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Teagen Elaine Eggert 2 months
Parents: Gretchen Kuball & Aaron Eggert Grandparents: Milo & Elaine Kuball Mike & Lynn Eggert
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SMILING FACES - CUTEST BABY CONTEST
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$250 SECOND PLACE WINNER
Kai Theth 14 months
Parents: Sam & Airi Theth
$100 THIRD PLACE WINNER
Nicholas Walbrun 4 months
Parents: Gary & Jamie Walburn Grandparents: Jim & Melainey Schrot, Larry & Carol Walburn
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CONGRATULATIONS
to the winning families of the First Annual Southern Minn Media Cutest Baby Contest! Special thanks to all who registered a child in this year’s contest and to everyone who voted. Your participation supports Southern Minn Media’s Newspapers in Education program and provides newspapers for local schools to use in their classroom curriculum. Thanks, too, to the local businesses that supported the publication of this special tabloid section. 200 Western Ave Suite A2, Faribault | 507-332-2264 | achildsdelighttoo@gmail.com | www.AChildsDelightToo.com
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January 2017
Aaron Prinzing
Abel Daniel Mosier
Adalynn Hering
Adalynn Phillips
Parents: Tom & Jill Prinzing
Parents: Jared & Amy Mosier
Grandparents: Ron & Gwen LaCanne, Ron & Sandy Prinzing
Grandparents: Steve & Lori Stoykovich, Barry & Marybeth Mosier
Parents & Grandparents: Clete & Sharon Hering
Parents: Matthew & Gisela Phillips
Adelyn Schultz
Alex Ahlman
Allison Ahlman
Allison Johnson
Parents: Gerrod & Teia Schultz
Parents: Ben & April Ahlman
Parents: Ben & April Ahlman
Grandparents: Darrel & Linda Schultz. Great Grandparents: George & Gloria Cloutier, Patricia Keller
Grandparents: Larry Ahlman
Grandparents: Larry Ahlman
Parents: Craig & Becky Johnson
Anaia Paulson
Aubrey Marie Sanchez
Aveline Marcelina Westphall
Parents: Brian & Jane Paulson
Parents: James & Melanie Sanchez
Parents: Aileen Gutierrez & Dylan Westphall
11 months
10 months
Grandparents: Barb & Rusty Paulson
13 months
4 years
2.5 years
Grandparents: Warren & Bonnie Smith
3 years
2.5 years
6 months
Grandparents: Nora Gutierrez, Lucio Gutierrez, Darla Stevermer Lee Stevermer
2 years
3 months
Grandparents: Pat Johnson, Dave Lewis, Beverly Karow, David Quam, Julie Zabel-Quam
Bennett Russell Hoheisel 1 month (2 months early)
Parent: Amber Hoheisel Grandparents: Laurie Hoheisel Russ Hoheisel
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Bernard Ray
Brayden Dienst
Parents: Molly Wood & Aaron Ray
Parents: Blake Dienst & Krystle Sauer
21 months
Grandparents: Cindy Woods, Dennis Woods, Jeff Ray, Judy Ray
Charlie Rae 1 year
Parents: Wil & Darcy Grandparents: Denise & Jim Heinz, Jeff Baker & Kim Baker
Coyle Menge 10 months
Parents: Merissa & Michael Menge Grandparents: Dennis & Marilyn Menge, Wayne Heikes, Teresa Bell
4 years
Brekken
Bruce Meinke
Grandparents: Jerry & Lue Kuntz
Parents: Willie & Virginia Meinke
Parents: Brent & Mandi Hadler
Grandparents: Tim & Kalena Sauer, Kenney & Bobbi Dienst
Charlotte Hansen 15 months
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3 years
Grandparents: Loretta Meinke, Bruce Meinke, Violet & the late Robert Peters
