Births, April 23

Bassett, Cutfiner, James, Walker, McDonald, Miller, Shull, Wersonick, Alexander

Gracie Anne Bassett

RONAN — Hudson, Kelcie and Boyce Bassett are proud to announce that their little sister, Gracie Anne Bassett, was born on April 12, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. She weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces. Parents are Russell Brent and Kristie Jo Bassett of Polson.  Paternal grandparents are Brent and Lynn Bassett of Shepherd; great-grandparents are Dean and Rebecca Walker of Lovell. Maternal grandparents are Roxey and Charlie Cordis of Polson; great-grandparents are Nellie Stokes of Pablo.

Ismiya Lou Cutfinger

RONAN — Mekya  and Jaycean Christopher are proud to announce that their little sister, Ismiya Lou Cutfinger, was born on April 10 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Parents are Nathan Cutfinger and Brianna Sparling of Polson.

Paternal grandparents are Jackie McDonald of St. Ignatius and Tony Cutfinger of St. Ignatius. Maternal grandparents are Brenda and Alan Largent of Ronan.

Kaymiyah James

RONAN — Latrell and Dakota are proud to announce that their little sister Kamiyah James, was born on April 11 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Parents are Louie Mitchell and Elizabeth Courchene of Ronan.  Paternal grandparents are Sheryl Harmon and Larry E. Harmon of Seattle, Wash.; great-grandparents are Genevieve Darlene Matt and Bob Matt of St. Ignatius. Maternal grandparents are Janice Christian of Browning and the late Richard “Dick” Courchene of Wolf Point.

Ziya Star Walker

RONAN — Ashley and Crystal Walker of Polson are proud to announce the arrival of their second child, Ziya Star Walker, who was born on April 14 at St. Luke Community Hospital Ronan. Ziya weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and joins siblings Zevan Ryan Walker. Paternal grandparents are Cyndie Strecker of Polson and Dale Walker of Sebecca, Minn.; great-grandparents are Conway and Dorothy Karr of Las Vegas, Nev. Maternal grandparents are Julie Christopher and Bud Davie and Randy Ingraham of Polson; great-grandparents are Gene and Jerry Smith of Polson.

Maizey Koulter McDonald

Sara and Marlin McDonald of Polson are proud to announce the arrival of Maizey Koulter McDonald, who was born on March 16 in Community Hospital in Missoula. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces. She joins big sister Seeley Aspen. Maternal grandparents are Ron and Mitzi Stonehocker of Thompson Falls. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Don and the late dan Stonehocker of Thompson Falls. Paternal grandparents are Maxine McDonald of St. Ignatius. Great-grandparent is Felicite McDonald of St. Ignatius.

Boe Jaidyn Miller

POLSON — Sabian Miller and Nicole Stalheim of Polson are proud to announce the arrival of their first child Boe Jaidyn Michael Miller who was born on April 8 at St. Joseph Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and joins siblings Shanice Stalheim, Jaidyn Wall, Stacey Stalheim and Remi Stalheim. Paternal grandmother is Patsy Pulse of Polson. Maternal grandmother is Debbie Coffman of St. Ignatius; great-grandparents are Bill and Delorse Coffman of St. Ignatius.

   Gage Arlie Wersonick

POLSON — Gage Arlie Wersonick was born April 9, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Parents are Ginger Wersonick and John Mills. Maternal grandparents are Terry and Emily Wersonick of Charlo, MT. Great-grandparents are Mary Gill and Emilia Casas of Yuma Ariz. and Blythe Calif. Paternal grandparents are Dottie and John Mills Sr. of Blythe, Calif. and Indio, Calif. Great-grandparents are Arlie and Shirley Plemons of Blythe, Calif.

Max Leroy Shull

POLSON — Max and Amilia Shull of Hot Springs are proud to announce the arrival of their new baby, Max Leroy Shull III who was born on April 9 at St.  Joseph Medical Center. Max weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces and joins sibling Alanah Shull. Paternal grandparents are Max Leroy Shull Sr. and Angie Holcombe of California; great-grandmother is Mary J. Snyder of Stockton, Clif. Maternal grandmother is Joyce Ornelas of St. Helens, Oregon; great-grandparents are Bill and Elsie Bailey of Scappoose, Oregon.

Mason Jerome Alexander

POLSON — Steven and Desiree Alexander of Polson are proud to announce the arrival of their fifth child, Mason Jerome Alexander who was born on April 15 at St. Joseph Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 6.3 ounces and joins siblings Preston, Ashley, Cameron and Kyle. Paternal grandparents are Ingrid and Ron Hines of Missoula. Maternal grandparents are Marilynn and Ron Richie of Turah.