Author Archives: Helaine Hepworth

Update From Helaine

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Helaine Hepworth

It has been quite awhile since I last reported on my Cancer journey. There was supposed to be a story on the radiation treatments that were to follow the chemo. I bought the creams and lotion. Dug out the most … Continue reading →

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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Helaine Hepworth

I asked my Doctor “Will I lose my hair?” A definite “Yes” was the answer. There is no escaping it. I will be facing the summer with hats and wigs to cover my very pale head. I wonder if there … Continue reading →

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The Good, Bad and the Ugly

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Helaine Hepworth

I promised the good, bad, and the ugly. How about a combo of Good, Bad and Ugly, What could possibly be all three at once. I can’t taste food. Everything is yucky. I have lost a few pounds. Easy to … Continue reading →

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Cancer Closet #3

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Helaine Hepworth

I am not a patient, I am player. We are incredibly blessed to have top notch medical facilities right in our community. Mercy Hospital has been judged as one of the top 20 rural hospitals in the country. And with … Continue reading →

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Cancer Closet #2

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Helaine Hepworth

by Helaine Hepworth I stepped out of the cancer closet hoping if I exposed it to the daylight it wouldn’t be so frightening. And the results were surprising. I got so many pledges of support and help it was overwhelming … Continue reading →

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Out of the Cancer Closet

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Helaine Hepworth

by Helaine Hepworth When I thought cancer was approaching my life I ran and hid. I lied, made excuses, withdrew, and denied it. Turns out, cancer is a part of life. We are all touched by it somehow. We lose … Continue reading →

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Good News …

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Helaine Hepworth

Bored out of my mind, done with the day’s work, tired of listening to the silence I again started poking around in the internet. The same search as I have done before but this time I searched for “covid cases … Continue reading →

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from the desk of Helaine…

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Helaine Hepworth

Dear Timber Valley Member, What Now?? What else can possibly happen? Everyday brings news of more cases of Corona Virus, more deaths, more closings, more panic, more shortages. The Corona Virus is a serious disease, particularly for those of our … Continue reading →

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Mega Thanks to our Propane Crew

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

David Hall, Bob Johnson, Del Healy, and Don Warburton It was cold, threatening snow,but 40 propane tanks of all sizes were lined up to be filled. It was the day before Thanksgiving and members were wise to make sure their … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Valerie!

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

Our Valerie Knowles is a winner, and apparently the judges at the Oregon State Fair think so, too! Here she is with her handspun Egyptian cotton knitted vest, taking not only a First Place ribbon, but a Best of Division … Continue reading →

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Not the Same Seattle I Remember…

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

from the traveling desk of Helaine… While I was away I had a chance to have a very nice Seattle dinner of crab cakes and salad. It was an upscale restaurant with entertainment provided. Well, not entertainment in the usual … Continue reading →

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Board Meeting on Thursday, June 20

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

from the desk of Helaine… Don’t forget the monthly open board meeting, Thursday, June 20, at 9 am.  Among the agenda items are: A report from the Emergency Preparedness group on research into alternate power for emergency use. Also the … Continue reading →

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Meet HAL

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

from the desk of Helaine Hepworth Timber Valley is a safe, secure, comfortable place for seniors, especially for single women, but sometimes it is just not quite enough and we get overwhelmed with life’s little problems. I am proposing one … Continue reading →

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Scammers, Spammers, and Fishing Cons

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

from the writing desk of Helaine… I answered the phone and the lady started speaking. Nice voice, no accent. And she said….. “We are calling from Microsoft security team. We have noticed suspicious activities from your network. It seems like … Continue reading →

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As a senior I often feel like a carnival doll, sitting on a shelf…

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

from Helaine’s writing desk… As a senior I often feel like a carnival doll, sitting on a shelf as the Scammers and Con Artists toss their pitches at me hoping to knock me down. Today when I opened the computer … Continue reading →

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How Prepared were You?

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

How prepared were you for the Snowmagedden that hit Timber Valley last week? I thought I was prepared. I had a Go Bag packed in the car. I made a trek out to the car to retrieve it. First thing … Continue reading →

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Les Lyons, Lot 4

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Helaine Hepworth

The flags were flown at half staff on March 4 to mark the passing of Les Lyons, lot 4, Timber Valley sends it deepest sympathies to his wife Jean, their family and friends.

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$2 Bills in Sutherlin

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Helaine Hepworth

A memory from Helaine Hepworth… As Timber Valley was just getting started, some of the citizens of Sutherlin were not so sure that we were important or an asset to the town. So the directors of the Park worked with … Continue reading →

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Hank Dean, lot 74

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Helaine Hepworth

The flags of Timber Valley were flown at half staff to mark the passing of Hank Dean, lot 74. Timber Valley sends it sincerest condolences to his wife, Fran, and to their family and friends. Members for many years, Hank … Continue reading →

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