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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Obituaries PUBLIC NOTICE Lawrence J. “Jerry” McElligott Published March 25 & April 1, 2020 Affidavit REQUEST FOR BIDS Morrow County Public Works is accepting bids for Type 2A Guardrail and Metal median barrier which will need to include labor, equipment and ma- terials. Installed on Home- stead Lane, Boardman, OR. Bids for the Guard- rail must be submitted no later than 3:00 P.M. April 16th 2020. Oregon Stan- dard drawings and any additional questions can be obtained by contacting Andy Lindsey, Senior En- gineer at Anderson Perry. 541-963-8309 Ext. 1229 or Email to alindsey@an- dersonperry.com Bids must be received at the Morrow County Pub- lic Works Office, P.O. Box 428, 365 W. Hwy 74, Lex- ington, OR 97839 by 3:00 pm Thursday the 16, 2020. Bids must be in a sealed envelope marked “Bid”. Bids will be opened Thurs- day the 16 2020 at 4:00pm at 365 W. Hwy 74, Lexing- ton, OR 97839 For addi- tional information contact Morrow County Public Works 541-989-9500. Morrow County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or to postpone the award of bids for thirty (30) days from the date of opening. Morrow County does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race na- tional origin, sex or hand- icapped status in hiring or the provision of services. 4-1-3c Print & Mailing Services *Design *Print *Mail Sykes Publishing 541-676-9228 DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM A View from the Hill By Doris Brosnan ‘Twas not the parade anticipated last month but certainly a spirited one, as Raymond and Norma French traveled the halls of Willow Creek Terrace as Grand Marshals of the Big Green Parade that wasn’t. The Frenches and Ray- mond’s ducks strolled in their green paraphernalia, with Irish music blaring, as delighted neighbors viewed their Irish pride and spirit. Life on the hill has now resumed to almost routine, as everyone awaits the warmer spring weath- er. Routine includes the morning exercises and dis- cussions, the Bingo games, the crossword puzzles and the Saturday matinees. Now added to these activities, Wii games will be entertain- ing participants on Wednes- days. As March ended on Tuesday, the community was busy planting seeds in their small pots. Hopes are that green sprouts will soon promise flowering plants for the outdoor beds. Garden seed was planted in the enclosed area, so some of the Terrace’s menus will include homegrown veg- gies this summer. Today always brings Velma Wight to Adminis- trator George Nairns’ mind. On every April Fools’ Day, Velma succeeded in fool- ing Nairns with an antic. The staff reported that they would have some tricks up their sleeves today, but they wouldn’t give anything away. April brings some spe- cial events, also. High on the list will be Joyce Ward’s birthday celebration on the 6 th . Discussions this month offer some opportunities to walk down memory lane. “Reading a Road Map Day” on the 4 th will bring to mind some road trip and some experiences with trying to read a map. The movie that day will be related to travel in some way. Remember the first Twinkie you ate? The treat celebrates its 90 th birthday on the 6 th . Talk about Slinkys will bring a smile on its 75 th birthday on the 7 th . Siblings will be the topic on their special day, April 10. Bringing flushed cheeks and smiles could be the topic on the 26 th when “First Kisses” will take center stage. The annual coloring of Easter eggs will occupy some residents and staff as they prepare for their Easter egg hunt, their Easter treats and their “Angel” eggs (as opposed to “Deviled” eggs.). Scrabble has its special recognition on April 13, so Scrabble boards will be available for the word mavens. Of course, the last day for filing of income-tax returns has been delayed, but some residents could still satisfy themselves by seeing their obligations out of the way on the 15 th . On the 17 th the Ford Mustang is celebrated, and the Terrace community is inviting all Mustang own- ers in the area to celebrate with a parade of Mustangs past their home on that day. Residents will all be watching and listening for the hoots and toots at 5:30 that evening. Come one, come all, Mustangers. Adding to their list of pampering – manicures, pedicures – residents will be able to have facials on the 21 st . The Jellybean is re- galed on the 22 nd , so the staff will do what they can to incorporate jelly beans into the day. “Penguin Day” on the 25 th invites the view- ing of the movie, March of the Penguins. “ Wr i t i n g a n O l d Friend” will be featured on the 27 th , when residents will be encouraged to reach out to someone with a letter or card. And on the 30 th a card will be sent to the hairstyl- ists who usually come to the Terrace, to show appre- ciation. Communication during these uncommon days has been a challenge, but a time to appreciate landline and cell phones, and the fre- quent on-each-side-of-the- windows visits as residents and family members make do in a tough situation. Now added to those opportuni- ties, the Terrace has estab- lished the “family chats” Sundays, when residents can video call with friends and relatives. A view of a loved one is so important any time, and the residents view this capability right now as even more import- ant to their well-being. Due to the State guidelines regarding the Coronavirus outbreak, All Wheatland Insurance Offices will be closed to the public. Employees will be working in a secure location in order to continue taking care of business. Please call 541-422-7410 to talk with an agent regarding any of your insurance questions. You will be able to make premium payments during this time by calling 541-422-7410. Payments can be made by credit card or debit card. For cash payment options, please call the 541-422-7410 number to make arrangements. We all are praying this situation will be over very soon. Please be safe. Lt. Colonel Lawrence J. during which he accumulat- Stinson aircraft. “Jerry” McElligott (USAF ed over 7,800 flying hours. Jerry is survived by Ret.) passed away March The United States Air his older sister, Kathleen 16 at his home in Miami, FL and Space Museum in O’Leary, his eight children, from natural causes. Washington, DC hon- Michael and Catherine, Jerry was born ors his service with Woodstock, VA, Terry and March 20, 1931 in inclusion on their Mil- Pat Shine, Newberg, OR, Heppner and spent itary Wall of Honor. Grace and John Roma- his younger years He was awarded five no, Spokane, WA, Janet o n h i s f a m i l y ’s air medals by special in TX, Matt and LaDonn, wheat farm in Ione. Lawrence order of the President North Powder, OR, Vince He attended Ione J. “Jerry” of the United States in Friendswood, TX, Patty Grade School then McElligott for outstanding air- and Albert Perez, Miami, went to Portland, manship and courage FL and Bridget and Derek OR where he graduated while completing missions Sarfino, Spokane, WA. His from Central Catholic High under extremely hazardous wife, Maryan, whom he in 1949. In 1953, he grad- conditions. married in 1956, preceded uated from the University After retirement from him in death in 1993, as of Portland with a BA in the Air Force he returned to did his second wife, Arlene business administration. his roots and settled in Ione whom he married in 1999 Upon graduation he with his family. Service to and died in 2000. He has joined the United States his community was as im- 22 grandchildren and one Air Force and entered the portant to him as service to great-granddaughter. flight program. He was his country. 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