A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Monday, December 21, 2009 Federal Court Justice Anne Mactavish dismissed the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Motion for Interim Orders seeking an Interlocutory Injunction. The Motion was filed in response to the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) actions of seizing vehicles and issuing excessive fines against members of the Akwesasne community. It sought temporary relief from the Court until a hearing is held on the legality of CBSA’s decision to close of the port of entry on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on May 31st. “The motion to seek...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino has undergone many changes in the past three years and “Phase 1” of the expansion project was completed last month with the opening of Rapids Food Court. The food court will officially open next week but guests have been enjoying a soft opening since Dec. 21. “We did some market studies and learned that our customers were looking for a quick bite to eat and they were looking for some more variety,” said General Manager Patrick Bassney. The food court, he said, b...
A Bombay man arrested in connection with the May 2008 murder of Daniel P. Simonds admitted to the shooting last month in a Syracuse court. Brian Latulipe, 28, was the first of seven individuals arrested in the months after the murder. He and the other men were charged for their direct or indirect roles in attending the victim’s Stockholm, NY home (outside of Massena) in the middle of the night with the intent of robbing him of large amounts marijuana and money. According to court documents, Latulipe and his friend Kaientanoron Swamp of A...
AKWESASNE - Ms. Dorothy R. Jacobs, 91, of 1357 State Route 37, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at Tsi ion kwan onh so:te, Cornwall Island Long Term Care Facility. She was born November 13, 1918 in Hogansburg, the daughter of the late Michael and Sarah Ransom Jacobs. She attended Mohawk and Reservation Schools and graduated from Massena High School. In 1960, she graduated from Mater Dei in Ogdensburg and also took graduate courses. She first worked as an attendant and clerk at Yopps General Grocery Store, later going to...
BOMBAY - Mr. Lowell E. Potter, 78, of 239 County Route 9, passed away Thursday morning, December 17, 2009 at Massena Memorial Hospital, where he had been admitted earlier in the day. Lowell was born May 1, 1931 in Bombay, the son of Ernest A. and Florence McQuinn Potter. He graduated from Bombay High School in 1950. On October 7, 1961, he married Janet J. McCleave at the First Baptist Church, Massena, with Rev. Douglas H. Densmore, officiating. He owned and operated a dairy farm for many years...
Mary (Kahontineh) Swamp, 64, of Ganienkeh Territory, Altona, New York passed away at her home, Sunday, December 27, 2009 under the care of Hospice of the North Country. She was born on August 19, 1945 in Cornwall Island, Ontario the daughter of Lawrence and Mary Cole Jacobs. Mary graduated from St. Lawrence College in Cornwall as a Certified Welder. She also was a Certified Massage Therapist and Reiki Therapist. She was an organic food enthusiast and enjoyed shopping, exercising and...
MASSENA - Mrs. Melanie H. Jones, 32, of 15 Smith Road, tragically passed away on Monday evening, December 28, 2009 from injuries she suffered in a fire at her apartment in Massena. She was born February 25, 1977 in Massena, the daughter of Burton and Evelyn Wheeler Caputo. She attended Utica Free Academy. Melanie enjoyed exercising, reading, and any outdoor activities, especially fishing and camping. She is survived by her husband, Shannon, whom she married in Missouri; a son, Fred Jr., Utica; 2 brothers, Brian Thompson and Darrell Cook, both...
Theresa Louise (Peters) Sunday of Snye Quebec; age 88 years, died at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site on Monday December 28, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Mitchell Sunday. Dear Mother of Clifford Sunday (Caroline) of Snye. Predeceased by one daughter Lois Ann Benedict. Dear Grandmother of Tira (Mike), Tracy and Great-Grandmother of Johl and Jacob. Dear daughter of the late Mitchell Peters and the late Agatha (Mitchell) Peters. Dear sister of Richard Peters (late Ella) and Verna...
In Memory of Brian Stuart Patterson Feb. 3, 1983-Feb. 14, 2007 Dear Son, It’s that time of year again for me. I miss you so much; I miss your smiles, laughter and the serious side of you. I never thought it would end up like this. My nightmares, I don’t think they’ll ever go away. I have good dreams that you come home, then I wake up to reality. There’s not a day that goes by without thinking of you I hurt so bad! The holidays aren’t the same anymore, especially my birthday and yours. Your that...
Dear friends I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation and thanks to all that donated items, bid on, and worked tirelessly at the silent auction held for my benefit. Niawen to Ronathahon:ni Cultural Center, Joann Swamp, Gloria Thompson, Becky Bero, Josh & Natasha Sargeant, Barbra Arquette, Darren Bonaparte, Frank Leaf, Benson Hopps, Dallas Caldwell, Kerdy Mitchell, Luz Benedict and Jason Roundpoint, Randy and Tsiorasa Barriero, Bruce Boots, Joe Barnes, Akwesasne Sports, Indian Time, Purple Ribbon Gift Shop, Lucy Roundpoint, Saka Pembleton,...
Niawen Kowa Beedy and Barbara Gray would like to extend their thanks for all the help that this community gave in 2009 to help their son and brother John G. Gray. It has really warmed our hearts to see those who were willing to donate so that fundraisers could be successfully held. Although the past year has been a tough one financially for many people and businesses, they still came through. We also thank those who came and participated in the fundraisers. John wants his friend Joe Herne, his cousins Philip Gray, Junior Gray, Leona Gray, his...
