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JULY 2014 PUBLISHED BY THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY VOLUME, XXXV. No 7 43843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Township, MI 48038 - Phone (586) 228-3030 ext 15 - FAX(586) 228-1678 - Email - [email protected]

Festa Italiana, one of the most popular festivals of the summer season, returns to Freedom Hill County Park, Friday, Saturday, and Sun-day, July 18th – 20th.

Dino Valle is Master of Cer-emonies and Entertainment Coordinator with Coro Ital-iano performing. National and local entertainment throughout the weekend in-cludes Lena Prima, daughter of the legendary Louie Pri-ma, carrying out a tribute to her father, along with Aaron Caruso, Mark Randisi, The Simone Vitale Band, and many more!

There is fun for the entire family. On Saturday, July 19th, 2:30 p.m. don’t miss the meatball contest, sponsored by Bagnasco and Calcaterra Funeral Homes and Summit Plastic Molding Company, Inc. The Beautiful Baby Contest on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. is sponsored by Shelby Foot and Ankle, LLC, and

the hilarious Cannoli Eat-

ing Contest on Sunday, 2:30 p.m. is sponsored by Fern Hill Golf Club. Throughout the weekend, let your kids jump and play in the Family Fun Zone. Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons once more are spon-sors for the dinner tent.

On Sunday, July 20th, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass begins at 11:30 a.m. at the park; celebrant is Fr. Enzo Addari from St. Louis Cen-ter. Mass is sponsored by MJC Companies.

Visit a variety of your fa-vorite local vendor booths including Andiamo’s, Italian American Cultural Society, National Coney Island, Nino Salvaggio International Mar-ketplace, Picano’s, Randazzo Fresh Market, Il Fornaio Bak-ery, Giuseppe’s International Oils & Vinegars, Stroh’s ice cream, elephant ears, Paradise Sunglasses, Vince and Joe’s Gourmet Market, Bonaldi’s, Andiamo Pizza, Resurrection Cemetery, Espresso Machine Experts, just to name a few.

Come to La Festa Italiana 2014 - Fun for the Entire FamilyFree entry to the festival; however, there is a daily $10 parking fee (includes reentry for the day, upon request).

“La Festa Italiana” -- The aura, the food, the arts, the music, the opera, the pasta, the pizza, the espresso, Sam-buca, and the finest Italian beer and wine. “Now that’s Italian”.

Thank you to all our spon-sors…Andiamo Restaurant Group, Celani Family Vine-yards, Cento, ConCorde Inn, Colavita, Bagnasco & Calca-terra Funeral Homes, Summit Plastic Molding Company, Inc., The Italian American Cultural Society, Carmela Foods, Fiat of Lakeside, Cau-ley Performance Automotive, The Italian American Cham-ber of Commerce of Michi-gan, Luna Entertainment, Fern Hill Golf Club, The Macomb Daily, MJC Com-panies, Shelby Foot & Ankle LLC, Lucido Family, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Macomb NOW Magazine.

A venue for all of life’s special momentsThe Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center

586-228-3030 - www.iacsonline.com - email: [email protected]

ALSO FEATURING LIVE PERFORMANCES BY...

Mark Randisi, The Simone Vitale Band... and many more!

JULY 18-20, 2014

FREEDOM HILL COUNTY PARK

THE WEEKEND WHEN EVERYONE’S ITALIAN!

Headlining Acts on the Lucido Family Stage:

LENA PRIMADoes a tribute to her father, the legendary Louie Prima

AARON CARUSO This Michigan native is a gifted Sicilian-American Tenor

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Congratulations to Dario and Antonio Bartolomeo! Dario graduated from the 6th grade at Beacon Tree El-ementary. Antonio graduated from Eisenhower High School and has enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. They

are the sons of Dawn and Aldo Bar-tolomeo, Jr., and the sib-lings of Alyssa and Dominico. Proud grand-parents are Amalia and Aldo Bartolo-meo and Anna and the late John Gleason.

Journeys School Class of 2014

Congratulations Marena Salerno

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Marena is the granddaughter of Ramo Salerno, who serves on the IACS Board of Di-rectors.

THANK YOU TO OUR ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace Fern Hill Golf ClubShelby Foot & Ankle

Randazzo Fresh MarketSummit Plastic Molding, Inc.Fiat of LakesideMacomb NOW Magazine

MJC CompaniesVince and Joe’s Gourmet MarketBagnasco and Calcaterra Funeral HomesLucido Familiy

Wujek-Calcaterra Funeral Homes Luna EntertainmentThe Macomb Daily Italian American Chamber of Commerce

Friday, July 18 5:00pm Opening Ceremony~ Coro Italiano 6:00pm Michigan Accordion Society Presents World Champion Accordionist, Cory Pesaturo 7:30pm Aaron Caruso & Friends 8:30pm Lena Prima/Tribute to Louis Prima 10:00pm Francesco Cavallini Sounds of Italy

Saturday, July 19 12:30pm Opening Ceremony – Coro Italiano2:30pm Meat Ball Contest3:30pm Sounds of Pianist Noelle Morabito4:30pm Mike Carluccio Show5:00pm Ray Massa’s EuroRhythms7:30pm Lena Prima/Tribute to Louis Prima 9:00pm Aaron Caruso & Friends

Sunday, July 20 11:30am Holy Mass Fr. Enzo Addari Coro Italiano Cantors Dino Valle & Aaron Caruso12:30pm Opening.. Coro Italiano1:00pm Baby Contest2:30pm Cannoli Contest3:00pm The Simone Vitale Band4:00pm Bellini Opera: Dino Valle & The Italian Divas: Eva Evola - Lisa Agazzi ~ Gina D’alessio 5:00pm Mark Randisi Show6:00pm Aaron Caruso & Friends7:00pm Lena Prima/Tribute to Louis Prima8:00pm Ray Massa’s EuroRhythms

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Calendar of EventsJuly 2 – Wednesday – IACS Senior Meeting – Italian Cultural Center 10:00 a.m.July 2 – Wednesday - San-ta Fara Club Meeting, 6:00 p.m., at the Italian Cultural Center

July 8 – Tuesday – Colum-bus Day Meeting, Italian Cultural Center, 7:30 p.m.

July 8 - Tuesday - at 6:30 p.m., IACS Book Club Meeting. Will be discussing “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford. Everyone is welcome to join us. Call Sandy Tornberg at 586-907-6631 for additional information.

July 13 - Sunday – FADM Picnic – at Lake St. Clair Metro Park

July 13 – Sunday – Festa Buon Appetito 2014 at Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market – 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

July 18, 19, 20 – Festa Itali-ana at Freedom Hill; details throughout newspaper

July 20 – Sunday – Calabria Club annual Picnic at CRC Park – contact Domenico Melia for details, 586/979-713

July 20 – Sunday – Lodge Figli Della Sicilia No. 227 annual picnic at Metro-politan Park at the Surfside Shelter Pavilion. Members and spouses are free. For more information, please call President Salvatore Previti, 586/792-6386

July 24 – Thursday - IACS General Membership meeting – IACS Education Scholarship winners; complimentary dinner served, 6:30 p.m., details forthcoming.

July 29 – Tuesday – Rose Senior Living meeting, 10:30 p.m., at the Italian Cultural Center

August 16 – Saturday – Ladies Tea & Luncheon - $15/person – Young Ladies under 12/$10; 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., reservations requested (586) 228-3030; at the Italian Cultural Center

Italian American Cultural Society JULY 2014

Announcement:

Italian American Cultural SocietyGeneral Membership Meeting

43843 Romeo Plank RoadClinton Twp., MI 48038

Thursday, July 24, 2014 @ 6:30 p.m.

Complimentary Dinner Served

Can it be July already? Where did May and June go? Well, if it is July, that means it is Festa Italiana time. Mark your calendars – July 18, 19, and 20. Pray for good weather so our festival will be a great success!

All of you can help make it a success by attending and enjoying all the great enter-tainment, good food, seeing old and new friends.

