Batterton / Barnes
Rod and Val (nee Barnes) are pleased to announce the birth of Kristen and Stephen on December 7, 2000 at the Ottawa General Hospital. Kristen was born at 3:21 am, and weighed 5 lbs. 1 oz., Stephen was born at 3:22 am and weighed 4 lbs. 12 ozs. Kristen and Stephen are welcomed by proud grandparents Jim and Kay Batterton and Doris Barnes (late Donald Barnes), as well as many relatives and friends.**

Bradley / Edwards
It’s a Girl! Proud parents Trevor and Denise (Edwards) are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their first child, Grace Elizabeth. Grace was born at the Women's Health Centre on Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 6:14 am., weighing 7 lbs. 12. 5 ozs.. She is lucky number seven grandchild for Joan and the late Jim Edwards and the second grandchild for Sandra and Bill Bradley. Also welcoming Grace is great-grandmother Amanda Ruby. Many thanks to our family and friends for all their love and support. A huge thank you to Dr. O'Shea for his outstanding care of Mom and Grace. Big hugs to caseroom nurses Tammy Pennel and Karen Murray for helping ease Grace into the world. Also many thanks to the OBS stafff for all their help after the blessed event. Mom and Grace would also like to thank coaches Nanny, Auntie Trish and most especially Dad for all your support, encouragement and love. We are truly blessed.**

BRAZIL - Matthew and Marilyn (Richards) are happy to announce the arrival of their first child, a precious baby boy. IAN MATTHEW was born December 25, 2001, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. Proud grandparents are Howard and Eva Richards, South River and Matthew and Marina Brazil, Spaniard`s Bay. A special thank you to Dr. Marais and fifth floor nursing staff at the Carbonear General.
January 26, 2002

Broders / Pickett
Santa came early for Anthony and Michelle with the arrival of their son, Mark Anthony, at 8:47 am., on December 18, 2000, weighing 9 lbs. 3 ½ ozs. First grandchild for Mary and Ignatuis Pickett and seventh for Lawrence Broders of Tilting, Fogo Island. First great-grandchild for Patick and Margaret Mahoney; second for Albert and Minnie Cluett also of Tilting. Thanks to the nurses and staff of the HSC with special thanks to Drs. Penton and Roche. Thanks also to great Aunt Madonna for her advice and support. Go Leafs Go!!**

BUTT - Craig, Cindy (Molloy) and big brother Christian are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Nicholas Craig; the newest member of Daddy`s Construction Crew Born with hammer in hand December 27, 2001 at 3:25 p.m., weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. Proud grandparents are Clarence and Anne Molloy, Portugal Cove South, Ross and Beryl Butt, Stephenville. Great-Grandparents Tom Molloy, Portugal Cove South, Bride Maher, St. John`s and Max and Beulah Butt, St. Georges. Special thanks to Dr. Ivo Smrz, caseroom, Obstetrics staff at Western Memorial Hospital, Corner Brook. An extra special thank you to Daddy for all his love and support.
March 09, 2002

BYRNE - Ray and Jaime and big brother Cody are excited to announce the safe arrival of Olivia Raye on December 2, 2001, weighing 8 lbs. 15½ ozs. Proud grandparents Damian and Colette Fleming of St. Mary`s and Mary and the Late John Byrne of Harricott. Thanks to Dr. Kravitz and all the nurses at the Caseroom and 5NB. A special thanks to two terrific coaches, Nanny Fleming and Daddy and also thanks to Aunt Trudy, Uncle Dale, Jocelyn and Glenn for taking care of Cody.
January 26, 2002

Cable / Bursey
Rod and Cherie (Bursey) are thrilled to announce the arrival of the best Christmas Gift they received this year, their beautiful daughter, Tori Reanna, born on Wednesday, December 12, 2001, 6 lbs. 8 ozs.. Proud third time grandparents are Bill and Betty Bursey and first time grandparents Ron and Sandra Cable. Thank you to Dr. Roche, Dr. O'Grady, Dr. Fraser, nurse Sue and all the caseroom staff.**

