Articles from the November 20, 2008 edition
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Three dead in controversial Cornwall Island crash
On Friday, Nov. 14, between 7 and 8 p.m. a red mini-van driven by a young Quebec man was seen traveling at high rates of speed in Akwesasne and Cornwall. Authorities say that 21-year-old Dany Gionet...
Police charge couple with 2nd degree murder in Hathaway investigation
Following more than two months of intense investigation, authorities announced Wednesday afternoon that they believe to have solved the mysterious...
Police charge 34 in drug trafficking bust
Acting United States Attorney Andrew T. Baxter and Special-Agent-in-Charge John P. Gilbride of the Drug Enforcement Administration announced the unsealing of an indictment charging 34 individuals...
Students excel at AMBE Science Fair
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Science Fair – an annual tradition – was held last Thursday at the Snye Recreation Centre. Students in grades sixth and hig...
Seventh man indicted in Stockholm murder, three remain at large
Federal authorities have indicted a seventh individual in the robbery and death of Daniel Simonds in Stockholm in May of this year. Bryan A. “Wildcat” Herne, 31 of 73 Raquette Point Road was arr...
Elizabeth “Liz” Terrance
Elizabeth “Liz” Terrance, 63 of 19 Terrance Road, Hogansburg, died Sunday morning Nov. 16, 2008 at the home of her sister Maggie. She had been in fai...
Louis Gray Jr.
Mr. Louis “Buttercup” Gray, Jr., age 40, of 516 Cook Road, Hogansburg, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 16, 2008 in the emergency room at Mas...
Russell K. Smith
Russell K. Smith, age 71, of Honeoye Falls, NY, formerly of Nedrow, NY passed away on November 2, 2008 in Rochester. He was a graduate of Onondaga Cen...
Ray Tehanetorens Fadden
Ray Tehanetorens Fadden was born on August 23, 1910 in his grandparent’s farmhouse. Henry & Emma (Gibson) Fadden’s farm was located five miles east...
Michelle K. Blaise
Michelle K. Blaise, age 36, of Liberty Street, Keeseville, died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. She was born...
Without Tehanetorens Would Akwesasne Exist?
On November 14 Ray Fadden-Tehanetorens left this world to begin his journey along the stars back to the Creator’s land, a place of living light w...
Our Great Teacher - Ray Tehanetorens Fadden
Within the Adirondack evergreens, the sweet smell of balsam fir lingers in the air, and the raven’s call is all that disturbs the quiet of these a...
Thank you
Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who helped organize the silent auction, and, make the raffle tickets for the beautiful quilt. For all the people who graciously donated to our cause, we cannot...
Thank you
The children and family of Elizabeth “Arisaweh” “Bobbi” Balcom would like to extend our most heartfelt thank you to our friends and family who supported us last week through a variety of ways, some se...
Thank you
Niawen-Thank You to Kyle “Igor” Rourke for helping put out the fire at our home, 208 St. Regis Road. You overlooked your own safety and helped to move the generator, which was on fire. If it was...
Thank You
Wallace Jacobs Sr. & Family would like to send out a very big NIAWEN to everyone who made his Benefit Lasagna Lunch a huge success! We’d like to THANK all the community members who purchased a din...
Thank you
On behalf of Lilly Swamp, we would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to every individual who came out to support her at the Brass Horse on November 8th. We would also like to t...
Two charged with smuggling $1.74 million worth of Ecstasy
Two individuals face federal drug charges after authorities allegedly seized $1.74 million in Ecstasy pills from one of two vehicles involved. Benoit Goyette, 39 of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec is...
Letter to the Editor
Shekon Indian Time, Our Native American program here at Cayuga Correctional Facility is presently requesting your utmost understanding and...
Letter to the Editor
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne offers condolences to Kassian family, investigation underway On Friday, November 14th, the community of Akwesasne witnessed a tragic accident that took the lives of three...
To the Editor
Ray Fadden/Tehanetorens made a blazing fire from a tiny spark that was about to go out. When you read the newspapers from the 30’s and 40’s, our people seemed quite content to assimilate and get wit...
Faced With An OxyContin Addiction
OxyContin addiction has many faces. It could be residing next door in the guise of your neighbor. It could be present at your office. OxyContin addiction could be hiding behind the angst of your...
AMS participates in Bring Your Parent to School Day
November 12th was Bring Your Parent to School Day at Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School (AMS). The turnout was fantastic as ninety parents and family mem...
Akwesasne and Cornwall recognize World Diabetes Day
Akwesasne’s Community Health Program got together with Cornwall’s branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association to officially recognize World Dia...
Tribe schedules National Grid referendum
PRESS RELEASE — The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has scheduled a referendum for Saturday, December 13th, 2008 to consider two pending agreements with National Grid. The Tribal Council and National Gri...
