A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Several hundred people showed up on July 16 to celebrate the Ironworkers Festival, an annual tradition which completed a 14th year. Several dozen union ironworkers from around the U.S. and Canada showed up at the event at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort to compete for the Ultimate Ironworker title, which this year went to Al Stanley of Ironworkers Local 12, Albany. Mike Swamp, retired business manager for Akwesasne-based Ironworkers Local 440, won Ultimate Retiree. Participants competed in...
After snapping a three-game losing streak with a win over Caughnawaga, the St. Regis Braves ended a weekend of three consecutive games with a 14-12 loss to the Vermont Voyageurs. They have one regular season game left, against the Thunderbirds on July 21 at Massena Arena at 8 p.m. Their coach says the team's record has earned them a bye into the President's Cup games. "Undoubtably yes we are ready for the playoffs! Our local men have shown commitment, determination, character, resolve, and the f...
The Seaway Valley Venom may have lost the second game of the season, but it resulted in their first touchdown scored as a franchise. Meanwhile, an injury leads to an Akwesasne man rejoining the team's ranks. He is the second Mohawk player on their roster. The Venom dropped a 12-6 game to the Mohawk Valley Titans on July 16 at the Massena High School turf field. Early in the second quarter, capping off a long drive that began in the opening frame, Corey Campeau on first and goal from the five-yar...
MASSENA -- The Seaway Valley Venom’s inaugural match of the season was cut short by weather and called in favor of the competition, and their coach says he thinks they are already improving over their last season. “The atmosphere … was fantastic. Even though we lost, it is very evident to us that we have improved in all phases since last season,” Coach Elijah Winfrey said. “I’m very proud of my guys and I look forward to growing as a coach with them.” The Venom lost 27-0 on July 9 at the Massena High School turf field. Two hundred and e...
The St. Regis Braves last three games included their first two losses of the season, and their head coach says they are now in a stretch of the regular season he feels will test their mettle in anticipation of the President's Cup. "I was excited for us ... when we find out more about our 25 men ... what we've got to do, who we've got to tweak," Coach Chuck Brown said following their July 9 10-6 loss to the Capital Region Axemen, who he described as "one of the league's best." The tail end of the...
The Seaway Valley Venom, a Native-owned semi-pro football team that will play home games in Massena this year, includes an Akwesasne man among their roster. Randy Peters, who wears number 94, will play left tackle and defensive line. Their proprietor, Joe McDonald, also hails from the community. Both are graduates of Salmon River Central. The squadron also includes players from around the North County. They are part of the Empire Football League, which includes the Watertown Red and Black. The...
More than 1,000 people packed into the Massena Arena on June 25 to watch the Massena High School Class of 2016 commencement, which included 31 Native American grads. Aimee J. Brown and Andrew R. Lazore received honors diplomas. Regents diplomas went to Alexandra Sage Herne, Arika J. Brown, Aryanna N. Jacobs, Aspen R. Oakes, Brenna A. Burns-Barnes, Corine P. Francis, Emily S. King, Eric M. Delormier, Falan D. Francis, Jocelyn R. Gotham, Kahsenniothsa S. Jacobs, Kaitlyn E. Northrup, Kendrick J....
The St. Regis Braves have extended their thus far perfect 2016 record to 6-0 after two wins over Caughnawaga and a victory against Vermont. On Sunday, June 19 road bout with the Vermont Voyageurs ended with a 9-3 final tally. The Braves jumped head 5-2 after the first period and punched in four goals in the middle frame while holding their opponents to one. The closing stanza was a stalemate. Ky Tarbell and Seth Oakes led the offense with two goals and two assists each. Dwight Bero tallied four...
Baseball, softball and lacrosse athletes from Massena and Salmon River recently received Northern Athletic Conference honors. In boys lacrosse, Massena’s Kendrick Angus, Tyler Armstrong and Andrew Bender made All-NAC First Team. Massena’s Nick Henrie was named All-NAC First Team MVP, along with Salmon River’s Conner Sunday and Myles Jacobs. Second Team honorees include Salmon River’s Troi Benedict, Allen Jacobs and Isaiah Skidders, along with Massena’s Kainen Francis-Thompson. The Outstanding Sportsmanship Team includes Hunter Pyke from the...
