Transcribed "Birth Announcements" for Saturday, September 20, 2003, courtesy of The Telegram, St.John's, NL. BISHOP - James and Renee (Nee Rice) are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Leah Audrey Bishop. She was born August 5, 2003 at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Florida, weighing 6 lbs., 14 oz. & measuring 20.5 inches. Proud grandparents are Gerry and Mary Rice of St. John`s and Jim Bishop of Virginia Beach, VA. Watching over Leah from heaven is Grandma Bishop. Great-Grandparents are Bob and Rita Price of St. John`s. Thanks to Nanny and Poppy Rice and Grandpa Bishop for coming to Florida & for all their help before and after Leah`s arrival. Leah is looking forward to meeting all her Newfoundland family and friends soon. September 19, 2003 CHAULK/WISEMAN - Colleen, Darryl and big sister Kayla are overjoyed to announce the birth and special gift from Nanny Ballard of a precious boy, Matthew Gerry. Matthew was born at 1:26 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2003, weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. Proud grandmother is Melissa Chaulk. Special thanks to Aunt Jane for help, love, and support during the deliver. Thank you to Dr. Gill, Dr. Suga, Dr. Mossman, Dr. Jones, caseroom nurse Joan Dalton and other staff. September 19, 2003 FOLEY - First time parents, Keith and Jackie (Whelan), are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby daughter, Jessica Judith Anne. Jessica was born at the WHC on August 19, 2003, at 1:44 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. Thrilled to be a grandmother for the third time Judy Whelan, formerly of Kilbride, and grandparents for the second time Bernard and Lynette Foley of the Goulds. Jessica is welcomed into our loving family by Linda and Dale Wurtz and cousins Nichol and Kayla of Edmonton, Alberta, as well as Brian and Kim Foley and cousin Rachel of Mt. Pearl. A very special thanks to my Nanny Whelan and my Auntie Linda for all the extras. A special thanks to Kim Fudge for her wonderful support and coaching to Jackie and Keith during delivery and to Donna Williams for supporting Jackie during her many ultra sound appointments. A special thanks to Dr. Cheryl Pugh for her excellent pre-natal care and to Dr. Kum and his team for a safe delivery. We would also like! to thank the amazing nurses and doctors in the Caseroom and 5 North B. Jessica and Mommy would also like to thank Daddy for all his wonderful loving support. ³Sugar and spice and everything nice, that`s what this little girl`s made of.² September 19, 2003 GEAR - Lenny Gear & Lisa Martin are the proud new parents of Evan James Thomas Gear. Evan entered the world on August 31, 2003 at 11:17 p.m. at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Ont., weighing in at 8 lbs. & 21² long. Proud grandparents are Keith & Debbie Hickey, Henry Martin, Diane Gear & Lenny Parsons. Evan is also welcomed by many great-grandparents, aunts, uncles & cousins. September 19, 2003 GROVES - Shawn and Krista (Hall) are overjoyed to announce the arrival of their second precious little girl. Erin Michelle was born on August 20, 2003, weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. Maeghan is thrilled to be a big sister. Proud grandparents are Ray and Collette Hall, George and Irene Groves, all of St. John`s. The biggest thank you in the world once again to Dr. Kum and Dr. Kamra for their excellent care. Also, many thanks to Dr. Butler, Betty, the nursing staff of 5NB and the caseroom, especially Judy. Lastly, thank you to all our family and friends for their love and support. September 19, 2003 HEALY/BERESFORD - Mark and Michelle are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, a beautiful daughter, Madelyn Alice, on August 22nd, 2003, weight 7 lbs. 9 oz. Proud first-time grandparents are Bernard and Sherry Healy and Kevin and Lillian Beresford. First-time uncles are Paul and Peter Healy and Chris Beresford. A special ³Thank You² is extended to Dr. Pat O`Shea, the staff of the caseroom and 5NB of the Women`s Health Centre, HSC, and cousin Marlene. September 19, 2003 HEFFERMAN - Martin and Susan are thrilled to announce the arrival of their little angel Abigayle Clare. Abigayle arrived on August 29th, 2003 at 9:46 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. Proud grandparents are Theresa Hefferman, Don and Marguerite Hanlon and great-grandparents Bernard and Dorothy Howlett. Special thanks to Dr. Kravitz, Dr. Pike, Dr. Hillman and all the caseroom and 5NB staff - special thanks to nurse Lisa Patten. An extra special thank-you to Daddy for his love and support. September 19, 2003 IVANY/PRINCE - Nancy, Doug and Big Sister Grace are thrilled to announce the arrival of Claire June, August 28, 2003, weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. Proud grandparents are John and Barbara Ivany of Paradise and Lindsay and Margaret Prince of Bishop Falls. Daddy, we couldn`t have done it without you. All our love, from Your Girls. September 19, 2003