Casey / Youden
Dean, Cindy (Youden) and big sister Amanda are proud to announce the safe arrival of Jennifer Ruth, weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs., on December 29, 2001. Grandparents are Don and Sandra Youden and Bren and Mary Casey, St. John's. Great-grandparents are John and Irene Molloy, St. Luke's Home and Mary Casey, Agnes Pratt Home. Also watching us from above was Nanny, Ruth Holwell, Grant and Jack Youden. Thank you to Dr. Seviour, Dr. Kum and Dr. Button, nurses Charlene Bradbury and Sheila Brushett. Special thanks to Aunt Carol and Uncle Jerry for taking good care of Mom while she was sick, also Daddy for being so good to us.**

CHAYTOR - Reg and Lori-Ann are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Keeghan Reginald, born December 18, 2001, weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. Proud grandparents Albert and Ann Clarke and Reg and Joan Chaytor. Special thanks to Drs. Verge, Tennent and Pike, as well as all the caseroom staff and 5NB. An extra special thank you to Daddy for all his love and support during delivery.
July 06, 2002

COADY - KAVANAGH - Big sister Hope along with her parents Lori and Jimmy are delighted to announce the long awaited arrival of Holly Margaret Anne, born Thursday, December 20/01 at 6:29 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 1½ oz. Proud grandparents Kevin and Barbara Coady and Bride Kavanagh. Smiling down from Heaven are Holly`s guardian angels Poppy Steve and Uncle Junie. Mommy and Holly extend a special thank you to coaches Daddy and Aunt Josephine. Also heartfelt thanks to Dr. Wade Mercer for his kindness, Drs. McCarthy and Drover, caseroom and 5NB staff, especially nurses Paula and Eleanor. Holly is named after her two great-grandmothers, Margaret Coady of Cape Broyle, currently residing at St. Pat`s and Anne Tee of Burnt Cove, currently living in Mt. Pearl
January 19, 2002

Cole / Tucker
Born, December 31, 2001, a beautiful baby boy, Jacob Ellis, 9 lbs. 4 ozs., a little brother for Justin, Jessica and Jordan. Proud parents Derrick and Claudine (nee Tucker). Grandparents Victor and Lorettta Tucker, St. Phillips, Ellis (late Mary Cole), St. John's. Thank you to staff of HSC, nurses Joan Dalton and Joan Lake-O'Reilly.**

Collins / Stoyles
Amy and Ken are proud to announce the arrival of Julia Paige, just in time for Christmas! Born December 14, 2000, at 6:06 pm., weighing 5 lbs. 8 ozs. First grandchild for Lena Clarke and Scott Collins and third grandchild for Claudine and Donald Stoyles. Special thanks to the General Hospital staff for their outstanding care.**

Daley / Montanari
Sean and Sandra are proud to announce the arrival of their miracle daughter, Lorraine Anastasia, was born on December 28, 2001, weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. Grandmother, Anne Daley and grandparents Luia and Piero Montanari are ecstatic and we know that grandfather, John Daley is watching over us from above. Also, thrilled are aunts, Pina, Sabrina, Michelle, Barbara and Margaret and uncles Bruce, Brian, Noel, Nick and Paolo, nieces Alyssa, Amanda, Valentina and Bernadette and nephews, John, Kevin, Danny, David and Peter.**

Dormody / O'Neill
Frank, Andrea and big sister Heather are very pleased to annouce the arrival of Patrick Michael on December 21^st, 2001 - just in time for Christmas. He is the second grandchild for Kevin and Marie Dormody and Keith and Lorraine O'Neill - but the first grandson! Special thanks to all the health professionals involved in the delivery and an extra special thank you to Dr. Heidi Kravitz for her care and attention during our pregnancy.**

