Transcribed "Birth Announcrements" for Friday, July 25, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St.John's, NL. ARVIS - Kerry and Jennifer are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, Brandon John, born May 3, 2003, weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz. Proud grandparents are Agnes Hoskins, Bellevue and Lew Jarvis, Fair Haven. Smiling down on Brandon from heaven are Poppy Hoskins and Nanny Jarvis. Thanks to Drs. Wagoner, Pugh and Gill, as well as the caseroom and 5th floor nurses. A special thanks to Aunt Donna for supporting us during the labour and delivery and to our family and friends for all your love and support. Thank you to Daddy from his little man for being so good to Mommy. We love you very much. ³One little baby, many happy hearts² July 25, 2003 AVERY - Lawrence, Lisa (Moore), big sister Claire and furry friend Meesha are thrilled to announce the arrival of Grace Kathleen. Grace was born on a lucky Friday, June 13, 2003, at 8:32 a.m. at the Health Sciences Centre, weighing in at 8 lbs. 61/2 ozs. Proud grandparents are Ed and Eileen Moore and Clyde and Linda Avery. Delighted great-grandmothers are Nellie Crewe, Dorothy Avery and Margaret Butt. Special thank-you to Dr. Pike and nursing staff in the Caseroom and on the 5th Floor. July 25, 2003 BROUGHTON - Wayne and Goldie (nee Petten) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first child, a beautiful little girl, born July 22, 2003 at the Carbonear General Hospital, weighing 7 lbs. 91/2 oz. First grandchild for George and Evelyn Petten, Port de Grave and second granddaughter for Ken and Evelyn Broughton, Brigus. July 25, 2003 CAHILL - Our little angel, Hunter Bradley, flew in on Saturday, June 28, 2003, 8:12 a.m. at 5 lbs. 12 oz. Ecstatic about his arrival are mommy (Josie) and daddy (Brad). New grandparents Fred and Marg and new Aunt Aimee and Uncle Stephen. This tiny angel has sent a flutter to our hearts and filled them with love. Lots of love, hugs and kisses Mommy and Daddy, Nanny and Poppy Cahill, Auntie Aimee, Uncle Stephen and Nanny Keough. July 25, 2003 COURAGE/CURTIS - Debbie Curtis, Adam Courage and big sister Lauren are elated to announce the birth of our beautiful boy, Daniel Henry Courage, on June 21, 2003. Daniel`s proud grandparents and great-grandmothers are John and Patricia Curtis, George and Mary Courage, Mrs. Miriam Renouf and Mrs. Mary Courage. Many thanks to Drs. Callahan-Dyer and Kravitz for their excellent pre-natal care, the staff of the Maternal Fetal Assessment Unit, Drs. Gill and Stone, and the nurses of the caseroom, NICU and 5NB. We also thank our family and friends for their love and support. J July 25, 2003 JONES - Mark and Krista (Stone) are pleased to announce the birth of their precious son, Reginald Matthew. Born July 5th, 2003, weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. Matthew is the third grandchild for Harold and Doreen Stone and the first grandchild for Reginald and Patricia Jones. Also thrilled with Matthew`s safe arrival are his great-grandparents Norman and Alma Farewell and Mae Jones, Uncle Craig and Aunt Donna Stone, uncle Ken Jones, Aunt Andrea and Uncle Colin Deacy, cousins Katie and Andrew Stone. Many thanks to Dr. Tennent and Dr. Gill and the nurses at the Women`s Health Centre. July 25, 2003 KING - Big sister Brooke and her parents, David and Janet (Abbott), are happy to announce the safe arrival of her little sister, who arrived 3 weeks early. Belle Annie King, born June 27, 2003 at 10:29 p.m., weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. Proud grandparents are Bob and Carol-Ann Abbott up in heaven and Garfield and Bertha King. A big special thank-you to Dr. Pike and her team, especially Dr. Parsons for visiting my mommy everyday during her long stay in hospital before my sister arrived. Thank-you to the caseroom nurses and all of the special staff of 5NB of the WHC for taking such good care of my mommy. A big thank-you to my Aunt Tonya for helping coach with my daddy and being there during the arrival of Belle. July 25, 2003 MURRAY - Bill and Darlene (Crane) are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, a precious baby boy, Joshua Aaron. Joshua was born on June 18, 2003 at 1:23 p.m. at the Health Sciences Centre, weighing 8 pounds 2 ozs. Proud grandparents Bill & Effie Crane, Bay Roberts and Michael & Margaret Murray, Badger. July 25, 2003 ROWSELL/SIMMONS - Rob and Michelle are pleased to announce the birth of their baby boy. Ryan Lloyd Rowsell was born 1:10 p.m., June 24, 2003 at HSC, weighing 8 lbs 11 oz. Proud big brothers Wayne and Shawn. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses in the caseroom and 5NB. Also special thanks to daddy for all his love and support during the delivery. July 25, 2003 SMITH - HAKERT - Born on July 13, 2003, a beautiful baby girl, Kaitlyn Marie, to Dee Ann and David Smith of Grafton, Wisconsin. Happy grandparents are Donna and Richard Hakert of Buffalo, Wyoming and Carol and Cliff Smith of St. John`s, NL. July 25, 2003