Jarod and Lisa (Leibbrandt) Smith of Lincoln, a boy, Chase Cooper, born April 16, 2008.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 19 3/4 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Paige, 3.
     Grandparents are Steve and Deb Leibbrandt and Steve and Peggy Smith, all of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Larry and Phyllis Raile, Martin and Lois Leibbrandt, Charlie and Marilyn Anderson, Bob and Rosie Molzahn and Harlan and Joy Smith, all of Imperial.
     Great, great grandmother is Ruby Roesener of Imperial and Thelma Raile of St. Francis, Kan.

    Paul and Jaci Kottman of Waverly, Nebraska, a girl, Kenna Shaye, born April 10.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 3 ozs.
     Welcoming her home is an older sister, Kaydence, age 3.
     Grandparents are Merle and Connie Griess of Champion and Merlin and Arleen Kottman of Scribner.
     Great grandparents are Jim and Eleanor Crabb of Wauneta and Richard and Rita Grashorn of Fremont.

    Dirk and Gail Dinnel of Wauneta, a girl, Lillian Mae, born April 16, 2008.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 4.9 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Grandparents are Duane and Beverly Dinnel of Wauneta, Linda Chadwick of Dallas, N.C. and Mike Chadwick of Essex Junction, Vt.

    Jeremey and Amy Gittlein of Wauneta, a girl, Jayme Renee, born April 11, 2008, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs.
     Welcoming her home are brothers, Regan, 10, and Brady, 8.
     Grandparents are Larry and Debbie Steinbrecher of Bridgeport and Peter and Pamela Gittlein of Glendale, Ariz.
     Great grandparents are Maxine Ohmie of Longmont, Colo., Leah Dittenber of Scottsbluff and Eva Steinbrecher of Scottsbluff.

    Camie and Bart McCoy of Omaha, a girl, Zoe Estell, born Dec. 6, 2007.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are John and Tracy McCoy of Omaha and Zo and Dennis Kunnemann of Imperial.

    Amy and Travis Schroeder of Overland Park, Kan., a boy, Nicholas Ryan, born March 31, 2008.
     He weighed 9 lbs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Kaelyn, 2 years.
     Grandparents are Tom and Marilyn Hain of North Platte and Darrell and Donna Schroeder of Cheyenne, Wyo.

    Frank and Jennifer Ringleman of Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., a girl, Lexi Nicole, born March 14, 2008.
     She weighed 2 lbs. 15.8 ozs. and was 14 inches long.
     Grandparents are Launy and Lorrie Ringleman of Imperial and Denise Everhart of Gering.
     Great grandparents are Rosalie Ringleman of Imperial and Dale and June Scrivens and Don Davis, all of Scottsbluff.

    Jay and Christel Bubak of Volga, S.D., a girl, Anne Dee, born March 17, 2008.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 inches long.
     She is welcomed home by siblings, Austin 6 years, Abby 4 years and Alex 18 months.
     Grandparents are Dennis and Zo Kunnemann and Jerry and Viv Bubak, all of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. John Finkner of Minden.

    Rich and Larissa Johnson of Gretna, a girl, Emerson Marie, born March 18, 2008 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is big brother, Nolan, age 4.
     Grandparents are Doug and Jean Brandt of Imperial and Jim and Nell Johnson of Kincaid, Ill.
     Great grandparents are Lela Brandt of Imperial and Robert and Elna Gieser of Tecumseh.

    Joe and Lyndsey Bilka of St. Charles, Mo., a girl, Averi Maire, born Feb. 9, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis, Mo.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 22 inches long.
     Grandparents are Terry and Nanette Bilka of Enders and Lynn and Susan Adam of Elm Creek.
     Great grandparents are Nancy Case of Imperial, Harold and Lula Cepel of Gibbon and Fred and Marian Adam of Wilcox.

    Steve and Regina Lackey of Manteca, Calif., a girl, Samantha Lynn, born March 12, 2008.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     She has an older brother, Steven Scott, four years old.
     Local grandparents are Tom and Sharon Russell of Imperial.

    Jeff and Shawna (Wallin) Rusher of Ordway, Colo., a girl, Hayley Jo, born Feb. 12 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colo.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     She has an older sister, Riley Ann, who is 11 months old.
     Grandparents are Patricia Ann Wallin of Imperial and the late Garry Wallin and Judy Rusher of Ordway, Colo.
     Great grandparents are Olan and Mary Wallin of Imperial, the late Russell and Eva Polly of Wauneta, Dale Rusher and the late Juanita Rusher of Ordway, Colo. and Junior and Jerry Weisshaar of Idalia, Colo.

    Scott and Amy Shillington of Max, a boy, Dylan Scott, born Feb. 13, 2008, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 4.5 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Other siblings include Brittany, 15; Mitchel, 12; and Lane, 6.
     Grandparents are Roger and Neva Shillington of Max and Nancy Workman of Lincoln.
     Great grandparents are Otis and Edith Bauman of Humboldt.

    Jason and Vanessa Berry of Omaha, a girl, Brynn Maia, born Feb. 15, 2008.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a sister, Taeya, age 3.
     Grandparents are Marlon and Vivian Berry of Imperial and Scott and Carol Hodson of Omaha.

    Jodi and David Deden of Venango, a girl, Jenna Lee, born Feb. 4, 2008, at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     She has one sister, Britta Jane, age 3, to welcome her home.
     Grandparents are Sandra and Fred Bessler of Imperial and Sylvia and Dave Deden of Venango.

    Nathan and Megan Kline of Wauneta, a boy, Kelton Andrew, born Feb. 8, 2008, at Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial.
     He has one sibling, Kaleb, 19 months.
     Grandparents are Kenneth and Sherri Kline of Wauneta and Wayne and Belinda Meadows of Wheatridge, Colo.
     Great grandparents are Philip and Carol Kline of Stratton, Mary Landis and Gisela Hayes, both of Wheatridge, Colo.

    Ryan and Jennifer Witzel of Lincoln, a girl, Mikiah Irene Ann Witzel, born Jan. 16, 2008, at Bryan LGH East.
     She has a brother, Cayden Gordon, 21 months, welcoming her home.
     Grandparents are Dona and Gordon Tropf of Champion, John and Cheryl Witzel of Pleasant Dale.
     Great grandparents are Walter and Arlene Fleer of Hoskins.

    Mike Crapson and Melissa Anderson, a boy, Jiggs Edward Crapson, born Jan. 31, 2008 in Denver, Colo.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 18 1/2 inches long.
     He has a sister, Heather, 17; and a brother, Greg, 11 months.
     Grandparents are Pat Crapson of Wauneta and the late Jiggs Crapson and Dennis and Teresa Holloway of Imperial.

    Kevin McDonald and Karen Mally, a boy, Griffin James McDonald, born Feb. 1, 2008, in Omaha.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are five siblings: Barrett 10, Ethan 9, Macie 8, Ellie 6, and Lainey 5.
     Grandparents are Ronnie and Bonnie Moritz of Imperial and Jim and Peg Maloney of Omaha.
     Great grandmother is Bernice Maloney of Aurora, Colo.

    Jason and Sara (Rauch) Heermann of Greeley, Colo., announce the birth of twin girls, Ashlyn Marie and Dylan Kate, born on Jan. 17, 2008.
     Ashlyn Marie weighed 5 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 19 1/4 inches long and Dylan Kate weighed 5 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 18 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming them home is big brother, Sean, two years old.
     Grandparents are Scott and Linda Clements of Imperial, Brad Rauch of Holyoke, Colo., and Bill and Kathy Ruhl of Wiggins, Colo.
     Great-grandparents are Beverly Van Oeveren of Sterling, Colo., Frank and Alice Clements of Imperial and Larry and Mary Mancini of Tulsa, Okla.

    Jared and Jennifer Hamilton of Norfolk, a son, Zane Mathew, born Jan. 15, 2008 at Faith Regional Health Services.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs.
     He has one sibling, Riley, 9.
     Grandparents are Dave and Renee Lindgren of Duncan Lakes and Marvin Hamilton of Wauneta.

    Trent and Jodi Spady of Enders, a girl, Miranda Ann, born Jan. 17, 2008, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 9.1 ozs. and was 19 3/4 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is sister, Cydney.
     Grandparents are Pete and Becky Spady of Imperial, Carol Spady of Imperial and Harry and LeeAnn Merrihew of Ashby.

    Brandon and Penny (Spicer) Zadina, a girl, Odessa Rose, born Jan. 16, 2008, at Perkins County Hospital.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Grandparents are Dave and Susan Spicer of Enders, Les and Lana Zadina of Ogallala and Pat and Cal Schulz of Paxton.
     Great grandparents are Jon and Carolyn Enos of Lakewood, Colo.

    Tyler and Kristina Neben of Kearney, a boy, Jaret Ray, born Jan. 5, 2008.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 19.5 inches long.
     Welcoming Jaret home are his brothers, Travis, age 4; and Darin, age 2.
     Grandparents are Deb and Jim Hayes of Imperial, Kenny and Cindy Neben of Stapleton and Rod and Pam Schaeffer of Stapleton.
     Great, great grandparent is Henrietta Pfieffer of Stapleton.

    Theron and Stacey (Hain) Troxel of Hickman, a boy, Samuel John Troxel, born Jan. 4, 2008.
     He weighed 9 lbs. 15.8 oz. and was 21 3/4 inches long.
     Joining him at home is brother, Brady Troxel, 16 months.
     Grandparents are Tom and Marilyn Hain of North Platte and Tom and Edith Troxel of Springfield, S.D.

    Danny and Vanessa Terryberry of Imperial, twin boys, Trace Dalton and Kye Evan, born Dec. 20, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln.
     Trace weighed 3 lbs. 13 ozs. and Kye was 2 lbs. 4 ozs.
     Grandparents are Orv and Pam Green and Steve and Joyce Terryberry, all of Imperial.
     The boys are hospitalized at Children's Hospital in Omaha. As of Friday, Jan. 11, Trace weighed 4 lbs. 8 ozs. and Kye was 3 lbs. 3 ozs.

