MARCH 2017 PUBLISHED BY THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY VOLUME, XXXVI No. 3

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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Kristen, Macomb Lois, Macomb Lorenso and Sarah, Marine City MARCH 2017 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Lenten Friday FISH FEAST Center. so Chirco – 586-243-0170 or – 586-421-5155; tickets - Francesco Church at 7:30 Starting Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2017 – Thursday Secretary Sebastiano Previti $27.95; Member/$23.95; p.m. Pizza and pop to (March 1st) and every – 10th Annual Ladies Night – 586-206-5185. Children 10-5 - $13.95; follow meeting. For more Friday Out at the Italian American March 30 – Thursday - Children 4 and under FREE information, please call Cultural Center, Doors open Lodge Figli Della Sicilia – plus 6% tax & 18% gratuity President Salvatore Previti Through Good Friday, (586) 566-3843 (April 14th) – Buffet Served at 6:00 p.m. – plated dinner, No.227 monthly meeting April 20 – Thursday - IACS 4 pm – 8 pm 7:00 p.m., $30/members - at San Francesco Church at General Membership Meet- May 7, 2017 – Sunday – The $35/nonmembers; prepay 7:30 p.m. Pizza and pop to ing/Complimentary Dinner 23rd Annual Italian Songs Tickets - $16 – IACS Mem- reservations, call 586-228- follow meeting. For more – Italian Cultural Center – and Arias Vocal Compe- bers - $14 – Children 5-10 3030, Ext. 15 information, please call 6:00 p.m. tition for Michigan High yrs. $7 – Under 4 Free March 11 & 12 – Saturday & President Salvatore Previti Monday, April 24 – Feder- School Students – at the IACS Members Night - Ev- Sunday – Michigan Opera (586) 566-3843 azione Siciliana del Mich- Italian American Banquet ery Wednesday Theatre is presenting Mark April 5 – Wednesday – Soci- igan will have its monthly Center of Livonia, 4 p.m. 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Adamo’s Little Women at eta Santa Fara di Cinisi will meeting at the Italian Call: 734-953-9724. March 1- Wednesday – IACS the Macomb Center for the have its monthly meeting Cultural Center. All Sicilian July 20 - Thursday - IACS Senior Membership meet- Performing Arts. On Sun- at the Italian Cultural Club Presidents and Del- General Membership Meet- ing – 10:00 a.m. – Italian day, March 12, an afterglow Center. For more informa- egates should attend. For ing/Complimentary Dinner Cultural Center at the Italian American tion, please call President more information, please – Italian Cultural Center – Cultural Society Banquet Michael Biondo – 586-453- call President Alfonso 6:00 p.m. March 1 – Wednesday – Ital- and Conference Center 7878 Chirco – 586-243-0170 or October 19 – Thursday - ian American Chamber of will immediately follow the Secretary Sebastiano Previ- Commerce meeting at An- April 16 – Sunday – Eas- IACS General Membership Sunday afternoon perfor- ter Brunch – at the Italian ti- 586-206-5185. Meeting/Complimentary diamo Italia, 7096 E 14 Mile mance, which begins at 2:30 Road, Warren - 6:30 p.m. American Cultural Society April 27 – Thursday - Lodge Dinner – Italian Cultural PM. The fterglowa includes Banquet & Conference Figli Della Sicilia No.227 Center – 6:00 p.m. March 1 – Wednesday – a meet and greet with Center – make reservations monthly meeting at San Societa Santa Fara di Cinisi members of the cast. Hors will have its monthly meet- d’oeuvres and pastries will ing at the Italian Cultural be served, along with coffee, Center. For more informa- tea and soft drinks. A cash tion, please call President bar will be available. The Michael Biondo – 586-453- special ticket price of $55 7878 includes a ticket to the per- formance and the afterglow. March 3 – Friday – IACS This pecials package is for participating in Sterling IACS members and Macomb Heights Cultural Exchange, County residents. To order donating appetizers, enter- tickets, please call the MOT tainment, display table, at box office at 313-237-7464, 40200 Utica Road in Sterling or go to michiganopera. Heights. org and enter promo code March 11 – Saturday – IACS2017. FADM presents Annual March 16 – Thursday – Feast Charity Gala Night benefit- of St. Joseph Dinner at the ing St. Jude Children’s Re- Italian Cultural Center – search Hospital, at Penna’s Mass, 6:00 p.m., dinner of Sterling, 38400 Van Dyke immediately following; Ave., Antipasto/Cocktails 6 special blessing for all men p.m. to 7 p.m. – Dinner 7:15 named “Joseph”. Prepaid p.m. Tickets $65 / Under Reservations - $30/person 21/ $50. For information – Children 12 & under, $10 and tickets call: 586-306- – prepaid reservations, call 3840 586-228-3030, Ext. 15 March 15 - Wednesday - 1:00 March 27 – Monday – Fed- PM IACS Book Club will eraziione Siciliana del meet. Please contact Ilene Michigan will have its Stanko at 586-864-6171 for monthly meeting at the additional information. Italian Cultural Center. All March 15 – Wednesday - Sicilian Club Presidents and Representative from the Delegates should attend. Italian Consulate in De- For more information, troit at the Italian Cultural please call President Alfon- PAGE 4 Italian American Cultural Society MARCH 2017

IACS SENIORS The Italian American Cultural Center IACS Officers and Board of Directors 2017 CHAIRPERSON President MESSAGE Sandra Tornberg 3 Days/ 2 Nights Immediate Past President Niagara Falls Giovanni LoIacono Past President Ronald A. DiBartolomeo Departs 7:00am First Vice President The Italian American Mark Garagiola Cultural Center Second Vice President Clarice Squillace Third Vice President 43843 Romeo Plank, Antonio DiGiorgio Clinton Township Fourth Vice President Sebastiano Previti Passport, Passport Card, or Enhanced License is required to Treasurer Enzo Paglia enter Canada. ESTHER BEAUDETTE Recording Secretary Karen Mack Happy Spring to everyone! I’m sure we’re all anxious for warmer Your trip includes: Special Counsel sunny days! 2 nights at the Hilton Fallsview Hotel To The President $249 p/p Hon. Judge Peter Maceron  Motorcoach Transportation March has many special days based on double occupancy Chaplain to look forward to. To mention  Gambling Stops at: Seneca and Fr. Enzo Addari some: Ash Wednesday; daylight Fallsview Casinos Board of Directors savings time begins. St. Patrick’s Wed, April 26, 2017 thru  Visits to Niagara-On-The-Lake and Day, when everyone becomes a Portage Bakery Dr. Mike Aiello Esther Beaudette little Irish; St. Joseph’s Day, which Fri, April 28, 2017  $60 back in Casino Incentives is celebrated, and the first day of James V. Bellanca, III More Information Contact  Jackson-Triggs Winery Spring, and important event our Aaron Caruso Senior meeting on March 1st at Esther Beaudette Alfonso Chirco 10:00 a.m. Giovanni Maniaci (586) 286-2597 Rosanna Maniaci Our new Sunshine Lady is Jose- Pino Marelli phine Berthet, who can be reached Gregory Rogers at (586) 566-0867. Please call her Please make checks payable to Esther Beaudette. Domenico Ruggirello with members’ names, which need Then call (586) 286-2597 with the below information ready. You must call to make a reservation. to be remembered with a card. Ramo A. Salerno Joseph P. Ventimiglia Thank you to Dolly Grzedzinski NAME______BIRTHDATE______Past Presidents for your time as Sunshine Lady in ADDRESS______Giovanni LoIacono the past. CITY/STATE/ZIP______TELEPHONE NO.______Ronald A. DiBartolomeo Our new Bereavement Chairper- ROOMMATE______Mario Moceri son is Kerry Aquialina, whose Frank J. Palazzolo phone number is (586) 939-7778. 8:45 a.m. (cost not included. Cost for the Hon. Anthony Sanfemio Please call her and volunteer to be BENEFIT DINNER package is $249 p.p. d.o. – proper Martin Reno Garagiola part of our fan out when the need April 26, 27, 28 will be our trip to I.D. is needed. & OPERA AT THE Leonard D. Mannina is presented. Niagara Falls Canada. The trip Cav. Vincent J. Bruno includes transportation, a two- May 10th we’re booked for lunch VILLA PENNA Our dear member Shirley Pacella, Cav. John Floreno night stay at the Hilton Hotel with at Giannetti’s Hole in the Wall MARCH 31, 2017 who was a Senior Board member Hon. Sam Petitto breakfast included; a stop at Niag- Restaurant in Northville – follow- and past Bereavement Chair- AT 7:00 P.M. Jack Grifo ara On The Lake for lunch (cost ing lunch, we will see a Mystery person, passed away on January Comm. Anthony J. Bellanca not included), shopping time, and Murder play in their theater. We TO BENEFIT 29, 2017. She will be very much a wine tasting. will have a tour of Northville with missed, and our sympathy is ex- PAKISTAN a step on guide. You will have students (children, youth tended to her husband Jim Pacella We will visit Fallsview Casino, SCHOOLS OF shopping time and be sure to vis- and women) who are study- and her daughter. Seneca Casino in New York, and HOPE Casino Niagara. Casino incentives it the bakery across the street for ing with them. Highly mo- Trip News: will be $50 (subject to change). samples and purchases. Cost is The Pakistan Schools of tivated teachers and VCYP March 29th will be our trip to We will stop at the Portage Bakery, $69.00. We will leave at 8:45 a.m. Hope provide free and qual- youth volunteers are taking MGM Casino, Sin Bad Restau- where everything is delicious. On Call Esther at (586) 286-2597 for ity education to poor and care of the students. The rant for lunch and our visit to St. our return home, we will be stop- reservation. orphan children in Pakistan school not only provides Bonaventure Monastery for the ping at the Duty Free store. Our regardless of color, race and Enjoy each day, for each day is a biblical education, but also two o’clock service. Complete d eparture time is 7:00 a.m gift! Esther religious background. They gives education to children package is $45.00. We will leave at have 125 underprivileged With a fast food breakfast stop cont. on page 8 MARCH 2017 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 5

