A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The tax fight between tribes and New York State regarding the sale of cigarettes at reservation stores to non-Natives continued this week. Gov. David Paterson signed a bill Monday that could result in the loss of hundreds of jobs at tribally owned stores throughout the state. The bill makes suppliers liable for applying tax to cigarettes sold to wholesalers, who would in turn need to certify that the tax will be applied when they supply tribal retailers. A failure to do so would subject them to a loss of license and charges of perjury. While...
Businesses and community members showed their generous spirit in large numbers last Friday and in the days following as the Mountain of Toys and Christmas Basket Drive was underway. At their main fundraising event at the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department boxes upon boxes of toys were delivered and thousands of dollars in monetary donation were made. The grand total raised was $42,000. “Everyone can really pat themselves on the back for coming together,” said Sesir Herne, dir...
The Canada Customs has once again seized a large amount of cash from Akwesasne community members passing through the border on Cornwall Island. Two girls, ages 18 and 14, were attempting to cross through the Port of Entry on Dec. 7 when an agent flagged them for a secondary inspection. Authorities said a search of the vehicle uncovered $217,000 in Canadian currency. Since the girls did not declare the currency, the money was seized and both teens were arrested under guidelines of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing...
On Tuesday, December 16, 2008, the K4, K5 and Grade 7 students visited the residents of lakhhihsohtha and Tsiionkwanonhso:te to share Christmas joy and cheer. Mrs. Thomas K5 and Ms. Levac’s 7A classes attended Tsiionkwanonhso:te on Kawehnoke. The students performed traditional dances and sang Christmas carols for the residents. Mrs. MacLeod’s K4 and Ms. Lazore’s 7B classes paid a visit to the residents of Iakhihsohtha. Students decorated residents’ doors with handmade Christmas decorat...
Mrs. Bertha S. Lazore, age 77, of 1100 River Road, Snye, Quebec, died early Wednesday morning (December 17, 2008) at Cornwall Community Hospital McConnell Site, where she had been patient for the past 10 days. She was born September 23, 1921 in Snye, Quebec, the daughter of Frank and Josephine Cook Sunday. She attended schools in Snye, Quebec. She married Mose John Lazore on June 28, 1951 at the St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. George Brodeur, SJ, officiating. He predeceased her on September...
John Sharrow, age 84 years, of 36 Wishe Delormie Road, Akwesasne, died at Tsiionkwanonhso:te Adult Care Facility, Cornwall Island on Tuesday, December 16, 2008. The Honourable Judge John Sharrow, beloved husband of the late Anna Mae (Bonaparte) Sharrow and by a previous marriage, Sarah Day. Loving father of Lorraine Buckshot (Leonard) of Cornwall Island, Gabriel Sharrow (Pauline Lahache) of Kahnawake and Kenneth Sharrow (Wanda) of Akwesasne. Cherished grandfather of 15 grandchildren, 26 great-gr...
The St. Regis Mohawk School and The Salmon River Elementary School would like to thank Jacobs Tobacco for their generous gift of winter clothing. Both elementary schools received several large bags of hats and mittens for students in need. Thank you to the management and staff of Jacobs Tobacco for thinking of our children during this Holiday Season! The St. Regis Mohawk School and Salmon River Elementary...
Letter to the Editor: The Akwesasne Contractors Organization (ACO) would like to remind all members of the Construction Organizations and Members of the Community to attend the Election Meeting being held this Thursday, December 18th, 2008 at 6:00pm at the Akwesasne Hogansburg Volunteer Fire Department. The ACO had their Nomination Meeting on November 26, 2008 for the positions of the 9-Executive Board Members. (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, & 5- Board Members). The Akwesasne Contractors Organization (ACO) is a non-profit...
Letter to the Editor: I am writing a letter for help in finding the person/persons who have damaged my vehicle for the 2nd time in a matter of two months. I have not ever done anything to anyone in this community for someone to do this to me and my family. I am saying thank you to those people for making me and my family Christmas the worst ever. I have to pay for those damages done for the 2nd time now I can not go out shopping for my 4 kids and 4 grandchildren or any one else in my family. I do not have tons of money laying around to do...
Lilly Swamp’s New Address Lilly Swamp has been transferred out of the Albany area and is now receiving in-patient treatment in Lake Placid. She can now be reached at: Lilly Swamp Uihlein Mercy Center Room 368 420 Old Military Road Lake Placid, NY 12946...
On December 15 New York Governor David Paterson caved into a combination of convenience store owners and anti-Native sovereignty groups when he signed into law a bill which will compel the collection of state taxes on tobacco products delivered to Iroquois communities. The bill is also part of an attempt by the governor to respond to a massive state deficit estimated to be around $15,000,000,000. The supporters of the bill claim hundreds of millions of dollars of potential revenue are being lost because businesses on Indian territory do not...
The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club would like to thank Gamestop for continuing to make our monthly computer game tournaments a success! Gamestop has donated posters, prizes, and other game products to our monthly held game tournaments for the past three months. The tournaments are open to the teens, and are usually held on a Friday from 8 pm-10:30 pm....
