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  • Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety

    Oct 6, 2011

    Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless and odourless gas — a “silent killer”. Dangerous CO levels result when oil, kerosene, gasoline, diesel, propane, natural gas, or wood burns without enough oxygen. WHERE IS CO FOUND? CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces. People and animals in these spaces can be poisoned by breathing it. SYMPT...

  • News From Around the Nation

    Oct 6, 2011

    Iskatewizaagegan First Nation, Ontario, Canada Iskatewizaagegan (Shoal Lake) #39 First Nation as a delegation began a walk to Winnipeg to raise awareness and support for their water rights in their traditional territory on Oct. 3. Starting on the historic anniversary of the signing of Treaty #3, the delegation will began a four day walk of almost 300 kilometers from their community in Ontario to the Legislative Building in Winnipeg, MB. Yurok Tribe, California, United States The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded the Yurok Tribe a...

  • Akwesasne Quilters Club

    Oct 6, 2011

    The Akwesasne Quilters Club is a group of Akwesasronon who share a similar interest – quilting. This group originally formed in 1997 and is based out of the Kana:takon Recreation Centre. To date the club has 40 quilts under their belt made by many different members. Membership for the club fluctuates from year to year as members originally are involved to learn how to quilt for the very first time. In their inaugural year there were 7 members and in 1999 that raised to 10 members before r...

  • Consumer Corner

    Oct 6, 2011

    This past weekend we all got the taste of what if forthcoming – cold weather. The cold weather may have lasted only a few days, but it did/ or will affect one’s skin. Whether dry and rough or smooth/silky, we want to clear up the dry/rough skin and keep the smooth/silky skin. If you should be so lucky to have smooth/silky skin, then continue to use the same moisturizer(s). You have made life easier for you. For those of us who are still looking for the “moisturizer” that meets your needs then here are some products to choose from. The moisturiz...

  • Reader Submission

    Krista Loran, Grade 9 at Massena Central High School|Oct 6, 2011

    On a rainy first day of October, Krista Loran, daughter of Michael Loran and Rosebud Cook, made her way to Regis Hair Salon in Massena determined to donate her hair for the second time to “Locks of Love” in celebration of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Three years ago, when I was in seventh grade I donated twelve inches of my hair to “Locks of Love.” Today I am donating 15 inches of my hair and I plan to donate more in the future. It makes me feel good to be able to give my hair to s...

  • Blast from the Past

    Oct 6, 2011

    Head Start 1983-1984? 1st row l-r: Joey Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell, Corina Oakes, Peter Lazore, Angie Mitchell 2nd row l-r: Linda King, Tara Jacobs, Courtney King, Ash Cook, Katrina Herne 3rd row l-r: Josh Laffin, Caleb Bradley, Nolan Thompson, Brenna Lafrance, Carey Terrance, Frank Terrance, Cubby Terrance Back row: Teacher Ruth Seymour, Tota Grace Day, Tota Agnes Cook, teacher Melanie Conners...

  • Reader Submission

    Jason Hall|Oct 6, 2011

    The Hall family, on behalf of the Without Violence Award Scholarship, donated two Flip camcorders to the Akwesasne Boys & Girls club on October 3, 2011. In the picture are Shannon Hall and Ryan King (ABGC Unit Director). The Boys & Girls club is preparing to create a film group and these camcorders will be used by the kids to begin their film creations!...