Julian Nathaniel Castillo celebrated his first birthday on Feb.
7, while Jasmin and Jessica Castillo celebrated their 13th
birthdays on Feb. 6.
BIRTHDAYS
Julian, Jasmin and Jessica Castillo
Julian Nathaniel Castillo celebrated his first birthday on Feb. 7, while Jasmin and Jessica Castillo celebrated their 13th birthdays on Feb. 6. The three are the children of Julia Gonzales and Juan Castillo of Hollister.
HONORS
Summer Blomquist
Summer Blomquist, 6, has measured, mixed and mashed ingredients for the past year working through five cooking patches to earn her Young Chefs Academy Phase 1 Black Patch and Chefs Coat.
Summer is the daughter of Sara and Eric Blomquist of Hollister.
Edward Kauffman
Air Force Airman Edward C. Kauffman has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, military customs and courtesies, and much more.
He is the son of Analeah Campbell of Hollister and a 2004 graduate of Leigh High School.
Jethen J. Pandian
Jethen J. Pandian, of Morgan Hill, has been named to the Dean’s List at Boston University for the fall semester.
Boston University is the fourth largest independent university in the United States, with an enrollment of more than 29,000 students in its 17 schools and colleges.
Krista Campos
Army Reserve Pfc. Krista B. Campos has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and more.
She is the daughter of Joe Borges of Watsonville and the granddaughter of Pauline Cardinalli of Hollister. Campos is a 2008 graduate of Aptos High School.
BIRTHS
Xavien Matthew Rodriguez Sanchez
Xavien Matthew Rodriguez Sanchez was born Feb. 13, 2009 at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital to Brandi Rodriguez and Humberto Sanchez of Hollister. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce.
Riley James Ostoja
Riley James Ostoja was born Feb. 27, 2009 at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital to Stephen and Jeannine Ostoja of Hollister. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces.
Brayden Ander Martinez
Brayden Ander Martinez was born Feb. 27, 2009 at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital to Gabriella Isabelle Teruel and Michael Anthony Martinez of Hollister. He weighed 7 pounds, 8.5 ounces.
