Elena Grove is happy to finally be a big sister and would like to ann ounce the arr of her baby sister, Ava Juliette Grove, on July 3, 2009 at CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie, weighing nine pounds one-half ounce. Parents are Jeff and Dale Grove of Pine River.

Grandparents are Dale Chapin, Gayle Christenson and Loyd and Sally Grove.

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BIRTHS REPORTED AT LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITAL INCLUDED:

Born to Schanon Bock of Motley, a baby girl, Nevaeh Grace, weighing five pounds five ounces on July 21, 2009.

Born to Scott Lenk and Bridget Kuhns of Staples, a baby girl, Jocelyn Kathryn, weighing five pounds seven ounces on July 22, 2009.

Born to Brady Berg and Rachel Gangestand of Brainerd, a baby girl, Evah Lynn, weighing seven pounds one ounce on July 23, 2009.

Born to Kristopher and Teneesa Mumm of Browerville, a baby boy, Josiah Kristopher, weighing six pounds 14 ounces on July 23, 2009.

Born to Christopher and Jennifer Dobson of Staples, a baby boy, Andrew Brian, weighing eight pounds four ounces on July 25, 2009.

Born to Eric and Tracy Gaffke of Browerville, a baby boy, Eli Richard, weighing seven pounds 10 ounces on July 26, 2009.