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Since joining the Wild Oats 4-H Club in 2011, Tesika Kilmer has instilled the beliefs of head, heart, health and hands into her everyday life.  “When I say the 4-H pledge, I know I am living it,” Kilmer said. “I am pledging my head to clearer … [Read more...] about Kilmer Receives 4-H Hog Project Scholarship

For 25 years, the Alison Ney-Christa Stineman Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to graduating female Jamestown High School seniors who demonstrate leadership, academic success, community involvement, and serve as a good role model for … [Read more...] about Kennedy Receives Ney-Stineman Memorial Scholarship

Nearly one year after the death of Falconer Central School graduate and Rochester Institute of Technology student, Matthew William Eskeli IV, or Bill, his legacy continues. During Falconer’s high school graduation ceremony last week, Matthew Moore … [Read more...] about Moore Receives Billy Eskeli Scholarship

Recently, the Chautauqua Region and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundations announced Give Big CHQ 2020 will take place once again this year from June 1 – June 11. Give Big CHQ is an online fundraising event to raise awareness and funds to support … [Read more...] about Give Big CHQ 2020 Scheduled June 1-11

In his youth, Carl Calabrese dreamed of learning to play the violin. His parents weren’t in agreement and suggested their son pursue a more profitable calling. Carl S. Calabrese Not one to be discouraged, Calabrese combined his love of art and … [Read more...] about Carl S. Calabrese Music Scholarship Created

GIVE to The Future Fund With the recent coronavirus pandemic shuttering operations throughout the country, as well as, forcing the cancellation of classes, events and social gatherings much remains uncertain as to how these organizations, … [Read more...] about CRCF Creates Future Fund

The Kallie's Krusade Board of Directors recently met with Tory Irgang, CRCF executive director, to create The Kallie's Krusade Fund to support their efforts in raising awareness of pediatric cancer. “I had no idea the words Acute Lymphoblastic … [Read more...] about Kontinuing for Kallie

Donate to the Chautauqua County Humane Society From a young age, Gail Donus’ parents instilled in her a love of animals. Although, in particular, it was Donus’ father who passed on his love of cats. “Back in (my father’s) day, it was probably … [Read more...] about Gail Donus and the Humane Society

Donate to Falconer Region Community Fund A proud Swede and former U.S. Navy SEABEE, Roland Swanson also took pride in his community. Although he was born and raised in Jamestown, it was the home he created with his wife, Doris, near Kennedy … [Read more...] about Roland Swanson and the Town of Poland

Donate to Girl Scouts of WNY The first time Joanne Nelson recited the Girl Scout Law, she pledged to do her best to be friendly and caring, courageous and strong, to make the world a better place, and to be a sister to every Girl Scout. … [Read more...] about Joanne Nelson and the Girl Scouts of WNY

When Allen “Skip” Yahn was hired as the general manager of Holiday Valley Resort in 1974, he had a vision to make the Ellicottville resort a top-notch destination. Over the next several decades, Yahn, as general manager and later as WinSum … [Read more...] about Man of the Mountain: An Evening with Skip Yahn

DONATE Girl Scouts of Western New York will host the Friends of Timbercrest Fall Work Weekend Oct. 25-27 at Camp Timbercrest in honor of more than 100 years of outdoor adventure in Girl Scouts. A fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation … [Read more...] about Outdoor Adventures Continue for GSWNY

Donate Now to The JHS Class of 1969 Scholarship Fred Larson, Jamestown Class of 1969 president, shakes hands with Matthew Roehmholdt, JHS Class of 2019, during the high school’s annual senior awards night. Roehmholdt is the first recipient of … [Read more...] about JHS Class of 1969 Awards Scholarship

Aimee Rowe embraces Kyler Majka during the Chautauqua Lake Central School’s senior awards night ceremony as Ashley Rowe and Sylvia Rowe look on. Not pictured are Josh Miller, Owen’s father, and Joce Miller, Owen’s sister.  Kyler is the first … [Read more...] about Family of Owen Miller Encourages Kindness

Leaders from the Coalition of Chautauqua County Women and Girls during the Women's Summit event at Moon Brook Country Club on April 4. Recently, Chautauqua County joined communities across the country in launching its own women’s fund at the … [Read more...] about Changing Her Story