Kasen Joseph Ast

Kelly and Michelle Ast, Nevada, and Kelsie, Trenton and Jayden, are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Kasen Joseph Ast. Kasen was born at 4:57 a.m., on Oct. 23, 2005, at Mercy Hospital, Fort Scott, Kan. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 19.5 inches.

Paternal grandparents are Leroy and Ann Ast, Nevada. Paternal great-grandparent is Agnes Ast, Conway Springs, Kan.

Maternal grandparent is Jerry Halcomb, Nevada. Maternal great-grandparent is Lucille Halcomb, Nevada.