Local Births
Cole Anderson Mecham, son of Todd and Julie Mecham of Las Vegas, was born Nov. 16.
He weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 18 1/4 inches long.
Paternal grandparents are Charl and Clark Mecham of Las Vegas. Maternal grandparents are Susan and Kelly Hartman of Kalispell, and Ray and Debbie Ruggles of Oregon.
Sophia Elise Robbins, daughter of Jennifer and Frederrick Robbins of Columbia Falls, was born Dec. 19 at North Valley Hospital.
She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.
Sophia joins George, 20 months.
Paternal grandparents are Rick and Linda Robbins of Phoenix. Maternal grandparents are Georgette and Tom Micheletti of St. Louis Park, Minn.
Austin Russell Butts, son of Russell and Jennifer Butts of Eureka, was born Dec. 19 at North Valley Hospital.
He weighed 7 pounds, 4 1/2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Paternal grandparents are Faye and Larry Butts of Eureka. Maternal grandparents are Eileen and Dean Devitt of Columbus.
Logan Alan Heyne, son of Justin Heyne and Carly Sather-Heyne of Whitefish, was born Dec. 23 at North Valley Hospital.
He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21 3/4 inches long.
Paternal grandparents are Geri Heyne of Deltona, Fla., and Jack Heyne of Elgin, N.D. Maternal grandparents are Carol and Carroll Sather of Bismarck, N.D.
Martial Drake Kelly, son of Patricia Kelly of Whitefish, was born Dec. 28 at North Valley Hospital.
He weighed 6.1 pounds and was 19 inches long.
Owen Jon Daniel, son of Troy and Julie Daniel of Whitefish, was born Dec. 29 at North Valley Hospital.
He weighed 8.7 pounds and was 20 inches long.
Paternal grandparents are Patty Nickle and John Daniel of Spokane. Maternal grandparents are Inger Johnson of Polson, and Jay Tolson of Philadelphia.
Mason Christian Bishop, son of Chris and Cody Bishop of Fortine, was born Dec. 30 at North Valley Hospital.
He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Mason joins Bailey, 5.
Paternal grandparents are Patiann and Bruce Bennett of Eureka, and Terry Bishop of Madison, Maine. Maternal grandparents are Mark and Tana Johnston of Eureka.
Chaise Douglas Pliley, son of Daryl and Melissa Pliley of Kalispell, was born Dec. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Paternal grandparents are Gerry and Janel Pliley of Anaconda. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Linda Stewart of Bigfork.
Chloe Mae Truscott, daughter of Derek and Heather Truscott of Kalispell, was born Dec. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long.
Chloe joins Brittica, 2.
Paternal grandparents are Lorne and Jan Truscott of Stockton, Calif., and Alice Stryker of Orem, Utah. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Carol Vergin of Kalispell.
Gracie Marie Appelhans, daughter of Warren and Jamie Appelhans of Eureka, was born Dec. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
She weighed 7.9 pounds, and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Paternal grandparents are Dennis and Minnie Appelhans of Lander, Wyo. Great-grandparents are Mary Raecke and Frank and Barbara Appelhans, all of Riverton, Wyo. Maternal grandparents are John and Jeanne Bras of Lonepine.