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Even Ron has done a post, now maybe we will hear from these greater family members!

Max

This are screen captures from a shared family photo presentation.

Mikie checks out first atom bombs Fatman and Little Boy

Mt. Stuart from our deck

The first telephoto image is looking West from our deck at sunrise with the Moon setting. Mt. Stuart is northeast of Mt. Rainier and is prominent in the Cascade Mountain Range http://www.geocities.com/johnblisal/index11.html . The next image is Stuart's cousins immediately to it's North.

Seth at State of Washington Senate

This picture shows Grandson Seth using gavel to call WA State Senate to order to pass Senate Resolution 8612 honoring his Uncle Mike's efforts. Lt. Governor Brad Owens assists. Mike is the King County Acuatics Director and has also managed the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center since it opened for the 1990 Goodwill Games which was the off years Olympics.

The first picture is a view of the 8 x 50 meter competition pool that holds a million gallons of water. As shown, the pool is divided into two 8 x 25 yard pool segments to allow two events to run concurrently.

The resolution reads:

SENATE RESOLUTION 8612

By Senators Eide, Johnson, Fraser, Rockefeller, Regala and Rasmussen

WHEREAS, Thanks to the tireless efforts of Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center Facility Manager Mike Dunwiddie, volunteer Stephen L. Freeborn, facility staff, volunteers, and sponsors, the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington, has become one of the nation's premier facilities of its kind; and

WHEREAS, Since 1990, the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center has not only hosted world-class athletes from the Puget Sound region and around the world to compete, but has welcomed over 6.5 million visitors who have come to swim, practice, take a class, have a tour, or attend an event; and

WHEREAS, The facility has also provided the venue for two segments for Bill Nye the Science Guy television show, a film documentary on underwater ballet, a Bon Marche' fashion show, and an America's Cup sponsored Indoor Sailing Championship, and has been used as a test site for a single-manned submersible ship; and

WHEREAS, The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center serves the local community by providing education in swimming and water safety, and promoting a healthy lifestyle through exercise and fitness; and WHEREAS, The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center has generated eight million dollars per year for the region's economy; and

WHEREAS, The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center is home to over 16 clubs in the competition sports of swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and masters swimming; andWHEREAS, The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center has maintained one of the most active competition schedules of any aquatic center in the country, hosting more than 60 events a year, including the 1990 Goodwill Games, Olympic Trials, Disability Games, and numerous regional, national, and international competitions for athletes of all ages;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor and celebrate Mike Dunwiddie, Stephen L. Freeborn, and all the individuals who have made the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center a source of pride for King County and the Puget Sound region and recognize the efforts and dedication of all who have made the facility's numerous achievements possible; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Mike Dunwiddie, Steve Freeborn, and the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center.

I,Thomas Hoemann,
Secretary of the Senate,
do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Senate Resolution 8612,adopted by the Senate
March 8, 2005

Mini Family Reunion Rapid City 9/11/2007

The first picture is life long friends Janet Thoresen, Bill Beshara, with Boyd and Dick. Front row is Florence, Marian and Sherill. Bill Beshara owns the restaurant where we ate. In the next to last picture Sherill hands Boyd a late large glass of water. Humor by all was the order of the day.

We had a mini family reunion lunch at the Colonial House restaurant in Rapid City SD on Tuesday September 11, 2007. David/Boyd/Whitey and Marian drove up from Colorado. David does not care which name you use so most of us used Boyd. Jimmy O and Jutta missed this gathering by a day. So another reunion took place a few days later and will need reporting by them.

It was great to see Aunt Florence who the most senior living member of the family group. She has a delightful sense of humor and has sharp observations on most subjects. She is a grand lady and her comfortable apartment is bright and cheerful.

Florence is by far the most positive supporter of the family blog. Her advice and wish is for the site to move forward and focus on the new generation. She is considering getting a PC to access the site easier. Her quote goes something like “ I don’t think much about where I have been but I think more about where I am going.”

Our friend Janet observed that “Florence is neat lady and when I get to her age I want to be just like her.”

Boyd and Marian have a lovable Dachshund dog named Max. He delighted all of us with his attentions and greetings. They showed us Boyd’s professional grade picture presentation of their San Juan Mountain CO cabin. It was an amazing gift for Glenna on her recent birthday. We also viewed their family pictures in an equally beautiful way. When they return to CA, I hope they share some still photos with our family group.

It is sad that we have let the years slide by with little or no contact. But at this reunion we all quickly realized that we still have strong family ties and our beliefs, interests, and lives are very similar.

I intend to keep the oehfamily site going unchanged. Our greater family is worth knowing and the effort to involve all family members is a worthwhile goal. I have outlined help to do your own posting in previous posts.

Our 50th Wedding Anniversary on August 25th 2007

This is the beginning of four events that spread over 3 days. Mike, Rick, and David scheduled a lunch in the private dinning room car for the family group. We had a grand time at all the events that included a few close friends.

After Labor Day we will drive to Deadwood SD to attend an All Deadwood High School Reunion and have a 50+ Reunion with Florence and Boyd/Marian. Jimmy O/Jutta will be in Nebraska and may make it to Rapid City but the schedule is tight.

