Births

RAWLINS/POTSKIN Amanda and Len, along with Hunter, would like to announce the arrival of Hunters baby brother Hudson Leonard Glen Potskin, weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces, born October 6, 2008. A special thanks to Cindy in LDR, Uncle Laurel and Nana Marie (Sis)

Proud parents Ryan Boyd and Brooke Turner, as well as big sister Bryn Boyd are happy to announce the birth of Zoe Autumn Boyd. She finally arrived into the world on the evening of September 24th, weighing a very healthy 9lbs, 1oz. A very special thank-you to midwife Karin Gerlach, her assistant Bobbi, and the staff at PGRH for making this birth such a wonderful and positive experience.

Mykaela Brenda Pavka has carefully chosen her parents, Mark Pavka & Brenda Irwin (formerly of Prince George, BC) Born: Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 9:50 pm Hospital: Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, AB. Weight: 8 pounds Length: 21 1/4" Heartfelt gratitude goes out to: Stonegate Medical Centre - Dr. Ahmed Elmezughi & Nurse Kim Carstairs Optimum Wellness Clinic - Dr. Claude Weichel, Chiropractor & Doreen Olds General Hospital - Dr. Wray, Nurse Lori & the emergency room personnel Didsbury General Hospital - Dr. Jaffir, Nurse Kim & the emergency room personnel Mountain View Regional Emergency Response Team Foothills Medical Centre - Dr. Birch, Dr. Brain, Dr. Cooper, Nurse Brittany, Nurse Natalie, Nurse/Midwife Omala, Nurse Nikki, Nurse Elaine & all the medical personnel in both Unit 51 & Unit 52 Doula - Kelly Friesen Our supportive family members - Ronald & Marion Horinek (of Porter & McMillan Insurance); James Irwin and Buddy Thank you again to all of our family, friends and neighbours for the food, flowers and gifts that have been dropped by our house this past week. Mommy and Mykaela are both doing great and cannot wait to meet you all!

McNICOL - Alexander James surprised Mom Jay Spietzl & Dad Mike McNicol and everyone by arriving on August 26, 2008 at 2:02 am, a month early. First grand baby for Mike's parents Anne & Jim McNicol and Jay's parents Bonnie & Ron Dallyn and Denny Spietzl.

REDDEN - Bob & Sonja along with big brothers Robert & Joseph are thrilled to announce the birth of Julia Christine on Aug 29, 2008 at 14:00hr, weigh 7lb 8oz. Proud grandparents are Christine & Herbert Tobisch and Rosemary & Robert Redden. Very special thanks to midwife Karin Gerlach for her fantastic care and to granny for all her help

BOUEY/ CUTLER - Mason Daniel James Cutler was born to proud parents Shannon Bouey and James Cutler on 08/08/08 in Parksville, B.C. weighing 7 lbs, 10 1/2 ozs, perfectly healthy and happy. Everyone is totally thrilled!

FINDEN - Michael James Lee was delivered on Aug 3, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. weighing 8lbs 5oz. Proud parents are Darcy & Katherine Finden and big brothers David & Christopher Foster. We would like to thank everyone at the labor delivery dept at the PG hospital for their care and support. Special thanks to Jill, Taya and Dr Sawchuk.

Finally - he has arrived!! Kerry and Eve and big brother Darcy are pleased to announce the arrival of Jack James MacDonald. He was born on August 1, 2008 at 12:51am at Royai Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. Special thanks to Dr. O'Connell and the nursing staff at RIH and a big thank you to Dr. Duckett for all her encouragement and support!!

DIONNE - Korben Dean born August 6, 2008, 9lbs 2oz. Proud parents Brett Dionne and Tiffany Qualls. Special thanks to Dr. Tsang.

Nishnik - Josh, Michelle and big sisters Hannah, Kaitlyn welcome Cole Bernard, born July 20th weighing 9lbs.9oz.