By selling or buying your raffle tickets will certainly be a great help. Good luck to everyone; I hope you are a winner.

Our July meeting is on the 2nd. Invite a guest to come to our senior monthly meetings. Guests are always welcome. Happy 4th of July – have fun and be safe.

Bill, the senior group wishes you a happy retirement. We will miss your visits to our meetings.

TRIP NEWS:

August 7th: We are going to Caesars Windsor Casino; cost is $15. We will receive a free show ticket to see Bobby Vinton. Our bus will leave at 8:45 a.m. Proper I.D. is needed.

August 20th: We will be go-ing on a two-hour boat ride with a hot lunch and music on the Michigan Princess. We will be going next to the Soaring Eagle Casino, where we will be given $20 in slot play and $5 for food. Our bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $79.

September 12: Is our eve-ning to see Aaron Caruso en-tertain at Andiamo’s show-

room on 14 Mile Road in Warren. Time is 8:00 p.m. The cost is $35. Reserva-tions and payment are due a/s/a/p.

NEW:

September 17th: We will tour Belle Isle, stopping at the beautiful Sweetest Heart of Mary Church; enjoying lunch at Sinbad’s restaurant and a visit to the Capuchin Monastery with the holy hour at 2:00 p.m. The cost is $42. Our bus will leave at 8:45 a.m.

NEW INFORMATION:

Our Niagara Falls trip is now October 14, 15, 16 – Change due to rooming problems on the September dates. We will be staying at the beautiful Hilton Ho-tel with a complete break-fast each morning we’re there. We will be stopping in Niagara-on-the-Lake. We will go over to the Sen-eca Casino in New York. We will make a stop at the delicious Italian Bakery and Deli. You will have free time to do as you wish. On our way home, we will stop at Point Edward Ca-sino in Sarnia, Ontario, and our last stop will be at the duty free store. Our bus will leave at 7:00 a.m. We will make a breakfast stop. Cost for this package is $215 double occupancy and $315 for single occu-pancy. Please sign up soon as you know you would like to go. Call Esther to make your reservations at (586) 286-2597.

Enjoy each day for each day is a gift!

Esther

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August 7 Caesars Windsor Casino

August 20Michigan Princess Boat Ride

w/Soaring Eagle Casino

September 12Aaron Caruso Show

September 17Capuchin Monastery, Belle IsleSweetest Hear of Mary Church w/lunch Sin Bad’s Restaurant

October 14,15,16Niagara Falls Trip

You Are Cordially Invited toAfternoon Tea

Saturday, August 16, 2014

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mothers, Daughters & Grandmothers Aunts or Neices Everyone Welcomed

Special Teas& Light Lunch Served

At the Italian American Cultural Society43843 Romeo Plank Road

Clinton Twp., MI 48038Reservations Requested (586) 228-3030

$15.00 per personYoung ladies under 12 $10.00

Bring your own tea cup !!

Festa Italiana 2014“VOTE FOR SIGN”

On July 18, Festa Italiana begins its three-day festival at Freedom Hill County Park, in the City of Sterling Heights. For a donation of $150, candidates in the up-coming election can purchase a “Vote For Sign”, which will be displayed for three days, and you will be publicly introduced on Friday, July 18th.

To order a “Vote For Sign” (2’x 3’, double-sided), please contact Barbara Smith, [email protected] or (586) 228-3030 before Monday, July 7, 2014.

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Each year the Italian American Cultural Society offers a wonderful opportunity to high school students to obtain two semesters of Italian language at the Italian American Cultural Center. Applicants are required to submit an essay: “Why I Would Like To Study Italian”; a cover letter including biographical sketch; reason for wanting the award.

On Thursday, July 24, at the IACS General Membership Meeting, two scholarships will be awarded for two semesters of Italian education at the Center beginning in September through April. In

addition, the winners of the scholarships will receive a letter of recommendation for college.

This year’s scholarship recipients are Giovanna DiMaria and Gabriel Consiglio.

Giovanna DiMaria has been studying Italian for about two years and would enjoy learning more. In Italian class, she has made many close friends that she enjoys speaking Italian with. They have grown together in the language and have advanced toward their goals of speaking fluently in this beautiful language.

Giovanna’s entire family is from Italy. Before she began the Italian program in 2012, she couldn’t understand Italian very well, but now, she is able to communicate with cousins and friends in Italy. Italian is a big part of her life, and she wants to continue her studies.

Gabriel Consiglio’s grandmother, Anna, will be 90 years old in July. Since his two sisters and he were young children, Anna enrolled them in classes at the Italian American Cultural Center. Gabriel’s hope is to become fluent in the Italian language so that one day he may pass it on to his children, and in turn, they can pass it on to theirs. Gabriel has been working hard at learning Italian for many years. In his first few years, his sister and he were in a classroom full of other children their age. They learned basic words. After the first few years were completed, he moved up into a more advanced class. He started learning how to conjugate verbs; how to decide the ending of adjectives and plural nouns and other essential parts of the language. Mrs. Sugameli helped my other classmates and I thrive in the language and gain a much better understanding of it. I will put the Italian language to great use, in my future life, and in my present one.

On behalf of the IACS Italian Education Department, Board of Directors, and membership, we congratulate these bright students and wish them continued success.

IACS Italian Education Scholarship Winners for 2014

An actor, vocalist, and overall “master of character”. Eric is a graduate of The American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York City. He has been fortunate to portray many roles over the years, including King Arthur (Camelot), Fagin (Oliver), Atticus (To Kill a Mockingbird), The Count (Dracula) and Edward Rutledge (1776). The 2nd National Tour of the original Broadway hit, Annie will always be an especially memorable two year adventure (including five sold-out months at the Desert Inn in Vegas), as Eric performed numerous roles, including being understudy to Tony Award winner, Gary Beach’s “Rooster Hannigan”. He has also twice directed its production, with his wife, Patty, as choreographer. The recent film, Burn After Reading, found Eric appearing

to have a fine time singing with John Malkovich and fellow “Princetonians”. (Some have even commented on his eerie resemblance to Dino) Other credits include principal roles in ABC-TV’s Line of Fire, America’s Most Wanted, John Water’s Cecil B. Demented. Eric can also be found haunting the backgrounds of numerous films and TV dramas. Eric’s approach to any character lies in the detail, which makes every one of his characters unique and whole. His pursuit of Dean Martin’s essential onstage creating Dino! A Tribute to Dean Martin, is ongoing, and most creatively rewarding. In addition to his tribute performances to Dean Martin, Eric also creates essential characters portrayed by Gregory Peck, including Atticus Finch, General Douglas MacArthur and Abraham Lincoln.

Meet Eric Richardson


By Sandra Tornberg

On June 8, the St. Louis Center achieved a n o t h e r milestone with the dedication of the beautifully renovated Fr. Guanella Hall for Assisted Living. St. Louis Center has been caring for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) since 1960. Over the years their focus has expanded from children to young adults. With many of their residents aging in place, they recognized a need to adapt the facilities to serve older persons with I/DD. In the process, they have created a model for other organizations to emulate.

The day’s festivities started with a noon mass, celebrated by the most Reverend Earl Boyea, Bishop of Lansing, assisted by Monsignor Steven Raica, Chancellor of the Diocese of Lansing and Reverend Dr. William J. Turner, Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Chelsea. In addition, he was assisted by priests from the Servants of Charity from near and far, including Fr. Enzo Addari, Administrator of the St. Louis Center, Fr. Joseph Rinaldo, provincial Treasurer, Fr. Gustavo DeBonis, 4th General Councillor and General Secretary, who travelled from Rome for the ceremony and delivered a blessing from

Pope wonderful, Reverend Fr. Visuwasam, 2nd Provincial Councillor, DPP, Springfield, PA, and Reverend Fr. Soosai Rathinam, Provincial of Divine Providence Province,

Reverend Fr. Dennis Weber, 3rd Provincial Councillor, DPP, and the Rev. Fr. Kulandaisamy, 4th Provincial Councillor, DPP, all from India.

