Jarrod and Karith Williams of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Domanic Nelson Williams, born May 28, 2008.
     Domanic weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Glenn and Shelly Williams and Carl and Sherry Lyon all of Grant. Great-grandparents are Pauline Lyon of Grant, Jack and Karen Green of Ogallala, Bob and Juanita Norman of Florida and Karen Williams of Plattesmouth, Neb.
     Great-great-grandparents are Andrew Sherman of Holdrege, Neb. and Herb Davidson of Ogallala, Neb.

    Mike and Jessica Furmanski of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Michael Allen Furmanski III, born April 20, 2008, at 12:18 p.m.
     Michael weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Mike and Karen Furmanski and Matt and Connie Fleck, all of North Platte, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Grandma Pete of North Platte; Matt and Anette Fleck of Aurora, Colo.; and Margaret Gunther of Arnold, Neb.
     Dr. Bianco was the attending physician.

    Pennie and Darrin Hoke of Greeley, Colo., are the parents of a son, Korbin Maxx Hoke, born May 10, 2008 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colo.
     Korbin weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long.
     Grandparents are Bob and Beth Krems of Grant, Neb.; and Donald and Mary Hoke of Greeley. Great-grandparents are Margaret Krems of Big Springs, Neb., and Herman and Meta Hoke of Greeley.
     Korbin was welcomed home by a brother Steel, seven, and a sister, Meeka, four.

    Stacy and Crystal Friesen of Grant, Neb. are the parents of a daughter, Chelsa Brenn Friesen, born March 18, 2008.
     Chelsa weighed 7 pounds, 2ounces and was 20.5 inches long.
     Grandparents are Garold and Nancy Peaster of Madrid, Neb. and Weston and Linda Friesen of Ogallala, Neb.
     Chelsa was welcomed home by two brothers, Alex, five, and Kyler, three.

    Jason and Erin Purdy of Scottsbluff, Neb., announce the birth of a daughter, Eden Joy Purdy.
     Eden was born on May 17, 2008. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Jerry and Tina Purdy of Imperial, Neb. and Marilyn Osler of Scottsbluff.
     Great-grandparents are Beulah Purdy of Wauneta, Neb., Dale and Florence Schmidt of Lincoln, Neb. and Georgia Osler of Kenesaw, Neb.
     Eden joins big brothers, Jonah, age five and Silas, age two.
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    Wesley and Marcy Ranfeld of Peabody, Kan., announce the birth of a son, Treighton Lane Ranfeld.
     Treighton was born at Newton Medical Center in Newton, Kan. on May 7, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. He weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Del and Kathy Sperling of Grant, Neb., and Kelly and Phyllis Ranfeld of Whitewater, Kan.
     Great-grandparents are Irene Sperling, Laverne Ranfeld and Lorna Plott.
     Treighton joins big brother Wyatt, age two, at home.

    Joel Norman and Anna Breitenstein of Kansas City, Kan., are the proud parents of a son, Abrahm Joseph Norman, born Wednesday, April 16, 2008.
     Abrahm weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces.
     Grandparents are Richard and Jill Norman of Imperial, Neb., Steve and Kim Clouatre of North Platte, Neb., and John and Teresa Breitenstein of Kansas City.
     Great-grandparents are Bev Norman and the late Maynard Norman of Grant, Neb., and George and Jan Yerger of Hastings, Neb.
     Great-great-grandmother is Velma Hannowald of Hastings.

    Bart and Monica Starr are the proud parents of a daughter, Iris Olivia Starr, born Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in Kansas City, Mo.
     Iris weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long.
     Grandparents are Garvin and Connie McClenahan of Grant, Neb., and Bob and Gail Starr of Lincoln.
     Great-grandparents are Doris McClenahan of Grant and Herman Heart of Cozad, Neb.

    Tony and Shannon Schrotberger of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Rylee Jay Schrotberger, born Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant.
     Rylee weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Rick and Terry Christensen of Lodgepole, Neb.; and Rod and Penny Schrotberger of Grant.
     Great-grandparents are Dean Christensen of Lodgepole and Pete Rogacki of Lincoln.
     A sister, Stephanie, 10, and brother, Bailey, nine, welcomed Rylee home.

    Derek Wilson and Melissa Brott of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Emily Annmarie Wilson, born Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 4:45 p.m. at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by a sister, Ashley, a brother, Tyler and a sister, Sydney.
     Grandparents are Rex and Pat Wilson of Grant, Ken Kohmetscher of Madrid, and Linda Kohmetscher of Madrid. Great-grandmother, Rita Kohmetscher of Lawrence, Neb.
     Dr. Ruth Demmel was the attending physician.

    Brian and Nadiya Buss are the proud parents of a son, Andrei Jakob Buss, born Nov. 12, 2007 at St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, Neb.
     Grandparents are Norbert and Mary Buss of Grant, Neb. and Nikolai and Galiya Kuzmina of Saki, Krimea, Ukraine.
     A brother, Nikolai, age four, welcomed him home.

    Levi and Sara Kosmicki of Hawk Springs, Wyo., are the proud parents of a baby girl Kaycee Inez Kosmicki, born Jan. 16, 2008 in Torrington Wyo.
     Grandparents are Penny Lee and Mike Kosmicki of Grant, Neb., and Dick and Roxie Wilson of Veteran, Wyo. Great-grandparents are Delores Jenkins of Grand Island, Neb., Violet Kosmicki of Grant, and John and Erna Lee of Madrid, Neb.

    David and Jodi Deden of Venango, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Jenna Lee Deden, born Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, 10:11 p.m. at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb.
     Jenna weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Dave and Sylvia Deden of Venango; and Fred and Sandy Bessler of Imperial, Neb.
     A three-year-old sister, Britta, welcomed Jenna home.
     Dr. Ruth Demmel was the attending physician.

    Nate and Rose Lawyer of Ashland, Wisc., are the proud parents of a son, Roland Walter Blake Lawyer, born Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland.
     Grandparents are Garry and Ronda Lawyer of Grant, Neb.
     Great-grandmother is Helen Johnson of Grant.
     A sister, Ophelia, welcomed Roland home.
     Dr. Nyasha Spears was the attending physician.

    Nate and Erin Fisher of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Alexis Marie Fisher, born Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 at 8:15 a.m. at Great Plains Regional Medical Center.
     Alexis weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Ed and Becky Fisher of Enders, Neb.; and Frank and Ruth Shaughnessy of Hastings, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Ruth Fisher of Lexington, Neb. and August Lindekugel of Hayes Center, Neb.
     Sisters Hallie, four, and Maggie, two, welcomed Alexis home.
     Dr. Michael Bianco was the attending physician.

    Scott and Krista Uehling of North Platte, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Samuel Edward Uehling, born Dec.4, 2007, weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Bob and Glee Uehling of Grant, Neb., and Duane and Susan McClintock of Grainton, Neb. Great-grandparents are Bus and Dorothy Pueppka of Arthur, Neb., Warren McClintock of North Platte, and Kenneth and Bonnie Erickson of Wallace, Neb.
     The attending physician was Dr. Michael Trierweiller of NP/OBGYN.

    Brent and Mandy Sinsel of Wallace, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Isaac Alan Sinsel, born Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, at 1:18 p.m., at North Platte, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds and 13 ounces, and was 19 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by his brother, Jackson, 4 years old.
     Grandparents are Jim and Mitzi Gartrell of Wallace and Loren and Marilyn Sinsel of Lexington, Neb. Great-grandparents are Raymond and Agnes Gartrell of Wallace, Clarence Sinsel of Minden, Neb., Willard and Dorothy Moore of Bird City, Kan., and Verna Ohlmann of Lexington.

    Matt and Stara Chandler-Smith of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Elijah Matthew Chandler-Smith, born Nov. 6, 2007, 4:22 a.m. at North Platte, Neb.
     Elijah weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 18 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Ted and Sally Shiers of Grant; and Leonard Smith and Julie Chandler of Imperial, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Sid and Rosalie Bullington of Benson, Ariz.; and Mary Morris of Clovis, N.M.
     A brother, Ethan, age eight, welcomed Elijah home.
     Attending physician was Dr. Chris Johng.

    Jerry and Minnie Schmidt of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Nicholas Mark Schmidt, born Nov. 21, 2007 at 5:11 p.m. at Scottsbluff Hospital.
     Nicholas weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Marston Doolittle of North Platte, Neb., Mary Doolittle of Madrid; and Clinton and Twylah Schmidt of Grant, Neb.
     Sisters Brooke, five, and Kaitlyn, four, welcomed Nicholas home.

    Brittney Hajek and Troy Soper of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Blake Elden Soper, born Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007 at 6:22 a.m., at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds and 4 1/2 ounces, and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Donnie and Tracey Hajek, Sherry Soper all of Grant, and Kelly and Melanie Soper of Fallon, Nev. Great-grandparents are Barbara and Vance Kirkpatrick and the late Harold Ray of Grant, Ron and Bev Johnson of Big Springs, Neb., Roberta Soper and the late Ben Soper of Big Springs.
     The attending physician was Dr. Johng of North Platte.

    Jeff and Andrea Dilsaver of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Kyson Thomas Dilsaver, born Oct. 29, 2007 in Cordele, Ga., and adopted Nov. 12.
     Kyson weighed 7 pounds, 11.6 ounces and was 19 and 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Bob and Anita Cummings of Grant and Tom and Vickie Dilsaver of Big Springs, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Ray Henry and Gladys Sexton of Mullen, Neb., Betty Cummings of Grant and Donna Janssen of Arapahoe, Neb.
     A sister, Kaylee Marie, two-and-a-half, welcomed Kyson home.

    Andrew and Kerri Long of Lincoln, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Quincy Claire Long, born Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at 3:17 p.m. in Lincoln. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Quincy is the couple's first child.
     Maternal grandparents are Randy and Susie Renquist of Julesburg, Colo.
     Paternal grandparents are John and Kris Long of Grant, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Wallace and Joyce Jensen of Arvada, Colo., Pauline Decker of Beatrice, Neb., and Joyce Long of Grant, Neb.

    Kasey and Amy Kroeker of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Colton Hank Kroeker, born Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, 10:41 p.m. at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant.
     Colton weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Kent and Rhonda Kroeker of Grant; and Hank and Elsa McDermott of Grand Island, Neb.
     Dr. Ruth Demmel and Dr. Paul Bottom were attending physicians.

