Zoel Russell Demers, a boy weightng 7 pounds 11 ounces, was born July 1 in San Diego to Cecy Demers and Kyle Demers, whose hometown is Turners Falls.
His grandparents are: Russell Demers and Joann Demers of Turners Falls; Augustin Godinez and Marcia Godinez, of Jamul, California. His great-grandparent is Janice Sargent, of Turners Falls.