A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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For anyone who has been purchasing the Jacobs Tobacco-produced DIScount brand, Friday evening was filled with anticipation. The company held a customer appreciation day at the Brass Horse Restaurant and gave away a $2500 trip to one lucky customer and $100 cash prizes to several others. The promotional event was the end to their “Where would you like to go?” campaign, which gave customers the hope of winning a vacation to anyplace in the continental U.S. At the event Friday, different areas wer...
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education held a social Wednesday afternoon at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School. Students crowded into the gym where volunteer singers gave students something to dance to. From the traditional Smoke Dance to the always fun Round Dance, every student had the opportunity to participate. Members of the school’s girls’ singing group also had the chance to demonstrate what they’ve learned in the last couple of years participating in the Mohawk singing after schoo...
When I first got into the fire department I was given an orientation of the station and the trucks. As I looked at all the gear I kept hearing about how things got paid for in the fire department. The jaws of life was given to us by a defunct ambulance service and to bring up to par required two chicken barbeques. Another piece of equipment cost a field day and ten bingos. I was starting to get a feel for the fire service way of life and that was continuous fundraising. Some of the things rookies had to go through back then was the infamous...
Friday January 18 Salmon River Shamrocks win over Ithica by a score of 5-1. Goal scorers were Alley Bero with 2 goals, single went to Karly Cree, Ientne Elijah, Alicia Thomas. Saturday January 19 Salmon River Shamrocks win over Oswego by a score of 5-2. Goal scorers were Alley Bero with 4 goals, Olivia Cook with 1 goal....
Salmon River Central’s record-breaking boys hockey coach William Plante has been put on administrative leave from his coaching duties, Superintendent Jane Collins confirmed. “Mr. Plante is on leave from coaching,” she said. “I am unable to comment as to any further details.” School board member Stacy Adams said the details are not being made public and Plante’s leave is indefinite, pending completion of an investigation. Parents and students have complained in the past of Plante’s harsh locker room style, but officials would not confirm nor d...
January 7, 2008 Queen for the Day- Phyllis Point- 478 triple single 170 Louise Cook- 400 triple single 161 King for the Day –Donald White- 443 triple single 180 Mitch Sunday-417 triple-single 165 Splits picked up- Phyllis 5-6-10 Guma 3-10 also 2-7 Joe 5-10 AND Elders Bowling Tournament Akwesasne Winter Carnival Feb 14-2008 Moira Bowling Centre Start time 10 A.M. Must bowl six games before Feb 14, 2008 For more info. Call Liz 575-2575 or Judy 575-2736...
The Black Knights traveled to Hallowell, Maine over the weekend to participate in the IJHL Super Elite Showcase. The team played at the Kennebec Ice Arena (KIA) against the Springfield Junior Pics 8pm Friday night and Mass Mariners at 7:45am Saturday morning. At the end of an eight-hour trip, the Knights still managed to give Springfield a game losing 6-4. Seth Rosenthal (Watertown) scored two goals, Kyle Carpenter (Plattsburgh) scored one goal, Aaron Jacobs in what Coach Pat Martin described as his best outing to date, scored one and ass...
After a disappointing 6-1-league loss to Potsdam, the number one team in the state, the Salmon River boys’ varsity hockey team responded with a decisive win over New Hartford and a tie with Rome Free Academy. Potsdam, 14-1-0, showed the home crowd why they are ranked number one in New York State with a fast, hard hitting, and disciplined game of hockey. The Shamrocks did not have their best game against Potsdam and avoided a shutout with Wishe David scoring late in the third period. Friday n...
Alyssa Lazore is a sophomore at Massena Central. This year she wanted to give cheerleading a try and now feels the enjoyment of it all as a member of the squad. The cheerleaders entertain the spectators with gymnastics, dance routines and chants during intermission or half time at sports events. Alyssa works hard at maintaining a balance between academics and other scholastic events and sports. She realizes that her grades must stay up to stay involved. Her parents, Brad and Wayne, give her...
In Northern Athletic Conference action, the Massena Central wrestlers defeated Ogdensburg by a score of 30-12. This took place on Friday, Jan. 11 at OFA. The weight divisions began at 112 for Steve LaClair, 145 for Phil Barreiro, and 160 for Shane Burnett, who all defeated their OFA opponents by decision. Thomas Barreiro successfully pinned his match up against Devin Parish at :49. Another Ahkwesahsne wrestler was present but couldn’t compete due to OFA not having a competitor for him. Abe F...
A group ranging in size from 7 to 15 has been learning the basics of the game of pool/billiards at the Snye Recreation. “It seems like the kids in Snye really like pool,” said Corrine Johnson, who has been teaching the class with Ryan Hill. Both Johnson and Hill are members of the Akwesasne Billiard Club. The “Pool for Kids” program has given participants the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the game, including aim, stance, bridge, grip, and stroke. “All of these elements align the...
Madrid-Waddington and Salmon River matched up to play basketball on Friday, Jan.18 in Fort Covington. The Jr. Varsity and the Varsity games were both fast-paced and exciting. Shawn Martin’s junior Shamrocks team had come from behind but couldn’t quite catch up for the win. In the varsity action, the points were made by Dan Gerow, Derek Herne, Travis Phillips, Zach Bonaparte, Dan Trembley, Pat Durant and Nick Wilke. The three pointers were made by Derek Herne and Dan Gerow. For MW, points wer...
The Salmon River Central student athletes for the months of November and December have been chosen by their coaches. Each month a varsity boy and girl will be selected because they have exhibited sportsmanship and academic achievement during their varsity involvement. The students who have been chosen will be photographed and will be presented with a $25.00 gift voucher to Quiznos at IGA and they will also be presented with a certificate from the co-sponsor – the SRC Athletic Hall of Fame. F...
A deer stops munching for a minute to look around at the Robert Moses State Park in Massena. The protected deer population there is large, giving passersby almost a guaranteed viewing of the graceful animal at any time of day. Photo by Shannon Burns....
