Creative Woodworks & crafts 2003-06, страница 41

Here are a few more projects Helen has made with the help of her husband, Earl. "I keep him very busy sanding, staining and finishing our work."

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Here's Helen on her motorcycle. "Cruising the backroads on a 5unday afternoon is something I really enjoy. I still ride my motorcycle every

Helen's marimba is 70 years old. 5he bought it during the Depression, and since she didn't have money for lessons, she taught herself to play it. She recently won first place in a talent contest, often entertains senior citizens with half-hour programs, and played it In her church service a short time ago.

"There's so much to do," she says. "1 just can't understand these senior citizens who just sit around!"

They say that all good things come in small packages. Helen Heisey is just that. I first met her at the 1999 Woodcrafting show in New Jersey. This petite little lady, with a sparkle in her eye, asked me if I'd like to see a couple pictures of her riding her hog. First she showed me a photo of her as a young child riding on the back of a big old pig, and followed it with a photo of her riding on her motorcycle, "Hog". The experience was the highlight of the show for me, and it is with great pleasure that I share her amazing story with you here.

Helen lives in southeastern Pennsylvania with her husband of 63 years. Earl Heisey, a retired elementary school supervisor. They have a son, Glenn, and a daughter, Jean.

Over the years, Helen has probably done more things than many people could do in two lifetimes.