“LA VOCE D’ ABRUZZO”

June 2015 Volume 9, Issue 6 A Publication of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan

CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 2, 2015: FADM Gen Mbrsp Meeting L'Aquila, opens an exhibition of products “Typical of the Parks” IACS—7:00 PM

June 2-6, 2015: From today to Sunday, May 31 Festa della Repubblica former Agriformula Bazzano a Bocce Ball Tournament hundred exhibitors representing

June 7, 2015: ten National Parks. Festa della Repubblica ======IACS—2:00 PM L'AQUILA. Starting today, Wednes-

June 14, 2015: day, May 27, the third edition of a Abruzzese Memorial Mass product display called , “Typical prod- Holy Family Church ucts of the Parks”, highlighting the 11:00 AM ten national parks of Abruzzo, with more than a hundred manufacturers and a range of local products that represent the excellence of the Region. Overcome by the controversy last year June 18, 2015: FADM Board Meeting on the input for a fee and on street vendors selling hot dogs and kebabs, this year the show IACS—7:00 PM promoted by Harsha has raised the bar in conjunction with the Expo in Milan. After the first event at the Expo in Milan May 4 to 10, the exhibition will visit L'Aquila, in the Ex Agrifor- June 30, 2015: mula, at Bazzano, from Wednesday 27 to Sunday, May 31, before returning to Milan from 1 Extended FADM Scholar- to 7 June. ship Deadline A creative exposition, which can be narrated, thrills the senses, through the complex relation- July 12, 2015: ship between man, biodiversity, agri-food and nature. A journey of taste accompanied by FADM Picnic conferences and seminars devoted to the ambitious plan to revive the Apennines. Lake St. Clair MetroPark "Typical of the Parks” is an important showcase to express the uniqueness and quality of the 11:00 AM Mass Region," said Lawrence Santilli, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Aquila, one of 1:00 PM Lunch the promoters of the initiative, "the choice of L'Aquila, the capital of the greenest region of Europe, is not accidental: the products on display, in fact, are those that characterize the area July 19, 2015: parks, the "made in Italy" that we want to export." Santilli has drawn the attention of all the Tiger Baseball Game regional institutions "to support an event that needs a collective economic effort, to go for- Tigers vs Baltimore - ward in time, and that is the mirror of our territory." Limited seating Source: Il Centro

July, 2015: TBD: Una professoressa di geometria dice ai genitori di uno suo studente: COMEDY CORNER Annual Bocce Ball Tourna- - Se, dopo la scuola, Nicola facessi il tassista, diventerebbe sicura- ment. FADM vs Venetian mente ricco. Club. - Come mai dice cio? AUGUST 2014: -Perche non e mai riuscito a trovare la distanza piu breve fra due Summer Break (FADM) punti. August 8, 2015: Bariscianotti Club Picnic Un ragazzino sale sull’autobus e dice al conducente: Austrian Society Park - Io non pago il biglietto.

September 8, 2015: Dopodiche va a sedersi tranquillamente. L’uomo e seccato ma lascia correre. La scena si FADM Gen Mbrshp Mtg. ripete per diversi giorni, alla fine il conducente non ne puo piu e decide di chiamare un con- IACS—7:00 PM trollore. Il ragazzino sale e come al solito dice: - Io non pago il biglietto. September 13, 2015: E, vedendo il controllore che si avvicina a lui, aggiunge con un largo sorriso: Pilgramage: Shrine of the Sorrowful Mother. - Io ho l’abbonamento

MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Tuesday, June 2, 2015. The General membership meeting will take place at the Italian American Cultural Center located at 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038 at 7 p.m.

OOPS, CORNER: We are revising our Birthday and anniversary database. If your Birthday or Anniversary is not listed, we do not have it on file. Please email me or call me and I will add it to our database. Enzo Paglia 248-656-5052 or email at [email protected] . Our apologies to Nida and Americo Fabrizio whose Anniversary is on July 28, not April 26 and to Bellonia and Giovanni Zaccagnini whose anniversary is on June 9. Oops again to Mary Lou Bucherri whose birthday was on April 24 and Maria Ventimiglia whose birthday was on May 15.