    Steven and Stephanie (Hagan) Grein of Aurora, Colo., are proud to announce the birth of their son, Alexander Carl Grein, born on Oct. 2, 2007 at 8:14 p.m., at Exempla St. Joseph's Medical Center in Denver. Alexander weighed 8 pounds, 12.4 ounces and was 20 1⁄4 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Larry and Mary Hagan of Sidney, Neb., Kevin and Linda Grein, of Brighton, Colo., and Carrie Grein of Goodyear, Ariz. Great-grandparents are Darrell and Helen Hagan of Madrid, Neb., William and Eloise Timmermans of Fairmont, Neb., Ivan and Joan Grein, of Brighton, Colo., Greg Boettcher of Pierre, S.D., and Pat Matlock of Long Beach, Calif.

    Elliott and Angela Peterson of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Jet Ryan Peterson, born Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at 3:41 p.m., at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant.
     He weighed 7 pounds and was 19 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by his brother, Storm, 3 1/2 years old.
     Grandparents are Don and Colleen Benge and Eldon and Suzi Peterson all of Grant.
     Great-grandparents are Fern Benge and Kermit and Maxine Fosbinder all of Grant.
     The attending physician was Dr. James Plate.

    Zachary and Erica Appel of Cheyenne, Wyo., are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Amberlee Rose Appel, born on Sept. 3, 2007. She was born at 6:34 a.m., and was 6 pounds, 15 ounces and 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Karl and Sylvia Dudo and Larry and Bonnie Appel of Grant, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Lillie Reichman of Madrid, Neb., and the late Fred Nass of Grant. Pauline Dudo and the late Stephen Dudo of Bradford, Pa., Jim and Gloria Long of Leoti, Kan., and the late Ray and Jean Margaret Appel of Scott City, Kan.

    Sallinna Torres and Zachery Izer-Gibson of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Isabella Ann Torres, born Oct. 2, 2007, 11:53 a.m. at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb.
     Isabella weighed 7 pounds, 4.5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Colleen Huddleson of Grant; and David and Barbara Gibson of Champion, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are George and Donna Alberts of Fort Collins, Colo.; and Robert and Evelyn Gibson of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
     Dr. Trieweiler of North Platte was attending physician.

    Tim and Beth Wilson of Omaha are proud to announce the birth of a son, Trevor John Wilson, born Aug. 9, 2007.
     Trevor weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Lyle and Clara Erlewine of Ogallala, Neb., and Rex and Pat Wilson of Grant, Neb.
     Trevor was welcomed home by a sister Claire, nine, and a brother, Jake, eight.

    Bill and Jackie Taylor of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Billy Jack Taylor, born Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb.
     Billy weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Paul and Kathy Taylor of Ogallala, Neb.; Connie Taylor of Roscoe, Neb.; Ben and Karen Lashley of McCook, Neb.; and Robin and Aneta Engel of Wauneta, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Keith and Betty Larsen and Shirley Taylor of Grant; and Robert and Doris Kramer of Stapleton, Neb.
     Brothers Huntin, four and Henry, 14 months, welcomed Billy home.
     Drs. Bottom and Colglazier were the attending physicians.

    Zach and Cheryl Giesselmann of Dodge, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Devin Nicole Giesselmann, born July 2, 2007 at 5:48 p.m.
     Devin weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Doug and Sue Johnson of Elsie, Neb., Rod and Becky Giesselmann of Arlington, Texas.
     Great-grandparents are Mary Flowers of Denver, and Irene Giesselmann of St. Louis, Mo.
     Dr. Todd Martin was the attending physician.

    Lisa Hilferty and Robert Hurt, Jr., of Omaha are the proud parents of a daughter, Elleandra Elizabeth Hurt, born Aug. 5, 2007, 5:08 a.m. at Immanual Medical Center in Omaha.
     Elleandra weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Kent and Judy Hilferty of Madrid, Neb., Ron and Rita Reickman of Omaha; and Robert Sr., and Ann Hurt of Omaha.
     Dr. Olatokunbo Awodele was the attending physician.

    Jayson and Deanne Bishop of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Myles Aaron Bishop, born Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, 7:52 a.m., at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant.
     Myles weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Roger and Coletta Wiebe of Henderson, Neb.; and Gaylord and Genie Bishop of Grant.
     Great-grandparents are Bob and Donna Bishop, and Royce Potts, all of Grant.
     A sister, Meghan Lora Bishop, three, welcomed Myles home.
     Dr. Chris Hall was the attending physician.

    Shelby Kammerer and Kyle Ackman of North Platte, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Shayleigh Rayne Ackman, born Monday, Aug. 6 at 12:30 a.m. at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     Shayleigh weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Kyle and Lana Kammerer of Grant, Neb.; Doug and Susan Ackman of Chester, Va.; and Denise Clay of Fairbury, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Georg-ina and the late Merlin Bates of Akron, Colo.; Arlene and the late Marvin Kammerer of Republican City, Neb.; Janice and the late Victor Ackman of Jansen, Neb.; Dorothy Brott of Beatrice, Neb., J.D. Lofing of Beatrice; and Babe and the late Dan Hudson of Ogallala, Neb.
     A sister, Kaydence, two, welcomed Shayleigh home.
     Attending physician was Dr. Bianco.

    Doug and Toni Smith of Omaha are the proud parents of a daughter, Addison Kay Smith, born June 29, 2007.
     Addison weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Marvin and Nancy Anson of Stanton, Neb., and Steve and Linda Longwell of Omaha.
     A brother, Cole, age two, welcomed Addison home.

    Dusty and Rachael DeLand of Ogallala, Neb., proudly announce the arrival of a daughter, Mariah Lee DeLand, born July 27, 2007 at 7:05 p.m. at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb.
     Mariah weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Jim and Charlene Dolezal of Big Springs, Neb., Don and Kathy DeLand of Wray, Colo., and Billy and Donna Froman of Cheyenne, Wyo.
     A sister, Makynna, two-and-a-half, welcomed Mariah home.
     Attending physician was Dr. Bart Kolste.

    Mike and Erica Krajewski of Sioux Falls, S.D., are the proud parents of triplets, Harrison Alexander, Sabrina Faye and Nora Grace Krajewski, born July 6, 2007.
     Harrison weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces. Identical girls Nora and Sabrina weighed 5 pounds and 4 pounds, 14 ounces.
     Grandparents are Andy and Mary Krajewski of Smithfield, Neb. and Gary Fenski of Huron, S.D., and Susan Fenski of Sioux Falls.
     Great-grandparents are the late Gerald and Rose Krajewski of Grant, Neb.
    
     Welcoming the three home are big sister Josephine, five, and big brother Miles, two.

    Tom and Jessica Niemann of Omaha are the proud parents of a daughter, Elise Clare Niemann, born July 6, 2007 at 8:27 a.m.
     Elise weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Ron and Mary Kent of Grant, Neb., and the late Joe and Margaret Niemann.

    Lance and Shannon Talich of Guymon, Okla., are the proud parents of a son, Brandon Scott Talich, born Sunday, May 20, 2007 at the Liberal Kansas Hospital in Liberal, Kan. He weighed six pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Glen and Kathy Good of Oakley, Kan., and Gary and Sharon Talich of Grant, Neb.

    Albert and Amanda Brewster of Ogallala, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Jasper Paul Brewster, born June 28, 2007, 7:55 a.m. at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb.
     Jasper weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Chris and the late Robert Paul Sedlacek of Paxton, Neb.; and Robert and Lynda Brewster of Ogallala.
     Great-grandparents are Paul and Dorothy Fisher of Ogallala.
     A brother, Blake, age five, welcomed Jasper home.
     Dr. Ruth Demmel was the attending physician.

    Mike and Lesa Tines of Cul-bertson, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Reese Irene Tines, born Tuesday June 26, 2007 at 3:03 p.m. at McCook Community Hospital in McCook, Neb.
     Reese weighed 6 pounds, 9.8 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Lee and Barb Miller of Culbertson; and Dude and Alice Tines of Venango, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Mary Walz of Indianola, Neb., Catherine Blume of McCook, and Ray and Alma Miller of Culbertson.
     Landon, two-and-a-half, welcomed his sister home.

    Brad Schumer and Myndi Manary of North Platte, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Kasen Gage, born Thursday, June 15, 2007.
     Kasen weighed 7 pounds and was 19 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Coleen and the late Leonard Schumer of Elsie, Neb.; Nancy and Boyd Miller of Culbertson, Neb.; and the late Robert Manary.
     Five-year-old brother Gavin welcomed Kasen home.

    David and Cashia Dailey of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Kalli Oralea Dailery, born Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 7:21 a.m. in Ogallala, Neb.
     Kalli weighed 6 pounds 12 3/4 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     Grantparents are Don and Carol Dailey of North Platte, Neb., and David and Lisa Engel of Grant.
     A brother, Keegan, one, welcomed Kalli home.
     Dr. Byrd was the attending physician.

    Darin and Anna Ensz of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Kaya Faith, born June 16, 2007 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb.
     Kaya weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Gordon and Janette Ensz of Madrid, Neb., and Martin and Mabel Hurst of Lime Springs, Iowa.
     A sister, Kylee, age three, welcomed Kaya home.

    Bryce and Ellie Hines of Amarillo, Texas are the proud parents of a son, Kreed Wayne Hines, born Monday, May 28, 2007, at 7: 03 p.m. in Amarillo. He weighed 5 pounds and 3 ounces, and was 17 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Tom and Cathy Willhite of Grant, Neb., and Wayne and Cathy Hines of Elkha

    Mitchell and Amber Cummings of Wallace, Neb., are the proud parents of twin sons, born Feb. 23, 2007.
     Alexander (right) was born at 12:15 p.m. and weighed one pound, 12 ounces and was 12 inches in length. Drew (left) arrived at 12:16 p.m. and weighed three pounds, 12 ounces and was 15 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Bob and Anita Cummings of Grant, Neb., and Lee and Janice Koubek of Gothenburg, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Betty Cummings of Grant and Ray Henry and Gladys Sexton of Mullen, Neb.
     A six-year-old brother, Keegan, welcomed the twins home.
     Dr. Barsoom and Dr. Zach of Creighton University were attending physicians.

