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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2021
WHITE GOLD
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Last winter in the midst
of the pandemic, Anthony
Lakes saw a major rise in
skiers, while most indoor
activities were closed off .
Judy noted that the absences
of winter sports also con-
tributed to a rise in individ-
uals looking for a diff erent
athletic outlet to take part in.
“With no winter sports
and people being eager to
get outside, throughout the
Northwest and even the
nation, the ski industry was
very busy,” Judy said.
One skier noted that she
was surprised by the more
standard turnout this year,
noting that last year at this
time she sometimes had to
wait up to 20 minutes to
board the ski lift.
Another skier at Anthony
Lakes’ opening day said
they were a bit rusty since
last ski season, but that the
conditions were ideal for
getting back in the swing of
things.
While the turnout on
opening day saw a slight
decline this year, those
in the industry expected
it after such a unique ski
season in 2020.
Judy emphasized that
skiing in general has seen a
rise in newcomers in recent
years, which was only fur-
thered during the pandemic.
While those at Anthony
Lakes were happy to see
an increase in visitors, the
resort underwent a series of
precautions.
Anthony Lakes opened
its lodge again this year
after closing it off last
winter due to COVID-19
restrictions. More skiers
are also allowed to park
and congregate in closer
confi nes than last season.
Masks are required inside
of any indoor areas at the
resort as the pandemic
persists.
Perfect timing
The storms from the
weekend of Dec. 11 brought
in a high enough volume
of snow for the ski area to
open for the season. While
this year’s opening date
was a bit delayed compared
to last year’s opening right
after Thanksgiving, those at
Anthony Lakes are not too
concerned — as long as the
resort opened before schools
let out for winter break.
“We really try to get
ARTIST
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The last mural, the most
surreal and colorful of the
four, speaks to the future
and may include a hidden
image for children to fi nd.
Northeastern Oregonians
who don’t recognize Hogge’s
name might have seen his
art without knowing it. He
painted the huge wolf that
adorns the gymnasium wall
at Blue Mountain Com-
munity College. He cre-
ated art and logos on display
at numerous local venues,
including one that honors
veterans at Helix School and
two in the hallways of Sun-
ridge Middle School.
Hogge doesn’t remember
a time when he didn’t want
to be an artist. He spent
his boyhood in Pendleton
drawing and inventing
things and studying with
artist Antoinette Kennedy,
who taught art privately. He
CHRISTMAS
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on Dec. 23, and 34 degrees
on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. The
low La Grande temperatures
are forecast to be 29 degrees
on Dec. 21 and Dec. 22, 26
degrees on Dec. 23 and Dec.
24, and 24 degrees on Dec. 15.
The National Weather
Service is projecting highs
in Enterprise of 38 degrees
on Dec. 21, 36 degrees on
Dec. 22, 35 degrees on Dec.
23, 32 degrees on Dec. 24,
and 31 degrees on Dec. 25.
The lows in Enterprise are
expected to be 21 degrees on
Dec. 21, 23 degrees on Dec.
22, 18 degrees on Dec. 23
and Dec. 24, and 13 degrees
on Dec. 25.
Drivers should
be on high alert
Oregon Department
of Transportation spokes-
person Tom Strandberg is
encouraging drivers trav-
eling through Northeastern
Oregon to be prepared for
poor driving conditions.
As drivers head out
during the holiday week,
Strandberg said part of their
preparation process should
involve checking road condi-
tions on ODOT’s Trip Check
website. Strandberg encour-
ages motorists to check
images of Interstate 84 to see
if there is snow and ice on the
portions of the interstate they
will be traveling on. He said
travelers should not be fooled
City of La Grande/Contributed Photo
A rendering shows a potential new public art piece by artist
Jason Hogge outside Cook Memorial Library in downtown
La Grande. The city council approved a memorandum of
understanding between Hogge and Parks and Recreation Director
Stu Spence at its regular session on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021.
dreamed of a career as an
artist.
“As a kid, my family
wasn’t really fond of the
idea of me jumping into art
to make a living,” Hogge
said, grinning. “But while
I wasn’t as encouraged to
go into art as a profession,
they always entertained my
ideas. They let me dream.”
Hogge hung on to his
if they see a clear stretch of
road on the website’s camera
since it may be sandwiched
between long stretches of
freeways covered with snow
and ice.
Motorists who see long
stretches of bad driving con-
ditions are encouraged to
stay home if at all possible,
Strandberg said.
The ODOT spokesperson
also encourages drivers
on Interstate 84 to be very
careful when looking for
detours if there are closures
or bad conditions. Drivers
should be careful not to be
fooled by alternate routes,
which on GPS units can
appear tempting.
“Don’t blindly follow GPS
detour routes,” he said.
Strandberg said many
are county roads not as well
maintained as I-84.
Strandberg is also
warning drivers to be on alert
for drivers who may be oper-
ating carelessly.
“They should be mindful
that a lot of drivers are anx-
ious and in a hurry,” he said.
He also urges motor-
ists to be patient if they get
behind snowplows and do
not attempt to pass them. He
said snowplow operators are
aware of traffi c behind them.
