Thursday, October 31, 2013

PARKING IN ROYALTON

NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Local Law Number 1 for the year 2001 entitled "An Amendment to the Winter Parking Law of the Town of Royalton" which was adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Royalton on the 12th day of March 2001 be advised as follows:

SECTION 2. PARKING LIMITS .

It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle on a Town Highway and/or right of way within the Town of Royalton between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from November 1st of any year to April 1st of the year immediately following.

A copy of Local Law No. 2, 2001 can be viewed in the Town of Royalton Town Clerk 's Office, 5316 Royalton Center Road, Middleport, New York 14105 during regular business hours.

Terry Nieman Superintendent of Highways Town of Royalton

TURKEY DINNER & BAZAAR THIS SATURDAY

Covenant United Church of Christ's annual turkey dinner and bazaar will take place this Saturday, November 2nd . The famous turkey dinner with all the fixings begins at 3:30 PM and will be held in the cafeteria. Prior to that, the bazaar will held and lunch will be served starting at 11:30 (chili or clam chowder, sandwich, and dessert).

GASPORT ELEMENTARY'S "CAFETERIA LADY" HAS PASSED AWAY


McQueen, June E., of Gasport, NY, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday October 30, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 4, 1928 in Lockport, she was the daughter of Harold and Alma Henning Volschow. She lived most of her adult life in Gasport where she worked for many years as manager of Gasport Elementary School cafeteria and was known as the “cafeteria lady”. June was a faithful and active member of Zion Lutheran Church where she was always willing to give a helping hand.

June was predeceased by her husband, Donald H. McQueen in April of 1975 and her sister, Virginia Heuck. She is survived by her children, Candace (David) Carlston, Cassandra (Peter) Cramer and Timothy McQueen; her loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, many family members and wonderful friends.

There will be no prior visitation. Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM from Christ Episcopal Church, 7145 Fieldcrest Dr., Lockport, NY. Interment in Hartland Central Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 4447 Central Ave., PO Box 381, Gasport, NY 14067. The family would like to thank the caring and loving people of Niagara Hospice for their help at this difficult time. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.langefuneralhomeinc.com.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

GASPORT MAN STRIKES GOLD AT NYPA VISIT

The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) Power Vista visitors center in Niagara Falls marked an attendance milestone of welcoming seven million visitors since the facility first opened its doors in 1963. At an event to mark the milestone and the facility’s 50th anniversary on Monday, NYPA’s Regional Manager for Western New York Harry Francois was on hand to greet the visitors and to recognize the Hard Hats of Niagara, a group of retired construction workers who built the Power Vista and the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant.

The miletsone visitor was Gasport's own Zach Yates. Some of the prizes he earned were a stay at the Giacomo hotel, Niagara USA Discovery Passes, tickets to Old Fort Niagara and dinner for two at the Barton Hill Hotel & Spa in Lewiston.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

COUNTY PLANS WATER LINE EXPANSION THROUGH ROYALTON

The Niagara County Water District is making plans for a new water supply pipeline to the eastern part of the county. The work would improve water flow and pressure to the east and would cut through the town of Royalton.

Read the details in Sunday's Buffalo News...

http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/niagara-county/niagara-county-plans-water-line-expansion-to-royalton-20131026

USJ LOOKS AT HILL VS. WALKER

The Sunday edition of the Lockport Union Sun and Journal features a front-page report on the Mike Hill - Josh Walker race in the 15th district of the Niagara County legislature, which includes the towns on Royalton and Hartland.

Give it a read here: http://lockportjournal.com/local/x934967738/To-be-or-not-to-be-one-of-Majority

Saturday, October 26, 2013

HALLOWEEN HOURS

The official trick-or-treating hours for Gasport are 5:00 till 7:00 on the 31st.

MORE DOE TAGS FOR GASPORT HUNTERS

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that approximately 35,000 Deer Management Permits (DMPs) will be issued to hunters who were previously denied permits during the initial application period earlier this fall. Leftover DMPs will also be available in several Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) beginning November 1, 2013.

Deer Management Permits, which allow hunters to harvest antlerless deer, are issued for specific WMUs to control deer populations. In order to provide DMPs at point-of-sale locations DEC must anticipate the number of applicants in each WMU and assign a probability to each unit in order to issue the appropriate number of permits. This year, DEC received fewer permit applications than projected in many WMUs.

