March 28: Born to Cheryl Courchene and Andrew Howes of Langley, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 11 oz., named Zoe Elizabeth Anne Howes. A sister for Samuel, 3. A granddaughter for Len and Diana Courchene of Vernon, B.C., Frankie Addison of Surrey, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Buzz Cross of Surrey.
Sept. 16: Born to Farren and Melanie Horsley of Vernon, a boy, 5 lbs. 11 oz., named Samuel Arthur. A brother for Ethan, 3 1/2. A grandson for Bev and Guy Morris of Vernon, B.C., Rod Horsley of Falkland, B.C., Karen Embree of Edmonton, Alta. A great-grandson for Art and Helen Horsley, Ernie and Freda Martin, all of Vernon, B.C.
Oct. 5: Born to Neil and Jen Bolton of Lake Country, twin boys: Isaiah Bentley, 3 lbs. 15 oz., and Carter Levi, 4 lbs. 1 oz. Grandsons for Phil and Jacqui Jakeman, Kim and Debbie Bolton, Charles and Linda Samuel, all of Vernon, B.C. Great-grandsons for Stan and Amy Godel of Vernon, Margaret Paradis of Orillia, Ont., Art Jakeman of Vernon.
Oct. 27: Born to Jed Purcell and Wendy Spiteri of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 6 lbs. 2 oz., named Mya-Lynn Kathrine Purcell. A sister for Fatima, 13; Noah, 8. A granddaughter for Kathy and Frank G. Purcell, Tim and Linda Ouellette, all of Vernon. A great-granddaughter for Ann Hollinger of Salmon Arm, B.C., Marie Smith, Maurice Smith, Frank A. Purcell, all of Halifax, N.S.
Nov. 6: Born to Paul and Carla MacAulay of Vancouver, a boy, 8 lbs. 7 oz., named Lucas William. A brother for Marisa Angeline, 2. A grandson for Leon and Donna MacAulay of Coldstream, Lily and Angelo DiPlacito of Surrey, B.C. A great-grandson for Giuseppa DiPlacito of Surrey.
Nov. 9: Born to Chris Luprypa and Karla Balardo of Vernon, a boy, 9 lbs. 4 oz., named Dayton Christian Luprypa. A grandson for Kevin and Joanne Balardo, Judy and Phil, Lawrence Luprypa, all of Vernon.
Nov. 11: Born to Jonathan and Stephanie Sawatzky of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 11 oz., named Dane Jackson. A brother for Rebecca, 5; Lanelle, 3. A granddaughter for Jim and Corine Riemer of Kelowna, B.C., Mark and Anna Sawatzky of Blind Bay, B.C.
Nov. 14: Born to Rick and Kelsey Garner of Vernon, a girl, 6 lbs. 5 oz., named Gemma Halli. A granddaughter for Linda and Peter Stroes of Merritt, B.C., Jayne and George Galarneau of Cranbrook, B.C., Ginny and Dwaine Garner of Belize.
Nov. 15: Born to Anari Houston and Joshua Hicks of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 5 oz., named Drayven Michael Hicks. A grandson for Mitchell Petruk, Wayne Petruk, both of Salmo, B.C., Julia Houston of Scotch Creek, B.C., Alvin Houston of Vancouver, B.C. A great-grandson for Claudette and Jack Carlsen of Anglemont, B.C.
