Transcribed "Birth Announcements" for Saturday, August 16, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St.John's, NL. ABBOTT - Mike and Jennifer (Street) are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter. Rachel Lesley was born on July 26, 2003, at 10:54 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 10.8 ozs. Rachel is the fifth grandchild for Dave and Ethel Street of Paradise and the first grandchild for Ed and Joan Abbott of Mount Pearl. Proud great-grandparents are James Street of Bay Roberts, Clem Abbott of Bonavista, and Arch Clarke of Paradise. Also thrilled with Rachel`s safe arrival are Aunt Tina and Uncle Tom Bennett, Aunt Kimberley and Uncle Robert Hemeon, Uncle David and Crystal, and Aunt Michelle and Jason. Rachel is looking forward to playing with her four cousins: Peter, Jacob, Clarke, and Luke. Special thanks goes to the Caseroom nurses: Cheyann, Darlene, Lisa, Shannon and Lavina and to Dr. Geoffrey White for all your care and support throughout the pregnancy and for Rachel`s safe arrival to Mom and Dad. We would also like to thank Rachel`s Aunt Kimberley for all her help as Mommy`s second coach. ! We could not have done it without your love and support. Special thanks goes to our Number 1 Coach... Daddy. Daddy was a great support for Mom and Rachel throughout the pregnancy and during the labour and delivery. August 15, 2003 BROCKLEHURST/ABBOTT - Jerome and Bernadette are overjoyed to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby daughter, Ani, born at 2:10 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2003, at the Health Sciences Center. Ani weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs. at birth and has brought countless smiles to the faces of family and friends alike. A special note of thanks to the Caseroom nurses who were an amazing support, as well as all the staff of 5 North B. August 15, 2003 BUTLER - Steve & Tracy (Fitzgerald) & big sister Rebecca Mae are thrilled to announce the arrival of their precious angel, Natalie Claire, born July 19, 2003 at 9:34 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. at Rockyview Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. Natalie is the second grandchild for Frank & Barb Fitzgerald, Chamberlains & the sixth grandchild for Dave & Peg Butler, St. John`s. August 15, 2003 CARSON - THORNHILL - Cherilyn and Andrew announce the arrival of Olivia Grace on June 29, 2003 at 10:30 PM, wt 7 lbs. 13-1/2 oz. at Oakville Health Centre. Thrilled big sister, Madeline, proud 2nd time grandparents Alan and Jackie Carson of Abbottsford, BC; Cyril and Sylvia Thornhill of Clarkes Beach, NL. Also thrilled are Auntie Jodi, Vancouver, BC; Uncle Paul and Auntie Natasha of Kent. England. August 15, 2003 DRUKEN - Jason and Pam are thrilled to annouce the birth of their precious little boy, Caleb Alexander, born July 30th, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz. at the Women`s Health Centre. Caleb was welcomed with open arms by the very proud first time grandparents Bob and Rita Druken and is the fourth great-grandson for Mrs. Rita Tucker. We thank Dr. Pike, Dr. Kum, Dr. Brit Moore, Dr. Ciganovic and caseroom nurses Marina and Vanda for utilizing all their skills to ensure Caleb`s safe arrival, as well the staff of 5 North B did a wonderful job in caring for Caleb after he was born. We would also like to thank all our family and friends for their love, support and gifts of the last few months and during our stay in hospital. Caleb and Mommy want to thank Daddy for all his support and coaching during labor and delivery. Upon arrival at home Caleb was greeted at the door by his four legged friends Woogie, Tia, Ralph and Hilary; and you never know maybe Caleb will become a third generation ! Tronto Maple Leafs fan. August 15, 2003 EDISON - Gary and Margo Edison (nee: Coady) of Gander are pleased to announce the arrival of their first son Aidan Michael, who was born at the James Paton Memorial Hospital on July 3, 2003 weighing 9 lbs 4 ozs. Proud Grandparents are Dermot and Margaret Coady and Cyril and Eleanor Edison of Gander. Very Special thanks to the Obstetrics staff at the JPMH, to Dr. K. Blundell, and Dr. A. Owadalla for their outstanding care and support. August 15, 2003 FRIZZELL - Steven, Carrie, & big brother James are pleased to announce the arrival of their latest bundle of joy, Alexander Steven. Alex was born June 28, 2003, weighing 7 lbs. 91/2 ozs. Proud grandparents are Mary & Paul Rickert, Judy & Jim Frizzell & great-grandparents Marie Rickert, Geraldine Hiscock & Phil McDonald. We would like to thank our family and friends for their love and support and thanks to all the doctors and nurses of the Women`s Health Centre for their great care. August 15, 2003 GAUCI - Born to Mark and Tammy Gauci (Power) on August 12, 2003 at 5:49 a.m., a handsome baby boy, Eric William Gauci, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. Proud grandparents Carmel and Bill Power, and Frank and Maureen Gauci. Proud aunt, Wanda Power and proud uncles, Matt and Jeff Gauci. Many thanks to God and caseroom staff, Dr. Tennent and nurses at the Janeway Hospital for his safe delivery. August 15, 2003 GRIFFIN - Tammy and Norbert are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, a precious baby boy. Ethan Norbert was born on July 14, 2003, at 8:46 a.m. at the Health Sciences Centre, weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. Proud grandparents Jim and Matilda Power and Norbert and Barbara Griffin. August 15, 2003