<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"><channel><title>Life in the Village of Middleport, New York 14105</title><link href="/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"><link>http://middleport-newyork.com
	<description>on the Erie Canal, Niagara County NY </description><lastbuilddate>Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:21:04 +0000</lastbuilddate><language>en-US</language><updateperiod>hourly</updateperiod><updatefrequency>1</updatefrequency><image><url>http://middleport-newyork.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-middleport-icon-32x32.jpg</url><title>Life in the Village of Middleport, New York 14105</title><link>http://middleport-newyork.com
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		<comments>http://middleport-newyork.com/storytime-at-the-library/#respond</comments><pubdate>Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:17:15 +0000</pubdate><creator></creator><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><guid ispermalink="false">http://middleport-newyork.com/?p=4034</guid><description>Preschoolers can have fun, learn and develop a love for reading at Storytime at the Royalton Hartland Community Library. It takes place on Tuesdays between 11 AM to 3 PM &ndash; just stop in! Life can get busy. Now storytime works around YOUR schedule! What a great idea! Call the library for more information at
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Preschoolers can have fun, learn and develop a love for reading at Storytime at the Royalton Hartland Community Library. It takes place on Tuesdays between 11 AM to 3 PM &ndash; just stop in!
<p>Life can get busy. Now storytime works around YOUR schedule! What a great idea!</p>
<p>Call the library for more information at (716) 735-3281 or stop by 9 Vernon Street and ask in person!</p>
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]]&gt;</encoded><commentrss>http://middleport-newyork.com/storytime-at-the-library/feed/</commentrss><comments>0</comments></item><item><title>Middleport Seniors</title><link>http://middleport-newyork.com/middleport-seniors/
		<comments>http://middleport-newyork.com/middleport-seniors/#respond</comments><pubdate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:58:08 +0000</pubdate><creator></creator><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><guid ispermalink="false">http://middleport-newyork.com/?p=4026</guid><description>The Middleport Seniors meets the second and fourth Tuesdays every month at the Middleport Scout House, 131 Telegraph Road (Rt. 31) beginning at 11 a.m. Lunch is served through the Niagara County Nutrition Program and is served at noon. The cost is $3.25 per person. To reserve your lunch, call Bonnie at 434-7296 after 3
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]]&gt;</description><encoded>The Middleport Seniors meets the second and fourth Tuesdays every month at the Middleport Scout House, 131 Telegraph Road (Rt. 31) beginning at 11 a.m.
<p>Lunch is served through the Niagara County Nutrition Program and is served at noon. The cost is $3.25 per person. To reserve your lunch, call Bonnie at 434-7296 after 3 p.m.</p>
<p>Middleport Seniors is open to all adults aged 55 and older.</p>
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		<pubdate>Thu, 30 Aug 2018 13:39:07 +0000</pubdate><creator></creator><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><guid ispermalink="false">http://middleport-newyork.com/?p=4023</guid><description>Attention Royalton Hartland Elementary Parents: We have PTA membership applications at the Village Hall! The PTA is an excellent organization, and it&rsquo;s well worth the (small) fee to join! Stop in anytime we&rsquo;re open (8:30 am &ndash; 4 pm; M-F) to pick up an application. You and your child will be glad you did!
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]]&gt;</description><encoded>Attention Royalton Hartland Elementary Parents: We have PTA membership applications at the Village Hall! The PTA is an excellent organization, and it&rsquo;s well worth the (small) fee to join! Stop in anytime we&rsquo;re open (8:30 am &ndash; 4 pm; M-F) to pick up an application. You and your child will be glad you did!
