BIRTHS

Makayla Marie Otto, daughter of Julie Otto of Kalispell, was born Dec. 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 3 pounds, 4 1/2 ounces and was 17 inches long.

Makayla joins Brittany, 7.

Maternal grandparents are Pete and Marlene Otto, also of Kalispell.

Tripp Justin Kahsen, son of Gretchen Stenzel and Robert Kahsen of Hilo, Hawaii, was born Jan. 7 at Hilo Medical Center.

He weighed 7 pounds, 3/4 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Henry and Cindy Kahsen of Keaau, Hawaii. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Lori Ulland of Bigfork.

James Anton Schreiner, son of Rebecca and Randall Schreiner of Eureka, was born Jan. 11 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 8 pounds, 15.6 ounces, and 21 1/4 inches long.

James joins Stella, 2 1/2.

Paternal grandparents are Rupert and Marlys Schreiner of Trego. Maternal grandparents are Ernie and Edie Hey of Kalispell.

Jada Faye Uskoski, daughter of Jerrid and Jackie Uskoski of Kalispell, was born Jan. 11 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Jada joins Anna, 15 1/2 months.

Paternal grandparents are Rod and Faye Uskoski of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Dale and Phyllis Anderson of Dollar Bay, Mich.

Asher John Knopik, son of John and Jennifer Knopik of Kalispell, was born Jan. 11 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Asher joins Cole, 19 1/2 months.

Paternal grandparents are Janice and Mike Knopik of Frenchtown. Maternal grandparents are Ken and Evelyn Schubert of Chinook.

Charolotte Rae and Madeline Belle Anderson, twin daughters of Adam and Jennifer Anderson of Lakeside, were born Jan. 12 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Charolotte weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 inches long and Madeline weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

They join Kathryn, 13, Julianna 12, Sophia, 9, Helen, 3 1/2, and Olivia, 19 Months.

Paternal grandparents are John and Shirley Boyea. Maternal grandparents are Joseph and Diane Dale, all of Rome, N.Y.

Aiden Mark Otis, son of Ashley Conat and Josh Otis of Kalispell, was born Jan. 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 9 pounds and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Betty and Jim Rendahl and Clayton Otis, all of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Kathleen and Stephen Conat of Bigfork.

Paul Edward Griffiths, son of Chris and Bonnie Griffiths of Kalispell, was born Jan. 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 7.4 pounds and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Kit and Darlene Novick of Klamath Falls, Ore. Maternal grandparents are Larry Ford of Portland, Ore.

Marli Rene Kolschefsky, daughter of Clint Kolschefsky and Kelsi Hansberry of Kalispell, was born Jan. 13 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 1/2 ounce, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Bonny and Eric Peterson of Eureka and Frank and Helen Koschefsky of Apple Valley, Utah. Maternal grandparents are Crystal and Jeff Malek of Kalispell.

Kaija Renee Juntunen, daughter of Cory and Aimee Juntunen of Kalispell, was born Jan. 14 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and 18 inches long.

Kaija joins Taylor, 10.

Paternal grandparents are Chuck and Mary Juntunen. Maternal grandparents are Dave and Carla Crone, all of Kalispell.

Ella Simone Fielding Griffith, daughter of Joel and Jennifer Griffith of Columbia Falls, was born Jan. 21 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 6.3 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches.

Paternal grandparents are Joan Griffith of Plainsville, N.H. and John Griffith of West Wilton, N.H. Maternal grandparents are Sally Truscheit of Whitefish and Robert Truscheit of Vail, Colo.

Julia Grace Byrd, daughter of Stephen and Grace Byrd of Whitefish, was born Jan. 24, at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 8 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Julia joins Elyse, 21 months.

Paternal grandparents are Gerard and Loretta Byrd of Martin City. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Debbie Peterson of Whitefish.

Ayden Jacob Mintz, son of Joshua and Jessica Mintz of Whitefish, was born Jan. 24 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Dale and Tony Hernandez of Whitefish and Robert and Vicki Mintz of Westport, Conn. Maternal grandmother is Sheila Hogan of Kalispell.

Ararie Lynn MacKenzie, daughter of Justin and Tamara MacKenzie of Whitefish, was born Jan. 24 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and 20 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Jim and Norma MacKenzie. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Diane Swope of Columbia Falls.

Neveah Faith Juntunen, daughter of Jeremy and Jenni Juntunen of Kalispell, was born Jan. 24 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Neveah joins Takara, 13, Seth, 6, Jeremy Jr., 6, and Maddox, 18 months.

Paternal grandparents are Darryl and Ardis Christofferson and Art and Arleen Juntunen, all of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Connie and Dale Love of Libby and Jerry Peek.

Charles Keith Ervin, son of Olaf and Tricia Ervin of Columbia Falls, was born Jan. 26 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 10 pounds and was 21 inches long.

Charles joins Todd, 7, Chloe, 4, and Emma, 2.

His name is a combination of both paternal and maternal great-grandfathers.

Khirsten Marie Lyn Scott, daughter of Michael Scott and Amber Reed of Kalispell, was born Jan. 30 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 18 3/8 inches long.

Paternal grandmother is Danelle O'Conner. Maternal grandparents are Bradley and Christine Reed, all of Kalispell.

Isak Nils Soyland, son of Jeff and Natalie Soyland of Columbia Falls, was born Feb. 1 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Isak joins Anders, 17 months.

Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Joanne Wright and John Soyland, all of Butte. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Sue Farni of Grand Bay, Ala.

Haven Lynn Mende, daughter of Rod and Jenny Mende of Columbia Falls, was born on Feb. 2 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Haven join Ryder, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Cathy and Jim Pettis. Maternal grandparents are John and Becky Johnson, all of Whitefish.

Payton James Martinez, son of Amanda Shirk and Jonathan Martinez of Kalispell, was born Feb. 3 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Becky Martinez and Jorge Villanueva, also of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Lisa Shirk of Round Mountain, Nev.

Jacoree Todd Zeehin, son of Jesse and Lynsie Zeehin of Columbia Falls, was born Feb. 4 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 7 pounds, 10 1/2 ounces, and 20 inches long.

Jacoree joins Dominee, 13 months.

Paternal grandparents are Tammy Olson and Gene Zeehin. Maternal grandparents are Gayle Anderson and Russel Hundley.

Bryce Fischer Quennell, son of Kyle and AmyLyn Quinnell of Kalispell, was born Feb. 9 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Anthony Quinnell and Dona Netherly of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Patty Skibinski of Minooka, Ill.

Theodore Fox Johnson, son of Keith and Jasimne Johnson of Butte was born Feb. 13 at St. James Healthcare Center in Butte.

He weighed 7.95 pounds and was 20 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Jim Johnson of Divide and Terry Johnson and Mike Burge. Maternal grandparents are Vernon and Starla Fox, all of Bigfork. Great-grandparents are Carole Johnson of Yellow Bay, Nathan and Kathryn Miller of Sidney and William and Esther Fox of Bigfork.