DAVENPORT-COAST ROAD COMMITTEE SETS DATE FOR REUNION BBQ-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

BREAKING NEWS: YOUR MASTERS OF CERAMONIES FOR THIS YEARS DAVENPORT
NORTH COAST BBQ WILL BE:
LaNORMA (NORMA DINELLI WILSON) AND
IN HIS 'GUISE' AS THE "OLD RANCERE",
IVANO COMELLI. LaNORMA IS THE GOOD LOOKING ONE ON THE LEFT.
REMEMBER DEADLINE FOR ORDERING
TICKETS IS SEPT 7, 2011. SCROLL DOWN THE
PAGE FOR ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO ORDER TICKETS.

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MOST RECENT INFORMATON(WITH MAIL IN COUPON) FOR THIS HISTORIC EVENT.
Salute a Tutti!

DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

LOCATION: EVERGREEN PICNIC AREA

HARVEY WEST PARK IN SANTA CRUZ, CA.

TIME: 11:30 AM TO 4:00 PM

(BBQ: 12:30 PM TO 3;00 PM)
MENU: Appetizer: Sauage BBQ Lunch: Tri-tip or Chicken and beans, vegetable stir-fry, salad & garlic bread. Hot dogs availble for Children. Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake

BEVERAGES: Lemonade and water w/meal. Beer, wine and soda will also be available.

ALSO YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR OWN ETHNIC FOOD. HOPEFULLY, YOU WILL FEEL FREE TO SHARE.

PRICE: Adults: $20.00 Children under 12 - $5:00

(After expenses, proceeds will be donated towards projects that benefit the Davenport Community)

Pre-ordered tickets will be available at the event (tickets will not be mailed).

DEADLINE FOR ORDERING TICKETS: SEPT 7, 2011

PHONE NUMBERS TO CALL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

ROSA RADICCHI: 831-460-0545 NORMA DINELLI WILSON: 831-438-8316

TINA OLIMPIO CUTTER: 831-566-9082

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email: davenport_nc_reunion@yahoo.com


SPECIAL GUEST TO BE HONORED: ALVERDA ORLANDO

FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE PRESERVING AND PROMULGATING DAVENPORT-NORTH COAST HISTORY.

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COPY AND MAIL TO D.C.R.R., P.O. BOX 234, DAVENPORT, CA 95017-0234

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REMEMBERING 'FIGLIA DEL FRIULI' EVELINA CANTARUTTI

TOGETHER AGAIN - ACROSS 'IL ULTIMO PONTE'

(Photo: Evelina on the left, and Valentina, c. 1946)

1912-2011 - Evelina Cantarutti, nee Venturini, was born in Rodeano Basso, a small town in the Friuli Region of Northeastern Italy. Her childhood and upbringing there would forever shape her life, values and view of the world. Evelina passed away peacefully the morning of March 28, 2011 at Nazareth House in San Rafael, California.

Evelina met her husband, Guido, in the nearby town of Cisterna. The couple married in 1931. Their first son, Carino (Reno), was born in Cisterna shortly thereafter.

In 1935, Evelina with her infant son, immigrated to America where they rejoined Guido, who had previously immigrated to the North Coast of Santa Cruz, near Davenport, CA. There they were befriended by Gervasio (Bronco) and Valentina Comelli, who had also immigrated to America from Friuli. The two families formed bonds that would last a life time.

Initially, Guido made his living working as a rancere on the Venturini Ranch, su per la costa.The newly immigrated family lived in a ‘wind blown shack’ located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, seven miles north of Davenport. (Evelina would often say in Italian, “We had nothing then. Nothing. No money,no property. All we had was the clothes on our back and il vento (the wind)in our faces.") During this period there second son, Lido was born. In 1947, a daughter, Norma, was born to them. This was after they had relocated to Richmond, California. (Thus,Norma didn't get to experience life in the 'windblown shack' su per la costa)

Evelina undertook her life in the new world and with her growing family with characteristic hard work and determination –trying to learn the language, always making new friends and ever maintaining her ties, contacts and support with all of the family relatives in Italy. This included two brothers and sisters and many other relatives. For many years, Evelina and Guido with their family, lived in Richmond, CA, then moved in the early fifties to the home she loved so much in El Cerrito. Evelina continued to live there following the death of her beloved husband, Guido, in 1971, and until moving into Nazareth House eight years ago.