Mass was followed by the blessing of Fr. Guanella Hall and a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony. Many state, county, and local dignitaries were on hand to offer their congratulations, including State Deputy of the Knights of Columbus Michael Malinowski, Larry Doll, Chair of the SLC Community Advisory Council, Donald Walker, Representative

of the SLC Legacy Campaign Committee, Renee Adorjan, Director of Department of Human Services for Washtenaw County, Honorable State Senator Rebekah Warren, Honorable State Senator Glenn Anderson, Wayne County Executive

Robert Ficano, Washtenaw County Commissioner Kent Martinez-Dratz , and Mayor of Chelsea Jason Lindauer. Andrew Shmina, President of A.Z, Shmina, Inc., general contractors for the project, and Bob McGraw, President and CEO of Kignscott Architects, spoke about how gratifying it was to have been involved with the project.

After the speeches, the two hundred guests enjoyed a buffet lunch and the opportunity to tour the beautiful new facility. Congratulations to Fr. Enzo, the staff and the residents of the St. Louis Center on this wonderful achievement.

Dedication of St. Louis Center Fr. Guanella Hall for Assisted Living

EDITORBarbara L. Smith

ITALIAN EDITORSandra Tornberg

LAYOUT & DESIGNLolita Kozloff

DISTRIBUTIONLelio D’Aristotile

WRITING STAFF Esther Beaudette

The Italian American586/228-3030 ext 15

Antonio DiGiorgioBarbara Smith

Sandra TornbergCONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Elio RipariSandra Tornberg

[email protected] www.iacsonline.com

Deadline for submitting mate-rial is the 15th of the month. We reserve the right to edit all copy.

"Paid for by CTE Steve Fox Judge, 12109 Hidden View Court, Utica, MI 48315"

The 11th Annual Beautiful Baby Contest will be held on Sunday, July 20th, at one o’clock in the afternoon, at Freedom Hill County Park.

Our Beautiful Babies need to be at least 25% Italian and will be judged within six age groups: Six months – 12 months; 13 months – 18 months; 19 months – 24 months; toddlers age three years; four years; and children five years old.

All babies, toddlers, and children up to age five participating will receive gifts, and one winner from each age group will receive a $50 gift card.

To enter the contest, please

This “could be” sugar-induc-ing coma contest is always among the most anticipated events at the Italian Festival. Speed-eaters are shamelessly challenged to wolf down as many messy/sticky cannoli within six minutes.

Enter to beat Salvatore Aiel-lo, last year’s winner, as he set the record – stuffing 12 cannoli down his throat in six minutes. Not a pretty sight, but he did win a plaque – 2013 World Cannoli-Eating Championship. Will he try to defend his record again?

Cannolis donated by Il For-naio Bakery.

Gara: Dei Bambini - Baby ContestSunday, July 20th Prizes for Everyone!Sponsored by Shelby Foot & Ankle PLLC

Cannoli Eating Championship

Sunday, July 20th

Eat Like a Champ!Sponsored by Fern

Hill Golf Club

submit your baby’s photo, and on the back of the photo, please print his/her name, birth date, and percentage of Italian and mail to the IACS office, 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Twp., MI 48038 no later than Friday, July 11th or Email [email protected]. Only the first 10 children for each category will be eligible.

The contest will be held at the Lucido Family Stage; parents should consider the weather conditions when selecting outfits for their babies. Mom or dad must register their child (children) on July 20th by 12:45 p.m. Latecomers will not be eligible to compete in the contest.

If you would like additional infor-mation or would like to register as a contestant, for any of the events

please call the IACS office (586) 228-3030 or email [email protected]


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Sunday, July 20th, Holy Sacrifice of the Mass begins at 11:30 a.m.

@ Freedom Hill County ParkCelebrant

Fr. Enzo Addari from St. Louis Center.

Mass is sponsored by MJC Companies

On Saturday, July 19th, once again Macomb County Judges, Hon. Peter Maceroni, Hon. Mi-chael Maceroni, Hon. Sebastian Lucido, will put their taste buds to the test and determine which contestant cooked and brought to the Italian festival the “ul-timate” meatballs.

Judging begins 2:30 p.m. and is based on the overall taste of the juicy ground meats; fresh ingredients; exquisite sea-sonings or sauce. There are two categories, Individual and Restaurant meatballs, and a trophy is awarded to the winner of each category.

So, bring a dozen of your famous meatballs in sauce and let the Judges decide! It is a difficult sampling/eating chore for the judges, but someone has to do it.

To register as a contestant, please call the IACS office (586) 228-3030; email: [email protected]; or mail to the Italian American Cultural Center.

William E. Bufalino Memorial“Judges Judfing Meatballs” ContestThe Quest for the Ultimate Meatball

Saturday, July 19th

Sponsored byBagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes &

Summit Plastic Molding Company, Inc.

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IACS membership for new members only!

Ever wish you could learn to speak a few more words than “Ciao” or “Buon Appetito” in a relaxed and friendly environ-ment without the pressure of exams and lengthy homework?

Italian lessons for adults and children are now being offered by the Italian American Cultur-al Society in Clinton Township, Michigan. Courses range from

Saturday morning children’s lessons to weeknight classes for adults, with beginning to ad-vanced language skills.

The comprehensive lessons in-clude reading, writing, vocabu-lary, conversation, and cultural introductions. They are taught by native Italian speakers with teaching degrees, yet have the social feeling of meeting up with a few friends or taking a

quick trip to Italy.

Learning Italian and other languages has proven to help children understand English grammar, too. Children have workbooks and other materi-als including music at their grade levels to help them learn the language without the pres-sure of taking tests and having homework.

The focus for the adults, on the other hand, is on develop-ing stronger conversation skills to help with a visit to Italy or to keep language skills sharp. There is a perfect course level waiting for you.

Contact the Italian American Cultural Society today to find the right course for you. Adult semester classes begin the week

of Monday, September 8, 2014, and all classes are from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Saturday children’s courses are school-year long. The first class is on September 27, 2014.

For more information, visit the IACS website – www.iac-sonline.com or call the Center for specific days and times at 586.228-3030.


IACS Membership Application

Last Name: First Name: Date of Birth: Spouse’s First Name: Date of Birth: Children’s Names & Ages Residing With Parents: Home Address: City/State/Zip Home Phone: Cell: Email: Please check Membership Level:

� SENIOR $40 ~ SENIOR COUPLES ($80) ~ INDIVIDUAL (Under age 60) $55 ~ Membership includes: One (1) guest at member’s price for Nonna’s Nite – Discounts on special events over $25, including Ladies Only Night; Holiday Wine Tasting; discount Italian Language Class; Italian American newspaper; special 10% discount off published menu prices for any event over $500 booked at the IACS Banquet & Conference Center (maximum $1,000) – minimum of 3-year membership.

� FAMILY (Under age 60) $100 ~ Two adult members in same household and all children 18 years and younger receive member’s price for Nonna’s Nite. Membership includes: Discounts on special events over $25, including Ladies Only Night; Holiday Wine Tasting; discount Italian Language Class; Italian American newspaper; special 10% discount off published menu prices for any event over $500 booked at the IACS Banquet & Conference Center (maximum $500) – minimum of 3-year membership.

� FAMILY & FRIENDS ~ $150 ~ Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger. Membership includes two (2) guests at member’s price for Nonna Nite - Discounts on special events over $25, including Ladies Only Night; Holiday Wine Tasting; discount Italian Language Class; Italian American newspaper; special 10% discount off published menu prices for any event over $500 booked at the IACS Banquet & Conference Center (maximum $1,000) – minimum of 3-year membership.

