Carlson/Hamilton

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays have passed and the decorations and gifts are put away, we look all around us and realize that the most precious gift we may have been given was that gift of time with family and friends...

The John D. Hamilton Award is given annually to an individual who has shown dedication, leadership and support in furthering community spirit and enriching the quality of life in the Chautauqua Region by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. This year’s recipient, Mrs. Helen G. Ebersole, demonstrates community spirit through her enduring commitment to the many organizations she has been involved in through the years and her...

This past Tuesday evening, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation announced our 2009 Axel W. Carlson Award Recipient. This year’s recipient is Lorri Huckelbery. The journey to the selection of the Axel W. Carlson Award began back in January…

  A Jamestown man is to be the fourth annual recipient at 4 p.m. today in the Jamestown City Hall lobby of the Axel W. Carlson Award.   I...
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 The John D. Hamilton Community Service Award is, in essence, what the Community Foundation is all about. It is given every year to an individual who has shown dedication, leadership and support in furthering community spirit and enhancing the quality of life in the Chautauqua Region. This year’s recipient is WJTN’s Jim Roselle, who, for over 50 years, has used his public radio forum to promote the great aspects and people of the Chautauqua Region...

In a community that is filled with volunteers, some get recognized for there charitable work, while others remain unnoticed. This is why the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation created the Axel W. Carlson Award in 1986, to each year honor the one true “unsung hero” of our community...

 Wanted: An “Unsung hero!”…  Exemplary Volunteer from Southern Chautauqua County; must have made significant contributions, while neither receiving nor expecting reward or recognition. Your help is needed. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is seeking an “Unsung Hero”. Nominations for the Axel W. Carlson “Unsung Hero” Award are now being accepted. The deadline date to submit nominations is March 1...

Axel W. Carlson was born on a humble farm in Sweden in the early 1890’s. In his youth he not only learned farming skills, but also learned the carpentry skills that sustained him after he immigrated to the Southern Tier when he was in his teens. He and his wife eventually settled in Sunnyside, which is located in the Town of Ellery. Mr. Carlson worked hard all his life, and saved and invested his money wisely. He was always there to help people in need, but never looked for a reward or recognition. He was always interested in assisting individuals rather than institutions...

By Jared Lindell Volunteers are often the backbone of a community. Many of the major projects, events, and programs within the community are able to ...
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The John D. Hamilton Community Service Award is given annually to the one individual who has shown dedication, leadership and support in furthering community spirit and enhancing life in the Chautauqua Region. This year's recipient, Dudley R. Ericson, has continually demonstrated these traits and exemplifies the purpose of the award...

By Matthew Jones The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, currently celebrating its 25th anniversary of enriching the quality of life in the Chaut...
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The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Nancy F. Gaden of Jamestown has been selected as the winner of the 2003 Axel W....
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