A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Massena town officials and representatives from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe were among those who attended an event last week at the Massena International Airport, at which Cape Air formerly announced plans to offer direct flights between Massena and Albany. Dan Wolf, President and founder of the New England based airline said, “This is a great day and I pledge to all of you in the North Country and southern Ontario that the entire Cape Air Team work hard to earn your loyalty and fill the role of...
A 30,000 square foot gaming room is now open at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, completing just one phase in the multi-phase expansion project. The river-themed Cascades room features 570 slot machines, all of which are state-of-the-art machines, said Raymond Swamp, Director of Slot Operations. “Every game you see here is brand new as of July,” Swamp said. The Cascades room is also home to a new bar called On the Rocks. It gives patrons an alternative to the brightly lit sports-themed bar, Sti...
On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Tsi Snaihne School community celebrated harvest time with a traditional feast and social. Students, parents and staff enjoyed a meal in the school gymnasium followed by social singing and dancing. Once again the school and students were fortunate to receive an abundance of support. The food donations and parent volunteers who helped serve the meal were greatly appreciated. In addition, the social was extra special due to the support we received from the young m...
Mrs. Folsey B. Tomasovic, known to many as Flossie Peters, age 92, of Sweet Flag Estates, Rooseveltown, died Thursday morning at Massena Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Monday, October 6th. She was born May 21, 1916 in Akwesasne, the daughter of Joseph K. and Hattie Martin Peters. She attended schools on the Reservation. At the age of 16, she moved to New York City, where she married Charles Ernest Tomasovic on March 21, 1937. He predeceased her on May 25, 1984. When she...
Mr. Joseph F. Rourke, age 81, of 3 Rourke Road, Akwesasne, died Monday afternoon (October 13, 2008) at Fletcher-Allen Medical Center, where he had been a patient since September 28th. He was born January 14, 1927 in Deferiet, New York, the son of Frank and Marion Loft Rourke. He attended Mohawk and Massena High School. He served in the US Army from April 18, 1945 until his discharge on December 10, 1946. On November 10, 1949, he reenlisted and served until his honorable discharge on January 26,...
Those We Love Those we love remain with us, For Love itself lives on, Cherished memories never fade Because a loved one is gone... Those we love can never be more than a thought apart. for as long as there is memory, they’ll live forever in our heart. They lived...and brought unto the earth a bit of Beauty, Love, and Faith. And now their Lives will ever be reflected in our Hearts.. Onenkewhahe Koneronkwa Your Family...
It’s been one year since you left us, Tota, and we miss you so much. You are thought about every day. Love, all your family on Jackson Rd....
April 22, 1962 - October 18, 1988...
Letter to the Editor, The St. Regis Mohawk School is an alarming concern when it comes to air borne asbestos second to the mold that has been broadcast on the news media in our community. The community having such an alarming condition is yet still relying on other people to let them know about such a concern. The tribal monthly meeting was in poor attendance indicating that we still just do our own things in life and continue our same routines without regard to our youth having a school with serious conditions. The attendance of 530 some kids...
An old-time band of local fame performed for Akwesasne’s seniors last Thursday afternoon. The Lime Hollow Boys, known for their dance-inducing old-fashioned tunes, performed at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s senior’s center where tables were filled with seniors enjoying the music. The North Country band has recently welcomed Akwesasne’s Andy White as their new guitarist and he happily performed alongside the three others on Thursday. The group sings a variety of music loved by the seniors and few...
Star Nayea, a NAMMY-award winning singer and songwriter, visited Akwesasne last week to speak to students at Kana:takon School and Salmon River about healing through music. The contemporary artist has spent the past five years traveling around the country speaking to children and teenagers about her own life and how music has impacted her life “I talk about the healing power of music,” Nayea said. The Native American has an interesting story to share with the Native students she speaks to. Alt...
The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club recently held a poster contest with club members with the theme of “Freedom from Drugs and Alcohol through Culture”. Club members were to enter a poster which portrayed a lifestyle free from drugs and alcohol through the tradition and practices of native culture. A total of eight posters were turned in to be judged by ABGC Board Members based on Creativity, Originality, Most Artistic and the poster with the strongest message. Each of the club members partici...
Trick or treating is part of the Halloween tradition, but ghosts & goblins aren’t the scariest thing about Halloween....think about all the candy your kids will be eating! It helps to remember “everything in moderation” and to take a flexible approach. Try these before & after trick or treating tips to help make Halloween a little bit healthier... • Don’t buy Halloween candy too early. You will tempt yourself and your kids to eat too much before trick or treating even begins. • Before you send your kids out into the neighborhood, give them a...
