C. Colombo Lodge #1315

THEY DO GROW UP ~ A long-time junior member of Sons and Daughters of Italy, Ethan Esposito turned 18 and graduated from Freedom High School in June. Ethan was an excellent student and outstanding varsity athlete in wrestling, swimming, and water polo. He works as a police aid for the Contra Costa College District. Ethan has won a scholarship from his home lodge, C. Colombo #1315. He plans to pursue his interest by attending a technical program in welding. Pictured is Ethan receiving his award from C. Colombo Lodge major donor Katy Castro.

It may be summer, but C. Colombo Lodge in Antioch is getting ready for an autumn celebration, the famous Cucidati Contest. The fundraiser is scheduled for November 9th, to raise money to support local scholarships. Pictured above is the planning committee, left to right: President Carol Esposito, Dennis Clark, Co-Chair Pam Bustos, Janet Castillo, Rosemarie DiMaggio, and Mary Lucido. Seated: Caterina Castro, Lanette Battaglia-Clark, Sal Lucca and Co-Chair Paulette Lagana.

Congratulations to Lanette and Dennis Clark for celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Living in Reno, Nevada, they dated while in high school. Life intervened and the two went their separate ways until years later when they connected on a “set up date” planned by a mutual friend. Now living in Antioch, California, and active in C. Colombo Lodge, the couple was recently honored at a dinner party complete with wedding cake and champagne. Complimenti a tutti e due!