The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation celebrated the "Good Things In The Community" with displays featuring local agencies and activities, with over 30 non-profit agencies participating. Tyler Swanson, president of the board of directors, … [Read more...] about Foundation Celebrates Community Generosity
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Lucille Blakeney Honored For Volunteer Efforts
By Paul Kalomiris Lauded for her undying volunteer efforts, particularly with minority youth, this year's recipient of the Axel Carlson Award reflected on a childhood incident that changed her outlook on life. Lucille Blakeney of Jamestown … [Read more...] about Lucille Blakeney Honored For Volunteer Efforts
John D. Hamilton Awardee
Gregory L. Peterson was honored with the John D. Hamilton Award for Community Service. Among his many community accomplishments are serving as president of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and the establishment of the sports memorabilia … [Read more...] about John D. Hamilton Awardee
Foundation Puts Volunteer Into Spotlight
By Keith Lanigan Individuals who truly deserve recognition and praise are often times the same people who shy away from the spotlight of public acclaim. Instead of reaping the rewards of a job well done, the unselfish of Chautauqua County are … [Read more...] about Foundation Puts Volunteer Into Spotlight
Hamilton Honored
More than 85 community leaders met at Chautauqua Institution Thursday as part of an effort to draw attention to the needs of the county in four areas-the arts, economic development, education and human services. At left, R. Michael Goldman, … [Read more...] about Hamilton Honored
Burkholder To Receive Carlson Award
By Manley J. Anderson Randy Burkholder of Clymer has been named by Chautauqua Region Community Foundation as 1993 recipient of its Axel W. Carlson Award. It involves a plaque and $1,000, with the presentation to be made by Chautauqua County … [Read more...] about Burkholder To Receive Carlson Award
Victoria Rater
Axel W. Carlson Recipient Victoria Rater, of Sherman, was recognized by the Community Foundation as the winner of the seventh annual Axel W. Carlson Award for unselfish community service without thought for recognition or gain. The award was … [Read more...] about Victoria Rater
Veteran Volunteer Worker Elizabeth Hyde, 84, Is Honored
By Manley J. Anderson It was business as usual today for veteran volunteer worker Elizabeth A. "Betty" Hyde, 84, of the Senior Citizens High Rise Apartments at 303 W. Fifth St., Jamestown. She was getting ready this morning to go off to … [Read more...] about Veteran Volunteer Worker Elizabeth Hyde, 84, Is Honored
Jamestown Volunteer To Receive Award
A Jamestown man is to be the fourth annual recipient at 4 p.m. today in the Jamestown City Hall lobby of the Axel W. Carlson Award. It recognizes people who have contributed significantly in a volunteer capacity without seeking personal … [Read more...] about Jamestown Volunteer To Receive Award
Lucy and William Bellavia
1987 Axel W. Carlson Recipients The Bellavias have received the Axel W. Carlson Award for their quiet devotion to helping others in the community. For many years Bill has used his talents as a barber to give his services to local orphans, nursing … [Read more...] about Lucy and William Bellavia
David Robbins
Axel W. Carlson Recipient 1986 Background: David is a retired military officer who has been active for many years with various community groups, particularly those helping children. He co-founded the annual CROP Hunger Walk which has raised nearly … [Read more...] about David Robbins
Segundo Pantojas Jr.
1985 Axel W. Carlson Recipient Segundo Pantojas Jr. has received the Axel W. Carlson Award for his untiring service to help individuals in our community. His Spanish-English language skills have been used to help newcomers in the community to learn … [Read more...] about Segundo Pantojas Jr.
