The conclusion of transcribed "Birth Announcements" for Friday, September 12, 2003, courtesy of The Telegram, St.John's, NL. SIMMONS/SMITH - Karla Simmons and Michael Smith are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby boy. Kristian Tomas was born on August 16th at 12:42 p.m. weighing 8 lbs., 4 ozs. Also delighted with Kristian`s arrival are proud grandparents Joyce & Kenneth Smith and Karl & Juanita Simmons. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Kay Matthews for her knowledgeable guidance, Ruth Martin for her support during the delivery, Dr. Heidi Kravitz and resident Dr. Theo Kabisios for a healthy baby, and last but not least, all our family and friends. September 12, 2003 STURGE/BUTLER - Craig and Carol Ann are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their precious little girl, Brianna Elizabeth Shirley, on August 9, 2003, 8 lbs. 10 ozs. Proud grandparents are Lawrence and Betty Butler, St. Mary`s, and Frank and Shirley Sturge, St. John`s; great-grandmothers: Anne Newman and Audrey Sturge. Thank you to Dr. Bartellas, Dr. Tennent, Dr. Carrim, Caseroom nurses Joan Dalton and Cheyenne Collins and NCU staff. Mommy would also like to thank Daddy, Aunt Lisa and Aunt Brenda for all their help, love and support during the delivery. September 12, 2003 SUTER - Proud first time parents Brad & Rose (Skinner) are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their son, Matthew James Martin. Matthew arrived on Friday, August 22, 2003 at 12:29 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. He is welcomed with love by first time grandparents Martin & Una Suter, and Pius & Gladys Skinner. Also welcoming Matthew are Aunt Heather Suter, Uncle Greg Skinner, and Great-Grandmother Doris Thompson. A very special thanks to Dr. Verge and Dr. Pugh for their excellent prenatal care, and to Dr. Kravitz, Dr. Mossman, and Todd Way for a safe and quick delivery. We would also like to thank the amazing nurses in the caseroom and 5 North B. September 12, 2003 WELLON - Tracey Bridger and Bob Wellon are delighted to announce the arrival of their first child, Spencer Caius Jason Wellon, born September 6, 2003 at the WHC, weighing 9 lbs 61/2 oz. Proud grandparents are Spencer and Monica Bridger of St. John`s and John and Ruby Wellon of Deer Lake. Special thanks to Dr. Cheryl Pugh, Dr. Steven Parsons, Dr. Cherry Pike, caseroom nurses Regina and Lisa and all 5NB staff. We would also like to thank our family and friends for all their support and kindness. September 12, 2003 FRASER - Scott & Sonya Fraser (Noseworthy) are happy to announce the arrival at 8:18 pm, Sept. 8, 2003, an 8 lb. 1 oz. baby boy, Matthew George, at the IWK Hospital, Halifax, N.S. A brother for Noah. Proud grandparents, Ingrid Bugge Noseworthy, Halifax, N.S. and Robert F. Noseworthy, St. John`s, NL, Laura and Malcolm Fraser, Margaree, N.S. September 10, 2003