Andersen / Lavigne
Cindy and J.P. are delighted to announce the birth of Eirik Bernard on November 24, 1999, weighing in at 8 lbs.. Thrilled grandparents are Raoul and Irene Andersen, St. John's and Dorothy and Bernard Lavigne, Montreal.**

Ashley / Matthews
Annabelle Ashley and Bruce Matthews and happy to announce the arrival of Rebecca, 7lbs., 1 oz, November 8, 1999. Proud grandparents, Joe & Susan Ashley,Orv Matthews and Sandra Hickey**

Blackmore / Power
Rob, Ruth, (Power) and Bobby welcomed 9 lb., 11½ ounces Luke Thomas at 5:04 a.m., on November 24, 1999.  Proud grandparents are Annette Power and Don and Isabel Blackmore (Gander).  Special thanks to Dr. Pike, nurse Paula and aunt Tammy for all their care and support.

Bursey /Jefford
Tom, Karen (Jefford) and big sister Vanessa are thrilled to announce the arrival of Evan Thomas, November 1, 1999 at 1:35 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 7½ ozs.  Proud grandparents are Bruce and Hazel Jefford of Kelligrews, and Marie Bursey of Foxtrap; great-grandparents: Joan Jefford and Allen Rideout, both of Kelligrews. Special thanks to Dr. Verge and all the wonderful nurses of the 2nd and 4th floors of the Grace Hospital.  Also a very special thanks to Daddy and Aunt Val for being such wonderful coaches.**

Butler / Higgins
Keith and Katherine are proud to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby daughter, Sophia Louise, born on November 23, 1999, weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz.. Sophia is the seventh grandchild of Raymond and Patricia Butler and the first grandchild of Mrs. Jane Higgins and Dr. Timothy Higgins. Keith and Katherine would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Cherry Pike and all of the nursing and medical staff at the Grace General Hospital, who were with them throughout the day. Also excited about Sophia's arrival are her two pet Doberman Pinchers; Sabah and Rielly.**

Chafe / Kinsella
Craig and Donna (Kinsella) are thrilled to announce the arrival of Grace Catherine on November 1, 1999, weighing 6 lbs. 2½ ozs. at 10:53 a.m..  Proud grandparents are Cyril and Mary Chafe and Paul and Cathy Boylan.  Great-grandparents Monica Osmond and Elizabeth Kinsella.  Thank you to Dr. Bartellas, and all Dr.'s and nurses at the Grace.  A special thank you to all our family and friends for their love and support.**

Clarke / Harrington
Ed and Susan (Harrington) are delighted to announce the birth of their first child, Gordon Michael, born on November 17, 1999, weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz..  Proud grandparents are Trudy and the late Gordon Clarke, and Michael and Ruth Harrington.  Special thanks to Dr. Heidi Kravitz and the nursing staff of the Grace Hospital.**

Clift / Taylor
Elizabeth and Todd pleased to announce the speedy arrival of their first child on Friday, November 5, 1999, a beautiful baby daughter and future LPGA star- Lauren Abigail.  Proud grandparents are Frank and Joan Clift, St. John's and Pat and Carol Densmore, Kilbride. Many thanks to Dr. Kravitz, Dr. Singh and the case room and second floor nursing staff. **

Coish / Kingston
Jason and Amber are proud to announce the early arrival of a beautiful baby girl, Lydia Amber Georgie, born on November 4, 1999, weighing 6 lbs. 6½ ozs.  Lydia is the first grandchild of Tom and Georgie Kingston (Clarenville) and George and Gloria Powell (Salmon Cove).  First time proud uncles are Grant Kingston and Adam Coish.  Baby Lydia would like to extend a very special thanks to those Dr.'s and nurses at the Grace Hospital who took such great care of Mommy and me since August and who ensured my safe arrival, especially Dr. Kelly Bennett, Dr. Chandra and Dr. Steve Will and the nurses on the second floor Fetal Assessment Unit, and especially caseroom nurse Karen.  Mommy and Daddy say thanks to Nanny Georgie for all her support and also to good friend Amanda Heale. 

