JULY 2018 PUBLISHED BY THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY VOLUME, XXXVI No. 7 43843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Township, MI 48038 - Phone (586) 228-3030 ext 15 - FAX (586) 228-1678 - Email [email protected]

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MEATBALL FESTA ITALIANA 2018

FESTA ITALIANA CONTESTMEATBALL CONTEST

Festa Italiana – Frank J. Palazzolo Memorial “Judges Judging Meatballs” Contest The Quest For The Ultimate Meatballs Saturday, July 14th – Freedom Hill County Park GARA: DEI BAMBINI Sponsored By: Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes SUNDAY, JULY 15TH - BABY CONTEST And Summit Plastic Molding, Inc.

On Saturday, July 14th, once again Macomb County Judges will put their taste buds to the test and determine which contestant cooked and brought to the Italian festival the “ultimate” meatballs.

Judging begins 2:15 p.m. and is based on the overall taste of the juicy ground meats; fresh PRIZES FOR EVERYONE! ingredients; exquisite seasonings or sauce. There are two categories, Individual and Restaurant meatballs, and a trophy is awarded to the winner of each category. The 16th Annual Beautiful Baby Contest will be held on Sunday, July 15th, at 1:15 p.m. in front of the Lucido Family Stage at Freedom Hill County Park. So, bring a dozen of your famous meatballs in sauce and let the Judges decide who cooked the Our Beautiful Babies need to be at least 25% Italian and will be judged within best meatballs in town. six age groups: nine – 15 months; 16 – 24 months; toddlers ages two years; three To register as a contestant, please call the IACS office (586) 228-3030; email: years; four years, and children five years old. [email protected]; or mail meatball registration form to the Italian American Cultural Society All babies, toddlers, and children up to age five participating will receive gifts, and Banquet & Conference Center. one winner from each age group will receive a special prize. To enter the contest, please submit your baby’s photo, and on the back of the (Clip Meatball Registration form and mail to the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & photo, please print his/her name, birth date, and percentage of Italian and mail to Conference Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Twp., MI 48038 the IACS office, 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Twp., MI 48038 no later than I WANT TO BRING A DOZEN OF MY FAMOUS MEATBALLS to the Festa Italiana Friday, July 6th or Email – [email protected]. Only the first 10 children for each category will be eligible. Name Mom or dad must register their child (children) on July 15th by 1:00 p.m. (Lucido Phone Email Family Stage) For further information, please call the IACS office – 586-228-3030.

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August 19 – Sunday – Club CALENDAR OF EVENTS Trappeto Annual Picnic at FESTA ITALIANA 2018 Grant Park, 8243 Hahn St., July 8 – Sunday – FADM July 22 – Sunday - FADM Utica; raffle tickets on sale; Picnic - at Lake St. Clair Tiger Baseball Outing - Ti- CANNOLI-EATING CONTEST ticket donation $20/each; (formerly Metropolitan gers vs Boston Red Sox. Call SUNDAY, JULY 15TH AT need not be present to win Beach) Metropark. Mass Paul Paglia for information FREEDOM HILL PARK at 11:30 AM followed by and tickets. 586-909-3274. August 30 – Thursday - 1:00 lunch. Members $5 / Limited number of tickets Lodge Figli Della Sicilia non members $15. Bocce so be sure to get yours early. No.227 monthly meeting & Morra Tournaments and at San Francesco Church at July 25 – Wednesday – Children's games as well. 7:30 p.m. Pizza and pop to Americans of Italian Origin Call Mirella Morgan at 586- follow meeting. For more Society – Board Meeting 291-2923 for information information, please call at 6 pm at Fern Hill, 17600 and to confirm attendance. President Salvatore Previti Clinton River Road, Clinton (586) 566-3843 July 11 – Wednesday – IACS Township. For details, call Senior Membership meet- President Lorenzo Garrisi at ing – 10:00 a.m. – Italian (586) 697-5167 Cultural Center FOR SALE July 29 – Sunday – 1st An- July 12 - Thursday - IACS nual Antonio G. Vittorini OR LEASE Dinner Dance. Music Golf Outing – Pine Valley Clinton Twp. Condo Fox Within a given 6-minute period, competitive by Pino Marelli. Prepaid Golf Course - $100/person eaters will scarf down cannoli at the annual reservations (see flyer in – 8 a.m. Shot Gun. Contact Chase Townhouse for cannoli-eating contest. The contest will kick newspaper) the IACS office – 586-228- sale or lease (with 700 3030 – mail registration off at approximately 2:15 p.m., Sunday, July score). 3 bdrm, 2-1/2 July 13-14-15 – Friday – form to the IACS (See flyer 15th. The winner will be determined as Festa Sunday – Festa Italiana at in newspaper) bath, 3 floors, attached Italiana 2018 World Champion and receive an Freedom Hill County Park garage, community pool/ August 5 – Sunday - Ma- award. All contestants will receive a souvenir July 18 - Wednesday - 1:00 donna del Campo Annual clubhouse, deck, air, t-shirt. PM - IACS Book Club will Picnic - 10:00 a.m. Mass at appliances, Chippewa meet. Please contact Ilene St. Francis-St. Maximilian Valley schools, close to Only 12 contestants eligible will compete in Stanko at 586-864-6171 for the contest. If your stomach is strong enough Parish; procession immedi- shopping. Available May additional information. ately following Mass; Picnic and you are up to the challenge, don’t hesitate 1st - $119,000. July 20 – Friday – Com. It. following procession at to contact the IACS office and register your Chas. Ciarami / 248 529 Es Detroit presents Celen- CRC PARK 25029, 26 Mile name. Phone: 586-228-3030; email: iacs@ tano 2 (Direct from Italy) Rd., Lenox Twp, MI 3649 / 586 663 0021 iacsonline.com Show and DJ Set with Pino August 5 – Sunday - TRI- Marelli following at the CLUB BOCCE TOUR- Italian American Cultural NAMENT - The FADM Society Banquet & Confer- will host the Livonia Club ence; doors open 6:30 p.m. and the Venetian Club at – dinner 7:30 p.m. Tickets: the IACS for our summer $45.00 Per Person - Beer tournament of 2018. Activ- and Wine included - Cash ities begin at 5:30 PM with Bar – Purchase tickets, dinner and play afterwards. contact: D. Ruggirello: Contact Tony DiGiorgio at 586/255-8228; G. LoIacono: 586-322-9575 for informa- 586/419-0635; G. Orlando: tion. 586/524-2257 August 18 – Saturday - July 22 – Sunday - Lodge Summertime Tea Party at Figli Della Sicilia No.227 the Italian American Cul- will be having its Annu- tural Center - 11 am – 1pm; al Picnic at CRC Park on $25 for Adults $10 Chil- 26 Mile in Ray Township. dren 12 and Under - Pre- Members and Spouses are paid Reservations Required free. Non-Members $15 a - Contact the IACS Office person. For more informa- at 586-228-3030 or Esther tion, please call President Beaudette, Senior Chair- Salvatore Previti (586) 566- person at 586- 286-2597 to 3843. make your reservations PAGE 4 Italian American Cultural Society JULY 2018 IACS Please remember the change of date for our July meeting. A NEW that our dream to have a etc. etc. Yes, we will want SENIORS It will be on July 11th due to BEGINNING AT new building just for the it all! …A club hall, library, the first Wednesday is the IACS UPDATE members is to become a chapel, school rooms for CHAIRPERSON real deal! There are no our Italian classes, offices 4th of July. Come hungry! By Antonio Di Giorgio MESSAGE Breakfast will be served to exceptions than to wait for for IACS, and why not a our seniors! This is courtesy Since my last article about the fundraising to reach the brick oven for our authentic of Villa Bella Senior Living. the new beginning at IACS, minimum goal to start this Italian pizza. What about a Enjoy the 4th of July and many rumors emerged building. cafe shop the way we had in among our members. Of Warren? Remember these the summer days. Be care- I am encouraging every- course, they are just what are all the rumors amongst ful with the hot weather and one to participate in this sun. We want everyone to they are: Rumors! How- membership. stay well. ever, sometimes rumors fundraising …Remember: become realities. This is our home away As our current president Remember to purchase your from home; this is the place Giovanni LoIacono says: festival raffle tickets and re- I am not here to pinpoint where all the social activi- This is our house! So, please turn them. Good luck to ev- who said this or that, rather ties are taking place – boc- take this into your heart! eryone in the drawing. to make everyone aware ce, cards, dance, travel club, Please make suggestions you would like to be considered for future day trips. ESTHER BEAUDETTE Enjoy each day, for each day is a gift…Esther LOVE TO READ? The IACS Book Club meets every third Wednesday of each month, one o’clock in the afternoon, at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center. Please contact Ilene Stanko at 586-864-7171 for additional information.

