Births 11/27/01

Ahrens

Son to Robert C. and Karen J. Ahrens Jr. of Friedheim, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:19 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2001. Name, Ryan Michael. Weight, 7 pounds 6 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Ahrens is the former Karen Ramsey, daughter of Mary Ramsey of Oak Ridge, Mo., and William Ramsey of Cape Girardeau. Ahrens is the son of Robert and Peggy Ahrens Sr. of Friedheim.

Glenn

Son to Ryan Christopher and Ralina Marie Glenn of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:47 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001. Name, Zachary Ryan. Weight, 8 pounds 2 ounces. Mrs. Glenn is the former Ralina Dillingham, daughter of Stanley and Joyce Dillingham of Cape Girardeau. She is employed at Miracle Ear Center and Davault Insurance Group. Glenn is the son of Douglas Glenn and Marlene Glenn of Cape Girardeau. He is employed at Workforce Inc. and Lee Rowan.

Porter

Daughter to Ken L. and Jackie L. Porter of McClure, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:46 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001. Name, Brittany Nicole. Weight, 7 pounds 8 1/2 ounces. Third child, first daughter. Mrs. Porter is the former Jackie Harwood, daughter of Jack and Carol Harwood of Cobden, Ill. She is a claim service assistant with State Farm Claims. Porter is the son of Bob and Helen Porter of McClure. He is assistant manager at DeCota Electric.

James

Son to William Richard James II and Clorinda Lakeisha Richards of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:59 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001. Name, William Richard III. Weight, 6 pounds. Third child, first son. Ms. Richards is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sowell of Natchitoches, La. She is employed at Alliance Blue Cross Blue Shield. James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James of Sikeston, Mo. He is owner of My-T-Sharp.

Bell

Daughter to Shawanna Bell and Anthony Alan Howard of Cape Girardeau, St. Francis Medical Center, 11:59 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001. Name, Zipporeah Salina. Weight, 6 pounds 9 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Ms. Bell is the daughter of Annie Mae Bell of Cape Girardeau and Albert Lee William of St. Louis. She is employed at Beverly Health Care. Howard is the son of Estello Howard of Sikeston, Mo.

Schmitt

Son to Jeffrey David and Shawna Ann Schmitt of Chaffee, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001. Name, Joshua Louis. Weight, 6 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Schmitt is the former Shawna Hoskins, daughter of Debbie Hoskins of Benton, Mo., and Bill Hoskins of Morehouse, Mo. She is a 911 dispatcher with Scott County. Schmitt is the son of JoAnn Schmitt of New Hamburg, Mo., and the late Louis Schmitt Jr. He is an F-2 operator at BioKyowa.

Perez

Son to Jason Andrew Perez and Alicia Ann Legate of Glen Allen, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:48 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001. Name, Andrew Cruz. Weight, 8 pounds 7 ounces. Ms. Legate is the daughter of Roberta Legate of Glen Allen, and the late Larry Legate. She is employed in the cash office at Wal-Mart. Perez is the son of June A. Perez of Jackson, Mo., and the late Jose Perez. He is a staff geologist with Golder.