Dove / Smith
Christina and Brent are thrilled to announce the arrival of a beautiful baby boy, Michael Tarbet, a brother for Noah. He was born at the Queensway Carlton Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday, December 19^th, 2001, weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs.. Proud grandparents are Heather and Ted Dove, St. John's and Betty and Steve Smith in London, Ontario. Love from great-grandmothers Tilda McKinlay Dove Brown, St. John's, Louisa Pearce, Mount Pearl and Joan Smith of Toronto, Ontario.**

EVANS - Paul & Carla (Norman) are thrilled to announce the early, but safe arrival of their first child, a precious baby girl. Jenna Faith was born on Dec. 28^th, 2001 (a surprise birthday gift to Poppy Evans), at 9:35 p.m. at the Women`s Health Centre, weighing 6 lbs. 5½ ozs. Jenna is welcomed by first time grandparents Lew and Kay Norman and third time grandparents Stan and Betty Evans. Many thanks to the caseroom staff and especially to all of the staff of 5NB for their exceptional care during Mommy`s extended stay in hospital while awaiting Jenna`s arrival. A special thanks goes out to Dr. O`Grady, Dr. Suga, Dr. Delaney and Heather Reese for all of their prenatal care and support - we couldn`t have done it without you.
January 19, 2002

Evans / Noseworthy
Philip and Michelle are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Janelle Alyssa, 6 lbs. 4 ½ ozs., on December 29, 2001 at 3:26 am.. Proud grandparents are Robert Noseworthy and Eileen Evans. Special thanks to Dr. Seviour, Dr. Geimei, Dr. O'Dea and caseroom nurse Michelle Randell for a safe labor and delivery. Also special thanks to Dr. Tennant for excellent prenatal care and his wife Kay for all her support. Also thanks to Daddy and Aunt Linda for their terrific coaching.**

FOWLER - Nicholas is thrilled to announce the arrival of his new baby brother, Michael Peter, born December 10, 2001 at the HSC. Welcoming Michael`s arrival are proud parents - Peter and Renée and grandparents Everett and Sadie Pinksen, Cy Fowler, and Flora Fowler. Daddy and Nicholas send special thanks to Dr. Roche, Dr. Delaney, and Caseroom/ 5NB Nurses for such wonderful care given to Mommy and Michael.
February 02, 2002

Fraize / Hendry
Trevor and Tania are proud to announce the safe arrival of their little miracle man, Travis James Leslie, born on December 15, 2001 at 7:11am., 5 lbs. 10 ozs.. Tiffany is Travis' big sister and she loves her early Christmas present! Travis is the second grandchild of delighted grandparents Les and Fran Fraize and Jim and Jan Hendry. Great-grandparents Helen Emberley, Desmond Clarke and Nina Fraize already treasure this little boy. Tracey, Mike, Holly, Rowlie, Krista, Keith and Cindy are so happy to have this little nephew. Mommy would like to thank her sweetheart hubby for his love and support as usual. Dr. Lacella and nurse Tammy, you are angels….thank you.**

GILLINGHAM - Trevor and Ann Marie (Grant) announce, with much joy and love, the birth of their second child, Benjamin Grant, born 10:23 AM, December 25, 2001, weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. at St. Michael`s Hospital, Toronto. Benjamin is welcomed by his big sister, Sara, cousins Caroline, Thomas and Ellen Grant in St. John`s, and Elise Gosse in Calgary, and by proud grandparents Jack and Edna Gillingham and Andrew and Vera Grant.
January 19, 2002

Gosse /Jenkins
"Our lives are now complete-we are finally a family!" Brian and Karen (nee Jenkins) and first time grandparents Bob and Pat Jenkins of Topsail and Fred and Carol Gosse of Paradise are overjoyed at the birth of their first child and grandchild - a handsome, healthy baby boy. Zachary Frederick Robert was born at the Women's Health Clinic, Health Sciences Centre on December 3, 2001 on Poppy Jenkins birthday at 10:59 am., weighing in at 9 lbs.. A deep felt thank you goes out to Dr. Jeff White, Dr. Heather Moss. Dr. Kathleen Halley, Heather Rees and the nursing staff in the caseroom and on the 5^th floor. Zachary and mom cannot express appropriately in words how much they are thankful of Dad's support and caring over the past none months and during the quick delivery - we love him very much!!!!