PUGLIA CLUB OF MICHIGAN CELEBRATES FESTA DI SAN NICOLA

Sostine Castriciano, Angela Mecca, President of Puglia Club of Mich- igan, Mena Castriciano, Ottavio Mecca. Mr. & Mrs. Castriciano are the owners of Roma Bakery in Lansing. JULY 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 5

IACS Hosts Annual Festa Della Repubblica On June 3, 2018, the Council of Presidents, COMITES, the Consul of Italy, and the Italian American Cultural Society, joined together with local Italian clubs and associations, to hold Festa Della Repubblica Italiana, the 72nd Anniversary cel- ebration of the birth of the Italian Republic. The event was held at the Italian Amer- ican Cultural Society Ban- quet & Conference Center in Clinton Township. This year’s Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Angelo D’Onofrio, who did an outstanding job Dott. Maria Manca, Consul of Italy; Domenico Ruggirello, President, Giovanni LoIacono, President, Italian American Cultural Society welcoming attendees and Com.IT.ES., Council of Presidents; Mike Chrico, Special Guest Speaker the guest speakers, as well as, a heartfelt welcome to the Italian Consul in Detroit, Dr. Maria Manca. Mr. Michael Chirco gra- ciously accepted the hon- or to be the special guest speaker for this occasion. Over the last 50 years, he has built a vast enterprise in the real estate market through a realty company, commercial building and leasing, resi- dential building, apartment Mike Chirco and Domenico Ruggirello Coro Italiano Marina Maniaci, building, and real estate Special Young Guest development. He is the recipient of various plaques granddaughter of Anna documenting numerous Marie and current presi- honors and service on the dent of the IACS, Giovan- Board of Directors for many ni LoIacono. Marina is charitable organizations a junior at Dakota High including but not limited School – currently enrolled to the St. Louis Center, in the Medical Academy at Karmanos Cancer Center, her school pursuing a career Mt. Clemens Hospital (now in the medical field. As an active member in National McLaren), Capuchin Soup FADM Choir IACS Children's Choir Kitchen, Bellini Opera, Honors Society, she provides Club Calabria, Club Cini- much of her time and efforts si, Club Terrasini, Club Di through community service. Santa Fara, Italo-American Proud of her Italian heritage, Culture Club, and hundreds Marina hopes to set a good of local community sponsor- example and to convince ships. These are all testa- younger people to take an ment to his generous spirit active role in social and cul- and belief in philanthropic tural events – keeping with endeavors. the Italian traditions. The special young guest was Following the program, Ms. Marina Maniaci. She guests were encouraged to is the daughter of Giovanni browse the various display and Rosanna Maniaci and Mary & Mike Chirco, Enzo Paglia Mary & Mike Chirco Family IACS Host cont. on page 7 PAGE 6 Italian American Cultural Society JULY 2018