Two from Massena and one from Salmon River were among the top Section 10 golfers who competed in the NYSPHSAA championship June 6 at Cornell University’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, Ithaca. Golfers from the two schools also received Northern Athletic Conference honors. Massena’s Terrell Thomas carded 87 opening score and 99 in round two for a combined 166 strokes. Jake Amo, Massena, recorded 92 and 104, 196 total. Salmon River’s Tommy Thomas finished with 91 and 96 for 187 strokes. The top golfer was Danny Christie, Canton, with 80, 84 an...
The Massena girls varsity lacrosse squadron reclaimed the Section 10 title but were ousted from state play two nights later. On Tuesday, May 31, Massena won their title bout against Canton 10-8 at Potsdam High School. Canton leapt onto the scoreboard first, with a goal from Sam Mace 2:06 into the competition. Massena took nearly 10 minutes to get on the board, with their first from Abby LaClair at 9:23. Cayla Hinkley followed up just over a minute later. Less than two minutes after that goal,...
The Massena varsity golf team earned a Section 10 golf title and Division I crown on Friday, May 27 at Partridge Run Golf and Country Club in Canton. Massena carded a 453 over Malone and Gouverneur, who each posted 458. Terrell Thomas bolstered Massena's score with a 78. Shane Tarbell recorded a 96, along with an 86 from Jake Amo, Nick Linstad with a 96 and Ben Sprague with a 97. Boy's Lacrosse Massena are the Section 10 boys lacrosse champions, thanks to a game-winning goal from Kainen...
Huge crowds turned out to view dozens of all varieties of cars at Frenchie's "Great Northern New York Auto Show" on Saturday, May 21. Hundreds of people showed up for the free event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A portion of East Orvis Street was blocked off. The gathering also included a bouncy house, a dunking booth and displays from Massena and Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Departments and Massena Rescue. There were also fundraisers for the Boys and Girls Club of Massena and food vendors....
Massena’s varsity boy’s lacrosse team posted an impressive end to their 2016 regular season, earning Coach Kris Covell his 100th win and following it with number 101. Covell’s milestone win came on Tuesday, May 17 over Salmon River. The game was also the first time Massena bested Salmon with Covell at the helm. Massena closes their regular season with a 14-2 record. After the match was tied 10-all at the half, Massena returned to the field to outscore their opponents 5-2 in the fourth stanza. Kendrick Angus led the offense with five goals...
A new veterinary clinic is open in Massena and is taking new patients. Town and Country Veterinary Clinic is operating out of the former Ponderosa at the corner of South Main Street and State Route 37. They mainly treat house pets such as dogs and cats, but will care for smaller animals and occasionally make farm calls. "We mostly see small animals ... our doctor here will even see guinea pigs," branch manager Samantha Weaver said. "We do some farm calls." They perform their surgeries with a...
Massena boy's varsity lacrosse bettered their 2016 record to 12-2 with three consecutive blowout wins. On Thursday, May 12, they defeated visiting Potsdam 22-1. Kianen Francis led Massena with seven goals and one assist. Nick Henrie had two goals and eight assists. Kendrick Angus and Isaiah Cree each notched hat tricks. Gage Fiacco scored two goals. Montana Pierce, Jack Loran, JP Chauvin and Matt Deroucher netted singletons. Tyler Armstrong denied nine shots. Mason Panuelo covered the net for...
MASSENA -- Several Akwesasne students attending Massena Central High School will have work hanging in a May 20 exhibit of artwork by members of the senior class. The event will be at the Massena Chamber of Commerce, 16 Church St., from 6 to 8 p.m. The Akwesasne students include Konwahenrawi "Sage" Herne, Sabrina Sunday and Myeesha Ransom. The pieces are in a variety of media, including paint, pencil and photography. The works are by students in teacher Chad Simpson's classes. Most are...