MEMBERSHIP: All memberships are valid for one year starting January 1 and ending December 31. If you have friends who would like to join, have them call our membership chairman or give us their name and address for a follow up mailing to invite them to join. Remember, we have also started the “Friends of Abruzzo” program where non-Abruzzesi can join and enjoy some of the benefits of membership. If you have any questions or need further infor- mation, please call Susan DuBois-Reetz at 586-293-6507. See page 9 for renewal form.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR ITALIAN CLASSES: The FADM is again proud to sponsor our “Tuition Reimbursement Program” for members’ children under 18 years of age who successfully com- plete the requirements of the classes. The family must be in good standing for a one year period before they qualify for the program. Deadline has been extended to June 30, 2015.

BOCCE TOURNAMENT June 2 –6 : Registration for the Festa della Repubblica Bocce Tournament. Team Abruzzo will defend their title from last years tournament. For more information, contact Antonio Di Giorgio at 586-286-3247.

FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA: Sunday, June 7, 2015: IACS: Americans have July 4, Independence Day, the French have July 14, Bastille Day, and Italians have June 2, Festa della Repubblica; the day the Italians formed the first republic after World War Two. Come celebrate with us at the IACS for presentations and food from the different regions of Italy as we celebrate our unity. This year’s guest speaker will be Antonio Rugiero, owner of Antonio’s Cucina Italiana res- taurants.

ABRUZZESE MEMORIAL MASS: Sunday, June 14, 2015: Join us in celebrating Mass at Historic Holy Family Church in downtown Detroit. The mass will be celebrated for all Abruzzese family members, club members and friends. Everyone is welcome to come. Coffee and desserts will be available after Mass in the fellow- ship hall. Drive yourself, or ride a bus from the IACS. Contact Clarice Squillace for bus reservations.

Regional Italian Dinner Featuring Sicily: June 18th, 2015: IACS Banquet and Conference Center presents it's second Italian Regional Dinner featuring the food, wine and culture of Sicily. Tickets are $25.00 per person. Dinner at 6:00 pm. Call for additional information or to make reservations 586/421-5155.

.FADM ANNUAL PICNIC: Sunday, July 12, 2015: Mark your calendar for our Annual FADM picnic at St. Clair MetroPark (Formerly Metropolitan Beach). The day begins with Mass at 11:00 AM. With lunch served at 1:00. Join us in fun and fellowship, lots of kids’ games, a Bocce Ball tournament and a Mora Tournament as well as other surprises. Enjoy the day with your family and friends as we enjoy the beauty of nature in summer time. Members are free, guests are $10.00 per person. Call Frank Serraiocco at 313-527-6193 for information and RSVP.

FESTA ITALIANA: July 17,18,19, 2015: The Annual Festa Italiana will be at the Freedom Hill Park. See flyer on Page 6 for details.

TIGER BASEBALL GAME: Sunday July 19, 20145 Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles. Join the FADM members, Friends of Abruzzo and anyone who likes to cheer on for the Tigers. Meet at Vivio’s Restaurant in Eastern Market for lunch, shuttle to ball park and back and lot’s of fun. Contact Sergio Paglia at 586-759-3114 for details and reservations. Hurry, limited number of tickets are available

BARISCIANOTTI PICNIC: Sunday August 9, 2015: The Bariscianotti Club will hold their Annual Picnic at the Austrian Society Park located at 56200 Hayes Road in Clinton Township. . This event is for Bariscianotti Club members and family only. Call Frank Simone at 586-770-3287 for information Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS TIGER BASEBALL!!!! FADM ANNUAL PICNIC Sunday, July 19, 2015 Join the fun of hot dogs, burgers and beer, Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles Game time 1:08 PM bocce tournament, and kids’ games on a Lunch at Vivio’s in Eastern Market and shuttle ride to and Sunday afternoon. from stadium. Sunday, July 12, 2015 Call Sergio Paglia at 586-759-3114 for information and res- Lake St. Clair MetroPark ervations. HURRY !!! Limited number of tickets available. (Formerly Metropolitan Beach) Mass at 11:00 AM Dinner at 1:00 PM Followed by events and games Members are free Guests are $10.00 Call Frank Serraiocco at 313-527-6193 or Elio Bucciarelli at 248-852-5346 for details.

ABRUZZESE MEMORIAL MASS: Sunday, June 14, 2015 Holy Family Church, 11:00 AM Mass. Join Father Addari along with your friends and family in re- membrance of those loved ones who have gone before us. . Coffee and doughnuts served in the fellowship hall after the mass. This mass is open to all Abruzzesi who wish to par- ticipate. Call Clarice Squillace for bus reservations at 586- 381-3700 for bus reservations. Submit names to be remembered to: Frank Serraiocco at 313-527-6193. All names will be read during prayer of the faithful.