Hiscock / Maher
Jim and Kelly (Maher) are delighted to announce the December 13^th, arrival of their little girl, Mackenzie Alexandrea. A very special thank you to Dr. Seviour and his team, as well as Dr. Roche and all the caseroom and 5NB nurses, especially Ruth Martin and Laura Smith. A very special thanks you to Daddy, Aunt Andrea and Aunt Denise for all their support.
Telegram Date---January 12, 2002**

Hoyles / Kavanagh
Keith and Theresa are proud to announce the birth of their healthy baby boy, Zachary Keith Hoyles, born on December 30, 2001 at 6:21 am. Happy grandparents are Claude and Viola Hoyles of Paradise and Agnes Kavanagh of St. John's. Many thanks to Dr. Kelly, nurse Michelle Randell and the rest of the staff in the caseroom and Maternity Ward at the Health Sciences Centre.**

Hull / Reid
Stephen and Corinna are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Emily Corinna. Emily was born on December 11, 2001 at 1:51 am.. weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. Proud grandparents include Howard and Ruby Hull of Corner Brook and Austin and Vera Reid (and the late Florence Reid) of Bishop's Falls. Great-grandparents are Leonard and Martha Pennell of Corner Brook. Many thanks to the medical staff in the caseroom and on 5NB. Special thanks to Corinne Bursey.**

Hunter / Harpur
Pastor Herb and Janet (nee Harpur), Saint John, New Brunswick thank God for the safe arrival of their second son, Jared Russell was born 5^th December, 2001, weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. Excited grandparents again are Dr. Russell and Barbara Harpur, Topsail and Wayne and Lois Hunter, Mispec, New Brunswick. The great-grandparents are Pastor Victor and Hazel Burrill, Chance Harbour, New Brunswick and David and Jean Auterson. Tahmoor, Australia.

Hutchings / Noseworthy
Rod, Rena and big sister Ashley are thrilled to announce the early, but safe, arrival of their Christmas Angel. Jillian Nora Lynn was born December 18, 2001, thanks to the expert care of Dr. Pike and her team. Proud grandparents are Don and Marian Noseworthy of St. John's and George and Nora Hutchings of Topsail. We would also like to thank Dr. Aziz and his team along with the great nursing staff of the NICU. Mom and Jillian thank Dad and Ashely for their love and support. The St. John's Figure Skating Club membership has grown once again!**

JACKMAN - Arthur and Reneè (nee Reid) announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Noel, born December 21, 2001, at 9:40 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. A little sister for Haley. Proud grandparents are Neal and Dianne Jackman, St. John`s, and Bill and Elaine Reid, Mt. Pearl.
June 22, 2002

Kennedy / Eddy
Gary and Julie Kennedy are pleased to announce the arrival of their second baby boy. Andrew Donald Kennedy was born on December 27, 2001 at the Women's Health Centre, St. John's, weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs.. He is a little buddy for big brother Alexander. Proud grandparents are Edwin and Winnifred Kennedy and Ross and Allison Eddy. Special thanksdto Dr. Tennent, Dr. A. Major, Dr. Jeff White, as well as the nurses for their excellent prenatal and delivery care.**

King / Clarke
Brian and Susan (Clarke) are proud to annouce the birth of their little girl, Emily Lillian, who was born on December 28, 2001 at 1:43 pm.., weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. Proud grandparents are Richard and Rita King and Bill and Mary Clarke. Thanks to Drs. Callahan and Pike for excellent prenatal care. Thankf also to Drs. Seviour and Pugh and the entire staff at the Women's Health Center, with a very special thanks to caseroom nurses Heather and Regina, for their care during labor and birth.**

