28 Sep
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Steed Construction Company was recognized as a Platinum Level metal recycling partner for 2015 at the 6th Annual iYERP Environmental Stewardship Awards Event.

Chris Steed, Project Manager, accepted the award. Note: iYERP appreciates and values its ongoing partner relationship with Steed Construction, general contractors, design builders and construction managers.  The award was based on their ongoing metal recycling commitment and performance. Visit them at www.steedconstruction.com. LET US KNOW what you think.  Follow JWJF or iYERP on Facebook:  visit facebook.com/johnwilliamjacksonfund.  Twitter: twitter.com/jwjfund and […]

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27 Sep
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JWJF Officers, Jane Bartlett (kneeling) and "Action" Jackson dropped in on an outdoor Construction Management class at Boise State University.

Photo –  some of the students, future construction superintendents and project managers, with Casey Cline, Instructor and Jane Bartlett who works for BSU’s Environmental, Health & Safety Department. Note: JWJF recently awarded $142,000 in grants,  BSU received $34,500 which included $6000 for construction management scholarships. LET US KNOW what you think.  Follow JWJF or iYERP […]

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27 Sep
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iYERP's Community Project (Metal Recycling) of the Month

Photo of Dr. David Seegmiller (on crutches), Jackie and “Action” Jackson with some of the many volunteers who helped load the two containers. Note:  Dr. Seegmiller’s barn was leveled by a devastating fire which destroyed everything inside including farm equipment, 2 cars, boat, farm equipment and much more. JWJF officers (Sam Blaine, Bill Kreamer, Jackie […]

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27 Sep
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The Human Bean opens another coffee & espresso drive-thru on Broadway Avenue across from Les Schwab Tire Center.

Photo: Ron Oswald, RRC Superintendent and Alex Furioso, Owner Note:  We thank iYERP partner, Woodland and Associates, for setting aside scrap metal from their work on this project. LET US KNOW what you think.  Follow JWJF or iYERP on Facebook:  visit facebook.com/johnwilliamjacksonfund.  Twitter: twitter.com/jwjfund and Instagram:instagram.com/jwjfund/

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14 Sep
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Remembering a dear friend, Cheryl Kae Shurtleff-Young (1947 – 2015).

“I learned last night that Cheryl, a dear friend of the Fund, passed away last September after losing her battle with breast cancer.  She was a friend and a well respected artist who also was a faculty member of Boise State University Art Department.  Life is so precious and I encourage our friends and supporters […]

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12 Sep
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Over the Labor Day Weekend, the Sun Valley Resort had numerous events going on including the Lyle Pearson Tennis Tournament and Silver Car Auction.

Photo (l – r):  Ron Tillman, Jackie Jackson and Jerry Gibbens.  Jerry, a long time iYERP metal recycling volunteer, and Ron attended the car auction.  “Action” and Jackie watched the tennis tournament. LET US KNOW what you think.  Follow JWJF or iYERP on Facebook:  visit facebook.com/johnwilliamjacksonfund.  Twitter: twitter.com/jwjfund and Instagram:instagram.com/jwjfund/

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12 Sep
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Spotlight on two Boise State University Radiology Students getting hands on experience at the Boise Veterans Medical Center.

Anne Powell and Chad Waddington.  Anne will graduate this December.  We wish them the very best. FYI Note:  The John William Jackson Fund is funding health science scholarships at the following schools:  Boise State University, Brigham Young University – Rexburg,  College of Idaho, College of Western Idaho, Concordia University, Gonzaga University, Idaho State University, Northwest […]

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09 Sep
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The Russell Corporation was recognized as a Platinum Level metal recycling partner for 2015 at the 6th Annual iYERP Environmental Stewardship Awards Event.

  Mike Walling, Project Superintendent and Chris Jones, Project Manager accepted the award at the Wahooz Park Expansion Project in Meridian. iYERP appreciates and values its ongoing partner relationship with The Russell Corporation, general contractors and construction managers.  The award was based on their ongoing metal recycling commitment and performance. Russell specializes in commercial construction. Visit […]

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09 Sep
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The Idaho State Veterans Home was recognized as a Platinum Level metal recycling partner for 2015 at the 6th Annual iYERP Environmental Stewardship Awards Event.

John “Slick” Parsons accepted the award. iYERP appreciates and values its ongoing partner relationship with the Veterans Home. The award was based on their ongoing metal recycling commitment and performance. Note: The John William Jackson Fund partners with the Boise Philharmonic’s Brass Quintet by providing entertainment for the veterans residing at the home. LET US […]

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