IACS ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS, PRESIDENT, AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thank you to all of the members who took time to vote in our Board of Di- rectors election in Starting Ash Wednesday, (March 1st) and every Friday through January. 671 ballots Good Friday, (April 14th) • Buffet Served 4pm - 8pm were mailed out and 279 were returned. The results were announced at our General Membership Meeting on January 22, 2017. There were BUFFET nine members nom- inated to fill seven L to R: Giovanni Maniaci, Rosanna Maniaci, Sandra Garden Salad CARRY OUT Tornberg, Aaron Caruso, Sebastiano Previti being sworn board positions. Creamy Cole Slaw FISH DINNERS in by Judge Peter Maceroni. Not pictured; Karen Mack and Incumbent board Alfonso Chirco Parmesan Garlic Redskin Potatoes members Alfonso Macaroni & Cheese $11.99 Chirco, Karen Mack, Fresh Vegetable Rosanna Maniaci, Giovanni Maniaci, Weekly Fish Special Tickets - $16 · IACS Members - $14 and Sandra Torn- Battered Fried Cod Children 5 -10 years $7 · Under 4 Free berg were reelected Dessert to three-year terms, along with new mem- bers Aaron Caruso and Sebastiano “Sam” Previti. 43843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Twp., MI 48038 On January 24, 2017 586.421.5155 - [email protected] the new Board of Directors convened for its first meeting to L to R: Enzo Paglia, Clarice Squillace, Sandra Tornberg, Antonio DiGiogio, Mark Garagiola, Sebastiano Previt, elect a new president and being sworn in by Judge Peter paperoni. Not pictured: executive committee for karen mack 2017. Sandra Tornberg was elected president for a improvement in our banquet operations. We second year. Her recom- will continue to make necessary improve- mendations for executive ments to our facility. In addition, we will committee were accepted as focus on increasing our membership and of- follows: First vice-president fering more activities for our members. We Mark Garagiola, Second will continue to emphasize cultural activi- Vice-president Clarice Squi- ties at the center, such as concerts, lectures, llace, Third Vice-president movies, etc. Our Italian Education program Antonio DiGiorgio, Fourth remains a top priority. Finally, we will Vice-president Sam Previti, encourage and support the IACS Seniors Treasurer Enzo Paglia and Committee and the IACS Gioventù. Recording Secretary Karen Mack. Giovanni LoIacono WHAT’S HAPPENING? remains on the executive Stay up-to-date with the latest news regarding committee as immediate past president. the Italian American Cultural Center by vis- iting us at www.iacsonline.com or like us on Our goals for 2017 are facebook @www.facebook.com/Italian-Ameri- to continue to focus on can-Cultural-Society-and-Banquet-Center profitability and continuous PAGE 6 Italian American Cultural Society MARCH 2017

Thursday, March 2 and is al- ways a great time. On March 3, the IACS will be partici- pating in the Sterling Heights Cultural Exchange, featuring a display, food samples, and musical performances by our Italian language students. This event is being held at the Sterling Heights Senior Cen- ter from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and is free to the public.

On March 12 we are proud to host an afterglow follow- ing the Michigan Opera SANDRA TORNBERG Theatre’s performance of Little Women at the Macomb As I begin my second term Center for the Performing as president, I am happy to Arts. Members of the cast welcome two new Board will be here for a meet and members who were elected greet, and we are hopeful that by the membership, Aaron MOT Founder and Artistic Caruso and Sebastiano “Sam” Director Dr. David DiChiera Previti. They will be a great will join us. Dr. DiChiera asset to our Board of Di- will be retiring at the end of rectors, bringing new skills, this opera season, so this is a energy, and experience. In unique and exciting opportu- addition, the Executive Com- nity for us mittee has been reorganized to allow different Board We will be celebrating the members with fresh ideas to Feast of San Giuseppe on participate. We are at a piv- Thursday, March 16. Our otal time in our history and chaplain Fr. Enzo Addari a dynamic Executive Com- will celebrate Mass with the mittee is essential to keep the participation of Fr. Giuseppe momentum going. Licciardi. A traditional din- ner will follow. There are several great activities on our calendar for Our goal for 2017 is to March. On March 1, Ash continue offering a variety of Wednesday, we will have our cultural and social activities IN Cervini, Agnes Brenton, the first Lenten Fish Fry, which that appeal to our member- late Jean Talluto and the late will be repeated every Friday ship and that attract visitors REMEMBRANCE Victor Cervini. Visitation during Lent. Our 10th An- to the IACS as well. OF ANTOINETTA Sunday 3-9pm at Wujek-Cal- nual Ladies Night Out is on caterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 DICARLO Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Instate Mon- day 9:30am San Francesco Church 22870 S. Nunneley in Clinton Twp. until 10:00am Age 91 February 8, 2017. Mass. Interment Resurrec- Beloved wife of the late Fer- tion Cemetery. Share mem- nando DiCarlo and the late ories with the family at their Edward Walkowinski. Loving "On-Line Guestbook" @ mother of John (Sharon) WujekCalcaterra.com. Annie Scarsella. Proud grandmother was a former member of the of Nick, Rachel, Larry, Americans of Italian Origin Zach, Spencer, Brent, Anna, (AIO) and the Federazione Matthew, Michael, James and Abruzzese del Michigan John. Dear sister of Andrew (FADM). MARCH 2017 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 7

