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Articles from the October 20, 2011 edition


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  • Pumpkins, Spiders and Ducks

    Oct 20, 2011

    Sunday we got chilly weather but we spent the afternoon outdoors. But before we could head out we found a surprise in our family truck. A stray cat from the neighborhood had weaseled its way in through a window that wasn’t all the way up. When my husband tried to shoo it out, it ran loops around the interior before finally flying out the passenger door. Our little family headed out to a family farm called Breezy Maples Farm a few minutes outside of Massena. It’s a family farm that is open for visitors to enjoy. Big Brother liked the horse rid...

  • Its a Boy!

    Oct 20, 2011

    Name: Daniel Joseph Mitchell Born: Monday, April 4, 2011 Parents: Carrie Jacobs & Carson Mitchell Siblings: Dustin Oakes, Carson Oakes, Kelby Mitchell Maternal Grandparents: Darlene & Wallace Jacobs Paternal Grandparents: Sue & Dennis White and Rick & Liz Mitchell Paternal Great-Grandparents: Winifred & Reginald Mitchell and the late Louise & Rudy Hart Maternal Great-Grandparents: the late Mary & Jake Wood and the late Josephine & Andrew Jacobs...

  • Its a Boy!

    Oct 20, 2011

    Name: Eric Bentley Oakes Born: Sunday, May 15, 2011 Parents: Jordan Cook & Dustin Oakes Maternal Grandparents: Jaime Jacobs and Eagle Cook Paternal Grandparents: Carrie Jacobs and the late Eric Oakes Maternal Great-Grandparents: Mary Ann Cook and Sonny White, Gere Jacco and Dewey Jacobs Paternal Great-Grandparents: Darlene & Wallace Jacobs, Debbie Conners and Marshall Oakes...

  • Its a Boy!

    Oct 20, 2011

    Name: Preston Michael King Born: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @10:11pm Weight: 6lbs,9oz Length: 19 1/2 inches Sibling: Kingston King Parents: Joe & Ang King Grandparents: Mike & Lilly Swamp, Joe & Ellison Snyder Great-Grandparents: Marge Beaubien, Betty Swamp, Cecelia Mitchell...

  • Reader Submission

    Charlene Cole|Oct 20, 2011

    Sarah Cook, daughter of Mitch and Christie Cook and Rylee Garrow (9), daughter of Dan and Belva Garrow made and sold “Friendship Bracelets” for a dollar each. The two 4th Graders from Salmon River decided to donate their proceeds to the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group in honor of a friend, teachers and relatives who have been diagnosed with cancer. Their total proceeds were $52.50....

  • Consumer Corner

    Oct 20, 2011

    The Consumer Corner is presented with you, the reader, at the forefront. We want to share information that will help you purchase the best product, to save money, how to buy and what to look for and to provide information (ideas) for all phases of your family. With that being said, this week’s article is about how your child (ren) can get better grades. The students have completed almost eight weeks of school and the first marking period is just around the bend. Here are some helpful hints on how your child (ren) can get better grades. All chil...

  • We Love Visitors!

    Oct 20, 2011

    Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it’s a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. Our new “We Love Visitors” series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don’t be scared to come and visit us (we’ll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to s...

  • Blast from the Past

    Oct 20, 2011

    Bill Shore’s Gas Station Hogansburg, NY Thank you to Ernestine Oakes for sharing this photo with our readers....

  • Escaping Addiction's Cycle

    Oct 20, 2011

    A woman tells of her ex-husband, who became hooked on painkillers and muscle relaxants for years. “He could not hold a job, and we lost our house, our credit, and our friends. We tried counseling and drug treatment centers, both in-patient and out-patient, but nothing worked.” The man continued his addiction, becoming creative in finding doctors from out of state and even out of the country who would ship him pills. Finally, for her own sanity and the safety of their two children, the woman left him. Here is her description of her hus...

  • Time it takes for garbage to decompose

    Oct 20, 2011

    A woman tells of her ex-husband, who became hooked on painkillers and muscle relaxants for years. “He could not hold a job, and we lost our house, our credit, and our friends. We tried counseling and drug treatment centers, both in-patient and out-patient, but nothing worked.” The man continued his addiction, becoming creative in finding doctors from out of state and even out of the country who would ship him pills. Finally, for her own sanity and the safety of their two children, the woman lef...

  • Soccer action between Massena and Salmon River puts Massena on top

    Sesi King|Oct 20, 2011

    In Massena on Tuesday evening, Massena won on a score of 8-0 over the Salmon River Shamrocks. The leading scorer for the night on the Raiders team was Serena Hall with three goals, Audrey Hayes with two, and one each for Iastha Porter, Mia Jeriman, and Bailee Dillabough. There are 2 games remaining from regular season play. Potsdam will visit on Friday at 4 pm and the following Tuesday Gouveneur will come to town....

  • Raiders win sparked by Mitchell

    Rachelle Garrow Hayes|Oct 20, 2011

    Last Friday night on a rain soaked Nicholas field, the Massena Red Raiders scored early and often to secure a 40-6 victory against the Plattsburg Hornets. The Raider (3-4) season started out slow after losing their first three games but they have gained some momentum by winning three of the last four games. They are now in a position to play in the Section 10 Class A Playoffs with a .500 record. In Massena’s first offensive play Jordy Mitchell took the first handoff and outran the Hornet d...