    Charles and Molly Nightingale of Fairview, Okla., are the proud parents of a son, Trey Alan Nightingale, born Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at Integris-Bass Hospital in Enid, Okla.
     Trey weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Marston Doolittle of North Platte, Neb., Mary Doolittle of Madrid, Neb., and Roy and Kathy Nightingale of Fairview.
     Great-grandfather is Roy Becker of Moundridge, Kan.
     Two sisters, Cassandra, four, and Leah, two, welcomed Trey home.

    Kevin and Peggy McCormick of Imperial, Neb., are the proud parents of a boy, Kevin Christopher McCormick, Jr., born Friday, May 11, 2007, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. He weighed 8 pounds and 5.2 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Fritz and Rebecca McCormick of Imperial and Terry and Tina Brewer of Palisade, Neb.

    Bill and Grace Brott of Paxton, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Sarah Grace Brott, born Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Perkins County Community Hospital.
     Sarah weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces and was 22 inches in length.
     Grandparents are John and Marion Brott of Ogallala, Neb., and Harold and Dorothy Haldeen of Brule, Neb.
     Brother Tristan, 11, and sister Cora, nine, welcomed Sarah home.
     Dr. James Plate was the attending physician.

    Jason and Tonia Franklin of Wallace, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Paige Lynell Franklin born Friday, May 4, 2007 at 4:46 p.m., at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grantparents are Grant and Karen Fuller of Madrid, Neb., Mark and Lynell Franklin of Wallace. Great-grandparents are Oress and Betty Fuller of Ft. Collins, Colo., Jim and Inez Fattig of Wallace and Wanda Franklin of Kearney, Neb.

    Jason and Sara Kirkpatrick of Grant, Neb., announce the birth of a daughter, Esther "Pearl" Kirkpatrick, born Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at Ogallala, Neb.
     She weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces and was 18 1/4" inches in length.
     Grandparents are Kelly and Anne Kirkpatrick of Grant; and Dave and Betty Nelson of Roscoe, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Leonard and Christine Pelster of North Platte, Neb., and Vance Kirk-patrick and Barbara Ray-Kirk-patrick of Grant.
     Brother, Alex, age 10, welcomed his sister home.
     Dr. Kohl and Dr. Byrd of Ogallala Community Hospital were attending physicians.

    Adam and Amber Uehling of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Brecken Adam Uehling, born Saturday, March 31, 2007, at 11:46 a.m., at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 22 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by his sister, Ella, 16 months.
     Grandparents are Dean and Carol Uehling and Sherri Soper of Grant, and Kelly Soper of Mesa, Ariz.
     Great-grandparents are Ronald and Beverly Johnson and Roberta Soper of Big Springs, Neb.

    Justin and Christina Coats of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Carson Everett Coats, born Friday, April 6, 2007, at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, Neb. He weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 19 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by a brother Hunter, 8 years, and a sister Alyssa, 2 years old.
     Grandparents are Roland and Virginia Coats of Grant, Raymond and Marsha Walrod of Imperial, Neb., and Dennis and Janiell Olson of Wallace, Neb. Great-grandparents are Bernice Coats of Gordon, Neb., Lola Otte of Clinton, Neb., Arlene Sawyer of North Platte, Neb., and Harold and Francis Olson of Grant.

    Spencer and Michelle Clouse of Utica, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Caylie Jo Clouse, born Thursday, March 22, 2007. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by brother, Connor, 2 years old.
     Grandparents are Rick and Nancy Cradick of Utica, and Monte and Teresa Clouse of Grant, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Jean Fehlhafer of Seward, Neb., and Marian Clouse of Ogallala, Neb.

    Ryan and Carol Cornelius of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Emily Grace Cornelius, born Sunday March 18, 2007 at 4:33 p.m., at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by a brother, Trevor, 22 months.
     Grandparents are Dana and Linda Cornelius of Madrid, Neb., and Jim and Eva Russell of Benkelman, Neb.
     Great grandparents are Clarence Palu of Madrid and Eldon and Jeanie Cornelius of North Platte.

    Jennifer and Tye Baumgartner of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Zoe Kae Baumgartner, born Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. She weighed 6 pounds, 2.4 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Gary and Vicki Baumgartner of Madrid, Neb., Margaret Whelan of Sierra Vista, Aziz., and James and Wynona Zirnig of North Platte, Neb. Great-grandmothers are Roma Daigger of Madrid, Neb., and Mary Baumgartner of North Platte, Neb.
     Dr. Bianco was the attending physician.

    Brad and Mindy Borges of North Platte, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Lukas Dalen Borges, born Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     Lukas was 6 pounds, 7 1/2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Dale and Vickie Ourada of Venango, Neb., and Sharon Borges of Dalton, Neb.
     Great-grandmother is Helen Borges of Dalton.
     Lukas was welcomed home by a sister, Leslie, seven, and a brother, Nicholas, five.

    Laurie and Joseph Vak of North Platte, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Trinity Lauryn Vak, born Dec. 9, 2006 in North Platte.
     Trinity weighed 7 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Joe and Julie Vak of Grant, Neb., and Dayton and Judy Reichman of Venango, Neb.
     Great-grandmother is Myrtle Hahlweg of Julesburg, Colo.
     Trinity is welcomed home by a sister, Jade, four, and a brother, Joseph, two.
     Dr. Bianco was the attending physician.

    Marcia Leikam and Preston Case of Ogallala, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Kaiden Eugene Case, born Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at 6:15 a.m. at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb.
     Kaiden weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Mark and Lori Beckius and Michael Leikam of Ogallala, and Preston and Darla Case of Venango, Neb.
     Kaiden was welcomed home by two brothers, Brandon Laird, four, Kyle Case, three, and a sister, Blair Case, five.
     Dr. Cliff Colglazier was the attending physician.

    Jeff and Theresa Logsdon of Lingle, Wyo., are the proud parents of a daughter, Angelina Marie Logsdon, born Monday, Jan. 29, 2007 at 7:31 p.m. She weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by two brothers Gregory 4 years old and Grant 2 years old.
     Grandparents are Stan Speckner of Lingle, and Lloyd and Susan Logsdon of Grant, Neb. Great-grandmothers are Lillian Logsdon and Helen May both of Grant.

    Denise Grothman and Clay Bradshaw of Sterling, Colo., are the proud parents of a son, Nicodemus Daniel-Luke Bradshaw, born Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007.
     Nicodemus weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Alice and Rick Frecka and Colleen and James Fordham, all of Denver; Mel Robinson of North Platte; and Luke Bradshaw of Glenwood Springs.
     Nicodemus was welcomed home by two brothers, Robi Grothman, eight, Bryce Grothman, six, and a sister Tondarae Loeffler, 15.
     Attending physician was Dr. Cliff Colglazier.

    Travis and Jyll Hansen are the proud parents of a son, Jackson Lee Hansen born Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006 at 3:15 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds and 4 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Terry and Cori Sis of Elsie, Neb., Dave and Ginger Hansen of Lingle, Wyo. Great-grandparents are Dell and Diane Bishop of Big Springs, Neb., Dennis and Joyce Sis of Ogallala, Neb., Jack and Gertie Sedman of Torrington, Wyo., and Ruth Ann Hansen of Lingle, Wyo. Great-great-grandmother is Erma McDougle, Atwood, Kan.
     Attending physician was Dr. Wayne Couch.

    Kyle and Nancy Salsman of Lincoln, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Carson Allen Salsman born on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. He weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces and was 20.5 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Dick and Cindy Salsman and Larry and Janice Peterson all of Grant, Neb. Great-grandparents are Allen and Gerry Peterson of Lewellen, Neb., Kenneth Yoder of Chappell, Neb., and Charley and Doralyn Salsman of Grant, Neb.

    Ryan and Amy Boldt of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Oscar Douglas Boldt, born Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant.
     Oscar weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21 3/4 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Doug and Sharon Tatum of Grant, and Doug and Mary Ann Boldt of Callaway, Neb.
     A brother, Taylor, 13, welcomed Oscar home.
     Dr. Christopher Hall was the attending physician.

    Mathew and Lonnie Nolt of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Lane Mathew Nolt, born Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 at 5:13 p.m., at Perkins County Community Hospital.
     Lane weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Glenn and Pauline Nolt of Lancaster, Pa.; Janice Kaylor of Mount Joy, Pa., and Michael Engle of Hershey, Pa.
     Dr. Christopher Hall was the attending physician.

    Cameron and Jaima Geisert of Pender, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Anastin Kay Geisert, born Friday, Dec. 15, 2006. She weighed 7 pounds and 10 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by her big sister, Alyssa, 2 years old.
     Grandparents are Bruce and Donell Geisert of Grant, Neb., and Jerry and Jean Karlen of Pender, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Paul and Kathy Bottom of Grant, Rosie Johnson of Omaha, Neb., and John and Betty Hirshburg of Broomfield, Colo.

    Craig and Christine Quiring are the proud parents of a son, Samuel Rylan Quiring born on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006 at 2:56 p.m. He weighed 9 pounds and 15 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     He was welcomed home by sister Taylor, 7, and brothers Joshua, 4, and Zachariah, 2. Grandparents are Alden and LaVerna Quiring of Henderson, Neb., and Randy and Sylvia Regier of Madrid, Neb.

    Brad and Mindy Dickinson of Grant, Neb. are the proud parents of a daughter, Kenna Elizabeth, born Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006 at 6:28 p.m. at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     Kenna weighed 7 pounds, 1 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Steve and Jackie Broeder of Grant; Wendell and Jean Kopeland of Ogallala, Neb.; and Gene and Judy (Scott) Dickinson of Sidney, Neb.
     Great grandparents are Ed and Roberta Hartman of Ogallala; Claira Bell Dickinson of Lodgepole, Neb.; and Earl and Louise Broeder of North Platte, Neb.
     Kenna was welcomed home by a sister, Jakelynn, nine.
     Attending physician was Dr. Weaver.

    Seth and Casandra Cockerill of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Hannah Jo, born Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006 at 10:30 p.m. at Perkins County Community Hospital.
     Hannah weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Ron and Christi Klima of Grant; and Mel Sides of Piedmont, S.D.
     Great-grandparents are Keith and Betty Larsen of Grant; Don Sides of Grant; and Estaline Cockerill of Scott City, Kan.
     Hannah joins two brothers, Austin, nine and Aaron, six, and a sister, Sarah, 21 months.
     Attending physician was Dr. Hall.

