The first baby of 2010 was Xavier, son of Ashley Fisher and Evan Gordon, born at 3:43 a.m. on January 1. He weighed in at 7 lbs 8 oz and measured 21 inches long. Dr. James Hall was the delivering physician.

Local merchants celebrated the birth of the Memorial’s first baby of the decade with gifts to make the occasion even more special for parents and baby.Thanks to these merchants for their gifts:

• Arnold’s Jewelry Store - Diamond Earrings
• Bob Evans - $10.00 Gift Card
• Bruno’s Pizza - One large pizza and 2-Liter
• Café Express - $15.00 gift card
• Cass County YMCA - One Month Adult Membership
• Cindy Kasten - Lia Sophia Necklace for Mom
• Community Pharmacy - Baby healthcare items
• Dollar General - Baby bath Care Supplies
• Family Birth Center Nursing Staff - New Parent’s Survival Kit / diapers
• Fast Foto - Two Disposable Cameras
• Lavy Windows, Inc. - Jenny Lynn Baby rocking chair
• Logansport Burger King - Food Gift Cards
• Logansport Pediatrics - Wagon
• Logansport Walmart - $20.00 Gift Card
• McCord’s Do It Best - Gift Box full of Household Items
• Pepsi - One case of apple juice
• Pharos-Tribune - Plaque of newspaper article
• Regis Salon - Haircut for Mom and Dad
• Robert Barr - State Farm Insurance - 3- piece baby silverware set, bear
• Rural King - $20.00 Gift Card
• Warner’s Greenhouse - Floral Arrangement after Baby’s Birth
• Women’s Health Center Staff - Mother and Baby Supplies