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Published November 30, 2009, 12:00 AM

Grandma's Brag Book for November 2009


Taavi Salmela enjoys Grandpa Aimo’s sauna during his first trip to Finland. His parents are Chad and Mimmu Salmela of Duluth. Grandparents are Pirjo and Aimo Turunen of Jyvaskyla, Finland and David and Gladys Salmela of Duluth.

  • Taavi Salmela enjoys Grandpa Aimo’s sauna during his first trip to Finland. His parents are Chad and Mimmu Salmela of Duluth. Grandparents are Pirjo and Aimo Turunen of Jyvaskyla, Finland and David and Gladys Salmela of Duluth.
  • Tianna Aultman, 2, enjoys her basket house. Her grandparents are Theresa and Rod Aultman of Cohasset. Great-grandparents are Mick and Wyona Mertes of Grand Rapids.
  • Enjoying a ride with great-grandpa Wayne is Jonathon Rosha, 3. His parents are Mike and Chrissy Rosha of Pine City, Minn. Grandparents are Bob and Pam Akerman of Grand Rapids and Pat Akerman and Lloyd and Doris Rosha, all of St. Cloud, Minn. Great-grandparents are Wayne and Doris Akerman of Iron.
  • Kamberia LePage, 3, loves to kiss her pet duck “Jimmy.” Her parents are Todd and Shaundette LePage of Brookston. Grandparents are Lila Clemens of Saginaw and Judy and Bill Nelson of Duluth.
  • Zachary Van Overmeiren, 7 months, loves to play with the dog, “Auntie Ally.” His parents are Scott and Katie Van Overmeiren of Hudson, Wis. Grandparents are Rick and Laura Van Overmeiren of Superior, Jayne Linder of New Richmond, Wis., and Dan and Kim Linder of Esko.
  • Cayden Thomas Riley, 22 months, plays in the leaves. Parents are Bradilynn and Thomas Riley of Prescott, Wis. Grandparents are Don and Nancy Larson of Washburn and Connie Riley of Prescott.
  • Devon Jones and his sister Rijiah check out what Dad got. Their parents are Dan Jones and Amanda Kenndy of International Falls. Their grandmother is Debra Jones of Orr. Great-grandparents are Ben and Fran Hoffman of Orr.
  • The tiny dancers are cousins and best friends, Brekken Maas and Madysen Waters, both almost 4 years old. Brekken’s parents are Darrin and Teri Maas of Duluth. Grandparents are Rob and Marilyn Maas and Jan and Scott Howard, all of Duluth. Madysen’s parents are Stuart and Nicole Waters of Cloquet. Grandparents are Steve and Nancy Waters of Duluth, Lee and Joyce Gvesrude of Hermantown and Rod and Leilani Nielsen of Grand Rapids.
  • Nathan, 4; Clara, 1; and Jackson, 1; Gebeck like to pretend they are puppies. Their parents are Chris “Gorby” Gebeck and Jill Gebeck of Two Harbors. Grandparents are Georgia and Kip Gebeck of Coon Rapids, Minn., and Doris and Al Morberg of Duluth.
  • Samuel James, 3 months; Jay, 5; Nate, 4; and Mark, 2; are big Green Bay Packer fans! Their parents are Joe and Leslie Reasbeck of Austin, Texas. Grandparents are Carol Reasbeck and Joe and Nancy Reasbeck, all of Superior and Dr. Bob and Jane Walters of Austin.
  • Chase Christian and his dog Cricket are waiting to go to Grandma and Grandpa’s house for a treat. His mother is Lisa Karulak of Cloquet. Grandparents are Bernie and Delores Karulak of Cloquet. <br /><br /><br /><br />
  • Malcolm Aultman, 9 months, is ready to watch hockey. His grandparents are Therese and Rod Aultman of Cohasset. Great-grandparents are Mick and Wyona Mertes of Grand Rapids.
  • Jaylen Theisen-Smith, 6, is a running back for the Capital City Steelers of Raleigh, N.C., and he likes to sack the quarterback! His parents are Andrea Theisen and Jason Smith of Raleigh. Grandparents are Tom and Robin Cawcutt of Wrenshall and Henry and LeAnn Theisen of Carlton. Great-grandparents are Jim and Verna Flynn of Esko, Herb and Katie Theisen of Cloquet and Delores Sundeen of Barnum.
  • Sanna, 6, is doing great in school. Her parents are Ann-Helen Kaupant and Arnt Schoning of Oslo, Norway. Grandparents are Erik Schoning and Arlene Anderson of Duluth and Johs and Oddny Kaupang of Harstad, Norway.
  • Josef Ness checks out an Allis Chalmers G tractor while visiting his grandparents. His parents are Jamie and Dawn Ness of Duluth. Grandparents are Denton and Jeanie Pederson of Warroad, Minn.; Randy and Jo King and Don and Mary Ness, all of Duluth.
  • Parker James Waldhalm, 5, enjoys his first piece of corn on the cob. His parents are Jeremy and Kim Waldhalm of Sturgeon Lake. Grandparents are Kevin and Judy Nelson of Willow River and Rick and Janell Waldhalm of Moose Lake. Great-grandparents are Charlie and Dorothy Nelson of Kerrick, Eunice Sangren of Willow River and Betty Waldhalm of Sturgeon Lake.
  • Connor Joseph Kelleher, 5 weeks, loves to show off his big beautiful eyes. His parents are Katie Reimer and Joe Kelleher of Superior. Grandparents are Kristi and Rob Reimer and Laura and Jeff Kelleher, all of Superior. Great-grandparents are Kathy and Rick Edquist, Gene and Doris Kelleher, Joe Christman and Bill Reimer, all of Superior, and the late Kathy Reimer and Gayle Cameron.
  • Samantha, 2, found a good place to rest after a hard day of work. Her parents are Crystal and Steve Mosack of Superior. Grandparents are Buck and Pam Grey of South Range and Sue Mosack of Superior. Great-grandparents are Don and Darlene Pugh and Martha Grey, all of Ladysmith and Doris DeGaetano of Superior.
  • Norah Perry, 18 months, enjoys her great-grandpa Warren’s birthday cake. Her parents are Chris and Luke Perry of Duluth. Grandparents are Mike and Kathy Peterson of Duluth, Kathy Hannen and Bob Wilke of Proctor and the late Lewis Perry.
  • Carson Charles Levy, 1 1/2 weeks, takes a break and just relaxes. His parents are Jennifer and Brian Levy of Duluth. Grandparents are Cindy and Mitch Levy of Duluth and Sun and Chuck Bosshart of Two Harbors.
  • Twins, Liam and Logan Blais, 15 months, are excited about reading books. Their parents are Carolyn and Jason Blais of Proctor. Grandparents are Mary Lou and Tony Tarvers of Duluth, Lou and Mark Blais of Lake Crystal, Minn., and Nourien Blais of Redwood Falls, Minn. Great-grandparents are Cathy and Dan Mundt of Duluth and Edwina Wright of North Truro, Mass.
  • Catherine and Jacob Schurtz enjoy playing in the leaves. Catherine is 10 and Jacob is 9. Their parents are Eric and Carole Schurtz of Emerald, Wis. Grandparents are Marvin and Sharon Mullilkin of South Range.