Collins / Moores
I was so excited to meet everybody I showed up early!  I'm Zoe Samantha Collins, and I was born at 10:53 a.m. on November 2, 1999, weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz.. I'm the first grandchild for Joan Moores and the fifth for Mary Collins, and my grandfather's Henley Moores and Nish Collins are Guardian Angels that watch over me from heaven.  My proud parents are Ron and Jacqui (Moores), and they told me we couldn't have done it without the fabulous and patience staff at the Grace Hospital (especially the caseroom nurses!), as well as Malcolm Simpson, Dr. Pike and Dr. Will.  Mommy says a special thanks to Daddy for his love and support.**

Connolly / Eddy
Ron and Nancy (Eddy) are pleased to announce the birth of their third child, Zachary Charles, a  new baby brother for Brandon and Jennifer.  Born November 5, 1999, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz..  Proud grandparents are John and Nancy Eddy and Mildred and Edward Connolly.  Thank you to everyone in the case room.**

Connors / Nelson
Mark and Elaine are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, Zachary Mark Connors.  He was born on November 9, 1999, weighing 7 lbs. 8½ ozs.  An angel from heaven.  Proud grandparents are Kay and Bob Connors; Ann and Dave Nelson.  Great-grandparents are Jean Nelson, and Mary and Peter Holden.  Special thanks to Dr. Kravitz and all the nurses at the Grace.**

Crocker / Moore
Stephen and Lisa joyfully announce the birth of a son at the Grace General Hospital on November 9, 1999.  A brother for Emily and Eva.  Proud grandparents are Bert and Rosemary Crocker and Libby Moore.**

Devereaux / Manning
Darren and Mary Lou (Manning) are thrilled to announce the early arrival of their precious little girl. Brooklyn Taylor arrived eight weeks early on November 16, 1999 weighing 4 pounds, four ounces. Daddy and Mommy got the best Christmas present when their little girl was released from the Grace Neo-Natal Unit, on December 21. Proud first-time grandparents, Patrick and Elizabeth Manning (Torbay), and the seventh grandchild for Marg Devereaux (Logy Bay). Her Poppy Devereaux is looking down on her from heaven. Proud great-grandmothers; Mary Connors (St. John's), Mary Manning (Torbay), and Anastasia Carrigan (Logy Bay). Thanks to Doctors Roche, Mate Bennett for their pre-natal care. Very special thanks to Dr. Kwa and all the staff of the Grace Neo-Natal Unit who took excellent care of our little girl, until she could come home.**

Dillon
Mark and Kathie are pleased to announce the birth of their son,  Kurk Patrick, born November 16, 1999, at the Grace Hospital, weighing in at a whopping 10 pounds 8.3 ounces.  Special thanks to Dr. Heidi Kravitz and all the staff at the Grace.**

Dunn / Royle
Harley and Herma (Royle) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their precious baby boy. A Dream Come True!  Spencer Harley Charles was born November 30, 1999 at 7:56 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz..  Delighted are step-sisters Crystal and Holly, step-brother Stephen. Proud grandmother Christie Royle in Ontario and great-grandmother Eleanor Royle in Grand Bank.  Thank you to Dr. Walley and Dr. Will, nurses Joan Dalton and Molly Tucker.  A very special thank you to the Best Dad ever for his support through it all. 

Elliott / King
Born to Bob and Lynn (nee King) another precious baby boy, Samuel Montero Elliott at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington State, USA on November 4, 1999 at 3:55 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz., a brother for Nicholas.  Proud grandparents are Robert Elliott of Seattle, Washington; and Micaela Monterro of Tucson, Arizona, and Marie and Bill King of Wasaga Beach, Ontario (formerly of St. John's, Newfoundland).**

Finn / Sexton
Darrell and Mary (Sexton), are proud to announce the early arrival of their first child, Ryan David on November 9, 1999, weighing 6 lbs. ¼ ozs.  First grandchild for David and Sandra Finn and 17^th grandchild for the late Irene Sexton.  Special thanks to Dr. Johanne Lacelle, Jennifer Tippett,R.N. and caseroom staff.**

Forward / Pear
Rob and Jayna (Pear) are pleased to announce the arrival of Simon Robert, born November 8, 1999, weighing 8 lbs.  Big sister Adele is delighted with her new brother.  Proud grandparents are Wince and Peggy Pear, Bob and Della Forward.  Many, many thanks to Dr.'s Kum, Keeping, Gill, Pugh and Mate.  Also a heartfelt thanks to the staff in the case room, especially Sheila, Ann and Lisa.  Thank you, as well, to the second floor OBS staff.**

Francois / Moore
Oliver and Jane (nee Moore) announce with joy the birth of their daughter Elsa Jeanne on November 1, 1999 at Clermont-Ferrand, France.  A sister for Charlotte and a granddaughter for Jeanette and Daniel Francois of Luisgny-sur-Barse, France and Betty and Dave Moore of St. John's, Newfoundland. 