Lawlor / Whitmell
Geraldine Lawlor and Robert Whitmell, along with little brother Elijah are pleased to announce the arrival of their precious little daughter and sister. Rebecca Holly arrived at the Kitimat General Hospital in Kitimat, B.C., on December 7, 2000, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. Welcoming Rebecca are very proud grandparents Gerald and Patsy Lawlor of St. Thomas' and Frank and Helen Ledwell of St. John's.
Please note: This was the way the birth appeared in the Telegram dated December 30, 2000.**

Lee / O'Neill
Robert and Jacqueline (O'Neill) are thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy, Robert Jackson Lee, born December 10, 2000, weighing 8 lbs. 9 ½ ozs. Welcoming him into the world are grandparents Robert and Dolo Lee of the Goulds and John and June Hunt of Witless Bay. Much thanks go to Dr. Tennant, Dr. Butler, Dr. Seviour, all nursing staff of the caseroom and 5NB, as well as prenatal instructor Marion Councel-Dawe. Special thanks go to Coach Cyndie Lake for being there for us from Day One and finally, thanks to family and friends for all of their support.**

Leonard / Chafe
Bobby Leonard Jr. and Stacey Chafe are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Aaliyah Bernadette, their precious little girl, born December 7, 2001 at the Janeway, weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. Proud grandparents are Bobby and Bun Leonard, Ron Baker and Yvonne Chafe. Special thanks to Dr. Pugh, Dr. Shetty and caseroom staff. Special thanks to nurse Annette Coates who provided exceptional assistance to our family.**

LILLY (FLIGHT) - Douglas Lilly and Heather Flight are very pleased to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby boy. Brandon Douglas Harris Lilly, born December 20, 2001, at 8:29 p.m., at the Health Sciences Centre. Proud first time grandparents are Harris and Janice Flight and proud second time grandparents are Doug and Estella Lilly. Brandon joins the Flight and Lilly families of Aunt Nancy, Uncle Norm, Great-Aunt Trudy, Great-Uncle Jim, Aunt Val, Uncle Steve and cousin Nicole. An extra special thank you to those friends and family members who have been so helpful to us since Brandon`s joyful arrival. A very special thank you to Dr. Kum and Dr. Mossman for their exceptional care, as well to the nurses of the caseroom and 5 North B. Mommy, Daddy and Koko are very happy for the safe and wonderful arrival of baby Brandon. We all love you very much.
March 23, 2002

MANNING - Born to Shawn and Raylene (Roche) a beautiful baby boy. Matthew Martin John arrived on Dec. 30/01 at 6:03 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. A little brother for Nicole and Ashley. Finally, first grandchild for Rosemary Roche and 16^th grandchild for Bernard and Marguerite Manning. Thanks to Dr. Stillman, Dr. Roche, nurses and staff at the Women`s Health Centre. Special thanks to Mom`s coach, Great Aunt Marion, Nan Roche and Dad for his occasional "drop-ins".
February 02, 2002

MAYO - Shane and Michelle (Senior) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, a precious baby girl, Emma Portia. Emma was born on Dec. 25^th, 2001 at 8:51 p.m. at the Burin Health Care Center, weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. Proud grandparents are George and Dorothy Senior of St. John`s and Abel and Verna Mayo of Creston North. Many thanks to Dr. Power, Dr. Obioha, Dr. Grober and the nursing staff for their wonderful care.
February 02, 2002

MCGRATH - Paul and Wanda (Lundrigan) and big sister Haley are thrilled to announce the arrival of their most cherished Christmas present, Sydney Noelle, born December 25, 2001, weighing 9 lbs. 1½ ozs., at the Slave Lake Health Complex, Slave Lake, Alberta. Awaiting Sydney`s visit to Newfoundland are grandmothers Florence Lundrigan and Anne McGrath, along with several aunts and uncles.
January 26, 2002

