Births, Sept. 7 edition

Zedekiah Ridge Lisle, son of Gary Brian Lisle and Sabrina T. Lisle of Bigfork, was born June 24 at home.

He weighed 9 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Zedekiah joins Aubri, 10, Jaden, 9, Trinadi, 7, Taxer, 4, and Kory, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Gary and Carol Lisle of Libby, and Jackie and Jimmy Harrison of Darby. Maternal grandparents are Paul and Rita Lochridge of Bozeman.

Madison Marie Arave, daughter of Matthew and Melodie Arave of Columbia Falls, was born June 27 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.

Madison joins Justin, 6, Brian, 5, and Allison, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Lance and Pam Arave of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Connie McMullin of Grahm, Wash.

Banyan Jerome Johnston, son of Jesse and Jessica Johnston of Kalispell, was born June 26 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 9.01 pounds, and was 21 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Scott and Marie Johnston of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Timothy and Jenifer Hetzel.

Banyan is named for the Banyan trees that grow on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Ariana Lee Ensign, daughter of Brittany Ensign, was born June 28 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 8.8 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Ken and Kris Ensign of Lakeside.

Ethan Lane Kauffman, son of Ted and Natalie Kauffman, was born June 29 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Ethan joins Lauren, 16, T.J., 12, Megan, 7, Gabe, 5, and Nathan, 3.

Paternal grandparent is the late James Kauffman. Maternal grandparent is Bonnie Soule of Dunsieth, N.D.

Jayce Daniel Whitten, son of Michael and Danelle Whitten, was born June 30 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 1/4 inches long.

Jayce joins Dylan Michael, 3.

Paternal grandparents are Dean and Patti Jo Whitten of Riley, Kan. Maternal grandparents are Terry and Val Suta of Sunburst.

Jayce is "our little grizzly bear."

Madison Marie Clark, daughter of Gene and Trisha Clark of Kalispell, was born June 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Madison joins Destiney Mae, 1.

Paternal grandparents are Ray and Janet Clark of Bigfork. Maternal grandparents are Brad and Tracy Wildes of Creston.

Norah Kathryn Armstrong, daughter of Christina and Mark Armstrong of Kalispell, was born June 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 3/4 inches long.

Norah joins Bethany, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Karen and Bonner Armstrong of Helena. Maternal grandparents are Kathy and Norm Nelson of New Brighton, Minn., and Mike Oujiri of Cameron, Wis.