Hayden / Harvey
Tom, Mary and big brother Riley proudly announce the birth of Nathan Albert, born at 5:36 a.m. on November 5, 1999 at the Grace Hospital, weighing 8 lbs. 7¼ ozs.  Proud grandparents are Albert Harvey of Ferryland and Alice Hayden of Calvert.  Also, great grandmother Margaret Aylward. Looking down from heaven are Poppy Bill Hayden and Nanny Eleanor Harvey.  Many thanks to Dr. Alteen and Dr. Pike for their prenatal care.  Thanks to Dr. Heidi Kravitz and all the nurses on the second and fourth floors.**

Hickey / Power
Todd and Shannon (nee Power) are thrilled to welcome into the world their first child, Jarod John, born 1:02 a.m., Monday, November 8, 1999, weighing 7 lbs.  First-time grandparents are Mary and John Hickey, O'Donnell's, S.M.B., 10th grandchild for Mary and John Power, Admiral's Beach, S.M.B..  Special thanks to Dr.'s O'Shea, Few, Gill and Kwa, Grace Hospital staff caseroom and second floor nurses.  Thanks to family, friends and visitors for your help, support and prayers. Jarod, we are so happy you are finally here!  Mom and Jarod congratulate Dad for being so brave!**

Howlett / Mayo
Dave and Judy Anne (Mayo) are blessed with an early Christmas present on November 29, 1999, the birth of their first child.  She's beautiful, she's special, she's their darling little angel, Taylor Catherine.  Anxious to be with Mommy and Daddy for Christmas and wanting Santa to visit her house, Taylor arrived almost 5 weeks early and still weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz..  Taylor is the first grandchild for Kay and Frank Mayo and the 19^th grandchild for Helen and Ed Howlett.  Taylor is welcomed with joy by her many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Special thanks to Dr. Pike, Dr. Pugh, Dr. Hutton, case room staff, neo-natal staff, and staff of the 2^nd floor, Grace Hospital.  Mommy would also like to thank Daddy and Ros for assisting with Taylor's arrival, especially Daddy for his love and support through it all.  Watching over Taylor from heaven is her very own special Guardian Angel, her great grand nanny, Isabel Layman. 

Hynes / Stamp
Glenn and Christine (Stamp) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first child, a beautiful girl, Madison Eileen, born on November 12th, 1999 at 4:18 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 9  1/4 ozs.  Proud grandparents are George and Christine Hynes, and the first time grandparents Ed and Judy Stamp; proud great-grandmother Eileen Marshall.  A very special thanks to Dr. Pike and all the staff at the Grace Hospital.** 

Kean / Seviour
Born to Sue and Bill of Saint John, New Brunswick on November 29, 1999, at baby boy, Gregory William, 8 lbs. 7¼ ozs.  A little brother for Sara.  Proud grandparents are George and Alice Seviour, St. John's and Dawn and Walter Kane of Saint John, New Brunswick. 

Lawlor / Clowe
Glenn, Lorna and big brother Kyle are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Kaitlyn Alice, born November 9, 1999 weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz..  Proud grandparents are Will and Lill Lawlor, Cappahayden and Aust and Alice Clowe, Ferryland.  Great-grandparents Mrs. Carmel Lawlor, Cappahayden, Mrs. Sadie Brazil, Renews and Mrs. Louise Croft, Aquaforte.  Thanks to Dr. Pike, case room nurses, especially Lorna and Heather and staff  second floor.  Special thanks to Aunt Jennifer, Aunt Lisa and most of all Daddy for all their love and support.