Client Reviews IACS Officers and Board of Directors 2018 President Giovanni LoIacono First Vice-President Mark Garagiola Second Vice-President Enzo Paglia Third Vice-President Giovanni Maniaci Fourth Vice-President Take a Picture Antonio DiGiorgio in front of Treasurer Ramo Salerno The Leone Truck Recording Secretary then hashtag Domenico Ruggirello #TheLeoneTeam Chaplain GIOVANNI on Facebook Fr. Enzo Addari LOIACONO and we will Special Counsel To enter your name The President Everyone looks forward to Honrable Judge Festa Italiana. This year the in a raffle to Win Peter Maceroni a BBQ Grill or festival begins Friday, July Board of Directors Samsung Tablet. 13th and continues through * Visit Our Facebook Page For More Contest Rules Dr. Mike Aiello Sunday, July 15th, at Freedom (Up To $200 Value) Hill County Park. The festi- Esther Beaudette val is everything you’d expect Rosa Borgia-Bonni in keeping with our Italian David Buscaino heritage – a great variety of Alfonso Chirco authentic food, music, con- Karen Mack tests. There is the family fun Rosanna Maniaci zone, a petting zoo, bounce REAL houses, zip line, and rock EXPERIENCE Pino Marelli + climbing wall…Anything REAL Mario Moceri and everything for everyone RESULTS =SOLD Vince Monticciolo to enjoy. You don’t want to miss it! Benny & Alkida Offer Rosa Orlando Your Local Real Estate Experts Sebastiano Previti Tickets are still available to 586 354-5380 Clarice Squillace the Antonio G. Vittorini SoldByLeone.com Joseph P. Ventimiglia Memorial Golf Outing on July 29th at Pine Valley Golf Past Presidents Course. You can call the SOLDBYLEONE.COM Sandra Tornberg IACS office to sign up. Ronald A. DiBartolomeo Giovanni LoIacono Membership is on the rise. Membership assists and Mario Moceri supports the IACS making it Frank J. Palazzolo possible to carry out our mis- Hon. Anthony Sanfemio sion statement. Every mem- Martin Reno Garagiola ber strengthens the IACS to better educate and preserve Leonard D. Mannina our traditional Italian culture. Cav. Vincent J. Bruno Join now and receive the Cav. John Floreno benefits of being an IACS Hon. Sam Petitto member. Our membership is Jack Grifo open to all. Comm. Anthony J. Bellanca JULY 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 7

IACS Host cont. from page 5 Marelli for their musical tables and sample delicious performances, and to each food “related” memories and every person who do- prepared by over 22 Italian nated their time and energy clubs and associations, many making this event a true of whom have participated success. Congratulatory best in this celebration for more wishes expressed to our tal- than 20 years. Our sin- ented IACS Children’s Choir cere gratitude is extended and to their instructors. to Coro Italiano and Pino Afterwards, complimentary pizza was provided by IACS.

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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE As we said at the general membership meeting, it’s never been a better time to belong to the IACS. But as all things go, for the rst time since the ‘90’s, the dues will be increasing slightly. The board has discussed and reviewed and their decisions are below. Please note that the information below is the nal decision. What was discussed at the general meeting and in the last issue were discussions still in review. MEMBERSHIP LEVELS ASSOCIATE $25.00 NEW Ages 18-25 Special discount on events and dinners for themselves and a guest attending with them on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. SINGLE OR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $70.00 Ages 26-59 This level does NOT include single parents. Special discount on events and dinners for themselves and a guest attending with them on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American.Compli- mentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $125.00 This includes two adult memberships and all children under 18 who live in the same household. Special discount on events and dinners for each member of the family on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the member- ship meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting 10% discount on any Italian language class. SENIOR MEMBERSHIP single $40.00 couple $80.00 Must be over 60 years of age. Special discount on events and dinners for themselves on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. PATRON $1,000.00 Lifetime Membership - Includes two adult memberships and membership for all children living in the household under the age of 18. Special discount on events and dinners for themselves on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. Entrance into a special dinner to be hosted by the IACS for lifetime members. This event will be o ered once a year. To enjoy this level, a yearly card will be issued to the lifetime adult members. Once the adult members have passed away, this membership will cease. BENEFACTOR $5,000.00 Lifetime Membership - Includes two adult memberships and membership for all children living in the household under the age of 18. Special discount on events and dinners for themselves on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. Entrance into a special dinner to be hosted by the IACS for lifetime members. This event will be o ered once a year. To enjoy this level, a yearly card will be issued to the lifetime adult members. Once the adult members have passed away, this membership will cease. The inscription of the benefactor’s name will appear on a special plaque on display at the IACS. NOTE: to take advantage of these benets and vote in an IACS election, a member must be a registered member for 90 days on the day that the ballots are to go out to the membership. All memberships are nontransferable. All memberships are nonrefundable. Renewal forms, as in the past, will be sent to members at their home address. Thank you for being part of the IACS. The best is yet to come! Karen Mack - Membership Chairperson JULY 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 9

PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE IACS ATTORNEYS 49800 Hayes Rd GIORGIO MARCHESE J.B.Bieske and Macomb, MI 48044 ATTORNEY/AVVOCATO Jenifer Alfonsi 586-566-8700 -13441 Fluent in Italian 19991 Hall Road 13 Mile Rd Macomb Twp., MI 48044 Warren, MI 48088 800-331-3530 586-979-1010 fax 586-977-8444 586-323-2300 www.ssdfighter.com FUNERAL HOMES Bagnasco & Calcaterra Initial Consultation at no charge Aiello Law Group Funeral Homes Mark Anthony Aiello St. Clair Shores 3031 West Grand Blvd., Ste. • Divorce • Civil Litigation & Sterling Heights • Real Estate • Personal Injury #440 586-777-0557 or 586-977-7300 Detroit, MI 48202 • Wills/Estates • OUIL/Traffic Offenses 313-964-4900 Lee Ellena Funeral Home, Inc. 46530 Romeo Plank Road • Corporations • Business Transactions Lucido & Manzella, PC Macomb Twp., MI 48044 Silver Pine Complex Attorneys & Counselors at 586-412-8999 Law 43455 Schoenherr, Suite 7 39999 Garfield Road Resurrection Funeral Home Clinton Twp., MI 48038 40800 Hayes Road Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313 586-228-3900 Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-412-3000 Marchese, Giorgio 43455 Schoenherr Rd Ste.7 Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Sterling Heights, MI 48313 54880 Van Dyke Ave ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES 586-323-2300 Shelby Twp., MI 48316 586-677-4000 FOR CHILDREN &ADULTS BAKERIES Bommarito Bakery INSURANCE Registration Always Open for Italian Language Classes Michigan Italian Bakery, Inc AGENCIES Morning and evening classes. 21830 Greater Mack Ave Lucido Insurance Agency DAS offer both group or private Italian tutoring programs with one-to-one or one-to-two St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 39999 Garfield classes. 586-772-6731 Clinton Twp., MI 48038 Whether you’re working with Italian speaking colleagues or clients, relocating to an fax 772-6556 586-286-8200 Italian speaking country or need to communicate more ßuently with a partner and their Auto • Home • Business • Life family or because you love Italy, our personalized Italian individual or semi-individual Il Fornaio Bakery • Health • Financial Planning lessons focused solely on your needs and interests. 13689 23 Mile Road Shelby Twp., MI 48315 LANDSCAPING Highly qualiÞed native Italian teachers with experience in teaching Italian as a Þrst and 586-566-5280 AVC Services II Inc. second language. 500 South Old Woodward BANQUET HALLS Avd., Suite #200, Birming- Italian for Adults-SUMMER CLASSES IACS Banquet Center ham, MI 48009 Location: 4050 West Maple Road, Ste #250 Ð BloomÞeld Hills, MI 48301 43843 Romeo Plank Rd 248-648-5899 Clinton Twp., MI 48038 www.HardscapeMichigan. MORNING CLASSES 586-421-5155 com BEGINNER REFRESH www.iacsonline.com Tuesday from 10:30am to 12:00am Ð 8 weeks Ð Hours 12 SC Lawnscape, LLC Starting: July 10 | Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31 Ð August 7, 14, 21, 28 CEMETERIES Macomb Twp., MI Resurrection Cemetery 586-263-0641 EVENING CLASSES 18201 Clinton River Road BEGINNER NEW STUDENT Clinton Twp., MI PHYSICIANS Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm Ð 8 weeks Ð Hours 12 586-286-9020 Skardarasy, MD Charles Starting: July 11 | Dates: July 11, 18, 25 Ð August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 www.mtelliott.com Si’ Parla Italiano INTERMEDIATE Conversation 33464 Schoenherr Ste 160 Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm Ð 8 weeks Ð Hours 12 DENTIST Sterling Heights, MI 48312 Starting: July 11 | Dates: July 11, 18, 25 Ð August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 John A. Dobry, DDS 586-258-3775 BEGINNER REFRESH 15870 19 Mile Rd Ste 160 Tuesday Ð from 6:30Pm to 8:00PM Ð 8 weeks Ð Hours 12 Clinton Twp, MI 48038 RETIREMENT LIVING Starting: July 10 | Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31 Ð August 7, 14, 21, 28 586-286-0790 Villa Bella of Clinton CONVERSATION ADVANCED www.dobrydental.com Township Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm Ð 8 weeks Ð Hours 12 15894 19 Mile Road Starting: July 11 | Dates: July 11, 18, 25 Ð August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2 FRUIT MARKET Clinton Township, MI 48038 Randazzos Fresh Markets 586-412-8190 Register at: www.dantemichigan.org- Secure Payment Online with PayPal www.randazzofreshmarket.com www.Villa-Bella.net For info: [email protected] 36800 Garfield Call us at: (248) 250-8928 Clinton Township MI 48035 586-293-3500 4050 West Maple Road, Ste 250 - Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 PAGE 10 Italian American Cultural Society JULY 2018

SAN VITO LO CAPO WINS FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA BOCCE TOURNAMENT By Antonio Di Giorgio

The once a year Festa got it! Della Repubblica Bocce tournament was held The competition was at the Italian American fierce and well balanced Cultural Center on Sat- with the skills of the play- urday, June 2nd. Many ers. The runner-up team members of the Senior was the Federation Abru- Bocce league, along with zzo, defending champions Regional Club teams, from last year. However, made a day to remember. San Vito Lo Capo came "Bocce & Pic-Nic" was up strong in the last set – our president’s wish. He winning the tournament. ANNOUNCEMENT: CALABRIA CLUB PICNIC Sunday, July 8, 2018 CRC Park - Picnic Grounds & Pavilion 25029 26 Mile Rd. - New Haven, MI 48048 Food: Calabrese Trippa, Fettini, Italian Sausage, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, etc. Music, Prizes & Games Picnic begins at NOON. Dinner served at 1:00 pm. Entertainment by Francesco & David & DJ Free for Paid-Members - $15/Guest or Non-Member BRING MEMBERSHIP DUES AND ENTER FOR FREE

GREAT FRIDAY AND SUNDAY DATES STILL AVAILABLE IN 2018

John LoIacono presents trophy cup to First Place Winners – San Vito Lo Capo on winning the 5th Annual Festa Della Repubblica Bocce Tournament -- Captain Antonino La Sala, Vito La Sala, Stefano Agosta, Antonino Graziano. JULY 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 11