� PATRON ~ $300 ~ Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger. Membership includes

four (4) guests at member’s prices for Nonna’s Nite - Discounts on special events over $25, including Ladies Only Night; Holiday Wine Tasting; discount Italian Language Class; Italian American newspaper; special 12% discount off published menu prices for any event over $500 booked at the IACS Banquet & Conference Center, including outside catering. (maximum $1,200)

� BENEFACTOR ~ $500 ~ Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger. Membership

includes six (6) guests at member’s price for Nonna’s Nite. A $100 IACS gift certificate – good towards special events including Ladies Only Night; Holiday Wine Tasting; Easter Brunch; Mother’s Day Buffet; discount Italian Language Class; Italian American newspaper; special 15% discount off published menu prices for any event over $500 booked at the IACS Banquet & Conference Center, including outside catering. (maximum $1,500)

� LIFETIME ~ $5000 ~ Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger. Membership

includes discounted tickets to all special events; discounted tickets for up to 10 guests; a $100 IACS gift certificate – good towards special events including Ladies Only Night; Holiday Wine Tasting; Easter Brunch; Mother’s Day Buffet; discount Italian Language Class; Italian American newspaper; special 15% discount off published menu prices for any event over $500 booked at the IACS Banquet & Conference Center including outside catering; receive a certificate of Lifetime Membership; priority listing in program directories; priority seating at events.

Upon receipt of payment, you may start enjoying the benefits of membership. Memberships are 12 consecutive months after payment date; renewable annually. Make checks payable to the IACS.

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The Italian American Cultural Society is a nonprofit organization holding true to its Mission Statement of bringing all forms of cultural events and Italian programming to our community.

Membership matters more than ever! Every member strengthens the IACS to better educate and preserve our traditional Italian culture. There are many upcoming events in which we would like to see all members participate. These social/cultural programs and events are promoted in the monthly Italian American

Italian American Cultural Society: Membership Matters newspaper, which will be delivered to your home when you become a member.

It is very easy to become a new member or renew your membership. For your convenience, membership applications can be completed and paid for online (via PayPal account or credit card) at www.iacsonline.com. Also, the membership application found in this newspaper can be completed and mailed to the IACS, 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Twp. 48038. If you need additional information, please call the IACS office at 586/228-3030.

Advantages to being an IACS Member:Monthly home delivery of the Italian American Cultural •Society newspaper; Free dinner for children under 5 during Nonna Nite with •Family, Family & Friends, Patron, Benefactor, or Lifetime membership levels;Special 10% discount Italian language classes;•Special 10% discount off published Menu Prices given •to IACS Members for any event over $500 booked at IACS Banquet & Conference Center (Maximum $1,000). Minimum of three-year membership purchase in order to receive 10% discount;$5.00 off ticket price for any IACS sponsored event over •$25.00;Special discount for IACS members on advertising in the •IACS newspaper;Special 20% coupons at Carson’s at Partridge Creek Mall only. •Must have a valid IACS membership ID to participate. Special 20% discount on all baked goods including wedding •cakes at Il Forniao Bakery, 13689 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township; Giuseppe’s International Oil & Vinegars - $1.00 off each •bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Aged Balsamic Vinegar (200ml size & up); The Mall at Partridge Creek – 586/263-4200; www.giuseppesoils.com; Dr. David Guzzardo – Chiropractor – New Patients – •A free consultation, free exam, and half off on x-rays – 39725 Garfield, Clinton Twp., 586/286-6616; www.guzzardochiropractic.com; St. Clair Eye, Charles G. Shermetaro, O.D. – 15% discount •on lenses, frames, and non-prescription sunglasses. Not to be used with insurances, other discounts, or on contact lenses. 48873 Hayes Rd. @ 22 Mile – (586) 247-2121;SC Lawnscape LLC – FREE first lawn cutting with signed •year contract. 10% SAVINGS on any landscape purchase of $2,500 or above. REFERRAL PROGRAM, our current, past, or new customers receive discounts or local gift cards with every signed referral. 586/263-0641 – www.sclawnscape.com;

Special 20% discount at Car-son's at Partridge Creek Mall only.

Must have a valid IACS membership ID to participate.


State Rep Anthony Forlini

Julia Smith and David Basirico

2013 Julia was elected Miss Michigan Outstanding Teen, which earned her several scholarships and the opportunity to participate in the national pageant in Orlando in August of 2013

Finally, Chairman of the Council of Presidents Domenico Ruggirello concluded the program with his comments. He thanked everyone who worked hard to make the day a success and all those in attendance. After a stirring rendition of “Va Pensiero”, the audience visited the tables representing the various Italian clubs and organizations where they admired the displays and sampled the delicacies offered.

Pino Marelli provided the musical entertainment from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and got the crowd dancing. The Italian American Chamber of Commerce provided free pizza to make the day complete.

State Rep Anthony Forlini and Dr. Maria Luisa Lapresa, Consul of Italy

The Italian American community of metropolitan Detroit gathered at the IACS on June 1 to celebrate the sixty-eighth anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Italy. The program started with the beautiful music of the Coro Italiano, led by Luigi and Angela LaMarra. It was wonderful to note that there were new singers and musicians among their ranks, which bodes well for the continuation of this great musical tradition. Representatives of the various Italian clubs paraded in carrying their colorful flags.

Mr. Enzo Paglia, President of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan and treasurer of the IACS, was the master of ceremonies for the afternoon. Enzo acknowledged notable guests in the audience, including Judge Peter J. Maceroni, Clinton Township Supervisor Robert J. Cannon, attorney and past president of the IACS Anthony J. Bellanca, Gualberto Ranieri of Fiat Chrysler, and guest speaker State Representative John Forlini. President of the IACS Mr. Giovanni LoIacono welcomed everyone and expressed his pleasure at seeing the Italian community come together for this great event.

Dr. Maria Luisa Lapresa,

Consul of Italy in Detroit, greeted the audience and shared an exciting a n n o u n c e m e n t . Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has bestowed the honor of Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, the Italian equivalent of knighthood, upon Mr. Franco Iaderosa. Mr. Iaderosa has been the president of the Nuovi Orizzonti Italiani (NOI) Foundation since its inception in 1997. Dr. Lapresa made the award on behalf of the Italian president. (See related article.)

The next speaker was Mr.

Lino Scamardella, president of COMITES. Lino thanked all the distinguished guests for their attendance, and Mr. Domenico Ruggirello and the volunteers from the Council of Presidents for organizing the event. He also expressed

his gratitude to Giovanni LoIacono for making the IACS available once again for this annual celebration. Lino stated “The second of June is an important moment in our Italian history, as it truly celebrates freedom and a great time of Italian

liberty and advancement. The Festa della Repubblica also celebrates the rights of human beings and demonstrates how much stronger we are when we work together, and how together we can overcome adversity and fight for our freedoms.”

The guest speaker was Mr. Anthony Forlini, Michigan State Representative from District 24. Mr. Forlini is the son of Italian immigrants, with a background that the audience could relate to. His mother came from a small village in the province of Trapani in Sicily called Buseto Palizzolo. His father came from Pignataro

Interamna, in the province of Frosinone. Representative Forlini has held a public office since 2004, when he was elected Harrison Township Supervisor. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010, where he has worked hard to get his bills passed on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis. He serves on the House Appropriations Committee, is chair of the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, and is vice-chair of the Department of

E n v i r o n m e n t a l Q u a l i t y A p p r o p r i a t i o n s S u b c o m m i t t e e . R e p r e s e n t a t i v e Forlini has traveled to Torino to meet with the Chamber of Commerce, which has resulted in three Italian companies locating here.

Representing the youth of our community were guest speakers David Basirico and Julia Smith. David is a 2014 graduate of Macomb Dakota High School who will attend Central Michigan University on a football scholarship. David is the grandson of Horace and Michelle Basirico, who emigrated from Italy to Michigan in 1960. His parents are Dave and Jennie Basirico, and his siblings are Abbey and Luke.

Julia just completed her freshman year at Henry Ford High School in Sterling Heights. She is the daughter of Matthew and Mary (Silverio) Smith, older sister to Sarah, and the granddaughter of Dianello and Celestina Silverio. Julia has been participating in events in the Italian community most of her young life. In

Festa della Repubblica Celebrated at the IACS

By Sandra Tornberg

The IACS Council of Presidents hosted a bocce tournament on May 29 and 30 to commemorate the Festa della Repubblica. Sixteen club teams participated, under the direction of Antonio DiGiorgio. The weather was perfect and the IACS courts were in great shape, thanks to the tender loving care administered by Antonio and Elio Ripari.

