After 64 years, it’s hard to imagine a generation of baseball players who won’t be coached by local legend, George Barone. The Lakewood native, who has coached more than 2,000 games and influenced the lives of nearly 1,500 players throughout his … [Read more...] about Barone Scholarship Created for Southwestern Athletes
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Scholarship Webinar Scheduled for May 14
On Thursday at 1 p.m., the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation will host a live webinar for high school seniors, college students and their parents to walk them through the Foundation’s scholarship application process. Moderated by Michelle … [Read more...] about Scholarship Webinar Scheduled for May 14
Healthcare Scholarship Recipients
Did you know that in 2019, 22% of the Community Foundation’s scholarship recipients majored in healthcare related fields? Made up of both undergraduate and graduate students, these young men and women are not just pre-med and nursing students, … [Read more...] about Healthcare Scholarship Recipients
NCC and CRCF Partner for Continued Success
Before the National Comedy Center opened its doors in 2018, officials within the organization were determined to ensure that the national attraction would be able to sustain itself. By establishing The National Comedy Center Endowment Fund at the … [Read more...] about NCC and CRCF Partner for Continued Success
CRCF and YOU!
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s Board of Directors recently approved the final designated grant awards for 2019. With this approval, the total number of money awarded in 2019 from these funds reached an all-time high of … [Read more...] about CRCF and YOU!
Archie and Elaine Winton and the 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 long line of dairy farmers and, together, owned and … [Read more...] about Archie and Elaine Winton and the 4-H Dairy Program
Dan Feather and 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 ready to teach or help someone in need. … [Read more...] about Dan Feather and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy
The Miller Family and 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. A graduate of Panama Central School, Steven attended Jamestown Community College and the University of … [Read more...] about The Miller Family and St. Susan Center
The Sundells and the 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 first few years of marriage in Michigan, … [Read more...] about The Sundells and the Environment
Francis “Mac” McCoy and OFA
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, Mac continued working on behalf of seniors as a New York … [Read more...] about Francis “Mac” McCoy and OFA
Karl Peterson and 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 today would not know the side of him … [Read more...] about Karl Peterson and First Lutheran Church
Katie Rexford and 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 from a family wedding, her parents looked for a … [Read more...] about Katie Rexford and Special Olympics
Chi Sigma Chi and 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 many events from 1926-1975, such as … [Read more...] about Chi Sigma Chi and the Boys and Girls Club
All for Amy
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 others, characteristics … [Read more...] about All for Amy
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
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
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
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
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
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!