Lee / Weir
A baby sister for Jordan. Francis and Gloria (nee Weir) are happy to announce the birth of their baby girl, Kristyn Sarah, born November 7, 1999 at 8:28 A M., weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz..  Proud grandparents Olive and Clarence Weir and Hilda and Murray Lee.  A special thanks to Dr. Kravitz and all staff of second and fourth floor Grace Hospital.**

Loveless / Forsey
Bonnie and Paul are proud to announce the arrival of Daniel Justin on November 2, 1999.  Proud grandparents are Sandra and Howard Forsey, Betty and Berkley Loveless.  Special thanks to Dr. Roche and caseroom nurse Darlene Flemming.**

Mamye / Walsh
Charles and Sandy (Walsh) are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a healthy baby girl, Emily Laura, on November 25, 1999 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz.. Proud grandparents are Larry and Ann Walsh, St. John's and Charlie and Arlene Mamye of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.**

Martin / Larocque
Stephen and Dominique (nee Larocque) are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Laura on November 10^th, 1999 at 2:31 p.m., 6 lbs. 11 oz..  A sister for Gilliane.  Special thanks to Dr. Kravitz and Laval and caseroom staff.**

Mercer / Churchill
Nicholas is a big brother!  Ernie and Barb (nee Churchill) are proud to announce the arrival of their second child, Melissa Nichole, born November 5, 1999 at 10:07 p.m., weighing 9 lbs. 2 oz..  Proud grandparents are Nellie Churchill, and Wilf and Margaret Mercer.  Watching over Melissa from heaven is Poppy Stan Churchill.  Many thanks to Doctors Green, Crane, Bartellas and O'Leary, to 4th floor nurse Sheila and all the 2nd floor nursing staff.  Also thanks again to Daddy for being there with Mommy and Melissa, and to Nanny Churchill for taking such good care of Nicholas.**

Morrissey / Coffey
A precious baby sister for Benjamin. Brian, Jackie (Coffey) and big brother Benjamin announce the birth of Abygail Kate, born on November 25, 1999 at 8:27 am at the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow, NS.. Abygail weighted 9 lbs. 1½ ozs.. Proud grandparents, Mildred and Edgar Coffey of Newbridge and Mary Morrissey of St. John's. Great-grandmother, Catherine Coffey of St. John's.**

O'Grady / Williams
Dennis and Stella are pleased to announce the arrival of Hayley Mac Alyce, a beautiful little sister for Ashlie and Leah. MPSA's newest member!  Born November 10, 1999, 8 lbs. 9 oz..  Grandfathers; Frederick Williams, Thomas O'Grady.  Grandmothers;  (Deceased); Olga  Williams; Alice O'Grady.  Special thanks to all family, friends, Dr. Halley, Dr. Bennett, fourth and second floor staff. 

Osmond / Pike
Thomas Samuel Ian, is one month old today.  Born November 11^th, 1999 at 5:15 a.m., 8 pounds 2.5 ounces.  Proud parents are Ian and Suzanne.  Excited grandparents are Humphrey and Maggie Pike and Gerald and Sandra Osmond.  Special thanks to Darlene on the fourth floor and to Dr. Bennett and her staff. 

Osmond / Sheppard
Alvin and Jackie pleased to announce the arrival of their first child, a beautiful daughter, Kathleen Irene Louise, born November 23, 1999, at 5:28 AM and weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz..  Kathleen is welcomed  by grandparents John and Irene Sheppard of St. John's (8^th grandchild) and James and Louise Osmond of Baie Verte (4^th grandchild).  Baby Kathleen would like to thank Great Nanny Drover, who went to heaven a few weeks ago, for keeping watch over her and praying for her safe arrival.  Sincere thanks to Dr.'s Pike and Singh, caseroom nurses Margaret Ann and Karen and second floor OBS nurses at the Grace Hospital.  Mommy says a special thanks to Daddy for his love and support on this special day.  Thanks as well to Nanny and Poppy Sheppard and Aunts Michelle, Wendy, Heather and Chris for being there for the whole show. 

Peddle / Gardner
Mark and Anna are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Kate Virginia Peddle.  She was born on November 5, 1999 weighing 8 pounds. ¾ ounces.  Proud grandparents are James and Nellie Peddle and Robert and Hazeroth Gardner.  Special thanks to Aunt Millie Drodge for her wonderful love and support; and to birthing coach, Annette White, who was invaluable to Mom and Dad.  Also, special thanks to nurse Florence King and all nursing staff at the Grace Hospital for their excellent level of care for Mom and Baby.**

Perry / Sears Jacob has a brother! Keith and Joan are the very proud parents of beautiful little Benjamin.  Born November 2, 1999, weighing 6 pounds 9.5 ounces.  Lucky grandparents are Bill and Joan Sears, Seal Cove, CBS; Munden Perry in St. Stephen, New Brunswick and Nanny Evelyn Perry watching over from heaven.  Thanks to the Grace caseroom staff.  Especially Annette Coates and Dr. Bennett.  Thanks also to Dr. Mark Norris.  A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Tennent, Kay Tennent, and Dr. O'Grady, who made it all possible.**

