Michael Alan Jr. and Valerie Faith Bender, of State College, announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, on Sept. 13, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Nicole Marie, weighed 7 pounds.

The mother, the former Valerie Faith Wise, is a daughter of Michael D. and Lee Conte, of Carmichaels. The father is a son of Michael A. and Donna L. Bender, of Crown.

Thomas and Sharon Blasko, of Hawk Run, announce the birth of their first child, a son, on July 21, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Connor Thomas, weighed 4 pounds, 15 ounces.

The mother, the former Sharon Thompson, is a daughter of Gregory and Debra Turner, of Osceola Mills. The father is a son of Paul and Margaret Blasko, of Hawk Run.

Jeffrey and Kelly Confer, of Howard, announce the birth of their second child and first son on Sept. 26, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Chase Edward, weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces.

The mother, the former Kelly Miller, is a daughter of Edward and Debbie Miller, of Bellefonte. The father is a son of Dennis and Linda Confer, of Howard.

Christopher and Kristin Cox, of State College, announce the birth of their second child and first daughter on Sept. 23, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Hope Isabelle, weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces.

The mother, the former Kristin Dick, is a daughter of Doug DeWitt-Dick, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Mary Zuidema, of Wausau, Wis. The father is a son of Stephen and Judy Cox, of Muncy.

John Gardner and Joy Teeter, of Bellefonte, announce the birth of their first child, a son, on Aug. 8, 2002, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. The infant, who was named Hunter Shane Gardner, weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.

The mother is a daughter of Donald Teeter Sr., of Pine Glen, and Anna Haag, of Bellefonte. The father is a son of John Tressler and Jeanne Gardner, of Bellefonte.

Wesley Green and Hillary Russell, of State College, announce the birth of their second child and first son on Sept. 15, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Dresyn Wesley Green, weighed 8 pounds.

The mother is a daughter of Jack Williams and Nancele Horton, of State College. The father is a son of Henry Green Sr., of Pittsburgh, and Stacey Green, of Huntingdon.

James and Rosita Hall, of Honolulu, Hawaii, announce the birth of their first child, a son, on Aug. 9, 2002, at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The infant, who was named Seth Alan, weighed 9 pounds, 111/2 ounces.

The mother, the former Rosita Longoria, is a daughter of Manuel I. Longoria, of Zapata, Texas, and Rosa Reyes, of Zapata, Texas. The father is a son of Walter C. Hall, of State College, and Robert and Ardranna Henry, of Centre Hall.

Adam W. and Teri R. Hanscom, of Pleasant Gap, announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, on Sept. 17, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Malorie Justine, weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces.

The mother, the former Teri R. Snyder, is a daughter of Dorothy J. Snyder, of Centre Hall, and the late Ernest N. Snyder. The father is a son of Theodore A. Hanscom, of Julian, and the late Geneva L. Hanscom.

Thomas II and Jennifer Hesketh, of State College, announce the birth of their third child and third daughter on Sept. 25, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Claire Nicole, weighed 7 pounds, 91/2 ounces.

The mother, the former Jennifer Dixon, is a daughter of Richard Dixon, of Pittsburgh, and Ruth Dixon, of Fredonia, N.Y. The father is a son of Lillian Hesketh, of Lakeland, Fla., and the late Thomas Hesketh.

Eric Richard and Juanita Marie Huyett, of Julian, announce the birth of their fourth child and third son on Sept. 26, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Darren Samuel, weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces.

The mother, the former Juanita Marie Henry, is a daughter of Edith M. Henry, of Harrisonburg, Va. The father is a son of Richard D. and June E. Huyett, of Mohnton.

Christopher and Christina Leidy, of Port Matilda, announce the birth of their first child, a son, on Aug. 20, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Clayton Paul, weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces.

The mother, the former Christina O'Connor, is a daughter of Tom and Jodi O'Connor, of Port Matilda. The father is a son of John Leidy, of Pennsylvania Furnace, and Gene and Ruth Ann Mayes, of Pleasant Gap.

Jake and Amy Lowe, of Aaronsburg, announce the birth of their first child, a son, on Sept. 16, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Levi James, weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces.

The mother, the former Amy Long, is a daughter of Daryl and Sue Long, of Madisonburg. The father is a son of Duane and Patti Lowe, of Aaronsburg.

Brian K. and Amy Milgrub Marshall, of State College, announce the birth of their first child, a son, on Sept. 26, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Alexander Joseph, weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces.

The mother is a daughter of Richard and Marjorie Milgrub, of Clearfield. The father is a son of Gary and Barbara Marshall, of Clearfield.

