Two (2) to three (3) years related experience, preferably within the education environment. Experience with Augmentative...
FULL TIME - 3 YEAR TERM POSITION (w/ Possibility of Permanency) MCA HUMAN RESOURCES Salary Level: CL 07 - $39,175.43 - $40,742.44 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager, the incumbent implements the entire recruitment and selection process of vacant positions, as well as orients new employees and promotes MCA as a potential employer. QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) year Post-Secondary Diploma preferably in field of Business Administration-Human Resources; OR High School Diploma with Two (2) – five (5) years ex...
TOTA NEWS TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays July 11th Caroline Bigtree, Elaine Cook, Charles David & Angie Sunday July 12th Irene Loran July 13th Alex Bero July 14th Edith McDonald & Marita Francis July 15th Evelyn David July 18th Hubert Jock & Timothy Jock Please note: Until further notice all activities will be in the dining area, bingo is cancelled until repairs are completed, there will be no Book Club for the summer months; meetings will start back up in September. July 12th Walking Club 8:30; Wii Bowl...
Fri. July 12th Dr. Forson-by appt. 9:00-11:30 Sat. July 13th Dr. Forson-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Mon. July 15th Dr. Forson-Walk-In 9:00-11:30 Tues. July 16th Dr. Forson-by appt. 9:00-11:00 Wed. July 17th Lab 8:30-10:00 Thurs. July 18th No Doctor...
Fri. July 12th Joelle Regnier, NP 8:30-12:00 Elders Clinic 1:00-4:00-by appt. Sat. July 13th Joelle Regnier, NP 8:00-12:00-Walk-In Mon. July 15th Dr. Tremblay-Walk-In 8:00-11:00 Dr. Levac-by appt. 1:00-4:00 Tues. July 16th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Wed. July 17th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Joelle Regnier, NP 1:00-4:00-by appt. 5:00-8:00-Walk-In Thurs. July 18th Joelle Regnier, NP 1:00-4:00-by appt....
PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...
The Salmon River All Night Grad Party Golf Tournament has been rescheduled to July 20, 2013 at Cedar View Golf Course. Tee-Off at 9:00am. Format: 4 person Scramble. $70.00 non-member/ $50.00 Member. Fee includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, and dinner. Additional events: 50/50 raffle, Chinese Auction, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive. If you would like to register a team, please contact Julie Light Swamp at 358-4205 or 358-9277 or Megan Bushey at 358-2967....
Sheila Ransom, instructor Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to noon July 16th to August 1st Limit 10 students ages 9 and up Call 358-2461 to register These classes are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts...
Important Dates for the Tetewatskahon Green Food Box Program Pick up day for Kanatakon is Tuesday, JULY 16th Pick up day for Cornwall Island is Wednesday, JULY 17th Pick up time for both places is: 11 am - 4 pm...
The Akwesasne Housing Authority is requesting Proposals until August 13, 2013, for the installation, finish, and priming of all interior gypsum wallboard for six (6) residential homes, 1,200+/- sq.ft., currently under construction. All properties are situated within the bounds of the Saint Regis Mohawk Indian Reservation. All work must conform to the New York State Building Code and labor rates in accordance with the St. Regis Mohawk Wage Scale, TRC#2013-31. Interested bidder shall provide all details in the proposal submitted and price per...
Saturday, July 13, 2013. Kateri Hall. 8am – 11am. Items include; pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea and juice. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to get out and VOTE on Special Election Day!!...
To help with medical expenses for cancer treatments. Friday, July 19, 2013 @ St Regis Recreation Hall Auction from: 10:00 to 4:00 pm Lunch: $5.00 – Hamburger OR hot dog, salad, chips & drink. 50/50 RAFFLE drawn @ 4 p.m....
