BIRTHS

Sells

Son to Bruce A. and Deanna D. Sells of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:08 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Name, Austin Tyler. Weight, 8 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Sells is the former Deanna Hazel, daughter of Johnny and Mary Hazel of Kennett. She is employed by Missouri Department of Revenue. Sells is the son of Larry and Shirley Sells of Kennett. He is employed at Target.

Wendel

Son to Chris Todd and Lisa Ann Wendel of Burfordville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:17 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Name, Caleb Todd. Weight, 8 pounds 2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Wendel is the former Lisa Choate, daughter of Wanda Choate of Burfordville and Joe and Tina Choate of Evansville, Ill. She is employed at Mazzio's. Wendel is the son of Patsy Wendel and Jerry Wendel of Jackson. He is employed at Golden Cat Corp. Warehouse.

Criddle

Son to Brian Keith and Laura Ann Criddle of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:28 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Name, Conrad Rian. Weight, 8 pounds. Fourth child, second son. Mrs. Criddle is the former Laura Eftink, daughter of Tom and Mary Ann Eftink of Chaffee. She is a licensed child care provider. Criddle is the son of Frank and Judy Criddle of Cape Girardeau. He is a service technician and installer with Flori Sales and Service.

Rodgers

Daughter to Louis "Dale" and Georgia Carmalea Rodgers of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:56 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Name, Anni Alise. Weight, 7 pounds 12 ounces. Fifth child, second daughter. Mrs. Rodgers is the former Georgia Maloney, daughter of Bobbie Maloney of Yellville, Ark., and Lynn Maloney of Jackson. Rodgers is the son of Tina Rodgers and Hank Rodgers of East Cape Girardeau, Ill. He is employed at Express Tire and Auto Service Center.

Babcock

Daughter to Frank E. and Susan A. Babcock of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:57 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Name, Conner Elizabeth. Weight, 7 pounds 5 1/2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Babcock is the former Susan Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnson of Sikeston. She is a secretary at Fabick Brothers Equipment Co. Babcock is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Babcock of Stillwater, Okla. He is sales manager at The DeWitt Co.