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The Heppner Gazette-Time, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, February 26, 1881-SEVEN 'Doc9 Byland - a man of many talents High School 'Diary of Anne Frank9 major production By MARY ANN ( ERUI.LO (Editor's note: Thin Is the first in a series of special monthly features on Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home residents.) In all of his 81 years, Elmer "Doc" Byland has done Just about everything Including some amateur "doctoring." Elmer Byland will be 82 June 21 and currently resides at the PMH Nursing Home. Doc, as he is widely known, was born in Heppner In 1899. His parents were John and Anna Byland. He had two brothers; Asa was eight years older and Ralph was six years older. All of his family have since passed away. In 11K)5 John and Anna Byland bought a ranch on Upper Willow Creek. The family lived there for 11 years. During that time young Elmer attended school at the old Heppner Schoolhouse which overlooked the town. Doc recalls several fond memories of his boyhood on the Willow Creek Ranch. Most of them involved cows or horses. It was during this part of his life that he acquired the nickname "Doc." He was 12 years old, living on his parents' ranch when a colt got caught In a wire fence. The wire tore the young horse's shoulder to the bone, John, Elmer's father was about to end the animal's misery, when the boy asked if he could try to cure the colt. John reluctantly allowed young Elmer to tend it. Doc recalls that the young horse was only able to walk on three legs and the wound was so deep that the should bone " was visible. Young Elmer had three medicines to work with powdered lime, sheep dip, and blue vltrol. But he patiently tended his charge for two months. Gradually the colt's flesh grew over the wound and the animal began following the boy around. Elmer broke the colt for riding and, as a result of his medical success, was nicknamed "Doc" by his family and friends. During that same period In his life, Doc acquired another wild friend. This time it was an eight-month old Jersey bull. Young Byland kept the friendship a secret and broke the animal for riding. . The Jersey grew up to be a giant vicious bull. Both of Doc's brother's, Ralph and Asa, attempted to break the beast but were violently thrown each time. When the neighbors began a bet that no one could ride it, Doc decided to show them all. So while everyone watched, he quietly slipped his leash through the ring on the bull's nose. By this time, the bull was accostomed to Doc riding him so he eagerly presented his nose for the leash. Everyone was amazed as Doc rode what seemed to be a totally-tamed Jersey bull. Bylund now laughs at the scene saying, "Mother said I was crazy when she saw me." What pleased him even more was that he won the $10 bet. In 1910 when Doc was 17, the Byland's sold their Willow Creek place and bought a ranch in Hardman. Doc didn't Childhood emergencies Nosebleeds By Glenn W. Morgan, M.D., Philomath Family Medicine. P.C. (This is the fourth of five clipand-save articles on childhood emergencies.) It astounds me how many people don't know the best way to stop a nosebleed. Children are rushed in panic to office or hospital with blood-soaked towels draped around them, cotton Jammed up their nostrils, or ice packs on their foreheads. Yet in 99 percent of cases, the bleeding can be stopped easily in a few minutes. If a nosebleed occurs, simply calm the child down, have him sit down and pinch the lower half of his nose with your thumb and forefinger. Hold this steadily, for five minutes, without checking to see if the bleeding has stopped. If he is a young child, it helps to remind him to breathe through the mouth and tell him a story or have him practice counting or thinking of cartoon characters or whatever to help take his mind off the nosebleed. An older child can learn to pinch his nostrils together himself. In fact, children should be taught this maneuver so if a nosebleed voccurs, they can immediately stop It. Nosebleeds are rare in infancy, being most common in kids up to adolescence. They are usually caused by injury such as picking the nose or sneezing or blowing too hard. Even vigorous physical exercise can cause a bleed. Most bleeds come from a vein near the end of the nose on the septum which seperates the two nostrils. This vein is very close to the surface and is easily injured. Sometimes by breathing dry air in winter, the vein will crack open and may cause a nosebleed during sleep. If repeated nosebleeds occur, the vein may need to be cauterized (burned) with a chemical after numbing the nostril with an anesthetic spray. If the septum is badly deviated, surgery may be helpful. Other causes of nosebleeds include polyps, hayfever, and a variety of infections. If there is a foul-smelling, runny, bloody discharge coming from one nostril, suspect that a foreign body such as a stone or bean has been stuck up the nostril. This can be present for weeks and should be looked for. Bacterial infections in the nose or sinuses can cause a thick discharge of pus (sometimes with blood) and may need to be treated with antibiotics. There are rare causes of bleeding which may be more serious. Large diluated blood vessels may occur from the time of birth which can bleed briskly. Children who appear pale, bruise easily and have nosebleeds frequently may have a serious bleeding abnormality such as hemophilia (in boys) or Leukemia. These conditions are rare, however. Sometimes nosebleeds can cause unsuspected symptoms. Parents can be frightened when their child vomits blood. They should check to see if he has just had a nosebleed (often at night) and swallowed the blood. Likewise swallowed blood will often make the child's stool (bowel movements) turn bluck and foul-smelling. If these symptoms do occur, though, a doctor should be consulted. Rarely, nosebleeds can occur from veins or even arteries way in the back of the nose. These can cause a large amount of bleeding and require packing with gauze or cautery. Sometines hospitalization is necessary, and even surgery, to clamp off the bleeding vessel. In summary, most nosebleeds are from minor injuries to a vein in the front part of the nose. They can be stopped easily by pinching the nostrils together for several minutes. If bleeding is difficult to stop, or keeps .recurring, the child should be checked by your family doctor. move with them but struck out on his own. He began harvesting for various ranchers in the area. At 18, Byland remembers being hired by Andy Rood up on Heppner Hill. It was Rood who taught him how to sow sacks. According to Doc, there was more money in that. When asked If he was ever drafted into the army, Byland reflected back to the year 1918. He was 19 and remembers traveling to Portland and from there being sent up to Fort Lewis. He recalls Nov. 11, 1918, as a foggy day when he and his traveling companions arrived at the fort. As they were unloaded, he remembers the Tog was so dense that he couldn't tell where the buildings were. v .