A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Submitted by AMPS On July 20, 2010, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service conducted a traffic stop on the East end of Cornwall Island. As a result 30 lbs. of marihuana were located in the vehicle by the officers. The driver, April Dawn Benedict, 32 years of age of Kawehnoke, Ontario and her passenger, Kenneth Jeremy SQUARE, 28 years of age, also of Kawehnoke, Ontario were arrested and transported to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service station in Kanatakon, Quebec. Both subjects were held for a Bail Hearing in Cornwall Provincial Court. Benedict...
On Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Jeremy Jacobs of Kana:takon (St. Regis) caught this 42 lb. muskie with a length of 51 inches. It took him about 10-15 minutes to reel the fish in and he had help from his “net man” Brandon Francis to get the massive fish on board. Family and friends were amazed at the size of the muskie. Of course Jacobs has taken the fish to be mounted, so he can proudly display it on his wall. Sorry to any excited anglers out there, but these guys aren’t telling their secret fishi...
A fire at Cornwall’s St. Hubert BBQ Restaurant Tuesday evening closed the eatery for the night but it was business as usual by Wednesday. The fire was reportedly in the Brookdale Avenue restaurant’s roof and sign steeple and was called into 911 at around 6 p.m. Cornwall firefighters took roughly three hours to completely extinguish the blaze. All customers and employees were evacuated and no injuries were reported. The restaurant said Wednesday that the inside of the building was not damaged and they remain open for business. The cause of the...
George Thorogood and the Destroyers will be performing at the Akwesasne Concert Grounds this Saturday, July 31, but the popular, mainstream rock band will have to share some fan attention with a few local artists who will also take the stage and perform in front of their largest crowd yet. Jacobs Tobacco Company, host and sponsor of the concert, invited three local acts to show the Akwesasne and surrounding areas what talent they have. The Rez Rydaz rap group, solo teen artist Brandon Gambill, a...
Raymond A. Day, age 70, passed away suddenly but peacefully surrounded by his family at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site. Ray was from Ingleside, formerly of Akwesasne. Beloved husband of Sandra (Heagle). Dear “Bubba” of Randy Day (Linda), Victoria “Beans” Day (Jamie), Darcy Day (Heather), Heath Day (Reannon) all from Akwesasne, chosen son Dale “Blackie” Shaver (Carmen) of Cornwall. Dear step-”Bubba” of Heather Loynachan (Gordon) of Northfield Station. Bonnie Woodside (Jason...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Clara Katherine Bigtree Terrance, age 85, of 187 St. Regis Road, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, morning at her home. She had been in failing health since June. Clara was born January 14, 1925 in Hogansburg, the daughter of John and Marion Herne Bigtree. She first attended Mohawk School then went on to Bombay High School. She married Alfred Terrance in 1945 at the St. Regis Catholic Church, he predeceased her. She was a homemaker and avid Bingo player. She also enjoyed g...
In Memory of Sandra Mitchell Smoke July 27/84 – July 27/10 Twenty six years ago, so many years have gone by, but we your Sisters, Brothers, Daughters, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends all remember that day like it was yesterday. You left us; there was no time for goodbyes. You left your entire family that day. You went to join the many other family members that have also left us. Ten years after you left, our Ma also went to heaven to go and be with her two angels. So another ten years went b...
Cory J. Herne Jan. 19-1985 – Aug. 7-2008 Hey Cory, It’s hard to believe it’s already been 2 yrs. since you left. Before I know it, it’ll be 5 then 10 yrs. But the hurt, the pain, the loneliness, the disbelief will continue as it was on the day you left. The pain is indescribable, the tears are never ending. My life is forever changed. Without you here I am incomplete, an empty shell- in a constant fog- life doesn’t seem real anymore. Everyday is a struggle to pick up the pieces. I cry, I sc...
Column Corner-Local 440 NIAWEN A new dawn is upon us. July 28, 2010 all are native officers. Were given oath of office by President Phil Terrance in Utica, NY. Mark Jacobs- Business Manager Ben Roundpoint-Vice President Mark Mitchell-Executive Board Phil Adams-Executive Board Joe Cook-Executive Board A big thank you to all the Businesses and community members, Fathers, Mothers, Wives, Grandparents and children. With your support and help we became stronger and united. The future is ours and yours. Members please call us with your phone #’s a...
Thank you, We would like to thank the following sponsors, individuals, and family members who helped send our daughter, Sidney Thompson, to Austria and Germany as a Sports Ambassador with the People to People program. We would also like to thank all the community members who purchased raffle tickets or bought squares for our football pools. Without your support, this trip would not have been possible for her. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Akwesasne Area Management Board The Dream Catcher Fund St. Regis Mohawk Tribe AFM TMG Ray MacLeod Ltd Kelly...