announcing upcoming Visitation was held at the IN LOVING Patronato ITAL-UIL MEMORY events and happenings at Sterling Heights Chapel the Center and elsewhere in of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Announcement William Annibale Morelli, the Italian community. He Funeral Home 13650 E. Fif- The Patronato ITAL-UIL will continue to assist the Sr. passed away at the age was deeply involved in the teen Mile Road (at Schoen- community with their of 79, on May 15, 2018. Bill fundraiser memorial paver herr) on Sunday, May 20, project located by the IACS 2018, with a celebration of Italian pension issues was born on July 2, 1938. at the Italian American He was the beloved hus- bocce courts. life; Funeral on Monday, May 21, 2018 Instate - Our Cultural Society Banquet band of Angie Ventimiglia Those who knew Bill will & Conference Center on D’Aleo. Loving father of Lady Star of the Sea Cath- always remember his good olic Church in Grosse Thursdays from 10:00 Paula (Mike) Williams, Me- As a time-honored member AM to 12:00 PM. For deeds and kindness to oth- Pointe Woods. Donations lissa (Carter Waide), Cathi of the Italian American Cul- further information ers...On behalf of the Italian to Martha T. Berry Medical (Charlie) Phillips, Wil- tural Society, he became an please call Ms. Rita American Cultural Society, Care Facility. liam Morelli Jr. (Heather), active volunteer at the old our deepest condolences… Barile 734-421-3460. Jack D’Aleo, Angela (Joe) Center in Warren and new Cipriano. Brother-in-law Center in Clinton Town- of Sal (the late Charlene) ship – more often than not Tony (Beth), Jack (Brigid) working alongside his wife, and Joe (Joanne - Tiny) Angie. They made quite Ventimiglia. Grandfather a team. Bill chaired and of 14. Retired President of participated in a number Caratron Industries and of fundraising events over Executive Director of Italian the years not only for the American Cultural Society. IACS but for other Italian Retired Trustee of Henry and civic organizations. Ford Macomb Hospital, As the IACS Executive Macomb Community Director at the new center College, Michigan Works in Clinton Township, Bill and City of Fraser Council- is credited for beginning man. Past president Italian the very successful Nonna’s American Chamber of Pasta Night every Tuesday. Commerce, Sterling Heights Members and nonmembers Regional Chamber of came by the hundreds and Commerce. And for many enjoyed delicious pasta and years, Bill was a member of entertainment. Bill began the Columbus Day Celebra- writing Bill’s Corner – a tion Committee eventually favorite monthly column serving as Vice-President that appeared in the Italian and later on to become American newspaper. He President. was a very good writer – PAGE 12 Italian American Cultural Society JULY 2018 DEEPEST SYMPATHY was a familiar face at the Parkway (16 Mile Rd). butions in Otello's honor Colby, and Alexander. Center, mingling with Funeral Thursday instate would be appreciated to Also survived by his dear members. Since its in- 9:30am at San Francesco the Alzheimer’s Associ- siblings in Italy Renzo ception in 2011, he was a Catholic Church 22870 ation of Michigan. Share (Laura), Lina (Remo) team player on the IACS S. Nunneley (Btw Gratiot memories with the family Sirotti, Sarah (the late Al- Senior Bocce League. & Harper) until time of at their "On-Line Guest bano) Ghisellini, Rolando Otello attended many of Mass 10am. Entombment Book" @ WujekCalcater- (Marisa), and Ivonne the IACS monthly din- Resurrection Cemetery. ra.com. (Maurizio) Luppi. Otello ner dances and various In lieu of flowers contri- was proud to be a 50 year fundraising events the member of the Bricklay- IACS hosted. Our sincere Otello R. Querciagrossa, er Union and was also a sympathy to his family – look who joined! June 16, 2018, Age 85. lifetime member of the he will be greatly missed New IACS Members Level Date Joined Beloved husband of the Knights of Columbus. He by his many friends at the Martin & Rosalie Walsh Senior Couple May 16, 2018 late Chiara (2001) (nee was an avid outdoorsman Italian American Cultural Sharron Wenters Senior May 16, 2018 Ferrari) for 40 wonderful Center. who enjoyed hunting and Lorenzo & Antonia Buscaino Senior Couple May 16, 2018 years. Loving father of playing bocce ball as well Remo (Grazia), Marco, Visitation Wednesday Pietro & Rosa Impennato Senior Couple May 16, 2018 as dancing. (Shelley), and Giorgio 3-9pm with a 7pm Rosary Sergio Paglia Senior May 22, 2018 (Lynette). Proud grand- As a senior member of service at Wujek-Cal- Gemma Cimo Senior May 22, 2018 caterra & Sons 36900 father of Andrea, Derek, the Italian American Donnie Capozzoli Senior May 22, 2018 Cultural Society, Otello Schoenherr at Metro

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Your child will learn how to read, write, and speak Italian in a fun and interactive learning environment! Whether you are looking to study Italian for professional, personal, or recreational purposes, the IACS Classes are taught by native-speaking Italian teachers with teaching degrees. offers Italian language classes for people of all ages and levels of proficiency. Learn how to read, Classes will be held every Saturday beginning September 2018 until the end of April 2019. write, and speak Italian in a fun and interactive learning environment! Classes are taught by native-speaking Italian teachers with teaching degrees. We offer two 15 week semesters a year, Children’s Classes: beginning in September and January. The First Class Begins on Saturday, September 29, 2018. There is an additional $10 late fee for each child, Weeknight Adult Classes: if registration is after Monday, September 17, 2018. Weeknight adult Italian classes are for 15 weeks. Fall Semester will begin the Week of September 10th, 2018 Cancellation Policy: $25 of registration fee is non-refundable after first class. from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

With enrollment, your child will receive a complimentary ticket for Breakfast with Santa and an IACS t-shirt Cost: $150 for any adult class (Beginner Class: $35 additional for books and materials) Special 10% Discount with an IACS Family Membership Additional $10 Late Fee, if registered after Monday, September 3rd, 2018 Cancellation Policy: $25 of registration fee is non-refundable after first class.

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Michael A AChirco Chirco BelliniFeaturing: Opera is happy to Announce the Second annual “What America Means to ChairmanPaul M Borg Eva Evola, Aaron Caruso, Dino Valle, Cory Pesaturo, Lavinia Bocu, Jung Mi Lee, Me” the concert will be held in Rome, on July 3, 2018 at 8:00 pm. celebrating JosephDavid Evola Vicari Osvaldo Guidotti, Roberta Bianchi, and Associazione Banda dei Carabinieri, with Eva Evola Independence Day, at the Basilica of Saint Lorenzo in Lucina. The Program is Mr. David Evola Kim Hudson endorsedMaestro Pasqualino by the Embassy Avveduto of the United States of American in Rome. The concert Miss Jane Evola Legal Counsel will help Strengthen relationships between the United States and Italy. “What Mr Anthony Lo Duca Retired General Carlo Felice Corsetti from Arma dei Carabinieri, Monsignor Mrs. Kathleen M. Valle America Means to me” is sponsored by Mike Chirco from MJC Companies. Board of Directors: Nazzareno Di Marco, Monsignor Giuseppe Blanda, and guests from the Vatican Michael A Chirco Featuring: will attend the concert. The repertoire will include: The star spangled banner, ChairmanPatrons: Eva Evola, Aaron Caruso, Dino Valle, Cory Pesaturo, Lavinia Bocu, Jung Mi Lee, Inno di Mameli, America, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, God Bless America, Va JosephMickey VicariShapiro Osvaldo Guidotti, Roberta Bianchi, and Associazione Banda dei Carabinieri, with Mr.Gary David Sakwa Evola pensieroMaestro PasqualinoSul ali dorate Avveduto.Nabucco By G Verdi The Domenic Moceri Miss Jane Evola Foundation Other concerts: Castro dei Volsci Sunday July First Prof Paolo Polidori Plaque presentation Mr Anthony Lo Duca Retired General Carlo Felice Corsetti from Arma dei Carabinieri, Monsignor FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2018 – DOORS OPEN 6:30 P.M. – DINNER 7:30 P.M. MJCMrs. Kathleen Companies M. Valle On Behalf of Giuseppe and Verginio Persiconi, Nazzareno Di Marco, Monsignor Giuseppe Blanda, and guests from the Vatican Mrs. Mary Chirco Ceprano Pro Loco Friday July 6, Saturday July 7 Villaggio Corsetti , Ceprano, Sunday July 8 Patrons:Nick Salvati Alvitowill attend Pro Loco the concert. The repertoire will include: The star spangled banner, MickeyNina Syme Shapiro Valle Inno di Mameli, America, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, God Bless America, Va Kelly A. Nabozny GianniGary SakwaValle pensiero Sul ali dorate.Nabucco By G Verdi DTheino DomenicValle II Moceri FoundationJoseph Chirco Other concerts: Castro dei Volsci Sunday July First Prof Paolo Polidori Plaque presentation