    Lacey White and Steve Baker of Champion, a girl, Addisen Ann Baker, born Dec. 4, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a brother, Cayden White, 3. Other siblings include Stevie and Stephen Baker of Imperial.
     Grandparents are Bill and Kim White of Champion and Joni Powers of Brentwood, Calif.
     Great grandparents are Jerry and Ireene Steele of Sterling, Colo. and Wynona White of Champion.

    Tracinda Yaw and Marc Kleven of Nevada, Mo., a girl, Aliyah Jade Yaw Kleven, born Nov. 28, 2007.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 19.5 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a brother, Easton, two years old.
     Grandparents are Carol Yaw of Palm Springs, Calif., Sharon Kleven of Blaine, Minn. and Gary Kleven of Lino Lakes, Minn.
     Great grandparents are Arlene Butler of Bassett, Pat Kleven of Minnesota, Gordon Kleven of Minnesota and the late Gerald and Beverly Yaw.

    Viridiana R. Martinez of Imperial, a boy, Bryan Miguel Martinez, born Nov. 29, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 13.1 ozs. and was 20 1/4 inches long.
     Siblings include Jesus Omar Medina, 2, and Dairani Medina, 5.
     Grandparents are Resa Martinez of Imperial, Malissa Martinez and Brenda Martinez.
     Great grandparents are Josy Martinez of Mexico.

    Rob and Sara Browning of Imperial, a boy, Gunner Scott, born Nov. 17, 2007.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 2.5 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Other siblings include sisters, Sydney and Adrienne Browning of Kansas City, Mo.
     Grandparents are Larry and Sandra Browning of Imperial, Jan Harms and the late Greg Harms of Fort Collins, Colo. and Priscilla and Ron Harris of Ft. Worth, Texas.
     Great grandparents are Dollie Browning of Imperial and Shirley Lego of Fort Collins, Colo.

    Joannah and Kyle Lemche of Omaha, a girl, Cheyenne Nicole, born Nov. 13.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Grandparents are Russ Schilke of Imperial, Gina Fortkamp of Fort Collins, Colo., Laura Lemche of Omaha and the late Kurt Lemche.
     Great grandparents are Dennis and Joan Fortkamp and Darty and Marla Schilke, all of Imperial.

    Brian and Jessica (Markee) Fern of Lincoln, a girl, Addison Christine, born Nov. 19 at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 19 3/4 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is her big brother Alex.
     Grandparents are Rod and Jeri Markee of Imperial and Jeff and Barb Fern of Grand Island.

    Rob and Sara Browning of Imperial, a boy, Gunner Scott, born Nov. 17, 2007.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 2.5 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Other siblings include sisters, Sydney and Adrienne Browning of Kansas City, Mo.
     Grandparents are Larry and Sandra Browning of Imperial, Jan Harms and the late Greg Harms of Fort Collins, Colo. and Priscilla and Ron Harris of Ft. Worth, Texas.
     Great grandparents are Dollie Browning of Imperial and Shirley Lego of Fort Collins, Colo.

    Brad and Melissa Markee of Imperial, a girl, Harley Danielle, born Nov. 15, 2007, at McCook Community Hospital in McCook.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 19 1/4 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a sister, Hailey, age 2.
     Grandparents are Rod and Jeri Markee of Imperial and Mike and Tammy Witt of Buffalo, Mo.

    Monica and Juan Ruiz of Imperial, a girl, Yesenia Riz Barrientos, born Nov. 16, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 13.4 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Other siblings include J. Enelia Ruiz, 2, and Franosco Ruiz, 7.
     Grandparents are Juan Ramon Ruiz and Enelia Ruiz, both of Mexico.
     Great grandparents are Francisco Barrientos and Bemedios Rodriguez, both of Mexico.

    Marc and Michelle Mroczek of Imperial, a boy, Landon Leo, born Nov. 15, 2007, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Jim and Carolyn Lowitz of Ogallala and Ron and Peg Mroczek of Alma.

    John Strand and Amy Niederklein, both of Chadron, a girl, Emma Elizabeth Strand, born Oct. 16, 2007, at Chadron.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Gerald and Ann Strand of Venango, Lori Niederklein and Monte Niederklein, both of Hastings.

    Lance and Debbie Kuenning of Ogallala, a boy, Carter Bond, born Oct. 22, 2007.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 9.5 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Joyce Kuenning of Imperial, Ernest Kuenning of Imperial and Martha and Lerry Bond of Carrizozo, N.M.
     Great grandparents are Wilbur and Doris Kuenning of Imperial.

    Ki and Darci Fanning of Lincoln, twin boys, Tate Ryan and Colt Matthew, born Oct. 1, 2007.
     Tate weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz. and Colt weighed 5 lbs. 2 ozs.
     Welcoming the twins home are sister Josie, age 6, and brother Wyatt, age 3 1/2 years.
     Grandparents are Jack and Linda Fanning of Wauneta and Ken and Garland Beeman of David City.
     Great grandparents are Delores Leffler of McCook and Alf and Delores Knispel of Eddyville.

    Iverson and Sheri Bokich of Mesa, Ariz., a boy, Gavin Abram Martin born Aug. 21, 2007 at Banner Mesa Hospital in Mesa, Ariz.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 inches long.
     His big brother, Austin Adam Martin, age 2, welcomed him home.
     Grandparents are Tony and Teresa Bokich of Tempe, Ariz.; Loran and Vicky Fine of Enders and Chris Martin of Louisiana.
     Great grandparents are Harry and Mary Lou Bishop of San Marcos, Texas.

    Jason and Danielle Bonsack of Wood River, a girl, Emersyn Marie, born Sept. 26, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 18 inches long.
     Grandparents are Owen and Claudette Swanson of Imperial and Dennis Bonsack of Wood River.
     Great grandparents are Mary Lou and Jerry Bauman of Kearney.

    Preston and Marissa Smith of Lexington, a girl, Tessa Mae, born Sept. 20, 2007 at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Paternal grandparents are Stan and Vicky Smith of Hickman and great grandmother, Verne L. Malcolm of Waverly, all former residents of Imperial, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith of Wauneta.
     Maternal grandparents are Robert and Sue DiRocco of Loveland, Colo. and great grandparents are Lois DiRocco of Wilmington, Delaware and John Okapal of Sandwich, Ill.

    Justin (Stones) and Christine Davis of Imperial, a boy, Andrew Elmo, born Sept. 25, 2007, at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant.
     He weighed 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and was 21 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Bill and Linda Moser of Imperial and Lee and Margaret Davis of Warden, Wash.

    Eric and Bobbi (Kunnemann) Dittler of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, a girl, Chloe Madison born Oct. 1, 2007.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Grandparents are Anita Dittler of Green Camp, Ohio and Paul and Lorna Kunnemann of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Maye Kunnemann and Lorin Draper, both of Imperial.

    David and Liz Mollendor of Lamar, a boy, Tucker James, born Sept. 20, at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colo.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are sister Emma, age 11; and brothers, Dawson, 2, and Walker, age 19 months.
     Grandparents are Bob and Linda Mollendor of Lamar, Emmett Lee and Sue DeMaggio-Lee of Irvine, Calif. and Don and Susan DiMaggio of Laguna Woods, Calif.
     Great grandparents are Mary Mollendor Spohn of Holyoke, Colo., Louie and Dora Gentry of Port Huron, Mich. and Jim Cooper of Fort Gratiot, Mich.

    James and Elizabeth McCrumb of Imperial, a boy, Ashton James, born Sept. 23, 2007 at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 1.2 ozs. and was 19.5 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is Gabriel, 16 months.
     Grandparents are Gwen and Pete Werner of Imperial and Shela and Rich Cooley of Wauneta.
     Great grandparents are Marilyn and Al McCrumb of Wauneta and James Hamby of Elkhart, Texas.

    Miguel A. Vargas and Dumila Pillado of Imperial, a boy, Angel Ramon Varas Pillado, born Sept. 14, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 3.1 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Other siblings include Miguel Angel Vargas Pillado, 5, and Alliaha Vargas Pillado, 2.
     Grandparents are Adrian Vargas and Ramona Reyes, both of Greeley, Colo. and Elena Gutierres and Feliz Pillado, both of Mexico.

    Jose Luis Guzman and Genoveva Villarreal of Haigler, a girl, Belinda Ruby Guzman Villarreal, born Sept. 9, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Other siblings include Lesly Pedraza, 8, and Bayaha Pedraza, 6.
     Grandparents are Jose Luis Guzman of Haigler, Maria Garcia of Haigler, Rogelio Villarreal of Mexico and Rita Alledondo of Mexico.

    Dustin and Cyndi Weiss of Imperial, a boy, Beau Eugene, born Sept. 6, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 7.23 lbs. and was 20 inches long.
     Grandparents are Steve and Deb Leibbrandt of Imperial, Sid and Carol Harchelroad of Enders and Joe Weiss of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Martin and Lois Leibbrandt of Imperial, Larry and Phyllis Raile of Imperial, Andy and Janice Anderson of Imperial and Wilva Harchelroad of Wauneta.

    Brian and Sarah Garcia of McCook, a boy, Simon Todd, born Sept. 9, 2007, at McCook Community Hospital.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 8.2 ozs. and was 19 3/4 inches long.
     Grandparents are Sue and Dave Irey of Imperial, Vern White of Oakes, ND and Ben Jr. and Marlene Garcia of McCook.
     Great grandparents are Rex White of Oakes, ND and Ben Garcia, Sr. of McCook.

    Derek and Amber Russell of Omaha, a boy, Destry Beau, born Aug. 26, 2007.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 4 ozs.
     Grandparents are Dan and Theresa Russell of Imperial and Tony Dall and Sherry Davis of Omaha.
     Great grandparents are Eleanor Russell of Wallace, Dean and Dorothy Milner of Imperial, Reva Doll and Rita Underwood, both of Omaha.

    Todd and Tami Ekart of Gothenburg, a girl, Alison Grace, born Aug. 14.
     She weighed 7 lbs.
     Grandparents are Dale and Anna Ekart of Berthoud, Colo.
     Great grandparents include Jack and Dona June Ekart of Imperial.

    Drew and Melissa Ekart of Sterling, Kan., a boy, Boston Drew, born Aug. 18.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 9.5 ozs.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Faith, age 2.
     Grandparents are Dale and Anna Ekart of Berthoud, Colo.
     Great grandparents include Jack and Dona June Ekart of Imperial.

