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•- *• «\*». .•> . •**• 'yg*^ | •• • Photo Credit: Dianne Swamp AKWESASNE ATHLETES — Akwesasne Front row (1-i 1 ) Leroy Swamp and Doug athletes participated in the Iroquois Na- Smoke, Back row (1-r) Brett Bradley, Lewis tional World Class Lacrosse Series, 1986. Mitchell, Mark Martin and Dave White. Akwesasne Mohawk Sqliool Gra^uatibrl 1986 1 TRUST ••••?\ •••\ : .:- : '••••:' >..'-^-.t;S ••/.:- :•• (isf /s hard to understand. It takes a long time to build yp, soft >t like a Ziouse ofcardsi But one[slight action CanimakeAfall easi- . Sometimes, people £ et so sick of picking up the cardsand star- • nil over again to build it back up, that they just pick up the •ds and pack them away. Others seem toJusi go around mak- nil the houses of curds fall, so th&t people lose their faith m name. It's sort of up to one's self to reinforce the trust other's ' the card house fall. — Damon Oakes - Grade 8S June 1986 ' •\' f in one and not le K>\1I\ Scanlon liiinatline Boots I'aymond Cook Kimborlv David i hi iMopher DeGonzajque !;miic Francis i i ;icv King 1 lilia Lazore Stewart Leaf 1 icluros Mitchell ken Mitchell Damon Oakes Heather Phillips • Cies Sharrow ( orv_Sunday Man Thompson ! i ic Thompson Knstian Thompson shannon Thompson I amniv White GRADUATES 1985-86 8L-Mr. Lawrie John Adams Angela David- Vanessa David Dari Gibson • Stanley Jacobs Thomas Jock Chris Lazore Allan Mitchell Patti Mitchell Ryan Oakes Madeline Peters Tina Point Edward Roundpoint Renee Roundpoint Paul Sawatis David Sunday Leona Sunday Jeff Thompson Michael Thompson Wanda Thompson MEDAL WIlVNEHS— KlNDBBCJ i. st Achievement; Bobbie Jo Vyhite a.^t Behavior: Natasha Thompson \inhawk: Jonathan Thompson UnM Improved: Joshua Jacobs !(.st Attendance: Cheryl Boots MEDAL WINNERS — GRADE 1 (:hristophef Thompson I arah Thompson ) Treyor Skidders \ ) Stacey Montour Lesley Cook- Curtis White , WINNERS — GRADE 2 pril Benedict teven Lazore tobbie Lee King Lindsay Roundpoint :hristopher Thompson i WINNERS — GRADE 3 llayton Benedict loyd Thomas ivan Thompson :orrine Thompson ames Barnes WINNERS — GRADE 4 Brandi Benedict Brandi Benedict ii'M Achievement: ;<•-,( Kffort: V'-,t Attendance: ~.t ',i'st Mohawk: ii'st Behavior: MEDA Achievement: . Attendance: \tohavvk: t Improved: Behavior: < MEDA Improved: i Hist Attendance: '. it',! Mohawk: .-'ii'M Achievement: ; 'x'si Kffort: MEDA i:\si Achievement: VM Mohawk: liest •lust Improved: Clifford Benedict iteM Behavior: Kariwate Mitchell ;< ht Attendance: Bridgett Skidders MEDAL WINNERS — GRADE 5 VM Mohawk: H'*M Achievement: Must Improved: st Behavior: Attendance: l He Karen Thompson Crystal Mitchell' Venus Gambill Shelby Mitchell 1) Crystal Mitchell 2) Janet Manielly MEDAL WINNERS — GRADE 6 t Achievement: Troy Point >t Mohawk: Troy Point it Attendance: 1) Troy Point 2) Jason Leaf st Improved: Stuart Leaf t Behavior: Selena Beauvais MEDAL WINNERS — GRADE 7R st Mohawk: Pandy Hill st Attendance: Tina Benedict st Achievement: Tira Benedict )st Improved: Brandon David B«jst Effort: Leslie Papineau MEDAL WINNERS — GRADE .78 f) Athlete & Academic Improvement: Paul Buckshot ist improved: d Fi i c \1 He Brenda Francis st Achievement: Paul Jackson fk st Mohawk: Eddy Lazore st Attendance: Holly-Seymour GRADE 8 GRADUATION AWARD WINNERS l bp Male Athlete — Damon; Oakes I op Female Athlete — Patti Mitchell v dedictorian — Edward Roundpoint Highest Male Academic Achievement — Damon Oakes I1 ghest Female Academic Acfotevement — Patti Mitchell r|>p Student — Mohawk, Native Studies — Stanley Jacobs — Heather Phillips i itizenship Awards — John Adams Renee Roundpoint Wanda Thompson | Alan Thompson Jamie Francis I . Teres Sharrow Umsholm Award ^ Troy Point KHigious Awards — John Adams - Delorts Mitchell «> •' • Iroquois National Lacrosse Host Games The Iroquois National Lacrosse team hosted a World class lacrosse series held in Buffalo