ing league, and needle point she was a member of the grandmother of Lauren The IN LOVING Italian American MEMORY classes. You could find her IACS Seniors Bocce League. Jones. She is survived by EDITOR having lunch with friends Shirley and her husband Jim many dear family members, Barbara L. Smith and dinner with family. She loved coming to the Captain including her brother An- ITALIAN EDITOR was the center of her hus- Jack’s Seafood Table event thony Recchia and was pre- Sandra Tornberg band, Derigi's, world. She at the Cultural Center – deceased by her sisters Dol- LAYOUT & DESIGN American Speedy Printing loved visiting her daughter, bringing along a minimum ly, Virginia, Viola. Funeral DISTRIBUTION Cindy and grand daughter, of 20 people, who enjoyed Thursday Instate 10:00am at Lelio D’Aristotile Lauren at their home in seafood, too. She regularly St. Faustina Church 14025 WRITING STAFF Kentucky. Shirley was an attended our annual La- 12 Mile Rd. (btw. Schoen- Esther Beaudette active member of the Italian dies Only Night. She was a Antonio DiGiorgio herr & Hayes) until time of Barbara Smith American Cultural Society light and warm embrace to Mass at 10:30am. Entomb- Sandra Tornberg PACELLA, SHIRLEY serving on the Senior Mem- everyone around her and ment Christian Memorial Photographer Age 82, passed away bership Board of Directors, will be missed terribly. Be- Cultural Center. Share Elio Ripari peacefully on January 29, and she was a past bereave- loved wife of Derigi. Loving memories with the family at Sandra Tornberg 2017. Shirley was loved by ment chairlady. Shirley mother of Cynthia Taylor & 586/228-3030 ext 15 their "On Line Guest Book" [email protected] everyone who knew her and loved playing bocce, and the late Rick Pacella. Proud @ WujekCalcaterra.com www.iacsonline.com spent her life serving those Deadline for submitting around her. She was a natu- material is the 10th of the ral busy body and spent her month. time involving herself in the We reserve the right to edit all copy. church, her golf and bowl- SAN FRANCESCO CHURCH DINNER DANCE honoring Scott and Carol Chapman and John Francis Sternicki. Scott and Carol Chapman represent qualities indicative of a remarkable family who tirelessly work to support San Francesco Parish as a The Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan in cooperation with The Italian American Club of Livonia family. Scott and Carol were and The Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation are pleased to announce married at San Francesco Church by Father Giulio The 23rd Annual Schiavi, PIME. They now Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition John Francis Sternicki have five children who basi- cally grew up in the church. for Michigan High School Students San Francesco Church in Joshua 20 years old, Hannah Clinton Township, Michigan 17 years, Ashley 15 years, will host its annual Dinner Paige 12 years, and Jesse Dance on Sunday, March 26, 5 years, all baptized and 2017 at Penna’s of Sterling. currently participating in This event features a sit- San Francesco’s Catechism down dinner and entertain- program, working to receive ment by Pino Marelli. Doors age appropriate sacraments open at 3:00 p.m., tickets are or assisting with the pro- $55.00 per person (no tickets gram. The Chapman’s are sold at the door). For tickets/ very hard working individu- information call Ann Burrell als and their hobbies consist (586)242-1981 or Sharon of working, parenting and Ruggiroli (313)882-5132. spending time with their Under the auspices of 5 children. They reside in the Consulate of Italy Join us by encouraging This event is a fundraiser Concert of the Finalists in Detroit Chesterfield Township, MI. and all proceeds go direct- Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 4:00 pm your students to ly to the maintenance and Scott and Carol have a at the Italian American Banquet Center of Livonia participate in this sincere devotion to the San 39200 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154-1338 preservation of the church. Consolato d'Italia exciting event! Francesco Parish Commu Phone: (734) 953-9724 diI^ Classe At this year’s Dinner Dance - Detroit San Francesco Parish will be cont. on page16 PAGE 8 Italian American Cultural Society MARCH 2017

BENEFIT tenor, Jonathan Cilia-Faro. MI 48036. If you have any DINNER cont. from page 4 Ticket price is $100 for questions, contact them the dinner and opera and by email or phone. Email: to earn a decent can be purchased by check jim@pakistanschoolsof- livelihood. or on their website with hope.com – Web: www. A benefit dinner a credit card or Paypal. pakistanschoolsofhope.com and opera will Purchase tickets by check: – Phone: 586-764-8868. be held at Villa International Schools of Penna on March Hope Foundation and mail 31, 2017 at to International Schools of For more information on Jona- 7:00 p.m. The than Cilia-Faro please turn to Hope Foundation – 37711 page 18. featured artist Devoe – Clinton Twp., is Italian opera

Join us for an Evening of Preplanning at IACS

Thursday, April 4 6:00 p.m. IACS Grill Room *Appetizers and light refreshments will be served

Speakers:  Mark Aiello, estate planning attorney, Aiello Law Group, PLC  Karen Mack, Community Educational Coordinator, Mt. Elliott Cemetery Association

Discover how planning your estate, your cemetery arrangements and finances can save you time, your family money and preserve your peace of mind. Special promotions will be available for services for those who attend.

Please RSVP as seats are limited:

586-286-9020 or email us at [email protected]

Every member strengthens the Italian American Cultural Society to better educate and preserve our traditional Italian culture. Your membership helps to make the IACS more responsive to the Italian American community it serves.

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ADVANTAGES TO BEING IACS Membership - Levels and Benefits AN IACS MEMBER: Every member strengthens the Italian American Cultural Society to better educate and preserve our traditional Ital- ian culture. Your membership helps to make the !ACS more responsive to the Italian American community it serves. • Monthly home delivery of the Italian American Cultural Society newspaper; Your membership pays for itself. •One-year subscription to the Italian American newspaper; • Discounted Italian language classes; • Discounted IACS special events over $25. • Free dinner for children under 5 during PLEASE CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP LEVEL: Nonna Nite with Family, Family & Friends, Patron, Benefactor, or Lifetime member- Senior - $40 Senior Couples - $80 - Gioventu' Couple - $80 - Individual (Under age 60) - $55 Family - $100 ship levels; -Two adult members and children in same household. Gioventu' Family - $100 Family & Friends - $150 - Two adult members; all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger, and includes two (2) adult guests of the • Special 10% discount Italian language classes; member at an !ACS event at member's price. Patron - $300 -Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger; • Discounted IACS special events over $25; Includes four guests at member's prices. • Special discount off published Menu Pric- Benefactor - $500 - Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and es given to IACS Members for any event younger; Includes six guests at member's price; $100 IACS gift certificate-good towards all !ACS special events. over $500 booked at IACS Banquet & Con- Lifetime - $5,000 - Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and ference Center (Maximum $1,000). For younger; Includes 10 guests at member's price; a $100 !ACS gift certificate - good towards all IACS special events. eligibility, minimum 60-day membership Upon receipt of payment, you may start enjoying the benefits of membership. Make checks payable to IACS. in order to receive special benefit; • Special discount for IACS members on advertising in the IACS newspaper; • Special 20% discount on all baked goods including wedding cakes at Il Fornaio 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 Gar- field, 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; IACS Membership Policy • SC Lawnscape LLC – FREE first lawn The IACS has adopted a new membership expiration policy beginning g in 2017. So that all mem- cutting with signed year contract. 10% bers understand the new policy, it will be outlined here. SAVINGS on any landscape purchase of All memberships at the IACS, with the exception of lifetime memberships, will run from January $2,500 or above. REFERRAL PROGRAM, our current, past, or new customers receive to December. All membership renewals will take place in January. That means that in December, discounts or local gift cards with every membership renewal should be on everyone’s “to do” list so that there will be no interruption in signed referral. 586/263-0641 – www. membership benefits. sclawnscape.com; A person who decides not to renew their membership in January but to do it later in the year think- ing that the dues will be cheaper, will find that there will be NO pro-rating of dues. That means that • Attorney Armand Velardo – Free consul- tation and 10% discount on legal services. the membership cost in January will be the same in June. That membership will also expire in De- (Acquisitions; Civil and Commercial cember along with all memberships. There will be no advantage to waiting to renew the membership Litigation; Corporate Planning; Estate thinking that the cost will be less, as that will not be the case. Planning; Family Law; Mergers; Personal As before, there are a variety of membership types available. If you are currently a member but DID Injury; Probate; Real Estate Transactions; NOT receive your membership renewal, please contact the IACS office and let them know. Shareholder Disputes; Tax Issues; Arbitra- This new policy is in keeping with other organizations. Should you have any questions, please con- tor; Facilitator; and Mediator.) tact the IACS office at 586-228-3030. Thank you for your support as we continue to streamline our processes and procedures. PAGE 10 Italian American Cultural Society MARCH 2017 PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE IACS Michigan Opera Theatre in collaboration with the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts ATTORNEYS 586-293-3500 presents… J.B.Bieske and Jenifer Alfonsi 49800 Hayes Rd 19991 Hall Road Macomb, MI 48044 Macomb Twp., MI 48044 586-566-8700 - 800-331-3530 13441 13 Mile Rd fax 586-977-8444 Warren, MI 48088 www.ssdfighter.com 586-979-1010 ByLittle Mark Adamo Women Aiello, Mark Anthony FUNERAL HOMES SPECIAL OFFER FOR I.A.C.S. 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4 color - 65% black primary St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 spot color - pantone cool grayMichigan 9C Opera Theatre Studio Artistspereferred logo 586-772-6731 HOME MAINTENENCE Sung in English with English supertitles C & M Painting fax 772-6556 secondary Free Estimates Il Fornaio Bakery Senior Discount 13689 23 Mile Road Interior/Exterior Shelby Twp., MI 48315 Call or Text Mario Evola  Spring Opera Season Sponsor secondary - for use on dark backgrounds 586-566-5280 586-744-5989 2014 GM Design Corporate ID & Graphics BANQUET HALLS INSURANCE AGENCIES IACS Banquet Center Lucido Insurance Agency 43843 Romeo Plank Rd 39999 Garfield Clinton Twp., MI 48038 Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-421-5155 586-286-8200 www.iacsonline.com Auto • Home • Business • Life • Health • Financial Planning CEMETERIES Resurrection Cemetery LANDSCAPING 18201 Clinton River Road SC Lawnscape, LLC Macomb Twp., MI Clinton Twp., MI 586-263-0641 586-286-9020 www.mtelliott.com PHYSICIANS Skardarasy, MD Charles DENTIST Si’ Parla Italiano John A. Dobry, DDS 33464 Schoenherr Ste 160 15870 19 Mile Rd Ste 160 Sterling Heights, MI 48312 Clinton Twp, MI 48038 586-258-3775 586-286-0790 www.dobrydental.com RETIREMENT LIVING Villa Bella of Clinton FRUIT MARKET Township Randazzos Fresh Markets 15894 19 Mile Road www.randazzofreshmarket.com Clinton Township, MI 48038 36800 Garfield 586-412-8190 Clinton Township MI 48035 www.Villa-Bella.net MARCH 2017 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 11

