A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Andy Gardner Although there has been one COVID-19 case on the south side of Akwesasne, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Health Services Director Michael Cook expects that to go up. He says the community can best protect themselves by staying home. “The reality is the numbers are going to increase. We hope we’re not inundated like downstate but we don’t know,” Cook said. Akwesasne’s first case of the respiratory infection caused by the novel coronavirus was reported over the weekend of March 28-29. Cook believes there could be more that haven’t b...
By Andy Gardner St. Regis Mohawk Health Services has adequate personal protective equipment for the next several weeks, their director says. Meanwhile, community members need to call the office and speak with a provider before coming down for any treatment. “We’re in good shape right now. We have been getting supplies through the Indian Health Service, through the federal supply chain. … the longevity puts us at a challenge,” said SRMT Health Services Director Michael Cook. “I’m comfortable in saying we’re good for a couple-three weeks. We’re...
By Andy Gardner POTSDAM. SUNY Potsdam students who tested positive for COVID-19 were checked for the illness after returning from coronavirus hotspots in New York state, according to a college representative. Nicole Conant, SUNY Potsdam president’s chief of staff, told the St. Lawrence County legislature during a finance committee meeting held online over Zoom on Monday, March 30 that the students who tested positive didn’t realize they had the virus. “Four were asymptomatic. One had mild cold symptoms,” Conant said. She said over spring break,...
By Andy Gardner St. Lawrence County is now mapping locations of their confirmed cases of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The totals in the above map are as of Tuesday, March 31. St. Lawrence County saw its confirmed cases rise to 30 in less than a week. Massena is where most cases were concentrated as of March 30, with 13. Of the seven Potsdam cases, five are SUNY Potsdam students who are now in isolation on campus. In Franklin County, there were eight...
By Andy Gardner With a confirmed COVID-19 case in the southern portion of Akwesasne, public health officials in the northern portion are also doing what they can to prepare for a potential influx of the respiratory disease in the community. And the best way the community can assist them is to closely follow recommendations made by medical experts. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s public health body – the Community Health Program within the Department of Health – oversees public health issues for the northern portion of Akwesasne. Commu...
By Andy Gardner The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s top public works official warns that people should not flush baby wipes and sanitary wipes, even though the packaging may say it’s flushable. The COVID-19 crisis has led to shoppers buying those products in bulk. The store shelves that normally display them are often picked bare. COVID-19 is the potentially fatal respiratory disease that is caused by the novel coronavirus. Martin said the wipes can cause blockages and even damage pumps at their wastewater treatment plant, which handles their sew...
By Andy Gardner St. Lawrence and Franklin counties have announced their first confirmed COVID-19 infections. In Akwesasne’s neighboring counties, there have been several confirmed cases. As of Tuesday, March 24, St. Lawrence County had 30 people in quarantine. They’ve tested 229 people, with 85 negative and 144 pending. The following day, the county announced their first confirmed COVID-19 case. The confirmed case is a patient from St. Lawrence County. The local health department is getting in touch with anyone who may have been in contact wit...
By Andy Gardner Athletes and coaches from the Salmon River Shamrocks and Massena Raiders boys hockey teams recently received Section 10 awards. In Division II, which includes Salmon River, Tim Cook Jr., Alex Oakes and Ian French were named Section 10 Athletes of Distinction. The award goes to athletes who kept a 90 or better average throughout their high school career. Also receiving the award were Jacob Harning, Mitchell Miletich and Callahan Rogers from Franklin Academy; and Mark Barr, Kelson...
By Andy Gardner CANTON. Public health officials recommend everyone use social distancing in all daily activities - stay home more often and keep your distance. Social distancing means staying away from crowds and others' personal space to reduce the spread of the novel corona virus, and the respiratory disease it causes, COVID-19. Social distancing measures can reduce the spread of the virus by decreasing the frequency and duration of social contact among persons of all ages. These measures...
By Andy Gardner With global COVID-19 confirmed cases surpassing 160,000, the first confirmed cases have reached Akwesasne's surrounding area. On Tuesday, March 17, Fort Drum officials announced a part-time employee on the base tested positive for COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The person lives in the Albany area, according to a statement from the base's Public Affairs Office. The person was on Fort Drum working at the Education Center most recently Wednesday...
By Andy Gardner The Massena Raiders boys hockey team won’t be heading to state semifinals as all NYSPHSAA playoffs and finals have been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The NYSPHSAA winter regional and state championships will be postponed indefinitely. It is certainly understood that postponing the remaining winter state championships is disappointing, however the opportunity to participate in a NYSPHSAA championship event does not outweigh our responsibility and obligation to ensure students participate in a hea...
By Andy Gardner Massena and Salmon River's boys varsity hockey teams ended their regular 2019-2020 seasons on positive notes, and the Shamrocks are slated to play in Section 10 Division II quarterfinals. They were to have hosted Thousand Islands in the quarterfinal round at Tom Cavanaugh Arena in Fort Covington on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The winner of that game will advance to play Ogdensburg in the semi-final round on Thursday, Feb. 27. The Raiders have a bye and will face either Potsdam or Canton...
By Andy Gardner The Native North American Traveling College recently brought their Art War event back to Akwesasne. The competition takes a half-dozen local artists at a time and gives them a half hour to depict a theme that is drawn at random from a hat. Dave Fadden, the NNATC's Museum Coordinator, said he thinks the event is a good way to give exposure to local creatives. "It's a good community event. We have so many artists in our community," Fadden said, adding "hopefully it encourages...
