Births

Kurtis William Snell

Shavonne Whitworth and Kurtis Snell of Ronan are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, Kurtis William Snell, Jr, who was born January 23, 2012, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Jiggs Snell of Ronan and Jane Austin of Polson. Great-grandparents are Lloyd and Arlene Austin of Polson and Velma Zamarron of Ardmore, Okla. Maternal grandparent is Michelle Morigeau of Ronan. Great-grandparents are Nadine and Dennis Clairmont of Pablo.

Elizabeth Anne Jeanette Mitchell

Matthew Douglas Mitchell is proud to announce the arrival of his little sister, Elizabeth Anne Jeanette Mitchell. She was born on Dec. 19, 2011 at Community Medical Center in Missoula. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces. Parents are Jess and Kristinna Mitchell. Paternal grandparents are John and Wendy Mitchell of St. Ignatius. Great-grandparent is Erika Mitchell of St. Ignatius. Maternal grandparent is Corey White of Ronan. Great-grandparents are Barbara White and Allen McCready of Polson.