GRAN SASSO IN ABRUZZO

FEDERAZIONE ABRUZZESE DEL MICHIGAN PRESENTS ANNUAL CHARITY GALA NIGHT Benefiting “St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital” Saturday, March 11, 2017 Penna’s of Sterling 38400 Van Dyke Ave. L’Aquila Sterling Heights, MI 48312

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MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT BY HONORING Pescara OUR ECLIPSE MEMBER OF THE YEAR DELICIOUS MENU CARLO RAFFLES OPEN BAR DI VIRGILIO

Antipasto/Cocktails 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM 586-306-3840 Teramo Dinner at 7:15 PM Tickets $65 / Under 21 $50 For information and tickets call: Mirella Morgan at 586-291-2923 Elio Bucciarelli at 586-306-3840 Or pay with PayPal at fedabruzzo.org All RSVP’s by February 24, 2017 “Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit ” St. Jude Children's Research Hospital..” “A Regional organization of Italian-American Abruzzese working toward the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture”

GIORGIO MARCHESE ATTORNEY/AVVOCATO Fluent in Italian 586-323-2300 Initial Consultation at no charge D iv o rc e • Divorce • Civil Litigation • Real Estate • Personal Injury • Wills/Estates • OUIL/Traffic Offenses ANNOUNCEMENT • Corporations • Business Transactions Patronato ITAL-UIL at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center Silver Pine Complex Continues on Thursdays - 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon 43455 Schoenherr, Suite 7 For further information, Please call Ms. Rita Barile 734-421-3460 Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313 PAGE 12 Italian American Cultural Society MARCH 2017

IN DEEPEST January 26, 2017 Mirabile. Also survived by SYMPATHY Age 82 many loving nieces, neph- Beloved husband ews, and friends. Visitation of Connie. Loving at the Sterling Heights father of Anna, Chapel of Bagnasco & Catherine (Joseph) Calcaterra Funeral Home Lentine, Petrina 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road, (Michael) Ivkov, and (@ Schoenherr) Sunday 1-9 Benedict (Sandra). pm with Scripture at 7:00 Proud grandfather pm. Funeral Monday Instate of 11 and 7 great 9:30 am St. Lawrence Cath- grandchildren. Dear olic Church 44633 Utica Road, Utica, until time of DOMENIC brother of Pearl Mass 10:00 am. Interment BOMMARITO Bommarito and the late Rose (Joseph) Resurrection Cemetery.

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March 31, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. $100 Ticket for Dinner & Opera To benefit Pakistan Schools of Hope Featured Artist: Italian Opera Tenor, Jonathan Cilia-Faro www.jonathanciliafaro.com Tickets may be purchased by check or on our website with a credit card or Paypal Purchase Tickets by Check: International Schools of Hope Foundation • Memo Line – number of tickets Mail to: International Schools of Hope Foundation • 37711 Devoe, Clinton Township, MI 48036 If you have questions contact us by email or phone. Email: [email protected] • Web: www.pakistanschoolsofhope.com • Phone: 586.764.8868 PAGE 14 Italian American Cultural Society MARCH 2017

ANOTHER SUCCESS STORY FROM IACS Italian Education Scholarship Program OUR ITALIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM! Promoting Italian Language & Culture

Center and especially to The Italian American Cultural Society is offering a wonderful opportunity to high school Maria Sugamelli for being students to obtain two semesters of Italian language at the Italian American Cultural Center in such a great Italian teacher! Clinton Township, Michigan. My curiosity for Italy and its culture began when I Award Information: was little and would hear Scholarships Awarded: Five IACS scholarships consisting of two semesters of Italian education my Nonna talk about her at the Italian American Cultural Center (September – April). The winners of scholarships will hometown in Marche. I re- receive a Certificate towards continuing the Italian education classes at the Italian American member taking my first trip Cultural Center and a letter of recommendation for college. Announcement of Jordan sign- to Italy when I was seven ing with Italian basketball team years old, and was fascinat- Application Deadline: May 15, 2017 – All scholarship applications will be reviewed by the ed by Italy’s beauty, simplic- Italian American Cultural Society. Winners will be announced at the IACS General Membership Jordan David was a student ity and most important, its meeting on July 20, 2017. in our Italian Education cuisine. Program who was awarded In July of 2016, I began my Requirements: Applicant must submit an essay: “Why I would like to study Italian”, a letter our scholarship in 2012. He including biographical sketch, reason for wanting the award, and a photo in color or black & journey in the countryside is currently living in Italy white. of Tuscany, near Florence. I where he is staying with a lived with an Italian family Eligibility: Applicant must be entering 9th grade as of fall 2017 – 12th grade. host family, teaching En- that has produced wine glish, and playing basketball. since the days of Medici. Sponsorship provided by: He is enjoying the experi- I taught English to their Italian American Cultural Society ence and is grateful to Maes- four children. We would 43843 Romeo Plank Road tra Maria Sugamelli and our spend our days playing Clinton Township, MI 48038 Italian Education Program. soccer, speaking English Phone Number: 586.228-3030 We are very proud of you and tasting many different Fax Number: 586.228-1678 Jordan! varieties of food and wine. Email: [email protected] (http://colognole.it/site/) We encourage eligible When my family flew in for The Italian American Cultural Society candidates to apply for our a visit, they stayed at the scholarship this year. agriturismo in Colognole APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP owned by the host family. Afterwards, we traveled to Return the completed form along with essay, biographical sketch, and photo to the IACS my Nonna’s village, Osoli, located near Ascoli Piceno. First Name Last Name The view of the mountains from the balcony of the Date of Birth High School Grade house was amazing and the Address/City/State/Zip beach at San Benedetto was

even better. Home Phone Cell Email Thanks to Wayne State University, I was accepted Reason For Wanting To Receive The Award by the Italian department in the fall of 2016 to partici-

