MAY 2018 PUBLISHED BY THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY VOLUME, XXXVI No. 5 43843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Township, MI 48038 - Phone (586) 228-3030 ext 15 - FAX (586) 228-1678 - Email [email protected]

FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA MR. MICHAEL A. CHIRCO, SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER ther’s fish mar- vast enterprise in the real ket. In 1965, estate market through a he was drafted realty company, commercial and served building and leasing, resi- two years in dential building, apartment the United building, and real estate de- States Army. velopment; which accounts His honor- for over 9,000 sold homes see page 12 for able discharge with approximate total sales coincided with of over $1.25 billion. In full flyer 1967 Detroit 2005, he was recognized riots that as the nation’s 5th largest and details destroyed his condominium builder. father’s fish His cornerstone belief in market. Out providing quality con- of that loss, struction at a fair price has the begin- brought success and recog- ning of his nition in the building indus- construction try. Yet beyond his success, empire began. is his integrity which was In 1968, he proven in the most recent sold his first recession when he person- Michael A. Chirco was born home and in ally carried the financial in Detroit, Michigan to four short years in 1972, he weight of his employees for Italian immigrants Joseph formed his first company, over six (6) years knowing and Eva Chirco, who moved MJC Homes Inc, which is if he let them go then most from Sicily in 1936 to still in business today. would be financially devas- Detroit, Michigan. It was For 2016, Builder magazine tated with no opportunities see page 10 from them that he received ranked MJC Companies® as of employment. Also, as for full flyer pride in his Italian ances- one of America’s Top 200 you walk into his office, the try and has returned many Biggest Builders. With $74 various plaques and photos and details times to Italy to visit with million in gross revenue, documenting numerous friends and relatives. MJC Companies® was one honors and service on the Growing up in the City of of only two companies in Board of Directors for many southeastern Michigan Detroit, he attended high FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA school and worked in his fa- to make the list. Over the last 50 years, he has built a cont. on page 3 FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA Sunday, June 3, 2018 at The Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center

MT CLEMENS MI 48043 MI CLEMENS MT On June 3, 2018, the Council of Presidents, COMITES, the Consul of Italy, and the Italian

PERMIT NO. 1401 NO. PERMIT American Cultural Society, joining together with local Italian clubs and associations, will hold its

US POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE US annual Festa Della Repubblica Italiana, the 72nd Anniversary celebration of the birth of the Italian

NON-PROFIT . We invite everyone to attend from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PAGE 2 Italian American Cultural Society MAY 2018

THE WEEKEND WHEN EVERYONE’S ITALIAN! 2018 Entertainment Presented by: FREEDOM HILL COUNTY PARK JULY 13-15 2018 HEADLINING PERFORMERS ON THE LUCIDO FAMILY STAGE Stage Emcee: Dino Valle

