Local births

Landon James Shawback, son of Dallas and Anya Shawback of Kalispell, was born March 6 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 2 pounds, .4 ounces, and was 13 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Dave and Lois Shawback of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Terry and Rhonda Longenecker of Bigfork.

Noah Todd Oppel, son of Ashley Oppel of Bigfork, was born March 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 3/4 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Todd and Amy Oppel of Bigfork.

Isaiah John McLean, son of Dave and Holly McLean of Columbia Falls, was born March 22 at home.

He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Isaiah joins John, Daniel, Matthew, Anna, and Samuel.

Paternal grandparents are Norman and Barbara Nowaczyk of Mesa, Ariz. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Jacquelyn Giblin of Twentynine Palms, Calif. Great-grandmother is Susan Giblin of Indian Harbor Beach, Fla.

Mark Braden Robison, son of David and Ashlee Robinson of Columbia Falls, was born April 9 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Mark joins Madeline, 2 1/2.

Paternal grandparents are Ryan and Beverly Robison of Polson. Maternal grandparents are Gary and Gail Hanson of Kalispell.

Drew Elizabeth Steele, daughter of Andrew and Jennifer Steele of Whitefish, was born April 12 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 8 pounds, 9 1/2 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Elizabeth and Shane Steele of Columbia Falls. Maternal grandparents are Misty and Bob Teeples, also of Columbia Falls.

Kellen Riley Arvidson, son of Aaron and Krista Arvidson of Kalispell, was born April 12 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Sally and Charlie Arvidson of Forest Grove, Ore. Maternal grandparents are Jeri and Paul Kissner of Juneau, Alaska.

Norah Erin Schmidt, daughter of David and Kathryn Schmidt of Whitefish, was born April 13 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. W.R. Schmidt of Redmond, Wash. Maternal grandparents are Pete and Ann Stephens of Columbia Falls.

Griffin Loren James Kelch, son of Katherine and Wade Kelch of Whitefish, was born April 14 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Griffin joins Angel, 11, Kintla, 9, and Dameon, 6.

Maternal grandmother is Lorna Isaak of Whitefish.

Ally Lynn Sempf, daughter of Alan and Amy Sempf of Kalispell, was born April 14 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces.

Ally joins Easton, 4 1/2, and Hannah, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Ron and Peggy Sempf of Clear Lake, Wis. Maternal grandparents are Ron and Carol Hanson of Eureka.

Lilly Marie Erickson, daughter of Travis Erickson and Autumn Kenfield of Columbia Falls, was born April 17 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Lilly joins Violet, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Harm and Linda Toren of Columbia Falls.

Kaci Lynn Hill, daughter of Bill and Brandy Hill of Whitefish, was born April 18 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Kaci joins Levi, 2.

Paternal grandmother is Joann Hill of Whitefish. Maternal grandparents are Dianna Giddeon of Whitefish, and Tom Giddeon and Cindy Lockyer of Columbia Falls.

Alexander Rocket Ray, son of Dan and Kathy Ray of Whitefish, was born April 21 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Barbara and Art Jackson of Akron, Ohio. Maternal grandparents are Marilynn and Gordon Harding of Billings.

Breahna Marie Piekkola, daughter of Corey and Tanya Piekkola of Columbia Falls, was born April 23 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 4 pounds, 11 ounces.

Breahna joins Kailey, 22 months.

Paternal grandmother is JoAnn Smith of Spearfish, S.D. Maternal grandparents are Dean and Nancy Sorenson, also of Spearfish.

Emma Wendt, daughter of Tharon and Linda Wendy of Columbia Falls, was born April 24 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Emma joins Ian, 18, Kyle, 15, Kiersten, 10, Cooper, 8, and Afton, 3.

Paternal grandparents are Roy and Jean Wendt of Columbia Falls. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Maryann Bray of Huntsville, Texas.