Three arrested for allegedly operating four "one-pot" Meth. Labs in Busti...
Three Busti residents have been arrested for allegedly being involved in an extensive Methamphetime operation. Agents with the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force say they raided two location at the Bosco Trailer Park at 611 Busti-Sugar Grove Road last night. Task Force agents say they found two people they were looking for in the trailer at Lot-#6. Task Force members say they arrested 23 year-old Edward Olsen... and, 23 year-old Sarah Deering there. They also found two working "one-pot" Meth Labs... and, about 55 ounces of Meth Oil. Task Force members say they also found precursors for making Meth... and, five shotguns and rifles. At Lot-B-#2... agents say they found 23 year-old Sarah Deering... more shotguns, and ammunition... Meth and marijuana. They also arrested 29 year-old Brian Olsen on an outstanding warrant from the town of North Harmony. Police also found two young children in the home. Edward Olsen and Deering were arrested for unlawful possession of marijuana and two counts each of endangering the welfare of a child. Child Protective Services was called in along with the Lakewood Code Enforcement Officer... who condemned the two residences after finding they were uninhabitable.
City man arrested for receiving Marijuana through mail...
A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly trafficking a significant amount of marijuana from California through the U-S postal service. City Police Captain Bob Samuelson says the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force raided a home at 3-and-a-half Winsor Street about 11 this morning, after receiving information that a "large quantity" of the drug was being shipped there. Task Force members say they found the pot... and, 55 year-old Gary Billquist, inside. Billquist has been charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of marijuana. He's being held pending arraignment. The street value of the marijuana is estimated at about $1,500. Anyone with information about illegal drug activity is asked to call the JPD Anonymous Tip-Line at 483-TIPS... that's 483-8477.
Varysburg man missing in Chautauqua Lake...
A Wyoming County man has been reported missing after failing to show up, and pick up a friend in his boat on Chautauqua Lake Wednesday night. Sheriff Joe Gerace says 64 year-old David Spink of Varysburg went missing after he was seen leaving Camp Prendergast about 7 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies say Spink planned to launch his boat from Prendergast Point... and, pick-up the friend. He was reported missing yesterday by family members. Officers say his unoccupied boat was discovered on shore at Long Point State Park Thursday night. An air and water search of the north basin of Chautauqua Lake has been underway... but has now concluded for the day.
Chautauqua County Best Tasting Drinking Water Contest to be held Saturday...
Three previous state titleists will take part in Chautauqua County's annual Best Tasting Water Contest tomorrow at the Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood. County Water Resource Specialist Bill Boria says the contest always runs in conjunction with National Drinking Water Week... and, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. While bragging rights are a big part of the water contest... Boria says it's also important because it calls attention to a resource we often take for granted. He says one reason for holding it is to promote the hard work the water system operators do, and that many things we do -- especially outside -- affect the drinking water supply... including gardening and farming. He says this year's contest features three ground water well systems: Jamestown... Frewsburg... and Mayville. There are no contestants from the north county this year... as Fredonia currently doesn't have a full-time operator. Boria says they'll have a lot of information about the local water supply as well. He says this year's winner will be determined by the most votes between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. He says this year's contest is being co-sponsored by the county's Department of Health and Human Services... the county's Water Works Association... and, the Water Quality Task Force.
JCC holding graduations at Olean and Jamestown campuses this weekend...
It's graduation days for students at Jamestown Community College this weekend... with two ceremonies -- culminating with the major ceremony at the city campus tomorrow morning. As per tradition... a past graduate of JCC has been selected to deliver the commencement address at both the Olean and Jamestown campuses. JCC's Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications, Kirk Young, says retired nurse Carol Johnson graduated from JCC's highly-touted nursing program nearly 50 years ago. Young says Johnson had a 47-year career -- mainly in nursing research -- at the Parkview Health System in Indiana. He says they the college's board of trustees discuss their ideas for a speaker... and, then confer with the President's cabinet. He's concluding his first year as an administrator at JCC... but, Young says he's heard the Class of 2015 was especially strong with regards to "Engaged Learning..." where they take classroom learning, and apply it in their internship or workplace. Jamestown Community College's city campus will hold it's commencement ceremony at 10 Sat. morning. The Olean campus's was this evening.
SUNY at Fredonia holds graduation Saturday...
The State University of New York at Fredonia is gearing up for a big day on Saturday... with two Commencement ceremonies set. The two ceremonies will be held under the cover of the Steele Hall Arena. SUNY College at Fredonia Spokesman... Mike Barone... says the graduation speaker will be Alumnus James Douglas... who is now Human Resources Director for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Barone says Douglas is a 1971 Fredonia graduate who is a Dunkirk native. Barone says Douglas is a Dunkirk native. He says they hold the two ceremonies... at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to make sure they can honor all the graduates. Depending on his schedule... Barone says U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is also expected to attend the afternoon ceremony.
