Transcribed "Birth Announcements" for Monday, November 10, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. BOOTH - JENSEN- Peter and Nita Booth of St. John`s, along with Kjeld and Julie Jensen of New Castle-Upon-Tyne, England, proudly announce the arrival of their granddaughter, Claire Amelia Nita was born to Darren and Tracy Jensen of St. Alban`s England on November 6, 2003 at Watford General Hospital, weighing 5 lbs. 14 oz. November 07, 2003 BURTON - Steve and Norma (Linehan) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, Jacob Stephen, born August 21, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 15.5 ozs. Lots of love and thanks to grandparents, Kay and Gerald Linehan and Ruth and Bill Burton, family and friends for sharing in our excitement, and for the much appreciated support and thoughtfulness. Also a special thank you to Dr. Pugh, Dr. Kravitz, the caseroom staff and the nurses of 5NB. November 07, 2003 CONSTANTINE - Boyd & Angela are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Emma Deborah. Born September 20, 2003 at 10:17 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 14.6 oz. Proud grandparents are Edmund and Agnes Butt of Fogo Island and Boyd and Deborah Constantine of Mount Pearl. We would like to thank Doctors O`Grady, Levalle and Bartellas and all the clinical clerks associated with Emma`s birth, as well as all the nurses on 5NB, the nursing students and the caseroom staff. You were extraordinary. Special thanks to Daddy his love and support. November 07, 2003 DOWDEN - Proud parents Michael and Kimberley Dowden (nee: Evoy) and big brother Gabriel are pleased to announce the arrival of baby Sydney Ann, born on October 25, 2003, at 4:17 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 14.5 ozs. Thanks to Dr. Pugh, Dr. Geume and Dr. Bower as well as Nurse Stacey and the caseroom staff. Mom and baby Sydney would like to specially thank Dr. Cherry Pike and Dr. Erica House for all their TLC over the past 9 months, the end result was well worth it! November 07, 2003 FLYNN - Big sister Megan is so happy to welcome her baby brother, Eric William, born September 4, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. Proud parents: Wycliffe and Krista (Eveleigh); grandparents: Eric and Ada Eveleigh, Paradise, and Raymond and Herselia Flynn, L`Anse-au-Loup; also a large clan of cousins, aunts and uncles. Thanks Daddy and Aunt Delphina, Dr. Lacelle and Caseroom staff. Everybody doing well. Daddy is busy teaching Eric to be a Canadiens fan! November 07, 2003 FUREY/ROCHE - Our little angel has arrived!! Fred, Kristi, Gavin, and Gabrielle are thrilled to announce the arrival of Baby Kate on September 26, 2003, weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. Proud grandparents are Gerry and Glenys Furey of Holyrood and Fred and Maureen Roche of Branch. Special thanks to Dr. Pugh and Dr. Sheehan. November 07, 2003 KING - Christopher and Lisa (nee Crane) are thrilled to announce the early but safe arrival of Jacob Edgar, born October 2, 2003, weighing 4 lbs., 41/2 ozs. Welcoming Jacob are sister Meghan and brothers Alexander and Michael, also grandparents Dr. Everard and Joyce King and Edgar and Sandra Crane. Special thanks to Dr. Kravitz, 5NB staff and all nurses in the NICU for all your loving care. November 07, 2003 MCLEAN/MOYES - Ann and Jonathan joyfully announce the birth of Ava Mairi Moyes, sister to Stella Margaret. Born October 23, 2003, weighing 7 lbs. 11/2 oz. at B.C. Womens Hospital, Vancouver, B.C. Happy family members are grandparents Steve and Margie McLean, John and Magda Moyes; aunts Jill McLean, Louise and Rebecca Moyes and uncles Steve McLean and Shane Hallstrom. November 07, 2003 MIASKOWSKI - It`s Twins!! Boy Oh Boy! Phil and Nikki (Crewe) along with big brother Zach are thrilled to announce the early arrival of Owen Jacob, 7 lbs., 21 in. and Eric Jordan, 6 lbs. 1 oz., 21 in. on June 2, 2003. Proud