New York, July 14 to July 16, ^986. The games featured the fastest action packed playing by the best athletes from four different nations. The Haudeno- saiinee offered their team, the Iroquois Nationals, in the World Glass games to play teams from Australia, the United States ,;and England. T'he games took place at the Rotary Field on the Main Street campus of the State University of New York at Buf- falo. The Buffalo series hosted by the Iroquois Nationals was a prelude to the World Lacrosse Tournament, scheduled to be held at Toronto, Ontario from July 18 to July 26, 1986, which did not invite our National team to participate in. It is unfor- tunate for the Iroquois National team that they were not asked to participate in the World Class Tournament because our Na- tional Team has shown to have the athletic caliber to play against any of the other nations' world class teams. The, first game pitted the Iroquois Nationals against the Australia Team. Australia won with 23 scores while the Iro- qouis Nationals ended up with 16 goals. After the game both teams were given royal treatment at a nearby reservation with a banquet held in their honor. Both teams also witnessed a fire ball game to end the evening festivities. The second game was between the Iroquois Nationals and the United States team. The U.S.A. team won overwhelmingly with 32 goals with the Iroquois Nationals scoring 13 goals. Although the U;S.A. team outplayed our team, it was a learning experience for the U.S.A. team. Iroquois Nationals had a few tricks under their hat which baffled the U.S.A. team. The Iro- quois National players used the old hidden ball trick which resulted in two scores for the Iroquois Nationals, done with style and help frorrrteamwork. These two scores ivere ma'de by Doug Smoke and Jimmy Bissell Jr. Even though the Iroquois National team lost against the U.S.A. team, to b; sure the UfikA./teani learnyd from those whose Eicierw in'Billed the lacrosse, game The U.S.A. team has held title to the World Class Lacrosse Tournament for the past few years and is favored to win the title again this year at the games held in Toronto, Ontario. The third and final competition with the Iroquoi Nationals against England resulted in the lose of our team. The English team scored 24 goals while the Iroquois Nationals scored 14 Igoals. This game marked another event in time which pitted the English team against^another all Indian team which was pjayed 100 years ago. This note was observed by Onondaga Chief Oren Lyons during the opening statment given at the start of the game. Even, if our National team was defeated in these exhibition series of World Class Field Lacrosse games, it only proves the possibility of the potential of the Iroquois National Team to^be a strong contender the next time around. ••':._-., —Dianne Swamp *^\ ^ - f^ rNOfR /\l v\l l/Ni IAIWWI A Voice From The Eastern Boor Volume Accident Claims Life A one car accident claimed the life of Phillip David, 21 of Cor- , nwall Island on Rt. 132 Sunday Jujy 13. The accident occured at the Customs building in Dundee. Randy Delormier, 18 of Cornwall Island was operating a 1980 Ford eastbound when the car left the highway striking a tree and a border post. The vehicle was split in half and all three occupants were ejected. Charles Thompson, 21 and Phillip David both passengers of the vehical were transported to Maione Hospital by the Fort Covington Rescue. David was then transferred to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital where he died of his injuries. Thompson was treated and released later that morning. Delormier was picked up by the Community Watch near Frank Snyders on Rt. 37. Although the investigation is continuing, excessive speed and alcohol were attributed the cause of the accident, according to the Quebec Provincial Police. 4, Number 19 July 23, 1986 Price: $ .50 u. 5JV' »9 •\ .