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Paving begins on
U.S. 395 north of
Long Creek
Blue Mountain Eagle
A pavement preserva-
tion project along U.S. 395
has begun between Cape
Horn near mile point 36 and
Long Creek at mile point
90.8, according to an Ore-
gon Department of Trans-
portation press release.
Paving activities will
skip over a short section
near the middle of the
project area between mile
points 66.6 and 72.2. The
bulk of the work will con-
sist of chip sealing the road
surface, but some areas
with deteriorating pave-
ment will be ground out
and new asphalt inlaid. The
Five Mile Creek and Long
Creek bridges within the
project area will also re-
ceive deck upgrades with
old pavement removed and
new asphalt applied. Crews
started replacing deteriorat-
ing pavement and upgrad-
ing bridge decks Monday,
with the chip seal operation
anticipated to occur in Au-
gust. The project will help
protect and extend the use-
ful life of road surface.
Travelers can expect
reduced speeds and up to
20-minute delays, with flag-
gers and pilot cars directing
traffic. During the chip seal
operation, also expect loose
rock on the roadway plus
daytime and nighttime road
sweeping activities taking
place after the chip seal has
been applied. Loose rock
may be present for sever-
al days after the chip seal
work is completed. Please
slow down in the area
and plan extra travel time
during this highway preser-
vation project. Traffic fines
are double the amount in all
work zones. Bicyclists and
pedestrians will be escorted
through the work zone, as
needed.
ODOT is asking high-
way users to keep farm
equipment off the highway
during the chip seal opera-
tion in August. To prevent
chip rock adhesion prob-
lems due to animal waste
on the roadway, ranchers
are requested to keep cattle
and other livestock off the
highway during this same
time period. Animals can be
driven on appropriate open
range highway sections af-
ter the chip seal has been
applied.
Chip seal work is weath-
er dependent. All dates are
subject to change, depend-
ing on weather condition.
For more information,
contact ODOT Public Infor-
mation Officer Tom Strand-
berg at 541-963-1330.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Antique cars tour Grant County
Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter
Jim Stutzman is at the wheel of his 1929 Franklin with
his wife, Susan, and friends Ralph and Rita Roberts
in back. The Stutzmans from Lewiston, Idaho, and the
Roberts family of Northern California joined the Horseless
Carriage Club during their July 8-11 visit to Grant County,
which included stops in John Day, Prairie City, Sumpter,
Silvies Valley and Dayville.
REAL Oregon seeking applications for next class
By George Plaven
EO Media Group
A program designed to incubate new
leaders in Oregon agriculture and natural
resources management is seeking appli-
cations for its second class, scheduled to
begin in November.
The Resource Education and Ag-
ricultural Leadership program, better
known as REAL Oregon, was established
in 2017 and graduated its first class in
March. Participants have the chance to
learn about farming, fishing and forestry
over a series of five sessions held state-
wide, while also networking with profes-
sionals in the field.
REAL Oregon is designed to help
members grow into leaders through
training in board governance, communi-
cation, conflict resolution, public policy
work, critical thinking, government inter-
action, media relations, public speaking
and presentations.
Applications for Class 2 are due July
27. The cost is $5,000 per person, of
which half is paid by business sponsors.
“We expect it to be a fairly compet-
itive process,” said Greg Addington,
REAL Oregon director.
The REAL Oregon board of directors
will review application materials in Au-
Nancy Jean Stirewalt Wilson passed away at her home on Butte Creek
surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 after a nearly two year
fight with brain cancer. Nancy’s unfathomable faith, grace and grit were
a true testimony during her 23 month battle.
Nancy was born on January 10, 1950 to Jim and Effie (Snabel)
Stirewalt of Kimberly, Oregon. She attended grade school and high
school in Monument where she was involved in sports, cheerleading,
theater, and dancing the Charleston. She was a Grant County Fair and
Rodeo Princess and a Spray Rodeo Queen. Nancy participated in 4-H
from age nine until her passing. Stirewalt Ranch activities were an enormous part of Nancy’s child-
hood and that love of ranching lasted throughout her lifetime. Nancy attended Eastern Oregon
State College and graduated from Northwestern Business School in Portland in 1970.
Nancy was married to Phil Wilson of Mayville on July 25, 1970 in Monument. They spent the first
two years of their marriage in San Luis Obispo, California while Phil finished up his schooling at Cal
Poly. Nancy was employed at the university in Ag Business Management and Home Economics.
Phil and Nancy moved to the ranch on Butte Creek outside Fossil in 1972. It was here that they
raised their three children Milne, Kara, and Zane. Nancy was well known for her abilities as a
seamstress. She also enjoyed baking, canning, crocheting, embroidery, and gardening.