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FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA CALENDAR OF EVENTS cont from page 1 May 2 – Wednesday – IACS can Cultural Center (586) 566-566-3843 charitable organizations FOR SALE Senior Membership meet- May 17 – Thursday – FADM June 7 – Thursday – FADM including but not limited OR LEASE ing – 10:00 a.m. – Italian Board meeting – 7 p.m. General Membership meet- to; the St. Louis Center Cultural Center where he helped raise over Clinton Twp. Condo Fox May 21 – Monday – IACS ing – 7 p.m. one (1) million dollars to, May 3 – Thursday – FADM Seniors Wine Tasting – Ital- June 10 – Sunday – FADM Chase Townhouse for Karmanos Cancer Center, General Membership meet- ian Cultural Center – (see Memorial Mass at Holy sale or lease (with 700 Mt. Clemens Hospital (now ing – IACL – 7 p.m. flyer in newspaper) Family Church – 11 a.m. McLaren), Capuchin Soup score). 3 bdrm, 2-1/2 May 6 – Sunday – The May 22 – Tuesday - Feder- June 14 - Thursday - IACS Kitchen, Bellini Opera, bath, 3 floors, attached 24th Annual Italian Songs azione Siciliana Del Mich- Dinner Dance. Music Club Calabria, Club Cinisi, garage, community pool/ & Arias Competition for igan meeting, The Italian by Pino Marelli. Prepaid Club Terrasini, Club Di High School Students at the clubhouse, deck, air, ap- American Cultural Center reservations (see flyer in Santa Fara, Italo-American Italian American Cultural pliances,Chippewa Valley – 9 p.m. newspaper) Culture Club and hun- & Banquet Center, 4:00 May 25 - Friday - The Puglia June 21 – Thursday – FADM dreds of local community schools close to shopping. p.m. Tickets $7/person; $5/ Club of Michigan presents Board meeting – 7 p.m. sponsorships, too many to Available May 1st. Chas. students, Senior Citizens, the Festa di San Nicola that name. These are all testa- IACC members; see website: June 25 – Monday thru Ciarami / 248 529 3649 / will be held at the Italian ment to his generous spirit www.verdioperatheatre.com Thursday, June 28 – IACS 586 663 0021 American Cultural Center Summer Camp – 9 a.m. – 12 and belief in philanthropic May 9 – Wednesday – IACS - 43843 Romeo Plank Rd noon. (see details for regis- endeavors. Senior Bocce League regis- - Clinton Twp., MI. Doors tering in newspaper) Mike’s most important piec- tration at the IACS – 10 a.m. open at 7 pm with dinner es of his life are the things June 28 – Thursday - Lodge (See details in newspaper) served at 7:30 pm. Music that he loves and enjoys, his Figli Della Sicilia No.227 LOVE TO READ? May 10 - Thursday - IACS provided by Pino Marelli. family, his work and golf. monthly meeting at San The IACS Book Club Dinner Dance. Music Tickets are $35 per person, Mike and his wife, Mary, of Francesco Church at 7:30 meets every third by Pino Marelli. Prepaid $30 per child (5-10 years), 47 years have 6 children and p.m. Pizza and pop to Wednesday of each reservations (see flyer in no charge for children 4 and 11 grandchildren and Mike follow meeting. For more month, one o’clock in the newspaper) under. For more informa- had two hole-in-ones by information, please call afternoon, at the Italian tion or tickets please call accident. American Cultural May 13 – Sunday - Moth- President Salvatore Previti Angela at (586) 745-7885 - Mike’s contributions to real Society Banquet & er's Day Brunch 11 am to 5 (586) 566-3843 pm at the Italian American Nicoletta at (586) 979-0758 estate have left a lasting Conference Center. July 13-14-15 – Friday – Please contact Ilene Stan- Cultural Center; Mem- - Vince at (586) 749-7759 thumbprint on the land- Sunday – Festa Italiana at ko at 586-864-7171 for bers $23.95 Non-members May 27 – Sunday - Memo- scape throughout southern Freedom Hill County Park additional information. $27.95 - Children 5-10 rial Mass at Holy Family Michigan. (details forthcoming) $13.95 Children 4 and Church @ 11:30 am (see Under FREE (see flyer in flyer in newspaper) newspaper) May 28 – Monday – FADM May 16 - Wednesday - 1:00 Memorial Day Parade/Pic- PM IACS Book Club will nic – 10 a.m. meet. Please contact Ilene May 30 – Wednesday – Stanko at 586-864-6171 for Americans of Italian Origin additional information. Society – Board Meeting May 16 – Wednesday - at 6 pm at Fern Hill, 17600 Americans of Italian Origin Clinton River Road, Clinton Society hosts their monthly Township. For details, call meeting at 6 pm at Fern President Lorenzo Garrisi at Hill, featuring dinner, a (586) 697-5167 guest speaker, door prizes May 31 – Thursday – FADM and entertainment. Fern Scholarship deadline Hill is at 17600 Clinton Riv- May 31 – Thursday - Lodge er Road, Clinton Township. Figli Della Sicilia No.227 For details, call President monthly meeting at San Lorenzo Garrisi at (586) Francesco Church at 7:30 697-5167 p.m. Pizza and pop to May 17 – Thursday - Ma- follow meeting. For more donna del Campo Meeting information, please call – 7 p.m. - The Italian Ameri- President Salvatore Previti PAGE 4 Italian American Cultural Society MAY 2018 IACS SENIORS ANDIAMO PRESENTS CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE

ESTHER BEAUDETTE After the long extended win- ter, I think we’re all ready for sunshine and warm tem- peratures, along with the AN EVENING WITH THE SOPRANOS beautiful flowers starting to bloom. FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2018 • ANDIAMO CELEBRITY SHOWROOM May 2nd will be our next se- Join us for an evening of comedy & interviews with the stars of the VIP MEET & GREET nior meeting. Invite some- HBO hit show The Sopranos. Hosted by Comedian Sal Richards. one to be a guest. PACKAGE AVAILABLE! Sunday, May 6th, will be the high school opera competi- tion held here at our Cultur- al Center. See full details in TOM JONES this issue. You will enjoy the LIVE event; make plans to attend. May 13th is the special day we honor our mothers. I want to wish all mothers a very special blessed day. Our senior group is hosting a wine tasting evening on May 21st, 6 – 9 p.m. Great food will be served with the wines. This is a great way to try different wines. You can THE MAN. THE MUSIC. purchase your favorites to TOM JONES BROOKLYN BRIDGE FRANK enjoy at home. Prepaid tick- FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018 SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2018 ets are appreciated. You can DETROIT OPERA HOUSE ANDIAMO CELEBRITY SHOWROOM DETROIT OPERA HOUSE buy your tickets by phone (586) 228-3030, Ext 15. PLUS GUESTS The Brooklyn Bridge Band was formed in A Theatrical Production starring Tickets are $35; members (313) 237-SING March of 1968 in NY and had their first of Bob Anderson and featuring the 32 piece $30. The event is a fundrais- michiganopera.org many hit records, The Worst That Could Johnny Trudell Orchestra. er for our building fund. Happen, in 1969. 313-237-SING / michiganopera.org Your support is very much Originally Produced by Hoboken Productions LLC appreciated. Please plan to come and enjoy the event. TICKETMASTER.COM ANDIAMOSHOWROOM.COM 586-268-3200 Enjoy each day – For each day is a gift. 800-745-3000 7096 E. 14 MILE ROAD, WARREN, MI Esther MAY 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 5

