Births

Ashton William Shade

Chris Shade and Tiana Bone of Columbia Falls are the parents of a son, Ashton William Shade, born Dec. 16, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Ashton joins siblings Christopher, 4; and Ayla, 3.

Paternal grandparents are Kevin and Maureen Schoeppner of Youngstown, Ohio.

Maternal grandparents are Mike and Jamie Bone of Columbia Falls.   

Syris Xanderr Dow

Cody Dow and Ailla Williams of Bigfork are the parents of a son, Syris Xanderr Udy Dow, born Dec. 17, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Darrel and Debbie Dow of Bigfork.

Maternal grandparents are Kim Taylor and Michelle Taylor, both of Columbia Falls.

Mikayla Lynne Gallery

Justin Gallery and Tepi Warren of Kalispell are the parents of a daughter, Mikayla Lynne Gallery, born Dec. 17, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Mikayla joins siblings Wyatt, 10; Savannah, 7; and Aaron, 6.

Paternal grandparents are Tom and Trudy Gallery of Hungry Horse.

Maternal grandparents are Rick and Stephanie Wilson of Columbia Falls, and Dennis McDonnell of Rialto, Calif.

Onnikka Jo Lawrence

Rick and Jamie Lawrence of Columbia Falls are the parents of a daughter, Onnikka Jo Lawrence, born Dec. 30, 2008, at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 3/4 inches long.

Onnikka joins siblings Colter, 7; and Haylee, 4.

Maternal grandparents are Mike and Tina Sweeney of Hungry Horse.

Raine Zahara Hayes

Briggs Hayes and Janine Russell of Kalispell are the parents of a daughter, Raine Zahara Hayes, born Dec. 31, 2008, at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.

Ranie joins siblings Logan, 12; Jess, 11; Ashlee, 10; Trenton, 6; and Mia, 3.

Paternal grandparent is Christine Hayes of Blankenship.

Maternal grandparents are Bob and Carrie Russell of Columbia Falls.

Vanessa Arla Nace

Ernie Lee Nace II and Amy Joy Toman of Columbia Falls are the parents of a daughter, Vanessa Arla Nace, born Jan. 4, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 12.9 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Vanessa joins sisters Emily Nicole, 8; and Jaelynn Sue, 16 months.

Paternal grandparents are Ernie Lee and Pamela Sue Nace of Kila.

Maternal grandparents are Karel and Leslie Toman of Columbia Falls.

Alahna Jo Hader

Johnathan and Andela Hader of Kalispell are the parents of a daughter, Alahna Jo Hader, born Jan. 5, 2009 at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 18 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Mark Hader and Yvonne McAllister, both of Columbia Falls.

Maternal grandparents are Leonard and Debbie Oftedahl of Kalispell.

Graham Patrick Ward

Joseph and Amber Ward of Kalispell are the parents of a son, Graham Patrick Ward, born Jan. 11, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Tim and Mary Ward of Columbia Falls.

Maternal grandparents are Ton and Charlotte Westness of Janesville, Wis.

Brady Michael Bays

Michael Bays and Vicky Smith of Kalispell are the parents of a son, Brady Michael Bays, born Jan. 12, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Brady joins siblings Daedra, 6; and Payton, 2.

Paternal grandparent is Leman Smith of Columbia Falls.

Maternal grandparent is Cindy Albrecht of Butte.

Colton Jamez Jackson

Gerald D. Jackson Jr. and Lola Craft of Kalispell are the parents of a son, Colton Jamez Jackson, born Jan. 15, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 8.7 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Colton joins sisters Christine, 4; and Cortney, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Jim and Ruby McDonald of Shelby.

Maternal grandparents are Tom and Nancy Kreber, and Ron Craft, all of Columbia Falls.

Tegan Cecelia Strauss

Richard and Tiffany Strauss of Kalispell are the parents of a daughter, Tegan Cecelia Strauss, born Jan. 22, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Theresa Strauss of Kalispell, and Raymond and Cecelia Strauss of Columbia Falls.

Maternal grandparents are Kevin and Beth McCulley of Kalispell.

Isaac James Rodriguez

Melissa Rodriguez of Columbia Falls is the parent of a son, Isaac James Rodriguez, born Jan. 26, 2009 at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Maternal grandparent is Rachelle Rodriguez.

Kainen Lotus Reinauer

Chris Reinauer and Amanda Shears of Hungry Horse are the parents of a son, Kainen Lotus Reinauer, born Jan. 26, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, and was 19 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Gordon and Jacquie Reinauer of Blue Ridge, Ga.

Maternal grandparent is Terry Ward of Columbia Falls.

Kya Marie Bryant

Casey Brandt and Kara Black are the parents of a daughter, Kya Marie Brandt, born Jan. 27, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 8.3 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

She joins siblings, Macie, Emma and Jasmine.

Paternal grandparents are Randy and Thelma Brandt of Marion.

Maternal grandparents are Laura Black of Columbia Falls, and Mike and Wendy Black of Kalispell.

Jace Jeffrey Rel

Nick Conkin and Monica Rel of Columbia Falls are the parents of a son, Jace Jeffrey Rel, born Jan. 28, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Mike Theabolt of Columbia Falls, and Lisa Conklin of Polson.

Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Kelley Hatfield of Columbia Falls, and Alan Rel of Billings.

