Oehfamily Web Site Summary - Revised

The oehfamily web site will soon celebrate three years of publication. It was nearly deleted once and then recovered. Recent viewing is spotty and greatly lacking in the five family branches. A new picture feature by JoelG seems sadly ignored.

However, where the overall historical genealogy relevance of the oehfamily web site remains high, the real world interest is low. 

Most personal genealogy efforts languish privately as a conglomeration of processed and unprocessed information. Genealogist's ability vary from masters to novice. Newer genealogy computer programs help guide the process but the product is locked in a de facto specification for exchanging genealogical data between different genealogy software. Attempts to add visual understanding only result in other embedded de facto standards encoded within the genealogy specification, which is a demanding task.

Amazing 3D graphic genealogy viewers are hopelessly locked away as intellectual property/capability in companies like Xerox and IBM. These multimedia viewing systems have existed for over 25 years but not widely productized. Microsoft, Apple, Google and may others realize information needs to be visualized to increase understanding and ubiquitous use.

I hope the oehfamily web site survives so that someone can move it forward into the next social networking capability in the future.

Eric Goesch and Cassy Lewis to Wed in April

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Eric Goesch, second son of Sam & Victoria Goesch of Keizer, Oregon and Fiancée Cassy Lewis of Silverton, Oregon plan a wedding date of April 24, 2010. Cassy is a very attractive addition to the extended OEH Family.

Joel's Corner ~~ New oehfamily web site feature

Joel Goesch, the second son of George & Corale Goesch, is an accomplished photographer and is willing to share a oehfamily web album called "Joel's Corner". He plans to add pictures to the album link. The family can then view images as slide show or stills when they visit this site. At first he will build up the base album then add current photos that are of interest, so check frequently.

Both Joel and I hope you enjoy (click on)>>> "Joel's Corner". Any family member is welcome to have this kind of photo sharing or any other items they choose. Just send me anything you want on the site. As you can guess setting up a photo album needs some coordination. Following are a few of Joel's samples:

All these images are from Joel G Collection

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Famous Landmark Sign, Rapid City

Grandson Jeremiah G. & Grandfather George G.

Cornelius Geosch

Prince and Molly from Ron Huntington 9-20-2009

The team that worked on the J.O. Huntington farm were Prince and Molly. Molly's favorite trick was to put her E-flat foot (which was considerably larger in circumference than a dinner plate) on top of the sneaker clad foot of the 6-year old (said 6 year old helping Dad harness the team) and look around quizzically trying to figure out what all the fuss was about when the six year old was screaming and kicking her with the unencumbered foot. She never transferred enough weight to that foot to break anything,just enough to temporarily restrain the 6 year old!

Lunch with Aunt Florence 9-14-2009

Aunt Florence does not like to have her picture taken so you only get a few chances. She is smiling for the camera ;| This SD picture with Dick, Sherill, and Florence was taken after lunch and we were in the Dakota Pride candy and shipping center. We were sampling Railroad Bill's Cashew Crunch candy. Select ==> Candy Link.

She has not lost her ability to say a lot in a few clear words. Recently she renewed her drivers license. She took the test without glasses and passed. They said they noticed she had glasses and why does she use them. Answer: "To know where they are!" So much for the glasses . . .

She is well and is current on all the world events. She has not bashed Obama yet but is still giving him a chance. She now has a PC with high speed internet but is still learning. She and the mouse do not get along well. She is still connected to WebTV also. She still has her same email Sioux Indian word ID and @knology.net. Use both emails until she has learned the PC.

Comments from Corale 8-4-2009

the photo of the shower in my yard and the ladies with question marks, first ? is Cary Thompson, a very close friend of Tammy and Sophia, 2nd ? is Cathy Stehr, sister in law of Sophia, married to Sophias' 1/2 brother Carsten, the next ? is Molly Stehr, married to Sophias' 1/2 brother Bjorn, next is Abby Grieser, daughter of Rosemary, the next photo with a ? is an anniv. photo, the lady is Cathy Stehr, married to Carsten. The next photo with a ? is at a restaurant and the lady with the question mark is Donna Fink, Victorias' sister. The photo with George, Tammy , Corale and Chris is a photo taken in my back yeard , not a anniv photo. on the photo oEarl and Ed.....who is David Huntington?? The photo of the Huntingtons at the top of your opening page-----the small boys in front are Monte, Boyd, Van and Lonn, I think...I see Clara and Will are in the photo also, Van died at age 6 of heart trouble, "Little Earl sent me a photo of him and remarded it was the only known photo of Van...maybe you can verify the photo through Earl. If it is Van I feel he would love to have a copy of it .......I will forward his address to you in the next e-mail and let me inow if he says it is Van, if it is I would like a copy as well....where did hou come up with the photo?...I do not have one in my collection....Corale

Corale Picture Updates as of 8-7-2009

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George C. Goesch, June 2009, Troy, NY

at the college graduation of his oldest granddaughter Sophia Stehr

Abigail Grieser, 18 and Mandy Grieser, 16,

daughters of Rosemary Goesch Grieser,

granddaughters of George and Corale Steele Goesch.