Festa Italiana 2018@ Freedom Hill Dino Valle Entertainment Coordinator & MC July 13-14 -15-2018 Friday: July 13 Summer Camp for Children 6:00-6:45 pm - Opening- Anthems Coro Italiano- Aaron Caruso, Dino Valle Parade of Clubs 7:00-8:00 pm – Tre Bella 8:15 - 9:00 pm – Sal Valentinetti 9:15 - 11:00 pm - Pino Marelli ciao lo spasso campo Saturday: July 14 12:00 – 1:00 pm - Anthems - Coro Italiano Dino Valle - Aaron Caruso Is Your Child between the Ages of 7-10 and Looking for Something 1:30- 2:30 pm – Frank J. Palazzolo Memorial Fun and Enriching to do this Summer? Enroll them in Italian Summer Camp! “Judges Judging Meatballs” Contest 2:30 - 4:00 pm- Italian American Idol Singing Contest

Monday, June 25th—Thursday, June 28th 4:00 – 5:00 pm – Ray Massa Ages 7—10 9 am - 12 pm 5:15 - 6:15 pm – Bellini Opera Cost: $100 per Child An Evening at The Opera. **Don’t Forget to Bring Your Snacks and Drinks** Eva Evola-Lisa Agazzi-Aaron Caruso- Dino Valle- 6:30-7:15 pm - Je Cavataio

Space is Limited, so Hurry and Register by Monday, June 18th 7:30 –8:15 pm -Tre Bella Contact the IACS Office (586) 228-3030 8:30 - 9:30 pm -The Sicilian Tenors - Aaron Caruso Sam Vitale- Elio Scaccio Italian Language Summer Camp Enrollment Form: 9:45 -11:00 pm - Ray Massa Please complete the following form for each child you wish to enroll in the summer camp program:

First Name: Last Name: Parent Name (s): Sunday July 15 Address: 11:30 am- 12:30 pm - Holy Mass - Fr. Enzo Addari, Coro Italiano, Cantors: Aaron Caruso-Dino Valle-Eva Evola Phone: Email: 12 Noon -1:15 pm - Opening- Anthems Coro Italiano Date of Birth: School Grade (Fall 2018): Dino Valle - Aaron Caruso

Prior Knowledge of the Italian Language (check one): 1:15 pm - Beautiful Baby Contest

No Prior Knowledge Some Prior Knowledge 2:15 pm – Cannoli-Eating Contest

3:00 - 4:00 pm -Tomorrow’s Outstanding Moderate Prior Knowledge Extensive Prior Knowledge Young Italian American Performers Please Indicate Any Food Allergies Your Child May Have: 4:00- 5:15 pm - Mark Randisi 6:00- 7:15 pm – Aaron Caruso 7:30- 8:45 pm - Sal Valentinetti 9:00 pm - Until Closing - Pino Marelli Please Return the Completed Form , Along with Payment To: Italian American Cultural Society 43843 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038 Disclaimer: Program Subject to change. Cash or Check Payable to Italian American Cultural Society: $ Dino Valle Entertainment Coordinator Festa Italiana 2018 Credit Card: Visa Master Card Discover AMX 313 702 9264- [email protected] Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Members of Michigan Accordion Society Signature: will stroll at the festival grounds all 3 days PAGE 6 Italian American Cultural Society MAY 2018