“They will pull over,” he
said.
Strandberg also said
drivers should stay at least
four car lengths behind
snowplows to avoid being hit
by the snow and rocks they
kick up.
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ambition of being a full-time
artist as he grew up, mar-
ried and started a family. He
established a fi ne art/graphic
design business, but took
other jobs to pay the bills.
Hogge, now 50, is a
patient man. He did custo-
dial and maintenance work
while building his artistic
resume over the years. Early
on, he favored watercolor
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open by at least that Sat-
urday going into the holiday
break,” Judy said.
Judy noted that the
rush of skiers on opening
weekend makes a big impact
on the resort’s overall rev-
enue for the ski season.
“It’s supposed to keep
snowing, so that’s a bonus,”
Judy said. “It looks like
we’re going to see some
awesome conditions for
quite a while.”
Revamped skiing
experience
As the resort continues
to adjust to COVID-19 and
work to create an enjoyable
skiing experience, Anthony
Lakes has started several
new programs and ramped
up its beginner education.
The resort has rebranded
its learning center area
painting, but these days pre-
fers oils and the interesting
way the colors blend. He
also sculpts and carves.
With his personal proj-
ects, Hogge can be pains-
taking and indefatigable.
He started one painting 15
years ago that he is still per-
fecting. The piece features a
Celtic knot made from one
line that weaves in and out.
In 2017, Hogge enrolled
at Pacifi c Northwest Col-
lege of Art and later fi nished
his degree at Blue Moun-
tain. He continues to take
classes at Eastern Oregon
University.
These days, Hogge is
fi nally the full-time artist
he dreamed of being in his
boyhood. He said he looks
forward to turning his
mockups of the La Grande
art installation into reality.
The artist said after funding
comes in he expects the
work to take four to six
months and to be in place by
the end of next summer.
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as “Alice’s Wonderland,”
with numerous slopes and
training areas for begin-
ners and young skiers. The
carpet lift was remodeled
with a covered conveyor
and renamed the “Cater-
pillar,” while the handle
tow is now called “Mad
Hatter.”
“It’ll be a really fun
learning experience this
year,” Judy said.
Another new feature
will be an emphasis on sup-
porting local businesses in
Union, Wallowa, Baker and
Grant counties. Anthony
Lakes Mountain Resort
will be promoting “Support
Local Thursdays,” in which
visitors can show a $40
receipt from a local busi-
ness in the area to receive a
$25 lift ticket on Thursdays.
“We’re just trying to
encourage local spending in
the area,” Judy said.
In addition to promoting
local businesses in sur-
rounding areas, Anthony
Lake has also seen a boost
from being a more local-
ly-based ski resort. This
recent trend along with a
rise in outdoor activities
during the pandemic have
both helped Anthony Lakes.
“People are really
escaping the larger ski areas
and traveling to the smaller
ones,” Judy said. “That is
an industry trend that is
benefi ting us, and we’ll see
a lot of locals and visitors.”
Anthony Lakes Moun-
tain Resort will close at 1
p.m on Christmas Eve and
remain closed on Christmas
Day. Otherwise, the slopes
are set to stay open daily
through Jan. 2, 2022.
Billy Darrell Doty
October 2, 1935 - December 13, 2021
Billy Darrell Doty, born October 2, 1935 in Dayton,
Ohio, passed away December 13, 2021 in Beaverton,
Oregon. Bill owned and operated the Doty Bros. Cir-
cus. Bill traveled far and wide showing and displaying
his collection of wild animals and beautiful circus
wagons that he made and his wife, Nancy, beautiful-
ly painted. Bill is a member of the Circus Historical
Society, and the Circus Model Builders Club. Bill is
also a member of Ducks Unlimited and an approved
member of the NRA. Bill was a member of the Chief
Joseph Days Rodeo for several years. Bill is a member
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. His
passion was the circus, hunting, fishing, and being a
grandpa and great-grandpa. Bill and Nancy had Pam’s
Country Inn Restaurant in Joseph, Oregon, and they
lived in Joseph for 21 years. They had three children, 10
grandchildren and at last count 21 great-grandchildren.
His wife Nancy Lee Doty preceded him in death in
March 2014, as well as his son Randy Doty. Bill and
Nancy have three living children; a son, Bill Doty Jr.
of Eagle Mountain, Utah, daughter, Pam Zundel of
Astoria, Oregon, and son, Jody Doty of Glide, Oregon.
Grandchildren; Jeremy Zundel of Beaverton, Oregon,
Kristy Veenker of Payson, Utah, Darren Doty of Provo,
Utah, Jessica Harker of Enterprise, Oregon, Andy Doty
of Vancouver, Washington, Josh Zundel of Bend, Ore-
gon, Tyler Doty of Seattle, Washington, Dustin Doty of
Pine City, Minnesota, Justin Doty of Lubbock, Texas,
and Jennifer Doty of Glide, Oregon; as well as several
great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held December 31st, at
10:30am, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints located in Enterprise, Oregon. Graveside service
will be immediately following located at the Prairie
Creek Cemetery in Joseph, Oregon.
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