Petten / Sullivan
Barry and Rhonda (née Sullivan) and big sister Morgan are proud to announce the safe arrival of a beautiful baby girl, Mackenzie Nicole, born November 16, 1999 at 12:31 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz..  Proud grandparents are Nanny and Poppy Sullivan (Audrey and Cecil), St. John's; Nanny Petten (Myrtle) and Poppy Mac (Malcolm), Foxtrap; and watching proudly from heaven, Poppy Petten (Calvin). Special thanks to second and fourth floor nurses at the Grace General Hospital for their care, and a very special thank you to Dr. Bannister, for her exceptional care and patience.**

Phillips / Ryan
Dale and Laura (Ryan) are overjoyed to announce the long-awaited arrival of their first child. Alexander Dale was born at 3:36 p.m. on November 18^th, 1999 weighing in at 8 lbs. 13 oz..  He is welcomed by loving and proud grandparents Marie and Damien Ryan and Marina and George Phillips, as well as a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.  Thank you to the world-class care givers at the Grace Hospital, especially case room nurses Donna, Michelle, Molly, June and Lisa.  Special thanks to Dr. Heidi Kravitz for the "marvy" job she did with the delivery and prenatal care.  "Life begins at 40". 

Pierce / Halley
David and Lynn (neee Halley) and big sister Meghan are delighted to announce the birth of Joshua David, on November 27, 1999, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz..  Proud grandparents are Barbara Halley of St. John's at Dianne and Russell Graham of Port aux Basques;  great-grandmother Mary Strickland of Port aux Basques.  Heartfelt thanks to Dr.'s Alteen, Kravitz and Will and the staff at the Grace Hospital.  A very special thanks to Nanny Halley, aunt Sharon and Barbara Cadigan for taking such good care of Meghan.  Watching over precious little Joshua is his angel Poppy (Jim), Halley.

Pittman / Brown
Malcolm and Marcella (nee Brown) are thrilled to announce the birth of their precious baby girl. Jennifer Janice was born at 9:16 am on November 29, 1999 at the Grace Hospital, weighing 5 lbs 14½ ozs.. The Boys--Ben, Jeremie and Chad finally have a little sister! Chad is waiting patiently for Jennifer to play "dinky cars" with him, his first words to her were: "Here's a dinky car for you". Proud grandparents are Sam and Agnes Wells of St. John's, and Fred and Doris Pittman of Rocky Harbour. A sincere thank you to Dr. Donald Tennent and his wonderful team, Dr. Heidi Kravitz and Dr. Sharon Laval, and nurses and staff on the 2^nd and 4^th floors. Jennifer would like to thank Aunt Gloria, Aunt Karole and Uncle Gary. "Welcome Jennifer, our littlest angel."

Pollock / MacLaggan
Under the close and watchful eye from above of Poppy Dr.A. W. Pollock and Poppy Bryan MacLaggan, darling Helen Sarah arrived into the waiting arms of Mommy and Daddy, Heather and Thomas A.MacLaggan. Born on Friday, November 5 at 11:45 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz..  Bringing much joy to Nannas Helen Pollock,  St. John's, and Donalda MacLaggan, Toronto.  Many thanks to midwife Robin Beaudry, Dr. Patrick O'Shea, and to Daddy Thomas for his unwavering support.**

Power
Ian and Kathy are proud to announce the early, but safe arrival of their precious son, Kyle Ian on November 27, 1999, weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz..  Best wishes from proud grandparents Nanny Rose and Gus, Poppy John and Marg.  Watching proudly from heaven is Nanny Alfreda, as his Guardian Angel.  Special thanks to Nanny Rose for her wonderful love and support and to birthing coach and godmother Colleen O'Brien, who was invaluable to Mom and Dad.  Special thanks to Daddy for being so wonderful through it all.  Sincere thanks to Dr. Kelly Bennett and to Dr. Allison Hillman for their excellent prenatal care, as well to Dr. Joan Crane and Dr. Anne Williams.  A very sincere thanks to Dr.'s Healey, Dr. Cooper, and Dr. Cherry Pike for your outstanding medical care and compassion delivering Kyle to his Mom and Dad.  Many heartfelt thanks to the Grace Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Janeway Special Care Unit for your love and support.  Many thanks to the wonderful to staff at the Grace of the second floor and fourth floor, especially nurse Bev Purcey for your excellent coaching and constant encouragement; to Hannah, Sonia, Paddy and Marie for your love and support.  Kyle sends love to Mom for making this day happen and to Dad for his never ending love and support.  We are truly blessed today, as God watches over and protects us all.   

