Photo by Greg Kielec A woman walks past a row of murals erected last week along the fence surrounding the Dominion Place development at the corner of Pitt Street and Second Street. The seven- foot high murals were painted by local artists, entrepreneurs and "Walldog" artists from across Canada and the U.S. will paint a seven-foot high mural around the 260-foot perimeter of the construction site. The project was spearheaded by Heart of the City and Centretown Cornwall. Teen driver, man killed in car crash in Akwesasne
Burling, who had two children aged one and four, had just returned to school this fall in Kemptville. A funeral service was held in memory of Burling Thursday morning at Wilson Fu- neral Home in Cornwall. greg.kielec@eap.on.ca loved to draw, write in her journal, and compose poetry. She also had a love for dance and loved her dog “Lady Bug”. Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police were assisted by the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, the Mohawk Council Ambulance service, Seaway Valley Ambulance and the Bombay Volunteer Fire Department and rescue squad. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council has extended its condolences to the families and friends of the victims is a message posted on its website. The investigation is still ongoing. Follow @gkielec on Twitter. For breaking news, go to www.editionap.ca and click on The Journal. Email greg.kielec@eap.on.ca
lacrosse, and swimming and listening to music. He was described as a very fun loving guy, who al- ways was hanging out with his many friends. Aliff, 19, , passed away early Wednesday morning at Massena Memorial
Burlington where she is listed in critical but stable condition. The accident is being in- vestigated by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police De- partment.
By Greg Kielec
Two Akwesasne residents are dead and another is in critical condition in hospital after a car accident in Akwesasne Thurs- day. A teen and a young adult were killed when their car missed a curve and struck a tree around 2:30 a.m. on North Road in the southern portion of Akwesasne. Amber Lynn Aliff, 19, the driver, was pro- nounced dead at Massena Memorial Hos- pital. A passenger, Dakota Benedict, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene, accord- ing to SRMTC. Another passenger, Sidney Oakes, 19, was transported to Massena with severe in- juries and later transferred to hospital in
Burling, has set up donation jars for the family at Barkley’s Store in Avonmore and at the Mini-Mart in Monkland. Donations can also be made in trust to the family at Wilson Funeral Home. “Everybody is so worried about what hap- Get Into the Christmas Spirit! C’est le temps des fêtes! Emergency responders used the jaws of life to free the victims from the four-door sedan. It is not yet known if alcohol or speed played a role in the crash. Benedict was born on December 24, 1988 in Cornwall, the son of Michelle Benedict. He graduated from Salmon River Central School. He worked as a laborer for local construc- tion companies and enjoyed basketball, Benedict
Aliff
pened,” Wild told The Journal this after- noon. “We can’t change what happened to Ashley but we can help.” Burling was killed when a car driven by her 22-year-old brother, Kyle Freeman of Lunenburg, slammed into a pole on a rain- slicked Second Street near Adolphus Street at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 22. Hospital, from injuries she suffered in a motor vehicle accident on the North Road in Hogansburg. Aliff, of 282 Helena Road, was born on April 6, 1992 in Massena, the daughter of John Aliff and Laura Townsend. She at- tended Brewerton Elementary School, Ful- ton and Salmon River High Schools. Aliff was described as someone who
Time to turn attention to family of Cornwall crash victim, says friend
By Greg Kielec A friend of a Cornwall woman killed in a horrific car crash Oct. 22 says it is time to focus on the family. Kathy Wild, a friend of 25-year-old Ashley
Does a member of your family have a developmental challenge? Would you like the opportunity to get together with members of other families to discuss topics of mutual concern that might affect your family? Community Living-Stormont County is sponsoring the creation of a Family Support Group to bring families together for mutual support and information sessions. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at 280 Ninth Street West in Cornwall. This is a great opportunity to get to know other families with similar interests. If you plan to attend, please contact Jantje Helmer at 613 938-9550
Light Refreshments- Door Prizes! Goûter servi et prix de participation
Saturday, November 5, 2010 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Le samedi 6 novembre 2010, 9 h à 17 h
(Place Laurier) 1140, av. Brookdale Avenue, Cornwall
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