FOUR-The Heppner Gaiette-TImes, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, June 4, 1981
Merle Boyce featured PMH resident
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Merle Boyce
Bv MARY ANN CERULLO
(Editors note: This is one of a series of feature articles on
residents of the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home that are
published periodically in the Gazette-Times.)
Merle High Boyce has been a resident of the Pioneer
Memorial Nursing Home since August of last year. She was
born February 15, 1902 in Condon.
At age three. Merle began playing the piano. "I never read
music," she said, "I played totally by ear."
As a young Rirl, Merle played the piano, accompanied by
Heppner News Firemen's propane
Krynn Robinson, a student
at Colorado State University,
recently visited family and
friends in this area. A friend.
Carol Mulligan, from New
York City. accompanied
Krynn. Both girls have return
ed to Colorado where they
have summer employment.
Krynn is working for the
Boulder County Extension
Service in Longmount. She
also is employed as public
relations director at CSU in
Ft. Collins during the summer
and throughout the ensuing
school year.
Visiting at the Don Robinson
home over the Memorial Day
weekend were Mr. and Mrs.
Art Fick of Astoria. Ore.
Visitors at the Sykes' home
last Wednesday were April's
aunt Camille Elliott and Dave
Davis from Port Orchard.
Wash.
Memorial weekend guests
were David's sister and fam
ily. Vickie and Charlie Lewis
and their little boy. Max. The
Lewises and the Sykes spent
Saturday night camping at
Bull Prairie.
Iarry Cerullo's parents ar
rived from Boston last Satur
day. May 30 in Portland.
Larry and Mary Ann Cerullo
drove in to meet them and
they all spent the weekend
with Mary Ann's parents in
Portland.
The senior Cerullos will be
visiting Heppner through the
weekend of June 13.
her father on the violin at all the local dances in Condon. "We
had some wonderful times back then," Merle remembers,
"Dances were different - people were different than today."
Until recently. Merle was playing the piano for the Condon
senior citizens before she moved to Heppner. "They didn't
want me to go," she said.
It was at a local Condon dance where young Merle met
Wayne High, while she was playing the piano. But it wasn't
until after WWI in 1918 that they married. Merle still recalls
when Wayne returned home from the war with his Army
buddy, Milton Boyce.
Wayne High, originally from Missouri, began as a railroad
man. This sent Merle and Wayne High to Idaho.
After just a few years they returned to Condon and bought
a homestead where Wayne began doing carpentry.
Wayne and Merle had four children, three girls and one
boy. Bill, their son, continued in his father's footsteps and
became a carpenter. Then, after 44 years of marriage,
Wayne High died.
Milton Boyce. originally from New York, worked as a
roadmaster for Gilliam County. "He built all the roads over
there," Merle said proudly.
After dating for fve years. Merle High married Milton
Boyce on June 4. 1967 "Milt said that I kept getting away
from him, hut he waitpo" for me." she recalled.
When Milton's health began to fail, he was admitted into
the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home. And to be with him.
Merle moved in also.
Since August. Merle was a roomate to Edna Turner who
passed away recently.
The two ladies shared a love for making handicrafts. "I
used to paint, crochet, and embroider." remembers Merle.
Mrs. Boyce's room is filled with her own art work,
including a recently done painting, mixed in with some
handmade crafts from Edna Turner.
"Edna and I got along so well... She was quite the person -always
doing things."
But now the bed under the window is empty.
"I miss her terribly." Merle said shakely. "I sure hope my
next roommate is as nice and wonderful."
Correction
Melissa Privett. Heppner
High School freshman, won
burn school Sun.
Condon, Kinziin Hills golfers
visit WCCC
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Golfers from Condon and
Kitmia Hills visited Willow
Creek Country Cluh Sundav,
May 31. Forty-nine men and
women participated in the
annual event, and the weather
cooperated with n beautiful
da v.
Riok Johnston, Flmer Pal
mer, and Dave Manna were in
charge of plnv: Susan Johns
ton and Muriel Palmer were in
charge of the meal.
Heppner winners for men
were: low gross Don I.ott.