pate in the S.I.T.E. program ketball team after battling asking for information and Jordan and his high school (http://siteprogram.pacioli. students the Italian bureaucracy for making new friends. If net/) to teach English in a I have been living in Italy two months to finally get anyone is looking to explore high school in Bergamo, a accepted. I am very happy their own Italian heritage or for eight months and have city near Milan. I am now made memories that I will that I was able to explore just want to travel to Italy living with a different host my Italian heritage and see for a relaxing vacation, I never forget. However, if family – mother, father, I had not learned a basic my Nonna’s hometown. highly recommend taking their 7-year-old son Em- lessons with Maria at the understanding of the Italian manuel and their Nonna. Living in Italy has definitely language prior to leaving, provided life lessons that Italian Cultural center. If My host father is a chef, so you would like to contact Jordan with Cesare Coda-Nun- the trip would not have been he makes different Italian I’ll never forget. Learn- as successful. That is why me, please send an email ziale from Colognole Vineyards specialties and explains the ing Italian has helped me and Cameron Mitchel from I owe much credit to the to jordandavid221@gmail. history behind each dish. I tremendously with maneu- Ocean Prime Restaurants cele- Italian American Cultural com. Ciao! even managed to join a bas- vering through the cities, brating a wine deal MARCH 2017 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 15 SPECIAL EVENT TO HONOR DR. DAVID DiCHIERA'S HOLY FAMILY CHURCH WINTER GALA EXTRAORDINARY LEGACY ANDTO PREVIEW SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017 MOT'S UPCOMING PRODUCTION OF PUCCINI'S AT THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY BANQUET & CONFERENCE CENTER LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST The Italian American tion-concert previewing public is heartily invited Club of Livonia Char- MOT's upcoming pro- to come enjoy this eve- itable Foundation, the duction of Giacomo Puc- ning of great music and Verdi Opera Theatre of cini's opera "La Fanciulla to express its congrat- Michigan, and the Ital- del West' and will cul- ulations to Dr. DiChi- ian American Club of minate with a tribute to era for his magnificent Livonia, in collaboration MOT's founder Dr. David commitment to the arts (L-R) – Sam Previti, Father Pino Eva & David Evola, Vince Vitale, Peter with the Michigan Op- DiChiera for his extraor- in Michigan and as one Licciardi, Rep. Peter Lucido & Anne Lucido era Theatre, are pleased dinary achievements as of the leading advocates to announce an exciting a community leader and of opera in America. An special event, to be held nationally recognized cul- afterglow reception will on Friday, March 10th, tural icon. Michigan Op- follow the concert. Ad- at the Italian American era Theatre Studio Artists mission is $25. For tickets Club of Livonia Banquet will perform live excerpts and reservations, please Center. The evening's from Puccini operas and contact Maria Harris at entertaining program also from Dr. DiChiera's (248) 854-1449 or macap- Sandra Tornberg, IACS President, (L-R): Sam Previti, Vito Previti, will include a presenta- own compositions. The [email protected] . and Sam Previti, IACS Fourth Vice Salvatore Previti, John Previti, President and Jim Previti Photo credits to Isabella LeDuc (D’Anna) and Sofia LeDuc (D’Anna) PAGE 16 Italian American Cultural Society MARCH 2017

SANFRANSICO CHURCH John was born on Valentine’s cards, and the company of of these three individuals cont. from page 7 Day and raised on Detroit’s his family and friends. He and would like to take this nity teaching Catechism to eastside. He has resided in enjoys his work; He says, “I opportunity to thank them both children and Adults. Clinton Township for the have a feeling of accomplish- and congratulate them. Making sure all who cel- last 50 years. After gradu- ment seeing my print work Please come and celebrate ebrate the Sacrament of ating from Mount Clemens displayed all around the with our honorees and help Confirmation at San Fran- High School, earning cer- County. I realize how small support San Francesco cesco Church are taught tificates in graphic arts and the world really is from Church with an evening the core of our traditional electronics, he received his all the people I have met of dining and dancing. Catholic faith and leave our A.A.S. Degree in Electronics working at Macomb County Please call Sharon Ruggiroli program with the knowl- Engineering Technology Community College.” (313)882-5132 or Ann Bur- edge and understanding from the Ohio Institute of San Francesco Parish is rell (586)242-1981 for tickets they need. Not to mention Technology. very fortunate to have the or further information. participation in additional John worked for several commitment and assistance Scott and Carol Chapman programs in conjunction commercial printers pri- with the Catechism program or to joining the Macomb i.e. food for the poor, school County Community College play, giving tree program, staff as a copy center oper- etc. Many hours are spent at ator, where he is currently Norwex our church participating in employed. He has served on many areas as a family. 10th annual PartyLite the Executive Board of the John Francis Sternicki has MCC Chapter of Local 1917, Young Living been a member of San Fran- AFSCME, and as the local’s Ladies Advantage cesco Parish for many years. South Campus area repre- Apparel He has a sincere devotion sentative and is currently a to his faith. John has partic- member of AFSCME Local Scentsy Dolci Delizie ipated in many fundraising 128. He is an Associate Life Night LuLaRoe events for San Francesco Member and Deputy Quar- Church including the annual termaster of the Macomb Perfectly Dinner Dance. He is a mem- County Detachment Marine Posh ber of the Parish Council Corps League (from which Out and an Usher. Typically he has received a Distin- Thursday, March 2nd John spends the majority of guished Service Medal), and Doors open at 5:00pm Rodan & Fields Sunday afternoon (and any a member of the Metro De- Dinner at 7:00pm Resurrection Cemetery free time he might have) troit United States Bowling Footprints at the church making sure Congress. John has received Giuseppe’s International Travel everything goes appropriate- Macomb Community Col- ly for Father. John selflessly lege’s excellence in individu- Oils & Vinegars Roberta Simone assists in many areas, always al performance award. Fresh Egyptian Linens & Patti Ralko willing to help. He is a Third Degree Touchstone Crystals John Francis Sternicki is the member of the Knights of The Spoiled Girl $30 member son of John M. and Irene Columbus John Cardinal $35 non-member Sternicki. He has a younger Dearden Council located brother, Joseph, and a sister in Mount Clemens, Mich- in law, Michele. He is the igan. For recreation, John PREPAID Name ______uncle to Joseph and Kalissa. enjoys bowling, golf, playing RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Address ______Contact the IACS office City, State, Zip ______ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF LIVONIA at 586.228.3030 Phone/Cell______SUPPORTS SLC WITH 22ND DINNER DANCE or mail check to: IACS The Italian Club of Livonia Center in Chelsea, MI. St. is made up of Italian-Amer- 43843 Romeo Plank Rd. # Attending ______$ Enclosed ______Louis Center is a residential Clinton Twp., MI 48038 ican descendents who live care facility for children and We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, in the western suburbs of adults with intellectual and $30 / IACS Member and Cash or Checks payable to the IACS Metropolitan Detroit, many developmental disabilities, $35 / Non member of whom are Roman Cath- and was established by the Use the form for Credit Card# ______olic. They have a special Italian Order of the Servants reservations by mail or 3 digit Vcode ______Expiration Date______affinity for helping Ital- of Charity in 1960. visit us online ian-American causes, and For the past 22 years, the @www.iacsonline.com Signature ______that love extends to St. Louis cont. on page17 MARCH 2017 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 17

IN DEEPEST SYMPATHY Chuck Maniaci Chuck Maniaci passed newspaper. His commu- away on January 15th 2017, nity service memberships Mary Galasso receives the SLG Humanitarian Award surrounded by family after included American Legions L to R: Joe Yekulis (MC), Mario and Mary Galasso, Father Enzo & Veterans of Foreign War, spending 12 days in hospice assist SLC with their Legacy due to the effects of Alzhei- Americans of Italian Origin, humbled by her award and Building Campaign. Then mer's and dementia. and the Italian American said, “It’s a very special hon- Cultural Society. Chuck or, but I haven’t done what Kenneth Unterbrink, State Chuck Maniaci was the filled his weekends. Taking was also honored by the others youngest of five children pictures put him in count- Macomb County Commis- have born during the depression less positions to meet many sioners with a proclama- on September 14th 1931. people throughout his life. done. tion for his volunteer work All I do He graduated high school Whether it was flying out with the senior citizens of is help at age 16 and enlisted in the of town for IBM to take Macomb. Marines in 1948 at age 17. pictures of special events, or them so He then went on to grad- capturing special wedding Chuck is survived by his they can uate from barber school moments for hundreds of wife of 60 years Beatrice realize (Brooklier) and their and attended Wayne State brides & grooms, snapping their University after his honor- events like 1st communions, Children; Frank (Lisa), Joe (Elena), Chuck (Renee), plans able discharge as a Marine annual family pictures, for the Sergeant during the Korean Jim, Anthony, and John birthdays, cub scouts, or just future. War in 1951. He began (Shirley). Per his wishes, taking pictures of the kids All God work at IBM in 1954, which horsing around the house. there will be a private Mili- wants led to a 32 year career. The key was sharing those tary service this spring with SLC Residents arrive at IACL Interment at Great Lakes from any of Chuck and his wife Bea pictures with everyone, and Deputy of the Michigan over the years, Chuck spent Cemetery in Holly, MI. us is to give him our yes.” raised 6 children and are Knights of Columbus, thousands of dollars just Following the award giving ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB ceremony, Maria Harris presented Fr. Enzo with a pictures cont. from page17 of the Italian American check from the Michigan State Council in the amount away. IACL has raised funds for Club of Livonia Charitable of $25,000 for their 2017 During SLC through a dinner-dance Foundation presented Fr. commitment to the Legacy his re- fundraiser in late January Enzo Addari, SdC., with Campaign and the building tirement, called the “Guardian Angel two checks for $7,000 to he vol- Dinner-Dance,” benefitting cont. on page18 unteered the transportation needs his time of the center. On January with the 29, 2017, nearly 200 people Italian Amer- visited the IACL to enjoy ican an Italian style dinner, live Cultural music, a silent auction, a gift Center raffle and raffle for a “mini- proud grandparents to 13 recording heritage videos bar.” Event Chairwoman grandchildren and 2 great for many families and mak- and former club president, granddaughters. Chuck ing sure the history library Mary Galasso, received the worked 32 years at IBM was up to date with past St. Louis Guanella Human- while Bea stayed home to events. He also wrote ar- itarian Award from the take care of the kids. Chuck ticles and took pictures for Servants of Charity for her also worked part-time as the Italian Tribune news- leadership in making this a photographer, which paper and Italian American event a success. Galasso was Hungry patrons line up for soup and salad PAGE 18 Italian American Cultural Society MARCH 2017

ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of the new St. Louis Guanel- For more information about cont. from page17 la Village. St. Louis Center, please visit www.stlouiscenter.org.

