Births, published May 26, 2015

Jaxson Douglas Peterson, son of Roger Peterson and Heather Soteros of Columbia Falls, was born Feb. 24 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Rosalie and David Peterson. Maternal grandparent is Judie Soteros.

Michael MacDougall Burns, son of Patrick and Molly Burns of Whitefish, was born Feb. 17 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Mike and Rebecca Burns of Douglas, Alaska. Maternal grandparent is Charles McDougall of Cleveland, Ohio.

William Joseph Lee Young, son of Bryan Young and Tasmyn Stratton of Whitefish, was born March 14 at North Valley Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Bryan and Betty Young. Maternal grandparents are Eric Stratton and Terry Short of Kalispell and Dallas Short of Hungry Horse.

Kimber Bliss Plantiko, daughter of Brent and Tiffany Plantiko of Eureka, was born March 24 at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 5 pounds 10 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Kimber joins Kasen, 3, Avery, 7, Emily, 12, and Isaac, 8.

Paternal grandparents are Derrick and Suzy Smith of West Kootenai. Maternal grandparents are Gregg and Kim Allen of Eureka.

Taran Michael Page, son of Nathan and Laura Page of Whitefish, was born March 19 at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Taran joins Rider Hawke, 6.

Paternal grandparents are David and Pam Page of Sumner, Washington. Maternal grandparent is Gail Walashek of Lakeside.

Barlow Darby Sweetin, son of Shane and Shirley Sweetin of Kalispell, was born March 17 at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces and was 18 inches long.

Barlow joins Sidney James, 10, and Rio Jack, 7.

Paternal grandparents are Deb Benson and Clint Sweetin, both of Montana.Maternal grandparent is Lloyd Wade of Colorado.

Thomas Taylor Maetzold, son of Andy and Kate Maetzold, was born March 18 at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 21 inches long. 

Paternal grandparents are Charlie and Linda Maetzold. Maternal grandparents are Sarah Taylor, Fritz Groenke and Jerry Bygren.

Killian Patrick Joy, son of Dale and Kristen Joy of Kalispell, was born March 16 at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. 

Killian joins Anne Marie, 2, and Eddie, 3 1/2.

Paternal grandparents are Dale and Diane Joy of Kila. Maternal grandparents are Tim and Sarah Seurson of Kalispell, and Gary Fausey of Phoenix.

Gabriel Seth Secrease, son of Josh and Jennifer Secrease of Columbia Falls, was born March 18 at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 4.9 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Gabriel joins Abigail, 12, Ella, 10 and Olivia, 8. 

Paternal grandparents are Dan Secrease of Belt, and Boone and Julia Timmerman of Dutton. Maternal grandparents are Doug and Roze Hearn of Fortine.

Hunter Noah Palmer, son of Shawn and Vanessa Palmer of Columbia Falls, was born March 15 at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 6 pound 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Hunter joins Skie, 6 and KC, 4.

Anika Dee Collier, daughter of David and Kelly Collier of Evergreen, was born March 14 at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Anika joins Olivia, 7, and Piper, 4.

Paternal grandparents are Rob and Theresa Collier of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Sheila and Chris Byrd of Montana.

Isaac Daniel Elios Ainsworth, son of Tandi Teszea Marie and Nicholas Aubrey Wayne Ainsworth of Columbia Falls, was born March 14 at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Isaac joins Clyde Edward, 3.

Paternal grandparents are Stephanie and Cliff Piland of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Alesandra of Columbia Falls and Jim Chamberlin of Butte.

Hali Ann McPhee, daughter of Justin and Sara McPhee, was born March 17 at North Valley Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Dan and Julie McPhee. Maternal grandparent is Jackie David.

Luke Isaac Hunt, son of Joshua and Jessica Hunt, was born March 17 at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds nine ounces and was 19 inches long.

Luke joins Jonathan, 2, and Gabriel, 1.

Paternal grandparents are Ruth and Carry Hunt of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Ken and Lisa Marek of Eureka.

Sadie Truth Cotton, daughter of Dan and Deanna Cotton of Kalispell, was born March 29 at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces and was 21 inches long. 

Sadie joins Alena Hope, 1.

Paternal grandparents are Laura and Tim Cotton of Erie, Pennsylvania. Maternal grandparent is Debbie Smith of Jefferson, Ohio.

Lochlan Otis Carpenter, son of Jade and Jonathan Carpenter of Whitefish, was born March 12 at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. 

Lochlan joins Vannora, 4 and Ronin, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Gail and Frank Davis of Stevensville, Pennsylvania, and James Fuller of Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

Maternal grandparents are Christy Izaff of Whitefish and Tim and Martha Mason of Hesperus, Colorado.

Adalie Nicole Spezza, daughter of Daniel and Leah Spezza of Whitefish, was born April 1 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 8 pounds 9.7 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Bill and Kathy Spezza of Sister, Oregon. Maternal grandparent is Patricia Nordahl of Keizer, Oregon.

Kelsi Marie Rose Jessen, daughter of Colton Jessen and Kayleigh Cheff of Columbia Falls, was born April 3 at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 12.3 ounces and was 19 inches long. 

Kelsi joins Keaton, 6, and Kandon 5.

Paternal grandparents are Keith and Sondra Denise Jessen of Cyril, Oklahoma, and Scot and Kim Cheff of Columbia Falls.

Rebecca Roce Cannon, daughter of Brianne Cannon of Columbia Falls, was born April 3 at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Rebecca joins Alli-Mai Lynn, 1.

Paternal grandparents are Martin and Amand Cannon of Columbia Falls.

Maternal grandparents are Aaron and Connie Brossman of Columbia Falls.

Logan Marie Buckallew, daughter of Chance and Nicole Buckallew, was born April 2 at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Logan joins Rylee Nicole Buckallew, 1 1/2.

Paternal grandparents are Dean and Karen Buckallew.

Maternal grandparents are Monty and Renee Howe.