    Kraig and Jessica Wykert of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Jackson Reed Wykert, born Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006 at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant.
     He weighed 7 pounds, and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Mike and Peggy Coffman of Halsey, Neb., and Kenny and Patsy Wykert of Grant.
     Great-grandparents are Dorothy Wykert of Grant and Bus and Dorothy Pueppka of Arthur, Neb.
     Dr. James Plate was the attending physician.

    Aaron and Becky Uehling of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Colson Aaron Uehling, born Monday, Dec. 18, 2006 at 9:53 p.m., at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds and 14 1/4 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Dean and Carol Uehling and Dean and Janet Lagler all of Grant.
     Great-grandparents are Wilma and the late Romaine DeFord and Agnes and the late Faldean Lagler, along with the late Jiggs and Lela Hutsell and the late Laura and Eddie Uehling all of Grant.
     The attending physician was Dr. J. Matt Byrd.

    Tom and Marsha Regehr of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Lane Thomas Regehr, born Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at 7:30 a.m., at Great Plains Regional Hospital, North Platte, Neb. He weighted 6 pounds and 5 1/2 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by two brothers Caleb, 11 years old and Trevor, 4 years old and his sister Mikayla, 8 years old.
     Grandparents are Bruce and Gloria Peaster of Madrid, and Leonard and Dessie Regehr of Buhl, Idaho.
     The attending physician was Dr. Bianco.

    Larry and Kristine Coppersmith of Wallace, Neb., are the proud parents of twins, Noah Davis and Eden Elizabeth Coppersmith, born Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006 at Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital in Denver.
     Noah weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces and was 18 inches in length. Eden weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces and was 17 3/4 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Dorothy Law and Louis and Virginia Coppersmith, all of Elsie.
     Attending physician was Dr. Lisa Farkouh.

    Adam and Valerie Uthlaut of New Florence, Mo., are the proud parents of a daughter, Lila Anne Uthlaut, born Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, 12:40 p.m. at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Mo.
     Lila weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Dennis and Ronda Hutt of Grant, Neb.; and Merlin and Delores Harms of Littleton, Colo.
     Great-grandparents are Lois Hutt of Grant; Ralph and Carol Uthlaut, and Lorena Uthlaut, all of New Florence.
     Kimberly Morse, M.D., was the attending physician.

    Brian and Christina Hall of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Joshua David Hall, born Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 at 5:26 p.m. at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb.
     He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Steven and Gloria Hall of Hutchinson, Kan., and Clarence and Virginia Bieker of Hoxie, Kan.
     Joshua is welcomed home by a brother, Jacob, two.

    Ryan and Talia Pate of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Tyce Elliott Pate, born on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 at 8:17 a.m., at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds and 2 1/2 ounces was 18 1/2 inches length.
     He is welcomed home by his brother, Kolin.
     Grandparents are Eldon and Delilah Pate of Esbon, Kan., and Alan and Susan Stasser of Kingfisher, Okla. Great-grandparents are Lorena Pate of Hays, Kan., Hank and Dolores Elliott of Goodland, Kan., Roy and Charlotte Vaala of North Platte, Neb., Fred and Diana Stasser of St. Francis, Kan.

    Spencer and Angela Hansen of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a son Zaybreon J. Reed Hansen, born Monday, Oct. 16, 2006 at the Perkins County Health Services in Grant. He weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Devron and Cindy Hansen of Grant, and JoAnn and the late Jerry McCormick of Madrid. Great-grandparents are Donald and Nancy Hansen of Grant.

    Grant and Kate McClintock of Shelton, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Kendall Helen, born Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 in Kearney, Neb.
     She weighed 9 pounds, and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Duane and Susan McClintock of Elsie, Neb., Joe and Jane Anderson, traveling America, and Charlie and Betty Watt of Plattsmouth, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Warren McClintock of North Platte, Neb.; Kenneth and Bonnie Erickson of Wallace, Neb.; and Duane Anderson of Clarinda, Iowa.
     Kendall is welcomed home by two brothers, Cameron, six, and Aidan, three.

    Troy and Cindy Engel of Omaha, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Tinley Ann Engel, born Nov. 2, 2006, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. She weighted 7 pounds and 12 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by her sister Carlie Patricia, 3 1/2 years old.
     Grandparents are Fred and Pat Engel of Grant, Neb., and Carl Fleming and the late Kathy Fleming of Ralston, Neb.

    Chris and Tara Fries of Lincoln, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Aubrey Danielle Fries, born Friday, Oct. 6, 2006 in Lincoln. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by her brother, Kyan, 2 1/2 years old.
     Grandparents are Richard and Karen Fries of Creason, Iowa; and Karen Glunz of Elsie, Neb.

    Gregg and Janelle Uehling of North Platte, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Addison Kay Uehling, born Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006 at 3:45 p.m., at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte. She weighed 9 pounds and 7 1/2 ounces, and was 21 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by her brother, Carson, 2 1/2 years old.
     Grandparents are Dennis and Ronda Hutt and Bob and Glee Uehling all of Grant, Neb. Great-grandparents are Merlin and Delores Harms of Littleton, Colo., Bus and Dorothy Pueppka of Arthur, Neb., and Lois Hutt of Grant.
     The attending physician was Dr. Weaver.

    Kimberly and Mike Miller of Omaha are the proud parents of a daughter, Allison Rose Miller, born Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006. She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Bernard and Dixie Schroder of Grant, Neb., and Linda Miller and Rick Miller, both of Omaha.
     Great-grandmother is Ruby Schroder of Grant.

    Martin and Kim Doolittle of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Katrina Kay, born Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 at noon at Perkins County Health Services in Grant, Neb.
     Katrina weighed 7 pounds and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Gordon and Janette Ensz and Mary Doolittle, all of Madrid; and Marston Doolittle of North Platte, Neb.
     Katrina was welcomed home by brothers Jeremy, 7, Benjamin, 5 and Anthony, 3.
     Dr. Ruth Demmel was attending physician.

    Nick and Rachel Hanson of Omaha, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Ryleigh Ann Hanson, born on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha. She weighed 6 pounds and 11 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Steve and Susan Hanson of Elsie, and Randy and Lisa Papenhausen of Coleridge, Neb. Great- grandparents are John and Joan Osler of Imperial, Max and Lorraine Hanson of Elsie, Clayton and Darlene Schroeder of Laurel, Neb., and Earl and Shirley Papenhausen of Coleridge.

    Matthew and Chelsey Tines of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Brock Matthew Tines, born Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. He weighed 4 pounds, 9 3/4 ounces and was 18 inches in length.
     He was welcomed home by his big brother, Jarin, age six.
     Grandparents are Dude and Alice Tines of Venango, Neb., Leroy and Sue Jones of Grant and Lynn Scrivner of Norcatur, Kan.

    Jeremy and Johanna Deaver of Ogallala, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Elliana Alexandria Deaver, born Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by siblings Chelsi, age 14, Arianna, age 9, and Reggie, age 7.
     Grandparents are Barbara Brandt of Ogallala, John and Kami Brandt of Brady, Neb., and David and Kathleen Deaver of Grant, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are John and Laverne Brandt of Superior, Neb., the late Roy and Iona Brown of Palisade, Neb., the late Nellie Spear of Ogallala and the late Bernard and Susie Deaver of Grant.

    James and Melissa Husted of Aurora, Colo., are the proud parents of a son, Ladik Jon Husted born Wednesday Aug. 30, 2006 at 9:36 p.m. at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colo. He weighed 5 pounds, 1 ounce and was 18 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Marlene and the late Loren Mohr of Madrid, Neb., and Jon and Nancy Husted of Glenburn, N.D.

    Stephen and Rachelle Gaston of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Elijah Alvin Jerry Gaston, born Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, at 7:23 a.m., at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant. He weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by brother, Austin, age 14, and cousin Zac, age 14.
     Grandparents are Lois Gaston of Grant and the late Alvin Gaston and JoAnn McCormick of Madrid, Neb., and the late Jerry McCormick.
     Attending physician was Dr. Ruth Demmel.

    Jeff and Angie McBride of Ogallala, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Jenna Elizabeth, born Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006 at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.
     Grandparents are David and Susan Norman of Ogallala and Joe and Sheila McBride of Brule, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Marian Clouse of Ogallala, Bev Norman of Grant and Cliff and Adeline McBride of Brule.
     Great-great-grandmother is Daisy Fister of Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant.
     Dr. Ruth Demmel was the attending physician.

    Mike and Amanda Peterson of Casper, Wyo., are the proud parents of a daughter, Greeli Jane Peterson, born Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, at 7:34 p.m., in Casper. She weighed 6 pounds and 2 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Larry and Janice Peterson of Grant, Neb., Alisa Cox of Casper, and Joe and Wendy Hauck of Gillette, Wyo.
     Great-grandparents are Allen and Gerry Peterson of Lewellen, Neb., Mike and Dorothy Hauck of Gillette, and R.C. and Mary Cox of Las Vegas, Nev.
     Attending physician was Dr. Smothers.

    Bryan and Laura Barrett of Gering, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Mason James Barrett, born Thursday, June 1, 2006 at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Neb. He weighed 8 pounds and 11 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Steve and Susan Hanson of Elsie, Neb., and Dan and Linda Barrett of Harrisburg, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Max and Lorriane Hanson of Elsie, Neb., John and Joan Osler of Imperial, Neb., George Jerred of Harrisburg, Neb., and Shirley Barrett of Lawson, Mo.
     Attending physician was Kathryn Painter.

    Brandon and Kathy Metzinger of Wallace, Neb., are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Callum Michael, through the miracle of adoption. He was born on Monday, July 17, 2006 weighing 6 pounds and 18 3/4 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Michael and Barbara Metzinger of Artesian, S.D., Wayne and Mary Lou Hof-mann of Mitchell, S.D., and William and Judy Kelly of Mitchell, S.D. Great-grandparents are Helen Metzinger of Pierre, S.D., and Gerald and Fanny VandeBrake of Orange City, Iowa.

    Matt and Tina Schwartzkopf of Ogallala, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, John Robert Schwartzkopf, born Friday, July 7, 2006 at 4:55 p.m., at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds and 14 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by sisters Sadie Ann, age seven, and Samantha Amy, age three.
     Grandparents are Robert (Bob) and Edica Baxter of Burwell, Neb., Jennetta and the late John Schwartzkopf of Ogallala.
     Attending physician was Dr. James Plate.

