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Page 8-May 29,1986-Fort Covington Sun-Fort Covington, N.Y. Legion Memorial Services Chief Jake Fire Honored Officiating at the ceremony were Rev. Rolland Hart, Rev. Donald Alex- ander and Post Chaplain, Millard Feimann. When Canada passed the Indian Advancement Act of 1884 it was with the idea that the more advanced bands of Indians in Canada could elect chiefs with the view of training them for exercising of munici- f pal powers. What Canada did not comprehend was that among Iroquoian communi- ties there already existed an order of government where the people had exclusive pow- ers in decision making and the men were elected through the women; where Indian rights were preserved through trea- ties and Councils had execu- tive powers to deal with governnents at the federal and international levels. Canada was determined to put in a new order of government within the Mohawk communi- ties whether or not the use of force involved was relevant. Jake Fire was one of the life Chiefs in the Village of St. Regis. His Council had been pleading with representatives of Canada to be left alone and be allowed to carry on with their daily lives under a system of government that their peo- ple recognized. At 4:00 a.m. on May 1, 1899, Col. Sherwood, leading a contingent of Dominion Police across the St. Lawrence River, occupied the Council Hall where they sent a mes- sage to the Chiefs to attend a special meeting regarding the buying of stone to build the collapsed piers at the Cornwall Bridge. As the Chiefs walked into the Council office they were thrown to the floor and handcuffed. One of the women notified the Head Chief, Jake Fire, and as he came through the door demanding the release of his fellow Chiefs, he was shot twice, the second shot being fatal. The police with their prisoners marched to the tug- boat and left the village. Jake Fire was shot down in cold blood while fighting for Mohawk Indian Government. In 1986 the Mohawk Coun- cil of Akwesasne has decided to recognize this day of honor- ing the memory of Chief Jake Fire and his gallant efforts to preserve the Mohawk Govern- ment and representation as understood by the Mohawk community of Akwesasne at that time. Just as the United States of America has pro- claimed a day set aside to rec- ognize the efforts of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Mohawk leadership has looked about its own history and recognized this day as a National Holiday for Mohawks. At the Memorial Day services held at the Fort Covington American Legion, Robert Stevens throws commemorative wreathe into the Salmon River from the Legion's boat dock installed this year. STRETCHY Hugs 'ri Stretches! This colorful stretch fabric shapes itself to your foot for the ultimate in easy comfort. It's truly instant comfort that lasts! In a range of sizes and widths, with the original patented Red Carper cushion of comfort. Kennedy Shoes Near Post Office Downtown Massena Local Students Honored at NCCC MALONE—North Coun- try Community College stu- dents from the Malone Cam- pus figured prominently in the college's end-of-the-year festivities. Nursing students were hon- ored at a moving Capping and Pinning Ceremony on Thurs- day evening, May 15, as friends, family and the college community gathered at the Franklin Academy audito- rium to see the students re- ceive their traditional caps and pins, marking the successful completion of the college nursing program. Malone Campus Dean Dr. Charles K. Barletta and Pres- ident David W. Petty offered congratulatory addresses, and Director of Nursing Patricia Randolph-Clark gave an emo- tional farewell address to the graduating nurses. Earlier, the nurses had entered the auditorium in a candlelight procession to the music of \We Are The World.\ After the capping and pin- ning of each nurse, the nurses rose and recited the Nursing Pledge. A reception for the gradu- ates and their guests followed. Awards Ceremony The following night, on May 16, the Malone Student Government Association hosted the annual awards ceremony in Ransom Hall on the NCCC campus. Dr. Barletta offered an introduction and salutation, and NCCC Board of Trustee Member Catherine Young gave the invocation. A Grad- uate Address by College President David W. Petty followed. Robert Fraser, senior member of the Malone cam- pus faculty, offered a salute to Class of '86, noting that the graduating class would be missed. Nancy Butchino, graduat- ing Student Government president, addressed her peers and thanked them for a re- warding college experience. At the close of her comments, she surprised everyone with an emotional salute and bou- quet of flowers for her hus- band. \I couldn't have done it without you,\ she said tearfully. Associate Professor Robert Brown and Malone faculty member James Henderson presided over the awards. Award winners were: Tina Recore, outstanding business scholar; Theresa Harte, outstanding secretarial scholar; TSarb Stone, out- standing humanities scholar; Larry Vera, outstanding crim- inal justice scholar; Lori Fel- lion, outstanding early admis- sions scholar, Franklin Academy, communications; Art Trombley, outstanding early admissions scholar, Franklin Academy, math/ science; Paula Allen, out- standing early admissions scholar, Brushton-Moira; Stacey Cunningham, out- standing early admissions scholar, Salmon River; Carter E. Dufrane, Malone Campus College service award; Nancy D. Butchino, Malone Campus College service award; Doris Moeller, Malone Campus College emergency medical technician ward; Melissa Du- frane, certificate of appreciation. NOW OPEN Leroux Oil Co. Former RAEOIL Station Across from St. Mary's Church. Ft. Covington OPENING SPECIAL Oil Change, Oil Filter & Lube Special $ 12.95 P i. 8 tax (ARCO Motor OUs) Quaker State Motor OUs Available 5W30,10W30,10W40 Car Washing, Tire Changes, etc. Beginning Monday June 2nd A mechanic will be on duty Monday thru Friday Summer Hours: 8:00 to 8:00