Evelina lived a long and full life and cherished it all: the family, the friendships, the hard work, Italy, her town of Rodeano Basso, America, Davenport,Santa Cruz, Richmond, El Cerrito and San Rafael. She especially loved and was proud of all her grandchildren; Dino, Steven and Gary Cantarutti(parents Franca and Reno); Jeffrey and Perry Cantarutti (parnts Mary Brent and Lido); and Anne Marie van Amson and Lisa Beebout(parents Norma and Randy Reiter) plus six great grandchildren! Her children were all around her as she left this world, and wish to take this opportunity to thank everyone who loved and helped her, especially the clergy, the medical staff and caregivers at Nazarath House. Evelina’s family is very grateful.

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IVANO SAYS: The Rosary was held Wednesday evening (3-30-2011) at Monte’s Chapel of the Hills, San Anselmo CA. The Funeral Mass was celebrated the next day at Nazareth House, 245 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903. In lieu of flowers The family prefers contributions to Nazareth House, or a charity of one’s choice.

ADDIO EVELINA. UNTIL WE ME AGAIN “ACROSS IL ULTIMO PONTE”.

REMEMBERING 'FIGLIA DELLA COSTA' - NADINE (FAMBRINI) SCARGILL

Nadine Marie (Fambrini) Scargill On Friday, March 25, Nadine Marie [Fambrini] Scargill passed from this world after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 72. A native of Santa Cruz, Nadine was born on December 16, 1938 where she lived on the north coast for 40 years before retiring with her husband, David, to Scotts Valley, Ca. She graduated from Holy Cross High in 1956 and then married David, her high school sweetheart and together raised a family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Every day of Nadine's life was spent taking care of her family, friends, and neighbors. She was admired by many for her love of life and was never without a nurturing moment or willingness to help. Nadine was an active volunteer at Vista Del Lago, which she and David have called home since 1995. Nadine was an active member of YLI for over 50 years and supported numerous local charities. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Margaret Fambrini, Uncle Fred Dimeo, Aunt Theresa Modena, Aunt Etta Finley, Uncle's Alfred and Marvin Fambrini. Nadine is survived by her loving husband of 54 years David Scargill of Scotts Valley, son Raymond Scargill and daughter-in-law Tish Scargill of Scotts Valley, son Jeffery Scargill of Santa Cruz, daughter Elaine Delgado of Scotts Valley, daughter Catherine Bruce and son-in-law Jacob Bruce of Santa Cruz. Nadine has nine grandchildren: Lindsey, Jennifer, Kaleena, Marco, John, Graeme, Christina, Jordan, and Sean and her treasured four great-grandchildren: Trajan, Auden, Hamish and Questen. She is also survived by her brother, Raymond and wife Zelma Fambrini of Santa Cruz, her nephews John, Steve and Brian Fambrini of Santa Cruz, her Uncle Charles Modena of Santa Cruz and numerous other family members. Viewing will be held Thursday March 31 from 4pm-7pm, followed by a rosary at 7pm, at Santa Cruz Memorial Oakwood Chapel 3301 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday April 1, 2011, 11am, at Holy Cross Church, 126 High Street in Santa Cruz. Interment will be held immediately after the mass at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Santa Cruz. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nadine's name to "Monterey Bay Horsemanship and Therapeutic Center" or St. John's Catholic Church in Felton, Ca Published in Santa Cruz Sentinel on March 30, 2011 ---------------- IVANO SAYS: IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE LITTLE GIRL I PLAYED WITH IN THE OLD BARN ON THE GULCH RANCH 'SU PER LA COSTA' NO SO LONG AGO. ADDIO, NADINE, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN ACROSS 'IL ULTIMO PONTE'