Births

Apanii Yawakie RONAN — Apanii Ipawanii Yawakie was born on Sept. 21, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 6 pounds, 13 ounces and 20 inches long. Parents are Patrick Yawakie and Regina Mad Plume of CSKT. Paternal grandparents are Mel and Madonna Yawakie of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Maternal grandparents are the late Melvin and Jolene Mad Plume of CSKT. Apanii joins her siblings, Ardon, Dustry, Jalen, Patrick Jr., and Mellee.    Kaeli McDonald RONAN — Kaeli Mae McDonald was born on Sept. 29, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 9 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 inches long. Mother is Sandra Lois-Marie McDonald ...

Sebastian Fortin  POLSON — Zane Fortin is pleased to announce the arrival of his little brother, Sebastian LeeRay Fortin. Sebastian was born July 5, 2023, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 19.5 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Sebastian’s ...

Arthur Gilham RONAN — Arthur Buffalo Hunter Gilham was born on Aug. 2, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 6 pounds, 15 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Elias Gilham and Khaila Houle of Charlo. Paternal grandparents are Christopher Gilham and Mandey Kittson of Rona...

Ry Bastion  POLSON — Wes Bastion is proud to announce the birth of his brother, Ry Gary Bastion. Ry was born June 27, 2023, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 19 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 6.5 ounces. Ry’s parents are Ella Mae and Andrew Bastion...

Samuel Bothel RONAN —Samuel Trygve Bothel was born June 28, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 7 pounds, 5 ounces and 20 inches long. Parents are William and Clara Bothel of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Vicki Bothel of Ronan. Maternal ...

Harper Reese RONAN — Harper Chuck Reese was born on June 5, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Cameron Reese and Tatyana Schenderline of Ronan. Paternal grandparents are Chuck and Crystal Reese of R...

Cal White POLSON — Cal Loyal White was born on April 2, 2023, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20.28 inches long and weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Cal’s parents are Kiana Brown and Jarod White of Hot Springs. Cal is welcomed by maternal grandparents, Trisha...

Adeline Bridgeford   RONAN — Adeline Rose Bridgeford was born on April 18, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Parents are Brad and Blakely Bridgeford of Polson. Paternal grandfather is James Bridgeford of Lewistow...

  Kylo Norris (no pic)  POLSON — Kayson and Snowy Norris are proud to announce the birth of their brother, Kylo Orion Norris, born March 2, 2023, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 21.5 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces. Kylo’s pa...

Gerald Atwood RONAN — Gerald Aloysius Atwood was born on March 16, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Parents are Haley Atwood of Ronan and Triston Brown of Helena. Paternal grandmother is Misty Benson of Helena. Maternal grandparen...