in your life. And on May 21, the IACS Seniors are hosting their annual wine tasting with a delicious stroll- ing dinner and featuring fine wines. Together with the Council of Presidents, COMITES, the Dinner Dinner Consul of Italy, the IACS is ex- tremely proud to host Festa GIOVANNI Della Repubbli- LOIACONO ca at the Center I am honored to be the Pres- on June 3rd. We Dance Dance invite everyone Dance Dance ident of the Italian American Cultural Society and to be to attend. The able to continue working principal speak- Thursday, May 10 Thursday, May 10 with all our members along er is Mr. Michael with the support of the IACS Chirco, and the Board of Directors in order young special Thursday, June 14 Thursday, June 14 to provide social and cul- guest is Marina tural events that our mem- Maniaci. bers can enjoy at the Italian In keeping with American Cultural Center. the Festa Della Thursday, July 12 Thursday, July 12 May is going to be a very Repubblica fes- busy month at the Center tivities, the 5th starting out with the 24th annual Bocce Thursday, August 16 Thursday, August 16 annual Italian Songs & Arias Tournament Competition for Michigan takes place on High School Students. These Saturday, June talented aspiring artists will 2 at the Ital- compete in the final live ian American “Concert of the Finalists” Cultural Center. SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE PROFESSIONAL DANCE INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE PROFESSIONAL DANCE INSTRUCTOR which will be held at our Italian clubs and beautiful facility on Sunday, associations are May 6th. invited to partic- ipate. If you’re interested in play- Doors Open at 6:00 pm Doors Open at 6:00 pm ing bocce this summer and Let me conclude would like to join the IACS by saying “thank Senior Bocce League, reg- you” for the Buffet Dinner from 6:00 to 7:00 pm Buffet Dinner from 6:00 to 7:00 pm istration is on Wednesday, privilege of lead- May 9th at the Center. ing the IACS. Tickets $22 | Member $20 Tickets $22 | Member $20 If you have any Dine out this Mother’s Day, thoughts to Pre-paid Reservations Only Pre-paid Reservations Only Sunday, May 13th. Let us share, please help you make this Mother’s email me at Day special with a delicious iacs@iacson- Doors Open at 7:00 for Admission Only Doors Open at 7:00 for Admission Only brunch to celebrate the line.com. I’ll $10 per person, includes coffee and soft drinks $10 per person, includes coffee and soft drinks ladies we love. The Italian pass them to American Cultural Soci- the Board of ety Banquet & Conference Directors. I look Center is the perfect place to forward to mak- celebrate the moms, grand- ing a difference 586.228.3030 | [email protected] | 43843 Romeo Plank Rd. | Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586.228.3030 | [email protected] | 43843 Romeo Plank Rd. | Clinton Twp., MI 48038 mothers, aunts, and friends together in 2018. MAY 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 7

MARINA MANIACI FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA CELEBRATION SPECIAL YOUNG GUEST SETTING IT Hello, my name is Marina ties, or we’re having a work Gioventú. Gioventú put on Maniaci. I am the daughter whirly ball party. a number of events here STRAIGHT of Giovanni and Rosanna such as Festa Dei Bambi- I am very proud of my Maniaci and granddaughter ni, Ridi Che Ti Passa, Sasa The Feast of St. Joseph Italian Heritage. My father of Anna Marie and cur- Salvaggio, and many other grew up in Palermo, and article, appearing in the rent president of the IACS, events. The goal of Gioventú my mother’s family is from April issue, mistakenly Giovanni LoIacono. I am is to get younger families Mazara. This summer, I reported that the dinner 16 years old and a Junior to become more involved am getting the wonderful tickets were donated by at Dakota High School. with the Italian community. opportunity to travel to Italy Bagnasco & Calcaterra Currently, I am enrolled in He and I both would like for the first time with my the Medical Academy at my to keep the Italian heritage Funeral Homes. The sto- family to see my heritage school, and I hope to persue alive because us younger ry should have read that and culture. My grandpa a career in the medical field people are the future of our the tickets were printed and my parents are very in the near future. culture. and donated by American committed members of the Speedy Printing. The I am involved in a few clubs IACS board. My father is I hope to set a good exam- at school that I believe currently the president of ple for the future genera- Italian American newspa- will help open more doors a club he started in memo- tions to come. per regrets the error. to opportunities. I am an ry of his best friend called active member in National Honors Society, where I serve the community by The Italian American Cultural Society providing my time and Hosts Seventy-Second Festa della Repubblica efforts through community Sunday, June 3, 2018