2nd - John Fdmundsnn. 3rd -Elmer
Palmer: low net -Frank
Anderson. 2nd - Charles
Starks and Ron Bowman.
Wavland Hyatt had long drive
and John Fdmundsnn. KP.
Pat Kdmundson had low gross
for women. Dorrls Graves,
low net. and Linda Shaw, lonu
drive,
For Condon. Ernie Wall and
James Burns shared low gross
honors, with Claire Robertson
finishing second. George Eat
on and Dale Ashenfelter lied
for low net, and Bit?. Dver
was second. Ernie Wall had
lone drive and Bill Durham,
KP. Dee Hollen had low gross
for women. Bethvl Burns had
low net. and Ruth Sheldon,
lone drive.
Kinua Hills men were led
by Bill Chapman and Rollow
Loomis had low net. Bill
Chapman also had limit drive
and lee Bailey. KP. Ann
Chapman had low gross for
the women. Georgia Loomis
low net. and Jean Hummel),
long drive.
lone News
All area firemen are urged
to attend a hum school this
Sunday. June 7. in Heppner.
which will feature methods of
dealing with propane fires.
Heppner Fire Chief Forrie
Burkenbine has announced.
The school is. sponsored by
Heppner Norgas (which is
donating 250 gals of propane
for demonstrations) and the
Oregon fire marshal! .
"This is the first one they
have had in this area." says
Burkenbine.
He says the class will begin
at 9 a.m. across from the
Heppner fire department.
Twelve fire departments
have been invited to attend, he
added.
V&G opens beer garden
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Like to relax outdoors on a warm summer
eve, sipping your favorite brew and maybe
playing a game of horseshoes with your
friends?
Up until now you probably had to stay home
to enjoy such an atmosphere. But thanks to
Gay and Patty Harshman of V & G Tavern in
Lexington, who recently finished work on
their new outdoor beer garden, you can now
go out and still enjoy those summer evenings.
Located next to their tavern in Lexington,
the garden features a lawn, picnic tables, a
barbecue deck and a horseshoe pit for
recreation. All of it surrounded by a high
fence for privacy.
The Harshmans plan a grand opening of the
beer garden this Friday and Saturday nights.
Barbecued steaks will be served starting at 5
p.m. for $6.50 per person.
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4th place at the art show held
' at Heppner Junior High School
May 21
She won 4th place honors
with a charcoal drawing.
Michelle Stack was incor
rectly listed as 4th place
winner in last week's Gazette-Times.
Over The Tee Cup
By DEI. I. A IIEIDEM
Howard and June Crnwell of
lone are short one car this
week due to an accident
returning home from Heppner
last Wednesday night. After
watching their grandchildren
in the dance recital in Hep
pner. the Crowell's were
traveling Home when a deer
jumped in front of the car.
Howard said he tried to avoid
hilling the animal, hut it
changed directions at the last
second, and the crash was
inevitable. June expressed
thanks to those who stopped to
help out in the crisis. Butch
and Helen Heideman. who had
also been at the dance recital
The annual Ladies' Fun Day
will be held Tuesday. June 9.
at Willow Creek Country Club
Registration, coffee, and rolls
will be the order at R:30 a.m..
and play will begin about 9.
Bev Wilson, women's presi
dent, reminds members to
bring a guest (more than one
is great, she says and a salad
for the luncheon. One dollar
will be charged to cover
prizes. Play will be a team
format and an obstacle course
for nine holes.
On Sundav. June 7. the
second family barbecue will
be held, with the Rick Johns
ton. Ted Toll, and Dick Devin
families in charge. Play will
begin at 4. Participants are
reminded to provide their own
meat for the barbecue. Per
sons with last names begin
ning A-I should bring desserts
and J-Z should bring salads.
Mens Medal Play Tourna
ment will be held Saturday.
June 14. The men will play 27
holes and lunch will be
available.
The board of directors met
at the club on Thursday. May
Streamflow forecast low
Streamflow for the summer
in Morrow County is forecast
to be much below average,
ranging from 50 to 67 percent
of average, according to a
water supply outlook as of
May 1. supplied by the Soil and
Water Conservation Service.
Shortages this season will
occur for those diverting
water directly from streams.
