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
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Kennedy Receives Ney-Stineman Memorial 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
Moore Receives Billy Eskeli 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
Karen Volpe Preston Legacy Fund
For Karen Volpe Preston, the world was her stage. The award-winning actor and comedian graduated from Cassadaga Valley Central School and Jamestown Community College before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Fredonia in 1993. Since … [Read more...] about Karen Volpe Preston Legacy Fund
Give Big CHQ 2020 Scheduled June 1-11
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
Carl S. Calabrese Music Scholarship Created
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. Not one to be discouraged, Calabrese combined his love of art and music by creating … [Read more...] about Carl S. Calabrese Music Scholarship Created
CRCF Creates 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, especially those in the nonprofit … [Read more...] about CRCF Creates Future Fund
Kontinuing for Kallie
“I had no idea the words Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia would consume my life-and eventually end up taking my daughter’s.” When Kallie Swan was diagnosed with pediatric cancer at 21 months old, an entire community rallied around the Swan … [Read more...] about Kontinuing for Kallie
Eskeli Scholarship Created for Falconer Students
According to his parents, Matt and Stephanie, from the time he was a baby, Matthew William Eskeli IV, or Bill, or Billy, as he was more commonly known, always had a quiet, gentle way about him that did not change as he grew into an amazing young man. … [Read more...] about Eskeli Scholarship Created for Falconer Students
Gail Donus and the 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 ‘unmanly’ to be fond of kittens,” she said. “But … [Read more...] about Gail Donus and the Humane Society
Roland Swanson and the Town of Poland
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 that led to his moniker, Roland from Poland. … [Read more...] about Roland Swanson and the Town of Poland
Joanne Nelson and the 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. More than 50 years later, Nelson is … [Read more...] about Joanne Nelson and the Girl Scouts of WNY
Space Camp Launches JHS Grad into Space Career
The summer before Jamestown Public Schools student Lucas Liuzzo started eighth grade, he interviewed for the Lucile M. Wright Air Museum Scholarship, awarded by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. If selected, Lucas would receive financial … [Read more...] about Space Camp Launches JHS Grad into Space Career
Man of the Mountain: An Evening with Skip Yahn
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
Outdoor Adventures Continue for GSWNY
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 has been … [Read more...] about Outdoor Adventures Continue for GSWNY
Gaden Receives 2019 Community Service Award
On September 19, during a reception at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation presented Joel Gaden its John D. Hamilton Community Service Award. An ROTC graduate of Lehigh University, Gaden served in the … [Read more...] about Gaden Receives 2019 Community Service Award
JHS Class of 1969 Awards Scholarship
Five years ago, during their 45th class reunion, the Jamestown High School Class of 1969 challenged themselves to create, and fully fund, a scholarship that would be awarded during their next milestone reunion. “Our class was inspired by the … [Read more...] about JHS Class of 1969 Awards Scholarship
Family of Owen Miller Encourages Kindness
Standing in front of Chautauqua Lake Central School’s Class of 2019, Aimee Rowe repeated one key piece of advice, always pursue kindness. For the last nine months, Aimee, her family and her friends have been spreading the importance of kindness … [Read more...] about Family of Owen Miller Encourages Kindness
Lucas Named 2019 Unsung Hero
“She is the queen of random acts of kindness.” That was the first sentence Debbie Basile, director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at Lutheran, said about Pam Lucas. On Saturday, Lucas was crowned the Chautauqua Region Community … [Read more...] about Lucas Named 2019 Unsung Hero
Changing Her Story
Recently, Chautauqua County joined communities across the country in launching its own women’s fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Establishing the Coalition of Chautauqua County Women & Girls Fund is the latest in a series of … [Read more...] about Changing Her Story