service. Another club I got rd At two o’clock in the afternoon on the 3 of June, doors will open to begin the Festa della Council of Presidents to be a part of this school Repubblica celebration held annually at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Officers & Trustees year is HOSA, which stands Conference Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, Michigan. We invite you to for Health Occupational attend. Students of America. HOSA Schedule of Events Chairman is a unique program of Domenico Ruggirello Entertainment by Coro Italiano leadership development, 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. motivation, and recogni- Vice-Chairman tion exclusively for students Program Giovanni LoIacono enrolled in health science 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. education and biomedical Avvocato Angelo D’Onofrio Secretary science programs or have Master of Ceremonies interests in pursuing careers Maria Cicchini Mr. Giovanni LoIacono in health professions. In President addition, I am also a part Italian American Cultural Society Treasurer of student leadership class, Ottavio Mecca where I learn leadership Dott. Maria Manca skills and organize and Consul of Italy Trustees work school functions, such Gianvito Arato as homecoming and pep Ms. Marina Maniaci Rosa Bonni assemblies. Special Young Guest Joseph Cilluffo While balancing school Mr. Domenico Ruggirello Tony DiPonio and a social life, most of President Joseph Fortuna my weekends are spent at Com. IT. ES. Council of Presidents Luigi Guglielmetti the IACS, where I work as Pino Marelli a server. I enjoy working Mr. Michael Chirco Enzo Paglia at the IACS, and I work Special Guest Speaker under the best management Celestina Silverio Browsing of displays, refreshments, and tasting of various regional I could ask for and all my coworkers are like a second specialties sponsored by over 22 Italian clubs and organizations Honorary Trustee 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. family to me. Us coworkers Luigi LaMarra get together often and hang Entertainment - Dancing out, whether it be attending Music by Pino Marelli each other’s birthday par- 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PAGE 8 Italian American Cultural Society MAY 2018

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 MAY 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 9 PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE IACS ATTORNEYS DENTIST LANDSCAPING PHYSICIANS RETIREMENT LIV- J.B.Bieske and John A. Dobry, DDS AVC Services II Inc. Skardarasy, MD Charles ING Jenifer Alfonsi 15870 19 Mile Rd Ste 160 500 South Old Wood- Si’ Parla Italiano Villa Bella of Clinton 19991 Hall Road Clinton Twp, MI 48038 ward Avd., Suite #200, 33464 Schoenherr Ste Township Macomb Twp., MI 48044 586-286-0790 Birmingham, MI 48009 160 15894 19 Mile Road 800-331-3530 www.dobrydental.com 248-648-5899 Sterling Heights, MI Clinton Township, MI fax 586-977-8444 www.HardscapeMichi- 48312 48038 www.ssdfighter.com FRUIT MARKET gan.com 586-258-3775 586-412-8190 Randazzos Fresh Mar- www.Villa-Bella.net Aiello Law Group kets SC Lawnscape, LLC Mark Anthony Aiello www.randazzofreshmarket. Macomb Twp., MI 3031 West Grand Blvd., com 586-263-0641 Ste. #440 Detroit, MI 48202 36800 Garfield 313-964-4900 Clinton Township MI 48035 Lucido & Manzella, PC 586-293-3500 Attorneys & Counselors at Law 49800 Hayes Rd 39999 Garfield Road Macomb, MI 48044 Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-566-8700 -13441 586-228-3900 13 Mile Rd Marchese, Giorgio Warren, MI 48088 43455 Schoenherr Rd 586-979-1010 Ste.7 FUNERAL HOMES Sterling Heights, MI Bagnasco & Calcaterra 48313 Funeral Homes 586-323-2300 St. Clair Shores Top 5% Of Realtors In Michigan BAKERIES & Sterling Heights Bommarito Bakery 586-777-0557 or 586-977- Michigan Italian Bakery, 7300 Inc Lee Ellena Funeral Home, 21830 Greater Mack Ave Inc. St. Clair Shores, MI 46530 Romeo Plank 48080 Road 586-772-6731 Macomb Twp., MI 48044 fax 772-6556 586-412-8999 Il Fornaio Bakery Resurrection Funeral 13689 23 Mile Road Home Shelby Twp., MI 48315 40800 Hayes Road 586-566-5280 Clinton Twp., MI 48038 BANQUET HALLS 586-412-3000 IACS Banquet Center Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 43843 Romeo Plank Rd 54880 Van Dyke Ave Clinton Twp., MI 48038 Shelby Twp., MI 48316 586-421-5155 586-677-4000 www.iacsonline.com INSURANCE CEMETERIES AGENCIES Resurrection Cemetery Lucido Insurance Agency 18201 Clinton River 39999 Garfield Road Clinton Twp., MI 48038 Clinton Twp., MI 586-286-8200 Benny & Alkida Offer 586-286-9020 Auto • Home • Business • Life www.mtelliott.com • Health • Financial Planning SoldByLeone.com PAGE 10 Italian American Cultural Society MAY 2018

CONNIE MILLER RECEIVES "OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD" By Fran Guido

L-R: Esther Beaudette, Senior Membership Chairperson; Connie Miller, Honoree; Fran Guido, Chairperson of Outstanding Senior Award, and IACS President John LoIacono.

