| Rogue River Valley, Oregon - Southern Oregon is divided into three main river basins; the Umpqua River, the Rogue River, and the Klamath Basin. The Umpqua meets the Pacific at Reedsport, the Rogue mouth is near Gold Beach, and the Klamath empties at the Redwoods National Park in Northern California. All three rivers have their headwaters in the Cascade Mountains on the slopes of Crater Lake, Oregon's only national park. The Rogue River is a designated National Scenic River, and formed much of the backdrop for the Meryl Streep movie "The River Wild." Jet boat trips and white water rafting are very popular. |
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Articles from the Historical Society in Josephine County Oregon Touchdown Willie Heston
Martin didn't start on the football team at first, because of the seniors on the team who Mr. Yost felt should be given first shot. Martin was finally given his chance to play in the second half against Albion, and scored a touchdown. He didn't start in the next game either. When the third game against Indiana, had been in progress a very few minutes, a chant rose from the bleachers shouting,"We want Heston". The cry kept on and Yost yielded turning to Heston saying, "Well, go in there and show them what you can do. " Walter Shaw the starter who played left halfback the year before, walked off the field and never put his football suit on again. Heston played regularly at left half for four years piling up an unheard of record of 73 touchdowns. While playing for Michigan, he was also given ... Continued - Page 9
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| Rogue River Valley, Oregon - The Siskiyou Mountains stretch between the Cascade Mountains and the Coast Range at the California border. The entire area is more vertical than most other parts of the state, which leads to numerous waterfalls, lots of whitewater rapids, and some spectacular scenery. Rogue River Valley is outside the main population centers of the state and the area has a very rural flavor. Major industries are tourism, wood products and agriculture. The climate is generally milder and more Mediterranean than North Western Oregon. Average rainfallis about 20 % lower and the temperatures are a bit higher. |