A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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19 CKON held their annual end of summer celebration this past Saturday afternoon, having been rescheduled from a rainy mid-August day to the wonderful sun-shining afternoon this past weekend. With a full 3-hour schedule of events that included craft vendors, benefit raffles, food, fun and a free session of bingo inside at Brasshorse on Route 37, the community was definitely shown appreciation during this event. The staff and board of directors were on hand to volunteer their time and efforts...
If you’ve ever been to Thompson Island to visit the Thompson Island Youth Camp, then more than likely you’ve had the pleasure of staying for one of Marie Thompson’s tasteful variety filled meals. While she is the primary cook, her brother Ernie Thompson also contributes his specialties in the kitchen. If he’s not building something, he’s helping to cook something. Not only do they provide a variety of dining cuisines, but most of the food that they prepare is fresh, straight out of the garde...
This news is out on the radio air waves and in the newspaper – a Tim Hortons is coming to Akwesasne. There will be a Tim Horton’s on the west end of Rte. 37. When you say Tim’s, Timmy’s, Tim Horton’s one automatically thinks coffee. Not only does Tim Hortons sell hot coffee but it also sells cans of coffee. The next thought is – do you have a coffee maker. Here are some coffee makers to choose from; one cup to eighteen cups. • Keurig Special Edition B60: This is the best single cup maker on the market. This coffee maker is convenient an...
This weekend the boys had lots of company. On Saturday Little Brother had his cousin by for a visit and they got along pretty well. The usual amount of toy snatching and snack stealing didn’t go on. I really love listening to two-year-olds talk to each other. Their language is a mixture of words, half words and gibberish. I could hear them from Little Brother’s room conversing, but the best parts were when I would hear them jabbering followed by hearty baby giggles that seemed to go on and on. I was folding clothes in the living room when the...
MASSENA — Chemicals used at the General Motors Powertrain plant decades ago continue to exist in high levels among St. Regis Mohawk Reservation youths today, according to research completed at the University at Albany. But there is no link between the persistence of the chemicals and the 12-acre landfill at the GM site, thrown into the spotlight following last month’s illegal excavation, according to Anne E. Kelly, a project manager with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Believed to cause cancer and other serious illnesses, pol...
The Wholistic Health and Wellness Program would like to inform the community about the steps that are taken when someone wants or needs help. • You make the call. It’s the most important step you will make. If you think or know you need Detox then go to the Withdrawal Management Services in Cornwall at 510 Second Street East (613-938-8506) • Information will be taken for Initial contract • You will be given an appointment • An assessment will be completed covering the areas Identifying Data, Presenting Problems, Medical Status, Major life Fact...
Prostate cancer starts in the cells of the prostate gland. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. Its main function is to make part of the liquid (seminal fluid) that mixes with sperm from the testicles to make Causes of prostate cancer There is no single cause of prostate cancer, but some factors increase the risk of developing it: • age - being older than 65 • family history of prostate cancer • African ancestry Obesity, physical inactivity, eating a diet high in fat, and working with a metal called cadmium are being studi...
Prostate cancer starts in the cells of the prostate gland. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. Its main function is to make part of the liquid (seminal fluid) that mixes with sperm from the testicles to make Causes of prostate cancer There is no single cause of prostate cancer, but some factors increase the risk of developing it: • age - being older than 65 • family history of prostate cancer • African ancestry Obesity, physical inactivity, eating a diet high in fat, and worki...
Name: Lillian Grace “Ierennahawi” Jette Born: September 19, 2011 Weight:10 lbs. 15oz Length:22 inches Parents:Miche & Samantha “Hawi” (Lazore) Jette Grandparents: Roy Swamp & Peggy Lazore, Frank & Debbie (Akiwenzie) Jette Great Grandparents: Peter “Chico” & Minnie (Arquette) Lazore, Leo & Charlotte (Papineau) Swamp...
Name: Channing Lewis Anthony Morris Born: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 10:22 AM Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. Length: 19 in. Parents: Spenser McDonald and Russell Morris Sibling: Connor McDonald Maternal Grandparents: Dawn Tarbell and John McDonald Paternal Grandparents: Laura and Lewis Morris Maternal Great Grandparents: Edith and Phil Rybke, Rita and the Late Wilbert “Mister” McDonald Paternal Great Grandparents: The Late Minnie and Angus Delormier, The Late Alice and Frank Morris...
The St. Regis Mohawk School Grade 1 classes invited grandparents of students in each of the four classes to attend a special day with their grandchildren. ‘Grandparents Day’ took place last Friday and included the students waiting on their grandparents and serving them ice tea and cookies. The students had a project to draw a picture of their grandparent along with answering the question: ‘What is a Grandparent/Tota?’ Here are their responses: Mrs. Hetu’s Class: Ava B.: “Someone who takes good...
ANOTHER FANTASTIC YEAR! PARTICIPANTS: 315 (last year 374, 2009=265) MONEY RAISED: $18,716 (last year $15,535, 2009=$18,558) It is with great pride that Josée Sauvé announces yet another fantastic Cornwall Terry Fox Run. Although we cannot boast beating the 30th Anniversary Run (an anniversary year is very difficult to beat), we can boast that 2009 was beaten! That is what we wanted to accomplish and WE DID IT ! This year’s Run was dedicted to Betty Fox for her commitment to the cause, for her...
The Akwesasne Eagles flag football teams have been entertaining their fans for the last two weeks as they geared up and debuted with back-to-back wins in their inaugural season. After defeating Massena and Malone with high-powered offense, the two Akwesasne Eagles youth flag football teams played each other last Saturday morning at Generations Field. The game turned out to be a defensive battle, as both teams knew each other very well from weeks of practicing together. Both teams turned the...
Last Thursday two of the undefeated girls varsity volleyball teams went head to head with Salmon River emerging as the lone undefeated team in the NAC. In dramatic fashion, the Lady Shamrocks handed Massena their first loss of the season with a five-set game. At first it looked like Massena was going to take the game in three sets by winning the first two 25-22, 25-21. Salmon rallied back in the third to win it 25-21 then kept the momentum going to win the next two sets 25-19 and 25-20...
Outside it was a cool, crisp autumn Saturday but inside the Massena Central gymnasium things were heating up. Massena was host to five NAC girls’ volleyball teams vying for top honors in the Coca Cola Classic Volleyball tournament. The Lady Raiders took first place while Salmon River placed second in a long but exciting afternoon of volleyball. Teams from Massena, Salmon River, Ogdensburg, Madrid Waddington and Edwards-Knox all played 15 minute round robin games to qualify for semi-finals. The L...
