by Deborah Opitz
Silverton, OR
My father, Adlore Paquin, had asthma which was exacerbated by the cold winters in Minnesota, where he and my mother, Vera, lived. His doctor advised him to change climates. So, in February 1935, they sold their furniture and packed all their belongings into their Model A. My brother’s high-chair was [...]
by Jaclyn Theoharis
Portland, Oregon
Jaclyn Theoharis.MP3 (333 KB)
by Mark E. Walton
There is no better feeling than being back home in Oregon. I first left Oregon in 1972 and in that time, I have been to 16 countries and 49 of the 50 states. Out of all the places I have been, Oregon is the best place to be. The weather [...]
by Dr. Dapo Sobomehin
Portland, OR
I was always interested in sharing this story for good reason. Good reason. Oregon with its beauty–let us talk about it–especially as we celebrate the 150th birthday.
My four great boys grew up here–two were native born–in Portland, but I did everything in my power to make sure they enjoyed, and contributed [...]
By Andy Van Oostrum
Portland, Oregon
It must have been around 1986, when I was in Junior High back in SW Oklahoma. I picked up a Consumer Report, and read about the quality of life in Oregon. The weather, bike paths, access to the mountains and ocean, were too much to imagine for a 7th [...]
by Merina Christoffersen
Marcola, OR
My favorite memory of this state? Youngs River Falls…off a rope swing as a child. I fell in love - So many waterfalls! Once I learned to drive I visited the Columbia River Gorge - Hiking Oneonta and the Punchbowl and Tunnel Falls. Later motorcycling into Golden and [...]
My Oregon Story- Darrell Waters
Darrell Waters-Stayton, OR.MP3 (581 KB)
My Oregon Story- Laurie Kurtz
Laurie Kurtz- Salem, OR.MP3 (416 KB)
My Oregon Story- Eileen Martensen
Eileen Martensen-Salem, OR.MP3 (415 KB)
My Oregon Story- Kim Willwert
Kim Willweet- Salem, OR.MP3 (267 KB)
My Oregon Story- Jeff Wilmes
Jeff Wilmes-Salem, OR.MP3 (321 KB)
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