Creswell resident revels in country life.Byline: Profile by The Register-Guard Name: Helen Hollyer, 59, of Creswell Claim to fame: Woman of many interests and careers. She has studied English literature English literature, literature written in English since c.1450 by the inhabitants of the British Isles; it was during the 15th cent. that the English language acquired much of its modern form. , geology and anthropology and worked as a real estate agent and insurance agent. Now she tends her 85-acre farm six miles west of town and writes for the Creswell Chronicle. She also volunteers at the Creswell Historical Museum and the community library. Time in community: Came to the University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. from the Midwest - Illinois, Ohio and Iowa - in the early 1970s and bought her Creswell property, part of the original land claim of Caleb and Jane Moore This article is about the British journalist. For the attempted assassin of Gerald Ford, see Sara Jane Moore. Jane Wendy Moore (born 17 May, 1962 in Oxford, England) is a British journalist, author and television presenter. , in 1993. "It was 140 years almost to the day from when they took out their claim," she says. "When I arrived, the lower pasture was in full bloom full bloom the stage of a crop when two-thirds of the plants are in flower; the crop is mature. with Camas lilies, and the upper portion was covered with wild irises. I could see the Three Sisters. I knew this was home." Household members: Hollyer and her life partner, Louis Lyon, share their home with Magnum, a 9-year-old Doberman pinscher Doberman pinscher (dō`bərmən pĭn`shər), breed of large, compact working dog originating in Germany c.1890. It stands from 24 to 28 in. (61–71 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 60 to 75 lb (27–34 kg). and littermate lit·ter·mate n. One member of a given litter of animal offspring. of her beloved Carl, who died recently of a congenital heart ailment ail·ment n. A physical or mental disorder, especially a mild illness. . They also have Rima, a black cat which, left alone as a kitten when her elderly owner died, moved next door and curled up in the litter of Dobermans. Hollyer also keeps two horses, Gypsy Queen and Let's Do Lunch, and three rabbits. What makes her happy: Working at home, being her own boss, setting her own hours, getting to know her community. "The first five years I was out here, I spent most of my time working on the property," she says. "Now I'm meeting people completely outside my normal sphere and really enjoying it." Words of wisdom: A piece of advice from Jean Tate Jean Tate was a fictional character in the ITV soap Emmerdale. Family
Something most people may not know about her: Besides working on a natural and cultural history of her property, Hollyer's writing a mystery novel. She won't reveal what it's about except that it involves a retired real estate agent and accomplished horsewoman who encounters an environmental conundrum. - Randi Bjornstad Got an idea? If you know someone who would make a great subject for a Register-Guard "Profile," send it to Lloyd Paseman at lpaseman@guardnet.com or P.O. Box 10188, Eugene OR 97440. CAPTION(S): MATT ANDERSON / The Register-Guard Helen Hollyer keeps busy tending her 85-acre farm six miles west of Creswell, volunteering and writing for the Creswell Chronicle. |
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