By Andy Gardner While beadwork or basketmaking may come to mind when some think of traditional Mohawk art, local artist Kiera Pyke puts a unique twist on it. She makes wearable pieces using porcupine quills, a style known as quillwork. "I usually get them myself, like off of roadkill or someone will give it to me, or my husband will shoot one for me," she said. "After that, I pull them all out, pull all the hairs off the porcupine I can use, sort them and wash them." She dyes them for her...
By Andy Gardner FORT COVINGTON. The Salmon River Shamrocks applauded their six outgoing senior members at their final home game of the year on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Tom Cavanaugh Arena. The Shamrocks went on to beat the Canton Golden Bears 3-0. Timothy Cook Jr., who wears #12, is in his fourth year of varsity hockey. He is a team captain and plays forward. His parents are Tim and Amanda Cook. Cobie Cree, who wears #13, is a four-year member of the team. He is an assistant captain and plays...
By Andy Gardner The Massena Raiders paid tribute to their six graduating senior members before their Saturday, Feb. 15 game, their last home contest of the season. Cameron LaPrade has been the varsity team manager for four years. He plans to enlist in the US Air Force after high school. He also plays soccer. His parents are Chris LaPrade and Megan LaPrade. Matt Trimboli has played varsity hockey for four years. After high school, he wants to attend college and study physical education. He also...
By Andy Gardner Salmon River’s boys and girls varsity basketball seasons came to an end a day apart in Section 10 semifinals. The Shamrocks boys contingent started off the post-season with a home win over Potsdam in Fort Covington on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The ‘Rocks rallied late in the game to squeeze by the Sandstoners 47-46. Potsdam started out by gaining a 14-12 advantage, but slipped up in the second quarter. While down 24-16, the Shamrocks rallied to hold a 28-24 lead at the halftime buzzer. Despite falling behind 39-25 at the end of the thi...
By Andy Gardner The Salmon River Shamrocks celebrated four graduating senior members of the boys varsity basketball team and four members of the cheerleading team prior to the Tuesday, Feb. 11 basketball game. Tobias Jacobs, who wears #24, wants to become a doctor after enlisting in the U.S. Navy or Marines. "He has won many awards and is looking forward to what the future has in store," Coach Ron LaFrance said during the recognition ceremony. His mother and father are Allena Jacobs and William...
By Andy Gardner The Salmon River Shamrocks hosted a recognition ceremony for their four outgoing senior players prior to their Wednesday, Feb. 12 final home game of the season. Delanie Deshane, who wears #10, has been on the varsity team for a year. She wants to attend either SUNY Canton or LeMoyne and study nursing. Her parents and family members are Nina and Sean Benore, Shane, and Krystal Deshane. Sarah Tremblay, who wears #5, has played varsity basketball for two years. She has been...
By Andy Gardner Massena and Salmon River's varsity girls basketball teams have closed out the 2019-2020 regular season and are headed for the opening around of Section 10 playoffs. Massena will contend for the Section 10 Class A championship at SUNY Potsdam on Monday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. They will play against Franklin Academy. Salmon River will play hosts Potsdam on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m., after press deadline for this edition. In their final home game of the season, the Shamrocks played...
By Andy Gardner Massena and Salmon River boys basketball teams are set to compete in Section 10 playoffs now that their regular seasons have concluded. The Raiders will play for the Class A championship at SUNY Potsdam on Monday, Feb. 24 at 7:45 p.m. The Shamrocks will host Potsdam for Class B playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m., after deadline for this edition. In their final regular season home game of the year, Salmon River narrowly fell to Potsdam 56-52. Clayton Jones led Salmon River's o...
By Andy Gardner The Massena Raiders on Tuesday, Feb. 4 took a few moments to pay tribute to their five graduating senior players. Christopher McGregor has played basketball since fourth grade. Coach Brandon Downs said he "has returned as a strong member of our team this year, after recovering from an injury that ended his junior campaign." He plans to attend either SUNY Cortland or SUNY Potsdam to study physical education. Hayden Amo has played basketball since fifth grade. "He attended...
By Andy Gardner The Raider boys defeated the St. Lawrence Central Larries at home on Tuesday, Feb. 4 by a 57-24 final tally. “Boys played well. Solid night on defense. Chris McGregor had a great night all around. Ethan Firnstein, big night in paint with 11 boards and five blocks,” Coach Brandon Downs said. McGregor scored a game-high 21 points. Ryan Herrick fashioned nine points. Zachary LaBarge tallied eight points. Ethan Barney and Ethan Firnstein scored six points each. Adam Peets notched three points. Two points apiece came from Luke Gre...
By Andy Gardner The Salmon River Shamrocks girls varsity hockey team are the Section 10 champions. They will play in the NYSPHSAA championship tournament Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 and 8, at Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, the venue of the legendary "Miracle on Ice" at the 1980 Winter Olympics. They will play Section 3 champs Clinton on Friday at 6 p.m. Salmon River played Potsdam on Saturday, Feb. 1 at SUNY Potsdam and scored three key goals over five minutes in the second period to win the...
By Andy Gardner Massena and Salmon River's varsity girls and boys basketball teams went head-to-head with the Raiders coming out on top in both games. The boys teams played Friday, Jan. 31 in Massena. The Raiders took an early lead and didn't let go until the final buzzer. They led 18-4 after the first period, 28-10 at halftime, 42-19 after the third period and the final tally was 55-26. Chris McGregor paced Massena with 14 points. Adam Peets and Ethan Firnstein chipped in nine points each....