Births

AnaKin Vassar

POLSON — AnaKin Joseph Vassar was born on Dec. 15, 2021, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 8 pounds. Parents are WaKiza Vassar and Rose Santos of Polson. Paternal grandmother is Louita Vassar of De Smet, Idaho. Maternal grandmother is Desiré Peterson of Polson. AnaKin joins his sibling, Ember.

AnaKin Vassar

William Suttenfield

RONAN — William Thomas Beckham Suttenfield was born on Dec. 14, 2021, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Parents are William Suttenfield and Lauren Todd of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Rod Suttenfield of Polson and Theresa Zardo of Lodi, California. Maternal grandparents are Marvin Todd of Lacy, Washington, and Sheri Todd of Polson. William joins his sibling, Brooklyn.

William Suttenfield

Lucy Elway

POLSON — Noah Elway is excited to announce the birth of his sister, Lucy Dene Elway. She was born on Nov. 12, 2021, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. Lucy was 21.2 inches long and weighed 10 pounds, 11 ounces. Her parents are Beckie and Justin Elway of Ronan. Maternal grandparents are Lorinda and Ron Dykshoorn. Paternal grandparents are Elaine and Mark Elway. Paternal great-grandparent is Joyce Schuler.

Lucy Elway

lkwkwĺíʔl Brown

RONAN — lkwkwĺíʔl Loretta Brown was born on Dec. 9, 2021, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces. Parents are Christopher Brown and Elizabeth Hill of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Micheal Brown and Jasmine Fisher of Ronan. Malkwkwĺíʔl Brown ternal grandparents are Guy Hill of Polson and Jami Antoine of Ronan. lkwkwĺíʔl joins her sibling, Kweʔlùlexw .

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As health issues dictated, Albert entered St. Luke’s ECF in February 2019, with Norma joining him that summer. COVID struck both Albert and Norma in September 2021 from which Norma, weakened by other health issues, could never overcome. Mike, their youngest son, was similarly struck down by COVID’s effects, succumbing on Oct. 18. This emotional blow weakened her further and she died on Nov. 20, 2021, with her husband of 66 years by her side. Norma is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Arlan Dennis; and her son, Mike.

She is survived by her husband, Albert James; her son, Albert Lee (Amy); daughter in law, Debi Knutson; grandchildren (and spouses): Kirby Knutson, Robbyn Tolmie, Andrew Knutson, Chris and Anna Knutson; numerous great-grands; her brother, Jerry Dennis (Carol); her sister, Marilyn (Arlo Baltz); and her beloved nieces and nephews along with many lifelong friends. A memorial is planned for May 14, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to GSLC or the Country Store. Especially since Norma and Mike both died with coronavirus, COVID protocols will be in place at the memorial.

We are eternally grateful for the loving care provided by St. Luke Extended Care and supportive pastor Melanie of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at: www. lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. vj

Apply for pandemic support for certified organic, transitioning operations

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline for agricultural producers who are certified organic, or transitioning to organic, to apply for the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program. This program provides pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses. The deadline to apply for 2020 and 2021 eligible expenses is now Feb. 4, 2022, rather than the original deadline of Jan. 7, 2022