    Nickolas and Kati Ladenburger of Stratton, a girl, Haley Lee, born Aug. 22, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 20 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Dan and Susan Ladenburger of Stratton, Vern and Tami Moore of Douglas, Wyo. and Ron and Nancy Gooder of Casper, Wyo.
     Great grandparents are George and Dorothy Ladenburger of Oakley, Kan., and Eddie and Rhoda Moore, Hank and Shirley Goodrich and Gary and Carol Bolinger, all of Douglas, Wyo.

    Bill and Kerilyn Mersch, a girl, Keirsten Ellen, born Aug. 3.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs.
     Welcoming her home are siblings, Kelsey and Kylie.
     Grandparents are Shirley Russell, Tom and Emily Mersch of Aurora and Tom Russell of Lamar.
     Great grandmother is Nina Andersen of Marquette.

    Tim and Teresa Ledford of Imperial, a girl, Briana Carol, born July 21, 2007, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     She weighed 8 lbs. and was 19 1/4 inches long.
     Grandparents are Terry and Joan Wagner of Imperial and Andy and Carol Brown of Champion.
     Great grandparents are Art and Eleanor Wagner and Evelyn Sines, all of Imperial.

    John and Maria Uptegrove of Queen Creek, Ariz., a boy, Isaac Aidan, born July 24, 2007.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length.
     Other siblings include Kia Kassman of Holyoke, Colo. and a brother, Eli, 18 months.
     Grandparents are Will and Cathy Capistrant of Mesa, Ariz., John F. Uptegrove of Lakewood, Colo. and Justine Likens of Holyoke, Colo.

    Tom and Megan Ashmore of Imperial, a girl, Braelyn Paisley, born July 24, 2007, at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 7.75 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a sister, Makenna, age 5.
     Grandparents are Mark and Beth Falla of Enders and Glen and Janet Ashmore of Lamar.
     Great grandparents are Wilma Floro of Sidney and Ray and Lila Wilson of Sterling, Colo.

    Zach and Jessica Nesbitt of Bayard, a girl, Alexi Lynn, born July 7, 2007.
     Welcoming her home is a sister, Aleah, almost two years.
     Grandparents are Mike and Marcy Nesbitt of Imperial and Candice and Troy Schmunk of Bayard.
     Local great grandparents are Lowell and Van Nesbitt and Dean and Evelyn Mitchell.

    Jason Wiest and Hallie Deaver of Champion, a boy, Andrew Allen Wiest, born July 29, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Dorene and Rodd Wiest of Lamar, Stan Cross and Janelle Deaver of Lamar and Bernard Deaver of Grant.
     Great grandparents are James and Virginia Deaver of Grant and Dwayne and Ruth Andrews of Wray, Colo.

    Jacob and Sarah Schrotberger of Grant, a boy, Griffen Mateo, born July 20, 2007, at the Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19 inches long.
     Brothers welcoming him home are Haden, 5, and Drew, 2.
     Grandparents are Billie Schrotberger of Wauneta, Ramiro and Janie Bazan of Venango and Kevin Schrotberger of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Clyde and Shirley Barry of Venango and Elias and Femia Bazan of Olmito, Texas.

    Nick and Kristine Smith of Champion, a boy, Austin James, born July 2, 2007, at Perkins County Hospital in Grant.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are Jacqueline, 14; Allan, 10; and Krystal, 20 months.
     Grandparents are Jim and LaVaughn Hernke of Cannon Falls, Minn. and Lloyd and Rhonda Smith of Champion.
     Great grandparents are Maxine Roth of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Elna Rae West of Imperial and Vilas and Betty Smith of Champion.

    Greg and Rebecca Koellner of Imperial, a boy, Hudson Mikell, born July 10, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial.
     Other siblings include Jodi, 11, and Correy, 3.
     Grandparents are Mike and Barb Groene of North Platte and Mikell and Laurine Koellner of Haxtun, Colo.
     Great grandparent are Virlyn and Marvel Lukens of Emerson, Ida Mae Skipworth of Holyoke, Colo. and Edna Koellner of Fort Collins, Colo.

    Bryan and Yolanda Dockery of Imperial, a girl, Alissa Ann, born July 11, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 1.7 ozs. and was 18 inches long.
     Grandparents are Ivan Dockery of Hayes Center, Cathy Dockery of Hayes Center, Yolanda Garcia of Mexico and Isac Herrera of Mexico.

    Bill and Jennifer Brown, Jr. of Red Lion, Pa., a girl, Trinity Paige, born June 28, 2007.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 18.25 inches long.
     Welcoming her home are a sister, Chloe, and a brother, Darian.
     Grandparents are Gayla Rowley of Red Lion, Pa., Kevin Schmuck of Felton, Pa. and Betty Brown of Stewartstown, Pa.
     Great grandparents are Lester Schmuck of Felton, Pa. and Gail and JoAnne Rowley of Imperial.

    Josh and Tricia (Lindskov) Moreno of Lincoln, a boy, Trevin Miles, born June 19, 2007 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Alyssa, nine years of age.
     Grandparents are John and Theresa Moreno of North Platte, Carla and PJ Pajerski of Imperial, Deb Hust of Imperial and Dwight and Diana Lindskov of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Jim and Rose Pflum of David City, Jose and Lupe Moreno of Holyoke, Colo., Byron and Marilyn Hust of Imperial and Betty Lindskov of Isabel, S.D.
     Great, great grandmother is Ella Mae Hust of Grant.

    Troy and Julie Hoskovec of Wauneta, a girl, Kalli Patricia, born June 15, 2007.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 20 inches long.
     She was welcomed home by her three-year-old brother, Colby.
     Grandparents are Joe and Joan Maddux of Wauneta and Mike and Peg Hoskovec of Cambridge.
     Great grandparents are Georgia Svatora of Schuyler and Paul Donoghue of Duncan.

    Jason and Amanda Kimble of Imperial, a girl, Joslyn Marie, born June 16, 2007.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 20 1/8 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a sister, Virginia June, 3.
     Grandparents are Danny and Sharla Roschewski and Rick and Olga Kimble, all of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Joe and Lupe Moreno of Colorado.

    Jeremiah and Marisela Buls of Aurora, Colo., a boy, Melik Andres Dean Josiah Ruybal-Buls, born June 9, 2007.
     Welcoming him home is Malachi Teerman, 4.
     Grandparents are Corinna buls of Imperial, Monica Ruybal of Holyoke, Colo. and Abel Corral of Denver, Colo.
     Great grandparents are Jean Ruybal of Holyoke, Colo.

    Randy and Dixie (Krausnick) Robertson of Kerrville, Texas, a girl, Elizabeth Faith, born May 16, 2007 at Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital in Kerrville, Texas.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 20 3/4 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a sister, Anna, 16 months.
     Grandparents are Kenneth Krausnick of Imperial, Merv Krausnick of Lincoln, Arland Robertson of Bremen, Ga., and Betty Tapley of Cornersville, Tenn.
     Great grandparents are Viola Krausnick of Wauneta and Kathleen Robertson of Nashville, Tenn.

    Kevin and Peggy McCormick of Imperial, a boy, Kevin Christopher McCormick, Jr., born May 11, 2007, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 5.2 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Grandparents are Fritz and Rebecca McCormick of Imperial and Terry and Tina Brewer of Palisade.

    Kelly Brown and Jason Jameson of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., a girl, Kayelynn Noelle Jameson, born May 3, 2007, at Havasu Regional Memorial Hospital.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming her home are brothers, Krystian, 6, and Jayden, 3.
     Grandparents are Ron and Linda Leibhart of Imperial, Richard and Martha Fyffe of Sebring, Fla. and Paul and Connie Brown of Pierce, Colo.
     Great grandparents are Jim and Esther Needham of Cambridge, and the late Wanda Needham of Imperial, Roger and Martha Chaput of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., the late Hazel and Richard Brown of Holyoke, Colo. and the late Hazel and Stan Leibhart of Elm Creek.

    Jason and Heidi Anderson of Imperial, a girl, Karlie Morgan, born May 21, 2007, at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a brother, Kade, 2.
     Grandparents are Monte and Deb Nordhausen of Wauneta and Dana and Carl Kelley of Golden, Colo.
     Great grandparents are Phyllis Nordhausen of Wauneta, Sally Blain of Golden, Colo. and Karol Cannelongo of Imperial.

    Rosa and Jesús Fregaso of Imperial, a boy, Kevin Jesús Meza, born May 10, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 6.5 ozs. and was 19 1/4 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is sibling Ashley Fregoso Camacho, 2 1/2.
     Grandparents are David Camacho and Eduviges Amaton, both of Estipac, Mexico and Marciano Fregoso and Graciela Meza, both of Atotonilco el BaJo, Mexico.

    Nicole Dearmont and Rick Carlholm of North Platte, a girl, Cecilia Jade Dearmont, born March 24, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln.
     Grandparents are Jay and Millie Dearmont of North Platte and Randy and Leslie Carlholm of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Bill and Doris Alexander of Sargent, Betty Dearmont of Burwell, Ray and Linda Carlholm of Aurora, Colo. and Manson and Bonnie Jones of St. Francis, Kan.
     Great, great grandmother is Irma Alexander of Burwell.

    Shane and Lindsay Anderson of Hickman, a girl, Kiley Rene, born May 5, 2007.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 21 inches long.
     Grandparents are Cleve and Brenda Anderson of Wauneta and Chris and Denise Kleinberg of Walthill.
     Great grandparents are Ted and Carolyn Anderson of Wauneta, Donna Winscot of Imperial and the late Bill Winscot, Bill and Barbara McLarty of South Sioux City, Neb. and Monette Kleinberg of Sioux City, Iowa.

    Justin and Heather Schoenholz of Imperial, a girl, Shelby Isabel, born April 26, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 21 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is Jolee, 3, and Ella, 2.
     Grandparents are Mike and Kelly Gerlan of York and Dan and Sherri Schoenholz of Imperial.