Organizations represented

were Americans of Italian Origin (AIO), Bocciofila di Mario Signorelli ( s p o n s o r e d by Francesco B e l c a s t r o ) , Calabria Cub,

Cepranese Club, Conca d’Oro Club, Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan (FADM), Federazione Siciliana del Michigan, Gagliano Aterno Club, IACS Seniors, Italian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Mazzarra del Vallo Club, San Giuseppe Club, and San Vito Lo Capo Club. A FADM team consisting of Elio Ripari, Carlo DiVirgilio, Roberto Cicchelli, and Dante Gallucci won the tournament.

Bocce players and spectators enjoyed sausage sandwiches and salad. The sausage was donated by Rinaldi Sausage and was grilled to perfection by Jim and Liz Calderone. The AIO donated the peppers and onions, and Joann Ruggirello donated the salad. And of course, John LoIacono donated the buns. The IACS Council of Presidents is thankful for everyone who worked to make the tournament a success.

The IACS President and Board of Directors were gratified to see the bocce courts used by the entire Italian community as envisioned, and look forward to hosting this annual event.

First Annual Festa Della Repubblica Bocce Tournament

Ron DiBartolomeo, Domenico Ruggirello, Giovanni LoIacono

AIO Team - Jim Calderone, Liz Calderone, Ann Garrisi, Larry Garrisi

Tournament champions FADM members Elio Ripari, Carlo DiVirgilio, Roberto Cicchelli, Dante Gallucci

Domenico Ruggirello takes his turn at the grill


By Sandra Tornberg

This year’s Festa della Repubblica celebration was noteworthy as Mr. Franco Iaderosa was awarded the highest honor of the Republic of Italy, the Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana (Order of Merit of the Italian Republic). Dr. Maria Luisa Lapresa, Consul of Italy in Detroit, on behalf of President of Italy Giorgio Napolitano, bestowed the honor.

The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded in 1951 by the second President of the Italian Republic, Luigi Einaudi, as the senior order of knighthood. The honor is awarded for “merit acquired by the nation” in the fields of literature, the arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities and for long and conspicuous service in civilian and military careers. Investiture takes place biannually on June 2, anniversary of the foundation of the Republic and on December 27, anniversary of the promulgation of the Italian Constitution.

Mr. Iaderosa was born in Cervino, in the province of Caserta, came to Detroit at the age of seventeen and attended the University of Michigan. He taught mathematics and computers in the Detroit Public Schools for thirty-seven years, retiring in 2013. He and his wife Angela have two children, Nina and Marco.

Mr. Iaderosa has been the director of the Nuovi Orizzonti Italiani (NOI) Foundation, Inc. since its formation in 1997. The mission of the

NOI Foundation is to ”introduce, create and promote courses of Italian language and culture within the regular curriculum of private and public schools from kindergarten to twelfth grade.” Mr. Iaderosa has worked tirelessly to promote this mission. The foundation was created in response to the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Italy requesting the organization and promotion of courses in the Italian language in the area governed by the Consulate of Italy in Detroit. Since its inception NOI has increased he number of students enrolled in Italian classes to over 3,500 in Michigan and Ohio.

In his remarks, Mr. Iaderosa told the audience that he was proud and happy to receive the honor and proud to be part of this positive community that works together to overcome obstacles. He was also humbled by the honor, stating that there are others that have done more than he. Mr. Iaderosa commended State Representative Anthony Forlini for “putting the weight of his office” behind the endeavor of increasing the number of school districts offering Italian classes. He told the audience that the Italian community owes Mr. Forlini a debt of gratitude. Mr. Forlini recently succeeded in obtaining appointments for Mr. Iaderosa with three Macomb County school districts: Chippewa Valley, L’Anse Creuse, and Lakeshore.

On behalf of President, Board of Directors, and membership of the IACS, congratulations to Mr. Iaderosa on this well-deserved honor. Thank you for all that you do to promote the Italian language and culture.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Merit_of_the_Italian_Republic

Franco Iaderosa Awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic


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Bellini Opera President and CEO Rosolino Lo Duca are happy to inform the operatic community on the decision to appoint Aaron Caruso as the Music Director of Bellini Opera Theatre/Bellini Opera Foundation. Mr. Rosolino Lo Duca says, “AARON CARUSO will be a great as-set to our ever growing or-ganization”.

As Music Director, Aaron Caruso will be working side by side with Artistic Direc-tor Comm. Dino Valle in bringing to our community, operatic programs, concerts, recitals, and master classes; engaging luminary artists na-tionally and internationally.

These future programs will benefit young aspiring op-eratic artists and will bring enjoyment to our audience.

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Dino Valle, Artistic Director

Rosolino Lo Duca, President & CEO

Bellini Opera Theatre of Michigan

Bellini Opera Foundation

Bellini Opera Theatre Nominates Aaron Caruso as Music Director

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12 Noon to 8pmMeet Representatives from Local Health Organizations:

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Lunch at 1:00pmDinner and Cash Bar at 5:00pm

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43843 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038

586.228.3030Prepaid Reservations Requested

RSVP: 586.228.3030 or www.iacsonline.comThe IACS is a registered 501(c)3 organization

Federazione Siciliana del Michigan held their 6th Annual Memorial Mass on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Detroit. This annual event put forth by the Federazione Siciliana del Michigan brings in a large crowd at Holy Family Church each year, as well as, all proceeds go to help the church. President Alfonso Chirco, Secretary Sebastiano Previti, along with Committee members Vince PIcciche, Rosolino LoDuca, Vince Pizzo,

From Left to Right:President Al Chirco, Padre Giuseppe Licciardi, Sebastiano Previti with Son Salvatore, Vince Picciche, and Rosolino

LoDuca.

Federazione Siciliana del Michigan6th Annual Memorial Mass

Domenico Bonni, and Salvatore Previti organized the event this year. Special thanks to Zerilli’s Bakery for donating donuts following mass in the Church Hall.

After mass, President Alfonso Chirco presented a plaque in appreciation to Secretary Sebastiano Previti for his past and continued service as Secretary to the Federazione Siciliana del Michigan and as Parish Council Secretary of Holy Family Church.


Please Support those who Support the IACSATTORNEYSJ.B.Bieske and Jenifer Alfonsi19991 Hall RoadMacomb Twp., MI 48044800-331-3530 fax 586-977-8444www.ssdfighter.com

Aiello, Mark Anthony535 Griswold St #1650Detroit, MI 48226313-964-4900

Lucido & Manzella, PCAttorneys & Counselors at Law39999 Garfield RoadClinton Twp., MI 48038586-228-3900

Marchese, Giorgio43455 Schoenherr Rd Ste.7Sterling Heights, MI 48313586-323-2300

BAkERIESBommarito BakeryMichigan Italian Bakery, Inc21830 Greater Mack AveSt. Clair Shores, MI 48080586-772-6731 fax 772-6556

Il Fornaio Bakery13689 23 Mile RoadShelby Twp., MI 48315586-566-5280

BANQUET HALLSIACS Banquet Center43843 Romeo Plank RdClinton Twp., MI 48038586-228-3030www.iacsonline.com

CEMETERIESResurrection Cemetery18201 Clinton River RoadClinton Twp., MI 586-286-9020www.mtelliott.com

DENTISTJohn A. Dobry, DDS15870 19 Mile Rd Ste 160Clinton Twp, MI 48038586-286-0790www.dobrydental.com

Salvatore S Aragona DDS 37020 Garfield Rd. Suite T-4Clinton Twp., MI 48036586-2630-4060www.aragonadentistry.com

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FRUIT MARkETRandazzos Fresh Marketswww.randazzofreshmarket.com36800 GarfieldClinton Township MI 48035586-293-3500586-293-5159 fax

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Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons54880 Van Dyke AveShelby Twp., MI 48316586-677-4000

HAIR SALONSPomponi’s Hair ShopFamily Hair Care4728 Rochester RoadRoyal Oak, MI 48073248-585-5979 or 588-4464

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Young and not so young; Italian or not; all are invited to come and honor our Lady of the Field, Mary, Mother of GOD. 10:00 a.m. Mass will be followed by procession around the beautiful church where the statue is venerated: St. Francis/St. Maximilian Church 62811 New Haven Rd., Ray Township, Michigan (East of North Ave. at 29 Mile Rd.).