JONATHAN CILIA FARO Jonathan was born in he is so passionate about State Deputy Ken Unterbrink, MI K of C, presents a Maria Harris of the IACL Charitable Founda- Ragusa, Sicily, in 1981, into music that he sings every- $25,000 check to Father Enzo tion presents two checks to Father Enzo a rather particular context, where, in any location. Not and approached music only does he want to sing, thanks to Grandpa, who he wants to grow, to know, gave him his first accordion. to study, read and learn. He Gianfranco Chessari was enlisted in the Italian army his first music teacher and and worked there for just Franco Giorgio his first dra- under 28 months to pay for ma teacher, and it was none his studies. And he man- other than Franco who sent aged to study Psychology Jonathan to Maestro Peppe and Theology, all without Arezzo, who, until 1996, abandoning Music. And his trained Jonathan in piano friends were not of his own and composition and had age, but Priests, Pastors, him start singing. He was Doctors, Philosophers and offered his first recording Musicians. He began to contract at 16. perform in theatres, church- es and public squares. His Jonathan became the message was not restricted youngest Tenor in the Pen- to the music, but became a tagramma polyphonic choir, lifestyle. directed by Arezzo himself. In just a few years, and in a From 1996 to 2006 he had miraculous way, this young already self-produced and singer, prepared by the great distributed more than soprano Gianna Buniato, 430,000 copies of his re- took flight towards Milan cords, had self-produced 9 in northern Italy, against all albums. www.jonathancili- logic. Jonathan never stops; afaro.com

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January 15, 2017 Kevin Francis Toman, Sr. Kristian William Zimmerman Gerald Anthony Neubauer Carson Thomas Nreka Juncaj January 21, 2017 January 28, 2017 Eufemia Lucido Plantado Carter Thomas Richard Beniface Stemple Veronica Babich Nannette Marie Kennedy Mariann Srodek Ralph F. Trudel Cecil Rupert Wickersham Janet B. Piche January 29, 2017 Michael Rocco Tatti February 9, 2017 January 16, 2017 January 22, 2107 Mary Margaret Blankeship February 3, 2017 Charles Charbeneau Deloris Lucille Jewell Mary Pauline Simcak Peter Anthony Mistretta Gary Henry Swidwinski Joseph Vincent Cuffaro Joseph James Kole January 23, 2017 Shirley Ann Pacella Martha Emma Wilson Marguerite Mary Grigg Paul Gerard Lucido Donald Francis Rinke Geraldine A. Tocco February 4, 2017 Joseph William Hance January 17, 2017 January 24, 2017 January 30, 2017 Anna DiCicco Margagret Romano Jackowski Carolyn Marie Bobrowski Marie Louise Ales Irene Bricolas Carolyn Sue Horn David Gerard Zabawa Helen Winifred Enzmann Arlene Ann Galasso Robert Louis Garner John Joseph Macko February 10, 2017 January 18, 2017 George Robert Malin Grace Dorothy Gluski Vincent Anthony Mule' Salvatore Ciaramitaro Tyrone G. Conti William Charles Scherer Stephen Gerald Granzow Albert Primo Piccirilli Edward J. Dziewit Rose Anna Dozorc Yolonda Mary Signorell Gene Helen Munro February 5, 2017 Stella M. Dziewit Jeanette Klinger Sarah Joan Tyree January 31, 2017 Dolores Elain Babboni Gregory Sands Joseph Peter LaGrutta January 25, 2017 Rose Melasi Josephine Ann Brady Mildred Sarah Ann Schemansky Lucia Lapuz Lagman Lois Clodean Canady Christopher Ryan Pirrone Bernice Rau Eileen Kathryn Schimmel Hans Jakob Uhi Josephine Mary Catenacci Joseph C. Thompson William Edward Strager February 11, 2017 Michael Joseph Wells Mary Ann Lupo Rose Marie Torres February 6, 2017 Jeanne Lillian Maksym PhD. Carol Frances Winowski January 26, 2017 February 1, 2017 Christopher Michael DeSanto Jeffery Paul Masinick January 19, 2017 Marlene Helen Bielarz Concetta Bianchi Brittney Love Dushaj Sona Nahabedian Samuel Alfieri Henry Boyko Anthony Mario Camilletti Sr. Mary Ann Haddad Edward Zane Linda Lorraine Campbell Gloria Marie Locricchio Caterina Como James Albert Weinzierl February 12, 2107 January 20, 2017 Joyce Ann Smith Danny Edward Larkin February 7, 2017 Berardino Puzzuoli Stephen Edward Emke January 27, 2017 Joseph Peters Jr. Jovanka Dimoski Aldo Severini Brayden Hill William Albert Beyer Eleanor Lucy Pilato Robert Murri Jean Marilyn Skiendzior Robert Glenn Tartt Mary Joan Brubaker Robert P. Snarski Joseph Michael Schmondiuk February 13, 2017 Darfina Tasevski Rowena Clark Elaine Marie Walendzik John Werner Aubrey Lee Eargle Kathleen Pamela Miszowski Roger Anthony Witkowski February 8, 2017 Geraldine Delores Hardwick William Scott Wray February 2, 2017 Dinos A. Chrisopoulos Robert Jacob Sikkelee Carlton Sherwood Allen Antoinetta DiCarlo Anna Viscomi Roger William Klos Genevieve Wanda Joseph Gerald Anthony Ziskie PAGE 20 Italian American Cultural Society FEBRUARY 2017

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Firma del protocollo d’intesa del Botticelli, in Usa sua Venere consolato d’Italia a Detroit con il solitaria Dipartimento dell’Istruzione del Michigan Esposte 16 opere del Maestro al per la promozione della lingua italiana Muscarelle Museum, in Virginia Una delle sole due Ven- di Botticelli, eri solitarie di Botticelli, Filippo Lippi; solitamente visibile alla alcune opere di Galleria Sabauda di Torino, Filippino Lippi, e’ esposta per la prima volta figlio di Filippo e in Usa nella piu’ grande e studente di Bot- importante mostra dedicata ticelli; un dipinto al maestro negli Stati Uniti, e una statuetta inaugurata l’11 febbraio al di bronzo di Muscarelle Museum of Art Antonio Pollai- di Williamsburg, Virginia, uolo, nonche’ dove restera’ sino al 7 aprile due dipinti di Fra 2017, prima di approdare Bartolomeo. al Museum of Fine Arts di Boston. In tutto 16 opere http://www. D-S(seduti): State Superintendent Brian J. Whiston, Krista Ried, Office provenienti da musei e ansa.it/sito/ of Professional Preparation Services, Maria Luisa Lapresa, Console chiese italiane che rappre- notizie/cultura/ d’Italia; D-S In Piedi: Prof. Franco Iaderosa, Direttore Didattico sentano ogni fase della sua arte/2017/02/11/ dell’Ente Gestore NOI Foundation, State Representative Anthony Forli- carriera. La mostra, intitola- botticel- ni, il Dott. Paolo Nervo, Presidente dell’Ente Gestore NOI Foundation,e ta ‘’Botticelli and the Search li-in-usa-sua-ve- Lia Adelfi, presidente della Società Dante Alighieri del Michigan. for the Divine: Florentine nere-solitaria_ Painting Between the Medi- d2f4041d-ad75- Il 20 gennaio 2017, il Con- Il protocollo d’intesa è il ri- ci and the Bonfires of the 4a80-8087-bb- sole Maria Luisa Lapresa sultato di trattative e incon- Vanities’’, comprende anche 4cf74347f2.html ha firmato un protocollo tri tra i rappresentanti del sei rari dipinti del maestro d’intesa con il Dipartimento Dipartimento dell’Istruzi- dell’Istruzione dello Stato one, i membri dell’Osserva- del Michigan a sostegno torio della Lingua Italiana e La Venere di dell’insegnamento dell’ital- il Console Lapresa. Botticelli sbarca in iano nelle scuole pubbliche America dello Stato. In particolare, Alla firma del protocollo l’obiettivo di questo accordo, d’intesa erano presenti an- Solitamente firmato dallo State Super- che l’ex State Representative visibile alla Galleria intendent Brian J. Whiston Anthony Forlini, la presi- e da Krista Ried dell’Office dente della Società Dante Sabauda di of Professional Preparation Alighieri del Michigan Lia Torino, è esposta per Services, è quello di favorire Adelfi, il dott. Paolo Nervo la prima volta in Usa l’inserimento di docenti e il Prof. Franco Iaderosa, nella più grande e italiani, già abilitati in Italia, rispettivamente Presidente e all’insegnamento nei distret- Direttore Didattico dell’Ente http://www.lastampa.it/2017/02/11/cronaca/la-vene- importante mostra ti scolastici del Michigan. Gestore NOI Foundation. re-di-botticelli-sbarca-in-america-lHrGzlAfJBEtuSbSn- dedicate al maestro byq2O/pagina.html negli Stati Uniti PAGINA 2 Italian American Cultural Society MARZO 2017