In these units, DEC will reopen the DMP application process on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters may apply for leftover DMPs at any DEC license sales outlet beginning Nov. 1, 2013. Leftover DMPs will not be available by phone, by mail or via the internet. Applicants who previously paid the $10.00 DMP application fee or those that are exempt from the application fee will not be charged for this additional application.

Among the affected WMU's are 9A and 9F which include portions of Gasport.

Friday, October 25, 2013

TERRY'S CORNERS GUN RAFFLE

Don't forget that the Terry's Corners gun raffle is right around the corner! The event is nearly sold out. A few tickets still remain at Olears and Durf's. Hurry!


GASPORT LIONS TO HOST ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY

The Gasport Lions Club Community Children's Halloween Party will take place this Sunday, October 27th from 2:00 till 4:00 at the Gasport Fire Hall.

Costumes welcome and there will be a costume contest for children 3 to 10 years old.

Serving donuts and cider around 3:00pm

Arts and crafts table where you can be creative.

New games have been added this year:

o Sponge Bob Deep Sea Bowling Lanes
o NBA Arcade Basketball
o Sports light up Soccer Goad
o Egg Spoon Race Game
o 9’ Foot Tunnel
o Carnival Bean Bag Toss o Halloween spinner Game
o Under the Sea Ring Toss Game o Halloween Disc Drop Game
o 3 in 1 Tossing Game
o Bug Hopper Game....and more

Donations for Eye Glasses and Hearing Aides are gratefully appreciated as the Lions refurbish them and give them to needy families --- so bring them along.

Monetary donations are much appreciated as any monies donated are then used to make next year's party a even bigger blast!

LES MIS AT ROY-HART


ODYSSEY OF THE MIND VIDEO

A recent addition to YouTube is a video of Royalton-Hartland's presentation at the Odyssey of the Mind finals held in East Lansing, Michigan this past May. Roy-Hart’s fifth-grade team of Abby Ander, Aaron Bacon, Andrew Corser, Michael Huntington, Anna Rickard, William Rickard and Sandy Sparks tackled the problem titled “It’s How You Look at It.” Overall, the students placed 17th out of 50 teams in the World Finals.







ALWAYS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE


ERIE CANAL TRAVELLING MUSEUM IS COMING TO LIBRARY

On Thursday, November 7 at 7 p.m. the history of the Erie Canal will come to life! The Erie Canal Traveling Museum will be at the Royalton Hartland Community Library with artifacts from the mid-1800s through the turn of the century. These items are the very things used on or around the Canal for domestic chores, farming and husbandry, hunting and fishing, shipping and hauling, and daily living.

The program presenter from Young Audiences WNY, a program designed to engage students in creative learning through the Arts, will explain the artifacts and encourage students to examine the items. Students can learn about the history and use of the Erie Canal, and learn   new vocabulary. While presenting the canal-related artifacts, students can use their critical thinking skills and imagination to understand the importance and function of the various artifacts. Refreshments will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Library

Students, families and anyone interested are invited to attend this program that will bring the historical importance of the Erie Canal to life in a fun and family-friendly way. 

The Erie Canal Traveling Museum program is being presented by the local affiliate of Young Audiences, the national network of artists established in 1952 to inspire young people and expand learning through the arts. Young Audiences serves over 5 million children and youth each year in 7,000 schools and community centers across the country.

For more information about the Erie Canal Traveling Museum program, call the library at 735-3281 or visit 9 Vernon St., Middleport NY. Information about this and other programs at the library can be found on the library’s website at www.RoyHartCommunityLibrary.com

CHOWDER SALE: OCTOBER 26th

This Saturday morning support Troop 18's chowder sale. It will be held at the Covenant United Church of Christ on Main Street in the hamlet. The sale begins at 9:00 AM and they are typically sold out in 2 hours.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

HALLOWEEN AT HBC

Hartland Bible Church will host a Candy Costume Carnival from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday October 27th at the church at 8110 West Ave. Gasport.

The event, for children ages pre-K to 6th grade, will feature candy, games and refreshments. Children should wear costumes to the free event. All are welcome.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

HALLOWEEN PARTY IN HARTLAND

Hartland Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting their annual children's Halloween party on Sunday October 27th from 6 till 8 at the fire hall on Route 104 in Gasport. They will be having a costume contest, games, candy, and cider.

