SWICK WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

A big "congrats" to Roy-Hart's Cameron Swick on capturing the state championship in his weight class!

http://orleanshub.com/sports2016/Swick-captures-state-chapionship.htm

SWICK ADVANCES TO SEMI-FINALS

Congrats to Roy-Hart's Cameron Swick on advancing to the state semi-finals in wrestling. He'll be competing this morning!

The report from Orleans Hub: http://www.orleanshub.com/sports2016/Local-mat-duo-gains-state-semis.htm

ROY-HART TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE

The Royalton-Hartland Board of Education approved the “Smart School Preliminary Investment Plan” to integrate 30 interactive panels throughout the school district. At Thursday’s meeting, the board approved the use $179,550 of the Smart School Bond Act that had been allocated to the district. At least 30 interactive panels will go into classrooms throughout the district.

Read the Lockport US&J's report here: http://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/roy-hart-board-approves-plan-to-integrate-interactive-panels/article_39585632-497c-52bf-86c0-bd35437582f0.html

XAPSOS IS SUPER 7 ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

This week's Super 7 Athlete of the Week on WKBW was none other than Roy-Hart's Andy Xapsos who became the second 1,000-point scorer in Roy-Hart boys basketball history. Watch the report here:

DR. SEUSS PARTY AT LIBRARY

Dr. Seuss’s birthday is an opportunity to celebrate reading, learning, and silliness!

Preschoolers ages 3 and up are invited to mark this beloved children’s author’s March 2 birthday with special stories, crafts, birthday cupcakes and a guest visit from none other than the Cat in the Hat! The party will take place Saturday, March 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Royalton Hartland Community Library, 9 S. Vernon Street in Middleport.

Dr. Seuss, or Theodor Seuss Geisel, was an American writer and illustrator best known for authoring popular children's books under the pen name Dr. Seuss. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers will also be celebrating his birthday as part of the National Education Association’s annual “Read Across America” program.

Space for Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party is limited, and attendance is free, so registration is required. Interested participants can register by phone, online or at the Library Desk.

More information about the library’s other programs or to register for Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party, please call 716-735-3281 or visit www.RoyHartCommunityLibrary.com.

CHINOOK HELICOPTER IN OUR SKIES

Gasport residents might have been excited (or scared) to see a Chinook helicopter in our skies Saturday. It was a Youngstown-based training exercise for the National Guard. I thought it was impressive -- the monstrous machine made the whole house shake when they flew overhead. Here are their pictures:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nyng/sets/72157662567215804

FOOD PANTRY THIS SATURDAY

This Saturday, February 27th is the fourth Saturday of the month, which means the Gasport food pantry is open. Please utilize their services if you are in need, or print out the flier and share it with someone who could use the help

NINO GREEN FUNDRAISER

PETER PAN AT ROY-HART

BABY CONTEST RESULTS

Standish-Jones has announced the winner of their 'Baby, Be My Valentine' Cutest Baby Contest that was shared with Spalding Hardware in Lockport:

Grand Prize Winner: Avery

Spalding Hardware 1st Runner Up: Sawyer
Spalding Hardware 2nd Runner Up: Cole
Spalding Hardware 3rd Runner Up: Chevelle

Standish Jones 1st Runner Up: Desmond
Standish Jones 2nd Runner Up: Devin
Standish Jones 3rd Runner Up: Aaron

Together, the stores and their customers raised $1,752.79 to benefit Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo.

BELVA LOCKWOOD STORY ON WGRZ

Yesterday, WGRZ Channel 2 news ran a 5-minutes story about Royalton's own Belva Lockwood, the first woman to run for President. Check it out:

http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/unknown-stories/unknown-story-of-wny-buffalos-female-presidential-hopefuls/43713439

COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT THIS WEDNESDAY

The Gasport Beautification Committee is hosting a community movie night this Wednesday, February 17th starting at 6:00 at the Gasport fire hall. They will be showing Hotel Transylvania 2. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.

