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At approximately, 12:26 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 a body was discovered in a small wooded area, near the Seventh Street extension, Cornwall. The male has now been identified as Jean Godard, thirty four years of age, of Cornwall. Police are working in conjunction with the Coroner’s Office in attempting to determine the cause of death. Police are asking anyone whom might have any information concerning the activities of Jean Godard, in the days prior to his death, to contact them at 613-933-5000....
May was recently declared Elders Month and to start things off right the Seniors Center in Hogansburg hosted the first ever “My Favorite Elder” essay contest and honored one lucky elder during the annual Mother’s Day dinner on May 7. Community members were asked to submit a 500 word essay describing their favorite elder in their lives and why. Many inspiring essays were submitted but one stood out among the rest. This year’s “My Favorite Elder” award went to Howard Porter who was nominated b...
Staff The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board announced this week that all fourteen community members nominated for tribal positions at the caucus on May 1 have accepted their nominations. While the list of candidates remains unofficial until each individual meets all eligibility requirements, each nominee has formally responded to their nomination with plans to seek one of the five positions up for election on June 5. For the position of chief, held currently by James Ransom, there are four nominees: Incumbent Ransom, Ron LaFrance, Randy...
Salmon River Central School is looking forward to the future of the school and its students and currently has two seats on the school board up for election. One candidate, Clarissa Terrance-Chatland, has a large vision and dedication for Salmon River. The Salmon River Board of Education seat is a 5-year term position responsible for orchestrating the direction of the school and assisting in the success of its students. Salmon River is a very unique school in that it houses a 62 percent native...
HOGANSBURG – Mrs. Rosalind C. St. Denis, age 60, of 80 Cook Road, passed away Thursday evening, May 6, 2010 at Alice Hyde Medical Center, Malone, where she had been a patient since March 29th. Rosalind was born June 22, 1949 the daughter of Lawrence and Bertha Cook Martin. She graduated from Salmon River Central School. She married Raymond L. St. Denis in 1968 in Syracuse. He predeceased her on June 28, 2006. She once worked for many years at the Dress Factory in Malone and later at the T...
Mrs. Cecilia Tsiotenhari:io Sunday, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home, in Tsi Snaihne, Akwesasne surrounded by her loving family, Friday May 7, 2010. Cecilia was born March 11, 1919 at home in St. Regis, Quebec, the daughter of the late Dominic and Christie Cree Cook. She attended the St. Mary’s Convent in Hogansburg. She married the late Joseph B. Sunday on August 16, 1933 at the St. Regis Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Bourget, SJ, officiating. He predeceased her on September 3...
Tota I Never Said My Goodbyes 12/27/09 Tota when I went away in August you left a year later in May. I wish we could have switched places I would have went away if it meant you could have stayed. Tota I miss you and love you so much. I’m sorry I wasn’t there , now you’re gone and I’m still here every time I think of you I shed a tear. You didn’t want me to worry, you told me you were okay the last time we spoke, I didn’t have a clue cause we laughed and joked. Tota I’ll always hold your memory dear. You always said “What you gonna do when I...
To the editor: What can we do to alert and stop these drivers from not using their cell phones while driving? What else can we do if they ignore the signs when you are pointing at the signs for them to look and not pick up their phone to answer? It’s a no phone zone. Did you watch Oprah on Friday, April 30th, 2010. She had gotten around twenty states and cities to ban using their cell phones while driving. Can we do the same thing here? Sure we can. We can save a loved one from getting killed along with yourself getting killed in the p...
Quilt Raffle A quilt made by Leah Tarbell (and donated) was raffled on April 30th to benefit Mark Narsisian’s medical expenses. The beautiful quilt was won by Richard Skidders. Niawen to everyone who bought and sold tickets. It was greatly appreciated....
Letter to the Editor, My name is Tom Porter, and I have spent my life upholding the ideals of a traditional Mohawk. This has meant my non-involvement in the politics of the St. Regis Mohawk tribal government. I write this letter because I am making an exception to that policy, and encouraging all persons who are eligible and do participate, to vote for Randy Hart, on June 5, 2010. I have known Randy since he was an infant. I have watched him become a person who is honest, hardworking and fair. Randy is an objective person, he does not react to...
Dear Editor National Grid Compact...Setting the Record Straight Darman Terrance’s letter in last week’s Indian Time covers a topic that is worthy of discussion. In saying that, I disagree with Mr. Terrance as he asserts we should abandon our plan to exit the National Grid distribution system in favor of building a wind and/or solar power supply system. My reasons are pretty simple. Mr. Terrance’s plan will raise our electric bills, not lower them. That is because the cost to deliver electricity to our homes is much higher than what we pay f...
1 May 2010 To the Community of Akwesasne: Sekon and Greetings to you and yours. My name is Grace LaFrance-Day and I reside on Raquette Point Road where I was born and have lived most of my adult life. I am writing this letter to ask you to consider voting for Randy Hart for Chief in this year’s election. For me, he is the candidate to select. I have known Randy and his family for years and have seen Randy grow into a man of distinction. He is a family man, a business man and a man who shows respect in his actions. He comes to the political t...
