Vince and Nancy Friggione, of Twisp, would like to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Emily Acacia Riley. Emily is the daughter of Joe and Stephanie Riley. Stephanie is a 2007 Liberty Bell High School graduate. Emily was born in Nairobi, Kenya, on Dec. 17, 2015, and weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. Stephanie and Joe have been working at the Rift Valley Academy in Kijabe, Kenya, for the last two years with African Inland Mission. At the end of July, their two-year commitment will be fulfilled and they will head back home to Mount Vernon. Nana and Papa can’t wait to have them back!
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Emily!
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Abram!
Mary Humling and Peter Dixon of Twisp are overjoyed to announce the birth of their son, Abram Otto Dixon. Abe was born on May 21, 2016, at Central Washington Hospital and is perfect in every way. Abe came home to the Methow Valley to be welcomed by a wonderful community of family and friends. Grandparents are Steve and Terry Dixon of Carlton, and Jay and Virginia Humling of Twisp/Republic. Also, many uncles and aunties: Sarah, Australia; Annie, Twisp; Katey and Marc, Burien; Michael and Gina of Winthrop; and two very proud cousins, Adelina and Finnbarr of Winthrop.
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Helen!
Brian and Nicki Northcott announce the birth of their daughter, Helen Nicole Northcott, on June 8, 2016, in Seattle. Helen weighed in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long at birth. Helen is little sister to 3 ½-year- old Dean. Proud grandparents are Rick and Lynn Northcott, Winthrop; Bob and Carol King, Kent; and Will and Sally Wolfert, New Albany, Ohio. Welcoming Helen are great-grandmother Shirley Northcott, Twisp; aunt and uncle Erika and Clint Nohavec, and cousins Brooks and Ryett, Kent; aunt and uncle Dawn and Mark Baldwin and cousins Chase and Reese, New Albany Ohio; and uncles Andy and Robin Button, Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Ranger!
Soleesi Ranger Marie Sorensen was welcomed into the world, with much excitement, by her parents, Katie and Dave, and her big sister Anja, on July 5, 2016, at 10:10 a.m. She weighed exactly 8 pounds at the moment of birth. Waiting breathlessly in the wings for her arrival were her grandmothers, Christine Russell of Cazenovia, New York; and Michelle Mauren of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ranger is doing very well, growing at a startling rate, and her parents are looking forward to introducing her around the valley in the next few months.
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Hendrix!
Lisa Doran and Josh Marshall are proud to announce the birth of their son Hendrix James Marshall. Hendrix was born on Monday, March 19, at 6:41 p.m. at Central Washington Hospital with assistance by aunt Judy (Doran) McBride, RN. He weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 19½ inches long at birth. Hendrix joins his sister Rosemary and grandparents Chris Doran of Twisp, Kenny and Diane Marshall of Union, Washington, Lorrie Marshall of Hoodsport, Washington, and many uncles, aunts and cousins.
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Lucille!
Lucille! Katie Shaff and Cort Daniel of Tacoma and Lost River are proud to introduce their lovely daughter Lucille Eleana Daniel. She was born on June 4, 2015, early in the morning weighing in at 6 pounds and measured 19 inches at birth. They, and her old sister Leonora, are looking forward to introducing Lucy to the valley — all their favorite haunts, valley friends and neighbors — and the beauty of the Methow!
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Clara!
Clint and Erica Brown (Keller) are excited to welcome their first baby, Clara Jane. She was born on Sept. 19, and weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces at birth. Her proud grandparents are David and Judy Keller of Twisp; Belinda Cox of Whigham, Georgia; and Ronnie Brown of Sale City, Georgia.
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Huck Steven Darwood born Jan. 4, 2017
Jess, Elyse and big sister Harper Darwood of Carlton welcomed their baby boy, Huck Steven Darwood, on Jan. 4 at 8:50 p.m. in Wenatchee. Huck weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 20.25 inches long at birth. He is loved by proud grandparents, Rick and Jan Fulcher of Winthrop and Steve Darwood and Mindy Miller of Carlton, and his many aunts, uncles and cousins: Devin, JR, Brody, and Braizlyn Barnhart of Carlton; Rhyan, Jimmy, Treston, and Trinity Barnhart of Carlton; Megan Darwood of Carlton; Shelby, Jay, Ben and Janie Hanson of Edmonds; and Kate, Jack and Caroline Nichols of Edmonds.
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Layne!
Layne Alexander Rye Smith was born to Tom Smith and Jessica Davis/Smith on Nov. 29, 2016, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. He was 4-1/2 pounds at birth. His grandparents all welcome him. They are Pat Smith of Olympia and John and Alice Smith of Tacoma, Tina Davis of Twisp, and Michael Davis of Thailand. He also has aunts and uncles, Emily Smith and Isaac and Justin Davis.