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]]&gt;</encoded></item><item><title>Hazardous waste drop-off in fall 2018</title><link>http://middleport-newyork.com/hazardous-waste-drop-off-events-in-fall-2018/
		<pubdate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:19:49 +0000</pubdate><creator></creator><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><guid ispermalink="false">http://middleport-newyork.com/?p=4005</guid><description>Niagara County HHW Event (Lockport) HHW Collection Event (Household Hazardous Waste) Saturday September 22nd, 2018 10:00am-2:00pm Lockport Town Hall 6560 Dysinger Road Lockport NY 14094 The Niagara County Refuse Disposal District will offer Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events in the fall of 2018, open to all Niagara County Residents. Mandatory Pre-Registration begins (August 23, 2018)
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]]&gt;</description><encoded>Niagara County HHW Event (Lockport)<br>
HHW Collection Event (Household Hazardous Waste)<br>
Saturday September 22nd, 2018<br>
10:00am-2:00pm
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<p>Lockport Town Hall<br>
6560 Dysinger Road<br>
Lockport NY 14094</p>
<p>The Niagara County Refuse Disposal District will offer Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events in the fall of 2018, open to all Niagara County Residents.</p>
<p>Mandatory Pre-Registration begins (August 23, 2018)<br><a href="http://www.hazmanusa.com/event-registration/2018/09/22/niagara-county-hhw-event-lockport" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-ft='{"tn":"-U"}' data-lynx-mode="async" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hazmanusa.com%2Fevent-registration%2F2018%2F09%2F22%2Fniagara-county-hhw-event-lockport&amp;h=AT3I48EUG3OKMGhRsRwCL5_Pm4p00SGxQ92Gw5SddBK_jRq5fVBSy0kSFiOvQOgfel8QkONINueZ2yFmBPhQgDEgG9KKiCn7XbJ1Ig9A3sjCI0JX7g8RoeAHZshz5Q2TfcdOyjYDzvj3utvRuwFDC5GOQpxpchcfER-9byySfRIVBNOepA-s5uiib7i92VfUjOLmF53mjTAAvXVi_R4d0JvDlJxWOwotTK9pWs-gEmL7eyzkLxQzBeJemJveCns5jS4K3vNlxMFHhNqL7IvO82MLx4E5ihQc9LkfgSZ6wMT6Fd9Zgicacf72Kofw0FrAndB50r_FTg3VpHVqkGP-ocWf7ngP-KEV499E88E52g">http://www.hazmanusa.com/&hellip;/niagara-county-hhw-event-lockport</a></p>
<p>The following items are considered Specialty Items and will be accepted at the event for a recycling fee .Payment acceptable by Cash, Credit Card or Check, payable to Hazman.</p>
<p>Propane Tanks $5.00 each<br>
Fire Extinguishers $10.00 each</p>
<p>Thank you to the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation for providing funding for Niagara County&rsquo;s recycling efforts.</p>
<p>If there are any question regarding acceptable items, please contact Hazman 716-998-8073. (PLEASE do not call the Village Hall as it&rsquo;s best if the experts answer your questions)</p>
<p>Acceptable Materials:</p>
<p>Acids &amp; Bases<br>
Aerosols<br>
Antifreeze<br>
Cleaners<br>
Driveway Sealer<br>
Fluorescent Bulbs<br>
Gasoline<br>
Glues<br>
Herbicides<br>
Kerosene<br>
Latex Paint 2/3 Can or More *Consolidate<br>
Oil-Based Paint<br>
Paint Thinner<br>
Pesticides<br>
Photo Chemicals<br>
Pool Chemicals<br>
Solvents<br>
Thermometers<br>
Thermostats<br>
Wood Polishes<br>
Wood Stains</p>
<p>Unacceptable Materials:</p>
<p>Bio-Waste<br>
Explosives &amp; Ammunition</p>
</div>
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]]&gt;</encoded></item><item><title>Niagara County SBDC Entrepreneurial Training Offered</title><link>http://middleport-newyork.com/niagara-county-sbdc-entrepreneurial-training-offered/
		<pubdate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:43:20 +0000</pubdate><creator></creator><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><guid ispermalink="false">http://middleport-newyork.com/?p=3997</guid><description>MICROENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Fall 2018 GOAL: Enhance Your Business Skills. Strengthen Your New or Existing Business Location: NCCC Sanborn Campus: 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd. Sanborn, NY 14132 (Room C-163) Time: Wednesday Evenings from 6PM to 9PM September 12, 2018 to November 14, 2018 Program: 9 Entrepreneurial Classes to Choose From: Entrepreneurship&ndash;Social Media&ndash;Budget/Recordkeeping Business Insurance&ndash;Marketing For
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]]&gt;</description><encoded>MICROENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Fall 2018<br>
GOAL: Enhance Your Business Skills. Strengthen Your New or Existing Business
<p>Location: NCCC Sanborn Campus: 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd.<br>