MAY BIRTHDAYS Luigi Buccitelli, Enzo Paglia, Roberto Cicchelli, Clementina Galluci, Dante Galluci

Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture -ABRUZZO HERITAGE- ~ John Fante~

John Fante (April 8, 1909 – May 8, 1983) was an American novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Italian descent. He is perhaps best known for his work Ask the Dust, a semi-autobiographical novel about life in and around Los Angeles, California, which was the third in a series of four novels, published between 1938 and 1985, that are now collectively called "The Bandini Quartet". That book was made into a movie by the same name in 2006. He also wrote several other books, stories and screenplays, including the 1957 film Full of Life, based on his 1952 novel by that name. Other noted screenplays Fante co-wrote include the 1962 films Walk on the Wild Side and The Reluctant Saint and 1968's made-for-television movie Something for a Lonely Man. Fante was born in Denver, Colorado, in 1909, to his father, Nicola Fante from Torricella Peligna (Abruzzo), and his mother, Mary Capolungo. He attended various Catholic schools in Boulder, Colorado, before briefly enrolling at the University of Colorado. He dropped out of college in 1929 and moved to Southern California to focus on his writing. He wrote about writing and the people and places where he lived and worked, which included Wilmington, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, the Bunker Hill district of downtown Los Angeles, California, as well as various homes in Hollywood, Echo Park and Malibu.[1] Diabetes cost him his eyesight and led to the amputation of both legs. He died in 1983. After many unsuccessful attempts at publishing stories in the highly regarded literary magazine The American Mercury, his short story "Altar Boy" was accepted conditionally by the magazine's editor, H. L. Mencken; its acceptance was accompanied by a letter from Mencken that read: "Dear Mr. Fante, What do you have against a typewriter? If you transcribe this manuscript in type I'll be glad to buy it. Sincerely yours, H. L. Mencken."[ By far, his most popular novel is the semi-autobiographical Ask the Dust, the third book in what is now referred to as "The Saga of Arturo Bandini" or "The Bandini Quartet". Bandini served as his alter ego in a total of four novels: Wait Until Spring, Band- ini (1938), The Road to Los Angeles ), Ask the Dust (1939) and finally Dreams from Bunker Hill (1982), which was dictated to his wife, Joyce, towards the end of his life. Recurring themes in Fante's work are poverty, Catholicism, family life, Italian-American identity, sports and the writing life. Ask the Dust has been referred to over the years as a monumental Southern California/Los Angeles novel by a host of reputable sources (e.g.: Carey McWilliams, Charles Bukowski and The Los Angeles Times Book Review). More than sixty years after it was Fante's screenwriting credits include the comedy-drama Full of Life (1957), based on his novel of the same name, which starred Judy Holliday and Richard Conte, and was nominated for Best Written American Comedy at the 1957 WGA Awards. He also co-wroteWalk on the Wild Side (1962), which stars Jane Fonda in her second credited film role, based on the novel by Nelson Algren. A view of John Fante Square in downtown Los Angeles He is known to be one of the first writers to portray the tough times faced by many writers in L.A... Robert Towne has called Ask the Dust the greatest novel ever written about Los Angeles. On October 13, 2009, Los Angeles City Council member Jan Perry put forward a motion, seconded by Jose Huizar that the intersec- tion of Fifth Street and Grand Avenue be designated John Fante Square. The site is outside the Library frequented by the young Fante, and where Charles Bukowski discovered Ask The Dust. On April 8, 2010, the author's 101st birthday, the Fante Square sign was un- veiled in a noon ceremony attended by Fante's family, fans and city officials. Fante Square is located near the old Bunker Hill neighbor- hood he wrote about, and where he also lived. Source: Wikipedia

The Road to Los Angeles (1936, publ.1985) The Wine of Youth: Selected Stories (posthumously, 1985), Dago Red and short Wait Until Spring, Bandini (1938) story collection Ask the Dust (1939) 1933 Was a Bad Year (post., 1985; incomplete) Dago Red (1940), short story collection West of Rome (post., 1986), two novellas Full of Life (1952) Fante/Mencken: John Fante & H. L. Mencken: A Personal Correspondence, 1932 Brave Burro (book, with Rudolph Borchert) (1970) –1950 (post., 1989), letters The Brotherhood of the Grape (1977) John Fante: Selected Letters, 1932–1981 (post., 1991), letters

Dreams from Bunker Hill (1982) The Big Hunger: Stories, 1932–1959 (post., 2000), short story collection Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS Miss Abruzzese Federica Risi First Runner Up in Miss Columbus Day Queen Pageant.

