Roy and Christine Shackel, of Gilroy, recently celebrated their
30th wedding anniversary.
ANNIVERSARY
The Shackels celebrate 30 years
Roy and Christine Shackel, of Gilroy, recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary.
While in Seattle attending the wedding of their niece, the couple dined at the renown Canlis restaurant with their son, Michael. The restaurant was a wonderful place to celebrate their anniversary as it is famous for a spectacular view of Lake Union and fine dining with wine pairings. The couple’s niece’s new husband is a somalier at the restaurant.
The Shackels were married Aug. 21, 1979.
HONORS
Antonino Davi
Navy Seaman Apprentice Antonino J. Davi, son of Renee M. and Anthony P. Davi of Morgan Hill, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training and was meritoriously promoted to his current rank at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Davi completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, water safety, survival and shipboard and aircraft safety. The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet.
Davi is a 2007 graduate of Ann Sobrato High School.
Elizabeth Sweeney and Jennifer Watson
Jennifer Watson and Elizabeth Sweeney have obtained positions teaching English to children in Beijing, China. Both will be overseas for a year working with children ages 2-6.
Jennifer, daughter of Lisa and Beau Watson of Gilroy, is a graduate of CSU San Jose with a master’s degree in education.
Elizabeth, daughter of Valerie and Bruce Sweeney of Gilroy, received a bachelor’s degree from CSU Long Beach. Both are TESOL certified. Both have traveled in Europe and Asia and have visited 15 countries between the two of them. They plan on traveling throughout Asia when their contract is completed.
BIRTHS
Aniya Rae Villalba
Aniya Rae Villalba was born Aug. 2, 2009 at Saint Louise Regional Hospital to Amanda and Jake Villalba of Morgan Hill. She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces.
Santiago William Sears
Santiago William Sears was born July 2, 2009 at Saint Louise Regional Hospital to Adriana Avila of Gilroy and Tyrone Sears of San Jose. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces.
Raymond Angel Bustinza, Jr.
Raymond Angel Bustinza, Jr. was born July 27, 2009 at Saint Louise Regional Hospital to Lila DeLeon and Raymond Angel Bustinza of Gilroy. He weighed 5 pounds, 2 ounces.
BIRTHDAY
Aubrie McKeever
On a recent trip to the Big Apple to celebrate Aubrie McKeever’s 12th birthday, Claire Giacalone, Aubrie and Aubrie’s cousin, Allie, caught a Giants/Mets game at the new Citi Field, and shared a special moment with 2008 National League Cy Young award winner Tim Lincecum while in New York City. Claire and Aubrie agreed that meeting Tim was the highlight of their trip, but a close second was shopping on Canal Street for their Gucci bags.
