MOHAWK ACTIVIST LARRY THOMPSON SAYS HE WAS OBLIGATED BY “NATURAL LAW” TO EXCAVATE FORMER GM LAND—The Akwesasne man was indicted by a St. Lawrence County Grand Jury last week on felony criminal mischief and lesser charges alleging he turned up contaminated soil at the former Massena foundry, and dropped it at the feet of security staff and police last year. In an interview late last month during a Cancer Action-New York teleconference, Thompson told 99 News his Earth Mother commands he speak up and take action, to ensure the unborn enter into a pollution-free world. The former GM site is tainted with PCB's and other allegedly cancer-causing chemicals.

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99 News has learned of the passing of Hannawa Falls resident Marlyn “Marty” Sears, a retired well-known physical education teacher-coach at schools in the North Country and a member of the Potsdam Central School Hall of Fame. Services will be private; arrangements are with Garner Funeral Home, Potsdam.