“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
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Changing Her Story
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
CRCF Pays Tribute to Hometown Heroes
Since the Revolutionary War, Chautauqua County has been home to thousands of men and women serving in the United States military. Recently, a group of residents from the Village of Mayville and Town of Chautauqua formed The Chautauqua County … [Read more...] about CRCF Pays Tribute to Hometown Heroes
A Dream Fulfilled
Although it took 73 years, in May 2015 Mary “Marikay” Kimball received a degree in journalism from Ohio State University. The former Mary Hauffe was studying journalism at OSU when she met Stanley Kimball, a Falconer Central School graduate … [Read more...] about A Dream Fulfilled
Spyer Family Scholarship to Benefit CLCS
Growing up, Richard Syper of Mayville learned about hard work and dedication the old fashioned way, through the family business. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, his parents owned and operated Mayville Service Center, a local auto repair and … [Read more...] about Spyer Family Scholarship to Benefit CLCS
JHS Wrestling Scholarship Created in Memory of Proctor
When Bradley Proctor passed away in July at the age of 59, his family looked for a way to honor his memory while supporting the sport he loved. Recently, they established The Bradley A. Proctor Memorial Wrestling Scholarship Fund at the … [Read more...] about JHS Wrestling Scholarship Created in Memory of Proctor
A Storied Past, An Inspired Future
This is the final installment of our 40 For 40 series commemorating the Foundation’s 40th anniversary. To read all of the stories from throughout the year, click here. What if you could do something to change the future? Impact the lives of … [Read more...] about A Storied Past, An Inspired Future
Donald West King
Donald W. King died peacefully at home on Oct. 28, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dr. Mary Elizabeth King; his three children: Donald W. King lll, Katherine A. King and David L. King and six grandchildren: Juliette, Jessica, … [Read more...] about Donald West King
Making a Difference for 93 Years
Lakewood PTA Scholarship Fund On a stormy night on December 12, 1916, fourteen people met and organized the Lakewood Parent Teacher Association. During those early years, an endowment fund began and in 1925, Leslie Wilcox was awarded the … [Read more...] about Making a Difference for 93 Years
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
Giving Back
When Sam and Ann Dominick moved to Jamestown in 1952, they had no idea the legacy they would help create. With their three children, Carl, Carol and Josephine, in tow, Sam purchased Jamestown Roofing, Inc., and was determined to create a … [Read more...] about Giving Back
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
