A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Fort Covington - It was a special night for the Salmon River Shamrocks’ Girls Basketball Team. Junior Abby Kelly broke the SRC All-Time Points Record that was previously set at 1140 points. Kelly started off the 2012-13 season with 828 points. In the first game against Colton-Pierrepont she tallied a team-high 25 points. She went on to contribute 15 points in a loss against Canton. Kelly rebounded positively from the loss to Canton and put up a convincing game-high 32 points to lead the S...
If you attempt to get to Alice Hyde Hospital you might find you need to take a different route than Park Street. Early this week, the town of Malone extended its state of emergency for the region, which was declared last week after the Salmon River flooding caused by a 4,000-foot ice jam. The area especially hurt was Lower Park St. where eight families had to be evacuated last week. Four inches of water were reported over the roadway in the 300 block of Lower Park where the evacuations occurred...
Submitted by Darcy O’Connell The Student Council at Tsi Snaihne School selects a student activity each month. The Student Council chose to have a Movie Day on Friday, January 25th. All the students enjoyed the free movie, popcorn and juice box. As part of their responsibilities, the Student Council chooses one community fund raiser each month to give back to the community which helps to support us throughout the school year. For Movie Day, the Student Council asked for donations of a food i...
January 24, 2013 - Chief Theresa Spence and Raymond Robinson have officially ended their hunger strikes today. This announcement comes after a signed declaration of commitment on behalf of Treaty Chiefs, the Assembly First Nations (AFN), the Native Women Association of Canada (NWAC), the New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Liberal Party of Canada in implementing the thirteen point action plan. First Nation leaders participated in an honouring ceremony for Chief Theresa Spence and Elder Raymond Robinson to acknowledge and thank them for their sel...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Joseph L.S. “Moje” Cross, age 19, of 35 Kawenoke Apt. Road, lost his valiant and courageous battle with brain cancer on Saturday morning, January 26, 2013 at the Hospice Cornwall. He was diagnosed on November 13, 2009 and so badly wanted to live and beat the cancer. Joseph was born October 31, 1993 in Worcester, Massachusetts the son of Jose Paulino and Ann Marie Cross. He graduated in 2012 from Salmon River Central School where he excelled in the sciences. He had returned to Sal...
Elizabeth Herne Durham, age 88 of Eastwood, passed on to join her ancestors and beloved family on Sunday, January 27, 2013. She was born February 15, 1924, the daughter of Hattie Roundpoint and George Herne. She was born and raised on the Akwesasne Mohawk reservation on Cornwall Island, Ontario, Canada and on State Road in Hogansburg, NY. She is survived by daughters Lisa and Debra Durham, Cathy Turner, a brother Raymond and numerous grandchildren. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Leroy...
Thank You Special thanks to mystery man. During the early days of January 2013 Akwesasne had a heavy snowfall and the community was at a standstill. I, like many others was deeply snowed in. Much to my surprise and delight, a truck came into my yard and proceeded to clear the driveway, then as quickly as he cleared, he left. I was unable to catch him and offer payment but he was gone. I wish to thank this person and give him my appreciation for his good deed in my time of need. Niawenkowa, Monica Jacobs...
Dear Editor, She:kon. As 2013 unfolds, the plight of New York State economic conditions has been revealed. New York State has announced an intention to suspend New York driver’s licenses potentially for “people who owe more than $10,000 in taxes” according to published reports. I note that the affected population of this proposal is not citizens of New York but “people.” How will this scraping-the-bottom-of-the-barrel measure affect Akwesasne? Will prominent local business people be forced to hire chauffeurs from Massena and Malone to get ar...
Letter to the Editor I would like to congratulate the White Family for their determination in regaining the property and house of their late brother Matthew Elmer White. All the fraud and error committed by the Garrows and MCA is shameful. It has been, and still is, the Onkwehonweh tradition that the land and house stays in the family, and that whoever takes responsibility for the funeral expenses is the beneficiary. The community needs to stay behind them and support them - I know I will. In my previous article to Indian Time, I stated that I...