Sanborn, NY 14132 (Room C-163)</p>
<p>Time: Wednesday Evenings from 6PM to 9PM</p>
<p>September 12, 2018 to November 14, 2018</p>
<p>Program: 9 Entrepreneurial Classes to Choose From:</p>
<p>Entrepreneurship&ndash;Social Media&ndash;Budget/Recordkeeping</p>
<p>Business Insurance&ndash;Marketing For Small Business&ndash;Human Resource Management</p>
<p>Understanding Your Financial Picture&ndash;Tax Compliance&ndash;Leadership &amp; Self-Motivation</p>
<p>A Completion Certificate provided upon finishing All 9 Classes</p>
<p>All programs are FREE to attend</p>
<p>To Register: Call 716.210.2515/ E-Mail us at sbdc@niagaracc.suny.edu</p>
<p>Visit our Website: <a href="http://www.niagarasbdc.org/">www.NiagaraSBDC.org</a> for more information</p>
<hr><h2 class="nomargin-top">Contact SBDC</h2>
<p><strong>Lynn Oswald, Director</strong><br>
NCCC Small Business<br>
Development Center<br>
3111 Saunders Settlement Rd.<br>
Sanborn, New York 14132</p>
<p><strong>Phone:&nbsp;</strong>716- 210-2515<br><strong>Fax:&nbsp;</strong>716- 210-2512<br><strong>Hours:</strong>&nbsp;Mon-Fri, 8:30am &ndash; 4:30pm</p>
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]]&gt;</encoded></item><item><title>Annual Water Quality Report for Village</title><link>http://middleport-newyork.com/annual-water-quality-report-for-village/
		<pubdate>Sun, 12 Aug 2018 20:46:27 +0000</pubdate><creator></creator><category></category><guid ispermalink="false">http://middleport-newyork.com/?p=3999</guid><description>The annual water quality report for the Village of Middleport is available online at: https://villagemiddleport.digitaltowpath.org:10141/content/Generic/View/15. Copies of the report are also available at the Village Hall, 24 Main Street in Middleport.
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]]&gt;</description><encoded>The annual water quality report for the Village of Middleport is available online at:
<p><a href="https://villagemiddleport.digitaltowpath.org:10141/content/Generic/View/15">https://villagemiddleport.digitaltowpath.org:10141/content/Generic/View/15</a>.</p>
<p>Copies of the report are also available at the Village Hall, 24 Main Street in Middleport.</p>
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]]&gt;</encoded></item><item><title>Dog waste disposal bags available along canal</title><link>http://middleport-newyork.com/dog-waste-disposal-bags-available-along-canal/
		<pubdate>Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:51:02 +0000</pubdate><creator></creator><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><guid ispermalink="false">http://middleport-newyork.com/?p=4002</guid><description>Did you know that there are two dispenser stations along the canal that have disposal bags for dog waste? One station is located near the pavilion in Margaret Droman Park, which is located east of the liftbridge. The second station is located near the bell memorial just west of the liftbridge. When you are out
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]]&gt;</description><encoded>Did you know that there are two dispenser stations along the canal that have disposal bags for dog waste? One station is located near the pavilion in Margaret Droman Park, which is located east of the liftbridge. The second station is located near the bell memorial just west of the liftbridge.
<p>When you are out getting exercise with your dog, please feel free to us the bags to help keep the canal bank and the Village clean of dog waste.</p>
<p>There are trash cans located throughout the Central Business District in the Village for disposal of used bags.</p>
<p>Thanks for being a responsible dog owner!</p>
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]]&gt;</encoded></item><item><title>Reunions &amp; Memorabilia</title><link>http://middleport-newyork.com/reunions-memorabilia/
		<pubdate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:04:01 +0000</pubdate><creator></creator><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><guid ispermalink="false">http://middleport-newyork.com/?p=3963</guid><description>Is your Roy-Hart class holding a reunion this year? Next year or in the future? The Village Historian, Christa Lutz, would love to have a copy of whatever program or current class information that you distribute at your reunion. She is slowly developing an extensive collection of Royalton Hartland Central School District mementos and would
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]]&gt;</description><encoded>Is your Roy-Hart class holding a reunion this year? Next year or in the future?
