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  • Do you know who these people are? Circa 1960's?

    Sep 17, 2009

    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....

  • Hotinonhson:ni Cultural Youth put on Hoop Dance performance

    Sep 17, 2009

    On Saturday, September 12th, the Hotinonhson:ni Cultural youth group performed a hoop dance presentation to a very large crowd of spectators at the Akwesasne International pow wow. This youth group created many different shapes or pictures with their hoops while dancing to native drum champion singers Black Bear. Hoop dancers were Bailey Thomas, Raylynn Sunday, Danica Thompson, Chanel Thompson, Kyla Thompson, Showaronkon Thompson, John White, Brydon White, Tiawni White, Morgan White, Tiana Back...

  • Patsy Cline visits Tsiionkwanonhso:te

    Mary La France|Sep 17, 2009

    Tsiionkwanonhso:te is located in Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) and is one of Akwesasne’s nursing homes dedicated to improving the quality of living for those who are unable to care for themselves. Tsiionkwanonhso:te is a place of living and they are dedicated to providing their residents, as well as members of the community, with excellent care and memorable activities. On Sept. 9, Tsiionkwanonhso:te played host to Sweet Dreams: a Tribute to Patsy Cline, a performance by SMILE theatre, a t...

  • It’s a Girl!

    Sep 17, 2009

    Name: Meadow Elizabeth Jacobs Born: Friday, July 10th, 2009 Weight: 5lbs 13oz Parents: Margaret Diagostino and Johnny Jacobs Siblings: Rayne and Kiera Grandparents: Jackie and Chico Arquette, Leanne Jacobs, CA, and Louis and Bette Jacobs, AL. Great grandparents: Pete and Rita Cree (late Margaret Cree), Henry Arquette (late Beatrice Arquette), and Beatrice Jacobs (late Louis Jacobs)...

  • It’s a Girl!

    Sep 17, 2009

    Name: Azalea L’Wren Weight: 6bls 6oz Parents: John & Amy Lazore Siblings: Sam & Jamie Anderson, Jaiden Mitchell, Jacelyn, Mirabella & Jianna Lazore Grandparents: Jackie & Baiah Lazore, Mabel White Great Grandparents: Florence & Jack David, Tom & Sarah White...

  • It’s a Boy!

    Sep 17, 2009

    Name: Kingston Donald John Delormier Mohawk name: Rohahes Born: Tuesday, June 2,2009 Weight: 7lbs 11 oz Length: 20 inches Parents: Carrie Lazore & Donald “J.R” Delormier Maternal Grandparents: John & Robin Lazore Maternal Great Grandparents: Josephine & the late Angus Lazore Paternal Grandparents: Donald Delormier & Roxanne Oakes Paternal Great Grandparents: The late Angus & Minnie Delormier, Edna & the late Gabrielle Oakes...

  • It’s a Boy!

    Sep 17, 2009

    Name: Tanner George LaFrance Born: Sunday, September 13, 2009 Length: 20 inches Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. Parents: Iris and Peter LaFrance Grandparents: Lynn LaFrance and the late George LaFrance, the late Rita and Alex Smoke...

  • Plane Pals

    An Anonymous Mother|Sep 17, 2009

    Over the long weekend we took the boys for a mini vacation. We headed to the Burlington airport for our flight. Check In was a breeze and I still think it is funny that a child under 2 flies for free when people have to pay anywhere from $30-$100 for an extra bag. Have you ever seen how much extra baggage a child under 2 travels with? There’s the diaper bag about to burst at the seams. Another carry on that is filled with just baby food and in our case a ton of formula and bottles. Of course don’t forget all the colorful and noisy toys. Then th...

  • Yard sale outlet!

    Mary La France|Sep 17, 2009

    It was impossible to ignore the rather large yard sale set up along Route 37 across from the Mohawk Bingo Palace last week. The 4-day yard sale has become known as “Da Yard Sale Outlet” and is a collection of yard sales from 6 families organized by Barbara and Joe Cook. In addition to yard sale items there were also hot dogs, hamburgers, corn soup, and potatoes prepared by Mrs. Cook, as well as candy apples, zucchini bread, and a candy table provided by friends and family. The focus of the eve...

  • Pat O’Brien wins Superdirt 358 100-lapper at final 2009 MIR race

    Sep 17, 2009

    September 11, 2009, AKWESASNE, NY -- Pat O’Brien made his triumphant return to Mohawk International Raceway (MIR), charging to the lead on lap 88 and holding off the late race charges of Dale Planck to win the A&M Beverage & Tarbell Management Group (Bear’s Den, Eastern Door, Western Door, Jen Tobacco) 100. This was O’Brien’s first win of the 2009 DIRTcar 358 SuperDIRT series tour and his first win at MIR in several seasons. Planck, after starting in the last row for the second straight series...

  • PIttsburgh Steelers game opener

    Sep 17, 2009

    Photo by Ken Jock Jennifer StandingArrow standing with Pittsburgh Steelers mascot: Steely Mcbeam. We attended the first NFL regular season game on Thurs. Sept. 10th at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tennessee Titans in overtime; score - Steelers 13 - Titans 10; there was a record attendance of 65,110. It was an outstanding trip and game....

  • Akwesasne Soaring Eagles volleyball club news

    Sep 17, 2009

    Akwesasne Soaring Eagles volleyball club 2009-10 season will start with practices Monday, September 21st at the Kanatakon School 6:00-7:00 court A 13U, court B 14U 7:00-8:00 court A 15U court B 17U 8:00-9:00 18 & over. •All volleyball players must be registered before you can practice on the court. Registration table will be set up in the gym, cost is $100.00 interdistrict & $250.00 high performance make check out to Akwesasne Soaring Eagles. Registration will run from September 21st to October 2nd. •Practices will be every Monday, Wednesday &...