Dear Editor, What are the most important qualities a leader needs? I believe its honesty, integrity, humility and a vision for the future. And to be a leader of an Indian nation, add on to the list a willingness and inner strength to defend our sovereignty and a dedication to strengthen our community and culture. Truthfully, it’s rare to find someone with all those qualities who also has the desire and courage to work in the rough and tumble world of tribal politics. However, our Tribe has the opportunity to elect an individual who possesses th...
Ben Benedict is a lifelong resident of Akwesasne and avid wood worker and craftsman. His waterfowl wood carvings were recently honored at the 2010 Ward World Championships, Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival held Apr. 23-25 in Ocean City, MD. He entered three original sculptures and won best of show for his astonishing piece “Raptor Vision.” Benedict began carving 18 years ago and said his skill just blossomed ever since. He has entered his works in various carving competitions across...
The following information was incorrect or omitted from last week’s thank you letter from the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group. -Fastest Runner was Stevie Ray Adams -Charles David collected the most pledges-$1,100.00 -Elizabeth Sunday walked for Liz Oakes and Andria Cook at the Cancer Walk...
On behalf of the H.A.V.F.D. STATION #2 Kawehnoke (Cornwall Island), we would like to express our gratitude to the Seymour family and friends who volunteered their day to serve a Mother’s Day breakfast; the event was well attended and raised $1010 for the Station. We would like to recognize the hard work of Julia, Margaret, Barbara, Hawie, Florence, Elizabeth, Takwas, Josie, Kasseniio, Christie, Billie-Joe, Sharon and Rudy,and to all the families who came out to support us. We appreciate all that you do, and are grateful to the community who k...
The family of Mary Louise White would like to thank all of our family and friends for the cards, flowers and help in our time of need. The United Methodist Church of Hogansburg, Reverend James E. Barnes II, Ellen Emery, the St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center, Lois Thomas, Dan Cook, Edith McDonald and daughter Sherry and anybody who made donations or helped out in any way....
MARY ARQUETTE Graveside Services for Mrs. Mary J. Arquette will be held Friday 1:00 PM at Kateri Cemetery, Hogansburg with Rev. George H. Belgarde, SJ, officiating. Mrs. Arquette died February 8, 2010. Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. JOSEPH H. JACOBS Graveside Service for Mr. Joseph H. Jacobs will be held Friday 1:30 PM at Kateri Cemetery, Hogansburg with Rev. George H. Belgarde, SJ, officiating. Mr. Jacobs died January 18, 2010. Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. BABY BLAKE THOMAS...
By St. Regis Mohawk School 3rd Grade teachers We are very proud of the third grade students at the St. Regis Mohawk School in Hogansburg for participating in a citizenship project. These students have been working on a government unit in Social Studies that teaches students about citizenship and what makes a good citizen. Some of the students in Mrs. Gray’s and Mrs. Sprankle’s classroom selected a good deed that they could do at home in order to make their community a better place. Talon Tho...
Submitted by ABGC Cinco de Mayo was celebrated this May 5th at the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club! Fun was had throughout the building. They started off with chicken quesadillas, and ended with a piñata. The club members were told about the significance of the Cinco de Mayo for the Mexican people, and even learned some Spanish while playing a Cinco de Mayo themed BINGO. In the gym area they played different variations of the Mexican Hat Dance! They enjoyed some chips & salsa while learning about...
Time Out He woke up early Tuesday morning, said goodbye to his family and friends with a smile on his face. It was time to go do his time for his crime, three years ahead of him, wishing he ran skipped the border but he’s got to do this time holds his head up high. First year down went pretty rough but he’s fine lost some friends and his girl said good bye two more years is long time and she left him alone behind the place of razor wire brick and stone. Couple years down the road trying to stay strong but he’s heartbroken no more girlf...
Join the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service in an “Open House” at the station in Kana:takon on Friday, May 14th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. This event is to celebrate Police Week. The Open House is dedicated to increasing community awareness of crime prevention programs and strengthening community-police ties. We invite the public to attend and take advantage of becoming better acquainted with the police officers, and the services provided by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Police week is governed by four specific objectives: To act as a v...
The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) is very pro-active and continues to make seizures of contraband tobacco products. Between April 22nd, 2010 and May 5th, 2010, officers from the CRTF made seizures in the following regions: 1 seizure in Morrisburg, Ontario 2 seizures in Cornwall, Ontario 2 seizures in South Glengarry, Ontario These seizures resulted in the arrest of five individuals 2 from Cornwall, Ontario 1 from St. Regis, Quebec 1 from Laval, Quebec All are facing charges for possession...
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness month and on May 6 the IHS Outreach Department held a Cancer Prevention Day at the St. Regis Mohawk Health Services (SRMHS) atrium. “Its National Skin Cancer Awareness month,” said Lynette Phillips, Immunization Coordinator and organizer of the event. “We decided to do other screenings also because we haven’t done them and its really important. There are lots of people in the community who have cancer and we need to prevent it.” In addition to skin canc...
Having trouble bending over or getting up and down on your knees? Well, raised bed gardening may be the solution to your problems. Raised bed gardening is taking your garden and raising the “bed” of ground. You can build a box like structure 2 rows high and then put in new soil, or raise it higher. It’s all about what you as a gardener want. So you are going to raise it 2 boards or blocks high. Make sure that you find a nice sunny place for you new garden and make sure your ground is flat....