After losing to Canton, Massena varsity boy’s lacrosse swept Northwood and Horseheads. On Tuesday, May 3, Massena lost 9-6 to visiting Canton. Kyran Sunday had a goal and an assist. Montana Pierce scored once. Nick Henrie scored three goals and an assist, Jacob Sheets scored once and Bobby Todd had a solo helper. Tyler Armstrong denied 16 shots. Jake Facey paced Canton with three goals. Andrew McCormick and Jake Mattice split netminder detail for 22 saves combined. Following a 10-8 win over Northwood on May 5, Massena narrowly downed host H...
Massena varsity boys lacrosse and girls softball saw respective stellar performances from Akwesasne's Kendrick Angus and Amber Thomas. Angus posted 11 goals in two games, while Thomas pitched three games for Massena that included nearly 30 strikeouts. Meanwhile, Massena girls lacrosse added a win and the baseball team fell into a three-game slide. Boys Lacrosse After adding two more wins under their collective belt, the Massena boys varsity lacrosse team stand at 7-1 in second place in their...
MASSENA -- About 75 people turned out on Sunday to become certified in administering Narcan (naloxone), a drug used to bring people back from opiate and opioid overdoses. The Massena Drug Free Community Coalition sponsored the event at the Massena Community Center. Dr. Sally White of the St. Lawrence Addiction Treatment Center walked the audience through spotting the signs of an overdose, as well as how to figure out who might be at risk of overdosing. At the end of the training, all participant...
Boy's Lacrosse Massena boy's varsity lacrosse had their early undefeated streak broken by Salmon River. The team now stands at a 4-1 overall record for the season. In the April 21 match-up, Massena fell behind Salmon 7-3 at the half and never recovered for a 13-7 final score. Kyran Sunday got Massena out to an early lead in the first quarter, converting a pass from Nick Henrie. Salmon answered with five goals in a row. Salmon pulled ahead 10-4 in the third quarter, followed by the teams...
MCHS Girls Lax The Massena girls varsity lacrosse team narrowly lost to Canton in double overtime, but redeemed themselves at their next game with a win over Heuvelton. On Tuesday, April 12, Massena fought to hold a 4-4 tie, but Canton’s Delaney Hayes dashed their hopes of a win with a goal halfway through a second sudden death period. Massena’s Kyrsten Stone logged a goal and two assists. Devin Kelly recorded a goal and an assist. Blayke Gibson and Cayla Hinkley scored the other markers. Gisele Todd made five saves. Mimi Husinec led Can...
Boys Lacrosse The Massena varsity boys lacrosse squadron have opened the 2016 season with three wins against Immaculate Heart, St. Lawrence and Canton. On Tuesday, April 5, Massena bested the visiting St. Lawrence Larries 13-3. Four players scored in the first stanza, leaving Massena ahead 4-0, jumping ahead to 8-0 at the half. Kendrick Angus and Kainen Francis each scored hat tricks with solo assists. Kyran Sunday and Montana Pierce each scored two goals. Nick Henrie scored four goals and two assists. Gage Fiacco registered a single assist....
Massena varsity lacrosse and baseball teams are returning to the field for 2015-16. A dozen athletes from Akwesasne will compete as members of the boys lacrosse team. They are Kendrick Angus, Hunter Pyke, Kyran Sunday, Montana Pierce, Kainen Francis, Mitchell Terrance, Isaiah Cree, Tyler Armstrong, Turner Thomas, Tehatenonwaratons Thompson, Michael Gardner and Mason Panuelo. “All of our players are fun to watch and will look for this to be a breakout season,” Massena boys lacrosse Coach Kris Covell said. “We have a good mix of veterans and youn...
Cleanup of the PCB-contaminated General Motors site won’t finish this year, and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe says the cleanup plan is “entirely unacceptable.” On March 17, Patricia Spitzley of the Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response (RACER) trust, which owns the site, went before the Massena Town Council and told them their project will go until at least 2017. “The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and the tribe’s Environment Division have indicated our dissatisfaction that the EPA’s cleanup remedy for the former-Gene...