Cliff
12 months
Parents: Matt Sterling & Jourdan Sterling (Anderst)
Colby Edwin 1 year
Parents: Nicole & Dillon Hansen
Grandparents: Becky Meehl (Grandma), Jeff Anderst (Grandpa), Destiny Beardsley (Grandma), Gail DeGrood (Grandma), Steve DeGrood (Grandpa), Brad Sterling (Grandpa), Amy Sterling (Grandma), Debi Osborne (Great Grandma), Craig Osborne (Great Grandpa), Randine Meehl (Great Grandma), Dan Minnick (Great Grandpa), Betty Minnick (Great Grandma), Marlene Sterling (Great Grandma), Kent Sterling (Great Grandpa)
Crosby
Dash Sjodin
Denley David Wilking
Parents: Brendan & Piper Sjodin
Parents: Chad Wilking & Ericca Clemens
Grandparents: Kevin & Julie Grahn, Betsy McDonald, Doug & Judy Hansen
16 months
Parents: Heather & Joe Strom
4 months
Grandparents: Tim & Julie Putrah, Laurie Sjodin, Ralph Sjodin
Parents: Tom & Angela Edwin Grandparents: Gary & Carole Edwin, Paul & Sheree Jeffrey, Tim Manthe
6 months
Grandparents: Tony & Rel Seykora, Rick & Karen Clemens, Dave & Nora Wilking. Great Grandparents: Vince & Lori Thiele, Shirley Dahland, Dee Seykora
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Easton Schnebly 2 years
Parents: Jason Schnebly & Melanie Dahlke
Eddie Cardenas 15 months
Parents: Genaro & Beatriz Cardenas
January 2017
Elijah
Ella Meinke
Parents: Joshua & Rachel Halverson
Parents: Willie & Virginia Meinke
14 months
18 months
Grandparents: Brian & Mary Gilmer, Don & Pam Lab, Russ & Tori Dahlke
Grandparents: Sofia & Desiderio Cardenas, Juventino & Juana Barajas
Grandparents: Erling & Connie Halverson, Pam Anderson
Grandparents: Loretta Meinke, Bruce Meinke, Violet & the late Robert Peters
Finnley
Franklin Carpentier
Grant
Harrison Blue Bossmann
Parents: Eric & Erin Sime
Parents: Michael & Jennifer Carpentier
Parents: John & Kara
Parents: Brian & Ali Bossmann
6 months
Grandparents: Jim & Pam Engels, Clayton & Peggy Hedman
Hayden Hubmer 23 months
Parents: Steven & Sabrina Hubmer Grandparents: Roger Overlie, Connie Schubbe, Don and Diane Ites
3 years
23 months
Grandparents: Gerald & Carol LeMieux, Steve & Deborah Carpentier
18 months
Grandparents: Dan & Sheila Bossmann, Roger & Jayne Bongers, Julie Bongers
Hendrix Starkson
Henry Robert Bornick
Henry
Parents: Jennifer & Jason Starkson
Parents: Brian & Michelle Bornick
Parents: David & Holly Schoenbauer
15 months
Grandparents: Anne & Pat Doyle, Ron Skorczewski
3.5 years
8 months
Grandparents: Chuck & Renae Ress
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Hunter
Hunter Thomas Streitz
Parents: Sarah VanZuilen & Brent Quernemoen
Parents: Jason Streitz & Lisa Gulliver
6 months
Grandparents: Tammy VanZuilen, Dan & Becky VanZuilen, Lisa Quernemoen
Jameson Weaver 2 months
Parents: Sarah & Dustin Weaver
5.5 months
Javier Hernandez 6 months
Parents: Angela & Jaime Hernandez Grandparents: Connie Haugen, Jeffery Freiermuth, Maria Hernandez, Gonzalo Hernandez
Izaiah Koep
Jackson Melchert & Mckenzie Melchert
Parents: Jed & Rachael Koep
Parents: Scott & Morgan Melchert
1.5 years
Grandparents: Gerri Specken, Dave Specken, Steven & Linda Koep
Jayci
23 months
Parent: Laura Nordstrom
Josiah Santibanez
Julene Stepka
Parents: Amanda Voracek & Robert Armstrong
Parents: Jovanny & Linda Santibanez
Parents: Josh Stepka & Karin Schultz
