A Voice from the Eastern Door
The Spirit of Christmas event held at the Kawehno:ke Recreation was a huge success. The Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee would like to thank the community members and local businesses for donating to our cause. Everyone who came out and bought our tickets and especially the volunteers who helped in the concession, helped decorate and helped with the set up and clean up.
The winners are listed below:
1. In Memory of Carson donated by Elaine, Gary & family (military toys)
Winner: Wayne Baker
2. In Memory of Frank Delormier donated by Mindy and family (fishing tree)
Winner: Jake Lazore
3. In Memory of Benny Roundpoint donated by Julia and family (Italian Affair)
Winner: Joan Mitchell
4. Donated by Tri-District Elders Wreath (sweetgrass ornaments and basket)
Winner: Melody Boots
5. In Memory of Landon donated by Angie, Tracey, Char and Baby Jer (toys & wagon)
Winner: Wendy Thompson
6. In Memory of Landon donated by Lindsay and family (cars)
Winner: Royce Delormier
7. In Memory of Glori T donated by Angie and Tracey (Christmas wreath, garland and plant set)
Winner: Karen Point
8. In Memory of Glori T donated by Angie and Tracey (toys & carriage)
Winner: Jessica Benedict
9. In Memory of the Point Family by the Point Family (crafts, ribbon shirts and toys)
Winner: Margaret Jacobs
10. Rustic Retreat donated by Lindsay, Kateri, Girlie, Maria and Alex (queen size headboard, TV, and accessories)
Winner: Karlee Bigtree
11. In Memory of Irene & Gilbert Roundpoint donated by the family (toys)
Winner: Mike Benedict Jr.
12. Thompson Family Memorial Tree donated by the family (toys, pedal bike & jersey)
Winner: Rawennes Swamp
13. Delormier Family Memorial Tree donated by the family (fishing gear)
Winner: Tina Point
14. Donated by Heath, Reannon and Family (Montreal Canadiens Theme)
Winner: Margaret Thomas Jock
15. Donated by Village Currency Exchange (swing set)
Winner: Lana King
16. Donated by the Kawehno:ke Recreation (sewing tree)
Winner: Debbie Rourke
17. Tween Inspiration donated by Pauline & Girlie (wicker love seat with accessories)
Winner: Mona Thompson
18. Donated by the Seymour Ladies (Tupperware and cook book)
Winner: Carla Point
19. In Memory of Percy Francis donated by Shirley and family (scratch ticket basket)
Winner: Nancy Locey
20. Noah Thompson Memorial donated by the family (Star Wars toys)
Winner: Lisa Roundpoint
21. In Memory of Hilda Swamp donated by the family (toys and movies)
Winner: Darryl Thompson
22. Donated by the Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education (educational toys, books and Santa)
Winner: Rosalie Morris
23. In Memory of Alex the Warrior donated by the family (toys and blanket)
Winner: Noonie Thomas
24. Donated by Lucy Roundpoint, Sheree Bonaparte and Tisha Thompson (gift certificates and makeup case)
Winner: Rhonda Adams
25. Donated by Kuy, Lynn, Kuyra, Kuylin & Kobryn (hockey night)
Winner: Pat Benedict
26. Donated by Collin & Sawyer Roundpoint (Hot Wheels)
Winner: Jamie Otto
27. Donated by Mohawk Government (Super Heroes)
Winner: Bird Leaf
28. Donated by the Seymour Ladies (Tupperware and cook books)
Winner: Jacey Rourke
29. Donated by # 9 Fuels (cash Prize)
Winner: Joyce Gaspe
30. Donated by Bernadine, Jenny & Jerry (Pottery Vase)
Winner: Margaret Thomas Jock
31. Donated by CKON & the Akwesasne Communication Society (gift certificates)
Winner: Binky Rourke
32. In Memory of Mae Thompson donated by Shirley & family (CKON bingo cards & accessories)
Winner: Jerry Boots
33. Donated by the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino (gift certificates)
Winner: Barbara White
34. In Memory of Our Parents donated by Bernadine, Jenny & Jerry (wagon and toys)
Winner: Vince Thompson
35. Donated by Snye Recreation (tablet)
Winner: Sandra Boots
Door Prizes
Luxury Spa Neck donated by Binky Rourke
Winner: Louise Hall
Christmas Essentials donated by Jamie Ross
Winner: Tracey Thompson
Digital Photo Frame donated by Binky Rouke
Winner: Ben Roundpoint
Bears Den Gift Certificate donated by Tarbell Management Group
Winner: Caroline Bigtree
Bears Den Gift Certificate donated by Tarbell Management Group
Winner: Joan Mitchell
Gift Certificate donated by the Akwesasne Settlement Trust Committee
Winner: Gwen Bero
Gift Certificate donated by the Akwesasne Settlement Trust Committee
Winner: Heath Day
Native Print donated by Victoria Ransom
Winner: Angie Thompson
Basket of Epicure donated by Autumn Jock
Winner: Dorothy Cole
Red and Gold Wreath donated by Eileen Montour
Winner: Tracie Cook
Inflatable Santa donated by Indian Time
Winner: Dave Thompson
We were able to raise $14,903 and change from the concession sales and the drop ticket raffles. A sincere thank you to everyone I may have missed and a special thanks to Bronson & Eastwood Leaf who came and helped set up the tables last night.
The Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee, Jenny, Tracey, Jennifer, Bernadine and Patti
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