Connie Miller was the nation forms go like this... recipient of the Out- standing Senior Award "With her happy disposi- at the April 4th IACS tion, she comes in early Senior meeting. She was every month ready to nominated by her fellow sign in members and Society members and guests..." acknowledged by the Se- "Cheerful lady, nice to niors Board of Directors everyone...and that's good for her contributions to for the club" IACS Senior membership. "She greets everyone with She has been a member a smile, always ready to for over 20 years and goes help" back to the days when our club was located in "Has a personality that's Warren. For over five remarkable!" years, Connie was the Sunshine Lady at the With our sincere appre- Warren Center. ciation, Connie received flowers from Esther Beau- Her accomplishments dette, Senior Membership include volunteering at Chairperson; Fran Guido, St. John's Hospital, the St. Chairperson of Out- Clair Shores Memorial standing Senior Award, Day Parade, and Wom- presented the Certificate en’s' Civic League. for Outstanding Senior, and IACS President John Connie was recognized LoIacono awarded a gift for her valuable, long- certificate to Connie. time achievements on our Hospitality Committee. Congratulations, Connie, A few of the members' for this well-deserved comments on their nomi- honor! MAY2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 11

IN LOVING MEMORY She was involved with the at the current facility in play bingo, bowl, and play (Kevin), Ann Peraino St. Malachy fair and Ve- Clinton Township. She cards. Wixson (Thomas), Norm gas tent and was a mem- chaired and participated Peraino (Kristen) and ber of Notre Dame Wom- in a number of fundrais- Visitation was held at the great grandchildren Josh- en’s Club, J.L. Hudson ing events, and for a vast Sterling Heights Chapel ua and Michael Wixson, employee, and a member number of years, she car- of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Kevin and Katie Krantz, of Polish Century Club. ried out the official duties Funeral Home 13650 E. Lauren, Christopher, and As a time-honored mem- of the senior membership Fifteen Mile Road, (@ Grace Peraino. Dear sister ber of the Italian Amer- Sunshine Lady. Mary was Schoenherr) onThursday, of Frances Baldo Cattol- ican Cultural Society, recognized for her good March 8, 2018. Instate MARY ANTONIA ica and the late Emanual over 30 years, Mary was deeds and delighted to be at St. Malachy Catholic PERAINO Cattolica, Nina Galieote. an active volunteer at the chosen Senior Columbus Church. Entombment old Center in Warren and Day Queen. She loved to NOVEMBER 29, 1919 ~ Daughter of the late Luigi Resurrection Cemetery. MARCH 6, 2018 and Frances Cattolica. (AGE 98) Also survived by many Mary Antonia Peraino, loving nieces and neph- beloved wife of the late ews. Frank, passed away on March 6th at the age of 98 Mary belonged to years old. Loving moth- St. Malachy Catholic er of the late Norman Church, Sterling Heights, (Arlene). Proud grandma and St. Peter Catholic of Gina Peraino Krantz Church, Harper Woods. PAGE 12 Italian American Cultural Society MAY 2018

The Italian American EDITOR look who joined! Barbara L. Smith ITALIAN EDITOR Frances Battaglia New IACS A partire dal primo di ottobre 2017, l'ufficio del COM.IT.ES di Detroit si è Members Level Date Joined LAYOUT & DESIGN COM.IT.ESspostato a: – Detroit informs the community that Salvatore Mazzola Single/Individual 3-26-18 American Speedy Printing as of October 01, 2017,51424 our Van new Dyke Ave.,physical Ste. 7 address will DISTRIBUTION be 51424 Van Dyke AvenueShelby Township, – Ste. MI7, 48316 Shelby Township, Karen Cratch Senior 3-28-18 Lelio D’Aristotile

MichiganI seguenti 48316. contatti rimangonoThe office uguali: is still located on Van Dyke Maria Ferrara Senior 4-04-18 WRITING STAFF Avenue,numero just telefonico n. of dell'ufficio23 Mile 586 Road,-991-0193 on the 2nd floor of the Rosalia Agrusa Senior 4-04-18 Esther Beaudette Shelby Business Center. E-mail address: comitesde- Antonio indirizzo di posta elettronica [email protected] [email protected]. Website: http://comites-detroit. Theresa Alfeni Senior 4-11-18 DiGiorgio weebly.com.sito web: http://comites Office-Detroit.weebly.com hours to the public are the same: Ralph & Judi Barbara Smith Mondayorario and d'ufficio Friday al pubblico: from lunedì 1:00-4:00 e venerdì dal PM.le 13,00 For alle 16,00.any infor- Macioce Senior Couple 4-17-18 Photographer mation, please call 586-991-0193. Elio Ripari Michael & Diane 586/228-3030 ext 15 Cipponeri Senior Couple 4-19-18 [email protected] www.iacsonline.com Deadline for submitting Patronato ITAL-UIL Announcement material is the 10th of the The Patronato ITAL-UIL will continue to assist the community with their Italian pension issues at the Italian American Cultural Society month. Banquet & Conference Center on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For further information please call Ms. Rita Barile 734-421-3460. We reserve the right to edit all copy. MAY 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 13