A TASTE OF THE SALT AND LIGHT FESTIVAL


FRUIT FARMERS RECOVER AFTER POOR GROWING SEASON

WIVB Channel 4 ran a story last night about how WNY farmers saw their fortunes reversed this year, following an abysmal growing season in 2012. Featured in the report was none other than Gasport's own Becker Farms...


Monday, October 21, 2013

GASPORT FARM ROBBED

If you read this weekend's Metro Community News (the weekly Retailer newspaper), you likely saw an ad by Scott Perry & Co. advertising an auction to be held at Hetrick Elk Farm on Ridge Road this coming Saturday. The notice listed everything that was to be auctioned off.

Well, it's likely some scumbag criminals saw the ad, too, and, in turn, saw a target ripe for the picking.

Niagara County Sheriff's are reporting that overnight Saturday someone broke into the barn and stole 600 animal traps, 100 fur stretchers, 6 Coleman coolers, and numerous hand tools and power tools. Total loss was stated as $17,680.

If you have any tips -- it must be difficult to hide that many traps and stretchers -- call the Sheriff's office at 716.438.3393.

BUDGET HEARING IN ROYALTON TONIGHT

The town of Royalton will have a budget hearing tonight at 7:00 PM.

The Buffalo News did a fine job of breaking things down in Sunday's paper:

http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/all-niagara-county/royalton-schedules-hearing-on-2014-budget-20131020


If you would like more details, here is the legal notice...



TOWN OF ROYALTON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE 
that the Town Board of the Town of Royalton will hold separate public hearings on the matters referenced to herein at the Town Hall, 5316 Royalton Center Road, Middleport, New York, on the 21st day of October, 2013 beginning at 7:00 p.m. (local time). Said public hearings shall be as follows:


1. OVERRIDE OF THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C FOR THE TOWN OF ROYALTON, NIAGARA COUNTY, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014.

2. SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSESSMENTS

Pursuant to Section 198 of the New York State Town Law, the town board has opted to enforce various unpaid accounts for water, sewer, refuse, and other unpaid town services as indicated below, by placing a lien upon the real property for which such services were provided.

Total Unpaid Water $89,885.03
Total Unpaid Sewer $ 6,902.96
Total Unpaid Refuse $ 0.00
Total Town Charges $ 450.00
GRAND TOTAL $97,237.99


3. SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ROLL

ROYALTON WATER DISTRICT:

Water District With Improvements $250.00 / Unit
Water District Without Improvements $ 50.00 / Unit
Unimproved District with Water $ 10.00 / Unit
Unimproved District Without Water $ 1.00 / Unit

ROYALTON REFUSE DISTRICT: $181.75 / Unit


4. TOWN OF ROYALTON FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTS

One (1) year contract with each of the five (5) fire companies serving the Town of Royalton. There will be a 2% increase in the contract funding for each company. Contract dates to run from January 1, 2014-December 31, 2014.

5. TOWN OF ROYALTON 2014 BUDGET

Amounts to raised by taxation are as follows:

ROYALTON WATER DISTRICT $588,116.00
ROYALTON SEWER DISTRICT $148,700.00
ROYALTON REFUSE DISTRICT $445,469.00
GASPORT LIGHTING DISTRICT $ 16,000.00
ROYALTON FIRE PROTECTION $419,804.00
DRAINAGE FUND $128,804.00

All persons interested shall be heard at the public hearing to be held by the Town Board as aforesaid relative to assessments and amounts to be raised in said districts.

The Town Board of the Town of Royalton will hear any person in favor of or against the preliminary budget as filed with the Town Clerk.

Pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law, proposed salaries of Town Officers are hereby specified:

                                                                                                                      TOTAL SUPERVISOR (1) .................................................... ................................... $ 19,000.00
DEPUTY SUPERVISOR (1)................................................. .......................... $      750.00
COUNCILMAN (4) EACH $6,000.00............................................................... $  24,000.00
TOWN CLERK (1)........................................................................................ $  46,315.00
SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS (1).......................................................... $  59,464.00
TOWN JUSTICES (2 @ $18,103.00 EACH) .................................................... $  36,206.00
TAX COLLECTOR(1)..................................................................................... $    6,732.00

All parties in interest and citizens will be heard at the public hearing to be held as aforesaid.

