Edwards urges county residents, seasonal residents, to be on look-out for two invasive plant species...
County residents... and, those visiting... are being asked to be on the look-out for two invasive aquatic plants on Chautauqua Lake this Summer. County Executive Greg Edwards says that people should first be on the look-out for the Water Chestnut. That plant was found on four different occasions last Summer. Edwards says it's a "rooted, aquatic annual plant" that has green, glossy, triangular leaves in a rosetta. He says each plant can produces up to 15 nutlets... and each of those can produce five more plants. Edwards adds that Hydrilla has NOT be discovered here -- yet. However... he says it's been seen near Tonawanda near Buffalo... so it may be just a matter of time. Edwards says Hydrilla is a long, slender plant that has "toothed" edges on it... making it unique. It's also one of the most invasive species in the world. Edwards says they have photos on the county's website... but, asks anyone who comes across either plant to not touch it... but, get a picture of it. That... along with it's exact location should be sent to Watershed Coordinator Jeff Diers in the county's Planning Department. Or... you can contact County Executive Edwards' office at 753-4211... and, professionals will be brought in.
Ground-breaking held for phase-one of construction of new Veteran's Memorial Park in Jamestown...
Ground has been broken on the first-phase of Jamestown's new Veteran's Memorial Park at the corner of West Third Street on Logan Avenue on the city's westside. Local veteran's groups were joined by city officials, and leaders of local foundations for the event. Veteran's Memorial Commission Chairman Ron Cotton says this first-phase will involve development of a trio of circles... with the biggest in the middle, and, surrounding a flag pole. Cotton says the other two will be on each side of the main circle. Period lighting will be put in... and, the circles and walk-ways will be made of stamped-brick. Cotton says equipment will be brought into to begin construction of the circles today. He adds that work on the base for the main monument will also begin... and, everything should be in place by Veteran's Day this November. Mayor Sam Teresi expressed his appreciation to the veteran's groups, foundations, Parks Department and others for their teamwork in making the project a reality. Teresi also thanked Cotton for his leadership... and, keeping the effort moving forward. Phase-One of the Veteran's Memorial Park is expected to cost $66,000.
Jim Kelly announces he has Cancer...
Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly says he has been diagnosed with cancer in his upper jaw bone and will have surgery on June 7. Kelly is suffering from squamous cell carcinoma... but, he has recently undergone tests to show that the cancer is isolated in his jaw and has not spread to other parts of his body. ``The past couple of weeks have been difficult for me,'' Kelly says. ``Because of the nature of social media, I thought it would be best to share with everyone what has been going on with my health.'' The announcement was made Monday morning, just before the start of the quarterback's Kelly For Kids charitable foundation's annual celebrity golf tournament. ``Doctors have told me that my prognosis for recovery is very good,'' he says. Kelly spent 11 seasons with the Bills before retiring following the 1996 campaign. He still holds nearly every significant career franchise passing record.
City teen arrested for alleged assault Sunday night...
A 16 year-old Jamestown boy has been arrested for allegedly punching a female victim in the face several times on the city's southside. Jamestown police were called to the scene at 137 McKinley Ave. just after 8:30 p.m. Sunday for a reported assault. Officers found the victim... who had multiple injuries to her face. Further investigation led to the teenaged boy... who was found at 17 Norwood Ave. He was arrested without incident... and, charged with third-degree assault. The juvenile was sent to the city jail pending arraignment.
