Gasport Easter egg hunt

The good people at the Gasport Lions Club will be holding their annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 20th at 11:00 AM at Veteran's Park in Gasport. All children 12 and under are welcome to participate in this fun event. Here is their Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2789090404649552/

FMC donates to Middleport Fire

Dr. Roberta Kloda (left), FMC Middleport plant manager, presents a $1,000 check to Darren Burdick (second from right), Middleport Fire Department president, and Fred Srock, MFD fire chief, to start the fundraising effort for the Middleport Fire Department to upgrade its information technology capabilities. The department plans to rebuild its computer system, including installing a new server, work stations and networking capabilities, that will enhance its delivery of quality service to the entire Middleport community.

Square dance in Johnson Creek

Gasport Lions comedy night

Roy-Hart recieves musical honors

 

 

 

Royalton-Hartland has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Now in its 20th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Only 623 school districts in the country received the award. There are approximately 15,000 school districts in the country so the designation is very impressive!

Pancake Breakfast

Maple Weekend Pancake Breakfast

Hartland Volunteer Fire Company
8945 Ridge Road Gasport, NY 14607

Sunday March 31, 2019
8:00am-1:00pm

Ages 11 & Up $8.00
Ages 3 - 10: $5
Age 2 and under: Free

PANCAKES, EGGS, SAUSAGE LINKS, BACON,POLISH SAUSAGE, HOME FRIES, & TOAST....SERVED WITH REAL MAPLE SYRUP FROM LOCAL FARM

Hartland Conservationists chowder sale and vendor fair: April 7

Destination Imagination

Here's some great news that Dr. Stopinski shared on Twitter. Congrats to the team!

Paint night

Becca's Closet prom dress giveaway: March 23rd

Do you have family members or neighbors in financial need who might find it difficult to send their daughter to the prom this spring?

There is help available this Saturday. Read on...

Becca's Closet was created as a legacy to Rebecca Kirtman and the project she created prior to her passing in 2003. Becca's Closet donates formal attire to high school girls with financial need who otherwise would not be able to attend their schools' military balls, homecomings and proms. Their mission is to continue her vision and dream of helping others. You can learn about Becca's Closet here: http://www.beccascloset.org/

Paula Travis and the Women Helping Others organization at Zion Lutheran Church in Gasport opened a chapter of Becca's Closet in 2015 and they have literally hundreds of slightly used or new prom dresses to distribute at NO COST to girls in need in the area.

They will be distributing the dresses from Zion Lutheran Church this Saturday, March 23rd from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

If you have any question, please contact Paula at ladytinny559@gmail.com or 716.4716446.

This is yet another example of the excellent local missions conducted by the good people at Zion.

Food Pantry: March 23, 2019

Salt and Light 2019

Mark Your Calendars....the 2019 Salt & Light Festival - July 12, 13, 14.

Inspirational Speaker - Kristen Anderson

Music by National Recording Artists the Peyton Sisters

The Voice Box Singing Competition, Rides, Crafter & Vendor Show, Huge Basket Auction, Classic Cars, Games, Scavenger Hunt, and More Details To Come! FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!

Boy Scouts spaghetti dinner this Saturday

Solid Rock spaghetti dinner Tuesday, March 19

All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner...Tuesday, March 19...4 - 7 pm...Solid Rock Church, 8590 Rochester Rd. Gasport, NY...Benefits the 2019 Salt & Light Festival. Price - Donation. Take-Outs Available.

Lagoon proposed for Royalton

Some Royalton residents have expressed concerns over a lagoon that will be used to serve Van Buren Farms:

https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/royalton-meeting-flooded-with-liquid-fertilizer-lagoon-questions/article_98b321f3-b699-55c0-8940-8ba623c622c1.html

Victor Wainwright headlining the Summer Sizzler

Headlining this year's Summer Sizzler in Terry's Corners will be Grammy nominated Victor Wainwright and the Train, featuring Gasport's own Patrick Harrington on guitar! Mark your calendars: July 20, 2019!

Gasport: A cheap place to live

A new ranking from community research site Niche.com shows the cheapest places to live in the state relative to income. According to the latest data, these are the 40 places with the lowest cost of living in New York state (check out which hamlet is at #24).

https://expo.newyorkupstate.com/news/g66l-2019/03/36716b5d9dca4/2019-places-with-lowest-cost-of-living-in-upstate-ny.html

Corn cowder and chili sale

Roy-Hart Capital Project

Brauer is Advisor of the Year!

