Engaged!

Jodi Hallsten (granddaughter of Dorothy Hallsten) received “the best birthday gift ever” on her recent 35^th birthday: an engagement ring!  Her fiancé is Steve Lyczak, a captain at Northwest Airlink (Mesaba Airlines).  The couple have not yet chosen a date, but plan to get married in Europe and return to the states for “a really big party.”  Congratulations Jodi and Steve!

The Esau's
Tim, Lisa, Heather and Matthew

Hope everyone enjoyed themselves at the Family Reunion!  I really miss Duluth and I know my wife would like it up there.  She's never been to Minnesota.

Hope all is well....
 
"Timmy"  Esau

Heather and Matthew

Grandpa Marvin

"The pics are great on the website/newsletter - thanks!  I got really choked up when I saw Grandpa Marvin wearing his t-shirt.  I sure do miss him."

Erin Tayler

Carla Lilyquist

"I graduated from the Northwest School of Animal Massage in August, and I'm now a Certified Small Animal Massage Practitioner, so I'll be adding massage services to Ruff Life.  ~Carla "

Congratulations Carla!

Dinner at the Trailer!

This last summer Bill and I were lucky enough to be invited to
Auntie Phyllis' trailer for a campfire cook-out!



Let me tell you - there is nothing better than a
wonderful meal cooked over an open fire!



Here Auntie Phyllis showed us a beautiful bedspread made by
Auntie Helen,  this bedspread was made by using yo yo's,
Helen used all different types of fabric.  - It was simply beautiful !



We had a wonderful time - Thank you Auntie Phyllis! You're the BEST!!

6000 MILES OF FUN!

David and I went on a long journey this summer. We packed the tent and the dogs and took off in his Dodge diesel truck and went 6000 miles through 23 states in 23 days. Since we weren’t on a time frame, we were able to see things we wanted. We left Florida to travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, up to Salt Lake City, Utah, where David floated in the Great Salt Lake and we visited our daughter Nicole and her family.  Then we were off to Montana in the mountains across Highway 2 through North Dakota then across to Duluth for a few days visiting family. Sorry I missed some of you at grandma’s place for coffee.  We then headed to Chicago to visit David’s brother
where he surprised us with two tickets to the Eric Clapton guitar and blues festival, an all day event. Then we headed to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where it is absolutely beautiful, and then we finally went home. We only slept in the tent and, did I mention, only at KOA because they have showers. We had an air mattress to sleep on and a power inverter for electricity for the TV and fan. So yes, we roughed it. If anybody ever gets down this way to Cape Coral, Florida, look us up.  We have plenty of room!

LeeAnn and David Wesley

Carol Lilyquist-Snoeyenbos named
Kiwanian of the Year
A member since 2002, Carol Lilyquist-Snoeyenbos has been named
2006-2007 Kiwanian of the Year by the Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth.
Among her many volunteer tasks for the organization, Carol has worked
on the Annual Kiwanis Auction, Kiwanis 90th Anniversary Celebration
Gala, Kiwanis monthly newsletter, Kiwanis Web site, and more.
Her father, Don Lilyquist, was Kiwanian of the Year in 1999-00 and is
the immediate past president.

JOB WELL DONE! Don Lilyquist
Over the past 90 years Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth has been building and developing leaders. We believe that with bold, courageous leadership, anything is possible.   With that thought in mind, we thank Don Lilyquist for his outstanding leadership during his Presidency. Don lead our Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth in many service activities that have included such projects as The Kiwanis TV Auction, Family Kite Fly, Kiwanis/Rotary Food Drive, Special Olympics, Kiwanis Membership Drive, Kiwanis Chester Bowl Youth Ski Race, Kids Christmas Party and more!
Don will continue to serve on the club board for the next year. Thank you Don for an outstanding year in leadership! Good job Dad, I’m
very proud of you!

Mary Key Vetik will be having surgery this Wednesday, October 3 on her foot.
She will have to elevate her foot for 4 days, but says she will be ok - please drop her a line and wish her well... It is also her and Jerry anniversary coming up soon!!!

Check your family directory for their address and phone number!