Thursday, May 22, 2015: Competition is never easy for any sport of event, but our own Federica Risi, Miss Abruzzese for 2015 showed the competition the grace, poise and beauty of our Abruzzese Heritage. Out of the EIGHT (8) contest- ants, Federica was the First Runner up to the Queen. Federica is excited to be our reigning queen and is looking for- ward to participating in our events and inspiring other young ladies to aspire to be the best they can be.

Federica during her introductory Talent competition Formal competition remarks

FADM SHOLARSHIP PROGRAM UPDATE: Notice to all members—The deadline for the 2015 FADM Scholarship Program has been extended to June 30 2015. Con- tact Education Chair Sandra Tornberg at 586-907-6631 for information and application.

FADM AWARDS CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR WAYNE IN ABRUZZO LANGUAGE STUDIES.

Christopher Candela 2015 recipient.

As part of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan Education program, we partnered with Wayne State University’s Wayne in Abruzzo language immer- sion program to award scholarships to study in Abruzzo. The class is located and conducted in the hamlet of Gagliano Aterno (one of the clubs of the FADM) and includes cultural as well as language classes for the students from the U.S.. As part of the program, Italian students are also there to study English as a reciprocal language study program. This is a one of kind program in the U.S.

Left: FADM Education Chair Sandra Tornberg presenting award to Christopher Candela. Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture

Festa Italiana highlights: Meatball Contest – Amateurs and restaurants will put their meatballs to the test in the 12th annual competition judged by Macomb County judges. Sponsored by Bagnasco and Calcaterra Funeral Homes Beautiful Baby Contest – A festival favorite for the past 10 years, top prizes for the cutest kids (categories ranging from 6 months to 5 years old). Sponsored by Shelby Foot & Ankle. Cannoli Eating Contest – Cannoli competitors will see who can eat the most in 6 minutes and try to beat the current record of 12 cannoli. Sponsored by Fern Hill Golf Club. Craft Exhibit of more than 30 local crafters Bocce Ball Tournament Holy Mass celebrated Sunday, July 19 at 11:30 am. Made possibly by MJC Companies Family Fun Zone with fun activities for the family Chance to win a Fiat 500 lease courtesy of Fiat of Lakeside Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life is the theme chosen for the EXPO 2015: a unique occasion for valuing Abruzzo that boasts the title of 'Greenest Region in Europe', thanks to its parks and protected nature reserves. According to the EXPO themes, sustainability is the key word that best represents our gorgeous land. Abruzzo wants to be the leader in Expo Milan 2015, with an ambitious project loaded of ideas, strategies and studied actions. The purpose is to presents to 20 million visitors its cultural, economic, scientific and gastronomic identity and its natural and environmental biodiversity.

Anteprima AbruzzoEXPO will take place on Thursday 23rd of April, hosting a night-event for the press and then opened opening to everyone. CASA ABRUZZO will be the fulcrum in which every initiative will orbite around. Starting from May 1st up to October 31st, Spazio Fiori Chiari in Brera will become the center of Abruzzo in Milan. Covering an area of over 170 square meters with 11 shop-windows arranged in two lev- els, Spazio Fiorichiari will be the place where companies, istitutions and associations will be able to organise presentations, meetings B2B, cultural events and offer tastings of typical dishes and drinks.

CASA ABRUZZO will promote tourism and culture for anyone who wants to learn about the region. This is a unique opportunity to show the public of Expo Milano 2015 the variety and cultural greatness of this land and its business and cultural tourism. A lot of events and meetings will take place, organised by the regional Pro Loco and DMC, in order to raise awareness and promote our territory. The 'Palazzo delle Stelline' will host, on Thursday 19th of June, a gala dinner where some of the most important and international chefs will participate. Moreover in Chiostro Bramante, from September 3rdto 5th a date dedicated to trade, design, fashion and wine will be hosted. The Chiostro Antico dell'Umanitaria is the location where, from June 30th until July 5th will be pre- sented the Abruzzo brand Chefs' Birthplace, with workshop and showcooking organised by Abruzzo's Catering Schools. On July 8th during the Settimana del Protagonismo, the Feast of Return will be celebrated, dedicated to Abruzzo's citizens around the world.

