Newspaper Story About the Noll Family - 2008
Sharing Experiences By David R. Newman - Page 1

Bernice and Paul Noll travel the world and come back to Eugene to share their stories.

For many of us, saying we've "been there, done that," often means "okay, we've been to a few places, done a few things, and that's it"

But Bernice and Paul Noll, a Eugene couple, both in their 70s, have taken that "been there" phrase to a whole new level. Accomplishments range from flying their own plane to a variety of destinations during a around-the-world trip, from the furniture Paul makes to the numerous computer books he has written. It's not over, either, for the Nolls were scheduled for yet one more short business/teaching trip to China starting this month.

And then there are the classes the Nolls teach at various locations around Eugene. For example, this spring, Paul and Bernice taught a class at the Oasis Center for older adults. The subject: "The 56 national minorities of China." The presentation included a display of traditional garments that the couple collected during their travels .