The New York State Canal Corporation today announced that, conditions permitting, all portions of the New York State Canal system are scheduled to open Friday, May 19th for the 199th consecutive season of navigation. The Canal system will close to navigation on Wednesday, October 11th.
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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Monday, January 23, 2023
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Pre-K applications are now being accepted
The 2023 Royalton-Hartland Pre-K application is now available.
The program includes:
*Transportation
*AM and PM sessions
*Certified teachers and aides
*Small class sizes
The program has space for 72 students, so be sure to apply ASAP.
You can apply digitally here: https://www.familyid.com/programs/royalton-hartland-elementary-pre-k-application
If you have any questions, please contact Royalton-Hartland Elementary School at (716) 735-2000 ext. 3054.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Monday, January 16, 2023
Roy-Hart FFA appears on WIVB
Back in October, 12 members of the Royalton-Hartland Future Farmers of America chapter traveled to Indianapolis for the 2022 National FFA Convention.
Matthew Sweeney is the Roy-Hart FFA advisor. He and his students Lorna, Nicholas, and Cayla joined WIVB's Wake Up! on Monday to discuss the convention and the surprise encounter with the jacket.
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Garbage pick-up, week of December 25th
There have been countless postings on Facebook about garbage pick-ups being delayed across WNY because of the blizzard. Fear not, Royalton residents -- for us, garbage and recycling pick-up will be on schedule this week.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Vizcarra to participate in ag committee
Governor Hochul recently announced that a special working group of state agencies and agricultural community stakeholders will collaborate to address issues in the agricultural industry. Among the 12 ag participants: Gasport's Oscar Vizcarra of Becker Farms
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-convenes-working-group-support-new-york-farmers
Monday, December 19, 2022
Republican Committee is seeking candidates
The Town of Royalton Republican Committee is seeking candidates for Town Supervisor and Town Highway superintendent positions, to fill 2-year terms starting 1 January, 2024.
The Town of Royalton Republican Committee will be meeting candidates on 18 January 2023 between 6:30 and 8:30 pm.
Please contact Scott Wymyczak@ 716-417-5151 The Town of Royalton Republican Chair to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Mrs. Lenhardt has passed away
Carol Lenhardt passed unexpectedly but peacefully on December 4, 2022 at the age of 88. She was born on June 20, 1934 in Chili, NY to Lawrence and Esther (Ebertz) Lenhardt. Esther passed away when Carol was very young, and Lawrence re-married to Ruth (Banister) Lenhardt. Ruth raised Carol and her brother, Frank as her own children for the rest of her life.
Preferring rural school districts, she chose Royalton Hartland district to teach math and science in middle and high school. When first moving to the area, she rented apartments. Then with her father’s help, she decided to build her own home in Medina. In 2015 she decided to move closer to her family and chose the Parkland Legacy in Chili.
Carol was involved in many activities while in Medina. She sewed costumes and painted scenery for school plays. She enjoyed singing in local choirs. She was very active in the New York State Science Teacher’s Association. Her Dad had always told her she could become whatever she wanted to be. Carol was always self-assured.
Upon retiring in the 80’s, she returned to school at the University of Buffalo where she earned her PhD, and supervised student teachers when they went out to practice teach. During her life, she was quite a world traveler. She took extended tours to Hawaii, Galapagos Islands, New Zealand, Germany and Alaska.
Carol is survived by her brother Frank Lenhardt (Joan), nephew Joe Lenhardt (Cherry), niece Mary Lenhardt (Al Pratt), great nephews Ian and Nicholas Lenhardt, and cousin Ray Potter.
Carol’s Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM Saturday December 17, 2022 at St. Martin de Porres Parish at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 99 Main St. Scottsville. Interment St. Pius 10th Cemetery, Chili.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Monday, December 5, 2022
Drone survey of Canal
Drone flights will be performed in the following areas:
The contractors completing the survey work will be wearing high-visibility vests as they operate a drone flying overhead near the canal structures. The Canal Corporation will minimize any disruption to access of the nearby trails.
This routine work is not associated with the Canal Corporation's proposed Earthen Embankment Integrity Program.
It is anticipated that this survey process will be completed by June 30, 2023.
More information is available by visiting the Canal Corporation's website.
The Canal Corporation appreciates the public's patience while this work is completed.
Friday, December 2, 2022
Mitten tree
Pick a mitten, shop for that mitten and drop off the gift with the mitten attached to one of the following drop off locations by Friday, December 9th.
Your donation is greatly appreciated. Help make someone's Christmas this year.
Drop Off Locations:
Christmas Party
The Gasport Beautification Commitee's annual Community Christmas Party for the kids and Basket Raffle is Sunday, December 11th at the Gasport Fire Hall. 2pm-4pm. Come see Santa, go on a Horse and Wagon Ride, bid on the basket raffle, see Freckle the clown face painter. There will be 50/50, coffee, hot cocoa, cider and cookies.
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Schramm Strong
To try to raise money to pay for these expenses, the Schramm Family is holding another benefit on October 16 at Oakfield Town Park. There will be a cornhole tournament, a basket raffle, and a side raffle featuring Beckett-certified, autographed, and framed Bills Jerseys from Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs.
The last benefit had a wonderful turnout and we are hoping this one does as well. The Schramm family is very touched by and thankful for all of the support they have received so far from the Roy-Hart community. Please see the attached flyer for complete details.
If anyone is interested in donating baskets, you may contact Lori Schramm via phone or text at (585)813-7178.
Friday, September 23, 2022
Gasport man struggles against healthcare industry
Bill Bucolo has battled kidney problems since
he was a child. Now he’s fighting for full insurance coverage of a
kidney transplant. He’s only partly insured by Medicare and without 100%
coverage no surgeon will go near him.
https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/bill-bucolo-vs-the-healthcare-business/article_817facd0-2fbd-11ed-ab56-cf1f1d5a68d9.html?fbclid=IwAR0oDFIa8cfOyDoweGJ4P7xNdXAtY_Iosjpfzi8ZlRUuCb0Ur7KTwUoUchk
SROs at Roy-Hart
The Royalton-Hartland district’s new school resource officers began work with the start of the new school year. h
https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/sros-on-duty-at-roy-hart/article_9f89b584-2fc9-11ed-bab6-371f9983cbbf.html?fbclid=IwAR2nbZiQSI1V6KReg5Nlsnm8s8Gqbs7vLqSqReHt1m7Y4nSoT8eIuLyAK0w