ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, IS THE PLACE -- HOSTED BY MARTIN AND HEATHER UNGER AT THE GREAT SMOKIES SUNSPREE RESORT (HOLIDAY INN). 

LOCATED AT 1 HOLIDAY INN DRIVE,... ASHEVILLE, NC 28806, THE HOTEL WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE LIVELY REUNION AT THE RATE OF $90.00 PER NIGHT (1-4 PERSONS OCCUPANCY) -- AND THIS PRICE IS ALSO GUARANTEED TWO DAYS BEFORE AND AFTER OUR REUNION. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 1-800-733-3211. 

IN ADDITION TO VISITING WITH YOUR COUSlNS, THERE ARE MANY THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN ASHEVILLE. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR MOUNTAIN RESORTS IN THE EAST. 
 

Condolences are extended to the family of Verna Lively Everett of Monroe, Louisiana, who passed away on January 8, 1998. A longtime member and supporter of NALF, Mrs. Everett is survived by a daughter, Janelle Everett Bryant of Panama City, Florida; a son, Thomas Foster Everett of Italy; and a brother, Freeman E. Lively of Slidell, Louisiana. 

Congratulations to the Martin and Barbara Unger family on the marriage of their grandson, Troy Andrew Unger to Chana Regan Brizendine on September 20, 1997 -- reception was at the Unger's Vinita Hill Farm -- Bobbie reports it was another lovely wedding in what was a year of wonderful weddings for the Ungers! 

 Lively's in the News and on the Web - since the publication of the last newsletter cousins around the country have reported on the following odds and ends -- the items following are listed in no particular order: 

Patricia (Pat) Lively of Spring Arbor, Michigan, was the subject of an extensive article with numerous pictures in the November 9, 1997 issue of the Jackson Citizen Patriot newspaper. Pat is an aspiring writer who has already had many writings-- including two books -- published in the last 2 years. Pat and her husband Mel have attended many Lively reunions over the years -- and Pat says that Mel and their children, Gary and Leisa, give her great support and encouragement in her writing career. 

Gene K. Lively of Ft. Pierce? Flonda, sent along an amusing article from a motorcycle publication called Hog Tales which mentioned the town of Lively, Ontario -- anybody been there, seen that? 

Nicholas Nussbaum, by phone from Tokyo, Japan, reports that they have had snow and the Olympics will go on in Nagano! Nicholas is 3 years old and the grandson of James (Poppa) Lively of Washington, D.C. 

Ronald L. Lively, of Alexandria, Virginia, has done a great job of pulling together all sorts of fascinating information about Lively's from the Internet . One of the most interesting articles concerns the Ellis Island Immigration Museum including information on its "American Immigrant Wall of Honor" -- Mr. Lively reports he found seven listings under "lively" as follows: 

Ronald Lively notes: " Seven Livelys recorded as entering the U. S. through Ellis Island, New York 1892-1924. Five Livelys entered directly from Ireland; one from Scotland; one from Latvia. The Latvian immigrant and at least one of the irish immigrants appear to have married men named Lively. Presumably, the Irish and Scottish Livelys were descended from English Livelys who emigrated to Ireland and Scotland."

Mr. Lively also sent other information gathered from the internet - space does not permit the reproduction of all of it, but here is a sampling of the number of Livelys in the entertainment industry: 

-- there are 10 actors named Lively 
-- there are 3 actresses named Lively 
-- 1 cinematographer 
-- 1 composer 
-- 2 directors 
-- 3 writers 
-- 1 editor 
-- 1 producer 
-- 4 miscellaneous crew 

At our August 1997 meeting there was on exhibit a photograph of the 1947 meeting attendees in Lenoir City, Tennessee. The photo was taken at the home of Smith Lively (our current President's grandfather). My father, A.. J. Lively of Crab Orchard, Tennessee was one of those in the picture. My sister, Sue Lively Stevens of Kingston, Tennessee, and I looked for our faces in the picture, but to no avail. This had been our first NALF reunion -- we were there at the invitation of A. D. Lively -- but we evidently were too busy eating the wonderful desserts set out on tables under the shade trees in Mr. Lively's yard to get in the picture! 

There are special places, functions, traditions, and organizations that make this world a wonderful place to live in and enjoy the fellowship of others. The NALF organization is special in this regard in that it has remained a viable organization for 61 years and done a wonderful job on the genealogy of the Livelys in America. Although genealogy continues to be the main purpose of the organization, life long friendships have developed as we have met at annual meetings to research our lineage and improve the organization. These friendships are the real foundation of our organization. Long may they flourish 

KIDS CONTEST
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ATTENTION! All Lively kids who are 12 and under -- send a story, poem, essay or drawing to the Editor of this newsletter and we will publish them in the Spring issue - must be your own work and must be received by the Editor not later than June 1,1998. In addition to publication in this prestigious quarterly newsletter, everyone submitting something for publication will receive a small prize -- for Editor's address see "Reminders" below. 

Those family members attending the 1998 Reunion in Asheville are in for a special treat:

The Biltmore Estate. Whether you are interested in history, art, music, antiques, gardening, wine making or are just curious about the lives of the rich and famous -- you will find it at Biltmore. 

Designed by Richard Moms Hunt (1827-95) in theBeaux Arts Tradition the stately French Renaissance chateau was built by George Washington Vanderbilt, grandson of railroad magnate Cornelious Vanderbilt. The mansion sits amid 8,000 acres. The 250 rooms contain a collection of works of art by Renoir, Sargent,  Duer, and Whistler. You will find Chippendale pieces, Ming dynasty china and a fireplace mantel designed by Josiah Wedgwood -- among many other interesting furnishings. 

The gardens of the Biltmore Estate were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (he also planned Central Park in New York). There are thousands of tulips, roses, chrysanthemums and azaleas in the 75 acres of formal gardens and grounds around the mansion. 

You may tour the Biltmore Estate Winery which produces a variety of wines -- there is an audiovisual program, a walk through the vat rooms and a wine tasting. 
 

Dues for 1997-98 - if you have not paid, please send your check for $15.00 made payable to NALF to Mrs. Barbara Unger, 220 Vinita Circle, Richmond, VA 23233-7216. 

Books are still available - "Livelys of America" and the supplement thereto -- for each book you wish to purchase send $45. payable to NALF to Barbara (Bobbie) Unger at the above address. 

Kids Contest entries must be received by June 1, 1998. Send your entry to Gail Lytton Lively, Editor, NALF Newsletter, 3752 Benton St, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20007 

Views and News for Livin' Lively- send your items by mail to the Editor (address above) or by E-mail to NICO626@A0L.COM