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Seth Pekarek
Brian and Robyn Pekarek of Emporia announce the birth of a son, Seth Franklyn, born Feb. 17.
He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Bob and Priscilla Unruh of Durham and Frank and Shirley Pekarek of Salina. Great-grandfather is Leland Kaiser of Hillsboro.
Shanda Unruh
Marcel and Wendy Unruh of Durham announce the birth of a daughter, Shanda Jo, born Feb. 19 at Salina Regional Health Center.
She weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.
She joins brother Joel, 2.
Grandparents are Phil and Carol Klassen of Vanderhoof, British Columbia, and Warren and Jane Unruh of Lehigh.
Great-grandparents are Rosella Klassen of Linden, Alberta, Adina Isaac of Steinbach, Manitoba, and Harry Lela Wedel of Tampa.
Nicholas Thomas
Russell and Stephanie Thomas of Durham, N.C., announce the birth of a son, Nicholas Scott, born Feb. 23.
He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are James and Betty Thomas of Hillsboro and Rudy and Pat Douthit of Berthoud, Colo.
Great-grandmother is Kathryn Schroeder.