To the Editor, This will be my last letter regarding the issue with the house. The people that matter know the truth but I have to address a few issues in Mr. White’s last letter. The so-called “will” (written on a bar napkin, in a bar, when all the participants were drinking heavily) was not discovered until the spring of 2012, Muzz passed away in December of 2010. No deed was issued to the White’s until this time. After the deed was issued in April of 2012, I did not receive any eviction notices. I would also like to point out that when a...
Name: Carter Jon Mitchell Born: Friday, January 18, 2013 Weight: 8 lbs. 6 ozs. Length: 20 inches Parents: Tyson & Amanda Mitchell Paternal Grandparents: Cathy & Roger Mitchell Maternal Grandparents: Darlene & Michael Lalonde Paternal Great Grandparents: Dolores & the late Clarence Thompson, Winifred & Reginald Mitchell Maternal Great Grandparents: the late Thomas & Theresa Lalonde, the late Dorothy and Edmund Muir Great Great Paternal Grandmother: Beatrice Jacobs...
January 24, 2013 - Cornwall, ON - On December 18th, 2012, Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members investigated an individual suspected of selling contraband tobacco from his residence. A search warrant was executed at this Cornwall residence, and approximately half of a case of tobacco and a small amount of marihuana were seized. The owner, Marcel CAMPEAU (age 60) from Cornwall, was arrested for his involvement. In the afternoon of December 19th, 2012, a concerned resident called 9-1-1 to...
The Salmon River Central Class of 2013 has started their countdown to graduation that has been set for Friday, June 21st, 2013. With the start of the second semester, the graduation class has a little less than four months until they exit the hallways and doors of their soon to be alma-mater. Like-wise, the All-Night Graduation Party committee is full steam ahead with planning the 28th consecutive drug and alcohol free party. Originally started in 1985 by a group of concerned community members, the mission remains the same – to provide a ...
Submitted by Connie Gerow, 4-H Tribal Mentoring Coordinator The 4-H Mighty Shamrocks Tribal Mentoring program is pleased to announce another Family Night Outing. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 6th at the Salmon River Central High School Cafeteria. Starting at 6pm, a Spaghetti Dinner will be held for any child who is enrolled in the 4-H Franklin County Cornell Cooperative Extension monitored program and their immediate family. This event is free for the 4-H Family. In order to plan, families are encouraged to respond to their in...
Submitted by Gere Jacobs On January 23, 2013, the Smart City Toastmasters Club of Cornwall celebrated their 10th Anniversary. The guest speaker of the evening was Cornwall Mayor Bob Kilger (former toastmaster). He expressed that everyone who is in a toastmasters club is a capable leader. Taking a different path like becoming a member of a toastmasters club will surely result in a new you. You can join to build communication and leadership skills, overcome the fear of public speaking or just for...
In Memory of: Chase Seymour & Selena Beauvais Lovingly Remembered By: Aunt Barbara Seymour In Memory of: Josef Brac, Anna Tittle, Sarah David, Dorothy Buckshot, Walter Dorbeck, Reginald White, Robert Duncan, Olive Blanchard, Marita Skidders, Freda Cooper, Catherine Tarbell all Lovingly Remembered By the Staff of Tsi ion kwa nonh so: te Arney Wood remembered by James & Judy Romeo Ruest remembered by Loving Wife Gerry Michael Joey David remembered by Charity & Makalli Sarah David remembered by Debbie Thomas Anna Mae Laughing remembered by Wayne...
We all pick up emotional burdens of varying weights and sizes while growing through life. Many eventually fall by the wayside, some we learn to live with, while others are more like a thorn in one’s heart, or worse, causing enough pain and anguish to impact the quality of life. It is always worthwhile to attempt minimizing or eliminating such emotional impediments to living a happier life, though for many people the need to do so is vital to being able to comfortably move forward in life at all. Different emotional burdens affect each of us i...
