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November 2, 2009

Births: Nov. 3, 2009

CVPH Medical Center
DAVIS — A son, Jackson Cole, born Aug. 16, 2009, to Paula Barto and Michael Davis Jr.

MCKENNA — A son, Maverick Oliver, born Oct. 17, 2009, to Joana and Stephen McKenna.

BEDARD — A daughter, Monique Elise, born Oct. 20, 2009, to Carol and Patrick Bedard.

AYOTTE — A daughter, Isabelle Elizabeth, born Oct. 20, 2009, to Kristin Filion and Nathan Ayotte.

CARTER-KELLY — A son, Jasper Todd, born Oct. 21, 2009, to Jennifer and Staci Carter-Kelly.

FARLEY — A son, John James, born Oct. 21, 2009, to Kristen and John Farley.

KULLMAN — A daughter, Lila Elizabeth, born Oct. 21, 2009, to Sarah and Sean Kullman.

BALESTRINO-BALL — A daughter, Alivia Ann, born Oct. 21, 2009, to Gabrielle Balestrino and Ryan Ball.

FOUNTAIN — A daughter, Abigal Faith, born Oct. 22, 2009, to Christina Vincent and Joseph Fountain.

EGGLEFIELD — A son, Alexander James, born Oct. 22, 2009, to Jennifer and Cory Egglefield.

SULLIVAN — A son, Nicolas Charles, born Oct. 22, 2009, to Kathryn Liggett and Andrew Sullivan.

SHUKNECHT — A son, Chase Kenneth-Neil, born Oct. 22, 2009, to Anastacia and Shane Shuknecht.

MARS — A daughter, Stacy Marie, born Oct. 23, 2009, to Roxanne Clark and Jesse Mars.

NOLAN — A daughter, Riley Kenadee, born Oct. 25, 2009, to Kourtnee Porter and Casey Nolan.

MASON — A son, Stephen Anthony Jr., born Oct. 26, 2009, to Naomi and Stephen Mason.

MARRONE — A daughter, Isabella Eve, born Oct. 26, 2009, to Karen and Jared Marrone.

GARDNER — A daughter, Shelbie Lynn, born Oct. 26, 2009, to Nicole and Shelby Gardner.

Out of Town
DUPRAW — A daughter, Emily Margaret, born Sept. 22, 2009, at Emerson Hospital, Concord, Mass., to Robert and Renee Dupraw of Maynard, Mass., formerly of Saranac. Grandparents are Sue and Charlie Dupraw of Mulberry, Fla., and Roland and Francesanne Lafrance of Winter Haven, Fla., all formerly of Saranac.

FAY — A daughter, Matilda Jane, born Oct. 12, 2009, at Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, Vt., to Mindy and Matthew Fay of Plattsburgh.

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Milestones
  • curry_brown_wedd Curry — Brown

    Kristy L. Curry and Corey J. Brown were married Nov. 12, 2011, at Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel by the Rev. Tara Forkey.

    February 12, 2012 1 Photo

  • facteau_friend_wedd Facteau — Friend

    Nicole Marie Facteau and Jason Lawrence Friend were married Nov. 11, 2011, in Plattsburgh United Methodist Church.

    February 12, 2012 1 Photo

  • lopez_proulx Lopez — Proulx

    Lola and Roman Lopez of Keeseville announce the engagement of their daughter, Tessa, to Jonathan Proulx, son of Bonnie and James Proulx of Dannemora.

    February 12, 2012 1 Photo

  • duprey_pupore Duprey — Poupore

    Donald and Lorraine Duprey of Beekmantown announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole, to Shawn Poupore, also of Beekmantown, son of Terry Poupore of Chateaugay.

    February 12, 2012 1 Photo

  • provost_carl Provost — Carl

    Susan Provost of Plattsburgh announces the engagement of her daughter, Carol, to Nelson Carl, also of Plattsburgh, son of Beverly Carl of West Chazy.

    February 12, 2012 1 Photo

  • sevey_oconnor Sevey — O'Connor

    Michael and Jane Sevey of Moira announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley of Brushton, to Ryan Durkin O'Connor, also of Brushton, son of Keith and Erin O'Connor of Moira.

    February 12, 2012 1 Photo

  • fessette Fessette: 60 years

    Alfred Hamilton Fessette and Aline Claire Tetreault Fessette of 159 Lakeshore Road, Point Au Roche celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 20, 2011.

    February 12, 2012 1 Photo

  • Students: Feb. 10, 2012

    Students from around the region who have earned special recognition.

    February 10, 2012

  • Births: Feb. 6, 2012

    Births in families from the North Country or with connections to our region.

    February 6, 2012

  • snide_brassard Snide — Brassard

    Joey and Mary Snide of Altona announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley, to Kyle Brassard, son of Matthew Sr. and Tricia Brassard of Ellenburg Center.

    February 5, 2012 1 Photo