Picture shows l to r: Mike, Meg, Sherill, David, Me, and Rick with Dale and Seth in front.

Black Hills Wild Chokecherry

Remember the exquisite flavor these berries of the plum family give to jam or jelly? Served on hot toast, pancakes, or French toast is very close to heaven. You can still find and buy pretty good commercial products but home made is the best.

1951 Deadwood Rotary Club "Days of '76" Committee

Picture courtesy of Black Hills Studio: The is the Deadwood Days of '76 Committee which my Dad Glen headed up in 1951. He is in the center of the picture. I don't remember where the western duds come from. In foreground is Movie Actors/Actress; Guy Madison, Gail Russel, and Andy Devine. I was a bell hop at the Franklin Hotel and checked them in. I remember that Gail was a chain smoker (see her hand) and I had to delivery many bottles of booze to their room. Andy was very nice. The hotel staff was told to give them their space. The Deadwood accommodations must have seemed like a pit to them.

Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Many of the Deadwood professions are represented in this group. Funny, the grave stone maker is standing next to the mortician.

Select http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1074825294&size=l for large image.

Hot Springs Classic Thermometer

This classic thermometer was before Uncle Gordon changed the Hot Springs business to his name. Look at the telephone number "40". That was not that long ago. We commonly dial 10 numbers now. Think of all the telephone numbers we have linked to each of us.

Supplement from Jerry Huntington

This family information supplement was not included in Jerry's email older post because we were open viewing at the time. Hope in the future we get to see the others he mentions.

June 10, 2007
Dick,

Contact made, I'll get through an abbreviated history for you here. My wife Joan and I are professors at North Carolina State University, here in Raleigh. My older daughter Laura and her husband Mark are school teachers in Bakersfield, California, have been for 20 years or so. Younger daughter Tanya, hubby Alvaro and two sons live in Mexico City, he a writer, she and artist and radio commentator. Brother Mark, construction worker, has one grown daughter, living in Rapid. Ron's outfit centers out of Battle Mountain, Nevada. Bill lives and works in Deadwood, construction. His sons and families are in Rapid, his daugther, husband,. daughter live in Colorado. Jim's tribe is in Gloucester, Virginia. He has retired twice, once from military service and once from civil service. His daughters, their families, wife, and son all live in that area.

Tanya Huntington and family

This is on Playa del Carmen, Yucatan, January 2007. A great but brief getaway. Tanya, Miquel, little brother Dylan, and Alvaro. The older couple is Jerry and Joan on a windy day in Tulum, same peninsula. Tanya and family live in Mexico City.

Email from Jimmy G. Huntington

I am posting an email from Jimmy G. Huntington with his permission. It is encouraging that there is interest in the family site and idea that we get more of the new generation of family incorporated into the site.

"Dear Dick, Thank you for all the helpful emails.I will start to make use of them soon.The main reason I am writing is that I tried to vote on the status of the blog and when I tried to log my vote,three times ,mind you(lol),it came back non-processable.So,I am sending you my vote.I love the site and would hate to see it go.Although,I haven't posted anything yet,I would love to see newer family members add more as well.I would love to know how far and wide my family extends.If you could,please register my vote,and,keep up the good work.
Thank You,
Jimmy G. Huntington"

The completed poll was positive so am leaving the results for a while. To encourage individual posting see the following and contact me if you need more help:

Instructions on posting:

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For Corale July 2007 - Corale and George

For Corale July 2007 - Joel Goesch and Niece Mandy Grieser

For Corale July 2007 - Little George with Grant and Grace

From Florence

This picture is not dated but labeled on back " Monte and David Paul (Bob)". There are two David Paul Huntingtons who are brothers/twins? born years apart. Grandma Mae walked to the Pennington County Court House and recorded (newly born at home) Bob as David Paul and never told anyone. Years later when Bob went into the service he found out that his real name was not Bob. Confused? Then talk to David Paul who is Boyd Huntington.

Monte in his later life reverted to his first name Charles and answered only to Chuck.

Swander's Sunbeam Bakery classic cartoon

This image is shared by a friend who also has the Swander's personal safe and he uses it daily. My Dad worked for Swander's for approximately 25 years. So I grew up in a bakery. Dad had bread routes and then managed the Deadwood facility. As Swanders downsized he ended up in Rapid City as dock foreman. He was disabled in a work accident. Swanders sold out to Metz Baking who now haul bread from Sioux Falls each day. The bakery building is still at original location Corale mentions except you don't smell fresh bread baking anymore.

Small news of my youngest family members

On Saturday Seth competed in his summer league swimming championships. He won an individual gold metal and anchored his relay races. He and Dale spent the night with Uncle Mike and then had a big adventure Sunday. They joined approximately 60,000 people for a once-in-a-lifetime walk across the new mile long Tacoma Narrows Bridge. From there they took in the dinosaur show http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/108200.html at the Tacoma Dome.