Settimana tra i giovani italiani degli Usa per Fucsia Nissoli Francesco Gabbani ha vinto Sanremo “E’ stata una settimana intensa di incontri con giovani pieni di Con la canzone “Occidentali’s Karma”, dopo speranza e di amore per l’Italia; momenti belli di umanità e politica” che l’anno scorso aveva vinto la categoria Nuove proposte con “Amen” di ItaliaChiamaItalia - venerdì 10 febbraio 2017

(ANSA/CLAUDIO ONORATI) La 67esima edizione del Gabbani è nato a Carrara Festival di Sanremo è stata il 9 settembre del 1982 e ha vinta da Francesco Gabbani lavorato per molti anni sia con la canzone “Occidenta- come musicista che come li’s Karma”. Al secondo pos- fonico e tecnico di palco. Il to è arrivata Fiorella Man- primo vero successo l’ha ot- Questa settimana Fucsia consigliera dei Comites di entrare preparati sia nel noia, al terzo Ermal Meta. tenuto lo scorso anno, quan- Gabbani ha vinto ottenendo do ha partecipato al Festival Nissoli, deputata eletta San Francisco, la dottor- mondo dell’impresa che il 36,3% dei voti, mentre di Sanremo nella categoria nel Nord e Centro Amer- essa Francesca Morabito. si affaccia ed opera nei Fiorella Mannoia ed Ermal “concorso giovane”, vinto ica, ha incontrato molti Invece, all’Università contesti internazionali sia Meta hanno preso rispetti- con la canzone “Amen”, e ha giovani di varie Comu- dell’Alabama, l’on. Nissoli, ad apportare in contes- vamente il 32,8% e il 30,9%. pubblicato il suo secondo nità italiane presenti in parlando delle politiche ti produttivi italiani un Oltre che per la canzone in disco, Eternamente ora. Lo Usa. A Seattle, assieme al per gli italiani all’estero, bagaglio di best practice sé, durante le serate del Fes- scorso anno Gabbani aveva Console onorario Franco ha detto: “Voglio realiz- che può essere utile per il tival Gabbani si è fatto no- vinto anche il premio della Tesorieri, fondatore del zare il sogno di una Italia miglioramento dell’effica- tare per le sue esibizioni in critica Mia Martini per le centro culturale “Il Pun- che consideri gli italiani cia e dell’efficienza delle cui era accompagnato da un nuove proposte. to”, l’on. Nissoli ha incon- all’estero cittadini a tutti strutture aziendali”. ballerino con un costume trato i giovani ricercatori gli effetti e sto lavorando “E’ stata una settimana da gorilla. Nella sua seconda http://www.ilpost. esibizione, invece, era stato it/2017/02/12/frances- italiani che lavorano nel per questo, con fatica ma intensa di incontri – ha lui a indossare il costume da co-gabbani-vinto-sanre- polo tecnologico della senza perdermi d’ani- riassunto l’on. Nisso- gorilla (c’entra un verso del mo-2017/sanremo-mu- zona. mo, a cominciare dalla li – con giovani pieni di ritornello di “Occidentali’s sic-festival-2017-50/ “Una Comunità – ha battaglia per il riacquisto speranza e di amore per K a r m a”. detto l’on. Nissoli – vivace della cittadinanza per l’Italia; momenti belli di e che potrebbe dare tanto chi, andato all’estero, l’ha umanità e politica che mi all’Italia, a cominciare da perduta”. danno la forza di lavorare quei giovani che hanno Invece, per quanto con- con ancora più convinzi- lasciato la terra d’origine cerne il Progetto “Cervelli one per il mio Paese, il per fare un’ esperienza in Viaggio”, promosso Paese che noi tutti italiani all’avanguardia nella terra da Massimo Veccia, all’estero portiamo sem- dell’information technol- che ha concluso, questa pre nel cuore, in qualsiasi ogy, qui in Usa”. settimana, la sua fase contesto”. Durante la visita a Seattle, americana a New York, l’on. Nissoli ha incon- l’on. Nissoli ha ricordato http://www.italiachia- trato, presso il centro che tale Progetto forma- maitalia.it/fucsia-nisso- culturale Il Punto, una tivo “aiuta i giovani ad li-giovani-italiani-deg- li-usa-settimana/ MARZO 2017 Italian American Cultural Society PAGINA 3

