Transcribed "Birth Announcements" for Friday, August 05, 2003, courtesy of The Telegram, St.John's, NL. BARTLETT - Rebecca-Ann Kennedy Bartlett (6 lbs. 12 oz.) made her grand entrance on July 23, 2003 @ 8:12 p.m. to the delight of her parents Bill Bartlett and Carolann Kennedy. A welcomed sister for Carolann`s sons Stephen & David, 11th grandchild of Ina and the late Allan Bartlett (Dunville) and 14th grandchild of Lillian and Clayton Kennedy (Port-de-Grave). Many thanks to Dr. Roche, Dr. Pugh and the obstetrics staff of the WHC for their excellent care. September 05, 2003 BARTLETT - Doug and Gina (Jamieson) and Big sister Allison are delighted to announce the arrival of Heather Sabrina Joy, born August 6, 2003. She is welcomed with loving arms by grandparents Andrew and Judy Jamieson of Foxtrap, Anne and Ray White of St. John`s and great-grandparents Annie and Hubert White of Poole`s Island. Also by Aunts Andrea, Holly, Janet and Julie and Uncle Bob and a large, loving extended family and friends. Many thanks to Dr. Tina Delaney, the Maternal Fetal Assessment unit, Women`s Health and the excellent doctors and nurses in the case room who helped bring Heather safely into this world. September 05, 2003 BEST/POWER - John, Lynn and big brother Liam are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Shaemus Peter on July 25, 2003 at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre. Proud grandparents are Norman and Rita Power, and Alex and Gertrude Best; great-grandparents Josephine Ryan and Peter Walsh, all of Southern Harbour. Special thanks to the OBS staff and Drs. Saunders, Arthur, Cremin and Mayo. September 05, 2003 CUMMINGS - Mike & Jen (nee Rossiter) are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, Ethan Gary Cummings, born July 14th 2003 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital at 10:59 p.m., weighing 8 lbs 12 oz. Our thanks to all of the nurses at the Civic that helped us along the way! Ethan looks forward to meeting all of his grandparents soon - Tom & Daphne Rossiter of Mt. Pearl & Judith Cummings of Chatham, ON - as well as his Aunts, Uncles & cousins. He`s watched over by special angels Josephine & Gary everyday. September 05, 2003 DURDLE - After eleven wonderful years of marriage, Diana and Reg are pleased to announce the birth of their first daughter. Hannah Elizabeth was born on Sunday, August 10th, 2003, at 5:28 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. Hannah is the first grandchild of Arch and Theresa Durdle and the second of James and Dianne Lahey of Bell Island. Hannah`s middle name is in honour of Reg`s mom, the late Elizabeth Durdle (nee Galway). Special thanks are extended to Doctors Pugh, and Tucker for their care and support throughout Diana`s pregnancy and to Doctors Kravitz, Parsons and Hannouche, for Hannah`s safe delivery after a long three days in the Caseroom. We would also like to thank the phenomenal Caseroom nurses especially Shannon, Shianne, and Lisa and the nurses of 5NB. We would also like to thank all our family and friends for their love, support and gifts of the last few months, during our stay in hospital and since our arrival home. Hannah and Mommy want to thank Daddy for all his lov! e and support during labor and delivery. September 05, 2003 DYKE - Glenn, Beverley (nee Marsh) and big brother Aaron are delighted to announce the arrival of a precious son and brother, Jonathan Charles Michael, born Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 3:26 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. Proud grandparents are Fred and Hazel Marsh of Paradise and Seymour Dyke of Mount Pearl, along with Nanny Dyke watching from heaven. Special thanks to Dr. Kum, Dr. Terry O`Grady and caseroom nurse Lisa Madden. May God bless you all. September 05, 2003 EDSTROM - Dr. John and Cathy Edstrom and Big Brother Ethan are happy to announce the birth of Avery Grace, in Edmonton, Alberta, on July 27, 2003. Celebrating Avery`s birth in St. John`s are grandparents Dr. Harry and Grace Edstrom and great-grandmother Victoria Reeves. September 05, 2003 FARRELL - Rodney and Denise (Hyde) are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Caitlin Elizabeth Margaret, born on August 22, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 14 oz. at Ottawa General Hospital. Thrilled grandparents Howard and Rosann Hyde (Bauline) and Cyril Farrell (Marystown). September 05, 2003