Local Births

Gabriel Michael Browning, son of Mike Browning and Jessica Mickelson, was born Sept. 10, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19.25 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Karen and Dagon Browning of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Bonnie and Rich Boon of Somers and Jeff Mickelson of Somers.

Dru LeeAnne Higgins, daughter of Noea Uber and Marie Rose Higgins, was born Sept. 22, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Tom VanVuren of Bigfork and Nancy Gooch of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Randy and Debbie Jones of Kila.

Alexis Ray Johnson, daughter of Tim and Casey Johnson, was born Oct. 9, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long.

Alexis joins Isabell, 3.

Paternal grandparents are Dave and Shirley Johnson of Whitefish. Maternal grandparents are Dave and Wendy Morris of Whitefish.

Koda Scott Larson, son of Victor Larson and Christina Aitken, was born Oct. 9, 2006 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21.25 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Kevin and Wendy Larson of Columbia Falls. Maternal grandparents are Craig and Kim Griggs of Kalispell.

Levi Ryan Smith, son of Brianna Pfrimmer and Josh Smith, was born Oct. 8, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 4 pounds, 12.9 ounces, and was 18 inches long.

Paternal grandparent is Bill Smith of Flathead Valley. Maternal grandparents are Jerrold Pfrimmer of Whitefish and Elizabeth Camden of Seattle.

Mikayla Rae Plummer, daughter of Amber Plummer, was born Oct. 6, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.

Maternal grandparent is Roxann Plummer of Whitefish.

James Rylen Shults, son of Alen and Chelsie Shults, was born Aug. 2, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 7 pounds, 2.5 ounces, and was 21.5 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Michell Brown of Kalispell and Dennis Shults of Oregon. Maternal grandparents are Dave Stout of Idaho and Marian Lynn of Kalispell.

Jace Thomas Gilseth, son of Jason and Lindsay Gilseth, was born Oct. 19, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 7.125 pounds and was 20 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Tom and Phyllis Gilseth of Santa Rosa, Calif. Maternal grandparents are Russ and Maureen Petersen of Santa Rosa, Calif.

Terry Lee Letts, son of Wanda Weed and Chet Letts, was born Oct. 13, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 7 pounds, 6.3 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Terry joins Matthew, 3.

Paternal grandparent is Lerry Letts of Kalispell.

Cole Christopher Callender, son of Joseph Andrew Callender and Amanda Hazil Dilks, was born Oct. 12, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Cole joins Aloen, 9, Kashis, 7, and Austin, 5.

Paternal grandparents are Charles and Elizabeth Callender of Elk River, Minn. Maternal grandparents are Guy Dilks and Collete Anderson, both of Minnesota.

Ellie Sage Redding, daughter of Kim and Matt Redding, was born Oct. 16, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 6 pounds, 12.6 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Patrick and Loraine Redding of North Logan, Utah. Maternal grandparents are Dale and Annette Hickman of South Jordan, Utah.

Mela Rose Bolenbaugh, daughter of Aaron and Jenessa Bolenbaugh, was born Oct. 12, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.

Mela joins Boots, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Dana and Brian Bolenbaugh of Missoula. Maternal grandparents are Jessica and Frank Repnak of Polson.

Jada Rae Stevens, daughter of Jason and Dana Stevens, was born Oct. 17, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 8 pounds and was 21.5 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Terry and Mendy Stevens of Haydon, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Dan and JoAnn Reilly of Butte.

Cabell Hughes Caister, son of Peggy and Kris Caister, was born Oct. 21, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Beth Caister of Virginia and Richard Caister of Alabama. Maternal grandparents are David and Judy Drayer of Charlottesville, Va.

Bradley Jay Bartkoske, son of Bradley and Paula Bartkoske, was born Oct. 20, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Bradley joins Justin, 18, Sami, 17, Jordin, 8, Craig, 18, Scott, 17, David, 16, and Jesse, 5.

Paternal grandparents are Ed and Nancy Fundahn of Joliet, Ill., and Butch and Nancy Bartkoske of West Jordan, Utah. Maternal grandparent is Janice Bell of Whitefish.

Ian Vincent Salotti, son of Chris Salotti and Rebecca Safty, was born Oct. 20, 2006 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Vince and Karen Salotti of Phoenix. Maternal grandparent is Sheila Blyth of Billings.

John Christopher Nelson, son of Christine and John Nelson, was born Oct. 19, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Shirley Nelson of Whitefish. Maternal grandparents are John and Barbara Foley of Howell, N.J.

Nakai Tecumseh Castillo, son of Eliseo Castillo and Megan Anderson, was born Oct. 24, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 6 pounds, 14.3 ounces, and was 20.75 inches long.

Nakai joins Natashia, 15, Brittny, 13, and Jalonie, 10.

Paternal grandparents are Martha Sanchez of Columbia Falls and Eliseo Miguel Castillo of New Mexico. Maternal grandparents are Carroll Anderson of Bigfork and Cherylin Anderson of Kent, Wash.

Sara Nicole Scherping, daughter of David and Tracy Scherping, was born Oct. 24, 2006, at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 18 inches long.

Sara joins Shelby, 14, Stefani, 12, and Samantha, 3.

Paternal grandparents are Tom and Anita Scherping of Helena. Maternal grandparents are Gary Bright of Helena and Jean Williams of Whitefish.

Alexis Jo Frisch, daughter of Kimmela Jo and Jay Donald Frisch, was born Sept. 26, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 8.86 pounds and was 21.5 inches long.

Paternal grandparent is Donald Frisch of Horseshoebend, Ark. Maternal grandparents are Terry and Lorilee Chandler of Kalispell.

Brody Joseph Kelso, son of Philip and Heidi Kelso, was born on Sept. 21, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.

Brody joins sisters Kelcy, 11, Jaelyn, 9, Kyran, 3, and Alyssa, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Becky Lilly and Roy Kelso. Maternal grandparents are Tracy Wilson, Tina Garcia and Frank Jungwirth.

Nevaeh Marie Herzog, daughter of Daniel and Anne Herzog, was born Sept. 28, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 6 pounds and was 19.5 inches long.

Nevaeh joins Keaton, 5, and Gabriel, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Joe and Star Herzog of Martin City. Maternal grandparents are Mike Dobrocke, of Bigfork, and Kaye Dobrocke, of Missoula.

Taggart Jackson Noland, son of Jared and Eunice Noland, was born on Oct. 20, 2006, in Lakeside.

He weighed 7 pounds and was 19 inches long.

Taggart joins Kelsey, 8, Parker, 6, Victoria, 4, and Chandler, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Julie Waller, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Rick and Sam Noland, of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Lila Habib of Laredo, Texas.

Colby Wayne Yarger, son of Casey and Jenny Yarger, was born Oct. 6, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Susan Yarger of Libby. Maternal grandparents are Tedd and Judy Slater of Libby.