Clarkson University President Tony Collins now has a greener ride thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who approves of the University’s plans for a more sustainable campus. John M. Brilbeck of Naples, Fla., donated funds for the purchase of a 2009 hybrid Chevy Tahoe because he believes that Clarkson is taking the right step in “greening up” its campus. Brilbeck, who received his bachelor of science degree in industrial distribution in 1968, is the retired president of Southern Heat Excha...
Once again Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School is starting their annual reading program with a bang. This year the program is called “The Road to the Cup.” Each class has an NHL team they represent and the students will read books all year to earn points toward being the top readers for the 2008-2009 season. The Cornwall Colts have been great supporters of the reading programs at AMS and they are back in full force to help out again. On hand at the official launch were Operations Manager, Mike Piqu...
Continued from last week Reprinted from Rotinonhsión:ni Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Social Dances booklet. (Men’s Personal Thanksgiving Chant) Aton:wa The Aton:wa song is not considered a dance. Each individual sings a song in thanks for all the life-giving forces that sustain us. These songs are a part of the Four Sacred Rituals. There are certain chants that go with this song to make it complete. These songs are used for the name giving of children or the new born. There are no instruments used, only the stomping of the feet, clapping of the hands and...
In the fall when we look up into the sky and see Canada Geese flying in a V formation, we know it is time for a season change. The Canada Goose is the most familiar goose in North America, and it can be seen in all kinds of water from the Tundra to the Gulf Coast. Canada Geese are a majestic large sized bird. These water birds can weigh up to twenty-five pounds and are twenty-two to forty-eight inches long. Their wingspan can be greater than six feet. They fly very fast with cruising spe...
WOOD STOVE SAFETY With the ever-increasing cost of home heating, more and more energy conscious people are installing wood stoves. An undesirable result has been a corresponding increase in the number of wood stove and chimney fires. In fact, over one-half of the one and two-family dwelling fires in rural and suburban areas are caused by wood fuel use. Burning wood requires more work and attention than simply adjusting a thermostat. To reduce the chances of having a fire your home, follow the recommendations on proper selection, installation,...
Prep Time: 35 min Total Time: 1 hr 25 min Makes: 8 2-1/4 cups flour 1 tsp. salt 1 cup shortening 5 to 7 Tbsp. ice cold water 6 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples, such a Granny Smith (about 4 large apples) 3/4 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 Tbsp. lemon juice (optional) PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Mix flour and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. ADD water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, mixing lightly with fork until flour mixture is...
The Hogansburg - Akwesasne Fire Department had their annual boot drive this weekend at the crossroads on Cornwall Island. The fundraising event was held to help the HAVFD replace their outdated fan boat used for ice rescues and searches. The boot drive was held this past Monday, Canadian Thanksgiving, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scotia Bank from Cornwall was a generous partner as they donated a matching donation of $5,000 to the first $5,000 received during the boot drive. ...
As Halloween approaches, so does the quest for “the” costume. Most kids are pretty specific I guess, knowing exactly what they want. Out of all the things they could be they know what. That is Baby T, a kid who knows what he wants and why he wants it. Baby T’s dream for this year is to be a ghost. Just like on the old cartoons, a simple sheet with three holes cut out of it. He even told us that’s what he needed, a white sheet. Imagine this, we don’t own an old white sheet. What kind of people are we? This baffled our poor kid. I do have to s...
Name: Kahnehkahawi MaKayleigh Ruth LaFrance Born: Sunday, September 14, 2008 Weight: 8lbs. 6 ½ oz. Length: 20 inches Parents: Danielle George & John LaFrance Sibling: Drayden George Maternal Grandparents: Barbara & the late Dave George Sr. Paternal Grandparents: Jake and Brenda LaFrance Maternal Great-Grandparents: The late Irene & George Thompson Paternal Great-Grandparents: The late Ruth & John Cook...
Name: Sadie Pearl Fent Born: Friday, July 11, 2008 Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. Length: 19 inches Parents: Bill and Keri Cooke-Fent Grandparents: Tom and Debbie Cooke, Brian and Debbie Fent Great Grandmothers: Beverly Barney, Mary Fent, Kay Green...
Lettermen included Garth Avery, Solomon Cook, Steve Dziewisz, Harry Fregoe, Kenneth Sharlow, and William Terrance. Coach Henry White, Arthur Tupper, Frederick Geneway, Vincent Hutt, Howard Marsh, Roy Germano, Edward Kochienski, and team captain William Terrance. Do you have any old photos that you’d like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the same building as CKON. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement a...
The following students were recognized during an assembly last week at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School. Students were rewarded for achieving student of the month, most improved student, or perfect attendance in the month of September. Congratulations to all students. Pre-K: Mrs. Thomas Student of the Month: Aisa Thompson Most Improved: Jace Jock Kindergarten: Mrs. Hickman Student of the Month: Jazmine Jacobs Most Improved: Conner Square Grade Three: Miss Francis Student of the Month: Thomas...
