Here is the updated postcard from EDF Renewables regarding the Ridge View solar project proposed for Hartland. There is a revision to the day/time of the virtual meetings that will provide updates and address concerns.
LIFE AND TIMES IN GASPORT, NEW YORK
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
EDF mailer and virtual meetings
Monday, April 19, 2021
Friday, April 16, 2021
Vaccines available in Medina
Orleans Community Health would like Gasport area residents to know they have openings for first dose Moderna vaccines during their clinic at the Medina hospital on 4/20/21 from 1pm to 6pm for those 18 years old and older. Sign-up here:
https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=BFDF71A09DE10924E0530A6C7C16A7C0&fbclid=IwAR2O57vVkUnR8TxfIOFwouptSlPP8jwSN9P3w2WLadBhdUNJWvzXtnpgkwE
Alayna Trautman featured in news
The Lockport US&J looks at Roy-Hart student Alayna Trautman who will be attending Alfred State College in the fall,
studying in her chosen field of construction management:
https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/roy-hart-student-constructing-career-path/article_b60ea288-3d49-5c8e-b5ba-8996e490fc0d.html
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Solar project notice
Residents of the immediate area of a proposed solar project on Slayton Settlement and Day Roads (town of Lockport; Roy-Hart school district) have been receiving copies of this document in recent days in their mail boxes or paper boxes.
Gun rights proposals
This week, both candidates for the Niagara County legislative district that serves Royalton and Hartland introduced gun rights plans.
Incumbent Mike Hill proposed a resolution to create a Gun Owner’s Rights Advisory Panel:
https://www.facebook.com/niagaracounty/posts/10159400076918523
https://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/legislature-candidate-wants-county-to-challenge-safe-act/article_a2ee59f7-ad96-51e7-8348-6793d7a5869d.html
Underage driver takes out power poles in Gasport
Here's the story behind this past weekend's accident and power outage in Gasport:
https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/underage-driver-took-out-utility-poles-in-gasport/article_229a4e8c-9045-5ed3-8df1-5aad9da315ab.html
7th and 8th graders to see a 4-day week soon
https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/roy-hart-middle-school-reopening-to-grades-7-8-on-april-26/article_e51b9bab-7bf0-50a5-82d7-db006927ac11.html
Roy-Hart music program honored
https://orleanshub.com/roy-harts-music-program-earns-national-recognition-for-third-straight-year/
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Erie Canal Derby won't be held in 2021
Covid uncertainty and the potential for another state-ordered shutdown have forced Erie Canal fishing derby organizers to postpone the popular local summer event for a second straight year.
https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/30th-canal-fishing-derby-postponed-another-year/article_cef6f47f-97fd-5dcc-b155-c54679c6882e.html
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Covid testing available
Hartland candidates kept off primary ballots
My mother Cheryl Confer and another candidate Margaret Zaepfel have been kept off the ballot in Hartland due to a ruling by the Niagara County Board of Elections:
https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/hartland-council-hopefuls-knocked-off-ballot/article_7743e8fd-3953-5a69-8ed9-68c3148ac79e.html
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Maddy Fry is a hitting machine
Roy-Hart alumna Maddy Fry hits better than even the great Ted Williams! That's a surreal batting average she's putting up -- yet again -- this season at Mercyhurst. Impressive!
https://orleanshub.com/strong-start-to-the-collegiate-spring-sports-season-for-two-local-athletes/
Friday, April 2, 2021
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
WIVB reports on Roy-Hart's success iwth hands-on programs during the pandemic
WIVB's Sarah Minkewicz reports on what's being done to keep students engaged in Roy-Hart's technology and engineering programs.
https://www.wivb.com/news/niagara-county-school-keeps-students-engaged-in-hands-on-learning-programs/amp/