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Education
Shaw-Grant wedding
Sarah Catherine Shaw and Ryan David Grant of Napa were married Aug. 7, 2009, at Kapalua Bay Beach, in Maui, Hawaii.
Napa second-grade teacher named 'Expo Extraordinary Educator'
Expo, maker of dry erase markers, whiteboards and accessories, announced that Cindy Kobylka, a second- grade teacher at West Park Elementary School in Napa, has been named one of 12 teachers nationwide to be named as an “Expo Extraordinary Educator.” Thousands of entries were submitted in an essay contest sponsored by Expo. Lori Crowley, Kobylka’s sister, from Napa, wrote the essay that highlighted how Kobylka goes above and beyond her duties each year. Cindy will receive a $500 gift card, $500 of classroom supplies from Expo and a mimio Interactive + Ink Capture system for her classroom./Register
Marriage Dissolutions
ROE — David vs. Violet, Oct. 16, 2009.
Birth announcements
QUEEN OF THE VALLEY
Marriage licenses
BOVINICH-DIPIERO — Brandee Mary Bovinich, 31, Napa, to Jonathon Dale DiPiero, 26, Napa.
Eliason anniversary
Carl and Dorothy Eliason celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on Oct. 31, 2009.
Chew anniversary
Bill and Bert Chew of Napa celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 6, 2009, at Bert and Bill’s home, with many friends and family.
Gallegos-Avila wedding
Luz Maria Gallegos and Alberto Avila of Napa were married Aug. 9, 2009, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Yountville.
My autumn of living dangerously
As I write this, I have the sniffles. Mild sniffles, no sneezes, no fever, but you gotta wonder. Is this it? My swine flu moment?