Births

Sat., Feb. 5, 2000

Birthright

Coleman Walter George Gunion To Melissa and Mike Gunion of Ralston, Wash. He weighed 7 lb. 5 oz. and was 20-1/2 inches long (Feb. 1).

Maxwell Jefferson Staples To Cian and Robert Staples of Spokane. He weighed 8 lb. 14 oz. and was 21-1/4 inches long (Feb. 2).

Valley Hospital and Medical Center

Mary Jean Lystad To Carrie Hall and Curt Lystad of Spokane. She weighed 8 lb. 4-1/2 oz. and was 20 inches long (Feb. 2).

Katelynn Elizabeth Paulsen To Jennifer Wright and Jason Paulsen of Veradale. She weighed 7 lb. 10 oz. and was 19-1/2 inches long (Feb. 2).

Donald Eugene Caldwell To Isma Beare and Dwaine Caldwell of Mica. He weighed 7 lb. 15 oz. and was 20 inches long (Feb. 2).

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