Grandparents: Margie & the late Scott Herrley, Randy & Dianne Piepho, Tom Voracek
2 years
Grandparents: Josue & Dora Santibanez
6 years & 4 years
Grandparents: Lowell & Deb Melchert, Steve & Karen Graff, Gary & Linda Thompson
Jayna Moore 1 year
Parents: Will & Rebecca Moore
Grandparent: Lisa Nordstrom
Jory Armstrong 23 months
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2 years
Grandparents: Darrel & Linda Schultz, Barb & Ron Stepka, Jack & Stephanie Flicek
Karson Cates 1 year
Parents: Ashley Skala & Brandon Cates Grandparents: Tom & Lisa Skala, Kayla Cates, Jennifer & Bruno Cates
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January 2017
Kason Christey
Kaylen Kaleia Dienst
Kinsey Vargo
Layla Phillips
Parents: Joseph & Megan Christey
Parents: Blake Dienst & Krystle Sauer
Parents: Jon & Katie Vargo
Parents: Matthew & Gisela Phillips
Lilly, Finley & Hallie
Lilly Zacharias
Parents: Joel & Ashley Gaulrapp
Parents: Tony & Cassie Zacharias
17 months
Grandparents: Barb & Dan Wurst, Randy Christey, Kim & Ross Tresidder
5 months
Grandparents: Tim & Kalena Sauer, Kenny & Bobbi Dienst
Lewis 2 years
Parents: Jerry & Tanya Westrum
Macy Mae 14 months
Parents: Heidi & Josh Janovsky
8 months
Grandparents: Ron & Gwen LaCanne, Leon & Carol Vargo
4 years, 2 years & 1 year
1 year
9 months
Grandparents: Richard & Sheryl Sydnes, Dean & Sue Westrum
Great Grandparents: Jack & Darlene Noble
Grandparents: Dean & Terri Schuette, Paula & Martin Zacharias
Madi Zylstra
Makenzie Bastyr
McKenzie Lynn Barker
Parents: Tom & Cyndee Zylstra
Parents: Andrew & Jessica Bastyr
8 months
2 years
Grandparents: Mark & Joan Ekeren, Kathy Rush & Tim Vizina, Ed Bastyr, Cat Schroeder
21 months
Parents: Casey & Jordan Barker Grandparents: Tricia Furness Kelly Barker, Jackie Barker
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Mckenzie Melchert 4 years
Parents: Scott & Morgan Melchert
Grandparents: Lowell & Deb Melchert, Steve & Karen Graff, Gary & Linda Thompson
Melina Mae Phetdara
Meredith
Parents: Jennell McKenna & Steve Phetdara
Parents: Chase & Shannan Gordon
10 months
11 months
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Mia Wagner 6 months
Parents: Holly Pumper & Brody Wagner
Grandparents: Dennis & Cathy McKenna
Grandparents: Theresa Mode, Keith & Joan Goettl, Bill & Lou Bracht
Grandparents: Lori & Jason Kaderlik, Rose & Terry Pumper
Natalia Kay Lattner
Noah Rand-Johnson
Noland Anthony Paukert
Parents: Stephanie Hendrickson & Alexey Lattner
Parents: Rebecca Rand-Johnson & Michael Johnson
Parents: Darin & Abbey Paukert
Olivia
Orion Elzi
Payton Bascovsky
Parents: Shelby & Brian Simon
Parents: Kevin & Eryn Harman
Grandparents: Mark & Misty Reese and Gene & Janet Simon
Grandparents: Liz & Dave Harman and Janet & Dave Wingad
Parents: Esme Etter & Gabe Bertoluzzi
Parents: Alyssa McDonald & Mark Bascovsky
Nash Novotny 2 years
Parents: Sam & Amanda Novotny Grandparents: Jim & Linda Novotny, Ted & Sue Storey
Oliver Eugene Simon 14 months
5 months
8 months
Grandparents: Jack & Kay Ranslow
2 years
18 months
Grandparents: Ann & Brendon Etter
Grandparents: Richard & Joanne Paukert and Mark & Lois Barbknecht
3 years
Grandparents: Mark & Joan McDonald, Craig & Kathy Matson, Mark & Nancy Bascovsky
