The Post-Journal, Jamestown New York

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

CWC Seeking Grant Money To Purchase Wells Bay Property
5/13/2008 - STOW — The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is looking to secure lakefront property in the Wells Bay area, and has the support of the North Harmony Town Board to go after grant funding.

Three Candidates Running For JPS Board
5/13/2008 - When residents of the Jamestown Public School District go to the polls to vote on the district’s budget and open Board of Education seats May 20, a familiar name will no longer be on the ballot.

Celoron Prepares For Ribfest
5/13/2008 - CELORON — When it was announced Jamestown would not be sponsoring Ribfest for 2008, the village of Celoron jumped on the chance to hold the event.

Southwestern School District Holds Budget Hearing
5/13/2008 - Though only one district resident showed up Monday night at the public hearing on the district’s budget, Southwestern Central School officials hope a decrease in the tax levy will bring many more to the polls.

Monday, May 12, 2008

JCA To Offer Season’s Last Concert
5/12/2008 - The Jamestown Concert Association will present its last concert of the season, The Borealis Wind Quintet, at 8 p.m. Friday in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, on the corner of Fourth and North Main streets in Jamestown.

DJDC To Host Rodeo At Ice Arena
5/12/2008 - The Downtown Jamestown Development Corp. and the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena will host a professional rodeo May 24 and 25 at the arena.

Prendergast Library Seeks Book Sale Donations
5/12/2008 - The James Prendergast Library in Jamestown is accepting donations through June 1 for its 29th annual book sale to be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 13, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

County Waiting For Energy Study Results
5/11/2008 - MAYVILLE — To find potential energy cost savings in county office buildings, a study was conducted this year to determine possible appropriate repairs and renovations that could be made to be more energy efficient.

Bubble Festival Fun: Students, Parents Learn At Rogers School Family Science Day
5/11/2008 - Bubbles are simple toys, produced by just a bottle of soap and a plastic wand hanging in the air only a few moments before vanishing.

Looking At A Leash Law: Ellicott Working On Dog Ordinance
5/11/2008 - ELLICOTT — Ellicott officials are considering a leash law for the more populated areas of the town.

Fire Police Association Honors Sen. Catharine Young
5/11/2008 - KIANTONE — State Sen. Catharine Young, R-Olean, is now a lifetime member of the Chautauqua County Volunteer Fire Police Association, thanks to an honor granted at the organization’s annual banquet Saturday night.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Visitor’s Bureau Unveils New Bike Path Maps
5/10/2008 - While the diverse lands of Chautauqua County offer many options for people looking to hike, boat and fish, biking remains one of the untapped resources.

Legislature To Discuss Bed Tax
5/10/2008 - MAYVILLE — Officials from county tourist attractions will be quite anxious this month to see how the County Legislature will redistribute $800,000 in bed tax money.

County To Start Renewal Campaign
5/10/2008 - MAYVILLE — A word-of-mouth campaign is how the county clerk is planning to get information out to the public about how local driver licenses and registration renewals could lead to lower property taxes.

Health Board To Consider Continuation Of Smoking Ban Waivers
5/10/2008 - GOWANDA — The pros and cons of continuing the issuance of waivers to the smoking ban in public places is expected to be discussed by Cattaraugus County’s Board of Health.

Friday, May 09, 2008

City Legislator Against Repealing Gas Tax Cap
5/9/2008 - MAYVILLE — County Legislator Chuck Cornell, D-Jamestown, said he agrees with County Executive Greg Edwards’ call to investigate possible gasoline price gouging by county distributors, but is against repealing the gas tax cap.

Elementary Students Learn About Larvae
5/9/2008 - There’s a new group of students at Bush Elementary.

Charter Amendment Changes Little
5/9/2008 - Mayor Sam Teresi has five business days to sign into law a proposed charter change that would mandate a residency requirement for the city public works director and the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities general manager.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony To Hold Spring Gala
5/9/2008 - The Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony will hold its Spring Gala performance at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Reg Lenna Civic Center.

Thursday, May 08, 2008

Community Helps Family After Fire
5/8/2008 - ASHVILLE — An Ashville family who lost their home in a blaze recently wants to thank everyone who has helped them get through the ensuing days.