IACS Officers and IACS Italian Education Scholarship Program Board of Directors 2018 Promoting Italian Language & Culture President Giovanni LoIacono The Italian American Cultural Society is offering a wonderful opportunity to high school First Vice-President students to obtain two semesters of Italian language at the Italian American Cultural Center in Mark Garagiola Clinton Township, Michigan. Second Vice-President Enzo Paglia Third Vice-President Award Information: Giovanni Maniaci Fourth Vice-President Scholarships Awarded: Five IACS scholarships consisting of two semesters of Italian education Antonio DiGiorgio at the Italian American Cultural Center (September – April). The winners of scholarships will Treasurer Ramo Salerno receive a Certificate towards continuing the Italian education classes at the Italian American Recording Secretary Cultural Center and a letter of recommendation for college. Domenico Ruggirello Chaplain Fr. Enzo Addari Application Deadline: May 15, 2018- All scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Special Counsel To The Italian American Cultural Society. Winners will be announced at the IACS General Membership President Honrable Judge meeting in July 2018. Peter Maceroni Board of Directors Requirements: Applicant must submit an essay – “Why I would like to study Italian”; a letter Dr. Mike Aiello including biographical sketch; reason for wanting the award, and a photo in color or black and Esther Beaudette white. Rosa Borgia-Bonni David Buscaino Eligibility: Applicant must be entering 9th grade as of fall 2018 – 12th grade. Alfonso Chirco Karen Mack Rosanna Maniaci Sponsorship provided by: Pino Marelli Italian American Cultural Society Mario Moceri 43843 Romeo Plank Road Vince Monticciolo Clinton Township, MI 48038 Rosa Orlando Phone Number: 586-228-3030 Sebastiano Previti Email: [email protected] Clarice Squillace Joseph P. Ventimiglia The Italian American Cultural Society Past Presidents Sandra Tornberg APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP Ronald A. DiBartolomeo Giovanni LoIacono Mario Moceri Return the completed form along with essay, biographical sketch, and photo to the IACS. Frank J. Palazzolo Hon. Anthony Sanfemio First Name Last Name Martin Reno Garagiola Leonard D. Mannina Date of Birth High School Grade Cav. Vincent J. Bruno Cav. John Floreno Address/City/State/Zip Hon. Sam Petitto Jack Grifo Home Phone Cell Email Comm. Anthony J. Bellanca Reason For Wanting To Receive Award PAGE 14 Italian American Cultural Society MAY 2018 “TOSCA IN DEPTH” AT THE IACS On March 27, the IACS was opera, reducing it from five proud to present “Tosca in acts to three. Tosca pre- Depth: A Gripping Tale of miered in in 1900 Intrigue, Jealousy, Politics and Passion!” The program Maestro Richard Leech, was presented by the Mich- Director of Resident Artist igan Opera Theatre in con- Programs for the MOT, junction with its production welcomed the audience and of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca conveyed greetings from at the Detroit Opera House Dr. David DiChiera. Tenor April 7 through 15. Mr. Errin Brooks and soprano Tonino Corsetti, Aaron Brooks, Sarah Corsetti, Leslie Ma- Enzo Paglia, Domenico Ruggirello, John Zaretti, Errin John Zaretti, President of Leslie Mason performed son, Sandra Tornberg, Tessa Hartle, Richard Leech, John Brooks, Leslie Mason, Tessa Hartle, Sandra Tornberg, the Verdi Opera Theatre of some beautiful arias from Zaretti, Angela Beaumont, Davide DiCicco, Enzo Paglia Richard Leech Michigan, gave an overview Tosca, including Recondita of the opera that was both Armonia, Vissi d’arte, and informative and entertain- E lucevan le stelle. They ing. The opera was based were accompanied by Tessa on Victorien Sardou's 1887 Hartle, principal coach French-language dramatic accompanist of the MOT play, La Tosca, which was Studio Artists. written for the famous The IACS is grateful to the actress Sarah Bernhardt. MOT and John Zaretti for It took Verdi four years to this wonderful evening. Audience Tenor Errin Brooks, Soprano Leslie Mason, Pianist Tessa Hartle convert the play into an

Italian American Cultural Society Children's Italian Language Classes Italian American Cultural Society Enrollment Form Italian Language Classes Fall 2018 Enrollment Form

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.