Immediately after the religious functions, picnic will follow at Wolcott Mill Park, Camp Rotary, 20505 29 Mile Rd; about two miles west of North Ave. Festivities will go till dusk and will include many games especially for the youngest, in a safe and healthy environment.

For the past several years, organizers have done a terrific job in hosting the picnic, and this year ceremonies and festivities promise to be even better with delicious food and beverages; traditional Italian music and dancing in covered outside pavilion; inside hall is available in case of inclement weather, games and fun activities for everyone, including kids of all ages.

Coffee, water, and pop will be free. The menu based on Italian traditional kitchen with some surprises.

Based on experience of past years, the participants can count on plenty of good food to satisfy everybody’s taste.

Please call with number of people participating, to ensure there will be enough food for everyone. Donations are: $25.00 for adults (ages 13 and up), $10.00 ages 7 to 12, and free for 6 and younger.

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Tribute To My Brother Frank

By Alfonso Chirco

He was older than me. We grew up in Cinisi until we came to America. He was 19, and I was 13 years; he had many friends in Cinisi and made many more here.

Frank enjoyed singing and telling jokes; his hobby was building train tracks with a city around it – mainly the town of Cinisi. My brother was a handyman and could do anything, Shoemaker by trade, plumbing, and mastered to sharpening saws. He was doing precision work at his job, without any education to read instructions. Frank was known as Mastro Ciccio, by all that knew him, including us members of the family.

Frank was handicapped and limped from when he had polio at small age of 18 months. His saying, “If I have my father’s genes, I will live to be 100. He died at age 59.

Now after 20 years have gone by, Frank is still remembered by our friends. “Amico di tutti”, Everybody’s friend.

To My Brother Frank (Mastro Ciccio)July 28 1935- July 1 1994

When I was young, I looked for your guidance,And there you were, you gave me assurance.You kept me from wanting, and you gave to me,It was on your bicycle, I wanted to be.

You had a lot of friends, that were attached to you, Mastro Ciccio, that’s what they referred to.You earned that title, with the people you knewThe shoemaker, (carparo), that’s how they knew you.

Your records and trains were what people enjoyed,And in your basement, is where you gave them joy.They came to visit you, with the kids and family.It was Mastro Ciccio they wanted to see.

And when on a bus trip, with friends you went Mastro Ciccio, who made them, pee their pants.You would sing and tell jokes all the way home.Friends wouldn’t stop laughing; they wanted more.

In America we came, our father and sister Nini.That much closer, we got to be.The trust we built; it was all there,Each other’s advice was what we shared.

And when for my house, I needed some things doneYou would tell me, don’t worry; we’ll get it done.You mastered the plumbing, the saw sharpening, too.There wasn’t anything, you didn’t know how to do.

When at Ford field, it was down home days. The sausage on the bun, made your day.Then the Romeo peach festival, on Labor Day, You prepared all year, not to miss that day. The Fourth of July, was about to come, It was that weekend, that all came undone.My Nephew Sam, called me on the phone, To tell me, his Daddy was already gone. When rushing to the hospital,The Family, waiting for me, My eyes were wet, I could not see, You looked so helpless, lying on your backThey said, you had a massive heart attack. That was the last, of my Brother Frank. Our mother asked God, how could this be?My daughter and my son, why not me?Our father said, this is too hard to bearI am an old man, this isn’t fair.

Your daughter Margherita looks at me.She says, Uncle Al, it’s my daddy I see.While you peacefully rest in peace With your son Anthony on your side.Your wife is dealing, with what’s left behind. The friends were shocked, of that news affect That everyone came, to pay you respect.

Now many years have gone by And many of our family have gone with you.

In Loving MemoriesYour Brother, Alfonso and Mary Chirco & Family

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Il premier: ma prima si appro-vi la legge di stabilità e bilan-cio Alfano:«Prontissimi ad appro-vare il dl in tempi brevi»Monti lascia. Appena votate le leggi di Stabilità e Bilan-cio. Il frutto dell’incontro al Quirinale tra premier e presidente della Repubblica è una nota soppesata in ogni virgola: «Il presidente del Consiglio non ritiene possi-bile l’ulteriore espletamento del suo mandato e ha di conseguenza manifestato il

suo intento di rassegnare le dimissioni». Ma prima sarà necessario verificare le in-tenzioni delle forze politiche, accertando se intendono «as-sumersi la responsabilità di provocare l’esercizio prov-visorio - rendendo ancora più gravi le conseguenze di Continua a Pag.3VEDI: Monti e Napolitano

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Coro di consensi in Stati Uniti e Germania verso il premier E il Times: Berlusconi, spu-dorato opportunismoNel giorno delle pesanti crit-iche ricevute da Silvio Ber-lusconi il governo di Mario Monti, futuro dimissionario, registra anche gli importanti elogi da parte di esponenti

dei governi americano e te-desco.

MONTI, LEADER COR-AGGIOSO - Nel 2012 «il governo italiano ha avviato

un processo di riforme che ha creato le basi per la cresci-ta economica - ha esaltato l’economista l’ambasciatore degli Stati Uniti a Roma Da-vid Thorne - Il premier Monti ha dimostrato grande leader-ship e coraggio durante il suo mandato, rafforzando la po-sizione dell’Italia in Europa e nel resto del mondo».

CREATE LE BASI PER LA CRESCITA - Durante il ricevimento di Natale a Villa Taverna Thorne ha prima guardato alla sua Patria sot-tolineando l’importanza del-la rielezione del presidente Barack Obama, poi ha speso lodi per un governo che «ha avviato un processo di ri-forme che ha creato le basi per la crescita economica». (Ansa/C.Peri)

LA POSIZIONE TEDESCA - Nell’arco della giornata an-che Angela Merkel aveva rib-adito la sua posizione contro la (ri)discesa in campo - la sesta - di Silvio Berlusconi. Per il secondo giorno con-secutivo, la Cancelliera ted-esca sottolinea che gli italiani «sceglieranno in modo tale da garantire che l’Italia resti sul cammino giusto». Lo fa nel corso di una conferenza

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Filippo Mazzei

lI 4 luglio, si celebra negli Stati Uniti la festa dell’Indipendenza. Il 4 luglio 1776, infatti, fu firmata a Philadelphia, la Dichiarazione d’Indipendenza che sanciva per l’appunto, l’indipendenza delle tredici colonie (Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware e Georgia) dall’Inghilterra di re Giorgio III.

Nelle colonie ci fu un crescente malcontento riguardo alle

tasse che dovevano pagare al governo di Londra. La frase che riassumeva meglio di altre le richieste delle colonie era: no taxation, without representation, vale a dire nessuna tassa senza essere rappresentati nel governo britannico. In tutta risposta re Giorgio inviò altre truppe nelle colonie.

Nel 1774 le tredici colonie inviarono i loro rappresentanti a Philadelphia per costituire il Primo Congresso Continentale. I delegati non erano contenti della situazione,

ma ancora non era maturata l’idea di dichiarare guerra all’Inghilterra.

