Births

Shane Cole Gilmore, son of Ben and Tara Gilmore of Kalispell, was born March 16 at home.

He weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Shane joins Breanna, 8, Ethan, 7, and Zoe, 4.

Paternal grandparent is Diana Gilmore of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Gary and Kathy Bicknell of Kalispell.

Alexander Brooks Blokker, son of Holli and Nikolas Blokker of Lakeside, was born March 29 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 7 pounds, 7.9 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Roy and Diane Blokker of Salinas, Calif. Maternal grandparents are Frank and Claire Brisendine of Lakeside.

Asher Thomas Wagner, son of Annalee and Daniel Wagner, was born March 31 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Mary and Steve Wagner of Whitefish. Maternal grandparents are Gregg and Gretchen Moore of Whitefish.

Anikah Elane Briggs, daughter of Andrea Lynn Briggs of Eureka, was born March 28 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 18 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Dan and Carole Karberg of Eureka, and Tony and Lisa Briggs of Union, Ore.

Elana Lillian May Nicklaus, daughter of Randy R. Nicklaus, Jr. and Jessica May Nicklaus of Columbia Falls, was born March 26 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 6 pounds, 0.5 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Randy and Virginia Nicklaus of Columbia Falls. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Lesly Smith, and Donney and Tina Toftum.

Lilly Anne McAfee, daughter of Joe and Katie McAfee of Trego, was born March 28 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 6 pounds, and was 19 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Greg and Barb McAfee of Borden, Ind. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Christy Sutherby of Evansville, Ind.

Rand Freeman Shanks, son of Alex and Jamie Shanks, was born March 26 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Larry and Anita Newlin, and Guy and Robin Shanks. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Sue Tebay.

Izabella Danielle Anderson, daughter of Leslie and Dan Anderson of Kalispell, was born March 28 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 4.8 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Izabella joins Arionna, 2.

Lauren Elise Harrah, daughter of Miranda and Tony Harrah of Columbia Falls, was born March 27 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Lauren joins Carli, 3.

Paternal grandparents are Greg and Maureen Harrah of Bigfork. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Teresa Thompson of Columbia Falls.

Benjamin Rush Hughes, son of Steven and Julie Hughes of Eureka, was born March 25 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Tom and Joy Hughes of Annapolis, Md. Maternal grandparents are Ross Rydalch of Salt Lake City, and Bonnie Beck of Fox, Ariz.

Benjamin was named after his fifth great-grandfather, Benjamin Rush, one of the founding fathers of our nation.

Jacob Dalton Sandler, son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Sandler of Kalispell, was born March 15 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Jacob joins Isaac, 20 months.

Paternal grandparents are Abe and Janet Sandler of Philadelphia. Maternal grandparent is Karen Webb of Helena.

Carson M. Parish, son of Aaron Michael Parish and Jill Ann Parish of Bigfork, was born March 14 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 3/4 inches long.

Paternal grandparent is Susan Parish of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Barb and Keith Grinde of Bigfork.

Camry Ridge Kelch, daughter of Bridger and Stacy Kelch of Whitefish, was born March 12 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Camry joins Mason, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Casey and Nancy Kelch of Whitefish. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Susie Hullett of Bigfork.

Savannah Nicole Tice, daughter of Brittney and Dexter Tice of Kalispell, was born March 11 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 4.4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Savannah joins Kayden, 20 months.

Paternal grandparents are Michael and Janet Tice of Montana. Maternal grandparents are Rena Lorinne of Idaho, and Duff Minter of California.

Kiley Marie Ohs, daughter of Jason and Melissa Ohs of Columbia Falls, was born March 10 at North Valley Hospital.

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

Paternal grandparents are Gary Ohs, and Jo Ohs. Maternal grandparents are Larry Benson, and Darlene Benson.

Tigerlily Sunshine Beamer, daughter of Beau and Jenna Beamer of Eureka, was born March 5 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Tigerlily joins Christopher, 7, Zen, 5, and Tyler, 3.

Paternal grandparents are Ben and Sunny White of Eureka. Maternal grandparent is Phil Ogburn.

Saige Victoria Ann Shafer, daughter of Clint and Amber Shafer of Eureka, was born March 13 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 8 pounds, 11.9 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Susan and Cleon Shafer of Eureka. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Midge Mergenthaler of Polson.

Brynn Marie Miller, daughter of Luke Miller and Keely Miller, was born March 9 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 8 pounds, 9.7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Rod Miller, and Rita and Henry Frank. Maternal grandparents are Marilyn and Scott Parrish. Great-grandparents are Dale and Grace Miller.