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O’Brien and Herbst Fund to Support Local History

A permanent fund to memorialize the late James C. O’Brien of Westfield will help historical societies pay for educational exhibits and programs about local history. The fund is being established with donations in O’Brien’s honor and is administered … [Read more...] about O’Brien and Herbst Fund to Support Local History

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Falconer Region Community Fund Grants $5,000

Randy Sweeney, CRCF executive director, gathers with Sharon Berg and Tamara Miles, Town of Ellington; Izabella Nowak, Kennedy Free Library; Marti Telford and Kathy Gardner, Farman Free Library; Roland Swanson, Rose Mary Carver and Laura Cronk, FRCF … [Read more...] about Falconer Region Community Fund Grants $5,000

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Red Cross Awarded $10,000 for Disaster Relief

As natural disasters across the country gain mass media attention, “silent disasters,” local fires and floods, affecting families and individuals almost weekly, often go unnoticed.  In the last half of 2012 and first half of 2013, the American Red … [Read more...] about Red Cross Awarded $10,000 for Disaster Relief

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Family Establishes Fund to Assist Local Veterans

A United States Army medic and civilian who used his military experiences to help veterans and service members, Darren Manzella-Lapeira never shied away from someone in need. Following his death in August, his family established the Darren Manzella … [Read more...] about Family Establishes Fund to Assist Local Veterans

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Putting Down Their Roots

After the Village of Lakewood approved the appointment of five community members to its tree committee in May, those members quickly began creating a list of priority areas within the Village. After identifying those areas, the committee put together … [Read more...] about Putting Down Their Roots

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Community Foundation Supports Local Farmers Market

  A local Farmers Market is taking on new heights next season. The Sherman Rebuilding Committee recently purchased a banner to hang over the streets of downtown Sherman to announce activities associated with their annual Farmers Market. A … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Supports Local Farmers Market

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Turning the Page on Education

As schools around the state zero in on Common Core State Standards, one local library is making sure they have the upper hand on educating their members. With a grant from The Blossom Fund, administered by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, … [Read more...] about Turning the Page on Education

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Home Run for Local Sports History

Since 1980, the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame has been committed to honoring and preserving the sports history of Chautauqua County. Thanks to the generosity of local residents donating invaluable pieces of sports memorabilia, the Hall of Fame has … [Read more...] about Home Run for Local Sports History

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Meetings of the Minds

On Tuesday, October 1, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation hosted a "Meeting of the Minds" with the newest leaders of the Chautauqua region. Over 125 attended a social hour designed to introduce and welcome some new faces to our … [Read more...] about Meetings of the Minds

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2013 Axel W. Carlson Award Winner

2013 Axel W. Carlson "Unsung Hero" Award Winner - Brenda Cole Using her volunteer spirit, Brenda Cole has permanently sewn herself into the fabric of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. On Friday afternoon, Cole was presented the 2013 Axel … [Read more...] about 2013 Axel W. Carlson Award Winner

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2012 Recipent Norm Merrill

A man often behind the scenes on opening night stole the show Friday. Norman Merrill, of Jamestown, was awarded the 2012 Axel W. Carlson Award by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Merrill accepted the award in front of 250 family … [Read more...] about 2012 Recipent Norm Merrill

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M. J. Fletcher Elementary School Tree Planting

Nilla, a Pre-K student at M.J. Fletcher Elementary School in Jamestown, recites "Arbor Day" by Kate Louise Brown during the tree planting ceremony on May 29, 2013. The city of Jamestown, with help from Fletcher students, planted five trees on Cole … [Read more...] about M. J. Fletcher Elementary School Tree Planting

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Caring and Giving Campaign

A look at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and how the Caring and Giving campaign is designed to raise awareness for the Fund for the Region, a fund dedicated to carry the legacy of caring and giving into the future. For 35 years, the … [Read more...] about Caring and Giving Campaign

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Falconer United Methodist Church Hosts Window Dedication

The morning worship service at Falconer United Methodist Church took on an added meaning Sunday with the dedication of 43 new, energy-efficient windows. During the service, church members gathered before the congregation for the window … [Read more...] about Falconer United Methodist Church Hosts Window Dedication

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Falconer United Methodist Church Hosts Window Dedication

The morning worship service at Falconer United Methodist Church took on an added meaning Sunday with the dedication of 43 new, energy-efficient windows. During the service, church members gathered before the congregation for the window dedication. … [Read more...] about Falconer United Methodist Church Hosts Window Dedication

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JCC Basketball Players Receive Scholarships

Love them or hate them, sports officials look out for the best interests of those playing the game. For the past 24 years, basketball officials from Chautauqua County have looked out for players off the court as well. The Chautauqua County Basketball … [Read more...] about JCC Basketball Players Receive Scholarships