Kerry and Becky Vogt of rural Newton announce the birth of a son, Christian David, born Oct. 27 at Newton Medical Center.

He weighed 7 pounds, 13 1/2 ounces and was 18 inches long.

He has two sisters, Micheala, 4, and Marisa, 2.

Grandparents are Bill and Janet Hein of Hillsboro and Gerald and Arlene Vogt of Hesston.

Great-grandmother is Fern Hein of Hillsboro.

Shannon Taylor

Jenile and Mike Taylor of Marion announce the birth of a daughter, Shannon Maleigh, born Nov. 2, at Newton Medical Center.

She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Cristi and Frank Soyez of Cedar Point, Ken Hoffman of Florence, Gene and Tricia Taylor of Wichita and Vicki and Ken Meisinger of Marion, Iowa.

Great-grandparents are Lottie Hoffman and Merle and Nova Bruner, all of Marion.

Great-great grandmothers are Velma Bredemeier of Carrollton, Mo., and Barbara Taylor of Lamar, Mo.

Jaret Logan Myers

Grant and Cari Myers of McPherson announce the birth of a son, Jaret Logan, born Oct. 28 at Newton Medical Center.

He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 inches long.

He has two brothers, Griffin, 8, and Zane 5; and one sister, Jacie, 2.

Grandparents are Gary and Dianne Myers of Hillsboro and Howard and Lois Fast of Reedley, Calif.