June 11: Born to Josh and Amanda Charest of Lumby, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 10 oz., named Liam Joshua. A brother for Sage, 6; Emilia, 4; Emma, 3. A grandson for Terrie and Don Conte of Coalhurst, Alta.; Ray and Donna Charest of Lumby. A great-grandson for Ronalta and John Jangula, Violet and Spud Conte, all of Medicine Hat, Alta.
Oct. 16: Born to Krista and Corey Johnson of Vernon, a girl, 6 lbs. 3 oz., named Merida Anne. A granddaughter for Joe and Cherie Houtman of Vernon, Jim and Wanda Johnson of Cherryville. A great-granddaughter for Emil and Margie Lukat of Cherryville, Peter Houtman of Calgary.
Oct. 23: Born to Chris and Kali Smith of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 3 oz., named Greyson Alexander Randall. A brother for Ryder, 2. A grandson for Maria and Randy Smith, Jan Carruthers, all of Vernon, B.C.; Laird and Deb Carruthers of Duncan, B.C.
Oct. 28: Born to Torrie and Lorraine Smith of Armstrong, B.C., a boy, 6 lbs. 6 oz., named Ryker Conrad. A grandson for Lee Painchaud and Elaine Dowling of Enderby, B.C.; Terezia Weaver and Dave Weaver, both of Prince George, B.C.; Ray and Sue Smith of Victoria, B.C.
Oct. 28: Born to Amy Funk and Shayne Presley of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 13 oz., named Jedrik Arthur Funk-Presley. A brother for Liam, 13. A grandson for Heather and Lawrence Malic, Alice Cameron, all of Vernon; Russell and Theresa Funk of Martensville, Sask. A great-grandson for the late Marjorie Cameron; the late Arthur and Gwen Taylor; Ronald and Jenny Funk of Saskatoon, Sask.; Cliff and Stella Wendel of High River, Alta.
Oct. 31: Born to Desirée Louie-Gabriel Castro of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 6 lbs. 4 oz., named Payton Theresa Jeanne Louie. A sister for Keanu Louie, 13; Colton Louie, 19 months. A granddaughter for Carol Louie, John Louie, Tammy Johnston.
