The Browns Backers of Jamestown, NY, in keeping with their mission statement, which includes community involvement, has made what has become annual donations to various groups in Berea, Ohio and local communities. The sum of the donations over the past 12 years has exceeded $27,000. Recently, Backers of Jamestown Fran Carlson, left, and Jeff Waddington, right, presented $500 to Kim Carlson, representing A Fresh Start.

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