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Kanietakeron Larry Thompson pled guilty Tuesday to one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief in connection with the Aug. 11, 2011 incident where he used an excavator to dig up contaminated soil at the former General Motors Powertrain site. At the hearing he told the judge, “I have no regrets, I did what I did for right.” He was originally charged with second-degree criminal mischief, resisting arrest and second-degree reckless endangerment. Judge Jerome Richards had previously dismissed charges of resisting arrest and reckless end...
In a ceremony that took place on Sunday, December 9th at St. Andrews Catholic Church in St. Andrew’s West, Mamie David was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award serves as a means of celebrating the extraordinary contributions and achievements made by Canadians. According to the Governor General’s website, to be eligible for the honor one must: Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, but need not necessarily reside in...
Akwesasne has a great reputation for helping out a family member, a friend, a neighbor, or one of their own. But most often when someone needs support, an Akwesasronon will help someone they have never even meet. And this past weekend proved no different. The Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club hosted a chicken barbecue for Joseph Cross of Kawehnoke, the son of Anne Marie Cross. Joseph is currently in Ottawa Children’s Hospital of Ontario being treated for an inoperable brain cancer. Board members, s...
On Sunday morning, the American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion joined together to host Breakfast with Santa. Members could sign up family from infant to 12 years old to visit Santa and get a present. Members from all three branches were busy all morning cooking breakfast, which included eggs, pancakes, bacon and much more. It’s about the third year they have put on the event and Harris Cole said, “It’s great, we like doing it and we always get a good turnout. The kids...
MCA’s Wholistic Health and Wellness Program sponsored the presentation of Michele Caliva of Upstate New York Poison Center, Upstate Medical University, on December 6, 2012. Ms. Caliva gave two presentations at 11am and 7pm at the Hogansburg Fire Station on Route 37. Each hour-long presentation was packed with information on the newest and latest drugs being used and how people are physically reacting to these drugs. Information was given from the perspective of police, EMT’s and ER rooms fro...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Jacqueline J. “Butchie” Francis, age 66, of 9 Third Street, St. Regis, peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 11, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jacqueline was born March 21, 1946 in Massena, the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia Brown Konkoski. She was raised by her mother and step-father, Mitchell Jacobs after her father died in 1948 when she was 2 years old. Jacqueline attended St. Regis Mohawk and Salmon River Central Schools. She also wen...
Letter to Community Beware of Leon’s Furniture It is said that when it comes to customer service, if an individual has a positive experience with the seller, that person will tell 3 or 4 other people of the positive experience. On the other hand if an individual has a negative experience with a seller, that person will tell 8 to 10 other people. My latest experience with Leon’s Furniture Store in Cornwall is the reason why I am telling you of my negative experience that I had as a customer of their store. On November 7, 2012, my wife and I wen...
She:kon, We are writing this letter with great urgency regarding the injustice our family has suffered over the past seven years as a result of a decision made by the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs to the estate matter of our deceased brother, Matthew Elmer White. He died intestate of a heart attack in March 2005, was not married and did not have any children. We are his only surviving family members. After we buried our brother, we gathered to discuss settlement of his estate. It was conveyed on several occasions to us by Matthew...
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Karen Ann Terrance From the Family July 14, 1944 – December 14, 2012 Missing You At Christmas Every day without you Since you had to go. Is like summer without sunshine And Christmas without snow. I wish that I could talk to you. There’s so much I would say. Life has changed so very much Since you went away. I miss the bond between us. And I miss your kind support. You’re in my mind and in my heart. And every Christmas thought. I’ll always feel you close to me. And though you’re far from sigh...
By Mark Kawesoton Light Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today I haven’t written anything in a long time. This time of year is always hard on our family. I want to take some time to remember my son, Sky Light. September 8 was six years since the Creator decided it was his time to go. It seems like it was just yesterday I heard his motorcycle flying down the road at four in the morning and then a loud pop. I ran outside to find Sky and Devon both lifeless. Devon was a young man who was crossing the street at the wrong time and w...
Submitted by Sue Ellen Herne Traditional Arts Classes are winding down for the year, at the museum. Throughout November, Alicia Cook held a beaded moccasin class at the Akwesasne Museum. The class made traditional Haudenosaunee style moccasins with raised beadwork on the vamps and collars. Students enjoyed Alicia’s good nature and vast knowledge, as well as the camaraderie of fellow students. On the 1st of December, Ian Clute conducted a feather fan class. In one morning, his students each c...
