Phil and Mandi Reed, Harwood, Mo., are proud to announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Clayton Reed.

Benjamin was born at 3:05 a.m., Oct. 20, 2006, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 21 inches.

Paternal grandparents are Susan and Chris Maples, Schell City, and John Underwood.

Maternal grandparents are Kenny and Kathie Heuser, Rich Hill, and Steve and Marilyn Williams, Kansas City, Mo. Maternal great-grandparents are Ben and Betty Williams, Kansas City, Mo., and Melva Heuser, Rich Hill, and Barbara Heng, Liberal, Kan.