Indian Time - 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