ROY-HART GRAD INVENTS NEW ZIPPER

Dave Lyndaker graduated from Royalton-Hartland in 1988 and was recently featured on Inside Edition regarding his new invention --the MagZip, which will revolutionize the garment industry.

Awesome stuff!

Watch the video here:

COUNTY LAUNCHES ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM FOR PARKS

If you are looking to rent a shelter at Royalton Ravine Park, know that the County is launching a new online reservation system on Monday. Read about it here:

http://www.tonawanda-news.com/local/x1196461538/Niagara-County-introduces-online-reservation-system

ROY-HART'S TAX LEVY TO RISE

The Medina Journal-Register is reporting today that Roy-Hart's initial budget has the tax levy rising by 2.9% or $275,000. Read about it here:

http://www.journal-register.com/local/x1196460185/Roy-Hart-eyeing-3-percent-tax-increase

SCHOLARSHIP TO HONOR THE LIFE OF LISA HUSUNG

Roy-Hart will be one of 3 local school districts to give scholarships in memory of Lisa Husung, daughter of Roy-Hart's Carl Husung. A fundraiser will take place March 22nd in Medina. Read about it at the Orleans Hub...

http://www.orleanshub.com/news2014/Scholarship-will-honor-an-A-person.htm

SAFE ACT FORUM

There will be a NY SAFE Act Educational Forum at Hartland Fire Hall this Saturday, March 1st at 12:30 PM.

Speakers:

Joe Mesler, The 2nd Amendment Coalition of WNY
Stephen Aldstadt, SCOPE
Gia Arnold & Mattie Zarpentine, New York Revolution
Don Hey, WNY Talks
Dan Devlin, Oathkeepers
Dan Flick, Flick's Firearms (FFL)
Tony Matusak, Citizens Task Force

Forum will include a raffle for a Saiga Carbine and a 50/50 split.

Presentations on:

Ammunition Laws & Registration Requirements
Non-Compliance, Modification & History
Voting & WHY its so important
Question & Answer Segments

GASPORT'S MAIER IS A TOP VOLUNTEER

Haley Maier, 11, of Gasport has been named one of New York State’s top two youth volunteers of the year by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The program operates nationwide in an effort to honor youths who go above and beyond when they volunteer.

Read about the prestigious honor here:

http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/x1196454533/Gasport-girls-earns-a-trip-to-Washington-D-C

SECURITY CAMERA STILL OF THE CROSBY'S ROBBERY

BLOOD DRIVE

MANHUNT UNDERWAY IN GASPORT

It was overhead on the scanner that at approximately 6:30 PM tonight a white male, about 5'8" and 150 pounds, wearing a ski mask, robbed Crosby's while displaying a knife. A customer saw him run off towards the railroad tracks. Police are also searching for a white sedan or Civic that was in the area at the time.
Update (6:45 PM): Suspect is believed to be in early 20's. Was wearing a light brown coat, long in length (maybe like a trench coat) with large pockets. Got away with an undetermined amount of cash.

Update (7:00 PM): Sheriff's deputies have recovered the mask and coat.

ROY-HART STUDENTS VISIT BOCES

Royalton-Hartland Elementary students recently spent a day with the students and teachers at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center.

Read about it in this Medina Journal-Register article:

http://www.journal-register.com/local/x1196449788/Roy-Hart-students-explore-career-tech-options

ROYALTON FUNDS STILL MISSING

It’s been almost three weeks since $367,000 was removed from two separate Town of Royalton bank accounts in wire transfers. While $275,000 of the missing money was returned, officials are still wondering when, or if, the other $92,000 will show up.

Read the Lockport Union Sun and Journal's full report here:

http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/x1196449834/Money-still-missing-in-Royalton-breach

MISTER/COACH RYDZA RETIRING

There is a nice write-up in the Medina Journal-Register about Mark Rydza and his last days as a basketball coach as he retires at the end of this season:

http://www.journal-register.com/localsports/x1196445277/ROY-HART-COACH-RETIRING

TERRY'S CORNERS St. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY & CASH RAFFLE

DOWNTOWN ABBEY EVENT AT THE LIBRARY

The wait is over and the end of Season 4 of the PBS series Downton Abbey is fast approaching. Downton Abbey lovers are invited to celebrate the season at a Downton Abbey Party on Saturday, February 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royalton Hartland Community Library.

Enthusiasts can have all sorts of fun chatting about their favorite character, episode or witty quotes while enjoying games, prizes, dainty desserts from the Stone Hollow Farm and Carriage House. Of course, tea will be served.

Along with discussion of the series, games featuring trivia related to Downton Abbey will be played. Prizes will be given to contest winners courtesy of the Friends of the Library, so tea timers are invited to brush up their knowledge of Downton Abbey and its characters. Hats and gloves are optional but would be smashing!

The Downton Abbey Party is free but seating is limited. Tea goers will need to register in advance by calling the library at 735-3281.

More information about the tea and the library’s other programs can be found online at www.RoyHartCommunityLibrary.com

GASPORT CHEMICAL HOSE RAFFLE

BECKER FARMS IS FINALIST FOR PRESTIGIOUS CATERING/EVENTS AWARD

This March, three prestigious awards recognizing the best in the catering and events industry will be presented together in one colorful evening.

Winners of the 2014 awards will be announced at the "La Vie en Couleur" awards gala, during the 2014 Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, March 23-26 in Las Vegas.

The La Vie en Couleur Industry Awards Celebration is March 26, 7-10 p.m., Paris Hotel Las Vegas. 

Among the awards, the Catersource Achievement in Catering Excellence (ACE) Awards recognize companies in the catering industry that have shown noteworthy achievement throughout the year in culinary, business, and community and professional development. This year's winners will represent three geographic regions, which are broken down by annual revenue.

On the list of Eastern US providers with less than $2 million in revenues is Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards.
 

Their competition for the award is:

Blue Elephant Events and Catering, Saco, ME
Exclamations Catering, Greensboro, NC
Scranton's Restaurant and Catering, Pascagoula, MS

Congratulations to the Vizcarra's. Here's hoping they win the award!

HARRIGER ORDERED AWAY FROM CHURCH, CHILDREN

The Orleans Hub is reporting tonight that Judge Punch has ordered Roy Harriger, pastor of the Community Fellowship Church, to stay away from the Church and all homes with children.

Read the report here:

http://www.orleanshub.com/news2014/Pastor-ordered-to-avoid-church-due-to-presence-of-children.html

ROYALTON ROBBED OF $367,000

The Town of Royalton came under cyber attack and saw $367,000 transferred out of the town's bank accounts. $275,000 has been found, while the whereabouts of $92,000 remains unknown.

Read more here:

http://www.journal-register.com/local/x1262677366/Town-of-Royalton-reports-missing-funds-to-FBI

ROYALTON WORK SESSION CANCELLED

Due to the weather, the Town of Royalton Work Session has been cancelled for tonight and rescheduled for Friday, February 7th at noon.

CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE THIS WEEKEND

Boy Scout Troop 23 of Middleport is having a can and bottle drive this Saturday, February 8th, from 9:00 till 1:00 at the scout house on Route 31 in the village. Drop off your 5 cent returnables and help support the troop. If you need a pick up of your returnables, let scoutmaster Tim Herriven know and he can make those arrangements. His address is vikingstim@yahoo.com