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A2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Public Lands Day offers no fees, volunteer opportunities O BITUARIES Jeron Vernal Jackson June 3, 1936 - Sept. 13, 2017 Peggy ‘Peg’ Jean Adams Feb. 4, 1931 - Aug. 24, 2017 Jeron Vernal Jackson, 81, of Union passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. A viewing was held at the Union Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Saturday, Sept. 23, followed by the funeral service. Jackson was born June 3, 1936, in Lyman, Utah, to Alpheus and Gretta (Clawson) Jackson. He resid- ed in Lyman, Utah; Fruitland, Idaho; Prairie City; John Day; and Union. He attended grade school in Lyman, then Wayne County High School in Bicknell, Utah, and Fruitland High School in Fruitland. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Louise Higley, on Feb. 9, 1956, in the Salt Lake Tem- ple in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jackson began working for the U.S. Forest Service July 1955 in fi re suppression, transferring into the mechanic shop April 1965, eventually becoming the shop foreman. He re- tired from the Forest Service in December 1992. In May of 1980, he received the Silver Beaver Award for many years of scouting service. He also received Forest Service certifi cates for years of service. His hobbies over the years included leather craft, garden- ing, faceting gem stones and woodworking. He was a mem- ber of the Boy Scouts of America, National Rifl e Association and the John Day Volunteer Fire Department. Jackson was a lifelong member of the LDS church and served as a counselor in three bishoprics and one branch presidency. He also served in many other positions in the church. Jackson had a sense of humor and loved a good joke. He would sometimes gently tease his children and grandchil- dren, and loved having them around. He was a wonderful husband, dad, grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife, Mary; children Keith Jackson (Katherine) of Vancouver, Washington, Dale Jackson (Rula) of Parma, Idaho, Evelyn Tanner (Ron) of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Jay Jackson of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Karen Jen- sen (John) of Tillamook; brothers Boyd Jackson (Dee) of Fruitland, Joe Condie (Carol) of Arco, Idaho, and George Condie (Marsha) of Pendleton; sister, Deanna Wilson (Olen) of Nyssa; mother-in-law, Louise Higley of La Grande; 18 grandchildren ; 34 great-grandchildren; and 32 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Vance Jackson and Glade Jackson; sister Gretta Condie; and granddaughter Am- ber Jackson. Online condolences may be made to the family at love- landfuneralchapel.com. Peggy “Peg” Jean Adams, 86, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, in Bend, surrounded by her lov- ing family. Adams is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Vaughn and Kristi Adams of Hillsboro and Zane and Nicole Adams of Madras; sister Zell Randall; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and six siblings. She was born Feb. 4, 1931, in Dayville, the young- est of eight children born to Charlie and Alcye Moore. She graduated from Dayville High School and soon after eloped with her sweetheart, Wayne Adams, a minister and millworker. They began their life together in the community they both loved, raised their two sons there and celebrated 62 years of marriage. They spent countless hours exploring the John Day Valley area and were very involved in the community. She helped sew sports uniforms for the high school students, planned youth activities and took photos for the yearbook. She loved children of every age, and they loved her. Adams was a Title 1 reading aide for the Dayville School District and served as mayor of Dayville from 1995 through 2004. Under her influence and leadership, the Day- ville community installed a long-sought sewer sys- tem, a town library and began the ongoing reno- vation of the Dayville Community Hall, where on one occasion she performed her original cowboy poetry. She was the hub of the extended Moore family and their self-appointed photographer, entertaining them at reunions with her legendary slide shows. Her legacy will live on for many generations to come. A memorial service was held Sept. 24 at the commu- nity church in Dayville with a reception that followed in the fellowship hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dayville Community Hall through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. Joseph ‘J.C.’ Oliver Joseph “J.C.” Oliver, 67, of Seneca passed away Thursday, Sept. 21, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Canyon City Cemetery in Canyon City, with Julie Reynolds offi- ciating. Contributions may be made to the Grant Coun- ty Family Heritage Foundation through Driskill Memo- rial Chapel. To leave a condolence for the family, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. Eagle Cap Excursion Train Ride the train this October! information, contact Elizabeth Moore at 541-820-3863. In honor of National Public Lands Day, fees will be waived at day-use recreation sites in Oregon and Washington. This fee waiver includes many picnic areas, boat launches, trailheads and visitor centers. Concession operations will continue to charge fees unless the permit holder wishes to par- ticipate. Fees for camping, cab- in rentals, heritage expeditions or other permits still apply. Celebrated annually on the last Saturday in September, Na- tional Public Lands Day brings together volunteers, agencies and partner organizations to connect people to public lands in their community, inspire en- vironmental stewardship and encourage use of public lands for education, recreation and general health. Last year, over 200,000 National Public Lands Day participants volunteered at over 2,600 sites across the na- tion, contributing $18 million worth of public land improve- ments. To learn more about Na- tional Public Lands Day, visit neefusa.org/public-lands-day. Blue Mountain Eagle The nation’s largest, sin- gle-day volunteer effort for public lands is National Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 30. To encourage people to join in and visit their public lands, the Forest Service is waiving day-use fees at recreation sites across the Pacifi c Northwest. “Our public lands are a na- tional treasure belonging to all Americans,” said Jim Peña, Pacifi c Northwest regional for- ester. “On this National Public Lands Day, whether you’re volunteering in your commu- nity or enjoying the great out- doors, we thank you for helping us celebrate and care for these special places.” The Malheur National For- est will host a volunteer oppor- tunity from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30 at Magone Lake. Res- toration opportunities for vol- unteers will include trail main- tenance, trash clean up, fi re pit cleanup and more. A barbecue lunch along with environmen- tal education talks with for- est staff will be provided for volunteers to enjoy. For more BEO announces second quarter earnings “Being an agricultur- al-based institution, we are affected by the ups and downs in the ag sector,” President and CEO Jeff Bailey said in the release. “The lower com- modity prices, as well as lower production in 2016, warrant an increase in the loan loss provi- sion. That said, the 2017 crop conditions have improved dra- matically from last year, and recently prices have also im- proved slightly.” Chief Financial Offi cer Mark Lemmon said book value per share was $26.25, compared to $23.71 on June 30, 2015, an increase of 10.7 percent. “We had a strong start in our new Athena branch and have enjoyed the warm welcome into that community,” Chief Operations Offi cer Gary Proph- eter said. Blue Mountain Eagle BEO Bancorp and its sub- sidiary, Bank of Eastern Ore- gon, announced second quarter 2017 consolidated net income of $742,000, or $0.62 per share, compared to $815,000, or $0.67 per share, for second quarter 2016. Year-to-date earnings were $1.543 million, compared to $1.597 million for the fi rst six months of 2016, according to a press release from the com- pany. Total assets were $396.0 million, up 13.1 percent year over year. Net loans of $322.9 million were up 10.3 percent from the same period in 2016, while deposits were at $352.6 million, up 14.1 percent year over year. Shareholder equity increased by $2.37 million, or 8.2 percent, from June 2016. Gold Rush Bandits, Oct. 7 & 14 End of Season ride, Oct. 21 Departs at 10 a.m. Lunch included. • Veteran Owned • Competitive Pricing • Serving Central & Eastern Oregon Book online, eaglecaptrainrides.com or call 800.323.7330 541-620-1405 Burklevi@yahoo.com 05879 Let our family of Pharmacists serve you! G ET Y OUR H OLIDAY S HOPPING D ONE E ARLY ! LOTS OF NEW VENDORS! Great variety of items! DOOR PRIZE D R AW I N G Give us a call today at 2 p.m. Must Be Present To Win (*Hint* MEN WOULD LOVE IT!) 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