(Idaho State)-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) honored Iona resident Phyllis Scheffler with the Spirit of Idaho Award. Scheffler has served as a volunteer at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) for more than 40 years, completing more than 10,000 hours of volunteer service.
“Phyllis deserves to be recognized for her exemplary service to the people of Idaho,” said Crapo. “Her unwavering selflessness exemplifies the difference volunteerism can make. Through her time at EIRMC, Phyllis has comforted and assisted patients, guests and staff, providing expert knowledge only first-hand experience can provide. Rightly so, she is a cherished member of the community and thoroughly deserves this recognition.”
The Spirit of Idaho Award honors the acts of service by Idahoans for their commitment to improving their community and serving their fellow citizens. Crapo has presented more than 600 Spirit of Idaho Awards since the first presentation in Twin Falls in November of 2000.