-. s v ) , ' f : MMdiajiaiiaiiiliwKl Elmer 'Doc' Byland Doc never knew why, but after standing there for a short time, they were loaded back into the truck and taken back to Portland. "That's the closest to the army I ever got," says Doc. Doc Byland returned to Heppner to work. His various jobs included painting, construction, mill work, bartending and finally janitorial work for the First National Bank in Heppner until he was 72. When asked to name his favorite job, Doc shrugged his shoulders and said, "As long as I was busy. I've always liked to be busy." The Heppner High School production of "The Diary of Anne Frank " on March 5 and 6 at 8 o'clock in the cafetorium will be the major drama feature of the year. Based on the diary of a young Jewish girl in Germany in World War II. this play, arranged for the stage by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hacketl. has been presented all over America. Two Jewish families secretly hide from the German police, living in the upper attic rooms of a friend until they are discover ed and taken to concentration camps. Directed by Larry Cerullo. the cast includes Lisa Nix. Ella Mae Green. John Bier. Michelle Aaron. Glen Smith. Wes Marlatt. Patti Toombs. Jim Ackley. Bonnie Arrington and Jeff Bailey. The scenery construction has been unusually challeng ing to the stage crew headed by Kevin Chick. It includes "Ha it rich who owm noth ing." Hungarian Proverb Brazell elected club president Kathleen Brazell was elect ed president of the Wagon Trail Cookies Cooking Club at its. last meeting held at Kathleen's home. Othe officers elected were: Beth Heatherly-secretary; Paula Heatherly-reporter: Vancey Taylor-vice president. The group made apple crisp and Beth Heatherly made peach crisp. four rooms on two levels, designed and built by Kevin. Buck Estes. Herman Winters and others under the direction of Cerullo. Much work has also gone into arranging lighting effects, sounds, and proper ties. Helping with this has been Ken Nairn as stage manager and Dianne Samples as props chairman. Tickets are $1.50 for adults and $1 for students or $6 per family. For your Valentine I t. ....... ... f . i Mum i.niii.m.i. mi in rmnwM-wm2m: mil mm., 1 - -. . " i,..iA iumm Mrs. Maude Pointer is surrounded with festive Valentine boxes at a Valentine's party for Pioneer Memorial Hospital Nursing Home residents on Feb. 12. Residents enjoyed cookies, ice cream and Sabrina Murray honored at bridal shower Sabrina Murray, bride-elect of Cecil Rock and the daughter . of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Murray, was honored with a bridal shower. Monday even ing. Miss Verna Vollmer was hostess at the home of her parents. The beautifully de corated cake was made by Mrs. Sarnie Griffin. beverages and received gaily decorated boxes filled with Valentine's Day cards. The party was sponsored by the Pioneer Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and refresh ments were provided by the Soroptimists. lone band parents to discuss carnival plans .Marriage licenses Marriage licenses were issued at the Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner to: Michael J. Sweeney, 31,-Heppner, and Ruth Ellen Earley, 27, Heppner, on Feb. 20, 1981. The lone band parents will meet Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the bandroom at lone High School. Final plans will be made for the band carnival to be held March 14. There will also be Library has tax help available The Heppner Public Library announces it has the following Income Tax help available: Publication 17: Your Fed eral Income Tax. Publication 334: Tax Guide for Small Business. Instructions for preparing forms 1040 and 1040A. Reproducible copies of Federal Tax Forms.. , discussion concerning the band trip to Seaside, June 8, 9 and 10. This will be the last meeting before the carnival and the organization encourages all band parents to attend. Correction In a story appearing in last week's Gazette-Times entitled "Art of cartooning demons trated", the picture caption incorrectly read, "Tom Simonton gives pointers on cartooning to VoJean Forquer left, and Mary Kilkenny, right." VoJean Forquer was not pictured in that photo, Betty Mills was the artist at the left. Bank officer participates in program r Umatilla George Koffler of Bank of E.O. As a part of a career careers in bamking. awareness program at Hep- Koffler was participating in pner Jr. High School, Bank of the occupational versatility Eastern Oregon Loan Officer portion of the career program, George Koffler spoke to a the purpose of which "is to combined eighth grade class increase the students aware- . lust Wednesday concerning ness of various careers, and the opportunities available in the world of work." says class instructor Ron Forrar. "As each student becomes involved in the program he or she will be able to recognize the unlimited opportunities within each discipline that thev deal with, and begin to acquire a more aesthetic sense for what is taking place within their environment." he adds. Ready -Mix is Still in Business in Heppner Cement deliveries scheduled twice weekly to South Morrow County. Regulcrly on " Wednesdays end Fridays for dispatch call collect 567-6173 iSlf Eutectic WELDING SCHOOL Sign Up Now At M.C.G.G. 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