Power / Kennedy
Bob, Denise and big sister Jasmine Power, would like to welcome baby Katie to their family. Katie was born November 4, 1999, she was 6 lbs. 8 oz.. Special thanks to Denise's sisters Barbara and Sharon, Mom and Dad Kennedy, other family members and friends for their support. Watching over Katie from heaven, her deceased grandparents David and Kay Power. Also many thanks to caseroom nurses Michelle and Evelyn and Drs. Kelly Bennett and Cheryl Pugh for helping to make this such a wonderful experience.**

Reid / Hurley
Michael and Patricia (Hurley), announce with joy the birth of their beautiful daughter, Danielle Patricia, born on November 22, 1999, weighing 7 lbs. 9½ ozs..  Proud grandparents are Mike and Jean Reid and Marie and the late Louis Hurley.  Special thanks to Dr. White and nurses and staff at the second and fourth floors at the Grace Hospital.

Roberts / Bungay
Ken and Roxanne (Bungay) are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Nicholas John, on November 20, 1999, weighing in at 4 lbs. 11 ozs.. We would like to thank the Drs. and nurses at the Burin Peninsula Hospital and at the NICU and Special Care Nursery at the Janeway.

Rossiter / Foley
A baby sister for Jacob to love. Leanne and Paul are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby daughter, Anna Mikalla, born November 18, 1999 at 11:21 p.m. and weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz.. Congratulations to Nanny and Poppy Rossiter and Nanny and Poppy Foley. Special thanks to the staff at the Grace Hospital.**

Singleterry / Putt
Pat Singleterry and Lolly Putt are proud to announce the arrival of their granddaughter, Riley Morgan Rose.  Born to Cliff and Cory Singleterry on November 5, 1999 in Surrey, British Columbia.  Riley is also welcomed by her aunt Kerry Singleterry, uncle Todd and cousins Bill and Tom.**

Sinnott / Drake
Wayne and Mary Ann (Drake) and big brothers Rodney and Wayne are thrilled to announce the birth of beautiful Taylor Sara.  Taylor was born on November 24, 1999 at 5:41 P.M., weighing 6 lbs 11½ ozs.  Proud grandparents are John and Sarah Drake of Burin and Mary Sinnott of St. John's.  Watching over Taylor from heaven is her grandfather William Sinnott.  Sincere thanks to Dr. Jeff White for excellent prenatal and postnatal care, caseroom nurses Beverly and Molly, and student nurse, A. Collette Genge, also to all the second floor nurses, Grace General Hospital.  Mommy says a special thanks to Daddy and Aunt Loretta for their love and support.

Snow / Taylor
Robert and Darleen (Taylor) are proud to announce the safe arrival of Sarah Joan, a little sister for John. Sarah was born November 13, 1999 at 3:46 a.m., weighing 7 pounds 15¾ ounces and 52 cm. long.  Sarah is the first granddaughter of Robert and Joan Snow and the second for Sam and Joan Taylor. Sarah is also the first great-granddaughter of Sarah Mooney, her namesake.  Special thanks to Dr. Sarah Healey and nurses Joanne Delahunty, Bev. Percy and all the helpful staff at the Grace.**

Templeton / Colton
Jim and Kristann (Colton) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their precious baby boy, Samuel David Bruce, on November 2, 1999, weighing 9 lbs.Proud grandparents are Bruce and Paula Templeton and David and Carol Colton and great-grandparents Derrick Bowring and Gladys Templeton.  Special thanks to Dr.'s Green, Roche, Tennent and Pugh, as well as the Grace Hospital second and fourth floor nursing staff, especially case room nurse Janet.  Mommy and Sam would also like to thank Daddy for all his love and support. ** 

Tuck / Ludlow
Douglas and Kelly (nee Ludlow) thank God for the safe arrival of their precious daughter, Hannah Kay Evelyn, born at the Carbonear Hospital on Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 11:07 a.m., weighing 9 lbs. 14 oz..  Proud grandparents are Bruce and Kay Ludlow and Clarence and Evelyn Tuck of Grand Falls-Winsor.  Many thanks to Drs. Ivany and Marais and all the nurses on the fifth floor of Carbonear Hospital for their wonderful attention and care.**