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Carter and McKenzie
Carter Ryan McKain was born in Whitefish, Montana, on May 11, 2017, and came home to his big sister McKenzie Rose McKain, who was also born in Whitefish, Montana, on June 16, 2015. They each were welcomed with joy by their parents Rich and Kali (Ellis) McKain. McKenzie and Carter are also the grandchildren of William McKain and Rose Palamaruk of Calgary, Canada, and Ray and Tammie Ellis of Winthrop.
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Foster!
Juniper Lee Ebenger, left, welcomed her brother Foster West Ebenger, born on January 8, 2017. Vanessa Nelson and Ryan Ebenger are the proud parents. The happy family resides in Kirkland. Grandparents are Wendell and Karen Nelson of Brooks, Alberta; David Ebenger of Winthrop; and Joyce Daniels Renner of Palmer, Alaska.
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Elsie Mae!
Marcus and Jessie Stokes of Twisp are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Elsie Mae Stokes. Born July 27 at Three Rivers Hospital, she weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long at birth. Elsie is welcomed by big sister Callee; grandparents Morris Stokes of Milan, Missouri, the late Sharon Dry, Jim and Jane McMillan; great-grandparents Jim and Rosalie McMillan and Francis Hintz, all of Twisp; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Penny!
Beau and Jillian Stevie, of Twisp, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Penny Ann Stevie. She was born Oct. 2, 2017, at Mid-Valley Hospital at 11:52 p.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 5.5 ounces and was 19.5 inches long at birth. Penny is welcomed by her grandparents Wayne and Joni Stevie of Twisp, Ken Layfield of Winthrop, and Jennifer Layfield of Everett; as well as great-grandparents Jim and Audrey Haugen of Winthrop, and Gale Lofgren of Wellton, Arizona; along with her aunts, uncles and cousins Matt, Jill, Soren and Astrid Stevie; Jeff, Rachel and Hope Stevie; Paige Stevie, Elliott Layfield and Caleb Layfield.
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Charlotte!
Chris and Nicola Zahn of Twisp are proud to announce the birth of their baby girl, Charlotte (Charlie) Sue Zahn, on May 25, 2017, at 1:20 p.m. in Wenatchee. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long at birth. She is welcomed by her big brother Emmett, great grandma Helen Zahn of Methow, great-grandma Joyce Austin of Twisp, grandparents Dale and Linda Zahn of Methow, Aloha Austin of Twisp and Jim and Leslie Austin of Lopez Island, Washington, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Hattie!
Zach and Taylor Ferrill of Carlton welcomed their baby girl, Hattie Bee Ferrill, on Oct. 31, 2017, at 10:11 p.m. in Wenatchee. Hattie weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20 inches long at birth. She is already so loved and welcomed by many great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins!
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Dash!
Jaymis and Cheyenne Hanson are proud to announce the birth of their son, Dash David Hanson. Dash was born on Sept. 11, 2017, at 2:29 p.m. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long at birth. He was welcomed by his big sister Jaycee, his grandparents Jason and Heidi Ott of Twisp, and Mike and Kamie Hanson of Pateros. He is also welcomed by his cousin Raelynn and his aunts and uncles Sierra, Cheyenne, McKenna, Kathleen, Jayden, Jaremy, Morgan and Justin.
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River!
Vince and Nancy Friggione, of Twisp, would like to announce the birth of their first grandson, River Anders Friggione. River is the son of Brandon (2005 Liberty Bell High School graduate) and Tiffany Friggione. River joins his big sister, Quinn, at their home in Santa Barbara, California. He was born on Aug. 15, 2017, and weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces at birth.
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Emily-Anne!
Emily-Anne Elizabeth Budrow was adopted by Paul and Aimee Budrow, of Twisp, on Jan. 22, 2018. Emily-Anne has been with Paul and Aimee since her birth on July 30, 2015. She joins with her eight other siblings (Lucas, Cody, Evan, Cheyan, Marshall, Lane, Katelynn and Madelynn-Olivia) in proudly sharing the Budrow last name.
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Liduvina!
Liduvina Marie Cardenas was born at 10:24 p.m. on Jan. 27 at Three Rivers Hospital in Brewster. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long at birth. She was surrounded by family members who welcomed her with open arms: Her dad Jose Cardenas, her aunt Nerida Martinez, her other aunt Jennifer Edwards along with her cousin Autumn Edwards. Also her grandpa and grandma Paul and Kim Edwards were at the hospital. Her great-grandparents and grandmother can’t wait to meet her for the first time. She is a blessing and a perfect little baby. Daddy and I are so thankful for the love and support we’ve been shown and can’t wait to watch her grow up and become her own being.
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Birth: Kiersten Peterson
Paul and Melissa Peterson are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kiersten Peterson. Kiersten was born on Feb. 7, 2018, at her home in Winthrop, with the loving assistance of Sarah Simmons of Methow Valley Midwifery. Kiersten weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 19.5 inches long at birth. She is welcomed by her three big brothers Leatham, Weston and Koen, along with her grandparents, Bart and Velma Bradshaw of Winthrop, and Paul and Fran Peterson of Rathdrum, Idaho.
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