    Seth and Tracy Spicer of Enders, a girl, Abby Lyn, born April 24, 2007 at Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial.
     Welcoming her home are sisters, Emma, 5, and Molly, 2.
     Grandparents are Marv and Terri Teply of Imperial and Dave and Susan Spicer of Enders.
     Great grandparents are Jon and Carolyn Enos of Littleton, Colo., Phyllis Sherwood of Lincoln and John and Opal Teply of Champion.

    Jeff and Kristi Stinnette of Lincoln, a girl, Devan Anne, born April 23 in Lincoln.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs.
     Welcoming her home is a brother, Chase, 3.
     Grandparents are Ron and Sue Brooks of Lincoln and Mary Ann Stinnette of Imperial, and the late Verl Stinnette.

    Nancy (Eaton) and Chad Shearey, a boy, Maxx Christopher, born April 10, 2007 in Orlando, Fla.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Norm and Sharon Shearey of Orlando, Fla., Keith and Regina Barnes of Imperial and Charles Eaton of Eustis, Fla.

    Luke Tyerman and Allison Pryor of Denver, Colo., a boy, Conner Franklin, born March 15, 2007, at the Medical Center of Aurora, Colo.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 19 7/8 inches long. Welcoming him home is a brother, Mason, age 1.
     Grandparents are Lana Tyerman of Holyoke, Colo., Tim Tyerman of Champion and Wayne Pryor and Laura Pryor of Aurora.
     Great grandparents are Pace and Carol Tyerman of Champion and Theone Draper of Imperial.

    La Costa and Jeremy Fishler of Rapid City, S.D., a girl, Jaylyn Fae, born April 3, 2007 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
     She weighed 5 lbs. 6 ozs. and was 18 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Kip and Jan Bremer of Imperial and Bob Fishler of Palmer, Dea Rudy and Dave Rudy, both of Harvard.
     Great grandparents are Byron and Connie Bremer of Imperial, Harold and Marjorie Hall of McCook, Barbara Tarr of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Bonnie Rudy of Giltner.

    Lori (Levy) and Dusty Stutzman of Arnold, a girl, Aubree Lanae, born April 3, 2007, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Grandparents are Rand and Donna Levy of Champion and Jerry and Sue Stutzman of Rogers.
     Great grandparents are Arrie Anna Bentz of Imperial and Loretta Shaw of Grainfield, Kan.

    Jeff and Shawna Rusher of Ordway, Colo., a girl, Riley Ann, born March 13, 2007, at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colo.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 20 3/4 inches long.
     Grandparents are Patricia Ann Wallin of Imperial and the late Garry Wallin and Ed and Judy Rusher of Ordway, Colo.
     Great grandparents are Olan and Mary Wallin of Imperial, the late Russell and the late Eva Polly of Wauneta, Dale Rusher of Ordway, Colo. and the late Juanita Rusher and Junior and Jerry Weisshaar of Idalia, Colo.

    Chris and Angi Carman of Aloha, Ore., a girl, Makenna Rae, born March 21, 2007, at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.
     She weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. and was 21 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a sister, Addie, 2 1/2.
     Grandparents are Doug and Becky Carman of Imperial and Dominic and Sue Franco of Beaverton, Ore.
     Great grandparents are Ron and Monna Milner and Marge Carman, all of Imperial; Don and Carolyn Lakeberg of Beaverton, Ore. and Mary Franco of Riverside, Calif.

    Kelly and Christine Clevenger of Imperial, a boy, Kole Rex, born March 23, 2007, at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     He weighed 8 lbs. and was 21 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are brothers, Jace 7 and Kobe 5, and sister, Joee 2.
     Grandparents are Rex and Sheri Clevenger of Imperial and Harold and Jan Nordhausen of Wauneta.
     Great grandparents are Evelyn Kantz of Sterling, Colo., and Delbert and Edie Clevenger of Crook, Colo.

    Teresa Morris and Bryan Hattendorf of Champion, a boy, Jared Jacob Hattendorf, born March 8, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 12.3 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Faith Marie, age 1.
     Grandparents are Judy Morris of Imperial, Lewis Morris of Cookeville, Tenn., Debrah Hattendorf of Oshkosh and Robert Hattendorf of Chappell.
     Great grandparents are Virginia Atkins of Merrimack, N.H., Elizabeth Hattendorf of Brighton, Colo. and Hilary Buescher of Sterling, Colo.

    John and Emily Vogt of Imperial, a boy, Kaden John, born March 7, 2007 at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, McKenzie, age 2.
     Grandparents are John and Starla Vogt of Imperial, James Carman of Bella Vista, Ark. and Lynn and Ralph Davis of Fayetteville, Ark.
     Great grandparents are Vinton and Fauniel Kimberling of Champion, Floyd Carman of Imperial and Richard and Delores Watts of Burwell.

    Derek and Allison Sandman of Wauneta, a boy, Noah Ross Sandman, born March 12, 2007 at Community Hospital of McCook. 
     He weighed 6 lbs. 5.4 ozs. and was 18 inches long. 
     Welcoming him home are sisters, Haylee, 4 and Alexa 3. 
     Grandparents are Larry and Anita Kitt of Parks and Kirk and Cindy Sandman of Wauneta. 
     Great grandparents are Sarah Druliner of Aurora, Donnaline Kitt of Wauneta, Ruth Madron of McCook and Edie Sandman of Wauneta.

    Chad and Amy Leibbrandt of Imperial, a girl, Addisen Michelle, born March 13, 2007.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 12.9 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a brother, Carter, age 2.
     Grandparents are Diana Leibbrandt of Colorado Springs, Colo., Charlie and Merrilyn Leibbrandt of Imperial and Bob and Sue Eskew of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Don and Juanita Guinn of Colorado Springs, Colo., Martin and Lois Leibbrandt of Imperial, Arlene Eskew of Imperial and Donna McNair of Imperial.

    Brad and Linsey Foote of Imperial, a son, Harrison Robert, born March 6, 2007, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 1/4 oz. and was 19 inches long.
     Grandparents are Bob and Gail Foote of Bucyrus, Kan., Joyce Tilly of Lee's Summit, Mo. and the late Wayne Tilly.
     Great grandparents are Dale and Colleen Niehaus of Breckenridge, Mo., Dorothy Foote of Overland Park, Kan. and George Divelbliss of Oak Grove, Mo.

    Leslie Pribbeno and James Clermont announce the birth of their daughter, Madelyn (Madee) Grace Clermont, born Feb. 27 at at Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 5.8 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is brother, Ethan, age four.
     Grandparents are Mike and Jana Pribbeno of Imperial, Calvin Clermont of Enders and Deb Clermont of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Kent and Donita Pribbeno of Imperial, Joyce Roesener of Imperial, and John Roesener of Plainfield, Wisc.
     Great, great grandmother is Ruby Roesener of Imperial.

    Brad and Sayward Klinginsmith of Grand Island, a girl, Hanna Mae born March 5.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 18 1/2 inches long.
     She has a brother, Samuel Jack, age 3.
     Local great grandparents are Elwin and Gerietta Morse and Donna McNair.

    Jeff and Brooke Lutz of Imperial, a girl, Tayvin Jenae, born Thursday, Feb. 22 at Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 14.4 oz. and was 19 inches long. She joins a brother, Austin, age 3.
     Grandparents are Russ and Lori Pankonin of Imperial and Marlin and Gloria Lutz of Benkelman. Great grandmothers are Elna Johnson of Imperial and Hulda Pankonin of Grant.

    Guillermina Y Leonel, a girl, Arlette Alexa Aguilar Valdiviezo, born Feb. 22, 2007 at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 10 ozs.
     Welcoming her home is a brother, Leonel Adrian Aguilar.
     Grandparents are Aldemaro Valdiviezo of Mexico, Carmen Saenz of Mexico.
     Great Grandparents Leopoido Aguilar of Mexico and Manvela Almanza of Mexico.

    Lindsey and Todd Norman of Holdrege, a boy, Peyton Eli, born Feb. 14, 2007 at Phelps Memorial Health Center.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a brother, Kobe, 1 1/2.
     Grandparents are Bill and Kim White of Champion, Mel and Denise Kimberly of Holdrege and Bill and Leah Norman of Oxford.
     Great grandparents are Jerry and Irene Steele of Sterling, Kan., Wynona White of Champion, Arden and Nancy Norman of McCook and Nova Versch of Bird City, Kan.
     Great, great grandparent is Myrth Norman of Atwood, Kan.

    Michael Crapson and Melissa Anderson of North Platte, a boy, Gregory Michael Crapson, born Feb. 6, 2007 at Methodist Children's Hospital in Omaha.
     He weighed 2 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 15 1/4 inches long.
     Grandparents are Pat Crapson of Wauneta, the late G.B. "Jiggs" Crapson and Dennis and Teresa Holloway of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Pat Cooley of Gordonville, Texas and the late Bill Cooley.

    Samie and Christopher Johnson of Eagle Grove, Iowa, a girl, Alex Jo, born Jan. 14, 2007, at Fort Dodge, Iowa.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 4.4 ozs. and was 19.5 inches long.
     Grandparents are Vernon and Gayle Tropf of Champion, Arlyce Johnson of Lincoln and Ed and Rhonda Johnson of Hastings.
     Great grandparents are Gordon and Dona Tropf of Champion and Margaret Johnson of Polk.

    David and Lyndsey Criss of Hastings, a girl, Peyton Mae, born Jan. 10, 2007, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Grandparents are Russ and Kathy Schilke of Imperial, Neil and Roxie Breece of Ogallala and Mike and Carolyn Criss of Sargent.
     Great grandparents are Evert and Marj Breece of Ogallala and Bessie Schultz of Broken Bow.

    Jeff Martin and Annie Murray of Imperial, a girl, Nevaeh Marie Martin, born Jan. 25 at McCook Community Hospital.
     She weighed 6.4 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Jim and Bev Martin of McCook and Deb Murray of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Cliff Murray of McCook and Nora Aragon of Denver, Colo.

    Sonya and Ken Schilke of Imperial, a boy, Maxwell Clay, born Dec. 31, 2006, at McCook Community Hospital in McCook.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 15.4 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Sydney, 3 1/2 years old.
     Grandparents are Terry and Connie Ourada of Alliance, Helen Schilke of Imperial and the late Wayne Schilke.

