Births (Jan. 20)

Benton Corey Johnson was born Jan. 7, 2011, to Holly and Dan Johnson of Ellsworth.

Owen Edward Chaffee was born Jan. 7, 2011, weighing six pounds, nine ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long. He is the son of Andrea and Luke Chaffee of River Falls. Also welcomed by sister, Lara; grandparents: Kirk and Katie Chaffee and Mark and Jean Olson, all of River Falls; great-grandparents: Lyda Haskins of River Falls, Vanita Olson of Woodville, and Leo Germain of Somerset; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Rory Noel Canaday was born Jan. 7, 2011, weighing eight pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21 inches long. She is the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah Canaday of River Falls. Also welcomed by grandparents: Mike and Jolene Canady of Augusta, Thomas and Susan Chitek of Wisconsin Rapids, and Ken Schuetz of Wisconsin Rapids.

Carter Aksel Balcerek was born Jan. 9, 2011, weighing seven pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long. He is the son of Charles and Erica Balcerek of New Richmond.

Nathan Lawrence Cavadini was born Jan. 10, 2011, weighing seven pounds, one ounce, and was 18 inches long. He is the son of Jason and Jocelyn Cavadini of River Falls. Also welcomed by brother, Timothy.

Autumn MaKenna Schultz was born Jan. 11, 2011, weighing seven pounds, four ounces, and 21 inches long. She is the daughter of Tim and Kim Schultz of River Falls. Also welcomed by sister, Alexis; grandparents: Todd and Dee Schultz and Terry and Sandy Kusilek, all of River Falls, and great-grandparents Dean and Nancy Wieland of Rhinelander.

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