BALLUM -My little brother is here! Born on our Great Great Grandmothers July 4th birthday at New Westminster, at 7:33 am, w weighing 6lbs 12oz to Jason & Yeoung Hwa, Everett Hajun Edward Ballum. Greatful grandparents Spud & Shirley Ballum of Prince George and Byoung Kuhn & Young Bae Cho of Seoul, Korea

SYBRANDY; Kevin,Mystee and KaitlynofVanderhoof are happy to announce the birth of their beautiful son and brother; Ethan Adrian. Born onJune 27, 2008@03:55 amin the Vanderhoof hospital.A6 lb 3oz bundle of joy measuring 21 1/2". Proud grandparents are George and Lori Sybrandy and Terry and Nancy McKay of Prince George. Thank you to the Vanderhoof hospital staff and Dr Makin for fantastic care!

DOMENIS - Trevor Gino, born July 9, 2008. Proud brother Isaac, parents Graham and Melanie, grandparents Ron and Joan Freed of Salmon Arm and Mario and Sandra Domenis of Prince George are so happy to welcome him.

'IT'S TWINS!' HANISON-NAGEL - (nee: Barker) Maley Julianna is thrilled to announce the birth of her two sisters! Avoly Danielle & Mylah Samara were born on July 15th, 2008 at 4:54 a.m. and 4:59 a.m., both weighing 6lbs 2ozs and measuring 191/4" long. Proud parents are Tyler and Amanda. Avoly & Mylah are the 8th and 9th grandchildren for Stephen and Carrie Hanison-Nagel and 6th & 7th grandchildren for Wesley and Tammy Barker. Thank you to our family and friends for their help and support. Also special thanks to Dr. Odulio and Dr. Van Rensburg, as well as all the staff in Labour and Delivery, Maternity and the NICU for the great care we have received. We are so blessed.

JORDAN - Proud parents James and Tara, along with big sisters Jocelyn and Jenna, are happy to announce the birth of Julia Madison. Born July 22, 2008 at 12:45pm, weighing 5 lbs 5 oz and 18.5 inches in length. Thrilled grandparents are Kevin and Maggie Vardy and George and Sherry Jordan. Special thanks to Doctors Fredeen and Closson and to Nurse Thea for all their help and support. Welcome to the world little Julia.

'IT'S TWINS!' HANISON-NAGEL - (nee: Barker) Maley Julianna is thrilled to announce the birth of her two sisters! Avoly Danielle & Mylah Samara were born on July 15th, 2008 at 4:54 a.m. and 4:59 a.m., both weighing 6lbs 2ozs and measuring 191/4" long. Proud parents are Tyler and Amanda. Avoly & Mylah are the 8th and 9th grandchildren for Stephen and Carrie Hanison-Nagel and 6th & 7th grandchildren for Wesley and Tammy Barker. Thank you to our family and friends for their help and support. Also special thanks to Dr. Odulio and Dr. Van Rensburg, as well as all the staff in Labour and Delivery, Maternity and the NICU for the great care we have received. We are so blessed.

JORDAN - Proud parents James and Tara, along with big sisters Jocelyn and Jenna, are happy to announce the birth of Julia Madison. Born July 22, 2008 at 12:45pm, weighing 5 lbs 5 oz and 18.5 inches in length. Thrilled grandparents are Kevin and Maggie Vardy and George and Sherry Jordan. Special thanks to Doctors Fredeen and Closson and to Nurse Thea for all their help and support. Welcome to the world little Julia.

BRAY - July 5, 2008 at 12:20AM, born to John, Vanessa and big brother Zackery Bray, Grandparents Bill and Terri Whitwick, Aunties Carol and Kristen Whitwick and Great Grandparents Bill and Sara Whitwick, our precious baby boy Joshua George John Bray.

It's A Girl! Jon Boxerman and Samantha Richmond are very excited to announce the arrival of their daughter Jaden Marie Boxerman. Born June 6th 2008, weight 7lbs, 2oz. Thanks to all family for help and support.

IT'S A GIRL!! JONES - Dan and Lonne (nee Thompson) have completed their family and Hayden can finally say he is a big brother! Madison Paige was born June 13, 2008 at Sturgeon Hospital, St. Albert, AB, topping the scales at 10lbs 10 oz and measuring 21" long! Overjoyed and now relaxed grandparents are Tim and Gail Thompson of Prince George, BC and Rene and Nancy Jones of Edmonton, AB. Big heartfelt thank you to all the nurses at Sturgeon Hospital and Dr. Carol Linton.