~* ''d - u *i-t * ,*vj, * \« 1? :M valid ope Council Requests Closing of Central Foundry Landfill The St.j Regis Mohawk Tribal Council has requested the New York Sta e Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) close the General Motors Central Foundry Industrial Landfill. The landfill is located 25 yards of the St. Lawrence River and borders the Racquette Point area of the Reservation. The Council is concerned about contamination of the ground- water, surface runoff, and contamination of the St. Lawrence River from chemicals containing in the landfill. The Environmental Health staff has learned that the General Motors Central Foundry Industrial Landfill does not have a rating permit as required under Part 360 of the DEC Regulatkns. It is very doubtful that operation of 1 the landfill eet the requirements of Part 360. e 12, 1986, the Tribal Council sent a letter to Norman would m On Juri Nogenchi lck, Director, Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste of the DEC, requesting that his Department take immediate steps to fclose the Central Foundry Industrial Landfill. On July 3, 1986, Mr. Nosenchuck replied stating.\As pointed out in your letter, the General Motors Central Foundry In- dustrial Landfill does not have a valid operating permit. ^ However, at present there are over 300 active facilities in New M'aris Stati*.which arfrin-the-aam^-catcgory. Muohkn' ogress -has- ' been made to date in correcting this situation and currently 94 of these facilities are under a consent order requiring upgrade or closure. However, given our finite resources, we cannot pursue active enforcement against all landfills without permits at once.\ Mr, Nosenchuck concluded his letter stating that any ques- tions could best be answered by Mr. Thomas Brown, Regional Director for the DEC's Region 6 office. . On July 16, 1986, the Tribal Council sent a request to Mr. Thomas Brown, Region 6 DEC Director, that his Department take immediate steps to close the Central Foundry Industrial Landfill. The Tribal Council is waiting for a response to this re- quest. ' -.•.'\.. •••.'; .-•V'V\.•:'•'•''••• ••,••'-•• '•• • : •. Also on July 16\ the Environmental Management Council for St. Lawrence County was contacted for assistance in pressur- ing the Department of Environmental Conservation to enforce their Part 360 regulation at the Genera) Motors Central Foun- dry Industrial Landfill. No word has been received from the Environmental Management Council as to what they will do. An update on this problem will be made in the coming weeks as additional information is received. Should Community residents have any- questions*, please contact the -Envfronmeh' taf Heafth Office <# 518-35«»2^2^ : ^--^-y ;yy---\ s '• •}••;'•' {'iie ! l, : ^-'-.i 1 . : -:^ - p^^^^i^^.-;^--;-. -.«..-,•••• .'...••*• M-tr-- • -,.- '/»-.-•-• • • ;. •- Sturgeon Contaminated with PCBs The Environmental Health staff, St. Regis Mohawk Health Services has received PCB results on the analysis of samples taken from a sturgeon netted in the St. Lawrence River adja- cent to Racquette Point. The sturgeon was approximately 67 inches in length and weighed about 200 pounds. Analysis of the samples was done by Ward Stone. New York State Depart- ment of Environmental Conservation Wildlife Pathologist. PCB levels detected in the liver, eggs, and steak were 10.2 parts per million (ppm), 7,95 ppm and 3.41 ppm respectively. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stan- dard, which is 2.0 ppm, the sturgeon is unsuitable for human consumption. Preliminary results of pesticide analysis indicate elevated levels also exist. However, the pesticijde results are being con- firmed and quantitative results are unavailable at this time. It should be noted that pesticides includjs such chemicals as DDE, DDT, mirex and chlordane. The Environmental Health staff j has learned that the Akwesasne resident who captured the sturgeon has eaten it. The New York State Department of Health has been contacted to find out about possible health effects to the resident from eating the PCB contaminated sturgeon. The Health Department spokesman stated that although the PCB levels exceeded the FDA standard for PCB levels, the levels were not high enough to cause PCB poisoning. He stated that continued exposure by eating PCB contaminated sturgeons could lead to health problems. It is difficult to state what health problems may occur because it is not known what health effects are from low level exposure to PCBs over a long period of time. Mohawk Smugglers Arrested Fredrick J. Scullin Jr. U.S. Attorney for the northern district of New York announced that two Mohawks were arrested on charges of conspiracy and allien smuggling. Albert Jocko, 46, of Kawenoke and Thomas Jock, 47, of Tsis- niene, were arrested by agents of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service as they were crossing the U.S. — Canadian Border at the Massena port of entry. A Federal Grand Jury indictment filed against Jocko and Jock charged both with being involved in an allien smuggling, which took place in May of this year. A third Canadian, Melton Powell, indicted along with jock and Jocko has yet to be announced. If convicted. Jocko faces imprisonment up to 10 years and/or $4000 fine. Jock could be sentenced up to 15 years and/or $6000 fine. • - . • • ' The case was investigated by special agents of the Immigra- tion and Naturalization Services and is being prosecuted by assistant P;S. Attorney Paula Oman of Syracuse, New York. Akwesasne Tri-(S>iipci! Meets The Akwesasne Tri-Council met oft Saturday,^ July 12, 1986 at the Kanatakon Recreational Hall\. Issues centered on rufes and regulations of the Tri^ouncil f Land Claims f Judicial System, and a new Customs regulation. . . A commission of six people was set up to draft the rules and regulations of the Akwesasne Tri-CouneiU A resolution was passed for all three councils to compile and share information concerning Land Claims. : A resolution was passed to establish a Judicial Commission for the entire community of Akwesasne. A resolution was passed to rescind the present customs regulation for 30 days. A new regulation will be adopted by the Akwesasne Tri-Council. . •,-•••—' A presentation was made by the Rev. John MaraCle concern- ing Mohawk Nation license plates. ! ; • The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne urged the other two councils to adopt Pat Thomas and Sam Henderson as coroners jfor the entire Akwesasne Community. ...... The Akwesasne Tri-Council agreed to^ meet next week to finish the Agenda. ...\ .'.•;.v,v••'' :1 r..;'.;/>:_.;. : • y New Coroners For Mohawk Council of On July 8, 1986 Pat Thomas ind Sam^wlJtenderson were designated district coroners for Kawenole,; Tatenfenne, and Kanatakon by Mohawk Council of Afcw<»asne grand Chief Mike Mitchell. Thomas has, worked with both the Akvresasne Emergency Team and the St. Regis Rescue. She han three Emergency Medical Training courses and one Bed Grtis* certificate to her credit. •. . • -• ••-'.••'•'.;••••••'\•. H'••'•• •'.'••' • •'••! -i ' . Henderson is a certified embalmer wtthrtwenty-three years of experience. He is located at the oW Tekahswenhkarorens. ^L Berth have generously volunteered their munity. It was felt that the previous OCHT^ in Valleyfield Quebec was to far away to t three districts, adequately. Previously, the coroner took -one to two 1 from VaDeyfield. The coroners duties are play was involved and topronounce the It was fek by both Thomas and \^ tragedy to leave the bodies, disrespi hours while a coronw was trying to Inn Hotel in nothecom- • who was located t the needs of the '' • : {•••••• ^ j.to arrive here ! determine if Toul dead. a needless y, for one to two the scene. K'^'t<-Vv- - ,','•', '/,•';; ,£ ( '',i:,_^4_ 'Jr Mi M< '•A 'it.; i' : :.'- :>•••' -