    Elvia T. and Jesus Ivan Cazares of Imperial, a girl, Ashley Dailyn, born Jan. 22, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 6.2 ozs. and was 18.5 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is brother, Brayan, 1.
     Grandparents are Teresa Enriquez of Imperial, Jose Enriquez of Imperial, Manuela Cazares of Aldama Chih, Mexico and G. Jesus Cazares of Aldama Chih, Mexico.
     Great grandparent is Honorio Garcia of Aldama Chih, Mexico.

    Dan and Tiffany Reeves of Imperial, a boy, Thomas Jacob, born Jan. 20, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 21.5 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Elizabeth.
     Grandparents are Dan and Theresa Russell of Imperial and Mike and Deb Reeves of Central City.
     Great grandparents are Dean and Dorothy Milner of Imperial, Eleanor Russell of Wallace, Jim and Nona Stufft of Loveland, Colo., Barbara Reeves of Grand Island and Jean Scherer of Central City.

    Nick and Satin (Miller) Oxley of Verona, N.C., a boy, Samuel Michael Wayne, born Dec. 13, 2006, at the Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, N.C.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     He has a brother, Tristan, 2 1/2, to welcome him home.
     Maternal grandparents are Traci and Jack Villines of Hamp-stead, N.C., and John and Roxane Miller of Imperial.
     Paternal grandparents are Sherry and Greg Richie of Englewood, Colo.

    Mark and Michelle Spady of Imperial, a girl, Olivia Ann, born Jan. 5, 2007, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 9 lbs. 5.6 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is Alec, 15; Paige, 10; Nolan, 7; Sophie, 4; and Lucy, 2.
     Grandparents are Dennis and Celia Spady of Champion and Paul and Lana Vlasin of Paxton.
     Great grandparents are Dorothy and Dean Milner of Imperial and Kermit Karns of Imperial.

    Kelcy and Jeff Ruggles of McCook, a girl, Taylor Ashlyn, born Dec. 19, 2006, at McCook Community Hospital.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a brother, Glenn, 20 months old.
     Grandparents Nancy and Larry Tinkham of Imperial and Rick and Tracy Ruggles of McCook.
     Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Uerling of Indianola.

    Jonathan and Kristina (Koellner) Bomba of Arvada, Colo., a boy, Colton Jon, born Nov. 8, 2006 at Exempla Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colo.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 11.5 ozs. and measured 21 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Mikell and Laurine Koellner of Haxtun, Colo., Barbara Bomba of Lafayette, Colo. and the late John Bomba, Jr.
     Great grandparents are Ida Mae Skipworth of Holyoke, Colo., K.W. Skipworth of Life Care Center in Yuma, Colo. and Edna Koellner of Fort Collins, Colo.

    Scott and Katie Stinnette of Fremont, a boy, Benjamin Scott, born Oct. 12, 2006, in Omaha.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Grandparents are Jack and Christy Stinnette of Imperial and Nancy and Rich Jochem of Edison.
     Great grandparents are Lois Sator of Ogallala and Eithel Stinnette of Ogallala.

    John and Angela Goodell of North Platte, a girl, Charis Dawn, born Nov. 30, 2006, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 9.5 ozs. and was 18 1/2 inches long.
     Other siblings include sisters, Jordan and Tatum Goodell.
     Grandparents are Marlon and Vivian Berry of Imperial and Fred and Kathy Goodell of North Platte.
     Great grandparents are James and Jacqueline Moore of Bartley, Ward and Georgia Goodell of Redfield, S.D. and Helen Rowe of Omaha.

    David and Crystal Darling of Benkelman, a boy, Noah David, born Nov. 10, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Mallory.
     Grandparents are Johnny and Rosemary Walker of Trenton and Greg and Brenda Darling of Blaine, Minn.
     Great grandparents are Ron and Shirley Darling of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Mary Jane Corkem of Jackson, Miss. and Rodney and Edith Brown of Pineview, Ga.

    Ryan and Megan Wisnieski of Imperial, a boy, Gavin James, born Nov. 6, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 13.6 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Grandparents are Keith and LeAnn Wisnieski of Howells, Gerald Bourek of Sioux City, Iowa and Michelle Bowcek of Valley.
     Great grandparents are Bill and Pat Wisnieski of Howells, Arlene Parr of Scribner, Geraldine Bourek of Schyler and Jerome and Barb Grenwalt of Arizona.
     Great, great grandmother is Margret Sovboda of Schyler.

    Bradley and Faith Cook of Lamar, a boy, Bailey Chandler, born Nov. 6 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 18 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Dave and Kathy Cook of Lamar, Jerry Rowden of Beatrice and Mike and Jackie Nitsche of Trenton.
     Great grandparents are Bill and Doris Grossman of McCook.
     Great, great grandparents are Bob and June Grossman of McCook.

    Maria and Edgar Mireles of Imperial, a girl, Lizbet Jazlyn, born Oct. 31, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     Welcoming her home is Juan Luis, 2.
     Grandparents are Jesusita Ruiz, Juan Ruiz of Mexico, Javier Mireles of Imperial and Estela Mireles of Imperial.

    Sam and Krynn Larson of Highland, Kan., a girl, Bella Kay, born Oct. 26, 2006.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Grandparents are Dale and Anna Ekart of Berthoud, Colo.
     Great grandparents include Jack and Dona June Ekart.

    Jessica and Randy Lempke of Goddard, Kan., a girl, Natalee Grace, born Nov. 2 in Wichita, Kan.
     She weighed 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 21 inches long.
     Welcoming her home are two sisters, McKenzie, age 4, and Kennedy, age 3.
     Grandparents are Annie Longan and Dale Longan, both of Imperial, and Jim and Linda Lempke of Ogallala.

    Matthew and Chelsey Tines of Grant, a boy, Brock Matthew, born Sept. 11, 2006, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     He weighed 4 lbs. 9 3/4 ozs. 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, Leroy and Sue Jones of Grant and Lynn Scrivner of Norcatur, Kan.

    Jeff and Holly Lempke of Lincoln, a boy, Camron Steven, born Oct. 10, 2006.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 20 3/4 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a brother, Tysen.
     Grandparents are Jim and Linda Lempke of Ogallala, Steve and Peggy Smith of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Agnes Lempke and John and Evelyn Weatherly, all of Grand Island; Harlan and Joy Smith, Bob and Rosie Molzahn and Charles and Marilyn Anderson, all of Imperial.

    Kimberly and Mike Miller of Omaha, a girl, Allison Rose Miller, born Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 20 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Bernard and Dixie Schroder of Grant and Linda Miller and Rick Miller, both of Omaha.
     Great-grandmother is Ruby Schroder of Grant.

    Shawn and Shawnna Bigham of Imperial, a girl, Shalissa Ann, born Oct. 17 at Perkins County Hospital in Grant.
     She weighed 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming her home are two sisters, Shalee, 13 and Shelby, 8.
     Grandparents are Pat and Carla Davison of Imperial, Bill and Julie Brophy of Imperial and Dennis and Laurie Way of North Platte.
     Great grandparents are Dave and Mary Lou Davison of Tecumseh, Leslie Cramer of Wakefield, Kan., Nettie Bigham of Abilene, Kan., Pete and Katie Brophy of Wray, Colo. and Dorene Way of LaPort, Colo.
     Great, great grandmother is Ida Connally of Wray, Colo.

    Alexandria Beard of Venango, a boy, Kegan Lee Beard, born Oct. 17, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 15.5 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Grandparents are Albert Beard of Venango and Linitte Corfield of Arthur.
     Great grandparents are Max and Murlena Beard of Imperial and Barb and Harold Yonker of Arthur.
     Great, great grandparents are Wilfred and Helen Miller of Imperial.

    Jason and Kelsey Kunkel of Lamar, a girl, Kendra Pauline, born Oct. 7 at Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 19 1/2 inches in length.
     Grandparents are Jim and Deb Kunkel of Lamar and Dennis and Lori Hinson of Bertrand.
     Great grandparents are Don and Bonnie Majors of Wauneta, Robert and Ada Hinson of Bertrand, Gilbert and Ramona Koch of Eustis and the late Max and Vivian Kunkel of Lamar.

    Joshua and Amber Drake of Parks, a girl, Kali Marie, born Oct. 12, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 20 3/4 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is Tucker, 16 months.
     Grandparents are James and Willa Drake of Alma, James and Rayma Franzen of Beatrice and Wayne and Karen Tegtmeier of Beatrice.
     Great grandparents are Ester Franzen of Odell, Minnie Mintzmeyer of Orleans and Stuart Drake of Orleans.

    Justin Nichols and Stacy Starnes, a boy, Atticus Cole Nichols, born Oct. 6 at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 5.5 pounds and was 18.5 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a brother, Mayson Sandman, 5.
     Grandparents are Kelly and Tawnia Nichols of Wauneta and Rocky and Bonnie Starnes of Gothem, Wisc.

    James and Daphne Tidyman of Maywood, a boy, Connor Michael, born Sept. 16, 2006, at the Community Hospital in McCook.
     He weighed 9 lbs. 5.4 ozs. and was 22 1/4 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a brother, Zachary, 3 1/2.
     Grandparents are Gary and Bev Kreis of Grant and Bill and Marlene Tidyman of Hayes Center.
     Great grandparents are Clayton and Rema Kreis of Gothenburg, Barbara Woodring of Curtis and Marvin Woodring of Stockville.

    Matt and Carrie Terryberry of Imperial, a boy, Carson Alan, born Sept. 29, 2006.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 3.6 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Markenna, 2 1/2.
     Grandparents are Cedric and Sherrie McDaniel and Steve and Joyce Terryberry, all of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Betty Terryberry of Imperial, Fred and Joanna Wilkerson of Cheyenne Wells, Colo., Merl Davidson of Imperial, Iris Large of Wauneta and Fred and Roslyn McDaniel of Lincoln.

    Randy and Mary Purdy of Elm Creek, a girl, Abrieanna Rose, born July 11.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 20 1/4 inches long.
     Other siblings include brother, Randall and wife, Paige, of Kearney, and sister, Anjolina of Elm Creek.
     Grandparents are Roseanna Stoney of Herndon, Kan., the late Harvey Stoney and Dorene Purdy of Kearney and the late Gary Purdy.
     Great grandmother is Beulah Purdy of Grant.

