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2012 John D. Hamilton Community Service Award Recipient – John Anderson
Much like the Boy Scouts, John Anderson has been known to perform quite a few Good Turns throughout the Chautauqua Region.
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2012 Axel W. Carlson "Unsung Hero" Award Winner- Norm Merrill
While Norm Merrill has spent many opening nights behind the scenes, his community involvement has taken center stage. |
A Community's Teacher
 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...
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Huckelbery Is 24th Recipient
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… |
Axel W. Carlson
 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...
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