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Blue Mountain Eagle
Cliff Knox Project comment period opens
Blue Mountain Eagle
The Cliff Knox Project
Draft Environmental Impact
Statement is available for
public review and comment
starting Aug. 27. Specifi c
comments will help the team
determine if other actions
are needed, explore alter-
native proposals or identify
concerns or gaps in informa-
tion, according to a Forest
Service press release.
The 40,000-acre Cliff
Knox Project includes veg-
etation restoration actions
and related road activities
to improve forest resilience,
reduce the risk of unchar-
acteristic disturbances like
catastrophic wildfi re or
widespread insect and dis-
ease outbreaks and improve
unique habitats such as
riparian, quaking aspen,
mountain mahogany, shrub
steppe and meadows.
The
project
would
enhance existing forest road
networks to provide access
while reducing road related
impacts to aquatic and ter-
restrial habitat and water
quality. The restoration
activities would also benefi t
public and fi refi ghter safety
as well as provide eco-
nomic value of forest prod-
ucts to support economies
and provide employment
opportunities.
“These fi re-adapted eco-
systems need restoration to
prevent uncharacteristically
severe disturbances from
wildfi re or insect and dis-
ease outbreaks,” said Craig
Trulock, forest supervisor.
“This project will restore our
dry pine forest types, create
healthier forest conditions,
support jobs, and improve
fi sh and wildlife habitats.”
Comments must be post-
marked or received within
45 days from the date of
publication of the notice of
availability in the Federal
Register; therefore, to be
most useful, comments on
this proposed action should
be received by the Prairie
City Ranger District on or
before Oct. 12.
The 45-day comment
period for the landscape res-
toration project on the Prai-
rie City and Emigrant Creek
ranger districts of the Mal-
heur National Forest began
with the publication of the
notice of availability in the
Federal Register.
The Cliff Knox Proj-
ect Draft Environmen-
tal Impact Statement is
available on the Mal-
heur
National
Forest
website at fs.usda.gov/
project/?project=50433.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Grant School
District seeks
to fi ll board
vacancy
Blue Mountain Eagle
Grant School District 3
is accepting applications for
a board of director vacancy
until Sept. 8. Applicants must
be registered voters for one
year.
The appointed candidate
will need to run for election
in the May 2022 and the May
2023 election.
Candidates
interested
in applying can pick up an
application from the district
offi ce at 401 N. Canyon City
Blvd., Canyon City, or by
emailing Superintendent Bret
Uptmor, uptmorb@grantesd.
k12.or.us.
OBITUARIES
Leo Martin Holthouse
Danny Joe Hammond
Leo Martin Holthouse of John Day, Oregon, passed away of
natural causes on Aug. 21, 2021. Leo was born in Sacramento,
California, and raised on the family ranch near Mountain View,
California, where his father instilled a hard-working spirit and
passion for ranching in him, something
he would pass on to his own children.
In 1959 Leo and Diane (Gianandrea)
were married in Milpitas, California, and
shortly after in 1966 they moved their
growing family to Grant County where
they would spend the next 62 years
together. Leo was a rancher by trade,
starting his fi rst ranch in Dayville, Ore-
gon, but his true calling came in serv-
ing his community. In addition to being
a member in the Marine Reserves, Leo
also volunteered as an ambulance driver, school activities driver
and fi refi ghter. Many will remember Leo as an Exalted Ruler in
the local chapter of the Elks Lodge, but he also belonged to the
Knights of Columbus, and the John Day Golf Club. Leo may
have been born in California, but there’s no doubt that he quickly
became a true Oregonian! In his spare time, Leo loved to tinker
on tractors and trucks, hunt, fi sh and fl y his single engine plane.
Leo was a loving father and husband and is survived by his
wife, Diane; children Jeff rey, Cerena (Lee) and Shannon (Mur-
phy); and his three grandchildren, Bertina, Justin and Jessica. He
also leaves behind a legacy of lifelong friendships in John Day.
Leo was honored with a private ceremony on Aug. 30 at St.
Elizabeth’s church and interred at Canyon City Cemetery. In lieu
of fl owers, a donation in Leo’s name to either the Blue Moun-
tain Home Health and Hospice (oregonhospice.org/donate), or
St Elizabeth’s Church Building Fund is welcomed.
Jan. 5, 1950 – July 26, 2021
Danny Joe Hammond, 71, passed away July 26, 2021.
Danny was born Jan. 5, 1950, to Lovelle “Joy” and Louis Junior
“Cliff ord” Hammond in Burns. The fam-
ily moved to Prairie City when Danny was
8. Danny graduated from Prairie City High
School in 1969.
On May 5, 1973, Danny married Rosetta
Marie Riley. He became a stepfather to her
two sons, Brian and Jim. In June 1974, their
daughter Danetta was born. Danny and
Rosetta divorced in 1982. Danny married
Anna Fay Kimball Jan. 5, 1995.
Danny was a truck driver all his life. He
taught many guys how to drive trucks and
is still said to be one of the best that ever got behind the wheel. He
was also a mechanic, learning everything he knew from his father.
