Births

Iris Lynn Polk, daughter of Montana Bier and Lucas Polk of Polson, was born July 21, 2023, in Whitefish.

She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 18.5 inches long.

She joins Luna Mae and Emerson Cain.

Paternal grandparents are Lynn Marie Boyle of Waterbury, Connecticut; and Lorie Sabean of Pembroke, New Hampshire.

Maternal grandparents are David and Tammy Bier of Kalispell.

Emmelou Charllotte Sandelin, daughter of Dayne and Kayla Sandelin, was born July 31, 2023, in Kalispell.

She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.

She joins Winston, Tyler, Bowie and Reikah.

Paternal grandparents are Jay and Kylann Sandelin of Whitefish.

Maternal grandparents are Jim and Linda Bjork of Fergus Falls, Minnesota; Papa Doc of the wide open road, USA.

Charles Emerson Beeson, son of Ryan and Parker Beeson of Whitefish, was born Aug. 3, 2023, in Whitefish.

He weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19.25 inches long.

He joins Gus and Elanor.

Paternal grandparents are John and Elizabeth Beeson of Indianola, Pennsylvania.

Maternal grandparents are Patti Gohn, and the late Jeff Selig of Whitefish.

Leo Nicholas Lockwood and Max Adrian Lockwood, sons of Devon and Cristina Buzoui of Whitefish, were born Aug. 21, 2023.

Leo weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 inches long; Max weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

They join Lumi.

Ella Numa Johnson, daughter of Nick and Chelsey Johnson of Kalispell, was born Aug. 23, 2023, in Whitefish.

She weighed 4 pounds, 8.9 ounces, and was 16 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Mike and Lori Johnson of Columbia Falls.

Maternal grandparents are Jim and Yvette Marjerrison of Kalispell.

Claire Emily Wade, daughter of Nolan and Abigail Wade of Kalispell, was born Aug. 24, 2023, in Kalispell.

She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

She joins Caleb.

Paternal grandparents are Ray and Diana Robinson of Kalispell.

Maternal grandparents are Bod Wade and Kim Laforest of Michigan.

Luna Lupine Gibson, daughter of Kyle and Jade Gibson of Kalispell, was born Aug. 28, 2023, in Whitefish.

She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Greg and Cathy Gibson of Sandpoint, Idaho.

Maternal grandparents are Frank and Michelle of Hot Loomis of Hot Springs; and Dirk and Rhonda Evans of San Diego, California.

Oakley River Bear, son of Trisha Bear and Joshua Palumbo of Kalispell and Coram, was born Aug. 29, 2023, in Kalispell.

He weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 18.75 inches long.

He joins sister Bella, mothers side; he also joins four sisters and two brothers, fathers side.

Paternal grandparents are Michael and Kim Palumbo of Coram.

Maternal grandparents are Michael and Donna Bear of Kalispell.