    Todd and Amy Kinsey of Fort Collins, Colo., a girl, Lucy Elizabeth, born Sept. 14, 2006, at Fort Collins.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Grandparents are Jerry and Judy Swesey of Alliance, formerly of Imperial, and Richard and Holly Kinsey of Florence, Colo.

    Ken and Janet Tomky of Lamar, a boy by adoption, Evan Matthew, born Sept. 9, 2006 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
    He weighed 6 lbs. 11 ozs.
    Grandparents are Wilford and Genevieve Tomky of Lamar and Frank and Virginia Christen of Tecumseh.

    Ray and Peggy Murillo of Imperial, a boy, Ray Murillo Jr., born Aug. 29, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 9 lbs. 5.3 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are Krista Murillo, 10; Tiffany Castle, 9; Brittany Simeon, 7; Caitlyn Murillo, 7; and Zackary Murillo, 5.
     Grandparents are Socorro and Gregorio Murillo of Imperial, Arthur A. and Lisa Hutson of Omaha and Joyce Neemann of Missouri.

    Matt and Dawn Strand of Evansville, Wyo., a boy, William Henry, born Aug. 30, 2006.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 22 inches long.
     Grandparents are Charlie and Penny Frantz of Evansville, Wyo. and Gerald and Ann Strand of Venango.
     Great grandmother is Ellen Johnson of Kearney.

    Stacey and Theron Troxel of Hickman, a boy, Brady Thomas, born Aug. 28, 2006 at Bryan LGH in Lincoln.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Grandparents are Tom and Edith Troxel of Springfield and Tom and Marilyn Hain of North Platte.

    Nick and Jennifer Colton of Imperial, a boy, George Daxtun, born Aug. 15, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 6 lbs.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Keirsten, 17 months.
     Grandparents are Terry and Bob Teays of Thornton, Colo. and Charlie and Carla Colton of Imperial.

    Bob and Lori Mendenhall of Imperial, a boy, Westyn Robert, born Aug. 11, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 5 lbs. 12.5 ozs. and was 18.5 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are Logan, 5, and Lindsey, 3.
     Grandparents are Bob and Judy Mendenhall of Imperial and Dan and Susan Ladenburger of Stratton.
     George and Dorothy Ladenburger of Oakley, Kan.

    Jay and Christel Bubak of Volga, S.D., a boy, Alexander Michael, born Aug. 3, 2006.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are Austin, 4, and Abigail, 2.
     Grandparents are Dennis and Zo Kunnemann and Jerry and Vivian Bubak, all of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Finkner of Minden.

    Tim and Barb Kimberling of Columbus, a boy by adoption, Sawyer Daniel, born July 8, 2006 at Columbus.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 inches long.
     Grandparents are Vinton and Fauniel Kimberling of Champion, Deanna Sekepa of Grand Island, Bob Sekepa of Omaha and John and Sandi Bredvick of Hutchinson, Kan.

    Amy and Maurice Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colo., a girl, Kaylin Beth, born June 17, 2006 at Penrose Community Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 18 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Diana Leibbrandt of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Charlie and Merrilyn Leibbrandt of Imperial and the late Maurice and Mary Johnson.
     Great grandparents are Martin and Lois Leibbrandt of Imperial and Don and Juanita Guinn of Colorado Springs, Colo.

    Mike and Kristi Leibhart of Hershey, a boy, Cooper Benjamin, born July 12, 2006, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are brothers Zane, 6, and Chase, 3.
     Grandparents are Mike and Karen Welsh of Ogallala and Ron and Linda Leibhart and Jan Trupp of Imperial.

    Kathryn Broughton and Shawn Yoder of Imperial, a boy, Bryce Broughton, born July 2 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 11.5 ozs. and was 19 1/4 inches long.
     Grandparents are Rhonda Broughton of Imperial and Glen and Cheryl Yoder of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Elroy and Jane Broughton of Sidney.

    Bruce and Crystal Peterson of Enders, a boy, Jaret Alin, born June 30, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are sister Josie, 6; brother Trevor, 4; and sister Morgan, 2.
     Grandparents are Larry and Gail Peterson and Bill and Jan Jaeger, all of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Alfred Cass of Beaver City, Eunice Peterson of Alliance and Mary Kerchal of Imperial.

    Aaron and Ashley Eskew of Imperial, a girl, Adelle Nicole, born July 3, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is Sebastian, 5.
     Grandparents are Greg and Kaye Eskew of Imperial and Martin and Denise Sis of McCook.
     Great grandparents are Arlene Eskew of Imperial, Donna Pflum of Imperial, Ron and Donna Sis of McCook and Carl and Patty Johnson and Cambridge.

    Humberto and Gloria Perez of Parks, a boy, Julian Perez, born June 30, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 5 lbs. 14.4 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Other siblings include Daniel, 6, and Itzel, 1.
     Grandparents are Gregorio Hernandez, Cruz Ramos, Manuel Perez and Victoria Vega, all of Mexico.

    Dennis and Tammy Aulston of Sterling, Colo., a girl, Jayden Laura, born June 16, 2006.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Grandparents are Randy and Deb Bartlett of Imperial and Gene and Linda Aulston of Julesburg, Colo.
     Great grandparents are Bob Bartlett of Imperial, Harold and Eva Brunswick of Haigler, Dale and Eva Lingo of Benkelman and Russell and Lolita Aulston of Yellow Jacket, Colo.

    Kyle and Lisa Leibhart of Hampton, Va., a boy, Jaxx Clayton, born June 21, 2006 in Newport News, Va.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are Jordan and Colton.
     Grandparents are Cheryl and Jim Brown of Peyton, Colo. and Vernon and Judy Raynor of Hampton, Va.
     Great grandparents are Jan Trupp and Ron and Linda Leibhart of Imperial.

    Jessica Allen and Michael Buecker of Lincoln, a boy, Jaxson Robert Buecker, born May 10, 2006, at BryanLGH East Hospital, Lincoln.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Grandparents are Paula and Steve Bowder of Lincoln, Donn and Karen Allen of Wauneta and Tom and Kay Buecker of Crawford.
     Great grandparents are Don and Bonnie Majors of Wauneta, Phil and Phyllis Langin and the late Robert Allen of Imperial, Bob and Merna Buecker of Wheatland, Wyo. and Jeannette Buecker of Watertown, Wisc.

    Brian Howard and Bonnie Murphey of Kimball, a boy, Patrick Philip Howard, born May 22 at Scottsbluff Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.
     He weighed 4 lbs. 7.2 ozs. and was 17 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents include Cathy Howard of Imperial and Dan and Linda McGinnis of Kimball.
     Great grandfather is Joe Culek of Kimball and great grandmother is Marcella Tangney of Arvada, Colo.

    Nick and Kaila Newman of Norfolk, a boy, Caleb Benjamin, born May 18.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents were Don and Melody Newman of Imperial and Renata Nepl of Pierce.
     Great grandmother is Esther Arnison of Imperial.

    Dave and Jacci Brown of Champion, a girl, Myla Joy, born May 10, 2006, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     A sister, Madison, age 4, welcomes her home.
     Grandparents are John and Yvonne Smith of Lakewood, Colo. and Don and Manette Brown of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Clarence Jaeger of Imperial, Maxine Beard of Champion, Don and Betty Brown of Parks and Stan and Janette Smith of Crescent City, Calif.
     Great, great grandmother is Ardith Wallin of Imperial.

    Gene and Jennifer Winscot, a girl, Samantha Joy, born May 11 at the Ogallala hospital.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs.
     She has three older brothers to welcome her home.
     Local grandparents are Donna Winscot of Imperial, and the late Bill Winscot.

    Shiloh and Holly Bernache of Oklahoma City, Okla., a girl, Arabella Rose, born May 13, 2006.
     She weighed 10 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 22 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Terri and Gregg Meyer of Imperial.

    Kristi and Alex McNair of Imperial, a girl, Landree Alexis, born May 8, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 21 inches long.
     Welcoming her home are sisters, Taylin, 7; Mallie, 4; and Bryn, 1.
     Grandparents are Pat and Linda McNair of Imperial, Polly Gunther of Arnold and Kirby Kitt of Wauneta.
     Great grandparents are Donnaline Kitt of Wauneta, Shirley Rothwell of Arthur, Jean McNair of Imperial and Nina and Lu Krepel of Columbus.

    Sean and Brandie Humphrey of Lincoln, a boy, Alex Sean, born March 22, 2006, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Grandparents are Mark and Coyla Nobling of Scranton, Iowa and Ed and Jane Humphrey of Lincoln.
     Great grandparents were the late Warren and Belle Humphrey of Enders and Rudy and Arline d'Allemand of Wauneta.

    Amy and Travis Schroeder of Overland Park, Kan., a girl, Kaelyn Hope, born April 17, 2006, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Tom and Marilyn Hain of North Platte and Darrel and Donna Schroeder of Casper, Wyo.

    Michael and Linda Nelson, a boy, Jason Michael, born April 29, 2006, at Great Plains Medical Center at North Platte.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs.
     Grandparents are Neva Molzer of Imperial and the late Marvin Molzer, and Marvin and Muriel Nelson of Julesburg, Colo.
     Great grandfather is Landis Borchers of Lincoln.

    Brian and Sarah Garcia of McCook, a girl, Emmalee Sue Garcia, born April 24, 2006.
     She joins sister Bailey, six, and brother Carson, two.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Grandparents are Susan and Dave Irey of Imperial, Vern White of Oakes, N.D., and Ben and Marlene Garcia of McCook.
     Great grandparents are Rex White of Oakes, N.D. and Ben Garcia Sr. of McCook.

    Patricia and Geary Redden of Imperial, a girl, Kathleen Dawn, born April 21, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 6.7 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Grandparents are Teresa and Dennis Holloway of Imperial and Frank Redden of Indianola.
     Great grandparent is Pat Cooley of Shore Wood Shores, Texas.