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Festa della Repubblica Italian American Cultural Center Il 3 Giugno 2018 presso settore del real estate e del Honors Society e orgogliosa l’Italian American Cultural prezioso e continuo contrib- delle sue origini italiane. Center si e’ celebrata la Fes- uto nel volontariato, nella Il Coro Italiano ha aperto il ta della Repubblica Italiana, beneficienza e verso tutta la programma per poi lasci- presentata dal Consiglio comunita’, Italiana e non, in are la parola al Maestro di dei Presidenti, dal Conso- tutto il Michigan. Cerimonia l’Avv. Angelo lato Italiano, dal Comites Young Speaker e’ stata la D’Onofrio. Hanno seguito e dall’Italian American giovane Marina Maniaci, i discorsi del Sig. Giovanni Cultural Society. studentessa della Dakota Lo Iacono, Presidente dello Micheal A. Chirco e’ stato il High School, iscritta alla IACS, della Dott.ssa Maria Guest Speaker di quest’anno Medical Academy, mem- Manca, Console d’Italia Micheal A. Chirco con Giovanni Lo Iacono, in virtu’ del suo successo nel bro attivo della National a Detroit, di Marina Ma- Giro d'Italia 2018: vince Chris Froome

Marina Maniaci Young Speaker Momenti della Celebrazione Chris Froome ha vinto cronometro ai Giochi olim- il 101/o Giro d’Italia di pici del 2012 e del 2016. Il ciclismo. Il Giro d’Italia si corridore ha conquistato il era aperto a Gerusalemme Giro con la tappa di Venaria lo scorso 4 maggio con una Reale- Bardonecchia di 181 cronometro individuale e chilometri. Ecco la classifica per la 101/a edizione è stata ufficiale della Maglia Rosa scelta la città di Roma con nella classifica generale: un percorso lungo solo 115 Chris Froome (Gbr). Maglia chilometri. azzurra della classifica del Per Froome, corridore Gran premio della montag- inglese, si tratta della prima na: Chris Froome (Gbr). vittoria al Giro dopo aver Maglia bianca della clas- conquistato quattro Tour sifica di miglior giovane: de France (nel 2013, 2015, Miguel Angel Lopez More- 2016 e 2017), una Vuelta no (Col). Maglia ciclamino Dott.ssa Maria Manca – spagnola lo scorso anno e della classifica a punti: Elia Console d’Italia a Detroit FEST DELLA due medaglie di bronzo a Viviani (Ita). Giovanni Lo Iacono - Presidente IACS continua alla pagina 2 PAGINA 2 Italian American Cultural Society LUGLIO 2018 IL NUOVO GOVERNO ITALIANO Continua da pagina 1 FESTA DELLA

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Via a un governo politi- ne. Giuseppe Conte ha un esecutivo. E se il pri- co con Giuseppe Conte anche stabilito un record mo tentativo si è arenato premier. Un esecutivo che difficilmente superabile: sul nome di Paolo Savona vede la luce dopo ottan- essere chiamato due volte, all'Economia, il nuovo totto lunghe giornate di a distanza di pochi giorni esecutivo ha avuto il via trattative, veti, rotture e (otto), per ricevere dal libera con lo spostamento convergenze. Diciotto presidente della Repub- del ministro euroscettico Coro Italiano ministri, di cui 5 don- blica l'incarico di formare al dicastero degli Affari europei. ESECUTIVO AL VIA Presidente del Consiglio dei ministri: Giuseppe Conte Sottosegretario alla Presidenza del Consiglio: Giancarlo Giorgetti Ministro dello Sviluppo Economico e Vicepremier: Luigi Di Maio Ministro dell'Interno e Vicepremier: Matteo Salvini Ministro dell'Economia: Giovanni Tria Ministro degli Esteri: Enzo Moavero Milanesi Ministro ai Rapporti con il Parlamento: Riccardo Fraccaro Ministro degli Affari Europei: Paolo Savona Momenti della Celebrazione Ministro della Difesa: Elisabetta Trenta Ministro della Giustizia: Alfonso Bonafede Ministro della Pubblica Amministrazione: Giulia Bongiorno Domenico Ruggirello Ministro della Salute: Giulia Grillo Presidente Ministro degli Affari Regionali: Erika Stefani Comites Ministro del Sud: Barbara Lezzi Ministro dell'Ambiente: Sergio Costa niaci, Young Speaker, del cialita’ tipiche regionali e il Ministro ai Disabili e alla Famiglia: Lorenzo Fontana Sig. Domenico Ruggirello, programma si e’ infine con- Ministro dell'Agricoltura e del Turismo: Gian Marco Centinaio Presidente del Comites e cluso con l’intrattenimento Chairman del Consiglio dei offerto da Pino Marelli. Ministro dei Trasporti e delle Infrastrutture: Danilo Toninelli Presidenti, del Sig. Micheal La giornata di celebrazioni Ministro dell'Istruzione: Marco Bussetti A. Chirco, Guest Speaker. e’ stata vissuta con entusi- Ministro dei Beni Culturali: Alberto Bonisoli. I club delle regioni parte- asmo dal grande numero di cipanti hanno offerto una partecipanti della comunita’ IL NUOVO continua alla pagina 3 degustazione delle loro spe- italiana in Michigan. LUGLIO 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGINA 3

