18 Oct
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John William Jackson Fund, in the Idaho Community Foundation, granted $12,000 to support its Music Instrument Purchase Program (MIPP) in Idaho.

Photo (l – r): Tish Davis, JWJF Vice President, Rich Lapp, Boise School District Music Dept., Deborah Winkoop, Washington Elementary (Caldwell), Amanda Hall, Xavier Charter School (Twin Falls), Brett Barker, Minidoka Schools (Rupert) and Bill Kreamer, JWJF Vice President.  Recipients included Jerome Middle School and West Jefferson School District. Note:  The Fund has recognized that […]

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18 Oct
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John William Jackson Fund, in the Idaho Community Foundation, continues its commitment to support writing in the Treasure Valley.

Virgi Blaine, Vice President, Community Relations and Kurt Zwolfer, Executive Director of The Cabin Idaho at the 13th Annual Grant Awards Event. Note:  The $5000 grant is in memory of the late Velma Morrison, a dear friend and beloved philanthropist.  The grant helps supports The Cabin Idaho’s Author in Residence Program.  Annually a renowned writer […]

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14 Oct
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The Ewing Company was recognized as a Gold Level metal recycling partner for 2015 at the 6th Annual iYERP Environmental Stewardship Awards Event.

Bill Garcia accepted the award.  Bill is also associated with the Meridian Optimist Junior Rifle Club.  As a youngster, John Jackson was a Club member and competed at various air rifle competitions. Note: iYERP appreciates and values its partner relationship with The Ewing Company, general contractors and construction managers.  The award was based on their metal […]

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14 Oct
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Albertsons Store – Cole & Fairview was recognized as a Gold Level metal recycling partner for 2015 at the 6th Annual iYERP Environmental Stewardship Awards Event.

Jim Johnson, Store Director and Jeff Beck, Assistant Store Director, accepted the award. Note: iYERP appreciates and values its ongoing partner relationship with the Albertsons Store – Cole & Fairview and its staff especially Ed with Shipping & Receiving.  The award was based on their ongoing metal recycling commitment and performance. To learn more about Albertsons: […]

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11 Oct
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John William Jackson Fund, in the Idaho Community Foundation, honors its commitment to support schools in the Magic Valley.

Photo (l – r):  Lynn Harmison and Lisa Harmison with O’Leary Middle School accepted 3 donated musical instruments (flute, guitar and trombone) on behalf of the Twin Falls School District. Note:  Separately, the Fund awarded $1500 grant to Jerome Middle School and $2500 grant to Xavier Charter School in Twin Falls to purchase much needed musical […]

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05 Oct
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iYERP partnered with OnSite Development, Inc. to recycle metal at a new Maverick Convenience Store on Federal Way in Boise. Boiseans the Store opens Wednesday, October 5th.

Pictured inside the new Maverik store is Brian Kruse.  Special thanks to Dave Ruffing, Superintendent, who was committed to the idea of responsible metal recycling. Note: We appreciate having the opportunity to partner with OSDI, an Ogden based Utah construction and contracting management company. To learn more about Maverik, Adventure’s First Stop, and OSDI visit […]

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05 Oct
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We thank St. Luke's Security for keeping a watchful eye on iYERP's metal recycling containers in Boise and Meridian.

Pictured (l – r):  John C and “Security Bob” who are assigned to St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian. Note:  St. Luke’s Health System, a Platinum level iYERP partner, is one of Idaho’s leaders when it comes to responsible metal recycling and environmental stewardship on construction projects. Recently the John William Jackson Fund awarded $142,000 in […]

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04 Oct
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John William Jackson Fund, in the Idaho Community Foundation, remembers a dear friend, the late Cheryl Kae Shurtleff-Young, with a $1000 grant in her memory for an art scholarship at Boise State University.

Photo (l – r):  “Action” Jackson, Cheryl’s Husband, Richard Young, Professor and Kathleen Keys, Chair & Professor, Department of Art, College of Arts and Sciences. Note:  We learned belatedly that Cheryl passed away last year.  She lost her courageous battle with cancer last year.  Richard informed us that he found on Cheryl’s iPAD her personal, […]

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04 Oct
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McMillen Jacobs Associates (MCMJAC) was recognized as a Gold Level metal recycling partner for 2015 at the 6th Annual iYERP Environmental Stewardship Awards Event.

Pictured (l – r):  Jody Nelson, Regional Operations Manager and Phil Martin, Vice President of Construction, accepted 3 awards. Note: For IYERP’s 2015 Best Projects (Signature Impact Project Category), MCMJAC was selected Honorable Mention Finalist for its Esther Simplot Park Project.  Also, they placed second for the Big “CAT” Award – Top Revenue Contributors: $5428. […]

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