    Luke Tyerman and Allison Pryor, a boy, Mason William Tyerman, born April 4, 2006.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Grandparents are Tim Tyerman of Imperial, Lana Tyerman of Holyoke, Colo. and Wayne Pryor and Laura Pryor of Denver, Colo.
     Great grandparents are Pace and Carol Tyerman of Champion and Theone Draper of Imperial.

    Sam and Abby McNair, a girl, Ava Elizabeth McNair, born March 12, 2006.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a sister, Aliana Mae, 19 months.
     Grandparents are Randy and Pat Chick of Hastings and Pat and Linda McNair of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Jean McNair of Imperial, Louise Smith of Hastings and Mildred Chick of Omaha.

    Ryan and Jennifer (Tropf) Witzel of Lincoln, a boy, Cayden Gordon, born April 13, 2006.
     Grandparents are Gordon and Dona Tropf of Champion and John and Cheryl Witzel of Pleasant Dale.
     Great grandparents are Walt and Arlene Fleer of Hoskins and Elsie Witzel of Brainard.

    Elliott and Shawna Reish of Bayard, a girl, Jordyn CheyAnn, born March 17, 2006, at Scottsbluff Regional West.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Grandparents are Lyle and Judy Nickerson of Imperial and Ed and Barbara Reish of Casper, Wyo.
     Great grandparents are Veda Nickerson of Maxwell and Ed and Marion Reish of Casper, Wyo.

    Gregg and Denise Smith of Imperial, a boy, Navy KeYi, born March 25, 2006.
     He weighed 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are Chevy, 14; Kacia, 11; Indy, 9; and Nike, 4.
     Grandparents are Ed and Alice Redmond of Anamosa, Iowa and the late Stan and Kay Smith of Lamar.

    Duane and Corrie Allendorf of Burns, Wyo., a boy, Dalton Steven, born Feb. 27, 2006, at Poudre Valley Hospital in Ft. Collins, Colo.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Steve and Lori Poole of Bayard, Scheryl and Jerry Hunt of Imperial and Tom Allendorf and Suzanne Burr of Arvada, Colo.
     Great grandmothers are Joan Humphrey of Cheyenne, Wyo. and Paulene Bremer of Imperial.

    Dustin and Janelle (Hayes) Corman of Clay Center, a boy, Zachery Alec, born March 31, 2006, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Randy and Margene Hayes of Imperial.

    Jeff and Wendy Skeels of Grant are the proud parents of a son, Benjamin David Skeels, born Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. 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 Stinnette of Imperial and the late Verl Stinnette, Kenny and Deb Hutsell of Grant and David and Connie Skeels of Brandon.
     Great-grandparents are Ron and Geneva Sauers of Julesburg, Colo.

    Tyler and Kristina Neben of Kearney, a boy, Darin Adam, born March 3, 2006.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 14.5 ozs. and was 20.5 inches long.
     Welcoming Darin home is a brother, Travis, age 2.
     Grandparents are Deb and Jim Hayes of Imperial, Kenny and Cindy Neben of Stapleton and Rod and Pam Schaeffer of Stapleton.
     Great grandparents are Glen Hayes of Imperial, Gerald Barnum of Stapleton and George Schaeffer of Stapleton.
     Great, great grandparent is Henrietta Pfieffer of Stapleton.

    Brennan and Christiane Vaverek of Imperial, a girl, Rebekah Clare, born March 10, 2006.
     She weighed 7.53 lbs. and was 19.5 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is Jade, 14; Devon, 12; Maddison, 11; Andrew, 10; Laura, 1.

    Gale and Tabitha Johnson of Imperial, a boy, Cameron Michael, born Feb. 21, 2006.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 21 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are George and Marilyn Johnson of Thurston, Deb Hust of Imperial and Dwight and Diana Lindskov of Imperial.
     Great grandparents are Violet Johnson of Pender, Byron and Marilyn Hust of Imperial and Betty Lindskov of Isabel, S.D.
     Great, great grandparents are Lillian Krutsinger of Parks and Ella Mae Hust of Imperial.

    Jason and Erin Purdy of Scottsbluff, a boy, Silas Adam, born Feb. 23, 2006.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 21 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a brother, Jonah, age 3.
     Grandparents are Jerry and Tina Purdy of Imperial and Marilyn Osler of Kenesaw.
     Great grandparents are Beulah Purdy of Grant, Carman Brand of Ogallala, Georgia Osler of Kenesaw and Dale and Florence Schmidt of Lincoln.

    Brandi Roesener and David Contreras, Jr. of Cheyenne, Wyo., a boy, DeMarcus Antonio Contreras, born Feb. 15, 2006.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 9.6 ozs. and was 20 1/4 inches long.
     Grandparents are Randy and Cindy Roesener of Imperial and Ysela Ramirez and Tom Mullan of Laramie, Wyo.
     Great grandparents are Joyce Roesener of Imperial, John Roesener of Plainfield, Wisc. and Consuelo and Natividad Ramirez of El Paso, Texas.
     Great, great grandmother is Ruby Roesener of Imperial.

    Jayson and Jennifer Hood of Clay Center, Kan., a girl, Emily Grace, born Feb. 12, 2006.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 6.75 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is one sister, Caitlyn, 2.
     Grandparents are Tom and Nancy Terryberry of Imperial, Paulette Hood of Clay Center, Kan. and Harold Hood of Topeka, Kan.
     Great grandmothers are Betty Terryberry of Imperial and Margaret Heskett of McCook.

    Monty and Jill Mays of Imperial, a boy, Zane Wyatt, born Jan. 30, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 1.5 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are Kailey, 17; Tiffany, 15; Brady, 12; and Tagan, 7.
     Grandparents are Dayton and Carolyn Ballentine of Brule, Sharon Seyfert of La Junta, Colo. and John Mays of Denver, Colo.
     Great grandparents are Kay Lovett of La Junta, Colo. and Johnny Mays of Ogallala.

    Jason and Sara (Rauch) Heermann of Greeley, a boy, Sean Ryan, born Feb. 4, 2006.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Scott and Linda Clements of Holyoke, Colo., Brad Rauch of Holyoke, Colo. and Cathy and Bill Ruhl of Wiggins.
     Great grandparents are Frank and Alice Clements of Imperial, Beverly Van Oeveren of Sterling, Colo. and Larry and Mary Mancini of Ponte Vedra, Fla.

    John and Maria Uptegrove of Chandler, Ariz., a boy, Eli John Uptegrove, born Jan. 25, 2006.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 22 inches long.
     Grandparents are Justine Likens of Holyoke, Colo., John F. Uptegrove of Lakewood, Colo., Will and Kathy Capistrant of Mesa, Ariz. and Will and Mary Capistrant of Lindstrom, Minn.

    Stoney and Annette Clark of Dwight, a girl, Madeline Rose, born Jan. 30, 2006.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a sister, Carli, age 7.
     Grandparents are Jerry and Sharon Clark of Imperial and Ben and Elaine Kouma of Dwight.
     Great grandparents are Lowell and Barbara Clark of Champion and Dick and Joan Stull of Fleming, Colo.

    David and Liz Mollendor of Lamar, a boy, Walker James, born Feb. 2, 2006 at Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke, Colo.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     He has a big sister, Emma, 9 1/2, and a big brother, Dawson, 13 months.
     Maternal grandparents are Sue DeMaggio and Emmett Lee of Diamond Bar, Calif. and Don and Susan DiMaggio of Laguna Woods, Calif.
     Great-grandparents are Louie and Dora Gentry of Port Huron, Mich., Jim and Connie Cooper of Fort Gratiot, Mich. and Jess Atkins of Tustin, Calif.
     Paternal grandparents are Bob and Linda Mollendor of Lamar. Great-grandparents are Mary (Mollendor) Spohn of Holyoke.

    Jane and Travis Keath of Indianola, a girl, Chayse Nicole, born Jan. 24, 2006 in McCook.
     She weighed 6 1/2 pounds and was 19 1/4 inches long.
     She has a 17-month-old sister, Morgan to welcome her home.
     Grandparents are Randy Keath of Indianola and Lawrence and Nancy Tinkham of Imperial.

    Teresa Morris of Imperial, a girl, Faith Marie Morris, born Jan. 18, 2006.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 7.4 ozs. and was 18 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Judy Morris of Imperial and Lewis Morris of Cookeville, Tenn.
     Great grandparents are Lorean Anderson of Wauneta and Virginia Atkins of Merrimack, NH.

    Racheska Meredith and Miguel Magallanes, both of Imperial, a girl, Ciera Marie Magallanes, born Jan. 12, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 5.3 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Siblings include Nyssa Rivera, 9, Esperanea Meredith, 6, and LaRona Sanchez, 2.

    Ramico and Sue Lyn Blackmon of Monument, Colo., a boy, Thomas Lee, born Jan. 12, 2006 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are two brothers, Samuel and Isaiah.
     Grandparents are Cal and Barbara German of Imperial and Isiah and Mary Williams of Fort Meyers, Fla.

    Chris and Tammy Schaffert of Imperial, a boy, Mathew Russell, born Jan. 10, 2006, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs.
     Siblings include Danielle Salazar, 15, and Elizabeth Schaffert, 3.
     Grandparents are Russell Schaffert of Culbertson, Doug and Faith Hyde of Culbertson and Bonnie Clinesmith of Plattsmouth.
     Great grandparents are Jim and Esther Ott of Scottsbluff, Leo and Betty Rousselle of Culbertson and Don and Vonda Hyde of McCook.

    Travis and Sarah Wixom, a girl, Sierra Marie, born Jan. 6, 2006, at Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
     She weighed 3 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 17 inches long.
     Welcoming her home are brothers Tristan, 4 1/2 and Tanner, 3.
     Grandparents are Lester and Betty Wixom of Oak Center, Colo. and Charley and Mary Lee of Lamar.
     Great grandparents are Wayne Lee of Imperial and Howard and Norma Surber of Imperial.

    Ramon and Azucena Frias of Imperial, a boy, Jose Alexandro, born Dec. 28, 2005, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 7 lbs. and was 20 inches long.
     Siblings include Ramon Jonathan, 1, and Yaqueline, 8.
     Grandmother is Rita Lusan of Imperial.