Niawen ko:wa I would like to say Niawen ko:wa to Julie Jacobs, Dave Arquette, Leona Barnes, Scott Peters and Mary Arquette (AFS) for their stories, photos and articles for the year 2009. Barbara...
The family of Karen Ann Terrance expresses our gratitude for your overwhelming support during the time of our loss. Whether you helped with the meals, brought donations of food, flowers or money or simply spent time with us, your acts of kindness will always be remembered....
Letter to the Editor, We had to travel to Burlington, VT last Saturday to retrieve my niece at the airport. The roads coming home were awful the whole way and we noticed that many stretches had not been plowed for a while. After hours and hours on the road we finally hit home, the eastern edge of Akwesasne. Holy cow, what a difference in road conditions! Our road crew had certainly been keeping up with the snowfall and the roads were clear and sanded. Their dedicated, hard work was noticed and appreciated as we finally got to our houses, safe...
The St. Regis Tribal Council is holding a January 30th referendum, which will, hopefully, bring a permanent end to the Sullivan County casino project. The Tribe nullified a previous vote because the members were not given enough time between the public notice and when the actual ballots were cast but in light of recent information about the casino investors the vote against the project should be more decisive and without doubt. Empire Resorts, the casino company which is at the heart of this deal, is once again in a state of chaos. Empire was...
Dear Editor Burns: This letter is a public thanks to the caring people who are making the C.A.T.S. spay/neuter program for Fort Covington and Hogansburg a success. The free cat surgeries could not succeed without the assistance o the Linder Veterinary Clinic in Massena and all the persons who put money in the C.A.T.S. cans at the following businesses displaying the cans: Adirondack Auto Parts (Fort Covington) AK Fuels (Hogansburg) Bear’s Den (H) Bill Cook’s Auto Repair (H) Borderline (H) Bruce Gardner’s Garage (FC) Chiefs (H) Community Bank...
I am a 19-year-old man from Akwesasne who has been in a rehab 5 months now getting my life straightened out. There is one thing I wish to have announced to the community in which I grew up in and it is that when you use drugs or alcohol your hurting more than yourself. You’re actually hurting your family more than your hurting yourself. I know from personal experience. I have lied, stole, anything and everything that you could think of just to get high. I destroyed the bond that had grown between my family and myself. It got to the point t...
The following details are a summary of the contraband tobacco seizures made by the Cornwall RCMP Detachment from December 17th, 2009 to January 4th, 2010. The seizures took place in Cornwall and South Glengarry and the RCMP assisted officers from Canada Border Services Agency, Ontario Provincial Police and the Cornwall Community Police Service: -6,750 re-sealable bags of contraband cigarettes seized -600 cartons of Motagne brand cigarettes seized -410 kilograms of fine cut tobacco seized -2 vehicles seized -arrested for possession of a tobacco...
When the Kindergarten and Pre-K students at the Kanatakon School returned form their Christmas break they were asked, “What was your favorite present that you received this Christmas from Santa Claus?” From their responses it was obvious that they each had a very fun and happy Christmas. Photos by Mary La France...
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Most people are aware that a weight loss attempt does not always equal weight loss success. Losing weight is like any other recipe. You need all the ingredients present at the exact same time and within precise ratios to achieve the desired effect. Think about weight loss success as being just like the parts of a car engine. When only one part is missing, the entire unit fails to function properly and in many cases one missing engine part will translate into a situation where the engine does not run at all. Getting your weight loss...
Perhaps the most important ‘rule’ for patients to remember when consulting any health care professional is that getting a ‘second opinion’ is a logical and beneficial process. Taking such a step ensures that one has all the information and opinions necessary to make an informed decision regarding one’s own health care. Quite simply, patients usually consult with more than one realtor when listing a house, or more than one financial advisor when starting a retirement plan. Why, then, would they not seek ‘second opinions’ with their health...
Freshly graduated from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, Jay Francis and James Sims have jumped headfirst into the business of repairing motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs and Sea-doos/jetskis. Francis and Sims, who met at MMI, have opened up their own business, Jay James Motor Werx, at Francis’ parents garage at 347 St. Regis Road and they’re ready to serve Akwesasne and the surrounding area. They hope to earn their customers’ trust by providing quality service at price...
On Saturday October 31st, the local Boy Scout Troop earned their Environmental Science Badges with the help of Franklin County Soil and Water! The Troop, with members from Fort Covington, Bombay, Akwesasne, Constable, and Westville worked for 3 hours cleaning up a portion of the river bank along the Salmon River in Fort Covington. They pulled out many pounds of metal, glass, plastic and more. “I think we may be able to even assemble a complete car or two” said Cody Pickering. The Town of For...
During the fall months, staff and students at the Akwesasne Freedom School gathered together to send special greetings and thanks to kontírio, the wild animals that provide us with food, clothing and shelter. We see them near our homes, in the forests and along the rivers and we continue to be so happy they are still here and hope that it will always be so. Since August, students in levels 3, 4 and 5 have been working to learn Tsi Kiotáhsawen Tsi Ohontsiá:te (How the earth began) in the Mo...