grandparents are Alice and Gerry Crewe of Mount Pearl, NL, Terri Miaskowski of Brampton, ON and Rich Miaskowski of Brampton, ON. Great-grandparents are Rita Tucker and Ellen Crewe of Mount Pearl, NL, Bob Hunter of Brampton, ON and Maria Miaskowski of Barrie, ON. November 07, 2003 OSMOND - Blair is extremely happy to announce the early arrival of his little brother, Gavin Taylor, born to Keith and Leslie on October 15, 2003. Gavin is welcomed by grandparents Gerald and Elizabeth Anstey and Milton and Hazel Osmond. Thank you to Dr. Tennent, Dr. Crane, Dr. Kravitz and Dr. Gill, staff and nurses of the caseroom and 5NB; and especially nurses and staff of NICU. Extra special thanks to OAunt Lynn` for everything. November 07, 2003 PENNEY - Hello everyone! My name is Leah Brenda Jean Penney, and I live in CBS with my mommy and daddy, Kimberley and Mark Penney. I was born August 2, 2003 at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John`s, and I weighed 6 lb 7 oz. My mommy and daddy are very happy I`m finally here, and so are my grandparents, Brenda and Wilson Brett and Nathaniel and Jean Penney, all of Campbellton. Special thanks for my safe arrival to Dr. Roche and Dr. Pugh, and to Dr. Pike and Dr. Mossman for seeing me safely into the world. Also thanks to Nurse Joan in the caseroom, and the LPNs who were so good to me and my mom in the hospital. Big kisses to daddy, Aunt Kayla and Nanny Brenda for being such good coaches for mommy, and to Auntie Marilyn for being there when mommy and daddy needed her. November 07, 2003 PHELAN - Keith and Karen (nee Hynes) are proud to announce the birth of their first child, John Patrick, a.k.a. seven, born on October 2nd, at 3:15 a.m., weighing 7 lbs, 13 ozs. Proud grandparents are Kevin Hynes, Ann Phelan-May and Eric May. Special thanks to all the staff at the Janeway, Dr. Lacelle and Aunt Mimi for all their help. November 07, 2003 ROBERTS/YOUDEN - Sarah and James are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Clare Nansi, a baby sister for Evan. Clare was born on September 8, 2003, weighing 7 lbs., 2 oz. Proud grandparents are Jim and Mildred Youden, Roy and Pat West, and Pamela Roberts. Proud great-grandparents are Eliza Churchill, and Philip and Una Youden. A special thank you to Dr. Patrick O`Shea. November 07, 2003 ROFF - Haleigh has a baby sister! Born September 23rd, 2003, Janet (Rose) and Martin`s second treasure, Cassidy Megan, weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz. Proud grandparents are Frank and Norma Rose (Newfoundland) and Marion and John Roff (England). November 07, 2003 SKANES - Bill & Katherine (Haynes) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their daughter, Julia Claire, on October 24, 2003 at 8:15 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz. Proud first-time grandparents are Jim & Glenda Lee and Jim & Glenda Haynes. Also welcoming Julia to the world are great-grandmother Minnie Haynes, aunts Sarah (Shannon) and Carla, and uncle Jimmie. A special thanks to Dr. Kum and all the staff of the caseroom and 5NB. SUMMERS - Christopher and Kimberley (nee Barrett) are thrilled to welcome home their son, Alexander Yuriy Summers, born on January 10, 2003, in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. Adoption date October 14, 2003. Grandparents are Boyd and Elaine Summers of Kelligrews and Gerald and Dot Barrett of Foxtrap. Great-grandparents are Ted Barrett of Bell Island and Agnes Summers of St. John`s. Family dog Tazz has been anxiously waiting to play with Alexander`s toys. We are grateful for the support of our family and friends, the flexibility extended to us by our employers and the assistance of various professionals over the past three years. Special thanks to Karen, Gary and Lexie Smith, Loretta Cornick, Stephen Van Houten, Irina Zaretsky (Adoption Horizons), North York, Ontario, and Anatoliy and Oksanna Brewhanov, Krasnoyarsk, Russia. November 10, 2003