As of April 29. there was no
snow at Arbuckle Mountain or
Madison Butte. The snow has
melted so the water which was
stored there will not be
available for summer use. The
area will be dependent on
precipitation this spring and
STREAM
Butter Creek nr.
Pine City
Rhea Creek
Willow Creek
Rock Creek above
Cayuse Canyon nr.
Condon
These forecasts are based
on the area receiving normal
FORECAST
1000's acre-feet percent Avg.
2.1
1.0
1.8
1.2
60
55
67
50
PERIOD
May-July
May-July
May-July
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In the car at the time of the
crash had been June and
Howard and their daughter.
Sharon, along with their
daughter. Karen Kandle. and
her three children. Heather.
Michelle and Jeremv. None of
the passengers of the car were
injured, although thev were
shook up. The car had to be
towed from the scene
Al Winkelman of lone had
visitors for the weekend from
Taeoma They were his
daughter. Debbie Carder, her
two children, and his daught
er. Robin Winkelman.
2H ll was decided to postpone
a decision annul a new greens
mower until after the golt
season in hopes that belter
deals might be available
then The board also reminds
golfers that dues should have
been paid by June 1 and the
membership committee will
be checking for membership
tags. Those who have paid
dues hut have not yet picked
up their tags should contact
Sharon Harrison. Dave Han
na. or Charles Starks Please
display them prominently on
bag or cart.
summer.
The precipitation in Hep
pner was very good during
April The total was 2 69" as
compared with a normal of
111" for 242 percent of
average.
Forecasts of streamflow in
the county are as follows:
AVG.
1 .nun's acre-feet
3.5
1.9
2.7
2.5
temperatures and rainfall during the next two months.
THE HEPPNER MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL WILL OPEN
WITH A FREE SWIM AT 1:00 P.M. ON JUNE 10, 1981.
MISS CAROLYN PLOCHARSKY WILL BE THE POOL
MANAGER THE '81 SEASON. SWIMMING LESSON
HOURS, FEES, & REGISTRATION DATES WILL BE
ANNOUNCED LATER. SEASON TICKETS WILL BE
AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL ON JUNE 4, 1981.
FMIILY $0.G3 STIISEfJT $20.C3
ADULT $25.00
Daily Admissions Will Be:
THRU 10 .75 11 thru 14 1.00
15 & Op 1.50
r:3 peisc:j vnii ti allowed to participate c:i
THE LOCAL S17IO TEAM CEFC3E FQST C3TAE!
A SEASOIJ TICKET.
Engagements
Jansen Wolff
Kathleen Wolff and Itichard Jantten
Dr. Wallace H. Wolff. Heppner. would like to announce the
engagement of his daughter, Kathleen Ann, to Richard
Jansen. son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Jansen. Lake Oswego.
Kathleen, a 1!I7H graduate of Heppner High School, is
currently a junior at Oregon State University.-
The future bridegroom is a 1977 graduate of Lake Hidge
High School and is presently a senior at Oregon State.
No wedding dale has been set
Miller Hedman
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Dee Hedman and Bob Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Hedman of Heppner announce the
engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter,
Dee, to Bob Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Miller of
llermiston.
A June 20 wedding is planned.
Maureen Healy captures
All-around title
Maureen Healv. Heppner,
competing for the HMCC
Korien Team, captured the
All-Arotiwl Girl title at the
Northwest Intercollegiate
Hodeo Finals held Mav 29
through 1)1 al the Pendleton
Hound up (.'rounds
Janice Healv. also from
Heppner, was runner-up All -Around
Girl
Hegion winners are Janice
Healv 1st. Barrels: Maureen
Healv 1st, Goals; Cindv
Dohertv. Heppner - Is!, Break
away; Maureen Healv 2nd.
Breakaway; and Bonnie Cur
nn. Heppner 1st Steer
Wrestling
The entire HMf'C Itodeo
Team will compete al the
National Colieue Finals al
Bozeman. Mont., June 15 211.
The US Tobacco Co. pays
$.)iMi and S-' ii) o Hie schools of
those wiunini! first and second
place All Around winners
earn $7."(i for their schools
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