Alyssa Taylor Shaferly

Michael Shaferly and Ashley Moniz of Columbia Falls are the parents of a daughter, Alyssa Taylor Shaferly, born Jan. 30, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Alyssa joins sibling Gage, 1 1/2.

Paternal grandparents are Donnie and Wanda Shaferly of Evergreen.

Maternal grandparents are John and Ginger Moniz, and Scott and Wendy Persinger, all of Columbia Falls.

Kyler James Schoonover

Jeff and Brittani Schoonover of Columbia Falls are the parents of a son, Kyler James Schoonover, born Jan. 30, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Kyler joins sisters Adriana, 7; and Cadence, 5.

Paternal grandparents are Adrian and Karen Schoonover of Alexandria, La.

Maternal grandparents are Jim and Doni Landwehr of Columbia Falls.

Zoey Elaine Palumbo

Joshua and Ashley Palumbo of Columbia Falls are the parents of a daughter, Zoey Elaine Palumbo, born Feb. 1, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Michael and Kim Palumbo of Coram.

Maternal grandparent is Darrell Sizemore of Columbia Falls.

Arthur Jesse Lucas

Mark and Monica Lucas of Kalispell are the parents of a son, Arthur Jesse Lucas, born Feb. 1, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

He joins sibling Bayleigh, 22 months.

Paternal grandparents are Dan and Cynthia Lucas of Columbia Falls.

Maternal grandparents are Bill and Tammy Miller of Kalispell.

Riley May Byrd

O’Brien and Melani Byrd of Martin City are the parents of a daughter, Riley May Byrd, born Feb. 2, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

She joins siblings Zoey, 4; and Cash, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Chris and Maureen Byrd of Martin City.

Maternal grandparent is Judy Stoak of Loysville, Pa.

Josephine Daylynn Terrell

Timothy and Amanda Terrell of Columbia Falls are the parents of a daughter, Josephine Daylynn Terrell, born Feb. 3, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Timothy and Dorothy Terrell of Whitefish.

Maternal grandparents are George Riley and Cindy Schmidt of Columbia Falls.

Grady James Duval

Brent Duval and Dana Isaacks of Columbia Falls are the parents of a son, Grady James Duval, born Feb. 5, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Grady joins his sisters Darla, Mikalya, Brandi, Maddison and Rachel.

Paternal grandparents are Jim and Carol Duval of Columbia Falls.

Brandon Gerald Hunt

Douglas and Laura Hunt of Columbia Falls are the parents of a son, Brandon Gerald Hunt, born Feb. 6, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Brandon joins his brothers Ethan, 6; and Kason, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Vickie Briggs of Kalispell, and Doug Hunt of Deer Lodge.

Maternal grandparents are Lonne and Susan Benner of Columbia Falls.

Trenton James Anthony-Moskaloff

Nick Moskaloff and Natasha Anthony of Hungry Horse are the parents of a son, Trenton James Anthony-Moskaloff, born Feb. 8, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Trenton joins siblings, Nicholas, 7; and Hunter, 1.

Paternal grandparents are Bob and Shirley Moskaloff of Hungry Horse.

Maternal grandparents are Gerald Anthony and Candy Evans of Coram.

Buck Lee Burkett

Terry and Alisa Burkett of Martin City are the parents of a son, Buck Lee Burkett, born Feb. 9, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 6.2 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

He joins siblings Terry, 6; Ruby, 4 and Gunnar, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Charals Burkett of Great Falls, and Cinda Meyers of Oregon.

Maternal grandparents are Tim and Tammy Stephens of Columbia Falls.

Jaxon Thomas Moore

Ryon and Dani Moore of Kalispell are the parents of a son, Jaxon Thomas Moore, born Feb. 16, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Jaxon joins sibling Jason Anderson.

Paternal grandparents are Tom and Connie Moore of Columbia Falls.

Maternal grandparents are Rick Latta and Mary Potts of Bigfork.

Edward Harrison Read

Edward Alan Read Jr. and Ronda Vandevanter  of Kalispell are the parents of a son, Edward Harrison Read, born Feb. 18, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

He joins sibling Jayce Vandevanter, 5.

Paternal grandparents are Edward Sr. and Deborah Read of Kalispell.

Maternal grandparents are Ron Vandevanter and Virginia McBurney, both of Columbia Falls.

Davian Lee Kearney

Jason and Angela Kearney of Columbia Falls are the parents of a son, Davian Lee Kearney, born Feb. 19, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

He joins siblings Kali, 11; Kiana, 9; Mikaila, 6; and Braden 2.

Paternal grandparents are Gary and Linda Kearney of Kalispell.

Maternal grandparents are Mike and Rockanna Rand, and Lori Rehmer, all of Columbia Falls.

Hayden Rose-Ann Ward

Brendon Limpo and Amy Holzer of Columbia Falls are the parents of a daughter, Hayden Rose-Ann Ward, born Feb. 19, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.

She joins sibling Kutter Ward, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Alan Limpo and Lari Ward of Poulsbo, Wash.

Maternal grandparents are Don and Judy Holzer of Libby.

Keira Bella Owen

Matthew and Melissa Owen of Kalispell are the parents of a daughter, Keira Bella Owen, born Feb. 22, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds, 4.7 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Bill and Pam Owen of Polson.

Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Diana Washburn, and Wes and Dixie Knutson, all of Columbia Falls.