    Bill and Jackie Taylor of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Henry Chase Taylor, born Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 1:15 p.m. at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb. He weighed 6 pounds and 14 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by a brother, Huntin James Taylor, age 2 1/2 years.
     Grandparents are Connie Taylor of Ogallala, Neb., Paul and Kathy Taylor of Ogallala, Ben and Karen Lashley of McCook, Neb., and Robin and Aneta Engel of Wauneta, Neb.
     Attending physicians were Drs. Cliff Colglazier, Paul Bottom and Chris Hall.

    Jeremiah and Ashley Johnson of McCook, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Caitlin Clare Johnson, born Monday, July 10, 2006 at 5:59 p.m.
     Caitlin weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Don and Jonie Johnson of Grant, Neb.; Steve Gray of Little Rock, Ark.; and Jim and Michelle Carson of Sherwood, Ark.
     Great-grandparents are Phylbert Johnson of Sargent, Neb.; Glenn and Virginia Ford of Grant; Johnny and Mary Ellen Gray of Forrest City, Ark.; and Alfred and Nell Hamlin of Lonoke, Ark.
     Attending physician was Dr. Wade Fornander of McCook.

    Don and Melissa Ensz of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Adrienne Beth Ensz, born Monday, July 3, 2006. She weighed 9 pounds and 2 ounces.
     Grandparents are Gordon and Janette Ensz of Madrid, Neb., and Milton and Jeanette Koehn of Elsie, Neb.

    Justin and Tiffany Williams of Hershey, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Kooper Jonathan Williams, born Tuesday, May 30, 2006. He was 7 pounds and 15 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by brother, Kane, 2 years old, and sister, Callie, six years old.
     Grandparents are Glenn and Shelly Williams of Grant, Neb., and Rachel and Greg Medina of Ogallala, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Jack and Karen Green of Ogallala, Jess and Joyce Medina of Ogallala and Gilbert and Juanita Lopez of San Antonio, Texas.
     Great-great-grandfather is Herb Davison of Ogallala.

    Amber and Shawn Muir of Rock Springs, Wyo., announce the birth of their son, Wesley Curtis. He was born on Sunday, July 9, 2006. He weighed 6 pounds and 12 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Lynn and Marilyn Muir of Rock Springs, and Ed and Becky Cooley of Grant, Neb. Great-grandmothers are Rosale Cole of Golden Dale, Wash., Juanita Muir of Quartzsite, Ariz., Nancy Hoagland of Ogallala, Neb., and Bonnie Cooley of Broken Bow, Neb. Great-great-grandfather is Roger Chapman of Alliance, Neb.

    Chad and Amy Softley of Kearney, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Grace Elizabeth Softley, born April 19, 2006 at 1:19 p.m. at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. She weighed 5 pounds and 4 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Don and Kay Softley of Grant, Neb., Karol Bogard of Kearney and the late Jan Bogard. Great-grandparents are Florence Nelson of Lincoln, Neb., Marjorie Nieveen of Panama, Neb., and Bill and Fern Taylor of Lincoln.
     Dr. Krieger was the attending physician.

    Christopher and Michelle Hall of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Calla Grace Hall, born Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 10:51 a.m. at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. She weighed 5 pounds and 5 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by her brother, Cai Michael Hall, age two, and her sister, Charis Lauryn Hall, age 3 1/2.
     Grandparents are Larry and Joan Perkins of Colorado Springs, Colo., Judy Hall of Hastings, Neb., and Mike and Sandy Hall of Suffolk, Va.
     Attending physician was Dr. Michael Bianco of North Platte.

    John and Amy Peterson of Omaha are the proud parents of a son, Zachary William, born May 15, 2006 at 3:06 p.m.
     Zachary weighed 10 pounds, and was 21 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Bernard and Dixie Schroder of Grant, Neb., and Don and Bette Peterson of Omaha. Great-grandparents are Ruby Schroder of Grant and Don and Doris Wrede of David City, Neb.
     A brother, Alex, age four, welcomed Zachary home.
     Attending physician was Dr. Robert Martin of Omaha.

    David Dailey and Cashia Engel of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Keegan Ryan Dailey, born Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at 5:24 p.m. at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant. He weighed 7 pounds and 13 3/4 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     Grandparents are David and Lisa Engel of Grant and Don and Carol Dailey of North Platte, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Dean and Dorothy Hatch of Grant, Agnes Engel of Ogallala, Bud and Barbara Johnson of North Platte, and Barbara Dailey of Texas.
     Attending physician was Dr. John Byrd of Ogallala.

    A new son, Reid Douglas Otto, was welcomed home by Matthew and April Otto of Ceresco, Neb. on May 25, 2006, at 8:01 p.m.
     Reid weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Doug and Sue Johnson of Elsie, Neb., and Gary and Sandra Otto of Ulysses, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Bernice Otto of Lincoln; and Edna Schroeder of Seward, Neb.
     Reid's brother Andrew, two-and-a-half, welcomed him home.

    Colby and Tammy Delatour of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Kane Breck Delatour, born Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 3:21 p.m. at the Perkins County Community Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds and 12 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Van and Debbie Delatour of Lewellen, Neb., Barb Wheeler of Lewellen and Rex Wheeler of Colorado.
     Great-grandparents are Ted and Irene Fiesterman of Lewellen.
     Attending physicians were Dr. Ruth Demmel and Dr. James Plate.

    Charles McGraw and Stephanie Burge of Kearney are the proud parents of a daughter, Elizabeth Leah Burge McGraw, born on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 7:16 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds and 10 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are LaVonne McGraw of Broken Bow, Neb., and Wayne and Nancy Burge of Grant. Great-grandparents are Elva Sweley of Litchfield, Neb., and LaVene Burge of Madrid, Neb.
     Attending physician was Dr. Deann Psota.

    Wes and Marcy Ranfeld of Newton, Kan., are the proud parents of a son, Wyatt James Ranfeld, born May 18, 2006 at 8:51 p.m. at Newton Medical Center in Newton. He weighed 8 pounds and 2 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Del and Kathy Sperling of Grant, Neb., and Kelly and Phyllis Ranfeld of Whitewater, Kan. Great-grandmother is Irene Sperling of Newton.

    Brad and Sara Bartek of Cortland, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Morgan Marie Bartek, born Friday, May 19 , 2006, at 9:57 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds and 4 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Danny and Audrey Martin of Grant, Neb., Sharon Bartek of Lincoln, Neb., and Eldon Morgan of Broken Bow, Neb. Great-grandparents are Marge Bruce of Grant and Mabel Morgan of Harrison, Neb.

    Rick and Tiffany (Bliss) Heithoff are the proud parents of a daughter, Zoe Alexis Heithoff, born Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 2:10 a.m., at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Lincoln, Neb. He weighed 8 pounds and 11 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Steve and Marcia Bliss of Waverly, Neb., and Delbert and Avis Heithoff of Elgin, Neb. Great-grandparents are Pauline Lyon of Grant, Neb., and Phil and Peggy Bliss of Omaha.

    Ben and Jill Pelster of Elsie, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Reagan Lee Pelster, born May 5, 2006 at 10:31 a.m. at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. She weighed 9 pounds, 7 3/4 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Welcoming her at home is big sister Sydney, 3 1/2 years old.
     Grandparents are Steve and Ann Day of Madrid, Neb., and Greg and Carm Pelster of Elsie.
     Great-grandparents are Sharon Day of Madrid, Gene and Alberta Panning of Kearney, Neb., and Lielah Talbott of Rapid City, S.D.

    Jennifer Ciemiewicz and Ryan Benge of Ogallala, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Olivia Alexandra Benge, born Monday, April 24, 2006 at 5:13 p.m., at Perkins County Hospital in Grant, Neb. She weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by her brother, Symon, 4 1/2 years old.
     Grandparents are Don and Colleen Benge of Grant and Judy Denisse of Ogallala. Great-grandparents are Fern Benge and Kermit and Maxine Fosbinder, both of Grant, and Anna Denisse of Ogallala.
     The attending physician was Dr. Cliff Colglazier.

    Dustin and Elizabeth Hanson of Axtell, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Tyler Andrew Hanson, born Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Dan and Roxie Hanson of Madrid, Neb., and Dave and Candy Conklin of Papillion, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Dale and Lillian Hanson of Elsie, Neb., Katie Regier of Madrid and Helen Conklin of Providence, R.I.

    Elkanah and Kendra Doolittle of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Samantha Lyn, born Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 3:53 a.m. at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb.
     Samantha was 5 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Garold and Nancy Peaster of Madrid; Mary Doolittle of Madrid and Marston Doolittle of North Platte.
     Samantha joins a brother, Jaydon, age three.
     Attending physician was Dr. Ruth Demmel.

    Darin and Tara Tjaden of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Dawson Frank Tjaden, born Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at 11:20 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Ken and Patsy Wykert of Grant and Roger and Bernita Tjaden of Madrid, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Dorothy and the late Dwayne Wykert of Grant, Lela and the late Frank Tjaden of Grant and Bus and Dorothy Pueppka of Arthur, Neb.
     Attending physician was Dr. Michael Trierweiler.

    Dustin and Melissa Dolezal of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Caitlyn Marie, born Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant.
     Caitlyn weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Mike and Kathy Dolezal of Venango, Neb.
     Great grandparents are Stan and Gwen Dolezal of Big Springs, Neb.
     Caitlyn was welcomed home by a brother, Blake, 2 1/2.
     Attending physician was Dr. Hall.

    Fred and Denise Ball of McCook, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Connor Dean Ball, born Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 9:55 a.m. at McCook Community Hospital in McCook. He weighed 7 pounds and 15 1/2 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by a brother, Jacob, age 2.
     The baby's grandfather is Jerry Whips of Grant, Neb.
     Attending physician was Dr. Lori Reese.

    Chris and Amanda Martin of Pine, Ariz., are the proud parents of a son, Clayton Anthony Martin, born Monday, March 27, 2006, at 1:25 p.m. He weighed 9 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by his sister, Brianna, age 5, and his brother, Nathan, age 2.
     Grandparents are Danny and Audrey Martin of Grant, Neb.

    Jeff and Wendy Skeels of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Benjamin David Skeels, born Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by two brothers, Alex, 11 years old and Joshua, 6 years old.
     Grandparents are Mary Ann and the late Verl Stinnette of Imperial, Neb., Kenny and Deb Hutsell of Grant, and David and Connie Skeels of Brandon, Neb. Great-grandparents are Ron and Geneva Sauers of Julesburg, Colo.

