Transcribed Birth Announcements for Saturday, July 19, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St.John's, NL. BENSON - Darryl, Arlene (nee Yetman) and big sister, Emily are thrilled to announce the arrival of Alexander James, born June 18, 2003, at 8:58 a.m. at the Health Sciences Center, weighing 9 lbs. Proud grandparents are Graham and Jane Yetman of Chamberlains and Selina Benson of Long Pond. Also sharing the joy are great-grandmother Louise Thorne of St. John`s and great great-grandmother Amy Newhook of Norman`s Cove. July 18, 2003 BRACE/MULLER - Blair and Kirsten are overjoyed to announce the safe arrival of their first born, Kenneth Ryan at Brantford General Hospital on May 8, 2003, weighing in at 8 lbs. 11 oz. First time grandparents Sheila (Conway) and Ken Brace, Elizabeth (Strong) Muller. Also sharing Ryan`s happy arrival first time aunt Heidi, uncles Jason, Jamie and Kenny Brace, uncle Stefan (Krista), aunt Sonja (Troy). Great-grandmother Violet Conway is blessed with Ryan`s arrival. Ryan captured the hearts of his grandparents as they held him for the first time, and is looking forward to seeing them again at Christmas 2003. Love and kisses from Newfoundland! July 18, 2003 CARROLL - June 28th, 2003 (Grandma Carroll`s birthday and Grandma and Grandpa Clements retirement day) Kevin and Tracey (Clements) are so very proud to announce the June 28th arrival of a very healthy, 7 lb. baby boy. Kaegan Brian Carroll is welcomed by grandparents Terry and Theresa Clements of L`Ardoise, Cape Breton, and Kevin and Betty Carroll of Mount Pearl plus a large circle of Uncles, Aunts and cousins. The parents wish to thank family, friends and colleagues for their generous gifts and support. Thanks to Dr`s Bartellas and Faraq with special thanks to all case room staff especially Shiann, you are a saint! July 18, 2003 COLLINS - Gerard and Dana (Abbott) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first child, a beautiful little girl, Hayley Ellen Grace, born on June 28th, 2003 at 9:56 p.m. at WHC weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz. Proud first-time grandparents are John and Madonna Collins, Placentia. Proud sixth-time grandparents are Anderson and Shirley Abbott, St. John`s (Bonavista). Equally proud is first-time great-grandmother Mrs. Rita Penney, Placentia (Corner Brook). Special thanks to all doctors and nurses at WHC, family and friends. Hayley Ellen Grace is happy and healthy, filling our arms with love and our hearts with joy! July 18, 2003 DIDHAM - Darlene (nee Tremblett) & Bill are pleased to announce the arrival of their third child, Faith Madeline Laurel, born June 14/03 at 4:43 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 11 oz. Proud big brother and sister are Jonathan and Kiersten. Proud grandparents are Mary & John Tremblett, Madeline Daley of Colinet and Ben Didham, Mount Pearl. Special thanks to Dr. Pike and her staff, Dr. Kravitz, the caseroom nurses and doctors, the neonatal team and the 5th floor nurses of the Women`s Health Centre. As well, sincere thanks to our family and friends. July 18, 2003