A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Throughout the past week, many community members have had the experience of watching a bald eagle feeding on a discarded deer carcass on the frozen river near Tsi Snaihne (Snye). The eagle has been chewing on the venison for several days, and many people have stopped along River Road to watch the beautiful and rare sight. Photo courtesy of Christine Curleyhead...
The rapidly expanding private chain Steve & Barry’s opened at the St. Lawrence Centre in Massena Friday, occupying a space at the mall’s east end that had long ago been abandoned by Ames. The discount clothing store prides itself on offering quality, name brand clothing at low prices, for the entire family. “We’re really a one-stop shop for the entire family and we’re known for extreme values,” said Steve & Barry’s spokesperson Rachel Brenner. “The customers come in with $50 and they can litera...
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe announced last week that Tribal Clerk Patricia Thomas has resigned, effective immediately, due to health concerns. Thomas’ letter of resignation was accepted by Tribal Council with great sadness, they said. “Tribal Council accepts your decision with sincere appreciation for your lasting contributions over the past 7 years.” Thomas was appointed to the Tribal Clerk position in 2000 and has been re-elected to 2 terms. She was responsible for the modernization of enrol...
The Wayne Castor Award was presented to a deserving couple who lives in Ahkwesahsne, Rosalie and Randy Jacobs. The award is from the family of the late Wayne Castor and was presented by his widow, Elaine Castor, in his memory. The trophy attributes honor for the best fan supporter of the Salmon River Central Shamrock Hockey for the 2007-08 season. Students have been housed in the Jacobs home so that they can attend school at Salmon River and to be able to play sports. The co-sponsor of this...
Ella Ann Jacco, age 64, of 207 Leonard Street, Mattydale, NY, died Friday, January 18, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA., she was a nurse’s aide for 35 years. She was always taking care of everyone and was “Ma” to everyone who knew her. She was predeceased by her husband, Mitchell L. Jacco, Sr., in 1999 and by a daughter, Tina Jacco, in 2003. Ella is survived by her daughter, Michelle Jacco of Mattydale; three sons, Mitchell Jr. (Michelle Frank) Jocko of Camillus, Ro...
Niawenhko:wa On January 6, 2008, my Mom passed away. She had been living with kidney failure for the past four years. At first she did not want any of her children to know her condition. She kept it to herself-not wanting any of her children to worry or fuss over her. Which is exactly what we did in an effort to keep her with us for as long as we selfishly could. We almost lost her a couple of times in the last two years, but she came back to us. Rallied, if you will, by all the love that her...
Thank You We wish to express our sincere thanks to all our relatives, friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved Tota, Aunt, Sister Loretta Thompson. Special thanks to Donaldson Funeral Home and Rev. George H. Belgarde. The Family...
Sister & Brother Died 10 years apart George January 28, 1994 Margaret January 27, 2004 Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day. Unheard and unseen, but always near. We who loved you sadly miss you, As it dawns another year. In our lonely hours of thinking, Thought of you are always near....
Letter to the editor: Doug George’s January 17, 2008 editorial had the potential to engage the community in a positive civic discourse on an important issue, gaming in the Catskills. We welcome the opportunity to have a healthy exchange of information on the subject. However, Mr. George did a great disservice to your readers, instead muddying the waters with his personal bias against gaming in general and the Catskills in particular. George twists the truth to conjure up fears and falsehoods about the Monticello project. It is unfortunate w...
This written matter is intended to inspire and encourage those who have dropped out of school for whatever reason(s) and brave the journey to undertake or get back into the educational realm and try once again. Tell yourself over and over, “I can do it!” Shannon Ashley Frances Sylvester, a member of the Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne, had a deep, burning desire to improve her lifestyle for herself and her two young girls, and she decided to go back to school as a mature adult students. She fin...
MONTRÉAL, Friday, January 18, 2008 – Last Friday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police dismantled a laboratory operation that produced ecstasy, methamphetamine and pills resembling Viagra and Cialis tablets in Repentigny. Two suspects were arrested and face charges of illegal drug production, possession, possession for the purpose of trafficking and trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and conspiracy to commit these offences under the Criminal Code. The two suspects, who ma...
PRESS RELEASE - Regulations proposed by the U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) would require all ocean-going ships entering the U.S. sector of the St. Lawrence Seaway beginning with the start of the 2008 navigation season to take new measures to prevent the introduction of invasive species, said SLSDC Administrator Collister Johnson, Jr. “These new, tougher ballast water regulations will protect the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway ecosystem and permit vital marine commerce to flourish,” Administrator Johnson said. The...
On Friday January 18th, 2008 at 7 pm the Kawehnoke Recreation Center hosted a Drug Awareness Presentation with Guest Speaker Youth Services Officer Constable Nicole Miller. Many community members attended the presentation and asked questions about the current trends of drugs that are prevalent in Akwesasne. Pictures of different kinds of illegal drugs such as Marijuana, Cocaine, Crack, Methamphetamine, LSD, GHB, and Ketamine were provided. The community members also saw pictures of the physical...
