John and Char Bechinski of Brandon Township announce the birth of their son, John Allen Bechinski, Jr., born at 5:17 p.m., Jan. 4 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. He is the first baby to be born in The Citizen readership area in the new year. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 inches long.
Sister is Hannah, 6. Grandparents are Hsuan and Meiing Lai of New Port Richey, Florida; and Marlene Bechinski of La Porte, Ind.
As parents of the first baby of the new year, the Bechinskis have won generous prizes from sponsors including Willow Pointe Flowers & Gifts, China Fare Restaurant, Mary Kay Beauty Consultant Karen Mickel, Horton-Renn Insurance Agency, The Village Photographer, T.L.M. Moon Bodyworks, Jim’s Cracker Barrel, Brandon Co-op Preschool, and The Citizen.