Thank you, We would like to thank all the teams who played volleyball this weekend, benefitting the Akwesasne Peewee players going to the Canadian Lacrosse Nationals in Whitby, Ontario August 1-7. Our Champions were Chelsey Sunday & Team and 2nd place went to Peggy David & Team. Good Luck to Norman King III, Nonkon Thompson, Tom Thomas, Skkylar Thomas, Sasta Thomas and Cash Mitchell....
Thank You I would like to say Thank You & Niawen Ko:wa to all the people who helped out or donated to my Benefit dance on July 24th & everyone who helped and bought a spaghetti dinner on July 23rd. A special thanks to the American Legion Post 1479 & Bobby Herne and the Country Rollers for putting on an amazing show. I would also like to thank Geraldine, Jennifer, & Alyssa Johnson, Debbie Conners, Shirley Jacobs, Crystal Cook, Lori Caldwell, Clayton & Ellen, Jennifer Johnson & Dee Dee Herne, Liz Jacobs, Alanna Cook, Gina Thompson, Tina...
Missing a 70 hp evinrude outboard motor taken off a pontoon in the Snye area. If anyone has any information on this motor please call Ron Swamp at 575-2019 or 613-930-3692. Niawen....
To the editor: The Art of Repossession: Act now, answer questions later. We are in an era when Native rights and possessions are once again the focus of state and county strategies of dispossession. Dispossess us of our rights to remain inherently sovereign and to dispossess us of our lands, once again. Recently, we have witnessed the humiliating actions of the United Kingdom and the United States as they denied our Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team entry into Britain and denied our departure from U.S. airports. The rationale used was that the H...
Indian Time visited the children at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club last week where they were busy celebrating “Hollywood Week” and learning about the film industry. We asked each child to share with our readers who their favorite actor, actress or director is....
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On Tuesday July 20th, 2010 Indian Nations located throughout New York State met with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) officials to discuss different topics and concerns each Nation had about the environment. Also joining the group were officials from the Department of Environmental Conservation. This year’s annual meeting was held in Niagara Falls at the Crowne Plaza, only a short distance from the Falls. The first day the entire group of Tribal Officials, Nation leadership, N...
A new exhibit traces the history and practice of torture in Medieval Times at the Historic Cornwall Jail. The history of crime and punishment in Ontario will be highlighted at the Historic Cornwall Jail next month. A new, temporary exhibit, will trace the history and practice of torture in Medieval times. The exhibit, made possible by a generous loan by Steve Santini, a Medieval torture expert, will be open for public viewing from July 29th through until August 27th, 2010. The exhibit aims to educate visitors with regard to this dark period of...
Cody Jock, a student in Massena Central High School, will join a select group of students representing their schools, communities, and country as People to People Student Leaders. Jock has been accepted into the People to People Leadership Summit in Harvard University-Boston, MA, July 18 - 27, 2010. People to People Student Leaders complete an academically rigorous program focused on leadership development and global awareness. Jock was nominated and accepted for the honor based on outstanding...
Task force takes a multi-partnership approach By: The OxyContin and Other Prescription Opiates task force The headlines keep on repeating themselves across the country: “Pharmacy robbed at gunpoint for OxyContin”, “Break-ins linked to OxyContin”, “Hillbilly heroin claims another life”. Abuse of OxyContin and other prescribed opioids is on the rise. Why? It could be because Oxy is readily available by prescription, or because there is a perception that prescribed drugs are “safer” than illicit drugs. Either way, the current situation is qu...
Serves 4 / Ingredient tip: Look for berries that are firm and plump; a frosty look on blueberries indicates freshness and ripeness. Time saver: Purchase a rotisserie chicken, discard the skin, and cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. Serving tips: Salad can be served with the chicken hot or at room temperature. Serve with split, warm whole-wheat rolls topped with a few thin slices of Brie cheese. 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons minced scallion ¼ cup fresh raspber...
Iodine Keep iodine levels in check to ensure steady thyroid hormone production. Deficiency, though uncommon in the U.S., can lead to thyroid enlargement, while excessive iodine intake can worsen hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. If you aren’t getting enough through diet (iodine is found in table salt, dairy products, seafood, meat, some bread, eggs, and local produce) be sure it’s in your multivitamin. Recommended dose: 150 mcg (220 mcg daily for pregnant women, 290 mcg daily for breast-feeding women). Excess iodine can cause or worsen hyp...
Submitted by Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Justice Department The Northern Snakehead might enjoy life in Canada, but it would not be welcome here. This fish is native to eastern Asia. It has invaded parts of the United States, where it threatens to disrupt ecosystems and native fish species unaccustomed to its presence. Scientists at Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) want to stop the snakehead from establishing a base in Canadian waters and building a strong defense is the key to success. The...
