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
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CRCF and YOU!
Donate to Fund for the Region 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 … [Read more...] about CRCF and YOU!
Roland Swanson and the Town of Poland
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Joanne Nelson and the Girl Scouts of WNY
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
