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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
  • Births: May 23, 2012

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

    May 23, 2012

  • collins_Muhlenberg_eng Collins — Muhlenberg

    Dr. Robert Collins and his wife, Elli of Plattsburgh, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer, to Henry Muhlenberg, son of John and Margitta Muhlenberg of Vienna, Va.

    May 20, 2012 1 Photo

  • Trembley — Carter

    David and Tami Trembley of Champlain announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlyn Rose, to Brennen Scott Carter, son of Scott and Stacey Carter of Chateaugay.

    May 20, 2012

  • bombard_moore Moore — Bombard

    Shelley Moore and Scott Bombard were married on Sept. 9, 2011, in an outdoor wedding at their home with about 225 guests.

    May 20, 2012 1 Photo

  • strausner_hamm Strausner — Hamm

    Terry and Linda Strausner of Chambersburg, Pa., announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly of 202 Country Club Trail, Fairfield, Pa., to Darrell Hamm, also of Fairfield. He is the son of Donald and Doris Hamm of Vermontville, owners of Whiteface Construction.

    May 20, 2012 1 Photo

  • PPR - Silver: minimum wage NY Assembly enlists public in minimum wage fight Dems, Republicans harden their stance in battle with election year implications.

    May 16, 2012 1 Photo

  • Births: May 14, 2012

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

    May 14, 2012

  • mc_devitt_killeen McDevitt — Killeen

    Amy McDevitt and Daniel Killeen were married Dec. 31, 2011, in Our Lady of Mercy Parish, East Greenwich, R.I., by the Rev. Marcel Taillon.

    May 13, 2012 1 Photo

  • favro_laduke_wedd Favro — LaDuke

    Ciera E. Favro and Ralph J. LaDuke Jr. were married Oct. 22, 2011, at VFW Post 1418, Champlain by Marjorie Quesnell.

    May 13, 2012 1 Photo

  • jones_wilcox0 Jones — Wilcox

    Cora Jones of Ellenburg Center announces the engagement of her daughter, Angel, to Kevin Edward Wilcox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wilcox of Ellenburg Depot.

    May 13, 2012 1 Photo