A huge and much deserved congratulations to Orleans/Niagara BOCES’ Project Based Engineering teacher, Scott Brauer. Scott, who teaches at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, has been named the SkillsUSA New York Area 1 Advisor of the Year!

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.

His journey began when he was a junior in high school and attending BOCES. He says being a member of SkillsUSA gave him direction, purpose and focus. It is one of the reasons he decided to become a career and technical education teacher at the same center he attended and become a SkillsUSA advisor himself. “I just want others to experience what I was able to experience as a student. SkillsUSA is life changing!”

Scott has been a SkillsUSA advisor for 28 years. He has been the lead advisor at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center for the past 12 years and believes in order to be a great advisor you have to become involved through ardent practice, gathering of information and networking. He trains others not to do things for the young people, but to assist them on their journey. He coordinates all the competitions that the center participates in at the regional, state and national levels. He is also the contest chair for Advanced Manufacturing Technology, CNC and Machining contests at the regional level. His class has been recognized by the NYS Education Department as a Top Career and Technical Education Program in New York State.

He was nominated by his peers across the Area 1 division. One nominator says, “Young people are always the center of Scott’s decisions and plans. He is forever mindful of any action’s impact on the individual or the group. He is always moving forward, taking others with him into the future and the world beyond his classroom.” His nomination also says, “Scott is known for many things: his generosity, his selflessness, his devotion to his wife and family, his belief in God, his role as a teacher and mentor, his love for his students and young people, his work ethic, his love of everything outdoors and his involvement with SkillsUSA.”

Narcan training

Narcan is a critical part of the first aid kit in my truck. Fortunately, I've never had to use it. But, the opioid crisis is so pervasive you have to be prepared, always. You could use it any time, anywhere, on anyone. There will be Narcan training next month in Gasport. Sign up now.

Ice cream social at Roy-Hart

Hartland accident and outage

Hartland, NY - On March 8th, 2019, at 1123 hours, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office responded to the intersection of Ridge and Hosmer Roads for a vehicle that struck a utility pole.

Investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Ridge Road when it exited the roadway, continuing eastbound through a yard on the south side of the roadway. The vehicle then struck and severed a utility pole causing a loss of power in the immediate area. National Grid responded to the scene in order to de-energize power lines that were preventing access to the vehicle and injured driver.

The driver, who was the lone occupant, was transported to ECMC by ambulance for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Initial investigation into the incident suggested that it was caused by a medical issue suffered by the driver.

At this time, Ridge Road has been reopened and National Grid is working to restore power in the area. Investigation by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office into the incident is continuing.

Great cakes from the Rolling Pin

We're blessed to have some special culinary talent right here in Hartland. This weekend we bought a birthday cake from the Rolling Pin Bake Shop on Route 104. Not only did it look great, it tasted great, too! If you haven't already, follow the Rolling Pin's Facebook page to see the awesome artistry:

https://www.facebook.com/therollingpinbakeshop/

CAP looking for new members

The Middleport Community Advisory Panel (CAP) this year is seeking new, qualified members who want to be involved in their community, learn more about the FMC Middleport plant, and provide feedback to the plant.

Established more than two decades ago as a concept of the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care Program, the Middleport CAP meets five times a year to provide open and honest communication between the FMC plant and the Middleport community on the plant and its operations in such areas as safety, environmental performance, employment, community involvement, emergency preparedness and response.

Previous meeting topics have fostered discussion on health, safety, environmental concerns, emergency response, products, economy, and education.

“Members of the CAP help the plant’s leadership to better understand the community’s perspectives and concerns, and FMC Middleport in turn helps the community to better understand the facility and its operations,” said Jessica Heideman, CAP facilitator and FMC community liaison.

“These regular meetings help ensure the voice of the community is heard and provides yet another way for FMC to work directly with the community around the plant,” she said. “FMC looks forward to meeting with the new and returning members of the CAP team throughout 2019 and beyond.”

CAP members are all community residents from various walks of life including, but not limited to, parents, teachers, law enforcement, business professionals, students, and retirees. CAP members serve a three-year term on the panel.

To be considered for CAP membership, please contact Jessica Heideman by visiting the FMC Community Office, 8 S. Vernon St., Middleport, NY 14105, by calling (716) 735-9769, or by emailing her at jessica.heideman@fmc.com.