Paloma Olivas is first arrival of 2010

By Rod Haxton, editor

For the second consecutive year, the first baby of the new year arrived just two days into the new year at the Scott County Hospital.

Paloma Olivas was the first baby of 2010 born in Scott County, arriving at 12:26 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 2. The new arrival weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. and was 20 inches long. She was delivered by Dr. Christian Cupp.

She is the first child born to Angel and Joanne Olivas, Scott City.

Maternal grandparents are Antonio Berumen M. and Luz Aide Soto Fierro, Scott City. Paternal grandparents are Manuel and Angelica Olivas, Scott City.

As the first baby of 2010, Paloma Olivas is also the recipient of a number of prizes and services offered by Scott County businesses, including:

Ladies Fit and Trim: one month free membership.

Pioneer Communications: blanket, Disney book bag, Westlink tote bag, Westlink Bluetooth headset, Westlink cap, two t-shirts, three months of free DVR service, free installation basic cable service.

Caspar Foods: package of diapers.

Scott County Hospital: an embroidered blanket.

Scott City Aviation: a free airplane ride for the parents.

First National Bank: a collector’s coin.

Sager’s Pump Service: $100 in Chamber bucks.

Mane Attraction: gift basket of hair care products.

L&M Western Tire: $25 in fuel.

Bling: giraffe jacket.

Security State Bank: $50 EE Savings Bond.

American Implement: John Deere toy.

JF Beaver Advertising: free t-shirt.

Road Kill Grill: dinner for two.

Z Bottling: 1 case of gallon-sized water jugs.

Safemark: oil change.

Denny’s Thriftway: package of diapers.

Western State Bank: $50 EE Savings Bond.

Scott City Healthmart Pharmacy: baby basket.

Suzy B’s Flowers and More: floral arrangement for mother and baby.

Dairy Queen: 8-inch ice cream cake.

Pizza Hut: family pizza meal.

Scott County Record: one year subscription.