Merchants await first baby of the year 2023

The New Year is just arriving, and Stockton merchants are preparing to greet the first baby born in 2023 with many fine gifts.

Last year’s Stork Derby winner was Mr. Tate Alan Becker, who arrived ahead of schedule on Monday, January 3rd at 2:43 p.m.

His original due date was to be Tuesday, January 11th.

Tate is the son of Kari and Garrett Becker of Stockton.

Cash, merchandise and gift certificates will be waiting for Mom, Dad and baby. The list of the area merchants and business people who make this contest possible will be listed in next week’s edition.

Certain requirements must be met in order to win the contest and claim the prizes. The baby must be born to a married couple residing in Rooks County whose address is Stockton, Stockton routes, Woodston or rural route with Phillipsburg address, though the baby does not have to be born within the county. The birthday must be verified by the attending physician with the date and exact time.

The claim for prizes must be made within four days of the baby’s birthday and the Sentinel Office will provide the lucky parents with the proper credentials to claim the prizes. All prizes must be picked up within two weeks of when the announcement of the winner is made.

Grandparents or other relatives may not pick up the prizes for the winning parents.

Good luck to the expectant parents!