Photo taken in 2009

George and Corale Steele Goesch, June 2009

Inland Empire Long Course Swim Championships, Wenatchee - TommyG Wins His Events!

TommyG won his boys age group 200 and 100 meter backstroke events at the Inland Empire Long Course Swim Championships at Wenatchee WA on July 23 - 26, 2009. It was very hot weather but the pool was fast and so was Tommy. He had cheerleaders and many team supporters. He also had some family supporters in attendance and they enjoyed a great Italian meal together on Saturday evening.

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Cheerleaders - Friend, Girl Friend and Sherill

Warm Up

Tommy gives last minute instructions

Concentrating and ready to go!

Pulling ahead . . .

Body length ahead at the turn

Pulling ahead even more . . .

Pouring it on!

More long arm pulls!

The Winner! by several body lengths and near personal best time!

Sherill & Dick hug the Winner TommyG

JoelG Pictures of Family

?,? Amy, Rosemary, Corale, Tammy, Sophia, ?, ?, Victoria, Margaret

@ Shower Event July 11, 2009

"Take your mark" "Bang" Tommy in green cap.

Joel's Tommy and Swim Coach . . .Tommy won

2009 Swimmer Award and

broke 5 team records!

Tammy's Carsten and Sophia @ 50th Anniv.

?, Tammy's Sophia, Margaret, Tammy @ 50th Anniv.

Tammy's Chris, Joel's Tommy and Margaret @ 50th Anniv.

Victoria, Margaret, Corale, ?, Tammy

George, Tammy, Corale, Chris @ 50th Wedding Anniv.

Abby,George, Mandy, Corale, Rosemary, Sam @ 50th Anniv.

Sam, Alan, Bret, George, Corale, Eric, Victoria, Kurt @ 50th Anniv.

Joel, George, Corale, Margaret, Nathan, Tommy @ 50th Anniv.

George, Corale, Amy, Grant, George Kurt @50th Anniv.

Joel's Nathan "Nate" on right with long time friend

Recent Received Images

Maxene, Little Earl, David, and Marion

John F. Huntington

Aunt Florence's "Opal D's Dolls" by David Huntington

Boyd David Huntington Videos

Not sure of location or date. I am sure that creek water attracts kids. Also that the Indians are right we are Tender Foots. See Video 1 and Video 2 <==Click on Videos

Big Earl and Ed Huntington

Photo credit to David Huntington

I think these are truly great pictures. I choose to honor them and to see the unique character of these two Uncles that are brothers and children of O. E. Huntington. I miss them . . .

Ezra Dunwiddie Homestead in 1909

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Swimmer & Coach Tommy Goesch shown on Yakima tv KNDO on "KNDO Right Now"

Submitted and approved by Corale

Swimming for Life

Posted: Nov 13, 2008 10:38 PM

Updated: Nov 13, 2008 10:44 PM.

YAKIMA, Wash-- As one kid told said Thursday night, swimming can be a life long passion. And yes some Yakima children are aiming for the Olympics.

But, Olympic champions aren't born, they train, starting at a young age. More than 40 children are involved in the Yakima Athletic Club swim team. The younger children learn basic skills and form. The older ones are training for competitions.

Most said they swim because it's fun, one coach and swimmer said swimming teaches life lessons.

"It not only builds character, it tests it. You know, when things get hard you just have to push yourself. You know, the skills that you learn in swimming also go on for you to use in school and in work and in everyday life," said Tommy Goesch, co-coach and swimmer, YAC.

If you're interested in joining the YAC swim club, there's a 90-day trial, so you can test the waters. While not everyone will go to the Olympics every kid in the pool tonight was an Olympian at heart. Tommy said you'll find him still swimming in his Speedo well into his 80's.

To learn more about the Yakima YAC swim club go to their Web site: www.yacswimming.com

To run video go to http://www.kndo.com/Global/story.asp?S=9348393&nav=menu484_2_10 and select on video box on top right. There may be a short commercial lead in then the KNDO tv segment with Tommy Goesch.