Il caffè freddo: versatelo nello shaker già Borghi piu’ Belli D’Italia riempito con il ghiaccio CHIANALEA, un bellissimo borgo nella 4 modi per preparare il caffè in estate (controllate sempre che il ghiaccio non abbia rilasciato Provincia di Reggio Calabria. acqua, che annacquerebbe il risultato finale) shakerate energicamente per 15/20 secondi. Aprite lo shaker e versate in una tazzina ghiac- ciata il contenuto, scenderà prima il caffè liquido e dopo la schiuma. A questo punto potrete servire immediata- mente il caffè, oppure svitare lo shaker e far scendere an- che parte del ghiaccio nelle tazzine. Caffè Frullato Cremoso Tra qualche giorno arriverà un bicchiere riempito a metà l’estate anche per il calen- con ghiaccio due tazzine di caffè forte a Chianalea è il più antico Giuseppe e l’antico Palazzo dario ed io nel frattempo temperatura ambiente a piacere: zucchero, un go- borgo di Scilla, il suo nome Zagari, edificio del 1933 in gioisco per il caldo che ccio di latte, o anche di latte 4 cubetti di ghiaccio deriva da “Piano della stile eclettico, “Villa Zagari” sento, saltello e canticchio Galea”, ma è chiamato anche palazzo del 900 è oggi mon- di mandorla. zucchero a piacere (vedi guardando la temperatura Acquagrande o Canalea, umento Nazionale dedicato considerazioni sullo zucche- che vedo segnata in casa, e Preparate un caffè forte, se perché le piccole case che a una delle più grandi figure ro per il caffè freddo) soprattutto ripeto a me stes- lo volete dolce zuccheratelo, sorgono direttamente ada- della clinica medica Italiana, sa, l’estate è la mia stagione controllate se il ghiaccio non Preparate il caffè, se usate lo giate sull’acqua, sono sepa- Giuseppe Zagari (Scienziato preferita. Fa troppo caldo abbia già rilasciato dell’ac- zucchero zuccheratelo ades- rate le une dalle altre da pic- nato nel 1863 e morto nel dite? E che rimedio c’è? Un qua, in tal caso scolatela, so e fatelo raffreddare fino cole viuzze, simili a canali 1946), pubblicò nel 1897 detto siciliano mi rispon- versate la tazzina di caffè nel alla temperatura ambiente che scendono direttamente uno studio sulla diagnosi derebbe: Pigghiamuni u bicchiere col ghiaccio, unite (se usate lo zucchero di can- nel Mar Tirreno, formando dei tumori della pleura e dei cafè… anche il latte se vi piace, na liquido potete zuccherare un idillio fra civiltà e natura polmoni. girate per 2-3 secondi, poi Sì però un momento… Qui anche mentre frullate). In che resiste da secoli. Tra le L’attività sulla quale si basa trasferite il caffè in una tazz- ci vuole un Caffè adatto e un mixer mettete i cubetti di stradine strette e tortuose, si gran parte dell’economia del ina ghiacciata attraverso un speciale per l’occasione… ghiaccio, ed il caffè e frullate possono ammirare l’alter- quartiere di chianalea è la colino e servite subito. Archiviamo per un po’ di per 10/15 secondi. Versate il narsi della antiche fontane: pesca, in particolare quella tempo il concetto di caffè Caffè shakerato tutto in una tazzina e servite. la “fontana Ruffo”, situata in del pesce-spada, che sec- via Annunziata, è di epoca ondo la leggenda è l’unica nero bollente, quello che Il caffè shakerato vi trasfor- Coppa Caffè e Panna incerta. Probabilmente fu creatura incapace di provare bevo 9 mesi l’anno, perché ma in barman (o barwom- Il caffè e la panna sono come costruita nel XVI sec per orrore per la mostruosità di adesso ci vuole un CAFFE’ an) ed anche in alchimisti Peppone e Don Camillo, volere della famiglia Ruffo Scilla, che durante la stagi- FREDDO… anzi freddis- perché in questa preparaz- come Cip e Ciop, come il della quale porta inciso lo one degli amori raggiunge- simo, sì, sì, anche gelato, ione il caffè e il ghiaccio si Cielo e la Luna, come il Gra- stemma. A forma di nicchia, va in grossi branchi questo anzi, agghiacciatissimo per trasformano in schiumetta. no e i Papaveri. Sono come e decorata con una serie di tratto di mare proprio per rispondere ai miei amici del Gli ingredienti sono gli stessi Marito e Moglie… fregi, la “Fontana tre canali” corteggiarla.Da qui l’abbon- detto siciliano qui sopra! del Caffè Freddo, ed anche le sulla quale vi è scolpita la danza di pesce-spada lungo Nella mia sperimentazione considerazioni sullo zucche- Il caffè e la Panna sono già data 1610, in pietra chi- lo Stretto, che è motivo di casalinga ecco a voi i mi- ro. meravigliosi quando sono da ara, presenta mascheroni una pesca tradizionale. gliori stratagemmi semplici, soli, ma quando si prendono Due tazzine di caffè molto che spillano acqua e fregi In passato la pesca del facili, veloci e alla portata di per mano si completano e forte decorativi, e la fontana “Il pesce-spada era effettuata tutti, per gustarsi un caffè si perfezionano a vicenda… Canalello” chiamata anche con una particolare imbar- freddo a casa, nonostante uno shaker riempito a metà sia quando c’è freddo, sia fontana di San Clemente, cazione chiamata “Luntre”, le temperature ci facciano con ghiaccio quando fa caldo. situata in via Annunziata, è di cui oggi esiste un unico sentire in Brasile, che poi è a piacere: zucchero, un go- Questa è una ricetta che una fonte di acqua sorgiva esemplare, custodito in una anche la patria del Caffè. ccio di latte, o anche di latte offro spesso ai miei ospiti, ed che sgorga da centinaia di sala del Castello di Scilla.Il Caffè Freddo di mandorla. è davvero una coccola per le anni.Edifici storici di grande Luntre era un’imbarcazione una tazzina di caffè molto Preparate il vostro caffè, importanza sono: la Chiese forte con la moka, o espresso, e Il caffe di Santa Maria di Porto Borghi continua alla pagina 4 Salvo e la Chiesa di San continua alla pagina 4 PAGINA 4 Italian American Cultural Society LUGLIO 2018

