Transcribed "Birth Announcements" for Tuesday, August 26, 2003 {published Saturday, August 30, 2003} courtesy of "The Telegram", St.John's, NL. ALLSEN - Jerry and Carolyn Allsen (nee Grandy) welcome the arrival of their baby girl, Laura Lisa Allsen, born at North East Medical Centre, Houston, Texas, on May 15, 2003, at 1:50 p.m., weighing in at 6 lbs. 14 ozs. A little sister for Jared. Proud first time grandparents Eric and Doris Grandy, Grand Bank, NL; proud Aunt Lisa and Geoff, Uncle Steve and Jennifer; and proud Nannie Carolyn Riggs, formerly married to Laura`s late poppie Jerry Allsen, Houston, Texas. August 26, 2003 BEASON / SMITH - Chris and Trish are happy to announce the safe arrival of their precious son Devon Michael. Devon was born June 8, 2003 weighing 8 lb., 1 oz. Proud grandparents are Harold & Barbara Beason of Colinet and Angela Smith of St. John`s, also great-grandmother Rita Oliver of St. John`s. Special thank you to caseroom nurse Michelle and staff. A special thank you to Diane King and hugs and kisses to Daddy for all his love and support. August 26, 2003 BROWN/MESSERVEY - Elaine and Steven are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby boy Jonathan Steven, on July 3, 2003 at 11:45 p.m., weighing 8 lbs at the HSC. Special thanks to Dr. C. Pugh, Dr. Bartellas, Dr. Kamra, Andrew Healey, the case room nurses Robin, Diane, Regina and Lisa and the staff of 5NB especially Heather. Proud grandparents Churchill & Joan Messervey (Barachois Brook), and Roy & Evelyn Brown (Corner Brook). We would also like to thank all our family and friends for their love, support and gifts of the last few months. A very very special thank you to Aunt Darlene, Karlie, Nanny Messervey (Iyi), Aunt Kathy and Mary for all their support during labour and delivery. August 26, 2003 BUTLER - On June 12, 2003, at 9:20 a.m. Kyle Cator became a big brother to Hannah Jane, weighing 6 lbs. Parents Danica and Jeff are tickled pink. Also, thrilled are grandparents Elaine and Melvin Gill and Eleanor and Roy Butler both of Mount Pearl. Special thanks to Dr. Cherry Pike, case room and 5NB nurses of the WHC. Also, thanks to all our family and friends for their love and warm wishes. August 26, 2003 BUTTON - David, Kelley (Hill) and big sister Meghan are excited to announce the birth of their precious daughter and baby sister! Hillary Grace arrived at the Women`s Health Centre on Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at 4:05 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 4.5 ozs. Proud grandparents are Roy and Loretta Hill of Mount Pearl and Lonz and Lorna Button of Harbour Grace. Loving great-grandmothers are Abigail Kearley and Marjorie Boutcher. Hillary is welcomed by Aunt Kim and Uncle Doug, Aunt Jennifer, Aunt Susan and special cousin Tyler. We would like to send special thanks to Dr. Jeff White for his exceptional prenatal care and for the safe delivery of Hillary. We would also like to thank caseroom nurses Lorna and Lavinia for their wonderful care and especially 5NB nurse Maxine Fifield, who truly is an angel on earth. Mommy would like to thank Daddy, Nana Hill and Aunt Jennifer for their support during the delivery and Poppy Hill and Grandma Lorna for taking care of Meghan while Mommy was in the hos! pital. Many thanks to our family and friends for their love and warm wishes.A August 26, 2003 CARTER - Trevor, Heather (Sullivan) and big sister Erin are thrilled to announce the arrival of Nathan Stephen born June 11, 2003 weighing 9 lbs., 121/2 oz. Proud grandparents are Marie Sullivan and the late Martin Sullivan, Calvert and Stephen & Ita Carter, Witless Bay. A very special thank you to Dr.`s Pike, Parsons and Hillman, the caseroom nurses and the exceptional staff of 5NB. August 26, 2003 COADY/CAHILL - Steven and Nicole are happy to announce the early, but safe arrival of their first child, Tyler Patrick Coady. A new Montreal Canadian Fan and a fishing buddy for grandpa. Born July 10 in Calgary, Alberta. Also excited about Tyler`s arrival are first time grandparents Mike and Nina Cahill of Chamberlains and Rick and Barb Coady of Goulds. Also Aunt Yolanda and Uncle Billy, also Aunt Michelle Coady and 1st time great-grandparents Harold & Rita Cahill. August 26, 2003 FINN - Kim Todd and David Finn are very pleased to announce the birth of Lucy Nina Frances Finn, July 24, 2003. 12 days late and 8 lb, 14 oz., Lucy brings great excitement and joy to big sister Kate and big brother Owen, family and friends. Lucy is the fourth grandchild for Nina Todd of St. John`s, and sixth for Bill Finn, Grand Falls. Thanks and smiles to Dr. Pat O`Shea, Christa and Darlene (sorry about your arm!) on the fifth floor, and Carol and staff of the third floor. August 26, 2003 FLEWWELLING - Peter & Penny (nee Legge) and big sister Allison are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Nicole Darlene, born on August 6, 2003 in the IWK Grace Hospital in Halifax, weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. Nicole is welcomed by her proud grandparents Doug and Daphne Legge and Norma Flewwelling and great-grandparents Pearl LeGrow and William Puddester of St. John`s, NL. August 26, 2003 HAMMOND - Chris, Wanda (Tobin) and big sisters Keira and Kassidy are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Kacey Clara, born July 22 @ 12:19 p.m. Kacey weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. and was 20² long. Also welcoming Kacey are Nanny Clara Hammond, Bell Island, Nanny Bridget Tobin, Torbay, Poppy Nick Tobin and special friend Rosemary, St. John`s & great-grandmother Laura Tobin, Gaskiers, SMB. Special thanks to Dr. Pat Roche, Nurse Shannon caseroom Nurse Maxine 5NB and Dr. Kabisios. August 26, 2003