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December 6, 2019 By sarah shelters

Archie and Elaine Winton and the 4-H Dairy Program

Donate to Chautauqua County 4-H Dairy Program Archie and Elaine Winton knew everything about the dairy industry and they enjoyed sharing that knowledge with others throughout their community. The couple, who married in 1955, both came from a … [Read more...] about Archie and Elaine Winton and the 4-H Dairy Program

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December 6, 2019 By sarah shelters

Dan Feather and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy

Donate to Chautauqua County Sheriff's Academy Sometimes, a person’s passion leads them down a professional path. According to those who knew him, Dan Feather was a person you liked to have around. He was always concerned for others and was … [Read more...] about Dan Feather and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy

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December 6, 2019 By sarah shelters

The Miller Family and St. Susan Center

Donate to St. Susan Center When Keith Miller’s son, Steven, died of cancer at the age of 41, he looked for a way to honor his memory and give back to their community. Steven Miller A graduate of Panama Central School, Steven attended … [Read more...] about The Miller Family and St. Susan Center

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December 6, 2019 By sarah shelters

The Sundells and the Environment

Donate to support our local environment After a chance meeting at Chautauqua Institution during the summer of 1955, Robert and Patricia (Adams) Sundell dated long distance while finishing college and married two years later. They spent their … [Read more...] about The Sundells and the Environment

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December 3, 2019 By sarah shelters

Francis “Mac” McCoy and OFA

Donate to the Chautauqua County Office for the Aging For 10 years, Francis McCoy served as director for the Chautauqua County Office for the Aging, although to his colleagues and clients, he was simply Mac. Following his service as director, … [Read more...] about Francis “Mac” McCoy and OFA

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December 3, 2019 By sarah shelters

Karl Peterson and First Lutheran Church

Donate to First Lutheran Church Karl Peterson’s legacy throughout the Jamestown community has been widely noticed by the manufacturing community and through his service as a member of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. However, many people … [Read more...] about Karl Peterson and First Lutheran Church

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December 3, 2019 By sarah shelters

Katie Rexford and Special Olympics

Donate to Chautauqua County Special Olympics As a special education teacher, Katie Campbell Rexford understood the importance of celebrating the accomplishments of her students. When she was killed by a drunk driver in 1985 on her way home … [Read more...] about Katie Rexford and Special Olympics

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December 3, 2019 By sarah shelters

Chi Sigma Chi and the Boys and Girls Club

Donate to the Boys and Girls Club For nearly 50 years, the Nu Nu Chapter of the Chi Sigma Chi Fraternity at Jamestown High School provided male students developmental, social and leadership opportunities.  Although the fraternity hosted … [Read more...] about Chi Sigma Chi and the Boys and Girls Club

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September 11, 2019 By sarah shelters

All for Amy

Amy King Since 2006, the “All for Amy” Golf Tournament has raised over $150,000 for the “All for Amy” Fund, a scholarship to provide financial support to students furthering their education and who are well rounded, kind and caring to … [Read more...] about All for Amy

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November 26, 2018 By Elizabeth Jones

Happy Holidays Jamestown High School Class of 1950

The Jamestown High School Class of 1950 continues to support their scholarship and embrace the class motto they adopted nearly 70 years ago: “Benefit yourself by helping others. Are we proud? Indeed, we are!” Over the past 17 years, the … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays Jamestown High School Class of 1950

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November 18, 2018 By Elizabeth Jones

Investing in the Future Skills of Local Students

Vocational Scholarships This year, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation will award over $1 million dollars in scholarships to area students furthering their education. Through the gracious support of its donors, the Foundation administers … [Read more...] about Investing in the Future Skills of Local Students

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October 28, 2018 By sarah shelters

Believing in Others

Paying it forward has always been a lesson Gary Lynn followed. In 1967, he graduated from Frewsburg High School with a “C” average. He was surprised to learn that upon graduation, he had been one of two students selected to receive a scholarship … [Read more...] about Believing in Others

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October 21, 2018 By Elizabeth Jones

The Beat Goes On, Infinity Instills a Love of Music in Students

The name Steve Davis is synonymous with the word music in our community. A name that has headlined countless venues around our region, Davis is known for his soulful notes on the keys and steady beats on the drums. Davis can be found performing … [Read more...] about The Beat Goes On, Infinity Instills a Love of Music in Students

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August 19, 2018 By sarah shelters

The Music Makers

Ebba Goranson and her brother, Arthur, had a vision to bring music into Jamestown High School. In 1924, they created the A Capella Choir, Orchestra and Band programs. For years, their time and talents to their students, serving as music directors … [Read more...] about The Music Makers

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July 30, 2018 By sarah shelters

It’s Picnic Time Again!

Although Jarrett Howe lives in New York City, he makes sure to schedule a visit back to his hometown of Ellington every year during the first week of August. “The (Ellington) Town Picnic is like a family reunion,” Howe said. “People travel back … [Read more...] about It’s Picnic Time Again!

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July 22, 2018 By sarah shelters

A Never Ending Legacy

  Roger Seager had a vision for students looking to further their education. The former Jamestown Community College president oversaw the college’s expansion from one building to a multi-campus institution. Because of his foresight, … [Read more...] about A Never Ending Legacy

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July 9, 2018 By sarah shelters

Scholarships Aid in Student Success

For 1986 Jamestown High School graduate, Erika Dunn, it was a good feeling to receive The Grace and Walter Hazzard Scholarship from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. “I am not only grateful for the financial aid but I truly appreciate … [Read more...] about Scholarships Aid in Student Success

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July 6, 2018 By June Diethrick

Neighborhood Pride

Throughout the City of Jamestown, many neighborhoods boast architecturally unique homes, lined with soaring tree canopies, and if you can find them, streets still made of red bricks. And while the natural beauty of the area is something to … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Pride

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April 15, 2018 By sarah shelters

National Volunteer Week 2018

From April 15-21, organizations throughout the country will be celebrating the individuals who give freely of their time and talent to support causes, programs and initiatives that mean so much to them. At the Chautauqua Region Community … [Read more...] about National Volunteer Week 2018

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March 14, 2018 By sarah shelters

Following Your Dreams-Micaela Young

Micaela Young had a plan. She was going to go to medical school. “Since I was in second grade, I wanted to be an OB/GYN,” Young said. “I thought delivering babies and taking care of women would be a really amazing thing.” The 2012 Sherman … [Read more...] about Following Your Dreams-Micaela Young

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