A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service advises the public of a notable increase in concerns of a possible fraud targeting elders and community members who may be vulnerable due to health related issues. The possible scam or fraud may be of individuals claiming to have abilities, material or means to cure sicknesses and misrepresent themselves and their ability with claims that they can heal diabetes and other diseases. This misrepresentation may also include the scammer having the ability to rid of evil spirits and curses for monetary payments....
Tyler Sunday Jr. and Teioshontathe Herne were recently inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high achievers. Tyler is a 2013 graduate from Massena Central School. He is a sophomore at Syracuse University and a Biotechnology Major. His parents are Tyler Sr. and Shannon. Teioshontathe graduated from Salmon River Central in the class of 2013. She is in her 2nd Semester at Syracuse University in Pre-Med. Her parents are Lewis...
These were the latest details available at press time, however, the situation was still very fluid. Parliament Hill came under attack Wednesday morning after a man with a rifle shot and killed a soldier standing guard at the National War Memorial in downtown Ottawa, before seizing a car and driving to the doors of Parliament Hill’s Centre Block nearby. MPs and other witnesses reported 30 to 50 shots fired inside Parliament, and a gunman has been confirmed dead inside the building, shot by the House of Commons sergeant-at-arms, according to the...
Erin Cook is the daughter of Shawna and Joe Cook of Cook Rd., Akwesasne. Her siblings are Cheyenne, Nancy, Lincoln and Landon. Her maternal grandmother is Elaine and the late Abe Ransom. Bill and Freda Cook are both deceased and are her paternal grandparents. Following, is a story about her life since graduating high school from Salmon River Central. When Erin first left high school, she began to gain more confidence in herself and improved her communication skills with new people she began to...
The Lady Shamrock seniors had a nice ending to their last varsity soccer game on home field on Tuesday, October 14. It was senior game, and eleven seniors and parents were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the SRCS soccer program. The Shamrocks went on to shut out OFA 2-0. With only five minutes in the first half, Jenny Dejung attempted a pass through the OFA defensive line which was misplayed by defense. Tsiotenhariio Herne controlled the misplay and slid it past the OFA goalie...
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Wilbert Michael Jacobs passed on Friday October 17, 2014. He was 55 years. He was a member of Local 711 Ironworkers and past employee of The Dig Construction, Boston, Mass, NYC and Edmonton, Alberta. Cherished son of the late Freeman and Shirley (Roundpoint) Jacobs. Sadly missed by his siblings, Alex Roundpoint (Betty), Danny Jacobs (Mary), Cheryl Jacobs, Clarissa Jacobs-Roraback (Donald), Peter Jacobs (Kim), Tamara Salinas (Gerry), Paul Jacobs, and Amanda Jacobs. Also survived by several...
Washington (Wash) today is now one year since your passing. Honestly, it seems like you have been gone for many years, yet it is only one. You have left us with a huge gap to fill, and you are a tough act to follow. I miss your company, your stories, your calm welcoming nature and your friendship. I also miss your hard work ethics that we all envied. You always had a vision towards a project of yours and sometimes many projects at a time. Only you knew what that vision was and how all that...
This slugger at the benefit for Timmy and Becca Thompson held last week is Louie Thomas. He was misidentified as Louie Rourke. Sorry Louie and thanks to Leanne for letting us know....
This year’s National School Bus Safety Week and SRCSD’s Transportation Employee Appreciation Week are Oct. 20-24, 2014. SRCSD joins school districts and transportation agencies throughout NY and the nation in celebrating the importance of school bus safety. Nearly 1400 students ride on more than 30 school buses each day, traveling 425,000 miles per year, and Salmon River’s 52 transportation employees are dedicated to providing safe transportation for children. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that traveling by schoo...
Mary Herne and family worked together to help raise funds for her involvement in the New York City Marathon Run. Together, they planned, cooked and sold all the delicious rib dinners cooked by Jeff and her dad Maday. The sides were cooked by her aunts and deliveries were made by other family members and friends. Everything was so GOOD. Mary is running on behalf of the Arthritis Foundation. She would like to thank everyone who came out to support her and her cause....
Letter to the Editor While attending a community event, I was sharing some of my work experiences at a local long term care facility. No information shared was of a personal nature, but I had made an observation on how nearly all individuals ask that their food be cooked ‘almost to mush’. A comment made by an individual, who stated “You will have to drag me kicking and screaming before I go into one of those places,” made me smile because I knew of a few people who wish they could still kick and scream! Elderly care is the fulfillment of the...
Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it's a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. "We Love Visitors" series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don't be scared to come and visit us (we'll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to show us,...
Sometimes you got to stand up to a bully. This month is anti-bullying month and the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club and kids got some valuable tips on how defend yourself if it comes to that. Joe Richer of Patenaude Martial Arts stopped by the Club on Rooseveltown Road and gave the members a scaled down version of what he has to offer at his site in Cornwall. He was only allotted an hour to share his tips, but he made the most of it and the kids seemed eager to learn. Richer put them in a circle...
Akwesasne, NY - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division completed its review of Racer Trust’s work plan to create a 150-foot setback between the industrial landfill, the old GM fence line and the St. Lawrence River. The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the work plan. Excavation work is scheduled to begin October 21, 2014 and completed by November 21, 2014. Work will begin at the southeast corner of the landfill and progress north along the GM fence line to the back end of Turtle Cove. Next year’s work will begin at th...
Filmmaker, RJ Joseph, with Jeanne Rubin, director of the film festival, at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the location of the 11th Indigenous Film and Arts Festival, where "Master Fancy Basket Maker Florence Benedict Katsitsienhawi" was screened on October 8, 2014. DVD's of the film are available at the Akwesasne Museum Gift Shop Mon-Fri 9am – 4pm. Photo submitted by Sue Ellen Herne....
On Sunday, October 19, the Akwesasne Women Singers Kontiwennenha:wi received the North Country Heritage Award at the 22nd annual Salute to North Country Legends held at the TAUNY Center in Canton. The award is given by TAUNY, Traditional Arts in Upstate New York, and each year they recognize legends who have mastered and conserved family, community, and regional arts or traditions, and are committed to preserving and passing them on to future generations. TAUNY has been giving the award since 19...
Last week was Fire Prevention Week and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, students from the St. Regis Mohawk School travelled to HAVFD Station 1 to get educated on fire prevention, safety and much more. Those who made the valuable fire prevention education possible include Dick Laffin, Jason McDonald, Frank Lacerenza, Richard Phillips, PJ Burns, Alyssa Lazore, Cam Mitchell, Jory Tarbell, Ernie Cree and Paul Sawatis. Each session started with an age appropriate video on fire safety. It focused...
On a cold and windy Sunday morning over 45 families travelled three hours to walk 2.5 miles in support of other family members who have been affected by cancer; family members who were once their sister, their Ista, their Auntie or Tota. Or they walked for family members who are still fighting the battle against cancer, fighting strong enough to walk along with others and to walk for those who no longer can walk. More than 276 teams and 4000 people took part in the annual walk that raised over...
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Monday I had the day off from work and so did the brothers. It doesn’t really matter to the baby because he goes with me to work everyday. Home, work, wherever as long as he’s with mommy he probably thinks it’s a day off. It started out great, the baby was up on and off throughout the night but I wasn’t required to actually get out of bed until almost ten. I was so grateful and happy. The plan for the day was get to the mall so I could finally buy myself new sneakers. I’ve been stuck between seasons, switching between a pair of sandals a...
Hogansburg, NY (October 10, 2014)---Heart to Heart Fitness Center recently donated the proceeds of their first annual 9K race to the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club. The race took place on September 27th in Hogansburg and had 124 participants. Heart to Heart donated $1,000, Tarbell Management Group donated $1,000, men's first place winner Mark Whalen donated $100 of his winnings, and Isabel McDonald donated $42 for a total donation of $2,142. Heart to Heart's General Manager, Roger Allen, said he'...
Students and staff members at Tsi Snaihne School dressed in purple on Kentenha/October 17, 2014 to unite against child abuse. In an assembly, the importance of breaking the silence and uniting against child abuse was discussed. Everyone showed their school spirit by wearing purple to unite against child abuse. Submitted by Lynda Brown, Tsi Snaihne School Principal....
On Friday October 17th, a school wide social took place and included all the grade levels of the Skahwatsi:ra Program students, staff and parents. It marked a special day as all the participants wore purple ribbons in observance for October being Child Abuse Awareness Month. It was a huge gathering and also welcomed three women from Japan who had visited last year as well. When the social ended, everyone was treated to a delicious traditional meal....
Though this message is late, it doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the hard work of these professionals each and every week! The Salmon River Central School District would like you to please take the time this week to thank the dedicated, hardworking professionals who prepare and serve nutritious meals to Salmon River students every school day. Join us in recognizing the important contributions that our school nutrition employees provide to the success of our students as they strive to achieve academic excellence and optimal health. Preparing heal...
