Births 3-9-06

Claire Michelle Helgerson

A daughter, Claire Michelle, was born to Matt and Tracy (Otterness) Helgerson, of New Prague, on Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. She weighed 10 pounds, eight ounces, and was 22 1/2 inches long. She was welcomed home by Ellie, 2 1/2.

Grandparents are Diane and Gary Otterness of Spring Grove and Nancy and Mike Helgerson of Holcombe, WI. Great-grandparents are Donna Otterness and Helen Melbostad, both of Spring Grove, and Bob and Carol Helgerson of Cornell, WI.

Lucas Robert Rezac

A son, Lucas Robert, was born to Troy and Terry (Hoover) Rezac, of Northfield, on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. He weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long. He was welcomed home by Nash, 11, Cora, 5.

Grandparents are Robert and Darlene Rezac of Elko, Bev Graham and Carmon Titus. Great-grandparents are Julia Rezac of New Prague and Bert and Violet Thompson of Canada.