Births (July 14)

Wade Alan Stratton was born June 30, 2011, to Christine Huebel and Kyle Stratton, both of Beldenville. Also welcomed by brothers: Tyler and Clayton; and grandparents: Paul and Bonnie Stratton of River Falls, and Bob and Gwen Huebel of Elmwood.

Wyatt Bradley Bartlett was born July 1, 2011, to Richelle and Jason Bartlett of Spring Valley. Also welcomed by sister, Mattea; and grandparents: Mike and Carolyn Bartlett of Barron, Jeanee Auld-Pallin of Spring Valley, and Doug Auld of Peachtree City, Ga.

Twins Megan Mae Peterson and Brady Patrick Peterson were born July 4, 2011, to Patricia and Casey Peterson of Beldenville. Also welcomed by sisters: Desirae and Madison; and grandparents: Greg and Sue Peterson, Mark Broostin and Carla Hanvelt, all of Ellsworth.

Lydia Kay Starkey was born June 30, 2011, weighing seven pounds, three ounces and was 20 inches long. She is the daughter of Erin and Brian Starkey of Hudson. Also welcomed by grandparents: Carl and Kay Corey, and Joe and Denise Starkey, all of Hudson; and great-grandparents: Dolores Corey of Hudson and William Starkey of Centuria.

Tyson Robert Walker was born June 30, 2011, weighing seven pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. He is the son of Stacy and Josh Walker of Roberts.

Bennett Daniel Berres was born July 5, 2011, weighing seven pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. He is the son of Rachael Canter and Michael Berres of New Richmond. Also welcomed by brothers: Devin, Jackson, and Charlie.

Lydia Sicilia Kapping was born July 10, 2011, weighing seven pounds, four ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. She is the daughter of David and Antonella Kapping of Oakdale, Minn. Also welcomed by grandparents: Joe and Piera Vitale of Little Canada, Minn., and Roger and Sue Kapping of River Falls; and great-grandparents: Teresa Vitale of Maplewood, Minn., Giovanna Salute of Palermo, Sicily, Italy, and Virginia Ofstie of Spring Valley.

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