    Kyle and Holly Largent of Hil-dreth, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Emma Heidi Ann Largent, born Monday, March 13, 2006, at 3:35 p.m., in Kearney, Neb. She weighed 6 pounds and 5 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Craig and Patty Clough of Grant, Neb., and Kathy Largent of Hildreth.
     Great grandparents are Lloyd and Zet Anderson and Ward and Mildred Clough of Otis, Colo., and Betty Eichman of Grand Island, Neb., and Jack and Dorothy Lar-gent of Hastings, Neb.
     Emma is named after her great-great grandmother, Emma Boeh-mer, who was Mildred Clough's mother.

    Jason and Erin Purdy of Scottsbluff, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Silas Adam Purdy, born Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006 in Scottsbluff. He weighed 8 pounds and 11 ounces and was 21 and 1/2 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by brother Jonah.
     Grandparents are Jerry and Tina Purdy of Imperial, Neb., and Marilyn Osler-Kenesaw.
     Great grandparents are Beulah Purdy of Grant, Neb., Carmen Brand of Ogallala, Neb., Georgia Osler-Kenesaw, and Dale and Florence Schmidt of Lincoln.

    Seth and Debbie Thiesen of Crescent, Iowa are the proud parents of a daughter, Elizabeth Lee Thiesen, born Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006 at Jenny Edmunsen Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Don and Noni Thiesen of Ogallala, Neb., formerly of Madrid, Neb., and Larry and Kathy Voss of Mineola, Iowa.

    Chris and Jeanette Norman of Littleton, Colo., are the proud parents of a son, Benjamin Christopher Norman, born Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006 in Littleton.
     Benjamin weighed six pounds, two ounces, and was 19 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Dan and Carla Eddie and Dave and Susan Norman, all of Ogallala, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Marian Clouse of Ogallala, Bev Norman of Grant, Neb., and Marvin and Sue Nussbaum of Broadwater, Neb.
     Great great-grandmother is Ethel Clouse of Grant.

    Brian and Dana Taylor of San Diego, Calf., are the proud parents of a son, Benjamin Jack Taylor, born Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at Balboa Naval Medical Center in San Diego. He weighed 7 pounds and 14 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by brother Matthew, 15 months. Grandparents are Tim and Lynn Taylor of Grant, Teresa Durbin of Queen Creek, Ariz., and Allen Brown of Yuma, Ariz. Great-grandparents are Shirley Taylor of Grant and the late Ken Taylor and Dorothy Bengel of Florida and the late John D. Bengel.

    Jeremy and Mandy Franklin of Lincoln, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Johnathan Lowell Franklin, born Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. He weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches in length.
     Grandparents are John and Lynda Monson and Mark and Lynell Franklin of Wallace, Neb. Great-grandparents are Jim and Inez Fattig of Wallace and Wanda Franklin of Kearney, Neb.

    Chris and Korene Flaming of Elsie, Neb., are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Kendyl Christine Flaming. She was born Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006 at North Platte Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Kendyl is welcomed home by her brother Kyler, age 20 months.
     Grandparents are Lynn and Marlene Flaming of Elsie, Larry Harsin of Minden, Neb., and Chris and Reza Rafat of Lincoln, Neb.

    Tim and Madae Gartner of Rapid City, S.D. are proud parents of twins, born Dec. 15, 2005.
     Trevor Gabriel weighed 4 pounds, 14.7 ounces and was 17.5 inches long. He was born at 5:22 p.m.
     His sister, Allison Kay, weighed 4 pounds, 1.1 ounce, and was 17.5 inches long. She was born at 5:23 p.m.
     Bill, formerly of Elsie, Neb., and Ellen Gartner of Crawford are the grandparents.
     Marge Bruce of Grant, Neb. is great-grandmother.

    Kari (Payne) and James Doyle of Atlanta, Ga., announce the arrival of Anna Catherine Payne, born Nov. 6, 2005.
     Grandparents are Kurt and Karen Payne of Grant, Neb., and Mary Ellen Doyle of Atlanta, Ga.
     Great-grandmother is Anna (Kay) Catherine Cheney of Grant.
     A brother, James, 13, and a sister, Ashley, 11, welcomed Anna home.

    Matt and Lacy Beard of Venango, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Colby John Beard, born Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005 at 8:55 a.m. at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb.
     Colby was 5 pounds, 7 ounces, and 18 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Mike and Kathy Kramer of Paxton, Neb.; Dennis and Deb Hansen of Grant and Albert Beard of Venango.
     Colby was welcomed home by a brother, Tyler, two-and-a-half, and a sister KyLee, four.
     Dr. Plate and Dr. Demmel were the attending physicians.

    Tyson and Clarise Ruder of Grand Junction, Colo., are the proud parents of a daughter, Shylo Leslie Ruder, born Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005.
     Shylo was 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Vickie Gartner and John Ruder of Meeker, Colo., Mary Gale Thompson of Grand Junction, and Randy Stubblefield of Moab, Utah.
     Great-grandparents are Twilla Gartner and the late Bill Gartner of Grant, Neb., Jim and Bev Stubblefield of Moab, Utah and Harry Thompson of Green River, Utah.

    Adam and Amber Uehling of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Ella Dawn, born Friday, Dec. 2, 2005 at 1:24 a.m., at Perkins County Community Hospital.
     Ella weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Dean and Carol Uehling and Kelly and Sherri Soper, all of Grant.
     Great-grandparents are Ron and Bev Johnson and Roberta Soper, all of Big Springs.
     Dr. Ruth Demmel was the attending physician.

    Jon and Nancy Nikkel of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Harrison Jon, born Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at 11:30 p.m., at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb. He weighed 5 pounds and 11 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by his brother, Cole, 4 years old, and his sister, Cheyenne, 3 years old.
     Grandparents are Lee and Carol Nikkel of Madrid and Kelly and Darlene Toews of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.
     The attending physician was Dr. Chris Hall.

    Tom and Valerie Foster of Brandon, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Nolan Thomas Foster, born November 10, 2005.
     Nolan weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Rex and Lucille Foster of Brandon, and Jerry and Arlene Johnson of Wahoo, Neb.
     Nolan was welcomed home by a sister, Lila, eight, and a brother, Hayden, 22 months.
     Dr. Michael Trierweiler was the attending physician.

    Keith and Marita Yost of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Ashlyn Nicole Yost, born Monday, Nov. 7, 12:15 a.m. at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb.
     Ashlyn weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Darrel and Helen Yost of Madrid, and Warren and Jane Unruh of Lehigh, Kan.
     A sister, Vanessa, age two, welcomed Ashlyn home.
     Dr. Ruth Demmel was the attending physician.

    Jason and Adair Reese of Ogallala, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Ava Lynn Reese, born Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005. She weighed 7 pounds and 1 ounce.
     Grandparents are Troy and Pennie Reese of Grant and Mic and Jolynn Moffet of Shelton, Neb. Great-grandparents are Pat Schipper of Ft. Collins, Colo., Dwayne and Dorothy Reese of Ogallala, Vaughn and Sandy Bombeck and Teresa Moffett, all of Shelton. Great-great-grandmother is Vern Dettman of Ft. Collins.

    Ryan and Michaela Potts of Lincoln, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Kailee Brecklynn Potts, born Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005 at 6:18 a.m., at Bryan LGH-East Hospital in Lincoln. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Mike and Marcia Frerichs of Grant, Neb., and Ken and Jane Potts of Elsie, Neb. Great-grandparents are Theone Kent of Grant, Erwin and Doris Frerichs of Grant, Dorothy Faught of Elsie and Dorothy Potts of Lincoln.

    Shaun and Desiree' Poppe of Grant, are the proud parents of a son, Bronson Lee Poppe, born Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005 at 7:15 a.m., at the Ogallala Commnity Hospital in Ogallala. He weighed 6 pounds and was 19 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by brother, Brock, 2 1/2 years old.
     Grandparents are Rick and Lola Jones of Madrid, Merle Poppe of Grant, Catherine Edge of Amherst, Colo. Great-grandparents are Lawrence Boldt and the late Lorraine Boldt, Oak Hills, Calif., Owen Jones of Imperial, Neb., Orville and Marilyn Poppe of Brule, Neb., Ray and Beverley Burkhart of Thornton,Colo.
     The attending physician was Dr. Byrd.

    Matt and Wendy Sheffield of Denver, Colo., are the proud parents of a daughter, Sophie Ellen Sheffield, born on Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at 12:24 p.m., at the Littleton Hospital in Denver. She weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces.
     She is welcomed home by her big sister, Lainey, 18 months old. Grandparents are Monte and Ruth Sheffield of Wallace, Neb., and Marv and Ellen Wemhoff of Kearney, Neb. Great-grandmothers are Elaine Turnquist of Axtell, Neb., and Ann Keller and Sylvia Wemhoff of Humphrey, Neb.

    Robin and Paul Quinn of St. Joseph, Mo., are the proud parents of a son, Wyatt Levi Quinn, born Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005. He weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by his half-brother, Michael, 15 years old and his half-sister, Marissa, 16 years old.
     Grandparents are Doug and Kathy Schroder of Grant, Neb., and Rosemary and the late Tom Quinn of St. Joseph.

    Ryan and Kristine Aerni of Vacaville, Calif., are the proud parents of a daughter, Shayla Aerni, born Dec. 16, 2003, in China.
     Shayla is welcomed into her adopted family by a sister, Alex, 7 years old, and a brother, Conner, 6 years old.
     Grandparents are Mel and Kathy Aerni of Madrid, Neb., Bob and Pam Ducharme of Texas and Don and Alice Helmer of California. Great-grandmother is Jean Schutz of Benkelman, Neb.

    Ryan and Stacy Kuhlman of Wallace, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Sklyer Lynn Kuhlman, born Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at 8:04 a.m., at Perkins County Hospital in Grant, Neb. She weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by her brother, Dylan, 3 years old.
     Grandparents are Bruce and Ann Fulk of Wallace, Neb., Cathy Gaudreault of Cozad, Neb., and Kent Kuhlman of North Platte, Neb. Great-grandparents are Jake and Lillian Tepley of Elsie, Neb., Fern Fulk of Wallace and LeRoy and Ester Gaudreault of Cozad.
     Attending physicians were Dr. Paul Bottom and Dr. Christopher Hall.