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino recently marked a momentous occasion as Gerard Labarr became the one millionth guest to walk through the casino doors in 2008. Gerard Labarr of Ellenburg, NY, entered the casino at approximately 12pm on Wednesday, December 10th only to be surprised by an elated welcoming committee of Casino associates, who had been eagerly counting down the final guests to reach the benchmark of the one millionth guest. As the One Millionth Guest, Mr. Labarr received a gift basket containing $300 in FreeCredit, dinner for two,...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership. Chelsey Thompson, age 16, daughter of Joseph Thompson, Akwesasne and Rosemary Thompson , Kahnawake. Noel Wilfeard, age 23 , son of Sylvia Benedict, Akwesasne and Craig Wilfeard, a non-native. Teiokahrathe Herne, age 22, currently registered with Kahnawake. He is the son of Jan Herne, Akwesasne and Dawn Delaronde, Kahnawake. Miche Jette, age 39, has applied for a Residency Permit. He is registered with the Chippewas of Nawash. Jodanna Logan, age...
The long awaited arrival of the new airboat/fanboat for the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department occurred on Friday, Dec. 12. The airboat, designated 17 Marine Three, is based at Station 2 in Kawehnoke. The airboat was picked up by Stan Jacobs, Mike Adams and Issac McDonald in Florida last week for factory training. Ben Benedict flew down to take part in the training, as well. They then trucked it home just in time for Ice Rescue Training over the weekend. The airboat was built b...
From Friday to Sunday, December 12th to 14th, a Surface Ice Rescue course was held at Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) Station No. 3 in Snye. The course was attended by 25 responders from the HAVFD and the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance Unit. The course was taught by Butch Hendrick and Bryan Duffer of LifeGuard Systems (LGS) out of Hurley, NY. LGS has years of experience in water and ice rescue and has trained thousands of responders throughout the years. This is the sixth...
Dear Santa, I have been so, so, so, so good this year. How are your rain deer feeling? I am so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so good this year. This year for Christmas I would like a Ipod Touch and a doll and a coloring book and a DS and a PSP and a Hannah Montana poster. That is it. I hope you don’t get caught in Customs. Have a good night. From, Tiawni Dear Santa, I have been so, so, so, so, good. How do you deliver all those presents in one night? All I want for Christmas is a fish and a cat. I hope you don’t get caught at Customs. See you soo...
On Tuesday, December 16th, the students of the month for November enjoyed a pizza party with the principal. They also received a new bookbag and a certificate for their efforts. Congratulations to all of November’s students of the month....
Corey Jay Jocko (J.O.C.- music logo) is a brave Akwesasne young man of just twenty-two. He is pursing his dreams in spite of odds against him, into the competitive world of music as a budding artist- breaking out to become a native Hip-Hop/Rap singer and aspiring songwriter. Corey Jay is intrinsically motivated to change and believes he could be a positive role-model to the young people. His passion is expressed when he talks to you. Grief is also no stranger to Corey Jay. Dealing with his...
The Akwesasne Economic Development Agency (AEDA) in partnership with the Akwesasne Area Management Board (AAMB) completed a third Pre-Employment Program on Friday, December 12, 2008. The program provides training and job placements to job seekers who needed confidence to land the job they’ve been searching for. A successful curriculum was developed from the first two Pre-Employment classes. The Program includes a 12 week training session and a 6 week job placement for each participant. The s...
It’s the holiday season, and while everything is brighter and shinier, unfortunately it can be a bit trashier. The Environmental Protection Agency states that Americans throw away 25 per cent more trash between Thanksgiving and Christmas then they do during the rest of the year. That amounts to 25 million tons of trash for Mother Earth. But there are some things we can all do to make the holiday environmentally friendly. The following article will list some ideas and projects we can all do to reduce waste. A large percentage of paper waste c...
Name: Kamya Thompson Born: Friday, September 12, 2008 at 12:43 a.m. Length: 19 ¾ inches Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. Parents: Natisha Vivorois and Billy Joe Thompson Grandparents: Lise Vivorois; Marlene and Leslie Oakes Great Grandparents: Douglas and Felicia Thompson; Elaine and Ray Vivorois...
Name: Eli Joseph Peters Born: Sunday, May 18th, 2008 Parents: Patricia Peters, Alex LaFrance Siblings: Cassidy, Alex (Homey), and Alexis Grandparents: Mike and Yvonne Peters, Alex Homer and Barbara LaFrance...
Name: Ethan William Comins Born: Friday, November 21, 2008 Weight: 6lbs, 14oz Length: 20” Parents: Andrea Cook and Derek Comins Siblings: Austin & Aiden Comins...
Name: Brooklyn Jade Benedict Length: 19inches Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. Born: Thursday, September 4, 2008 Parents: Jessica Swamp and Jordan Benedict Grandparents: Alan and Delores Swamp, Keith Benedict and the late Barbara Benedict Great Grandparents: Patricia and Buster Benedict, Leonard and Marina Swamp, and Alex and Rita Smoke...