    Tim and Teri Lawrence of Imperial, a boy, Drake Allen, born Dec. 20, 2005, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Kiarra Skye, 2.
     Grandparents are Sheila Kearns of Wauneta and the late Ed Kearns, Joel Van Steenberg of Imperial and Ellen Cady of Imperial.

    Cory and Melissa Holmes of Imperial, a boy, Hoyte Taylor, born Dec. 8, 2005, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 9 lbs. 8.5 ozs. and was 21 inches long.
     Welcoming him home are brothers Mason, 11, Dustin, 9, and Cody 2.
     Grandparents are Jack and Tina Mandeville of Imperial and Wes and Kala Holmes of Valentine.
     Great grandparents are Dolores Mandeville of Broken Bow and Fredia Holmes of Grant.

    Shannon and Sandy O'Neil of Wauneta, a boy, Tyler Morgan, born Dec. 24, 2005.
     He weighed 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 21 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a brother, Bo, and a sister, Ella.
     Grandparents are Bud and Sharon Statz of Champion and Donald and Marilyn O'Neil of Wauneta.
     Great grandparents are Lula Williams of Haigler, Dorothy Statz of Imperial and Eldon and Mildred Roschewski of Imperial.

    Sandy and Melissa Rufenacht of Castle Rock, Colo., a girl, Alexa Rae, born Nov. 30, 2005, at Sky Ridge Hospital in Lone Tree, Colo.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 20" long.
     Grandparents are Donna Fuller of Enders, Sandy Rufenacht Sr. of Denver, Colo., Carol Baxter of Littleton, Colo. and Steve Kimbley of Denver, Colo.
     Great grandparents are Marshall and Betty Bartlet of Denver, Colo.

    Chad and Amber Yaw of Imperial, a girl, Jecca Belle, born Dec. 5, 2005.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a sister Remington.
     Grandparents are Kent and Marcie Yaw of Imperial and Clint Cooper of Minatare.
     Great grandparents are Gerald Yaw of Champion and Carol Cooper of North Platte.

    Megan and Joel Mueller of Omaha, a girl, MaKenzie Michelle, born Dec. 14, 2005 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha.
     She weighed 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 19 3/4 inches long.
     Grandparents include Dick and Peggy Smith of Grand Island and Jim and Glenda Mueller of Emerson.
     Great grandparents are Sam and Virginia Unzicker, Rosie and Bob Molzahn and Harlan and Joy Smith, all of Imperial; and Ardel and Irene Mueller and Jerry and Shirley Clausen, all of Pender.

    Shane and Misty Richards of Brule, a boy, Dashle Ronald Richards, born Dec. 16, 2005, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     He weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Shelby, age 7.
     Grandparents are Don and Manette Brown of Imperial and Ron and Candy Richards of Big Springs.
     Great grandparents are Don and Betty Brown of Parks, Clarence Jaeger of Imperial and Evelyn Richards of Tucson, Ariz.

    Nancy and Jay Maier of Milwaukee, Wisc., a girl, Sydney Ada, born Dec. 17, 2005.
     She weighed 7 lbs. and was 20.5 inches long.
     Grandparents are Sandra Kelly of Champion and Jack and Myrna Maier of Milwaukee, Wisc.

    Trevor and Jana Schwartz of Minatare, a boy, Jackson Tanner, born Nov. 27, 2005.
     Grandparents are Harlow and Barb Hill of Wauneta and Tom and Kathy Schwartz of Minatare.
     Great grandmother is Audrey Olson of Oshkosh.

    Steve and Char Wallin of Imperial, a boy, Mason Everett, born Nov. 9, 2005, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 14.4 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Matalie, 2 years old.
     Grandparents are Pat Wallin of Imperial and the late Garry Wallin and Richard and Sharon Butt of Colorado Springs, Colo.
     Great grandparents are Olan and Mary Wallin of Imperial, Flossie Green of Colorado Springs and Alice Butt of Central City.

    Garrett and Lynn Smith of Kansas City, Mo., a girl, Kaelee Mae, born Nov. 14, 2005.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a brother, Jaxson, 17 months.
     Grandparents are Stan and Vicky Smith of Hickman, Ed and Gloria Packard of Lincoln and Kevin and Marcia Kroll of Lincoln.
     Great grandparents are Ferne Malcolm of Hickman and Wayne and Marie Smith of Wauneta.

    Robert and Tracy Luhrs of Carmel, Ind., a son, Spencer Robert, born Nov. 17, 2005 in Indianapolis.
     He weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz.
     Brothers and sisters welcoming Spencer are Victoria and Lauren Luhrs of Overland Park, Kan. and Gabrielle, Mitchell, Cooper and Blake Fetters of Carmel.
     Grandparents are Fred and Bonnie Williams of Carmel and Gordon and Mary Luhrs of Imperial.

    Nick and Kristine Smith of Champion, a girl, Krystal Ann, born Oct. 17, 2005.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is sister, Jacqueline, 12, and brother, Allan, 9.
     Grandparents are Jim and LaVaughn Hernke of Cannon Falls, Minn. and Lloyd and Rhonda Smith of Champion.
     Great grandparents are Maxine Roth of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Roberta Frosh of Imperial, Elna Rae West of Imperial and Vilas and Betty Smith of Champion.

    Josh and Alicia Fries of Benkelman, a boy, Easton John, born Nov. 7, 2005, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 5.5 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Kenny and Marla Fries of Benkelman and Paul and Linda Cernik of Wahoo.
     Great grandparents are Dorothy Zediker of Mapleton, Iowa, Frank and Amelia Zelensky of Omaha, Elsie Cernik of Wahoo and Guy and Melba Fries of Benkelman.

    Tyson and Amanda McGreer of Grant, a boy, Brody James, born Oct. 30, 2005, at Perkins County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Grandparents are Gary and Terrie State of Imperial and K.C. and Sue McGreer of Big Springs.

    Rob and Candice Schilke of Imperial, a girl, Brooke Jean, born Oct. 29, 2005, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 7 lbs. 2.4 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a brother, Blake, 6.
     Grandparents are Jim and Idonna Elder of Imperial, Craig and Lana Oltman of Holdrege and Bob Schilke of Grant.
     Great grandparents are Janet Schrader of Grant, Iona Kurth of Imperial, Twila and Bob Schilke of Imperial, Elaine Oltman of Nelson and Janice Kurth of Imperial.

    Cody and Darbi Warden of Elkhorn, a girl, Mackenzie Riann, born Oct. 13.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 20 3/4 inches long.
     Welcoming her home is a big sister, Kylie, age 3.
     Grandparents are Sue Moore of Imperial and Dick and Lane Davis of Fremont.
     Great grandparents are Fay Story of Imperial and Bud Walraven of Fremont.

    Tanner and Jeana Lipovsky of Edgar, a girl, Carys Parker, born Oct. 27 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Grandparents are Jack and Dee Schnieder of Imperial, Deb Lipovsky of Hastings and Ken Lipovsky of Fairfield.

    Nathaniel and Erin Pearson of Kearney, twin boys, Gabriel Todd and Wesley Graham, born Oct. 4, 2005, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
     They were 2 lbs. 8 ozs. and were 15 1/4 inches long.
     Grandparents are Daniel and Sherri Schoenholz of Imperial and Phil and Nancy Pearson of Sutherland.
     Great grandparents are Jim Kennedy of Halsey, Don and Lois Pearson of Genoa and Bev Hecke of LaVista.
     Great, great grandmother is Bosia Kennedy of Broken Bow.

    Jesus and Irma Ruiz of Imperial, a boy, AB Ruiz Ruiz, born Oct. 20, 2005, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     Welcoming him home is a brother Daniel Omar Ruiz Ruiz, 13.
     Grandparents are Socorro Mendoza, Caritino Ruiz, Juana Coronado and Gerardo Ruiz, all of Mexico.

    Ben and Natalie McNair of St. Louis, Mo., twin sons, Isaac James and Joshua William, born Oct. 6, 2005.
     Isaac weighed 5 lbs. 4 ozs. and Joshua was 4 lbs. 11 ozs.
     Welcoming them home is a sister Hannah, age 2.
     Grandparents are Pat and Linda McNair of Imperial and Nancy and Jerome Maxson of Kearney.
     Great grandparents are Jean McNair of Imperial, Lu and Nina Kregel of Columbus, Nick Simpson of Burwell and Norma Maxson of Kearney.

    Michael and Julie Shinn of Imperial, a girl, Juliunna Michelle-Alexis Shinn, born Oct. 15, 2005, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 5 lbs. 15.7 ozs. and was 19 1/4 inches long.
     Other siblings include Tomarcus Hutcheson, 6, and Serray Shinn, 2.
     Grandparents are Steven Shinn of Imperial and Jon and Judy Brown of Lyndon, Kan.

    Diane and Jed Stamm of Benkelman, a girl, Katelyn Marie, born Sept. 29, 2005, at Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial.
     She weighed 7 lbs. and was 19 inches long.
     Grandparents are Evelyn Stamm of Benkelman and the late Gary Stamm and Don and Annie Harding of Cambridge.
     Great grandparents are June Stamm and Edith Roundtree, both of Benkelman, Ruth Harding of Cambridge and Verna Banks of Kearney.

    Jonathan and Rachell Richman of Imperial, a boy, Caleb Joseph, born Sept. 27, 2005, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     He weighed 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
     Welcoming him home is a sister, Katie, 4 1/2.
     Grandparents are Shirley Howard of Callaway, Ray and Shirley Lingbloom of Phillipsburg, Kan. and John Black of Scottsbluff and the late Sue Black.
     Great grandparents are Anne Richman of Coconut Creek, Fla.

    Brad and Melissa Markee of Imperial, a girl, Hailey Lin, born Oct. 2, 2005, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
     Grandparents are Rod and Jeri Markee of Imperial and Mike and Tammy Witt of Buffalo, Mo.

    Miles and Christy Colson of Imperial, a girl, Ella Renae, born Sept. 27, 2005, at Chase County Community Hospital.
     She weighed 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 20 1/4 inches long.
     Grandparents are Bill and Debbie Karnes of Orlando, Fla. and Glenn and Dixie Colson of Elsie.
     Great grandparents are Brandon and Betty Jo Foster of Orlando, Fla. and Oscar and Lillian Karnes of Deland, Fla.

    Brandon and L