Cornwall, Ontario - On January 16th, 2008, at 8:08 p.m., an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service observed a 2000 Chevrolet Venture van traveling from Cornwall Island in Akwesasne, Ontario towards Cornwall, Ontario. As a result of a Highway Traffic Act investigation, the officer stopped the van on Water Street in Cornwall. When the officer approached the van he could smell a strong odor of tobacco. RCMP officers from the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment- Cornwal...
Cornwall, Ontario - On January 18th, 2008, at 5:50 a.m., an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service observed a 2000 GMC Savanna van traveling from Cornwall Island in Akwesasne, Ontario towards Cornwall, Ontario. As a result of an Indian Act investigation, the officer stopped the van on Brookdale Avenue at Cornwall Centre Road in Cornwall. As the officer was questioning the driver he could smell a strong odor of tobacco. RCMP officers from the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachm...
Akwesasne, Ontario - On January 15th, 2008, at 7:07 p.m., an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service stopped a 1995 Ford Econoline 150 van on Island Road in Akwesasne, Ontario under authority of the Highway Traffic Act as the van had no licence plates and appeared to be unsafe to drive. Upon verifying the identity of the driver and passenger, the officer observed boxes of tobacco in the rear of the van. Officers from Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment- Cornwall Office were contacted and attended. The RCMP officers seized...
Students at Kana:takon School attended a Drug Awareness lecture presented by Youth Services Officer Constable Nicole Miller on Tuesday January 22nd, 2008 in the Kana:takon School Cafeteria. Students from Grades 7 and 8 were spoken to about illegal and prescription drugs that are prevalent in the area. Pictures of illegal drugs such as Marijuana, Cocaine, Crack, Methamphetamine, LSD, GBB, were shown to the students and they were also shown the physical, psychological, and emotional affects of each drug. An awareness for prescription drugs were...
Thursday, January 17th, students and staff were encouraged to come to school wearing the jersey of their favourite sports team. The class with the most jerseys won a prize - this honour went to the grade 1&2 students of Ms. Leaf’s class. They won a boardgame for their classroom. Grade 1 and 2 students who are fans of the Ottawa Senators....
1. Í:iah tewahténkie’s It won’t start 2. Sahténkia’t You start it 3. Kahtenkià:tha I am starting it 4. Wa’kahtenkia’tà:ne I am going to start it 5. Kahnekinekéntha ne kà:sere I went to buy dry gas 6. Wakeniehninonhrónhne I bought gasoline and came back 7. Nó:nen iothó:re nátste When it is cold outside 8. tentéhshrahte sanà:tsia you will fill your tank 9. Katsiserokewáhtha wa’tká:ri’ne My windshield wiper broke 10. Keniehténhtha I am removing snow from a surface (ex/ a car) 11. Kaniehtarónkw...
There is a rare phenomenon that occurs in the winter, and if you are lucky, you may get to see “snow rollers”. Snow rollers are so rare many professional meteorologists may never, for their entire life, see them. Snow rollers occur when strong winds blow across flat, snow crusted covered fields where the new snow cannot stick. The just right temperature for this phenomenon is near 32 degrees. At this time, snow is easily compacted. About an inch or so of loose, wet snow must accumulate, an...
This is the first book by this author that I have read, but judging on how good this book is I would read more. Lolly Winston can make a story seem likely and relatable. This book shows how a person deals with the loss of someone so close to them. Sophie Stanton is an emotional wreck. Her husband has just died and she feels like she should be dead as well and that life isn’t the same without him. Ethan, her husband, is gone, yet Sophie does not want to believe it and she’s comfortable thinking he’s only on a business trip. After going into work...
Name: Paiten Jacob Oakes Born: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Weight: 6 lbs. 2.8oz. Length: 18 1/2 inches Parents: Kevin & Candy Oakes Grandparents: Mary & Stanley Burnam, Leonard Oakes Sr., Allen Millett & the Late Betty Millet Siblings: Jaade, Kaylin, Nicolas and Jonas...
Name: Ranenrasehtha Gage Beeson Born: Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 1:58 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. Parents: Chantelle Francis & Jesse Beeson Grandparents: John and Carolyn Francis, Jeb and Vicki Beeson Great grandparents: Eddie and Selena Smoke, Mary and (the late Mike) Francis, Marianne and Fern Bauchamp, and the late Sanford Loran Great great-grandparents: Sylvia and Lud Beeson...
Ever since Baby T first got his toddler bed he’s been back and forth between our bed and his. At first he liked sleeping in his own bed. We put it right next to our bed and he would proudly jump under the covers and get comfortable. That lasted a few months until he would fall asleep in his bed and come into ours during the night. We have never minded that he sleeps with us. I would rather he did during the winter months anyway. I don’t have to worry that he has no covers on and could be getting cold. Eventually he stopped using his bed and...
27th Grade, St. Regis Mohawk School...