Rex Maske, of Salina, Kan., and Chrystal Kauffman, of Port Matilda, announce the birth of their second child and first daughter on Oct. 1, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Jasmine Alexis Maske, weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces.

The mother is a daughter of Richard and Helga Tate, of Port Matilda. The father is a son of Fay Maske, of Salina, Kan., and the late Clifford Maske.

Jeffrey S. and Deneen K. McClain, of Bellefonte, announce the birth of their first child, a son, on Sept. 20, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Wyatt Ronald, weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces.

The mother, the former Deneen K. Fleck, is a daughter of Ronald L. and M. Darlene Fleck, of Port Matilda. The father is a son of Ronald C. McClain, of Julian, and Sherry S. McClain, of Waldorf, Md.

Christopher and Lynette Mitzel, of Towson, Md., announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, on Sept. 24, 2002, at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson, Md. The infant, who was named Madelyn Kidder, weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces.

The mother, the former Lynette Kidder, is a daughter of Robert and Patricia Kidder, of Lemont. The father is a son of Edmund Lee and Dorothy Mitzel, of Towson, Md.

Robert "Buck" and Lisa M. Poorman, of Pennsylvania Furnace, announce the birth of their second child and first son on Sept. 20, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Garrett Robert, weighed 7 pounds,
31/2 ounces.

The mother, the former Lisa M. Kauffman, is a daughter of Melvin L. and Shelva J. Kauffman, of Pennsylvania Furnace. The father is a son of Sue McGovern, of Pleasant Gap.

Christopher and Heather Prospero, of State College, announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, on Sept. 24, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Teghan Alyssa, weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces.

The mother, the former Heather Carey, is a daughter of David Sr. and Linda Carey, of rural Brackney. The father is a son of Nicholas Prospero Sr., of Lancaster, N.Y., and Evelyn Joyce, of Lancaster, N.Y.

Allan and Nina Pulver, of Goldsboro, N.C., announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, on Sept. 20, 2002, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, N.C. The infant, who was named Savanna Lou, weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces.

The mother, the former Nina Nace, is a daughter of Robert and Carol Nace, of Centre Hall. The father is a son of Allan Pulver of Chatham, N.Y., and Rita Race of Hudson, N.Y.

Matthew James and Jill Marie Sandusky, of State College, announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, on Aug. 12, 2002, at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey. The infant, who was named Amber Nicole, weighed 2 pounds, 41/2 ounces.

The mother, the former Jill Marie Jones, is a daughter of Joseph Robert and Carmela Jones, of State College. The father is a son of Gerald Arthur and Dorothy Dean Sandusky, of State College.

Mark and Amy Sharer, of Ramey, announce the birth of their second child and second son on Sept. 27, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Benjamin Thomas, weighed 6 pounds, 121/2 ounces.

The mother, the former Amy Hensal, is a daughter of Jack and Nancy Hensal, of Port Matilda. The father is a son of Tom Sharer, of Centre Hall, and Sue Gill, of Centre Hall.

John and Louise Sharrar, of State College, announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, on Sept. 24, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Alyssa Hailey, weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce.

The mother, the former Louise Polansky, is a daughter of Sharon Mohl, of Pine Grove, and the late Robert Polansky. The father is a son of John and Cindi Sharrar, of Prospect.

Travis and Jonell Stahlman, of Elizabethtown, announce the birth of their first child, a son, on Sept. 21, 2002, at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey. The infant, who was named Haydon Michael, weighed 8 pounds, 131/2 ounces.

The mother, the former Jonell Germer, is a daughter of Barry and Judy Germer, of Elizabethtown. The father is a son of Michael W. and Melissa A. Solt, of Pleasant Gap.

Patricia Jo Viragh, of Aaronsburg, announces the birth of her third child and first son on Sept. 24, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, also a son of the late Mitchell Brian "Rocky" Viragh, was named Brian Nicholas "Rocky." He weighed 7 pounds, 101/2 ounces.

The mother, the former Patricia Jo Butler, is a daughter of Donald Butler, of Oakland, Md., and Shirley Carr, of Hendricks, W.Va. The father was a son of the late Paul and May Ruth Viragh.

Scott and Linda Waite, of State College, announce the birth of their third child and second daughter on Sept. 16, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. The infant, who was named Naomi Dominique, weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces.

The mother, the former Linda LaBossiere, is a daughter of Roger LaBossiere and Charlene Sipila, both of West Palm Beach, Fla. The father is a son of Ernest Waite and Carol Williams, both of Port Matilda.

The above announcement is being reprinted due to a source error.