Births (Sept. 1)

Mytia Monet Barnett was born Aug. 17, 2011, to Taryne Ternes and Ariel Barnett of River Falls. Also welcomed by brothers: Jack and Mytao; and grandmother, Robin Barnett of River Falls.

Ryan Lynette Kealy was born to Sara McDonald and Michael Kealy of River Falls. Also welcomed by brother, Michael; sisters: Madison and Morgan; and grandparents: Tom and Colleen Kealy of River Falls, Brad and Priscilla Sorrell of Indiana, Fred and Annelies Gebert of Menomonee Falls, and Darlene Kilgore of Indiana.

Harvey Django Jerome Bowden was born Aug. 23, 2011, weighing eight pounds, seven ounces and was 21 inches long. He is the son of Elizabeth and Jerome Bowden. Also welcomed by brother, Sebastien; and grandparents: W. C. Miller III, Valerie Lincoln and Bill Bowden.

Ella Blake Kleist was born Aug. 25, 2011, weighing seven pounds, two ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long. She is the daughter of Alison and Justin Kleist of River Falls. Also welcomed by sisters: Elizabeth, Ashley, Ava and Isabelle; and grandparents: Blake Ritts of River Falls and Tom and Kristine Kleist of Buffalo, Minn.

Nayla Rose Drier was born Aug. 26, 2011, weighing seven pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long. She is the daughter of Stephanie and Theron Drier of River Falls. Also welcomed by brother, Thade; and grandparents: Rose and Gary Sweeney and JeanAnn and August Drier, all of Durand.

Alden James Blom was born Aug. 23, 2011, weighing eight pounds, seven ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. He is the son of Alyssa and Alex Blom of Greenfield. Also welcomed by sister, Alana; grandparents, Rollie and Dawn Koch of River Falls; and great-grandparents, Jerry and Betty Gutting of Ellsworth.

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