Milestone Announcements for Feb. 20, 2010
WEDDING
Smetana-Calkins
Roger Calkins and Catherine Smetana are pleased to announce their wedding on Oct. 18, 2009, at Hayden Bible Church.
Roger is the son of the late Robert and Anita Calkins of Coeur d'Alene. Catherine is the daughter of John and Candace Smetana, also of Coeur d'Alene.
The couple honeymooned in Seattle and are residing in Coeur d'Alene.
BIRTHS
John Michael Groat was born at 1:45 p.m. Feb. 1, 2010, to Amanda and Kevin Groat of Coeur d'Alene. He weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 21.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are John and Leona Hicks. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Judy Groat.
Jack Oliver Haler was born Feb. 3, 2010, to Rebekah and Brian Haler of Post Falls. He weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. Sister is Meagan. Brothers are Avery and Chase. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Carol Hickey. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Nancy Haler.
Theory Vaughn Provost was born at 4:26 a.m. Feb. 3, 2010, to Bretta and Philippe Provost of Coeur d'Alene. He weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. Maternal grandmother is Carla Dumesnil of Santa Fe, N.M. Paternal grandmother is Liliane Kimbrell of Coeur d'Alene.
Gabriella Rose Johnson was born at 2:13 p.m. Jan. 28, 2010, to Gregg and Gloria Johnson of Coeur d'Alene. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Proud big brother is Dominic. Paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Eldes Johnson of Coeur d'Alene. Maternal grandmother is Anna Diaz of California. Paternal great-grandparents are Victor and Mollie Giuliani of Chula Vista, Calif.
Jordynn Blu Walker was born at 6:33 p.m. Jan. 23, 2010, to Jennifer Kay Brumley and Kevin Andrew Walker of Coeur d'Alene. She weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz. and was 18 inches long. Brother is Dylon Rylee Moore. Maternal grandparents are John and Diane Brumley of Coeur d'Alene. Paternal grandparents are Victor and Dolores Walker of Walla Walla, Wash.
Colton Dewey Almas was born at 8:46 a.m. Jan. 29, 2010, to Michelle R. Speers and Tyler Anderson of Coeur d'Alene. He weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Dawn Davis, Kelly Davis and Cecil Speers. Paternal grandparents are Trish Davidson, Shirley Almas and Dewey Almas.
MILITARY
Air Force Airman Kent T. Kastning graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, in January.
He is proud to be serving in the U.S. Air Force. Currently, he is at Tech School in Mississippi.
He is the son of Karen Kastning of Rathdrum.
Kastning is a 2009 graduate of Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy.
Air Force Airman Christopher J. Hotine graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Hotine is the son of John Hotine of Hayden and Stephanie Smith of Post Falls.
The airman is a 2009 graduate of Post Falls High School.
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n Wedding engagement announcements
n Births (no photos)
n Milestone birthdays at age 70 and every fifth year thereafter or every year after age 90
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