Mike's report follows:

"The Dinosaurs were unbelievable. Life-sized, looked and moved like they were real. Amazing sound and light show. When the mommy T-Rex came out at the end to protect her baby, my heart stopped. When she roared, our bones rattled. The kids were on the edge of their seats. We were in the front row. Had to look straight up when the dinos leaned over the edge of the stage. Their tails swooped over head when they turned.

The bridge was a deal, too. Never seen such a mass of people. Caught the bus at the Tacoma Comm College. Kids loved the bus ride as much as the bridge. They dropped us off about 1/2 mile away at the top of the hill going down to the structure. We walked out to halfway point. Looked over the edge and looked up at the columns. It was like standing under King Kong."

Uncle Gordon

Undated b/w picture of Uncle Gordon doing his daily checking of the newspaper adds.

Big Earl WWII ~ from Florence

Earl on left with an unknown friend. For the younger family members "Big Earl" was not a size issue but a respectful distinction of the Uncle Earl to the Nephew Earl. Uncle Earl always seemed to show up unannounced. It was uncanny how he knew when we having his favorite beef and barley stew. I always think of him now as we like the same stew and have it often. The Greater OEH family seems have grown like cooking barley :-).

In a movie in the early 1940s we accidentally saw a movie news short that showed Uncle Earl running to battle stations when his ship was attacked. The Elks Theater in Rapid City let the family come a see a free special showing. He was ultimately hurt by explosion concussion force in the attack but recovered as we all worried.

From Florence

Jack Huntington family back l-r Ron, Glee, & Jimmy; front l-r Bill, Jack, Mark, Florence & Jerry. She also sent Glee's memorial and added that the Rapid City flood was 1972. In a Google query I see the 1972 flood is on what they call a 500 year flood plain. Those nice homes out by Reptile Gardens are only a 100 year flood plain, ooof!

From Mike, Jolene & Holly

Cindy Huntington Lanning family

This is a photo taken at Corinne's recent 2007 high school graduation. From left to right: Cindy Huntington Lanning (youngest daughter of Jimmy O Huntington, son of Jack and Florence Huntington), Corinne Lanning (age 18), Steve Lanning (age omitted :) ), Ben Lanning (age 14), and Sam Lanning (age 7).

Glenna's Birthday Party - July 1, 2007

It was a beautiful day at Mike and Jolene's creek side patio in Issaquah WA. About 40 guests had a grand time. The catered food and open bar was wonderful. Glenna enjoyed the time and chatted with everyone and the memories flowed. All her living Anderson relatives were there including Leo Anderson with wife and daughter (they are 20 year insurance clients of George Goesch). Glenna's brother Dan had an excellent personal story of Howard Hughs but that will be another post. Other featured pictures are Glenna, Mike and Jolene, Holly, guest book, and creek view. Gleanna thanked everyone for joining her celebration.

Comment:

Thanks Dick for the lovely commentary on what turned out to be a fabulous party. Mom has loved all of the cards and e-mails that she got--especially the e-mails from "Jack's Brats". Florence, thanks for the flowers and great photos! We spread photos all over the house and now the ones you sent are on Mom's CCTV where she can view them at her leisure. DB Huntington sent a fabulous DVD that he made of a part of Colorado that Mom still loves to think about.

THANKS ALL OF YOU!!!
Holly

July 15, 2007 12:12 PM

Sam Goesch family plus George and Corale

This is Kurt Goesch, I am Corale's grandson and I live in Keizer, Oregon. In the pictures are (L to R) George Goesch, Corale, Kurt (that's me), Eric, Alan, Bret, Sam, and Victoria. In the boys only pic are Bret, Alan, Sam, Eric, and myself.

Picture from Florence

I am hoping that Aunt Florence's family will provide us with an overview of her life so far. When they send it to me, I will post it here for them . . . She has not been able to view since we went to member only viewing. She has member account but we are now solving WEBtv unique viewing problems. She is our strongest site supporter and has provided many photos.

Family Reunion San Diego 1992

This photo is from the family reunion in 1992 (I think) in San Diego . Front row l. to r.: Jolene, Corale, Holly, Holly daughter? Joan Eisemann (Jerry's wife), Florence, Paula (Bill's significant other). Back Row, l. to r.: Mr. Jolene (Mike?) George, Glenna (Happy Birthday), Bill, Laura (Jerry's oldest daughter), Jerry. We were at the zoo, but not on exhibit.

Sunday dinner, photo from Florence

Here is Jimmy H, Monte D, Jerry H, Grandma Jenny Mae, Mark H, Dick D, Bill H, and Ron H.

If you look closer you will notice Jimmy was a victim of farm machinery too along with Mae (see next post). I remember my horror of him losing his finger. What impressed me was his stoic acceptance of the pain and loss and the internal strength to move on. I think these personal qualities along with humor have served his life well and his caring family of today. JimmyO says he does not miss his finger well then how does he sign some deserving person the Bird?

Posted for Corale

I am sure all the grandchildren remember the story about our Grandmother Jenny Mae being scalped by the stacker....right. While putting up hay the rope on the stacker broke coming down and scalping her .... the story was she grabbed her hair and held it in place while the family rushed her to Colome SD where the doctor sewed it back on, this little photo shows her with her head covered and healing nicely. I am sure she never missed a day of work.