FURTHER NOTICE is given that pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, the Exemption report that shows total assessed value on the final assessment roll that was used in the budgetary process that is exempt from taxation is on file with the Preliminary 2014 Budget.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF ROYALTON

DATED: OCTOBER 10, 2013

MARIE L. LITTLE, RMC/CMC
ROYALTON TOWN CLERK

Sunday, October 20, 2013

SPOTLIGHTER'S CAR BURSTS INTO FLAMES

The local papers are reporting today that a Gasport man's car burst into flames while spotlighting deer on Dale Road Friday night (the Dale Road off of Slayton Settlement Rd, not the one off Gasport Rd).

The Buffalo News report: http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/police-courts/overheated-cigarette-lighter-chases-deer-spotters-from-car-on-fire-20131019

The Niagara Gazette report: http://niagara-gazette.com/local/x134984654/Spotlighting-for-deer-in-Hartland-ends-with-car-in-flames

Saturday, October 19, 2013

BAKER IS RETURNING

Today's Lockport Union Sun and Journal is reporting that at this past week's meeting the Royalton-Hartland school board reappointed Don Baker as the girls varsity basketball coach. Welcome back to where you belong, Bake!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

CANDIDATES FORUM THIS FRIDAY

We have 2 men running to represent us in the Niagara County legislature --- incumbent Mike Hill and challenger Josh Walker. If you are curious about their views and goals, they will be participating in the Niagara USA Chamber's candidates forum this Friday, October 18th from 7:00 till 9:00 at Lockport town hall at 6560 Dysinger Rd. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. This will be a structured forum with a question and answer format.

Friday, October 11, 2013

ROYALTON'S BUDGET TALKS

The Medina Journal Register is reporting that the Town of Royalton's budget discussions have progressed to the point that the town board has cancelled its final budget workshop, which had been slated for Wednesday.

The projected tax rate increase is 2.17 percent, meaning property taxes will move from $3.23 per $1,000 to $3.29 per $1,000 of assessed value.

Read about it here: http://journal-register.com/local/x934959581/Royalton-sets-budget-hearing

WEST NILE IN GASPORT




Dan Stapleton of the Niagara County Department of Health reported today the first laboratory-confirmed human case of West Nile Virus in Niagara County for 2013. The affected individual, a young adult male, is recovering at home after being hospitalized for illness clinically consistent with West Nile Virus infection. The individual resides in Gasport, where it is believed he contracted the virus. To date, Niagara County has reported no West Nile Virus-positive mosquito pools, infected birds or positive horses.

Friday, October 4, 2013

QUILT PROGRAM AT ROY-HART COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Everyone can appreciate the beauty of a quilt but there is more to the story – much more. For generations, quilts have told stories, carried on traditions and inspired new designs.

Linda Hunter, a quilter with 35 years of experience, will discuss the role that quilts have played in the past and in the present at the Royalton Hartland Community Library on Monday, October 21 at 7 p.m. The presentation is free of charge and will take place in the Community Meeting Room, upstairs at the library at 9 Vernon Street in Middleport.

Hunter, who is also a quilt appraiser and a member of the American Quilters Society, will offer information about different types of quilts, quilting techniques, types of quilt pattern designs and how to best care for your quilt. Refreshments will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Everyone is invited to attend this program that also includes information about quilt classes that can be taken with Linda Hunter at various locations around the local area.

Quilt enthusiasts may also enjoy a look at the antique toy sewing machine display in the showcase at the library that is on loan until the end of October from Dolores and Jim Flowers. 

For more information about the program Quilts: Past and Present, call the library at 735-3281 or visit 9 Vernon St., Middleport NY. Information about this and other programs at the library can be found on the library’s website at www.RoyHartCommunityLibrary.com

Thursday, October 3, 2013

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE PROJECT AT TOWN HALL

If you haven't had a chance to see the Gasport Beautification Committee, Inc.'s 2013 project, check it out!

The GBCI received a matching grant from the William G. Mayne Business Enhancement Program. With that and support from the Royalton Historical Society, Royalton Town and community supporters, they were able to update a flower garden at the Royalton Town Hall.