Danny was an avid gun collector and a fi ghter for his, and every-
one else’s, Second Amendment rights. He loved the outdoors, hunt-
ing, fi shing, camping and gold mining. He took home many tro-
phies in bass tournaments with his father. He also loved archery
hunting. Danny loved fast cars, and his favorite was his 1966 GTO.
Even later in life, he still enjoyed the hot rods.
Danny was a member of the Central Oregon Wild Horse Coali-
tion. He had a love and passion for helping these animals.
Danny is survived by his daughter, Danetta Lewis, of Prairie City,
Oregon; Brian Combs of Union, Oregon; Jim Combs of Baker City,
Oregon; sisters Penny Estrada of Prairie City and Candy Makela of
Peoria, Arizona; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren;
many dear friends; and one very special lifelong friend and brother,
Les Woodworth.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Hammond; and his
parents, Joy and Cliff Hammond.
Donations may be made in Danny’s memory to the Central Ore-
gon Wild Horse Coalition, P.O. Box 1242, Prineville OR 97754.
Beth Nolta
Elks National Foundation
provides multiple
scholarship opportunities
Blue Mountain Eagle
The Elks National Foun-
dation is proud to announce
the start of the 2022 Elks
Most Valuable Student schol-
arship contest. The MVS
scholarship is available to
high school seniors who are
United States citizens. Appli-
cants do not need to be related
to a member of the Elks. The
judging criteria is based on
academics, leadership, ser-
vice and fi nancial need.
The application is com-
pleted online and must be
submitted by the Nov. 15
deadline. The 500 national
winners will be announced
in April 2022. The ENF will
award 20 top scholarships
ranging from $20,000 to
$50,000. The top 20 national
fi nalists participate in the
Leadership Weekend and
interview for the top awards.
The remaining 480 run-
ners-up will receive $4,000
scholarships. In addition to
these awards, students may
also receive awards earlier
in the judging process at the
local lodge, district, and state
levels.
This year, the Elks
National Foundation is
investing $4.2 million in
college scholarships. MVS
scholars — all of whom
demonstrate
outstanding
leadership skills and a com-
mitment to service — are
graduating from college at a
rate of 90%, 30% higher than
the national average.
Applications for the 2022
contest are available on the
Elks National Foundation’s
website. For complete Most
Valuable Student scholarship
contest details including the
application, visit enf.elks.org/
MVS.
In addition to the Most
Valuable Student scholar-
ships, 350 $4,000 Legacy
Scholarships are available
to college-bound graduating
seniors that are the children
or grandchildren of dues-pay-
ing Elks. The ENF requires
Legacy Awards recipients to
serve at least once per year
with an Elks Lodge. The
application process opens
on Sept. 1 with a deadline of
Feb. 7. Visit enf.elks.org/leg
to apply.
Also available for those
who are not attending a four-
year college or university, the
Oregon State Elks Associa-
tion off ers a Vocational Grant
scholarship for those attend-
ing a program specifi c to a
trade or profession (nursing,
mechanics, hair/nails, con-
struction, plumbing, welding,
fi refi ghter, EMT, etc.) or com-
munity college (not pre-bach-
elor’s) program. This is not
limited to high school stu-
dents and adult learners are
welcome to apply. These
$1,500 awards can be applied
for a second year if needed.
Applications for the Voca-
tional Grant are also avail-
able online at https://ore-
gonelks.org/wp-content/
uploads/2021/07/OSEA-VO-
CATIONAL-GRANT-PRO-
GRAM-2022-23.pdf. Appli-
cations open Aug. 2 and must
be received by the Oregon
State Elks offi ce by midnight
March 1.
Job fair planned Sept. 15
Blue Mountain Eagle
WorkSource is hosting a job fair Wednesday, Sept. 15,
from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Canyon City Park. Resume assis-
tance workshops are available every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m.
Employers interested in a spot at the event should contact
Cindy Lemcke by calling 541-575-0744 or emailing Cin-
dy.r.lemcke@oregon.gov or Sunshine Smarr by calling 541-
575-0744, ext. 227, or emailing Sunshine@tecteam.org.
April 9, 1947 ~ August 27, 2021
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LoLieta “Babe” Gregg
In Loving Memory
August 7, 1938 ~ August 21, 2021
LoLieta “Babe” Gregg, 83, of
John Day, died Saturday, August
21, 2021 at home surrounded by
her family. A graveside service will
be held Thursday, September 2,
2021~11 a.m. at the Dayville Cem-
etery in Dayville, Oregon.
LoLieta was born August 7,
1938 in Prairie City, Oregon. She
was raised and educated in Day-
ville, Oregon and graduated from
Dayville High School in 1956.
LoLieta met her husband Gary
Gregg while he was home on leave
from the Navy. They were married July 1, 1956 and celebrated
65 years of marriage this summer.
LoLieta worked many places during her life including the
Dreamers Lodge Motel, the Clothes Closet, and Montgomery
Ward. She also volunteered her time to count election ballots.