A local resident of Akwesasne was witness to history on January 26, 2013 as delegates chose the first female Premier after the third round of voting. Beverly Pyke has been active in provincial politics for at least 3 years and she traveled to Toronto and the former Maple Leaf Gardens as a delegate to vote for the next Premier of Ontario. Delegates went through three rounds of voting, leaving three strong delegates down from 5. Sandra Pupatello and Gerard Kennedy made the last two rounds and...
The Akwesasne Beauty Expo is coming to the St. Regis Recreation Center on February 13, 2013. The idea, according to Case Manager Corrine Johnson, has been in the works for over a year. “Just getting the idea, and the support and running with it,” Johnson said. “I started to think that we need to help our clients in a different way, like in the promotional sense.” The hairstylists came up over and over, and I said let’s support them because there may be some people that want to be hair stylists...
Dear Monica, What is Linux? Should I install it on my old computer? Sincerely, Looking at Linux. Dear Looking at Linux, Linux is a computer operating system (OS). The most popular OS are from Microsoft and Apple. Microsoft offers Windows and Apple offers OS X Mountain Lion. Operating systems that are not as popular include Google Chrome and Linux. Linux is open source, free to download, and free to install. You can install Linux to either replace the old operating system or as another option on the same computer. Computer technicians like to in...
This belt, called the George Washington Belt, is a covenant belt with the thirteen original United States. The thirteen large figures of men represent the thirteen states, their hands joined in friendship with the two center figures which are standing at each side of a house. The two center men are the Mohawks (Keepers of the Eastern Door of the Long House or Iroquois Confederacy) and the Senecas (Keeper or Door-keeper of the western part of the League). This belt commemorates the Treaty of...
I first met Jose Verdugo when he was nine years old. His grandmother is from Akwesasne and his Mom brought Verdugo back to Akwesasne for a vacation when he was nine years old and he never left. So Verdugo is still on vacation in Akwesasne. When I stopped in to talk with him, he was as I remember; soft spoken, sensitive, focused. Verdugo is Mohawk, he belongs to the Wolf Clan and he is very interested in the state of affairs of Akwesasne, the future of Akwesasne and how our youth are going to...
1. Tekathonwenhtánions I am sledding a lot 2. Tewakatirontákie ne teionthonwenhtáhkhwa I am pulling a sled 3. Wa’kia’kié:nen’ne I fell down 4. Í:iah tewakkarewáhton I did not get hurt 5. Owisà:ke tekatsihkwá:’eks I am playing ice hockey 6. Tekata’aranónhnha I am guarding the net 7. Tekato’tsinehtsheróntha I am skating 8. Owisà:ke tekahthénnoks I am playing ball on the ice 9. Tewako’tsískwas I slipped 10. Wa’kitskó:tane I fell on my butt 11. Owisà:ke kahriohkawí:nes I am ice fishi...
Akwesasne, NY - The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club (ABGC) will be changing their daily hours to more adequately serve club members. With the hiring of a new Teen Program Coordinator, Club hours will change to provide teens an opportunity every Friday to have the Club to themselves from 6pm to 10pm! This will mean that hours Monday through Friday will change to 2pm – 6pm and Friday 2pm -10pm, with 12 year olds and under leaving by 6pm! The new hours will be beginning on Monday, February 11, 2013! ABGC is looking to offer more interactive a...
COURT Massena, NY - Karinda M. White, 20, of 4 Lighthouse Road, Cornwall Island, Ont., was granted a six-month adjournment in contemplation of dismissal by Acting Massena Village Justice James M. Crandall. Her court appearance stems from a Jan. 21 incident where she was allegedly found with .6 grams of marijuana at the U.S. port of entry in Rooseveltown from which she was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. FRAUD Cornwall, ON - Peggy Lazore, 42, of Akwesasne, was arrested on January 25th, 2013. It is alleged that on January 24th,...
