GEAUVREAU (BURNS) Jamie and Rebecca of Powassan have been blessed with a son, Jack Patrick Geauvreau. Jack was born at North Bay General Hospital on Tuesday October 13, 2009, weighing 8lbs., 5oz., 21.5 inches long. Proud Grandparents are Marvin and Charron Geauvreau of North Bay and Dan and Vicki Burns of Goulais River.

DORAZIO (Gowans) A STAR IS BORN! Alicia and Dave are proud to announce the birth of their first round draft pick, Dallas Lucas Domenic Dorazio. He was born Monday December 21 2009 at 5:38pm, weighing in at 6lbs 10oz. and 20 inches long. Excited Nono and Nana are Domenic and Yolanda Dorazio. First time Grandpa is Bob Gowans (Marlene). Great Gram Teresa Tadashore is excited to know her “Little Cowboy” is finally here, with Grandma Lucille watching over from heaven. Dallas is looking forward to learning the playbook from his cousin Solana and is the first nephew for Auntie So, Uncle Hoe and Andrea. Loved so dearly by many family and friends especially Armando and Linda Cavallo. Thanks to Dr. Zher and Julie Briglio for wonderful prenatal care and Dr Gupta for a safe delivery. A very special thank you to Shirley and the outstanding staff at the SAH Maternity Ward for their help, care and guidance throughout the labour and birth.

Muto, Carmen Richard Marc and Elisa are excited to announce the birth of their son, Carmen Richard, born on October 23, 2009. He weighed in at 7lbs. 8oz. Carmen is the first grandchild for Rick Sturgeon (Lauretta) and Ann Mullins (Murray) and second grandson for Carmen Muto (Debbie) and Theresa Muto (Dennis). Special thanks to Ginger Girard Fram and Terry Beale from the Midwives of Algoma for their excellent care and Carmen's safe arrival.

SCHINNERS:Agnes,Millie,Tracy,Beverly Schinners 5lbs 12 oz daughter of Ron C Schinners and Tracy Taylor of Victoria BC on Aug 5 2009. The Granddaughter of Ron W Schinners and Anne Marie Schinners of Sault Ste Marie Ontario.

AIKENS/DORAZIO - She's going to be a spoiled little girl! Leo and Sonia Aikens are excited to announce the arrival of their first child, Solana Gloria, who was born on her due date, July 18, 2009 at 2:35am, weighing 8lbs 8oz and 20¼ inches long. First time grandchild to Domenico and Yolanda Dorazio and Wilfred and Gloria Aikens. Solana is proud to be the first time niece to Dave and Alicia Dorazio, and Julia and Mitch Souliere. Also fondly loved by Armando and Linda Cavallo. A truly special thank you to our midwives, Fiona and Amanda, for the special care both before and after the birth as well as the caring nurses at the Sault Area Hospital. Additional thanks to everyone who helped welcome Solana home. We feel extremely blessed. Welcome to the world, our beautiful Sol.

GRAVELLE/BIRD Nathalie and Aaron are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their little baby boy, Rowan James Richard Bird. Born at the Sault Area Hospital on July 1st, his birthday was celebrated with fireworks. We weighed in at 7 lbs. 10 oz. and measured 20 ¼ inches. Proud grandparents are Richard and Helene Gravelle and Ron and Wendy Bird. Also welcomed by auntie Kerry and cousin Daniel. Thanks for all the wonderful prenatal care from Dr. Fam and Julie Briglio, Dr. Zehr for a safe delivery, and all the great nurses in labour and delivery.

LaPlante Melissa and Josh LaPlante are extremely proud to announce the arrival of Julia Madison, born December 23,2008 at 12:40 am. Weighing in at 7lbs 5oz and 19 inches long. Proud first time Grandparents are Tom McKersie and Heather Swift, and 4th grandchild for Joseph LaPlante. Julia is proud to be the Neice of Kim, Shawn, Dylan, Natasha, Jeff, Jenn, Andrew and Lindsay. Many thanks go out to Dr. Amimi and the wonderful Nursing staff at the maternity ward and NICU staff of the Sault Area Hospitals, Dr. Hergott and the wonderful staff at the Pregnancy center. What a wonderful Christmas Gift!!

Leclerc We are happy to announce the arrival of our son Keegan James Born on October 16th , 2008 8 lb. 12 oz. 20.5 inches long Proud Parents Richard Leclerc & Terri Wing Big Sister Michaela A special Thanks to all the Wonderful doctors and nurses In Labour and Delivery and the NIC Unit.

Brookes and Nick are thrilled to announce the arrival of their future little PGA Pro, Lincoln Stephen Daniel Tier. Lincoln arrived October 8, 2008, weighing 5lbs. Excited first-time grand parents are Dan Tier and Sherry and Steve Frechette, and first-time great-grandparents Jake and Shirley Hulko and Joyce Frechette. Lincoln can’t wait to meet Auntie Ashley (Paul) and Uncles Chris (Chrissy) and Scott. Special thank you to Fiona and Terry from Algoma Midwives for their excellent pre-natal care and to Dr. Hergott for ensuring Lincoln’s safe arrival. Lastly, Mommy would like to thank Daddy for his love and support.

BARTER: Nick and Tarina (Young) are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Freya Marilyn Kirsten Barter. Freya arrived on Sunday, July 13th, 2008 at 2:31am at the Whittington Hospital, in London, England, weighing in at 7 lbs. 4 oz. and measuring 19 3/4". She is the first granddaughter to Tom and Kirsten Young, first great granddaughter to Gary Thorkilson and first niece to uncles Bronson and Spencer and Aunties Shaina and Kendall. Freya will be attending her first Young family celebration in Canada in September Freya is the first grandchild of Dr. Dennis and Marilyn Barter of Kings Lynn, England and the first niece to uncles Tom, Matthew, John and Joe Barter in England.