    Doug and Toni Smith of Omaha, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Cole Robert Smith, born Sunday, Aug. 14, at 4:43 a.m. at Lakeside Hospital.
     Cole weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Marvin and Nancy Anson of Stanton, Neb., and Stephen and Linda Longwell of Omaha.
     Attending physician was Dr. Simmons.

    A baby boy, Mason Riley Toner, was recently welcomed home by Jim and Nikki Toner of Grant, Neb.
     Mason was born at Perkins County Community Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005 at 5:50 p.m. He was 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Bob and Susan Dickson of Wray, Colo., and Kent and Annette Jones of Jefferson City, Mo.
     Mason was welcomed home by three brothers, Garrett, nine, Brennan, eight, and Chase, four, and one sister, Makenzie, three.
     Dr. Paul Bottom was the attending physician.

    Dustin and Sandy Wilkie of Grand Island, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Bricen Matthew Wilkie, born Friday, Aug. 5, 2005, at 12:33 a.m., at Saint Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Tom and Edi Mathiesen of Wallace, Neb., and Dallas and Marg Wilkie of Paxton, Neb. Great-grandparents are Jean and Leabelle Mathiesen of Valentine, Neb., Judy Post of Dodge City, Kan., and Ardell Wilkie of Marysville, Kan.

    Dan and Jody Lungrin are the proud parents of a son, Matthew Dean Lungrin born Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at 8:29 a.m., at GPRMC in North Platte, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 1/2 ounces and he was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by his big sister Morgan, two years old.
     Grandparents are Marylin Broekemeier of Gibbon, Neb., and Carol Lungrin of North Platte. Great-grandmother is Bernadine Hastings of Elsie, Neb.

    Michael and Heather Wendell of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Mikale Drew Wendell, born Friday, July 15, 2005 at 12:43 p.m. CDT at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. He was 6 pounds and 4 1/2 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by his brother, Matthew, age four years.
     Grandparents are Kelly and Sherri Soper and Mark and Barbara Wendell, all of Grant.
     Great-grandparents are Ronald and Beverly Johnson and Roberta Soper, all of Big Springs, Neb., Evelyn Anderson of Clackamas, Ore., and Roger and Maxine Wendell of Georgetown, Texas.
     The attending physician was Dr. Johng.

    Russell and Stephanie Jones of Wetumpka, Ala., are the proud parents of a son, Noah Russell Jones, born Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 1:23 p.m. in Montgomery, Ala., at Baptist East Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Mike and Rita Long of Grant, Neb., and Gary and Billie Jones of Montgomery.
     Great-grandparents are Bill and Virginia Long of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Elsie Harrison of Mobile, Ala. Great-great-grandmother is Eva Miller of Marshalltown.
     Attending physician was Dr. Winston Ashurst.

    Matt and Teresa Koehn of Elsie, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Carson Jay Koehn, born Friday, July 8, 2005 at 4:44 a.m. at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds and 1 ounce and was 20 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by his brother, Cade, age 2 1/2 years.
     Grandparents are Milton and Jeannette Koehn of Elsie and Carlos and Judy Ensz of Bruneau, Id.
     Attending physician was Dr. Ruth Demmel.

    Troy and Amy Bowen of Denver, Colo., are the proud parents of a son, Ty Jerome Bowen, born Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. He weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Connie Cohen and the late Jerome Cohen of Grant, Neb., and Jack and Mary Bowen of Shelton, Neb. Great-grandparents are Cloid and Eva Mae Schmitz of Curtis, Neb., and Gerald and Carolyn Cohen of North Platte, Neb.

    Jeremy and Tricia Pankonin of Grand Island, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Jordan Elizabeth, born Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center.
     She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Larry and Diana Pankonin of Grant, Neb.; Carol Boernke of Aztec, N.M.; Bill Boernke of Lincoln, Neb.; and Jim and Jan Lund of Casper, Wyo.
     Great-grandparents are Elmer and Gerry Pankonin of Grant; Ernie Fosbinder of Ogallala, Neb.; Doris Vore of Sundance, Wyo.; and Dorothy Lund of Riverton, Wyo.
     Jordan was welcomed home by her two-and-a-half year old bro-ther, Jared.

    Marhlon and Lori Brown of Ceresco, Neb., proudly announce the birth of a daughter, Ashley Nicole, born Saturday, June 18, 2005 at Bryan-LGH East Hospital in Lincoln, Neb.
     She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Al and Jean Jorgensen of Venango, Neb.; and Roger and the late Jessie Brown of Scottsbluff, Neb.

    Colby and Tami Cook of Elsie, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Kaitlin Jesse Cook, born Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at 8:59 a.m., at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb. She weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by her sister, Kimberly, age 11, and her brother, Kiffen, age 6.
     Grandparents are Lynn and Joyce Cook and Karen Glunz all of Elsie. Great-grandmother is Christina Rood of Broken Bow, Neb.
     The attending physician was Dr. Paul Bottom.

    Troy and Kim Glunz of Wallace, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Carson Douglas Glunz, born Saturday, April 23, 2005 at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. He weighed 6 pounds and 3 1/2 ounces and was 18 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Karen Glunz of Elsie, Neb., and the late Fred Glunz, Jr., and Doug and Karol Raney of Wallace.

    Kelly and Ashlee Smith of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Gavin Spencer Smith, born Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 12:48 p.m. at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb. He weighed 6 pounds and 1 1/2 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by brother, Kaden, age three years and sister, Vanessa, age six years.
     Grandparents are Jim and Marla Smith of Ogallala, Neb., and Devren and Cindy Hansen of Grant.
     Great-grandparents are Don and Nancy Hansen of Grant, Stan and Goldie Smith of Imperial and Willa Houser of Scottsbluff, Neb.
     The attending physician was Kristi Kohl.

    Tara Croup and Shane Schulz of Denver, Colo., are the proud parents of a daughter, Nevaeh Ione, born Friday, April 29, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., at Swedish Hospital in Denver. She weighed 8 pounds and was 20 3/4 inches in length.

    Ryan and Carol Cornelius of Grant are the proud parents of a son, Trevor Ryan Cornelius, born Thursday, May 12, 2005, at 1 p.m., at Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. Trevor weighed 7 pounds and 6 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Jim and Eva Russell of Benkelman, Neb., and Dana and Linda Cornelius of Madrid. Great-grandparents are Esther Krug of Benkelman, Clarence Palu of Madrid and Eldon and Jeanie Cornelius of North Platte.

    Clayton and Karen Giesbrecht of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Kristine Rose Giesbrecht, born Thursday, March 31, 2005, at 3:06 p.m., at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb. She weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by her brothers, Clay, age eight, and Austin, age six, and her sister, Anna, age three.
     Grandparents are Irene Gies-brecht and Walter and Linda Toews all of Madrid.
     The attending physician was Dr. Paul Bottom.

    Sheldon and Tammy Giesbrecht of Madrid, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Kara Beth Giesbrecht, born Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at 9:50 p.m., at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb. She weighed 5 pounds and 15 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by her brothers, Jordan, age seven, and Luke, age two, and her sister, Kyla, age five.
     Grandparents are Irene Giesbrecht of Madrid and Howard and Edith Reimer of Ringwood, Okla.
     Attending physician was Dr. Cliff Colglazier.

    Randy and Heather Wright of Evans, Colo., are the proud parents of a son, Clayton William Wright, born Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 5:30 a.m., at the Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colo. He weighed 7 pounds and 13 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by his sister, Emily, 4 years old.
     Grandparents are Bill and Carolyn Wright of Grant, Neb., and Lealand and Wanda Larsen of Ravenna, Neb.
     Great-grandmothers are Vivian Todd of Imperial, Neb., and Verlene Wright formerly of Imperial.

    Ole and Rochelle Sihm of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Ethan Zak Sihm, born Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at 10:43 a.m., at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant. He weighed 7 pounds and 3 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by his brother, Ian, two years old.
     Grandparents are Maynard and Jan Hansen of Grant and Poul and Lis Sihm of Brande, Denmark. Great-grandmother is Gladys Hansen of Kearney, Neb.
     The attending physician was Dr. Cliff Colglazier.

    Jeff and Tonya Olsen of Imperial, Neb., are the proud parents of a boy, Jensen Jeffrey Olsen, born Friday, April 1, 2005, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds and 5 ounces and was 19 inches long.
     Grandparents are Bill and Carmen Richmond of Grant and Keith and Doris Olsen of Grant.
     Great-grandmother is Lucille Richmond of Grant.

    Grant, Neb., native, Melissa Lampmann and Shaun Ehrhart of Stillwater, Okla., are the proud parents of a son, Shaun William Ehrhart, born Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. He weighed 9 pounds and was 22 inches long.
    Grandparents are Jim and Roxie Lampmann of Grant and John and Debby Ehrhart of Jones, Okla. Great-grandparents are Rita Ridgway of Elwood, Neb., Bernita Lampmann of Inland, Neb., Ted and Barbara DuPaul of Conroe Texas, and Joyce Ehrhart of San Antonio, Texas.

    Brent and Angela Gloy of Ithaca, N.Y., are the proud parents of a daughter, Meredith Grace Gloy, born Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005. Meredith weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Don and Jorga Gloy of Grant, Neb., and Don and Michelle Krueger of Potomac, Md.
     Great-grandmothers are Mary Coviello and Winnifred Krueger.

    Jennifer Meyer and Jason Noyes of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Alexa Lanae Noyes, born Saturday, March 5, 2005, at 3:57 a.m., at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 18 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Tim and Kathy Meyer of Grant, Stephanie Noyes of Champion, Neb., and Richard Noyes of Fort Collins, Colo.
     Dr. Paul Bottom was the attending physician.

    Joel and Lisa Long of Omaha, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Courtney Joyce Long, born Thursday, March 3, 2005, at 5:24 p.m., at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. She weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Joyce Long of Grant, Neb., and Ken and Gloria Schaefer of Columbus, Neb.

    Seth Cockerill and Casandra Klima of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Sarah Reyhan Cockerill, born Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at 8:17 p.m., at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb. She weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by brothers, Austin Fay, age seven, and Aaron Fay, age four.
     Grandparents are Ron and Christi Klima of Grant, Melonie Sides of Piedmont, S.D., and the late Gary Cockerill. Great-grandparents are Keith and Betty Larsen of Grant, Don Sides of Grant, and Estaline Cockerill of Scott City, Kan.
     The attending physician was Dr. Cliff Colglazier.

