Ray Johnson is a member of the Rotary Club of Port Orford, Oregon. He was 91 years old at the time of the interview, in 2016. Ray and his wife, Charlotte Johnson (maiden name Best), moved to Port Orford in 1978 after they retired. They have 3 sons, two that live in Eugene and one that lives in Port Orford. They lived in Los Angeles for many years, Ray working in the aerospace industry and Charlotte working as a nurse. Ray also lived in Australia for 5 to 10 years. They were both very involved in the community, helping start the Sixes Fire District and the Common Good, a local food bank.

Ray talks about how Port Orford is similar now to when he moved there, except the school population is shrinking and the retired population is growing. He talks about how fishing is a definite part of the community, and how it is one of the only job opportunities for young people in the area. He discusses how the port used to be well-used because it was a natural, Deepwater port, but now the breakwater causes it to fill with sand and boats have far less access. Ray thinks even if the fishing activities decrease, the area will continue due to the community of tourists, artists, and farmers. He remembers the beginnings of “911” at the fire station, and the difficulties of it as well.