Nell’aprile del 1775 come le truppe del re avanzarono a Concord nel Massachusetts, Paul Revere – un incisore e patriota statunitense – in sella al suo cavallo di notte suonò l’allarme e gridò “The British are coming, the British are coming”, i britannici stanno arrivando. La battaglia di Concord diede il via non ufficiale alla guerra d’Indipendenza.Dal giugno 1776 la speranza di trovare un accordo cessò e si decise di scrivere una dichiarazione formale

d’indipendenza. Guidati da Thomas Jefferson, il comitato includeva John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston e Roger Sherman. Thomas Jefferson fu scelto per redigere la prima bozza che fu presentata al congresso il 28 giugno. Dopo vari cambiamenti nel pomeriggio del 4 luglio si votò: nove votarono a favore delle Dichiarazione, 2 (Pennsylvania e South Carolina votarono no), il Delaware era indeciso e New York si astenne.

Per renderla ufficiale John Hancock, il Presidente del Congresso Continentale,

firmò la Dichiarazione d’Indipendenza. Nei giorni seguenti copie della Dichiarazione erano distribuite. Il primo giornale che stampò la Dichiarazione fu il Pennsylvania Evening Post il 6 luglio 1776. L’8 luglio venne per la prima volta letta pubblicamente nella Piazza dell’Indipendenza a Philadelphia. Fu suonata la campana che venne rinominata “Liberty Bell” e inciso il suo nome. Il 4 luglio fu ufficialmente riconosciuto come l’anniversario dell’Indipendenza degli Stati Uniti d’America.

La prima celebrazione si

tenne il 4 luglio del 1777. Dagli inizi del 1800 nacque la tradizione che resiste sino ai giorni nostri, di celebrare l’indipendenza con parate, picnic e fuochi d’artificio.

Tra questi patrioti americani, c’era anche Filippo Mazzei, un medico italiano, promotore della libertà. Era amico di Thomas Jefferson e agì come suo agente personale per l’acquisto di armi a favore della Virginia durante la guerra d’indipendenza.

La citazione attribuita a Mazzei, “Tutti gli uomini

4 luglio 1776 L’indipendenza americana:

Italiani che contribuirono alla sua realizzazione.

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Buon Giorno dell’Indipendenza agli Stati Uniti!!

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Il 14 giugno la Società Dante Alighieri del Michigan e il Consolato d’Italia a Detroit, in collaborazione con l’Istituto d’Arte di Detroit, hanno p r e s e n t a t o lo spettacolo Hanno tutti ragione. La protagonista e regista era la premiata attrice italiana Iaia Forte, che è venuta a Detroit dopo successi a New York e a Washington D.C.

Nata a Napoli, laureata presso il Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, Iaia Forte ha fatto il suo debutto teatrale con Toni Servillo, iniziando una lunga collaborazione con Teatri Uniti e alcuni dei registi teatrali più importanti d’Italia. Ha vinto il Premio della Critica come migliore attrice per Il misantropo di Molière.

Nel mondo del film, ha vinto i premi Nastro d’Argento, Globo d’Oro e Ciak d’Oro nella categoria “Migliore attrice protagonista” per Luna e l’altra. Ha svolto il ruolo di Trumeau nel film La Grande Bellezza di Paolo Sorrentino, che ha vinto il premio Oscar per il miglior film straniero nel 2014.

“Sono Tony Pagoda, re del machismo”…

Entra in scena con il suo smoking nero vistosamente tempestato di paillettes e vivace camicia rossa, occhiali anni Settanta, si piazza davanti al microfono con

la spavalderia di chi sa come dominare il pubblico, saluta senza smancerie e canta. La voce è roca, profonda, abusata da cumuli di sigarette, alcol, cocaina. È Tony Pagoda, il cantante n a p o l e t a n o m e l o d i c o ,

protagonista del libro di Paolo Sorrentino Hanno tutti ragione, uscito con Feltrinelli nel 2010, un personaggio che riprende quello interpretato da Toni Servillo nel film Un

uomo in più. La sorpresa è che a portarlo sul palco è Iaia Forte, quasi irriconoscibile al maschile, in abiti “che ricordano quelli usti all’epoca da cantanti come Franco Califano o Fred Bongusto, e i capelli rossi ossigenati alla Silvan, per usare le parole con cui li descrive Sorrentino”, dice l’attrice napoletana.

È stato durante una lettura dal libro di Sorrentino nel corso del premio Fiesole che, dice Iaia Forte, “mi sono resa conto della forza emotiva di Tony Pagoda e dello stile linguistico che lo caratterizza, particolare,

bellissimo. Così è nata l’idea di farne uno spettacolo. Ho scelto i primi due capitoli, sono le pagine dedicate a New York, il ‘sogno americano’ di Tony, che, in camerino, vive l’eccitazione del concerto più importante della sua vita, al Radio City Music Hall, alla presenza di Frank Sinatra, il suo idolo. Poi gira per la città, raccatta tre prostitute, le porta in albergo e passa la notte con loro fino all’alba”.

Lo spettacolo è concepito come un concerto, i pensieri e le parole di Tony nascono dalle sue emozioni e dai suoi stati d’animo, dialogano

con la musica come una partitura. Sono pensieri che si accavallano confusi nella sua allucinazione da alcol e cocaina. Alle parole sul presente, su Sinatra, su New York, si intrecciano le riflessioni sul passato, sulle occasioni perdute, sulla sua vita dissipata. E non i m p o r t a

che sia un uomo. “Intanto in teatro la verosimiglianza è relativa, è un luogo dove il naturalismo può essere bandito. Senza contare che adoro il travestimento e la trasfigurazione, fanno parte del mio mestiere e dell’esplorazione continua in cui un attore dovrebbe impegnarsi. Del resto, secondo me, dietro all’atteggiamento macho, gradasso, si nasconde una profonda fragilità,

qualcosa di femminile. E poi prendersi gioco di un certo tipo di machismo è un bel divertimento”.

Dopo lo spettacolo c’era un rinfresco nel Kresge Court e abbiamo avuto l’opportunità di salutare la gentilissima Iaia Forte. Grazie alla Dante e al Consolato per averci portato questa bellissima serata.

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Sei stata tra gli attori de La grande bellezza. Come è stato lavorare con Sorrentino?

Lavorare con Sorrentino è molto interessante, prima di tutto per la sua intelligenza ed ironia, e poi perché ha uno stile ed una visione del mondo molto personale. È

bello per un attore far parte di contesti autoriali, perché non ci si sente generici.

E poi l’Oscar. Te lo aspettavi?

Tra gli attori, mentre giravamo il film, c’era la sensazione di

essere parte di qualcosa di grande. Sentivamo era che era un film importante. All’Oscar di certo non pensavamo, ma sentivamo che era speciale. E poi quel senso straniante delle lunghe e caldissime notti romane di agosto. La città vuota, i monumenti deserti, la sensazione di trovarsi davanti a tanta bellezza, e di poterla finalmente guardare come non avevamo mai fatto prima.

Ti senti più attrice di teatro o di cinema?

Amo molto il cinema ma mi sento essenzialmente

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Angela Masi Beaumont, Sandra Tonrberg. Iaia Forte, Carol Ann Martinelli

Dottoressa Maria Luisa Lapresa con l’attrice Iaia Forte

Godendo la partita Italia contro l’Inghilterra nel Kresge Court

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Bambini, giovani e anziani; Italiani o no: tutti sono invitati a onorare la Madonna del Campo, Maria, la Madre di Dio. Messa alle 10.00 sarà seguita dalla processione intorno alla bella chiesa, dove la statua è venerata: Chiesa S. Francesco/S. Massimiliano, 62811 New Haven Rd., Ray Twp., Michigan (a est di North Ave. sulle 29 Miglia.) In seguito alle funzioni religiose ci sarà la festa campestre al Wolcott Mill Park , Camp Rotary, 20505 29 Miglia, circa tre kilometri ovest di North Ave. Festeggiamenti fino all’imbrunire, ad includere piacevole intrattenimento per i più giovani, in

un’attrice di teatro. Come diceva Marlon Brando il cinema è dei registi ed il teatro degli attori. Ma per me la vera differenza la fanno le persone più che i mezzi che usano.

Pensi che il teatro italiano abbia un potenziale di diffusione all’estero?