    Jason and Tiffany (Fidler) Schnell of Gretna, Neb., are thrilled to announce the birth of their new baby girl on Feb. 21, 2005. Jocelyn Tucker Schnell weighed 8 pounds and 15 ounces and was 20 inches long.
     Jocelyn was welcomed home by big brother, Taylor, 3 years old, and twins sisters, Lauren and Lindsay, 1 year old.
     Grandparents are Keith and Virginia Fidler of Omaha, Neb., and Everett and Dianne Schnell of Gretna. Great-grandparents are Ethel Flynn of Lincoln Neb., Helen Fidler of Grant, Neb., and Emil and Barb Beyer of Gretna.

    Jeff and Andrea Dilsaver of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Kaylee Marie Dilsaver, born Feb. 10, 2005, at 12:01 p.m. in Augusta, Ga. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length.
     She was adopted by her parents on Feb. 23, 2005 from Atlanta, Ga.
     Grandparents are Bob and Anita Cummings of Grant, Neb., and Tom and Vickie Dilsaver of Big Springs, Neb. Great-grandparents are Betty Cummings of Wallace, Neb., Ray Henry and Gladys Sexton of Mullen, Neb., and Bruno and Donna Janssen of Arapahoe, Neb.

    Chad and Kimberly Hightower are the proud parents of a son, Zachary Austin Hightower, born Jan. 7, 2005 at 10:48 a.m., at Lemoore Naval Hospital in Lemoore, Calif. Zachary weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces and was 19 inches long.
     Grandparents are Jamie and Pat Forch of Trenton, Neb., and Ken and Joyce Hightower of Grant, Neb. Great-grandparents are Willard and Vernie Hoyt of Culbertson, Neb., and Wilma Hightower of Hannibal, Mo.

    Steve and Brenda McClenahan of Grant, Neb., are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Mallory Grace McClenahan on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005 at 10:08 a.m.
     Mallory weighed five pounds, 12 ounces and was 18 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Judy and Galen Tickle and Connie and Garvin McClenahan, all of Grant. Great-grandparents are Helen Tickle, Doris McClenahan and Toby and Clem Hansen, all of Grant.
     Mallory was welcomed home by a sister, Courtney, age nine.
     Attending the birth were Dr. Cliff Colglazier and Dana McArtor, R.N.

    Spencer and Michelle Clouse of Utica, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Connor Dale Clouse, born Aug. 28, 2004, at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Monte and Teresa Clouse of Grant, Neb., and Rick and Nancy Cradick of Utica. Great-grandparents are Marian Clouse of Ogallala, Neb., and Herman and Jean Fehlhafer of Seward, Neb. Great-great-grandmother is Ethel Clouse of Grant.

    Shelby Kammerer of Grant, Neb., announces the birth of a daughter, Kaydence Noelle Kammerer, born Jan. 9, 2005 at Perkins County Community Hospital.
     Kaydence weighed seven pounds, nine ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Kyle and Lana Kammerer of Grant. Great-grandparents are Arlene and the late Marvin Kammerer of Republican City, Neb., Georgina and the late Merlin Bates of Akron, Colo., and Dan and Babe Hudson of Ogallala, Neb.
     Dr. Cliff Colglazier was the attending physician.

    Jess and Andrea (Brown) Buller of Mead, Neb., are the parents of a baby girl, Elisabet Madrene Buller, born Jan. 18, 2005 at 4:04 a.m., at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Neb. She weighed 8 pounds and 10 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by brother Jakob, 2 years old.
     Grandparents are Louis and Lauretta Brown of Grant, Neb., and Steven and Diane Buller of Henderson, Neb. Great-grandparents are Cornelius and Lillian Mierau and Edith Buller all of Henderson and Merle Frazee of Eads, Colo.
     Jenda Stauffer, CNM (certified nurse midwife) assisted with the delivery.

    James and Julie Hawkins of Arthur, Neb., are the parents of a baby boy, Ward Spencer Hawkins, born Jan. 11, 2005 at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. He weighed 8 pounds and 13 3/4 ounces was 22 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Margaret Hawkins of Arthur and Jim and Zelda Klooz of Taylor, Neb. Great-grandparents are Ila Horner and Clark and Darlene Klooz of Sargent, Neb.

    Jerod and Ann Burge of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Delaney Brynn Burge, born Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004 at 12:38 a.m., at Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. She weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches in length.
     She is welcomed home by twin brothers, Derrick and Bronson, 7 years old.
     Grandparents are Butch and Donna Burge of Madrid, Neb., and Dick and Phyllis Schoenholz, Ohiowa, Neb. Great-grandparents are LaVene Burge and the late Glen Burge of Elsie, Neb., Ted and Mary Heinemann of Grant and Orville Duis and the late Martha Duis of Diller, Neb., and the late Ron and Ella Schoenholz.
     The attending physician was Dr. Weaver.

    Erik and Susan (Theiler) Hauserman of Minden, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Seth Erik Hauserman, born Dec. 26, 2004. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long. He has two brothers at home, Ryan 9 and Jacob 6.
     Grandparents are Larry and Phyllis Theiler of Paxton, Neb., and Rick and Melodee Hauserman of Minden. Great-grandparents are Rogene Braun of Omaha and Evelyn Hauserman of Holdrege, Neb.

    Cameron and Jaima Geisert of Pender, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Alyssa Karlen Geisert, born Nov. 23, 2004. She weighed 7 pounds and 10 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Bruce and Donell Geisert of Grant, Neb., and Jerry and Jean Karlen of Pender.
     Great-grandparents are Paul and Kathy Bottom of Grant, Rosie Johnson of Ogallala, Neb., and John and Betty Hirshburg of Broomfield, Colo.

    Spencer and Lisa Neely of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Tyson Jacob Neely, born Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant. He weighed 6 pounds and 15 ounces, and was 20 inches in length.
    He is welcomed home by his two sisters, Alexis, 6 years old and Madison, 3 years old.
    Grandparents are Paul and Debbie Dolan of Indianola, Neb., and Bill and Lynda Neely of Trenton, Neb. Great-grandparents are Opal Dolan of Indianola, Rita Curren of Albion, Neb., and Ruth and Ellsworth Brown of Trenton.
    The attending physician was Dr. Paul Bottom.

    Rachael and Dusty DeLand of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Makynna Sue DeLand, born Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant. She weighed 7 pounds and 14 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Jim and Charlene Dolezal of Big Springs, Neb., Don DeLand of Wray, Colo., and Donna DeLand of Billings, Mont.
     The attending physician was Dr. Paul Bottom.

    Randy and Jayne Schlem of Ogallala, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Logan T. Schlem, born Friday, Nov. 26, 2004 at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds and 5 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by his sister, Tineale Peterson, age 8.
     Grandparents are Larry and Shirley Schlem and Evie and Joe Dunn, all of Ogallala.
     The attending physician was Dr. Paul Bottom.

    Zachariah Reece Quiring was born Nov. 11, 2004 at Aurora Memorial Hospital at 10:33 a.m. He weighed 9 lbs 12 1/2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Proud parents are Craig and Christine Quiring, sister Taylor, 5 and brother, Joshua, 2. Grandparents are Alden and LaVerna Quiring of Henderson, Neb., and Randy and Sylvia Regier of Grant, Neb.

    Brad and Corina Lytle of Columbus, Miss., are the proud parents of a boy, Evan Nicholas, born Nov. 19, 2004.
     He weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.
     He has an older brother, Sean Allen, to welcome him home.
     Grandparents are Fritz and Rebecca McCormick of Imperial, Neb., and Randy and Melanie Lytle of Columbus.
     Great-grandparents are Doc and Celeste Dowdle of Columbus, Miss., Carmen Carrasco of Longmont, Colo., Della McCormick of Dacono, Colo. and Ted and Anita Coleman of Dayton, Ohio.

    Stacy and Krystal Friesen of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Kyler Shay Friesen, born Aug. 2, 2004 at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant. He weighed 7 pounds and 4 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by brother, Alex, age two.
     Grandparents are Weston and Linda Friesen of Ogallala, Neb., and Garold and Nancy Peaster of Madrid, Neb.
     Attending physician was Dr. Ruth Demmel.

    Gregory Elmquist and Jennifer Bencomo of Amherst, Colo., are the proud parents of a son, Izeah Gregory Elmquist, born Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004 at the Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke, Colo. He weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     He is welcomed home by his brothers, Joel, age seven, and Angel, age five.
     Grandparents are Joel and Frostee DelaFuente of Amherst, Colo., Dennis Elmquist of Hereford, Texas, Lenny and Lynn Vernon of Sterling, Colo., and the late Rhonda Vernon.
     Great-grandparents are Helen Einspahr of Brandon, Neb., the late Tiny Einspahr and Wayne and Lena Mae of Oshkosh, Neb.

    Kendall and Melanie Wedel of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a son, Derek Loren Wedel, born Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004 at 12:16 a.m., at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, Neb. He weighed 6 pounds and 3 1/4 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Weston and Linda Friesen of Ogallala and Ron and Donna Wedel of Grant.
     The attending physician was Dr. Kurt Johnson.

    Brian and Dana Taylor of San Diego, Calif., are the proud parents of a son, Matthew Ryan Taylor, born Friday, Nov. 5, 2004 at Balboa Naval Medical Center in San Diego.
     Matthew weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Tim and Lynn Taylor of Grant, Neb.; Teresa Durbin of Owen Creek, Ariz.; and Allen Brown of Yuma, Ariz.
     Great-grandparents are Shirley and the late Ken Taylor of Grant.

    Justin and Christina Coats of Grant, Neb., are the proud parents of a daughter, Alyssa Ann Coats, born Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, at 4:15 p.m. at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, Neb. She weighed 6 pounds and 15 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
     She is welcomed into the family by brother, Hunter Coats, 6 years old.
     Grandparents are Rolly and Virginia Coats of Wounded Knee, S.D., Raymond and Marsha Walrod of Imperial, Neb., and Dennis and Janiell Olson of Wallace, Neb.
     Great-grandparents are Lola Otte and Bob and Berniece Coats, all of Gordon, Neb., Harold and Frances Olson of Grant and Arlene Sawyer of North Platte, Neb.