Articles from the January 13, 2011 edition
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Ft. Covington charges Twin Leaf manager in land issue
The Twin Leaf Express convenience store, diner and gas bar in Fort Covington, NY has become an issue of controversy for Ft. Covington town officials. The store’s manager, William Black, was named i...
Parents shocked by twins on New Year's Day
Every New Year’s Day the first baby born in any community is usually nicknamed “The New Year’s Baby” and he or she gets to keep that title forever...
Ecstasy, cocaine, Oxy seized in undercover bust
An Akwesasne man was charged with possessing 500 tablets of a pill believed to be Ecstasy during an undercover operation in Massena, on January 4 Brian Jacobs, 23 and Kurt Terrance, 21, were...
MCA has hope for more change: Council hits halfway mark
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has passed the halfway mark in their 2009-2012 term of office. To date this Council has seen the close of some long term projects like the Old Age Security file and...
Teen sent to prison in arson, rape
An Akwesasne teenager was sentenced to jail this week on two charges in two separate counties. On Monday, a Franklin County Judge sentenced Jacob Stehlin, 19 to 1-3 years in jail for having sex with...
Ernest M. Benedict
AKWESASNE – Mr. Ernest M. Benedict “Kaientaronkwen”, 92, of 893 Island Road, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, January 8, 2011, at the Cornw...
Charles Tarbell
Rochester, NY - Died peacefully Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at age 78. Predeceased by his daughter, Audrey; sons, Brandon and Richard; brothers, Francis and George. He is survived by his children,...
Roger J. Lauzon
FORT COVINGTON - Roger J. Lauzon, age 63 of 824 County Route 1, Fort Covington, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011 at the St. Regis Nursing...
In Loving Memory of our Little Angel Niklas Adams Thompson
For our little Angel Niklas, you came into our lives on a very special day as a surprise to us all. Christmas Eve baby is the most wonderful Christmas any family could ever receive. You filled our...
IN LOVING MEMORY OF RUSSELL J. "HOSS" MITCHELL
You are my Father I will not look at this as a goodbye. I will not allow the sorrow of this event to destroy me. I will embrace what you have taught...
Passing of Ernest Benedict
Submitted by MCA It is with deep sadness that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne announces the passing of one of our communities’ most respected elders, Condoled Life Chief Ernest Kaientaronkwen B...
IN LOVING MEMORY OF TYSON J. "DOOGANUT" ARQUETTE
Always Loved I thought it would never happen, at least not to us. I thought you’d always be here. You had your whole life ahead of you. And what h...
Indian Time's Babies of the Year 2010
Babies of the Year Correction Three babies meant to be featured in last week’s Babies of the Year 2010 spread were mistakenly missed. Below are the c...
Emergency Food Box Distribution, Thank You Seniors serving Seniors
Again this year the Office for the Aging was able to purchase and distribute 600 Emergency Food Boxes throughout Franklin County. Each box contains...
In Loving Memory of My Angel Niklas Adams-Thompson
My Shoes I am wearing a pair of shoes They are ugly shoes Uncomfortable shoes I hate my shoes Each day I wear them and each day I wish I had another...
Dear Editor
Dear Editor, On behalf of the Men’s Council of the Kanienkehaka Kaianerehkowa Kanonhsesne – People of the Longhouse, the following information is being offered, courtesy of the original work done by...
Thank You
A big thank you to Lorraine Bero and helpers for making our New Years Eve so enjoyable at the Snye Rec. It was awesome. Thanks again, Liz & Elders...
Thank you
Thank you, On Wednesday December 22, we drew the three winners for the Christmas Shopping Spree Raffle. The winners are: Kim Loran: won $3,000 Jacob Burk: won $1,500 Dave Hanna: won $500 We would...
Thank You
Thank You We would like to thank all those who took the time to help our family in our time of need. Rosemarie, Sonia, Louise, Akat, Alice, Martha, Big Boy & Casey, Perry, John, Andrew, Cindy &...
Ernie Benedict: Akwesasne's Conscience
My wife, Joanne Shenandoah, and I were preparing to attend the annual Midwinter Ceremony at Akwesasne when we were told of the passing of Ernie Benedict, one of the most venerated of Mohawk elders....
ESP Psychic Fair attracts Akwesasne community
ESP Psychic Fair made a stop at the Best Western in Cornwall on Jan. 6, 7, & 8 of last week. Ten psychics with abilities ranging from stellar...
Tribe holds public meeting on broadband initiative
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe held the first of three public meetings to discuss the Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) on Jan. 6 at the Community Building. Jamie Bay and Steve Cook are two members of...
Twinleaf customer wins $1,000 in free gas
Jamie Marlow from Massena, NY recently won $1,000 in free gas from the Twinleaf franchise. From Dec. 6-31, customers at Twinleaf or Jreck Subs in...
Austrians and Mohawks share cultures at Kana:takon School
Submitted by Lynn McCarthy On Wednesday, January 5th , the students and staff of Kana:takon School welcomed four Austrian citizens into their...
Weight Loss and Health Secrets with Jason Christoff
There are 5 basic pillars of health. Those 5 pillars are food quality, proper sleep, clean water, exercise and proper rest. If improved health was one of your New Years’ resolutions these are going to...
