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10A Daily News – Saturday, June 1, 2013 Sierra Pacific Foundation Awards $518,542 In Education Scholarships The Sierra Pacific Foundation, the philanthropic organization founded in 1979 by the Emmerson Family, recently marked its thirty-fourth year in granting scholarships to dependent children of Sierra Pacific Industries' employees. This year 203 students will collectively receive $518,542 to attend colleges, universities and trade schools during the 2013-2014 school year. Recipients are eligible for the scholarship for four years and are sometimes granted a 5th year based on their school and degree program. "Our family is very proud of our scholarship program and we view our scholarship awards as an investment in the future. Considering our current challenging economic times, we are especially pleased to help these outstanding young people further their education beyond high school and become tomorrow's leaders," said Carolyn Emmerson Dietz, Foundation President. The Sierra Pacific Foundation was founded in 1979 and to date has donated over $5 million dollars in scholarships. In addition to scholarships, the Foundation contributes to youth activities and other organizations in the communities where Sierra Pacific Industries operates. SPF is also the primary contributor for construction of the Ida Emmerson Hospice House that will be built in Eureka, CA with a total contribution of $500,000. Jolene Ables Shannon Bringham Justin Buckley Kyler Carpenter Courtney Coenen Lacey Coenen Kimberly Corbell Kristin Cox Cassandra DaValleChervellera Lyndsay Dodd Charles Edwards Alejandro Enriquez George Enriquez Adriana Garcia Brittney Garrett Trace Garrett Megan Gregg Liliana Hernandez Manuel Ibarra Richard "Cody" Jamerson Amanda Jones Janay Kramer Jared Kramer Karen Lira Hannah Lopez Austin Mallon Claudia Martinez Joshua Miranda Victoria Miranda Christian Mondragon Samantha Mondragon Emyleigh Nelson David Nieves-Cruz Rose Petros Gabriel Rivera Berenice RiveraSanchez Ramon RiveraSanchez Alexas Rosas Jesse Ruley Cheyenne Schick Veronica Smith Weston Smith Arlin Solis-Garnica Andrew Taylor Griffin Trayford Neika Valle Grace White Danielle Willingham Growing Healthy Communities…