Matamoras Minute: Winter fun | News, Sports, Jobs
John Miller Shown here are Mabel Eddy and Arlye Stahl Miracle engaging in a snowball fight on the grounds of the old Matamoras School on Broadway. (Photo provided by Carol Gay) Winter officially arrives this coming Tuesday. It was a thrilling time over one hundred years ago despite the fact that no one had central heating. But no matter there was ice skating, sleigh riding, sled riding, ice fishing, oyster suppers, fudge and popcorn ball making, and hot chocolate to warm any bones suffering from the cold. At the mouth of Mill Creek about one mile up State Route 7 was a favorite spot for skate...
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