LoLieta’s hobbies included sewing, embroidery, reading
poems and putting together puzzles. She delighted in sum-
mer, yellow roses, dragonflies and hummingbirds. She was
an avid bird watcher and loved collecting their feathers after
they so graciously dropped them in her yard. She also enjoyed
stargazing and teaching her grandkids all about the planets.
What LoLieta cherished most was her husband, children,
grandkids and her dog Tia. She was an amazing, loving, loyal
wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
LoLieta was preceded in death by her parents Harry and
Velma Craig; step-father Carl Andersen; sister Glee Gregg.
She is survived by her husband Gary Gregg of John Day,
OR; son Mitch (Janet) Gregg of John Day; daughters Shannon
(Chris) Bravos of Kimberly, OR, Mindy (Mike) Alley of John
Day; half-brothers Mike and Jim Craig; half-sister Danni Jo
James; grandchildren Amanda Couzens, Jeffrey Lippert, Britt
Wilcox, and Riley Gregg; great grandchildren Jenna Kelso,
Shelby Couzens, Ryan Lippert and Aura Wilcox.
For those who would like to make a donation in memo-
ry of LoLieta the family suggests the Carrie Young Memorial
foundation (CYM) through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home
and Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834.
Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfu-
neralhome.com. Paid for by the family of LoLieta Gregg.
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George Ernest Ziermann
October 2, 1938 - August 8, 2021
George was born in Armour, South Dakota. He was
proceeded in death by his father George Ziermann, his
mother, Bertha Claussen Ziermann and sister, Peggy
Ziermann.
George started his working
career logging at age 10, pulling one
end of a crosscut saw with his father
in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
His greatest enjoyment in life was
being out of doors. Whether he was
hunting, fishing, logging or mining,
it didn’t matter -- he loved working
and being in nature.
In 1961, he moved to Eastern
Oregon. In 1963, he would welcome
the birth of bis daughter, Melanie,
while working as a mechanic for Garrett Freightlines
in John Day, Oregon. George was a master multitasker and
had many projects going at any given time. While in John
Day, he opened a secondhand store. In 1967, he opened bis
first storefront in Baker City, Oregon, featuring outdoor
supplies and gun repair and learned the trade of making
boots.
Over the years, George had store locations in Harper,
Oregon and Pendleton, Oregon. In 2016, he
joined Melanie in Prineville, Oregon, offering custom
handmade boots, boot repair, leatherwork and custom
sewing. The shop is also known as a great place for coffee
and storytelling. George was well known for his custom
boots and after 51 years in the business, his talents will be
sorely missed.
George is survived by his daughter, Melanie Ziermann-
Marlow; granddaughters, Kandice Ziermann Magnuson
of Bozeman, Montana, Laura Marlow of Arlington, Texas
and Courtney Magnuson-Burton of Baker City, Oregon;
sisters, Mary Titus of Baker City, Oregon and Francis
Satter of Rapid City, South Dakota; and his love, Dolly
Fuge of Prineville, Oregon.
Following George’s wishes, there will be
no services. Paid for by the family of George
Ziermann.
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Helen Elizabeth Nolta, known to all as Beth and sus-
pected by some to be D.B. Cooper, died Friday, August 27,
2021, at home, surrounded by her family and a discon-
certing number of cell phones. She was suspected to be
74.
As far as the authorities know, Beth was born April 9,
1947, to Robert and Myrl Ellis, somewhere in northern
California. The third of eight children, Beth had a relatively
satisfying childhood despite never developing super-
powers that she would admit to. Shortly after graduating
high school, she married Clint Nolta and embarked on
a wide-ranging career across multiple industries that
records show was mostly focused on helping others.
After nearly seven years of marriage, Beth and Clint had
a son, Brandon, who made such a mess of things that it
took nearly five years before they tried again and had a
daughter, Courtney. The resulting team-up made Beth and
Clint decide to stop while they were ahead.
Over the 28+ years of their marriage, Beth and Clint
laughed, swore, fought, made up, moved more times than
was healthy, and finally settled outside of Meridian, Idaho.
Upon Clint’s passing in 1995, Beth set out on a new phase
of her life, returning to the workforce and preparing for a
new challenge: grandmotherhood. The first of her three
grandchildren was born in 1997, and she enjoyed spoiling
her grandchildren and marvelling at the weird stuff they
would say; her oldest grandson’s impression of an Austin
Powers character amused her for decades. After nearly
20 years in Idaho, Beth decided the Gem State had lost its
sheen, and moved to Oregon, living in John Day, Bend,
and finally buying a home with her daughter in La Pine,
where she lived out her final days.
Unless Beth is pulling a long con, she is survived by
her son, Brandon (and wife Paige); her daughter, Court-
ney; Brandon’s children Nicodemus and Athena; and
Courtney’s son Raimi. She was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband Clint, her brother David, her sisters
Sharon and Pam, and David Bowie, whom she had zero
connection with in any way but was probably very cool
to know. No services are planned, as she didn’t care for
get-togethers anyway.
Requiescat in pace, Mom. Paid for by the family of
Beth Nolta.