The A/CDP Prevention Program was celebrating the joys of Christmas last week by taking a group of young ladies to a live performance of The Nutcracker. The ballet was held on Friday, December 7, 2012 at the National Arts Center in Ottawa, Ontario. Dressed to impress in their pretty sequined dresses, the girls fit right in with cast of the ballet. For some of the Prevention Program’s participants, this was the first time attending a formal performance such as the Nutcracker. The girls and t...
On December 8th and 9th a Christmas Craft Sale was held at the St. Regis Recreation. Thirty venders attended, showing their talents and skills. The sale included a variety of things from beadwork, quilts, earrings, moccasins and much more. The players of the 15-U lacrosse team helped fundraise on Saturday for their trip to Florida with a kickball tournament called “Frozen kickball.” On Sunday they had raffled off a few items. The Soaring Eagles Volleyball girls 16-U team also fundraised in ord...
Name: Autumn Kawennaienhne Lazore Born: Friday, October 19, 2012 Weight: 7lbs. 15oz. Length: 18.5 inches Parents: Regis and Delores Lazore Siblings: Iehente and Mr. Wil Totas: Peter and Grace Mitchell, the Late Jake and Isabel Lazore...
Name: Zoe Rita Smoke Born: Sunday, November 4, 2012 Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. Length: 22 inches Parents: Chloe Cebek and Taylor Smoke Paternal Grandparents: Doug and Diane Smoke Maternal Grandparents: Natasha and Richard Cebek Paternal Great Grandparents: Leon and Rita Richards, Edward and Selena Smoke Maternal Great Grandparents: Anne Cebek, Gregory Gorby, Kristina and Jules Olitski...
Indian Time features all the babies born in 2012 in our first issue of 2013. Please bring in your baby’s photo and information so they will be included. They can also be emailed to [email protected] or bring them to our office anytime on or before December 17th. Please include: If it’s a boy or girl Baby’s name Date of birth Weight Parents Siblings Grandparents Great grandparents Call 358-9531 or 575-2063 if you need further information....
Name: Hendrix Wallace Rourke Born: Saturday, November 10, 2012 Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. Parents: Jori Rourke and Tevin Terrance Maternal Grandparents: Debbie and Timmy Rourke Paternal Grandparents: Brooke Terrance and Andrew Jacobs Maternal Greatgrandparents: Cecilia Point and Joe Odjick, Isabel and Joseph Rourke Paternals Great grandparents: Valerie and Phillip Terrance, Darlene and Wallace Jacobs...
Name: Gavin Ross David Born: Friday, November 9, 2012 Weight: 9 lbs. 9 oz. Length: 20 inches Parents: Garett David and Leslie Nelson Siblings: Layla, Benjamin, Anthony, Camaro, Christie, and Denali Grandparents: Brenda David, Robert Ayotte, Martha Nelson Great Grandparents: the late Madeline and Ross David, late Helen and Haslem Nelson...
Name: Maxwell Francis Peter McDonald Born: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 Weight: 7lbs. 6.5ozs. Parents: Hannah Lafrance & Rob McDonald Maternal Grandparents: Bill & Hilary Lafrance Paternal Grandparents: Jackie Benedict & the late Francis McDonald...
Name: Maryn Crystal Thompson Born: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 Weight: 6 lbs. 2 ozs. Parents: Angela Thompson & Thomas Day Sibling: Hayden Thompson...
Name: Mila Belle Tewatenneh Thomas Born: Thursday, March 8, 2012 Weight: 8lbs. 5oz. Parents: Julie Francis and Lee Thomas Maternal Grandparents: Michael & Ann Francis Paternal Grandparents: Sam Thomas & the late Timmy Cook Great Grandparents: The late Herbi & Jean Herne, Mary Francis & the late Michael Francis Sr., Abe Thomas & Hazel Thomas, Dick & Theresa Cook...
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it’s no wonder. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would. Tips...
USDA WILL ALLOW MORE MEAT, GRAINS IN SCHOOL LUNCHES In response to pressure from school administrators and elected officials concerned over calorie limits on school lunches, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday that his Department will eliminate daily and weekly limits on grains and meat. Several lawmakers, including Congressman Bill Owens, wrote to the USDA earlier this year asking that the Department revisit regulations on calorie limits for school lunches, and applauded USDA’s reconsideration of the i...
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