Transcribed "Birth Announcements" for Friday, September 12, 2003, courtesy of The Telegram, St.John's, NL. ABBOTT - Chris, Rhonda (Glynn) joyfully announce the safe arrival of their precious baby daughter, Ashley Jessica Amy, born on August 15, 2003. Tickled pink are siblings Joshua and Emily. Proud grandparents are Robert and Mary Glynn and Tom and Betty Abbott. September 12, 2003 BEST/POWER - John, Lyn 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 weighing 9 lbs 15 ozs.. 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 12, 2003 CARROLL - Jamie and Nancy (Heffernan) are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Leah Elaine, born at the IWK Health Center, Halifax, NS on July 16, 2003. Proud grandparents are Heather Heffernan and Bill Heffernan, both of Mt. Pearl, Linda and Jack Lawlor, Eastern Passage, NS and George and Anderine Carroll, Lake Echo, NS. Great grandparents are Wynn Janes and Bill and Agatha Herrernan, Mt. Pearl. September 12, 2003 Dolomount/Pelley - John, Dianna and big sister Abbey are thrilled to announce the arrival of our precious baby boy, Daniel John Dolomount. Daniel was born at 10:06 a.m. on September 2, 2003, weighing 9 lbs 12 ozs. Proud grandparents are Jack and Leila Dolomount of Deer Lake and Patricia Pelley of Grand Falls-Windsor. We wish to extend a special thank you from our family to Dr. Tennant, Dr. Scevior and his team, and to caseroom nurse Sue Harding. 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, NS. A brother for Noah. Proud grandparents, Ingrid Bugge Noseworthy, Halifax, NS and Robert F. Noseworthy, St. John`s, NL, Laura and Malcolm Fraser, Margaree, NS. September 12, 2003 HURLEY - Shawn & Michelle (Doyle) are overjoyed to announce the birth of their 2nd child, Ryan Mitchell, born May 26/03, weighing 7 lbs., 111/2 ozs. Ryan is also welcomed into his family by his big brother Shawn James, (3 yrs) who is so happy to have him here. Proud grandparents are Gordon & Jean Hurley & James & Margaret Doyle of Shea Heights, great-grandparents Irene Hurley & Lillian Benson, also from Shea Heights. Thanks to Dr. Roche for her excellent prenatal care once again. Thanks also to Dr. Pugh, Dr. Fargar, caseroom nurses Lorna Kearney & Vanda & to Nanny Hurley for taking care of Shawn while Mommy was in the hospital. To Daddy, thank you, you`re the best. September 12, 2003 KING - Stephen and Joanne (nee McGrath) are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, Lauren Diane, at the WHC, on August 4, 2003 at 2:20 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. First-time grandparents are Diane McGrath of Torbay and Brendan McGrath of Pouch Cove. Lauren is the third grandchild for Jake and Sandra King of Bauline. Also welcoming Lauren are many family and friends. Thank you to Drs. Collis and Kum for their prenatal care. Special thank you to all our family and friends for their love and support. September 12, 2003 KING - Wanda and Travis are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Julia Emily King, born at the Women`s Hospital in Indianapolis, on August 31, 2003, at 7:34 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. September 12, 2003 PENNEY - Ian and Sarah Penney are pleased to announce the arrival of Lucas Maxwell Colborne Penney. He was born at the HSC at 2:29 a.m. Monday, September 1, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 71/2 ozs. Also thrilled are big sisters Olivia and Alex. Special thanks to Dr. Jeff White. September 12, 2003 SAHAJPAL/SLADE - SAHAJPAL- Vic and Paula are delighted to announce the birth of their precious first child, VIJAY NOAH. Vijay was born at the WHC on August 14th at 6:32 p.m. weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. Proud first time grandparents are Gordon and Agnes Slade of Mount Pearl, NL and Kant and Rita Sahajpal of Charlottetown, PE. Vijay is a welcomed nephew for Aunt Janet and Uncle Nick of Corner Brook, NL and Uncle Riki and Aunt Connie of Ottawa, ON. Very special thanks are extended to Dr. Cheryl Pugh for her excellent prenatal care throughout the pregnancy. We would also like to thank Dr. Parsons and superb caseroom nurse Lisa for ensuring Vijay was brought safely into this world, as well as all 5NB nurses, especially Valerie. To all our friends and family, we appreciate your support throughout the pregnancy and your many visits and gifts. Special thanks are extended to good friends Vanessa and Michelle for sharing their experiences during the pregnancy and Vijay`s first couple of we! eks. Vijay and Mommy would also like to thank Daddy and Grandma Slade for their excellent coaching during the delivery. We love you both! September 12, 2003