GAETZ - James and Bobbi Jo are pleased to announce the arrival of JAXON AMBLER GAETZ born Tuesday, July 1, 1997, at 10:59 pm, weighing 8 lbs 2 ozs. Proud grandparents are Bernice Gaetz of Calgary, AB, Ed and Joan Gaetz of Mayne Island, BC and Bob and Helen Ambler of Lloydminster, AB. Thank you to Dr Smyth, Dr Rosengarten, Beth and Paulette of Rocky View Hospital (7/19/97).

GAWALKO - "A STAR IS BORN" The crowd cheered wildly as 7 lbs. 6 ozs., McKENNA PAIGE made her first stage debut on May 15, 1997. Her solo performance brought tears to the eyes of her biggest fans and parents Teresa and Bruce as her song cried into their hearts. Special thanks to stage managers Patty and Penny who helped make the event possible. Thrilled grandparents Fred and Beth Baumann of Red Deer and Donna and Orest Gawalko of Drayton Valley and their families gave a standing ovation at a private encore performance. Check your listings and watch for the McKenna World Tour coming to a stage near you (6/6/97).

GELL/VALERIO - Bradley and Annette are pleased to announce the birth of MARISSA LILINA RUTH GELL. Logan's sister was born, at home, November 13, 1997 at 2:00 a.m., 7 lbs., 13 oz. Proud grandparents are Nina and Tony Valerio, and Phyllis and Stuart Gell all of Calgary. Special thanks to midwives Sara Day and Karen Myrfield (11/14/97).

GIBBS - Nick and Judy (nee Irvine) and big sister Katie are very happy to announce the birth of NATALIE JOANNE, born July 9, 1997, weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. Proud grandparents are Don and Marion Irvine of Calgary, Pauline May of England and great-grandmother Nora Irvine of Ontario. Special thanks to Dr. Robert Page and the nursing staff at the Rockyview Hospital (7/19/97).

GOLDING/JOHNSON - Chris, Tamara and big sister Hannah are happy to announce the birth of ELEANOR LOUISE, born on October 12, 1997, at 4:21 a.m., weighing 8 lbs, 11 ozs. A half sister for Stephanie. Proud grandparents are Joyce and Joe Oman and Floyd and Ruth Johnson of Calgary; Jack and Ann Golding of Saint John, NB (10/25/97).

GONZALEZ - Luis and Theresa Arnfinson are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, NATALIE PHYLLIS CARMEN, a sister to Antonio, born June 24, 1997, at 3:40 p.m., 7 lbs 3 oz. Special thanks to Dr. Cenaiko and staff at Peter Lougheed Hospital (6/28/97).

GORUK - Dennis and Anna are very proud to announce the safe arrival of their second grandson CHRISTIAN MARC WILLIAM PASTERIS, born May 23, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. weighing 6 lbs., 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. The long awaited first child of Bernadette and Paolo Pasteris who are still on Cloud Nine (6/6/97).

GOUT - Carol is pleased to announce the arrival of a "very precious little package", ALEXANDRA REBECCA. Born December 4, 1997, weighing 7lbs, 2 ozs. 19 inches long. Thank you very much, Mom (12/7/97).

GRAVERSEN - Katherine and Ole are very happy to announce the birth of our son, ERIK DONALD, born November 18, 1997 at 09:55 hours, weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. Special thanks to Dr. Connie Ellis and staff at Foothills Hospital (12/13/97).

GRAHAM - Barry, Debbie and big sister Melissa are happy to announce the arrival of RYAN WAYNE, weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs., born 3:01 a.m. on October 11, 1997. Special thanks to Dr. Sutton and the nursing staff at the Rockyview Hospital (11/1/97).

GRAHAM - Wayne and Laurie are pleased to announce the birth of KYLE ALAN, born September 13, 1997 at 6:06 a.m. weighing 5lbs, 15ozs. A little brother for sister Sabrina. Special thanks to Vernie, Dr. Nixdorff and the staff at the Rockyview Hospital (9/17/97).

GRIEBEL-KAULBACK - Feliz and Navidad rejoice in the arrival of QUENTIN LINUS MAX, son of Claudia and Max, born October 16, 1997 at 11:47 p.m., weighing 7 lbs, 12 ozs. Proud grandparents are Christel, Lilla and Wilf. Special thanks to Dr. Currie and the team, Annette, and the nurses at the Peter Lougheed Centre and everyone else who cheered us on (10/25/97).

GUISE - Barry and Jane are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, DEVIN THOMAS, born June 21, 1997 weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Special thanks to Dr. D. Graham, Dr. Spratt, Dr. Moscovitz and the nurses at Rockyview Hospital (7/12/97).