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Penelope Stavenau 4 years
Phoebe Havumaki 9 months
Parents: John Stavenau & Rikki Drewitz
Parent: Anna Havumaki
Reagen Everhard
Remie Lynn Budensiek
Parents: David & Lauren Everhard
Raelyn Marie Anderson 3 years
Parents: Paul & Jill Anderson
January 2017
Reagan Carolina Bornick 3 years
Grandparents: Gerry & Cheryl Anderson
Parents: Brian & Michelle Bornick
Riley
Riley Southworth
Parents: Josh & Brooke Budensiek
Parents: Brent & Mandi Hadler
Parents: Ryan & Megan Southworth
Grandparents: Jon & Shannon Cliff, Dennis & Lynda Everhard
Grandparents: Joan Scholljegerdes (Doug Jensen), Todd & Virginia Budensiek, Duane & Laurie Keller
Rivers
Sadie June Betlach
Sawyer Morrissey
Sawyer
Parents: Bryan & Sara Christianson
Parents: Ashley & Joe Betlach
Parents: Tammie & David Morrissey
Parents: Kayla & Dave Wobig
Grandparents: : Janice Stavenau, Phyllis Baldridge, Kim Stavenau & Bill Weeks
15 months
2 years
Grandparents: Michelle & Rick Christianson
Grandparents: Ruth & Luke Havumaki
2 months
7 months
Grandparents: Mike & Kathy Betlach, Roger & Laura Ihrke
15 months
Grandparents: Jerry & Lue Kuntz
3 years
12 weeks
Grandparents: Dave & Sue Hein, Sandy Hunter, Jerry & Deb Southworth
7 months
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Scarlett 2 years
Sloan Thomas
Parents: Nate & Natasha Drevlow
4 months
Parents: John & Ashley Thomas Grandparents: Gary & Mardonna Nelson, Bonnie Nelson
Thomas Katra III
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Zoey Bennett
6 months
Parents: Thomas & Ellie Katra
22 months
Parent: Jen Gable Grandparents: Sherri Gable, Michael Gable
A Setting To Help Your Child Grow! Nerstrand Elementary is now accepting applications for Fall 2017 enrollment
Open House
February 11th, 10am - 12pm Enrollment Open for Fall 2017
We offer daily instruction in Music and Phy. Ed.
Half Day – Full Day Preschool/K
Apply online at www.nerstrand.charter.k12.mn.us
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SMILING FACES & Cutest Baby Contest
A special project of the Faribault Daily News 514 Central Avenue, Faribault, MN 55021 Publisher SAM GETT
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A special project of the Owatonna People’s Press 135 W Pearl St, Owatonna, MN 55060 Publisher TOM MURRAY
Smiling Faces - Cutest Baby Contest, January 2017 is distributed to subscribers and readers of the Northfield News, Faribault Daily News and Owatonna People’s Press at no additional charge. All advertising contained herein is the responsibility of the advertisers. All rights reserved. ©2017.
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The Southern Minn Media Newspapers in Education partners provide materials and newspapers to area classrooms, giving local students a unique learning opportunity.
Thank you to our “Cutest Baby Contest� voters for supporting Newspapers in Education. Why Newspapers? Because the newspaper is a living textbook enabling students at all levels to develop good reading skills while gaining an understanding of the world around them.
To learn how you can provide area students with this fresh and exciting tool, please call Jamie at 507-333-3111.
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