Standish & Jones cutest pet contest

Superintendent search underway

The Lockport Union Sun & Journal is reporting that a search is underway for a new superintendent of schools for Roy-Hart as Roger Klatt had announced his retirement. It should be noted that it will no longer be a role shared with Barker: http://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/roy-hart-barker-districts-searching-for-separate-supers/article_dec90907-65e9-5854-b968-163151dc19cb.html

Lift bridge will continue to be closed

Here is the NY-Alert notification from the Niagara County Sheriff's Office: Update on Gasport Rd/Hartland Rd lift bridge. The bridge will NOT re-open this week as planned and will be closed to all traffic for a few more weeks. When a tentative date for opening is announced we will update the public.

Roy-Hart teacher introduces children's book

Dan Mault, a third-grade teacher at Royalton-Hartland Elementary School, will be releasing his new children's book this weekend:

http://www.lockportjournal.com/community/roy-hart-teacher-s-st-book-will-be-launched-on/article_96967614-5f59-5b77-8644-c3ce72599573.html

Tri-Town open house

Have you ever wanted to become a driver on an ambulance or an EMT? Come to Tri-Town's open house this Saturday, September 23rd from 11:00 to 4:00 at their Hartland duty station (8935 Ridge Road, near the Hartland fire hall). Check out their equipment and headquarters, meet their members, and learn about incentives. They will also being having a car seat check! Come out and see if you are interested in volunteering for the Royalton-Hartland community.

Clothing for those in need

Community Fellowship

TC gun raffle

Domstock 2017

This afternoon you will see a lot of people running through Gasport then having even more fun afterwards. It's Domstock!

Domstock is an annual charity event run by Dominick Ciliberto. It is now in its 9th year. Each year the proceeds are donated to help other organizations achieve their goals. This year, proceeds will be given to Operation Smile which is a worldwide charity dedicated to the correction of cleft palettes and lips in children and young adults.

The event is held on the grounds of All Metal Works in Gasport, NY and features: a 5K Race, Pig Roast, Games for Kids and Adults, Live Music, Raffles and a Silent Auction, a closing Bonfire and so much more.

This is a fun filled event to benefit life altering surgeries around the world. Everyone who attends can truly say that they have made a difference in someone's life.

Kudos to Dom for his impact on Gasport and the world!

Saddle Up For Roswell

On September 9th, 2017, Chestnut Ridge Equestrian Center will be hosting their 12th annual Saddle Up for Roswell event from 8:00 to 4:00.

This is a wonderful horse show where the riders raise money for Roswell. The day benefits cancer research and patient care in Western New York at Roswell park Cancer Institute. More than 110 riders participate in this event and the community is encouraged to come view this great show which will feature dressage, cross country, and stadium jumping events.

The Chestnut Ridge Equestrian community is passionate about cancer, a cause that has touched so many in one way or another. They are proud to partner with Roswell Park to assist those who face this disease. Over the history of this event they've raised more than $150,000!

In order to continue this special event, they are seeking both in-kind and monetary donations. They also sponsor a basket raffle at the event. Donors would receive exposure on many levels from hundreds of participants, ads in the newspapers, TV spots, links with USEA (United States Eventing Association) and USDF (United States Dressage Foundation).

For more information please contact Megan Gamin, Co-Chair of Saddle Up for Roswell, at (716) 772-7703 or pistolmeg@thegamins.com.

To donate to Roswell Park Cancer Institute on behalf of this event, make checks payable to Roswell Park Cancer Institute and send to: Chestnut Ridge Equestrian Center, Saddle Up for Roswell, 7913 Chestnut Ridge Road, P.O. Box 372, Gasport, NY, 14067

Information for participants and donors can be found on the Equestrian Center's website:

http://chestnutridgeequestriancenter.com/shows-and-events/2015/9/12/saddle-up-for-roswell-10th-anniversary
 
Roswell Park Cancer Institute, founded in 1898, is the nation’s first cancer research, treatment and education center. The Institute was one of the first cancer centers in the country to be named a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and remains the only facility with this designation in Upstate New York. RPCI is a member of the prestigious National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s leading cancer centers; maintains affiliate sites; and is a partner in national and international collaborative programs. For more information, visit RPCI’s website at www.roswellpark.org, call 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or e-mail askrpci@roswellpark.org.

Hartland Bible Church community day

Before you head over to Middleport for the community day there on Saturday, be sure to check out Hartland Bible Church's 3rd annual community day which also runs on Saturday, September 9th. HBC's event runs from 11:00 to 3:00 at the church at 8100 West Ave in Gasport.

They are inviting everyone for a day of food and fun. They will be having a corn roast, hot dogs, a giant water slide, an inflatable obstacle course, lawn games, bocce, volleyball, a kids area with crafts, and a car show. This entire event is free.

The Facebook event page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/713599418841641/

Royalton 200th event at Middleport