<p>The Village Historian, Christa Lutz, would love to have a copy of whatever program or current class information that you distribute at your reunion.</p>
<p>She is slowly developing an extensive collection of Royalton Hartland Central School District mementos and would love to have your class included in it!</p>
<p>If you have items to donate, stop in to see her Tuesdays or Thursdays at the Village Hall, 24 Main Street in Middleport or call her at (716) 735-3303 on one of those days. She can also be emailed at Historian@villageofmiddleport.org.</p>
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]]&gt;</encoded></item><item><title>Middleport student wins music scholarship</title><link>http://middleport-newyork.com/middleport-student-wins-music-scholarship/
		<pubdate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 13:18:05 +0000</pubdate><creator></creator><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><guid ispermalink="false">http://middleport-newyork.com/?p=3928</guid><description>Community Music School is pleased to announce that Madeline Keyes of Middleport is among the winners of the 1st Annual CMS Scholarship Competition. Community Music School holds the annual competition to recognize the talent of its students. A voice student of Community Music School teacher Maria Goodrich, Keyes was one of two winners in the
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]]&gt;</description><encoded>Community Music School is pleased to announce that Madeline Keyes of Middleport is among the winners of the 1st Annual CMS Scholarship Competition. Community Music School holds the annual competition to recognize the talent of its students. 
<p>A voice student of Community Music School teacher Maria Goodrich, Keyes was one of two winners in the ages 18-20 category. She will receive a $50 scholarship to the school. </p>
<p>Judges for the 2018 competition included soprano Cheryl Hudson, guitarist Peter VanDyke and pianist Anna Whistler, all members of the Community Music School faculty. Other 2018 competition winners were Jackson Lasher of Lockport, Waylon Mattimore of Buffalo, Andreea Merzianu of Buffalo, Lauren Roetzer of Lockport and Ellie Zhu of East Amherst.</p>
<p>Founded in 1924, Community Music School provides instrument and voice lessons for people of all ages. For information, contact the school at 884.4887 or info@cms-buffalo.org, or visit w.</p>
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]]&gt;</encoded></item><item><title>RHBPA February 2018 Meeting Minutes</title><link>http://middleport-newyork.com/rhbpa-february-2018-meeting-minutes/
		<pubdate>Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:30:29 +0000</pubdate><creator></creator><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><category></category><guid ispermalink="false">http://middleport-newyork.com/?p=3893</guid><description>RHBPA Meeting Minutes &ndash; Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Attendees: Greg Zakrzewski, Julie Maedl, Ann Fisher-Bale, Wendy Beals, Keith Bond, Vonda Westcott The meeting was called to order at 8:12 AM by Greg Zakrzewski. Treasurer&rsquo;s report &ndash; Balance &ndash; $2,793.32 New Business: Discussion was held on the future of the organization. The last two scheduled functions
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]]&gt;</description><encoded><em>RHBPA Meeting Minutes &ndash; Wednesday, February 14, 2018</em>
<p>Attendees: Greg Zakrzewski, Julie Maedl, Ann Fisher-Bale, Wendy Beals, Keith Bond, Vonda Westcott</p>
<p>The meeting was called to order at 8:12 AM by Greg Zakrzewski.</p>
<p>Treasurer&rsquo;s report &ndash; Balance &ndash; $2,793.32</p>
<p>New Business:</p>
<p>Discussion was held on the future of the organization. The last two scheduled functions (Evening Mixer in November 2017 and Annual Meeting/Dinner in February 2018) received no responses and were cancelled. Monthly attendance at meetings has remained low and consisted of the same 3 or 4 members.</p>
<p>A motion was made by Greg Z, and seconded by Ann F-B to dissolve the organization.</p>
<p>A discussion was held to determine which organizations would benefit from our remaining funds. It was decided to distribute $600 to each of the following:</p>
<ul><li>Middleport Area Tourism and Beautification Committee</li>
<li>Gasport Beautification Committee</li>
<li>Royalton-Hartland Community Library</li>
<li>4th of July Committee</li>
</ul><p>In addition, a donation of $190 each will be made to the Middleport and Gasport Food Pantries. The remainder will be kept to cover anticipated bank fees.</p>
<p>Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 AM.</p>
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