Inside the EXPO, Abruzzo will stage a space attended by the dep. of Architecture of the University of Chieti- Pescara, with the collaboration of architects Susanna Ferrini and Paolo Fusero. They will present a deep environ- mental dilemma: the relationship between humans and wildlife and between humans and food. A physical and tan- gible representation of the Abruzzo's morfology and biodiversity that, with the universal language of numbers, will communicate with the populations from all over the world.

Expo will leave an inmaterial heritage, a legacy made of works, meetings, surveys focused on sustainability of the economic models, new wastefulness decrease prospectives and a diffusion of themes connected with the environ- mental sustainability. Abruzzo means, therefore, ensuring the interaction with Expo Milan 2015: four info points will be available, oriented to anyone who wants to ask information. www.expo2015.abruzzo.it is online, the web site dedicated to Abruzzo, while other communication and media activities on the social networks rely on the development of the 'Events Platform'.On facebook it can be found the page Expo 2015 Abruzzo, where contests and web initiatives will take place. The hashtags launched are #AbruzzoNatural,#anchioabruzzo, #piacereabruzzo, #destinazioneabruzzo, #takeabruzzo #madeinabruzzo.The web site and the social networks will be supervised by the Department of Computer Tech- nology of the University of L'Aquila and by the department of Communication Sciences of University of Teramo. Communication and events are coordinated by Cristina Canosa.

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PERDONANZA NELLA SCUOLA

Yesterday the city of L'Aquila celebrated the recur- ring of St. Pietro Celestino. From 10 am to 7 pm, at Castello del Parco, took place the event 'Perdonanza nella Scuola', an initiative promoted by the 'Comitato Perdonanza' in collaboration with the municipality of L'Aquila. Concerts, photo exhibitions, shows and historical re-enactments were held, all focused on the figure of Celestino V.

ALPINE L'AQUILA, MORE THAN 80,000 VISITORS

More than 80,000 visitors arrived in L'Aquila in oc- casion of the National Gathering of Alpini. This event brought a new atmosphere in the city: a full immersion in the reality of the Black Feathers, in- volving families, students and people from all over the country.

'L’EQUILIBRIO DEL BELLO, BUONO E GENUINO', JUNE 2015 AT CASABRUZZO

Abruzzo Sviluppo has enacted the project 'L’equilibrio del Bello, Buono e Genuino', an initia- tive which aim is the promotion of the territory, in- volving the municipalities of Abruzzo, with the city Sulmona as leader of CasAbruzzo at Expo Milan 2015.

ANTEPRIMA MONTEPUL- CIANO ABRUZZO AT EXPO 2015

The 3rd edition of the event 'Anteprima Montep- ulciano Abruzzo' (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Pre- view) has been included in the scheduled activities of Abruzzo at Expo 2015: - Milan, Palazzo Visconti, June 4. The best winer- ies from Abruzzo will present the premieres of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2012 Riserva and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Colline Teramane 2012. From 11 am to 9 pm.

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TASTES AND FLAVORS OF ABRUZZO Call for your Membership Information Packet 586-293-6507 Campotosto, Crognaleto, Introdacqua, Cansano Or Complete the information and mail to: In the area of the Gran Sasso mountain FADM – Membership range, traditional techniques for making PO Box 545 cured meats have been passed down Sterling Heights, MI, 48311 from generation to generation. On the Name: ______slopes of the Aquila side, you can try Campotosto Mortadella, a mortadella with pieces of pork shoulder and loin care- Mortadella from Campotosto Address: ______fully diced by hand and mixed with lard. On the Teramo side, you can taste Crog- City/ State: ______ZIP: ______naleto Ventricina: a soft, spicy salami made of port meat flavored with fennel, rosemary and orange peel (the Vasto Phone Number: (H): ______version, made in the Valle del Trigno is Salami Crognaleto (C): ______also worth trying). In the Valle Peligna Ventricina and at the feet of the Majella range, you can discover the charcuterie skills of the Abruzzesi, with a taste of Email: ______Date:______smoked hams from Introdacqua and Cansano.