McKinnon / Piercey
Erin is delighted to announce the arrival of her little brother, Colin Shane. Colin was born on December 7, 2001, weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. Proud parents are Rhonda (Piercey) and Ian McKinnon, along with proud grandparents Ron and Velma Piercey and Wilfred and Cecilia McKinnon. Special thanks to Dr. Joan Crane for her excellent prenatal care.**

McKinnon / Tiller
David and Sharon are thrilled to announce the December 19, 2001 birth of Jennifer's little sister, Erica Leigh, weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. Proud grandparents are Wilfred and Cecilia McKinnon and Gerald and Margaret Tiller. Special thanks to Drs. Roche, Power and O'Grady, caseroom nurses Regina and Darlene and the nursing staff of 5NB.**

Myers / Butler
Jodi (nee Butler), Linus and big sister Jenna are proud to announce the safe arrival of their son and brother, Nicholas John. Nicholas was born on December 11, 2001 at 1:40 pm at the Health Sciences Complex, weighing 7 lbs. 13.5 ozs. Proud grandparents are Marion and Vince Myers of Chapel's Cove and Elaine Petten of St. John's. Thanks to Dr. Carrigan, Dr. Kravitz and Dr. O'Grady and nurses Annette Coates and Joan Dalton.**

MCNEIL - John and Dianne (Lee) proudly announce the arrival of their first child, Liam Medrick, 8 lbs. 4 ozs., on December 25, 2001, at 8:29 p.m. Proud grandparents are Alban and Anne Lee of Riverhead, S.M.B., and Medrick and Helen McNeil of St. John`s. Special thanks to Dr. Tina Delaney and all the Caseroom and nursing staff of 5NB of the Women`s Health Centre for their wonderful care.
January 26, 2002

MERCER/ RANDELL - Gerry & Karen proudly announce the safe arrival of Alexandra Phoebe on December 20, 2001 in Edmonton, Alberta, weighing 7 lbs. 8½ ozs. Proud first time grandparents are Jerry & Liz Randell and Gerald & Sharon Mercer. Also welcoming Alexandra are great-grandmothers Maizie Carter and Florizel Mercer, and Aunt Kelly, Aunt Pam and Uncle Chris.
January 19, 2002

MUZYCHKA - Hélène Davis and Ivan Muzychka are pleased to announce the birth of their healthy daughter, Gabrielle Anastasia Giroux Muzychka, on December 25^th, sister to Sofia. Proud grandparents are Julita Muzychka of St. John`s, as well as Micheline and Gerald Davis of New Westminster, B.C. Gabrielle's parents would like to thank all those involved in the health care delivered to mother and baby, especially Dr. Terry O`Grady and her team, as well as nurse Bev Percy of the caseroom at the Janeway Child Health Centre. Special thanks also go out to Gabrielle`s aunt, Martha Muzychka, for her excellent work as birthing coach.
January 19, 2002

PETERS - After raising four sons, Elizabeth and Ross Peters are now being blessed with granddaughters! We welcome our third with much happiness and love. Aina`s little sister, Karen Rose was born to Colin and Miki (nee Tanimura) in Fukuoka, Japan on December 20, 2001 weighing 3644 gm. Her delighted Japanese grandparents are Yukio and Akiko Tanimura of Fukuoka. Great-grandparents in Newfoundland are Gene Earle, St. John`s and Edna Peters, Springdale, and in Osaka, Japan, Masao and Emiko Tanimura and Kaneko Hayashi.
March 02, 2002

Porter / Carter
Christopher Gerald Porter and Andrea Melissa Carter are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Brendan Christopher Porter-Carter, born December 2, 2001, at 10:24 am., weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs., 22 inches. First born grandchild of Heather and Brian Luffman; Brian and Cathy Hutchings and Phillip Carter and Kathy Jolivet. Special thanks to Dr. Kravitz and Dr. Sheila McGrath. Our precious miracle was accomplished through the grace of God.**