è il giovedì 2 marzo ed è EXPORT ALIMENTARE A 38,4 MILIARDI (+4%): sempre una serata diver- PER COLDIRETTI “È RECORD” tente. Venerdì 3 marzo, l’IACS parteciperà’ a uno scambio culturale a Sterling ROMA\ aise\ - Record (+4%), ai formaggi (+7%) italiano che traina la ripresa Heights, con una mostra, storico nelle esportazioni e all’olio che fa segnare un dell’intero Made in Italy”, assaggi dalla nostra cucina, di prodotti agroalimentari +6%, secondo le proiezioni ha affermato il presidente e canzoni dai nostri studenti Made in Italy che nel 2016 Coldiretti relative ai primi della Coldiretti Roberto di lingua italiana. Questo hanno raggiunto il massi- nove mesi del 2016. Balzo in Moncalvo nel sottolineare evento si terrà presso la mo di sempre, arrivando a avanti anche dai salumi, con che “l’andamento sui mer- Sterling Heights Senior quota 38,4 miliardi di euro, un +8%. cati internazionali potrebbe Center dalle18:00 alle 22:00 grazie a una crescita del 4 ulteriormente migliorare ed è l’ingresso è gratis al per cento. È quanto emerge Analizzando le performance da una più efficace tutela pubblico. da una analisi della Coldi- dei prodotti nei singoli Stati nei confronti della “ag- retti sulla base delle dei dati si scoprono aspetti sorpren- ropirateria” internazionale Il 12 marzo siamo orgoglio- Istat definitivi sul commer- denti - evidenzia Coldiret- che fattura oltre 60 mil- SANDRA TORNBERG si di ospitare un ricevimen- cio estero nel 2016, diffusi ti – a partire del successo iardi di euro utilizzando to dopo la prestazione del Iniziando il mio secondo ieri. del vino tricolore in casa impropriamente parole, Teatro dell’Opera di Michi- mandato come presidente, degli altri principali pro- colori, località, immagini, gan di Little Women presso sono felice di dare il benve- Quasi i due terzi delle duttori, con gli acquisti che denominazioni e ricette che il Macomb Center for the nuto a due nuovi membri esportazioni - sottolinea crescono in Francia (+5%), si richiamano all’Italia per Performing Arts. Alcuni del Consiglio di Amminis- Coldiretti - interessano i Stati Uniti (+3%), Australia prodotti taroccati che non membri del cast saranno trazione che sono stati eletti Paesi dell’Unione Europea (+14%) e Spagna (+1%). Ma hanno nulla a che fare con qui, e siamo fiduciosi che dai soci, Aaron Caruso e con il mercato comunitario, va sottolineato che nel Paese la realtà nazionale”. verrà anche il fondatore e Sebastiano “Sam” Previti. ma il Made in Italy a tavola transalpino, patria dello direttore artistico del MOT Saranno una grande risor- continua a crescere su tutti Champagne, lo spuman- All’estero sono falsi quasi Dott. David DiChiera. Dott. sa per il nostro Consiglio, i principali mercati, dal te tricolore fa addirittura due prodotti alimentari di DiChiera andrà in pensione portando nuove capacità, Nordamerica all’Asia fino segnare un incremento in tipo italiano su tre, ricor- alla fine di questa stagione energia, ed esperienza. all’Oceania. Se continua a doppia cifra, pari al +57%. da Coldiretti. In testa alla lirica, quindi questa è un’op- soffrire il Made in Italy in Inoltre, il Comitato Esecuti- classifica dei prodotti più portunità unica ed eccitante Russia per gli effetti dell’em- Oltre al vino, i francesi taroccati ci sono i forma- vo è stato riorganizzato per per noi. bargo, gli Stati Uniti sono il gradiscono anche il forma- ggi a denominazione di consentire la partecipazione principale mercato fuori dai ggio italiano, le cui vendite origine Dop a partire dal di diversi membri del Con- Celebreremo la festa di San confini dall’Unione con un sono cresciute dell’8%, ma Parmigiano Reggiano e dal siglio con nuove idee. Siamo Giuseppe giovedì, 16 marzo. valore dell’export record di i latticini nostrani vanno Grana Padano, ma anche il in un momento cruciale Il nostro cappellano Padre 3,8 miliardi ed un aumento forte anche in Cina (+34%). Provolone, il Gorgonzola, il della nostra storia e un Co- Enzo Addari celebrerà la record del 6%. Su questo Nel gigante asiatico, che Pecorino Romano, l’Asiago mitato Esecutivo dinamico messa con la partecipazione risultato pesa la politica alcuni vorrebbero come o la Fontina. Poi ci sono i è essenziale per mantenere di Padre Giuseppe Licciar- potenzialmente più protezi- inventore degli spaghetti, nostri salumi più prestigiosi lo slancio. di. Una cena tradizionale onista del neopresidente trionfa anche la pasta che dal Parma al San Daniele seguirà. degli Stati Uniti Donald registra un +16%. Ottimi che spesso “clonati”, ma Ci sono diverse attività sul Trump che potrebbe met- risultati anche dalla birra anche gli extravergini di nostro calendario questo Il nostro obiettivo per il tere a rischio un mercato che conferma la crescita nei oliva, le conserve e gli ortof- mese. Il 1 ° marzo, Mer- 2017 è di continuare ad determinante anche per paesi nordici, dalla Ger- rutticoli come il pomodoro coledì delle Ceneri, avremo offrire una varietà di attività l’agroalimentare Made in It- mania (+6%), alla Svezia San Marzano. Se gli Stati la nostra prima cena buffet culturali e sociali che attira- aly, con il vino che risulta il (+7%), fino ai pub della Uniti sono i “leader” della quaresimale, che si ripeterà no i nostri e che attraggono prodotto più gettonato con Gran Bretagna (+3%), con falsificazione, le imitazioni ogni venerdì durante la anche nuove persone alla 1,3 miliardi, davanti a olio, un vero e proprio exploit dei formaggi italiani sono Quaresima. Il nostro 10 ° nostra società. formaggi e pasta, secondo nell’Irlanda della Guinness molto diffuse dall’Australia Annual Ladies Night Out Coldiretti. (+31%). Bene anche salumi al Sud America, ma anche e prosciutti che spopolano sul mercato europeo. (aise) ANNUNCIO Tra i principali settori in terre di salsicce come la Patronato ITAL-UIL Al Centro Culturale Italo dell’export tricolore nel Germania (+9%). http://www.aise.it/commer- Americano Continua il giovedì dalle ore 10:00 alle mondo - stima Coldiretti - cio-estero/export-alimenta- 12 Per maggiori il prodotto più acquistato “Il record fatto segnare sulle re-a-384-miliardi-4-per-col- informazioni, Si prega di chiamare la signora all’estero si conferma il vino tavole straniere è significati- diretti-è-record/81758/157 Rita Barile con una crescita del 3% vo delle grandi potenzialità davanti all’ortofrutta fresca che ha l’agroalimentare 734-421-3460 PAGINA 4 Italian American Cultural Society MARZO 2017

“Canzoni da un mondo perduto di compositori ebrei italiani”. Un concerto con compositori emigrati in America nel 1939 per sfuggire alle persecuzioni naziste.

sul patrimo- (Chant Hebraïque) di Mario nio cultur- La Dott.ssa Caroline Helton, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, nelle ale ebraico soprano, e la pianista Dott. sue ricerche. come fonte ssa Kathryn Goodson han- d’ispirazi- no presentato canzoni d’arte Il giorno del programma è one musi- di compositori ebrei italiani uscito un CD delle Dott.sse cale. Tut- Leone Sinigaglia, Vittorio Helton e Goodson titolato tavia, con Rieti, Renzo Massarani e La tregua. Songs from a lost l’applicazi- Mario Castelnuovo-Te- world of Italian Jewish com- one delle desco, con testi di Agnolo posers, 1895-1945” (Blue leggi razziali Poliziano, Aldo Palazzeschi, Griffin Recording, Inc., dopo il 1938 Gabriele D’Annunzio, e 2017). Il CD si può com- e ancora poesie tradizionali italiane prare tramite questo link: di più dal provenienti da diverse re- http://www.bluegriffin.com/ 1943-1945 gioni e periodi. shop-online/la-tregua-car- Dott.ssa Kathryn Goodson e Dott.ssa Caroline Helton oline-helton-kathryn-good- son. Il 29 gennaio 2017 si è tenu- Dott. Gabriele Boccaccini, to a Temple Beth El un con- professore di Studi Giudaici Grazie agli organizzatori per certo in commemorazione alla aver portato questo pro- del Giorno della Memoria. University of Michigan, gramma educativo e piacev- Il Giorno della Memoria ha aperto il programma ole alla nostra comunità. si celebra Il 27 gennaio, in con commenti sulla storia ricordo dello sterminio e degli ebrei in Italia. La vita http://www.icamus.org/en/ delle persecuzioni del po- per gli ebrei in Italia era archive/songs-lost-world- polo ebraico e dei deportati qualitativamente diversa italian-jewish-composers- militari e politici nei campi rispetto al resto d’Europa concert-/ nazisti. Il 27 gennaio 1945, nel 19 ° e 20° secoli. Sono infatti, furono abbattuti i stati più integrati nella so- Dott.sse Caroline Helton, Aloma Bardi, e Kathryn Goodson cancelli di Auschwitz. cietà italiana, e intellettuali ebrei italiani hanno avuto quando l’Italia fu occupata L’Internation- Il programma è stato pre- un ruolo importante nel dalla Germania, com- al Center for sentato dalla Società Dante processo politico e sociale positori ebrei prominenti American Music Alighieri del Michigan, nell’unificazione italiana a hanno perso il lavoro, sono (ICAMus) ha Cohn-Haddow Center for metà del 19 ° secolo. Hanno stati costretti a nasconder- contribuito a Judaic Studies della Wayne scritto la musica utilizzando si o costretti a fuggire per questo progetto State University, con la col- stili e forme compositivi evitare la persecuzione e con la ricerca laborazione del Programma europei, trovando ispirazi- deportazione in i campi di negli archivi Italiano della Wayne State one dall’impressionismo sterminio, e alcuni sono americani su University, sotto gli auspici francese di Debussy al cro- morti nella Shoah. Solo la opere dimenticate del Consolato d’Italia in matismo di Richard Strauss, capacità di ripresa degli e inedite di com- Detroit. raramente facendo ricorso ebrei italiani e il sosteg- positori americani no ricevuto da porzioni italiani. La Dott. significative della popolazi- ssa Aloma Bardi one italiana mitigarono il collabora da anni destino degli ebrei italiani con le Dott.sse rispetto a quella di altri Helton e Goodson ebrei europei. A causa del su i loro program- caos che seguì la seconda mi e le loro regis- guerra mondiale, gran parte trazioni di questo della musica di questi com- raro repertorio. positori è stato essenzial- Dott.ssa Bardi ha mente perduto, e molti dei scoperto il primo Dptt.ssa Maria Luisa Lapresa e Dott. pezzi sono stati raramente brano presentato, Gabriele Boccaccini Dott. Gabriele Boccaccini eseguiti in Italia. Vocalise-Étude Photo credit: Silvia Giorgini-Althoen