Births (Dec. 16)

Colton Robert Ovsak was born Nov. 27, 2009, to Katie Morphew and Travis Ovsak of Amery. Also welcomed by grandparents, Nan Morphew, and Bob and Vickie Ovsak, all of Ellsworth.

Payton Lynn Petronella was born Dec. 3, 2009, weighing seven pounds, three ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. She is the daughter of Jeff Petronella, Jr., and Kristin Brown of Ellsworth. Also welcomed by brother, Colton.

Charles Flynn Matzek was born Dec. 4, 2009, weighing seven pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. He is the son of Doug and Kelli Matzek of Hudson. Also welcomed by brother, Henry, grandparents, Norman and Mary Matzek of Hager City and Cliff and Renee Swanson of Barnum, Minn., and great-grandparents, Louise Swanson of Barnum, and Jim and Verna Flynn of Cloquet, Minn.