Tucker
Congratulations to Kathy and Dean Tucker on the birth of their baby girl, Katherine Hannah Skye, born November 19, 1999, Foothills Hospital, Calgary.  Proud grandparents Jack and Marion Tucker, St. John's.  Best Wishes from family and friends.**

Vincent / Pardy
Rod and Leanne are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful son, MacKenzie Maxwell Richard, born November 6, 1999, weighing 6 lbs., 11¼ ozs, at Brandon General Hospital, Manitoba.  Delighted first-time grandparents are Lewis and Ida Vincent, St. John's and Richard and Myra Pardy, St. Bernard's.  Everyone looks forward to MacKenzie's visit to Newfoundland in the spring.

Walsh / Corrigan
Steve and Patricia (Corrigan) are delighted to announce the arrival of their first child, a son.  Joseph Thomas was born on November 12, 1999, at 10:27 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz..  Proud grandparents are Joe and Leonce Walsh of St. Brendan's, Bonavista Bay, and Thomas and Sarah Corrigan of Trepassey.  Many thanks to Dr. Johanne Lacelle, as well as second and fourth floor staff of the Grace.  Special thanks to Daddy and Aunt Joan for being such wonderful coaches. 

White / Walsh
Albert and Sandra (Walsh), would like to announce the early, but safe arrival of their twin babies on November 5, 1999.  A boy, Christian Edward born to 6:30 p.m., weighing 5 lbs. 6¼ ozs and a girl, Meghan Elizabeth born 6:34 p.m., weighing 5 lbs. 9 oz..  Grandparents Josephine White and Agnes Walsh, of St. Brendan's.  Thanks to Dr. Kravitz, Chandra, O'Leary and the nursing staff of the caseroom, neonatal ICU and  second floor OBS. A very special thanks to Dr.'s O'Grady and Sungh, and Aunt Heather Rees.

Whitten / O' Neill
It's a boy! Glen and Kelly (O'Neill) Whitten are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their precious little angel, Morgan Alexandre Donald, born November 16, 1999 at 9:50 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz..  Proud grandparents Don and Rose O'Neill, Bob and Helen Whitten.  Daddy would like to thank Mommy for a beautiful son and commend her strength and courage.  Mommy would like to thank Daddy for his excellent care and support.  A very  special thanks to Dr. Cherry Pike for outstanding medical care and compassion.**

Willar / Carter
Dayna and Don welcome with love their precious son, Samuel Donald Carman, weighing 8 lbs. at 4:34 p.m., November 30, 1999.  A brother for Hayley.  Proud grandparents are Laurie and Claire Willar of Paradise, and Don (Sr.) and Theresa Carter of Mount Pearl.  Great grandmothers Mary  Rockwell and Mary Casey.  Special thanks to Dr. Cherry Pike for her excellent care, the staff at the Grace, and to Daddy, Aunt Denise and Mom for their coaching and support.

Williams / Dobbin
Greg  and Karen are delighted to announce the birth of their first child, Noah Shaun, on November 17, 1999 at 10:54 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz..  His arrival is joyfully greeted by grandparents: Shaun and Loretta Dobbin, and  Bill and Doreen Williams of St. John's; great-grandparents: Wilfred and Mary Costello (Ferryland), Bill Maher (St. John's) and watching lovingly over Mommy and Noah from heaven, the most special Angel, Mom Maher (Mary Maher).  Also thrilled at Noah's arrival are  members of the Dobbin, Williams, Maher and Costello families.  Our little all-star sends special thanks to Doctors O'Shea, Dwyer, Will, Hanson and Kathir; case room nurses: Donna Waterman, Karen Fanning, Michelle Randell, and Diane Parsons; and nurses of the Antennatal Assessment Unit and second floor of the Grace Hospital. Noah sends love to Mom   for making this special day happen and to Dad for his never ending support and encouragement.  We are truly blessed today. **

Withers / Janssen
Mary Carole and Jack Withers are delighted to announce the birth of their grandson, Nicolaas Edward John Janssen, 7 lbs. 10 oz..  Born November 14, 1999, to Karen Withers Janssen and Dr. Nicolaas Janssen of Nanaimo, British Columbia.