Transcribed "Birth Announcements" for Saturday, September 27, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St.John's, NL. DYER - Welcome to the world, Jena Marie! Penne (Ryall) and Ken are ecstatic to announce the miraculous birth of their second child, a precious baby girl. Jena Marie was born on August 24, 2003, at 8:40 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. Also awaiting her arrival was Jacob who is just thrilled to be a big brother. Proud grandparents are Raymond and Theresa Ryall of St. John`s, and John and Gladys Dyer of Logy Bay. A very special thank you once again to Dr. Patricia Roche for her excellent care, guidance and sense of humor. Many thanks to Dr. Blair Butler, caseroom staff and the wonderful nurses of 5NB for ensuring Mommy and Jena`s stay to be a pleasant one. Mommy would also like to say, ³We did it again, Daddy and Nana Ryall. Thanks!² Lastly, thank you to all our family and friends for their continuous love and support. September 26, 2003 FLEMING/WILLIAMS - Gerry & Lori are delighted to announce the arrival of William Alexander (Will) born Aug. 13, 2003, weighing 8 lbs 14 ozs. Also thrilled are a large circle of family and friends. Thanks to all doctors and nurses involved for their expertise and support. Will would like to thank Daddy for buying him a new snowmobile and he looks forward to the expensive toys to come. September 26, 2003 GEORGE - It`s a boy! Glen and Lisa (St. Croix) are thrilled to finally announce the safe arrival of their precious little boy, Mark Evan, born Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 2:11 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. Proud grandparents are Ben and Mary St. Croix, St. Mary`s and Abby and Noreen George, St. John`s. Special thank you to Dr. Cheryl Pugh, Dr. Joan Crane and MFAU staff for their excellent prenatal care. A very special thanks to Dr. Lesa Dawson, we can`t thank you enough! Thanks to Dr. Heidi Kravitz and team for Mark`s safe delivery. Caseroom nurses Lisa Madden, Regina McGrath, Drs. Michelle Soupka and Tamara. 5NB nurses Valerie, Heather, Eleanor, Carol Ann and Arlene for their fantastic care. Mark thanks Grandma for helping Mommy when Daddy first went back to work. September 26, 2003 HALFYARD - Billy and Daniela (Winsor) are tickled pink to announce the arrival of their first baby girl. Emily April was born on July 25/03 at 11:31 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. Proud 1st time grandparents are Doug & Bette Winsor, and 2nd time grandparents Bill & Genevieve Halfyard. Special thank you`s to Dr. Tennent and his team for their prenatal care and also to the staff in the case room & especially 5NB. A big thanks to our family and friends for all their help during our extended stay in hospital. Mommy & Emily would like to say an extra special thanks to Daddy for all his love & support during pregnancy and delivery. September 26, 2003 JAMES - Steve & Donna (Tricco) are delighted to announce the birth of Abigail Mary Patricia on July 9/03 at the WHC, weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. Abigail is welcomed by proud grandparents Ed & Pat Tricco, Angus & the late Mary James, and great-grandmothers Mary Bennett and Ellen Tricco. Special thanks are extended to Drs. Inkpen & Pugh for their excellent prenatal care, as well as to the Drs., nurses, LPN and medical students who assisted in Abigail`s delivery and care. We are deeply grateful to our family, friends and co-workers who have been very supportive and caring during this wonderful time in our lives, especially to Nanny Tricco for all her help! September 26, 2003 JAMES/PARSONS - Michael, Annette and big sister Anna welcome with love, Benjamin Michael Richard James. Ben was born at 8:05 a.m. on September 18, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. Proud grandparents are Daphne and Richard Parsons, and Rosemarie and Michael James; great-grandmother Margaret James. Many thanks to our families and friends for their love, support and patience during a long hot summer, a move and a construction project. Thank you to Dr. Kravitz for mom`s care and for Ben`s safe delivery; Dr. Daley for pain management and a very special thanks to nurses Judy and Karen for their superb attention and coaching. September 26, 2003 LeDREW - Bob, Sandra (Butt) and big brother Ben are thrilled to announce the birth of their precious daughter and baby sister! Katie Jane arrived at the WHC on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 7:39 p.m., weighing 6 lbs., 6.5 ozs. Proud grandparents are Bob and Corinne LeDrew of Topsail, Fred and Mary Butt of Chamberlains and great-grandmother Mary Rockwell of St. John`s. We would like to send special thanks to nurses Margaret Ann and Joan of the caseroom for their exceptional care. September 26, 2003