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Buncom- Our Oregon Story

Reeve & Lyn Hennion
Buncom Ranch

“We bought a ranch and found a community.”
This is our Oregon Story…

Reedsport’s “Christmas in July”

Joe Coyne (Stan Bates)
Reedsport

by Joe Coyne
Winchester Bay, OR
When “Christmas In July” began early in 2006 in Reedsport, Oregon, the two Reedsport residents who began [...]

For the Greater Good

Gregory Chaille
Statewide

by Gregory Chaille
Portland, OR
“May we forever prove by our action that people can join together for mutual benefit and greater good.” These words were spoken by Governor Tom McCall in 1975 as he was stepping down from state office – and just a year after William Swindells founded The Oregon Community Foundation.
The Oregon Community Foundation [...]

Centennial Dawning

Emily Blakely
Sutherlin, OR

Margare Pepiot Moore–as told to Emily Blakely
Sutherlin, OR
Margaret Pepiot Moore I have known for over two decades, we are neighbors. All things remaining the same, June 17, 2009 she will reach that rare mark–the centennial of her life.
Most of those years have been in Douglas County, Oregon and Nonpareil community more specifically. [...]

Great Four Boys–Proud of Oregon!

Dr. Dapo Sobomehin
Portland Southeast

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 [...]

Wedding Rings Lost, Community Found

Dr. Alena Amato Ruggerio
Medford, OR

Dr. Alena Amato Ruggerio- Medford, OR

“My wedding rings symbolize my loving husband who moved across the country so I could teach at Southern Oregon University…”