Ranching was in Nancy’s blood and she was a true partner to Phil in all aspects of raising cattle
on Wilson Ranches. In March 2000 Phil and Nancy opened Wilson Ranches Retreat Bed and
Breakfast to nurture guests’ body and soul, offering an opportunity to experience ranch living and
the beauty of Eastern Oregon’s high desert. Guests from all over the world have become a part of
the Wilson Ranches family.
Nancy’s deepest joys were celebrating the life she created with her Cowboy and family. Nancy
started horse racing as a young girl and was in her final race at the Spray Rodeo at the age of 45,
breaking a wedding vow. She loved that she raised her family on horseback and taught thousands
from around the world to ride. Nancy will be remembered for her smile, laugh, and the amazing
hugs that made strangers feel like family.
Nancy was involved in the Bit and Spur Club, Wheeler County Fair Board, Wheeler County
CowBelles, Oregon CowBelles, Eastern Oregon Pioneer Association, and as a 4-H leader. Nancy
was so honored when she and Phil were asked to be Grand Marshals of the Wheeler County Fair
in 2015. Nancy worked as a bookkeeper, receptionist and eventually administrator at Asher
Community Health Center. She was instrumental in bringing Home Health to Wheeler County and
was so blessed to benefit from the care of Home Health in her final days.
Nancy is survived by her husband Phil Wilson of Fossil; children Milne (Mike) Macy of Culver,
Kara (Brian) Anglin of Fossil, Zane (Marissa) Wilson of Madras; grandchildren Tegan and Kailee
Macy, Marina and Dima Anglin, Nate and Sam Wilson; great-granddaughter Lillian; sisters Judy
Bertsch, Dina Stirewalt, Elizabeth Parke, and brother Jim Stirewalt; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Effie Stirewalt and sister Lula
Daniels.
A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held at Julia Henderson Pioneer Park on Saturday, July 21, at
10 a.m. Nancy had a lifetime love of county fairs starting in Grant County. The Wilson family asks in
lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nancy’s honor to 4-H and FFA programs in your county or
to the Eastern Oregon Pioneer Association.
Paid for by the family of Nancy Wilson
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gust and announce members of Class 2 in
September. Addington said the program
will accept up to 30 people. Application
materials can be found online at realore-
gon.net.
Bill Buhrig, REAL Oregon board
chairman, said graduates from the first
class are already making their presence
felt around the state, serving on various
boards and commissions. Alumni are also
serving on the program board and help-
ing to recruit future members.
“I hope it’s a testament to what we put
together that people want to come back
and help make this program even better,”
Buhrig said.
E AGLE ON V ACATION — G OLD D IGGERS
Nancy Wilson
January 10, 1950 - July 10, 2018
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W EDNESDAY ................................................................... 87/51
T HURSDAY ..................................................................... 91/51
F RIDAY .......................................................................... 98/58
S ATURDAY ...................................................................... 94/58
S UNDAY ......................................................................... 95/58
M ONDAY ....................................................................... 94/65
A group with the Horseless Carriage Club of America
comes rolling into John Day. In front is Bruce Spainhower
and his wife, Eadi Popick, in a 1915 Model T, followed by
Frank and Laura Hurley in a 1918 Cadillac and Jim and
Susan Stutzman in a 1929 Franklin with friends Ralph and
Rita Roberts riding in the backseat. There were 24 drivers
joining the trek, all members of the Portland regional
group, visiting Grant County museums and scenic areas.
Contributed photo
The Gold Diggers AAU volleyball team take the Eagle
on vacation to Gatorland in Orlando, Florida. The Grant
County girls did some sightseeing during the week while
competing at the AAU Junior Girls National Volleyball
Championships June 25-28. From left: McKeely Miller,
Hailie Wright, Baylee Combs, Mariah Moulton, Katlyn
Wells, Alcie Moore and Kaylee Wright. The group traveled
with their AAU coach Kristi Moore.
Wilson, Zweygardt
earn Elks scholarships
Blue Mountain Eagle
The John Day Elks Lodge
has awarded scholarships
to Dorran Wilson and Bri-
anna Zweygardt, both of
Prairie City High School.
Wilson will receive $2,000,
and Zweygardt will receive
$1,000, each award paid out
over two years.
Brianna
Zweygardt
Dorran
Wilson
McCloskey makes OSU honor roll
Blue Mountain Eagle
Jennifer McCloskey of
John Day was named to the
spring 2018 Oregon State
University honor roll with
a GPA of 3.5 or better. Mc-
Closkey is a senior studying
applied visual arts. To be el-
igible, students must carry
at least 12 graded hours of
course work.
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