Dec. 17: Born to Jordyn Kitchener and Alex Giest of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 6 lbs. 6 oz., named Ashtyn Isabella Giest. A sister for Blake Andretta, 3 1/2. A granddaughter for Don and Phaedra Kitchener of Vernon; Kelly Giest of Stinson Beach, Calif.; Russell Giest of Parksville, B.C.
Jan. 31: Born to Andrew Breault and Janelle Smithson of Vernon, a girl, 5 lbs., named Avery Marie Breault. A sister for Cujo, 11; Rylee-May, 2. A granddaughter for Bernie and Dianne Smithson, Sue Breault, all of Vernon, B.C.; Paul Breault of Clinton, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Theresia Breault of London, Ont.
Feb. 2: Born to Meghan Baumbach and Jeffrey Hill of Lumby, B.C., a boy, 6 lbs. 12 oz., named Wyatt Allen Rowland Hill. A brother for Peyton, 3 1/2. A grandson for Larry and Tara Baumbach, Charleen Powell-Hill, all of Vernon, B.C. A great-grandson for Dick and Lorraine Fochler of Vernon; Clarence Baumbach of Enderby, B.C.; Derek and Helen Hill of Saskatoon, Sask.
Feb. 4: Born to Josh Deugau and Collette Gauthier of Armstrong, a girl, 6 lbs. 5 oz., named Delilah Belle Deugau. A granddaughter for Karl and Nicki Uchida of Los Angeles, Calif.; Del Deugau; Mona and Dan Rice of Armstrong, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Verna Halliday of Burnaby, B.C.
Feb. 5: Born to Curt Pollock and Laura Friesen of Vernon, a girl, 8 lbs. 12 oz., named April Lee Pollock. A granddaughter for Gerry and Donna Steeves of Armstrong, B.C.; Kelly and Peggy Pollock of Vernon, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Marie Phillips of Armstrong, Frank and Meryl Bell of Calgary, .Alta.
Feb. 5: Born to Heidi and Gaz Jordan of Armstrong, B.C., a boy 10 lbs. 3 oz., named Lewis Bay Lahoda. A brother for Tobiah, 4. A grandson for Greg Koop, Jill Koop, both of Armstrong; Ant and Sara Worthingon of Staffordshire, England. A great-grandson for Jack and Sheila Mitchell of Vernon, B.C.; Paul and Sylvia Koop of Ladysmith, B.C.; Georgia Mitchell of Kamloops, B.C.
Feb. 8: Born to Dan and Shelley Ramsey of High River, Alta., a girl, 7 lbs. 10 oz., named Karis Everly Ann. A sister for Emery David, 2 1/2. A granddaughter for Patrick and Trudy Ramsey, Ralph and Trish Hummel, all of High River. A great-granddaughter for Faye Ramsey, Great-Oma Wilhelmina Porter, Great Opa Sandy Vriesinga, all of Vernon, B.C.
Feb. 21: Born to Chris and Lorna Church of Lavington, a girl, 7 lbs. 5 oz., named Arya Josephine. A sister for Quinn, 4; Callan, 2. A granddaughter for Charlotte and Michael Ruechel of Lumby, B.C.; Paula and Jeff Church of Falkland, B.C.