XAPSOS REACHES MILESTONE

On Tuesday night. Andy Xapsos became just the second player in Roy-Hart basketball history to reach the 1,000-point mark. The report from the Lockport Star:

http://lockportstar.net/xapsos-becomes-second-ram-to-join-1000-point-club/

BUS IN DITCH

Middleport and Tri-Town have been dispatched to a school bus in the ditch near the Carmen and Pearson Roads intersection. One student struck his head. We'll keep you posted as details come available.

BECCA'S CLOSET

LINDKE TO PLAY FOR NU

Congrats to Roy-Hart senior Emma Lindke on her NCAA Division 1 soccer scholarship from Niagara University.

The report from the Orleans Hub:

http://www.orleanshub.com/sports2016/Albion-RoyHart-seniors-earn-Division-1-soccer-scholarships.htm

DENNY BROWN HAS PASSED AWAY

If you've lived in Gasport for any length of time you've no doubt been touched by the love of the Brown family. Regina Brown was a long-time teacher at Roy-Hart and her daughter Jennifer Perkins is following in her foot steps.

They've suffered a loss as Mr. Brown has passed away. He, like his wife and daughter, was a loving soul to area youth as a coach, mentor and church leader.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brown family -- they're good people.



Dennis Edward Brown, age 65, of Gasport, passed into the everlasting arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, February 1, 2016. He was born on July 15, 1950 in Buffalo. Denny is the son of Julia (Martelli) Brown and the late Robert E. Brown.

Denny was a graduate of Royalton Harland Central School and attained his Associates Degree from Niagara County Community College. He married Regina A. Scott on June 10, 1972 at Hartland Bible Church. He worked for Fisher Price Toys in Medina.

Denny enjoyed spending time with his loving family, his church family, and friends. He also enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, football, and baseball. He especially loved coaching and umpiring girls' softball. Also, he enjoyed being a youth director of Christian Junior Astronauts with his wife for 43 years at Hartland Bible Church – where he was a Deacon and Elder for many years.

Denny is survived by his loving wife and soul mate: Regina (Scott) Brown, children: Jennifer (Gerry) Perkins and Ann (Jordan) Branch, grandchildren: Reanna Perkins and Jordana Branch, Mother: Julia (Martelli) Brown. Brother of Linda (Stephen) Walsh, Kathy Coughenour, the late Deborah (Debbie) Brown, the late David Brown, and the late Anne Brown. Sister-in-law, Nancy (Roy) Alvord. Uncle of Lisa (Amel) Jowdy, Tom (Stephanie) Alvord, Felicia Coughenour, Michele (James) Kennedy, Richie, David, and Michael Wisniewski. Great Uncle of Zachary, Nicholas, Madelyn, Sarah, Joshua, Amel, Madelynne, Evan, TJ, Noah, and Taylor. Also survived by Aunt Carmela Martelli of Tonawanda and several cousins.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial celebration of life on Friday, February 5 at 5:00 p. m. with Rev. Jonathan Goodwin officiating. A private burial will be arranged at the discretion of the family at a later date.

Memorials to the Hartland Bible Church would be appreciated by the Brown Family.

Arrangements by the Bates Wallace Heath Funeral Home, Middleport, NY.

 

GASPORT FIRE RAFFLE

Gasport Chemical Hose is having their annual Hawaii raffle on Saturday, March 5th from 1:00 PM till 5:00 PM at the Gasport fire hall. Food is served until 4:30 and the drawings are completed by 5:00.

Tickets are $25 each. To buy one, see any Gasport firefighter. Tickets also can be purchased at Drum Oil. Bell jar tickets will also be available during the raffle. Need not to be present to win. There will also be side raffles too. Come out and support the fully-volunteer Gasport Fire Company.

There are only 777 tickets sold.

For more information or a complete list of terms and conditions, please contact the Gasport Fire Hall at 716.772.7751.