Credo che il teatro italiano abbia grandi potenzialità all’estero, purtroppo il sistema in cui si opera complica tutto! C’è sicuramente un potenziale di esportabilità. Il problema però è che a volte è difficile organizzare spostamenti dall’Italia verso altri paesi perché il nostro paese non supporta questo tipo di scambi. Molte nazioni favoriscono e sostengono economicamente il teatro come mezzo di diffusione culturale all’estero. Mentre in Italia è più difficile. Poi c’ì da dire che quando ho iniziato, con i Teatri Uniti, andavo molto di più all’estero perché facevamo un teatro meno legato alla parola e quindi più esportabile. Ora che il teatro sperimentale è meno presente si gira inevitabilmente meno. Ma sarebbe importante continuare a far circolare il teatro perché è un interessante mezzo di diffusione della cultura. Successi come quello della Grande bellezza sono un traino per ciò che di bello rimane ancora nel nostro paese.

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un’atmosfera salutare e sicura. Gli organizzatori della festa campestre, negli anni scorsi hanno fatto un lavoro fantastico e quest’anno la festa promette ancora più con deliziose pietanze, rinfreschi, musica tradizionale italiana, ballo in pista coperta, una sala a disposizione in caso di maltempo. Giochi e altre attività divertenti per tutti, specialmente per i bambini. Caffè, acqua e bibite saranno gratis. Il menu quest’anno consisterà della solita cucina italiana con qualche piatto a sorpresa che non mancherà soddisfare il gusto di ogni partecipante, come negli anni scorsi. Si chiede la cortesia di chiamare uno

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sono stati creati uguali”, è ancor oggi, definita una dichiarazione immortale e forse la sola frase del periodo rivoluzionario degli Stati Uniti con un’altissima cifra d’importanza morale e sociale.

Thomas Jefferson pronunciò per prima volta tale frase nella Dichiarazione d’Indipendenza come confutazione alla teoria politica della giornata: il diritto divino dei re.

Filippo Mazzei nacque a Poggio a Caiano in Toscana. Studiò medicina a Firenze e praticò in Italia e Medio Oriente per diversi anni, prima di trasferirsi a Londra nel 1755 per intraprendere la carriera di commerciante. Qui incontrò Benjamin Franklin e Thomas Adams della Virginia, che lo

convinsero a intraprendere la sua avventura successiva.

Nel 1773, Mazzei guidò un gruppo d’italiani venuti in Virginia per introdurre la coltivazione della vite, delle olive e altri frutti del Mediterraneo.

Divenne stretto collaboratore di Jefferson, e i due inaugurarono quello che divenne il primo vigneto commerciale del Commonwealth della Virginia.

I due condivisero l’interesse per la politica e i valori libertari, e mantennero una fitta corrispondenza per il resto della vita di Mazzei. Morì a Pisa nel 1816.

Oltre a Mazzei, molti italiani contribuirono alla causa americana durante la guerra

rivoluzionaria, tra cui:

Pascal DeAngelis che, nel 1776, all’età di tredici anni divenne uno dei primi italiani nativi di portare armi contro gli inglesi. Ha combattuto per gli americani per il resto della guerra rivoluzionaria.

Nato e cresciuto in Italia, Francesco Vigo venne in America come un soldato spagnolo e in seguito stabilì un commercio delle pellicce a St. Louis. Quando la guerra rivoluzionaria arrivò al Territorio Nord Ovest, Vigo fornì gli uomini del colonnello americano George Rogers Clark con il cibo, vestiario, munizioni e appoggio strategico di battaglia.

Due uomini di ascendenza italiana firmarono la Dichiarazione di

Indipendenza. William Paca divenne governatore del Maryland e dedicò la sua vita al servizio pubblico e la causa rivoluzionaria. Maryland è l’unico stato con un sigillo scritto in italiano: FATTI MASCHII PAROLE FEMINE (Manly deeds, womanly words). Tra gli antenati della famiglia di Caesar Rodney c’era la famiglia Adelmare di primo piano a Treviso.

William Paca

Inoltre nel 1779, due reggimenti d’oltremare con reclute italiani arrivarono per combattere per la causa americana. Erano il 3° Piemonte con 473 uomini, e il 30° Du Perche con 1064 uomini.

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Il prossimo 5 luglio alle ore 17.00 a Gagliano Aterno (AQ) presso l’ex monastero di S. Chiara (oggi sede della scuola del Corpo Forestale dello Stato), sarà inaugurato il 10° corso di lingua e cultura Italiana per studenti della Wayne State University di Detroit (Michigan, USA), e il 7° corso di preparazione al TOEFL per studenti dell’Università Univaq (Università dell’Aquila). Inoltre quest’anno sarà inaugurato il 1° corso di preparazione al TOEFL per studenti dell’Università “D’Annunzio” Chieti Pescara. (Il TOEFL, Test of English as a Foreign Language, è una prova d’esame che misura le capacità linguistiche di studenti non di madrelingua inglese.)

Il progetto è stato avviato nel 2004 con il coordinamento del dottor Pasquale Casale per conto dell’Ateneo di Detroit, per consentire ai figli, nipoti e pronipoti di abruzzesi emigrati negli Stati Uniti, di conoscere l’Abruzzo in tutti i suoi aspetti culturali e studiare la lingua italiana.

Nel 2007 è stata sottoscritta la convenzione con l’Università Univaq, secondo la quale la Wayne State University di Detroit mette a disposizione dell’Ateneo un docente per tenere un corso di preparazione al TOEFL destinato a venti studenti Univaq.

L’accordo tra le due Università per la didattica e la ricerca, si arricchisce anche della possibilità di stabilire relazioni con le grandi imprese automobilistiche (Ford,

Apertura del programma Wayne in Abruzzo: corsi estivi di linguaGeneral Motors, Chrysler) presenti nella Wayne County, il cui capo, Robert Ficano, di origini abruzzesi (i suoi nonni emigrarono proprio da Gagliano Aterno), è lieto di promuovere e sostenere il progetto “Wayne in Abruzzo“.

Gli studenti americani e italiani studieranno insieme fino al 2 agosto, frequentando lezioni, e andando sul territorio, alla scoperta di tradizioni locali. Durante il corso saranno anche organizzate gite culturali nelle città di Roma, Firenze, Napoli, oltre che in vari centri dell’Abruzzo aquilano.

La formula vincente del

progetto, come dimostrato in edizioni precedenti, consiste nella convivenza e nel confronto continuo tra giovani appartenenti a culture diverse. Sono cresciute tra i ragazzi amicizie che durano oltre l’estate, e anche alcuni fidanzamenti e matrimoni internazionali.

Venti saranno gli studenti americani che frequenteranno il corso con quattro docenti d’italiano della Wayne University. I docenti saranno Dottor Raffaele DeBenedictis, Professoressa Elena Past, Professoressa Giovanna Cappi, e Profesoressa Silvia Giorgini-Althoen.

Ci saranno venti studenti dell’Ateneo Univaq e venti

dall’Unversità “D’Annunzio” Chieti Pescara. Il Professor Dean Michael Lynn della Wayne State insegnerà il corso di preparazione al TOEFL.

Alla fine del 2013 la Federazione Abruzzese della Michigan e la Fondazione del Club Gagliano Aterno hanno firmato un memorandum d’intesa con la Wayne State University per creare il Fondo Scambio Culturale Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan. Tale fondo sarà utilizzato per fornire borse di studio per aiutare studenti meritevoli a partecipare al programma di Wayne in Abruzzo. Per il corso prossimo tre studenti hanno ricevuto borse di studio:

Amanda Burgos, Samantha Zalewski ed Emily Pastor.

Auguriamo a tutti gli studenti buon lavoro, buon divertimento, e un’esperienza eccezionale in Abruzzo!

Per ulteriore informazione sul programma rivolgersi a : http://www.langlab.wayne.edu/abruzzo/

Per ulteriore informazione sulle borse di studio Fondo Scambio Culturale Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan, rivolgersi a [email protected].

http://www.controcampus.it/2013/07/univaq-wayne-in-abruzzo-corsi-estivi-di-lingua-allunivaq/in

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