Quann / Smith
Sid and Kim (Smith) are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, a beautiful baby boy, Conor Michael, Monday, December 3, 2001, at the Women's College in Toronto, Ontario, weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. Welcomed with love by first time grandparents Cyril and Carol Quann of Mount Pearl and Gordon and Jean Smith of St. John's, and first time great-grandparent Teresa Aives. Mommy and Daddy would like to thank God for sending them such a special treasure to love and care for.**

SALA / JARVIS - Eric and Tanya are thrilled to announce the on-time arrival of their son, Andrew Phillip Adamo, December 6, 2001, 2:14 a.m., at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, weighing 8 lbs, 5 oz. Proud first time grandparents are Joyce Hollett, George Jarvis, and Joseph and the late Regina Sala. Special thanks to Dr. Rory Windrim, as well as Auntie Tracy and Nana for helping out.
January 19, 2002

SCHWARTZ - Chris and Andrea (nee Warr) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, Abigail Renee, born on December 20, 2001 at 1:19 a.m., weighing 6 lbs. 11 oz. Proud first time grandparents are Donald and Dorothy Warr and Philip and Cynthia Schwartz of St. John`s. Proud great-grandmother Eva Schwartz of Springdale. Thank you to Dr. Roche, Dr. Power, and all the caseroom and 5NB nurses, especially Margaret Ann Dooling and Lisa Patton. Special thank you to Daddy and "Mrs. C" for their love and support during delivery.
January 19, 2002

Smith / Hedd
Gregory and Tracee (Hedd) are delighted to announce the birth of their precious daughter, Jenna Elizabeth, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2001, weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs., at the Queensway Carlton Hospital in Ottawa. Jenna is the first grandchild of proud grandparents Loretta and Charlie Smith of St. John's and Gladys Hedd of St. John's and David Hedd of Pollard's Point, Nfld.**

SNELGROVE - Congratulations to Douglas and Lynn (O`Neill) on the birth of their daughter, Emma Louise, born December 3, 2001, weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. A little sister for Michael. Proud grandparents Vincent and Marie O`Neill of Long Pond, William and Joyce Snelgrove of Lower Island Cove, Wayne and Louise Puddester of Mount Pearl. Thank you to Dr. Kum and all the staff at the HSC, especially to Annette Coates and Daddy.
January 19, 2002

SNELGROVE - Scott, Kim (Kennedy) and big sister Emily are thrilled to announce, and thank God for, the safe arrival of their precious baby boy. Evan Aaron was born on December 5, 2001 at 9:00 AM, weighing 9 lbs. 12½ ozs. and 23½ inches long. Welcoming their grandson are proud grandparents George and Marion Kennedy of Lakeview and Rex and Rose Snelgrove of St. John`s. Watching over Evan from Heaven is his big brother Aaron. Special thanks to Donna and Pat at the Fetal Assessment Unit. to Dr. Tennent for his excellent prenatal and post partum care, (We missed you this time, Kay), to Dr. Parsons (Res), and Dr. Andrew Major, along with Shelly and Levina in the caseroom. An extra special thanks to Lorna Kearney for sharing in another special time in our lives.
February 02, 2002

SULLIVAN - Shawn and Denise (Haskell) are pleased to announce the December 27, 2001 birth of their beautiful baby birl, Abigail Olivia, at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John`s. Special thanks to the Haskell and Sullivan families and friends for their love and support, and to Dr. Kravitz, Dr. Bartellas and 5NA Nursing Staff for their exceptional care.
February 02, 2002

Swain / O'Keefe
Colin and Kim (O'Keefe) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first child, a precious baby boy, Connor Patrick, born December 27, 2001 at 10:24 am., weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. Proud grandparents are Val and Bernice O'Keefe of Ferryland and Aiden and Madonna Swain of Calvert. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Cherry Pike and Dr. Wendy Whalen for their excellent prenatal care and all the nurses and doctors in the caseroom and on 5NB at the Women's Health Cente. Also a special thank you to Daddy and a large circle of family and friends for their love and kindness.**