Continua da pagina 2 Continua da pagina 3 barche. Il profumo del mare Zagari e la Chiesa di San IL NUOVO Borghi, qui è intenso, e gli scorci Giuseppe Chianalea offre poetici si susseguono: case solo pochi metri di spiaggia

Il Presidente del Consiglio a remi con la quale il pesce Com.It.EsA partire dal primo di ottobre - Detroit 2017, l'ufficio del informaCOM.IT.ES di Detroit sila è che sembrano galleggiare essendo quasi tutta la sua spostato a: dei Ministri, Professore veniva inseguito e, una volta comunita' 51424che Van Dykel'indirizzo Ave., Ste. 7 dei sull’acqua, barche tirate a costa costituita da scogli e Shelby Township, MI 48316 Giuseppe Conte, e i Ministri catturato e issato a bordo, nostro ufficio e' secco nelle cantine, nu- rocce. I seguenti contatti rimangono uguali: hanno giurato al Palazzo sottoposto a un rituale merose fontane, scalinate, 51424numero telefonico Van dell'ufficio Dyke 586-991-0193 Avenue, Ste. indirizzo7 ( disecondo posta elettronica [email protected] piano), Shelby del Quirinale nelle mani del tuttora osservato. Accanto edicolette votive. Una serie Patronato sito web: http://comites-Detroit.weebly.com orario d'ufficio alBusiness pubblico: lunedì e venerdì Center dalle 13,00 alle 16,00. Capo dello Stato pronun- all’occhio destro del pesce di scogli sembra protegge- ITAL-UIL ciando la formula di rito: il pescatore traccia 4 volte Shelby Township, Michigan re le case più esposte in Il Patronato ITAL-UIL "Giuro di essere fedele alla con le unghie una croce. 48316. Nord di 23 Mile road. inverno alla furia del mare. continuerà ad assistere la Tel ufficio: 586/991-0193 Repubblica, di osservarne Oggi nel porto di Chianalea Molte abitazioni sono unite comunità con questioni di Indirizzo mail: comitesde- lealmente la Costituzione il “Lontre” è sostituito dalla fra loro da arcate, formando pensioni italiane, procure, [email protected] e le leggi e di esercitare le più moderna “Passerella”, su angoli incantevoli. Tra gli ecc. al Centro Culturale Ita- Sito web: mie funzioni nell’interesse cui sta il fiocinatore che, av- edifici meglio conservati lo Americano ogni giovedì www.comites-detroit.org esclusivo della nazione". vistato il pesce-spada scaglia ricordiamo Palazzo Scate- dalle 10:00 alle 12:00. Per ul- Orario d'ufficio : Il lunedi' e Erano presenti, in qualità l’arpione.La pesca si effettua gna, risalente al XV sec., teriori informazioni si prega venerdi' dalle 13,00 alle 16,00. di testimoni, il Segretario da Aprile a Ottobre, quando Visitateci sulla nostra pagina Palazzo Giordani, costruito di contattare la Sig.ra Rita Generale della Presidenza il pesce-spada attraversa lo Facebook. nel 1543, casa Ruffo del XIV Barile 734-421-3460. della Repubblica, Cons. Ugo stretto di Messina, attratto sec., Fontana Ruffo, Villa Zampetti, e il Consigliere dalla limpidezza delle sue Militare del Presidente acque. Curiosita’/Tendenze in Italia della Repubblica, Generale Un’evento importante nel Roberto Corsini. quartiere di chianalea è quello della “sagra del Frances Battaglia pesce-spada” che si svolge nei primi giorni di Agosto, tra spettacoli e degustazi- Continua da pagina 3 one nelle vie del borgo.Nel , quartiere San Giorgio è Il caffe situata una statua bronzea calde estati. riproducente il pesce-spada Si può aromatizzare con un abbracciato da un giovane cucchiaio di Crema di Whis- pescatore. ky o con un po’ di semi di Chianalea e anche nota vaniglia, o con entrambi! come la piccola Venezia del Tirreno. 250 ml di panna da montare Un fascino ineguagliabile, 200 ml di caffè fatto con un posto unico al mon- la moka o espresso lungo, do che da sempre strega i zuccherato a piacere e fatto visitatori che non la dimen- raffreddare ticheranno mai più negli ul- timi tempi è apparsa spesso a piacere un cucchiaio di sugli schermi seppur per un Crema di Whisky e/o di breve flash prima della pub- Matrimoni: oggi si sposano cosi’. semi di vaniglia blicità accarezzata e sferzata I mesi preferiti per sposarsi? L’età di marito e moglie? Gli invitati? Surgelare la panna in cubetti. dal mare, con la sua aura • Giugno e settembre. • 33 anni. • Oltre 100. Preparare il caffè, zuccherar- poetica e sognatrice e una lo e lasciarlo raffreddare, poi melodia di sottofondo che Ecco l’identikit del “giorno più bello”. Fra tradizioni, curiosità e piccole manie. vuole aggiungere incanto al surgelarlo in cubetti. • Il 58% delle cerimonie si svolge dopo mezzogiorno. sogno. E’ Chianalea, il carat- Mettere in un mixer tanti teristico borgo dei pescatori • Il 75% delle coppie sceglie il rito religioso. cubetti di panna quanti di di Scilla; pittoresco e ricco • Il costo medio è 23.970 euro. Si spendono circa 22.000 euro al Nord e poco più caffè surgelato, aggiungere la di interessanti architetture, di 30.000 al Sud (dove è minore la spesa per invitato ma maggiore il numero crema di whisky, la vaniglia, particolare perchè le case degli invitati). e frullare qualche istante. sono addossate sulla costa e • L’83% regala bomboniere. Mescolare energicamente il mare quando si infrange • Nove spose su 10 fanno realizzare l’abito da un atelier o uno stilista specializza- il composto ottenuto fino a su di esse entra nelle viuzze, to, spendendo in media 2.138 euro. E 8 su 10 scelgono il bianco. renderlo cremoso e servire. dove sono ormeggiate le • Il 41% spende oltre 300 euro per trucco e acconciatura