Children’s Italian Language Class Enrollment: Adult Classes Offered: Please complete the following form for each child you wish to enroll in Class: Beginner Beginner II Continuation Intermediate Adult Advanced / Conversation

First Name: Last Name:

Parent Name (s):

Address: Italian Language Class Enrollment: Please complete the following form and return Phone: Email: First Name: Last Name: Date of Birth: School Grade (Fall 2018): Address: Saturday Morning Classes: (circle one) Phone: Email: Class 1 A: 1st Grade 9:30 am - 10:30 am $150.00 Class 1 B: 2nd & 3rd Grade 9:30 am - 10:30 am $150.00 Class Enrollment: (circle one) Class 2 A: 4th, 5th & 6th Grade 10:30 am - 12:15 pm $250.00 New Students Monday - Adult Continuation (Marta) Tuesday - Adult Intermediate (Marta) Class 2 B: Continuation 10:30 am - 12:15 pm $250.00 Monday - Adult Intermediate (Maria) Wednesday - Adult Beginner II (Marta) Class 3 A: Kindergarten 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm $150.00 Tuesday - Adult Beginner (Maria) Wednesday - Adult Advanced/Conversation (Maria) Class 3 B: Preschool 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm $150.00 Please Return the Completed Form , Along with Payment To: Italian American Cultural Society Please Return the Completed Form , Along with Payment To: Italian American Cultural Society 43843 Romeo Plank Road 43843 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038 Clinton Township, MI 48038 Cash or Check Payable to Italian American Cultural Society: $ Cash or Check Payable to Italian American Cultural Society: $ Credit Card: Visa Master Card Discover AMX Credit Card: Visa Master Card Discover AMX

Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Signature: Signature: MAY 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 15

ADVANTAGES TO BEING AN IACS MEMBER: • Monthly home delivery of the Italian American Cul- tural Society newspaper; • Special 10% discount Italian language classes; • Discounted IACS special events over $25; • Special discount off published Menu Prices given to IACS Members for any event over $500 booked at IACS Banquet & Conference Center (Maximum $1,000). For eligibility, minimum 60-day member- ship prior to booking event; • 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 Balsam- ic Vinegar (200ml size & up); The Mall at Partridge Creek – 586/263-4200; www.giuseppesoils.com; • Dr. David Guzzardo – Chiropractor – New Patients – A free consultation, free exam, and half off on x-rays – 39725 Garfield, Clinton Twp., 586/286-6616; www. guzzardochiropractic.com; • St. Clair Eye, Charles G. Shermetaro, O.D. – 15% discount on lenses, frames, and non-prescription sunglasses. Not to be used with insurances, other discounts, or on contact lenses. 48873 Hayes Rd. @ 22 Mile – (586) 247-2121; • SC Lawnscape LLC – FREE first lawn cutting with signed year contract. 10% SAVINGS on any land- scape purchase of $2,500 or above. REFERRAL PROGRAM, our current, past, or new customers receive discounts or local gift cards with every signed referral. 586/263-0641 – www.sclawnscape.com; • Attorney Armand Velardo – Free consultation and 10% discount on legal services. (Acquisitions; Civil and Commercial Litigation; Corporate Planning; Estate Planning; Family Law; Mergers; Personal Injury; Probate; Real Estate Transactions; Sharehold- er Disputes; Tax Issues; Arbitrator; Facilitator; and Mediator.) Highlights of Sicily & Southern Italy PAGE 16 14 Day Tour from Rome to PalermoItalian American Cultural Society MAY 2018 September 22 – October 6

HighlightsHighlights ofof Sicily && Southern Southern Italy Italy IACS Vice-President and Activities Director, Antonio Di Giorgio, is inviting members and non- members, to join him on this beautiful trip to Italy. The trip is organized by the Departure Travel 1414 Day Day TourTour from Rome Rome to to Palermo Palermo Management. Any questions, please call Antonio Di Giorgio at 586-322-9575. SeptemberSeptember 22 22 – – October October 6 6 FLIGHT DL 236 Depart Detroit Airport (DTW): 6:19pm Reservation Deadline is May 26, 2018 Arrive Rome Airport (FCO) : 9:15am (9/23/18)

Sunday, September 23 (Rome) Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and enjoy a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Rome’s lively restaurants. MEALS: DINNER

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 (PALERMO) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. MEALS: BREAKFAST

FLIGHT AZ 1774 Depart Palermo Airport (PMO) 6:50am Arrive Rome Airport (FCO) 7:55am

DL 237 Depart Rome Airport (FCO) 11:15am Arrive Detroit (DTW) 3:42pm Pricing Information: Land + Travel Protection Cost per person w/double occupancy: $3,718.00 (additional $765.00 for single occupancy)

DTM Travel Consultant contacts: Air Cost per person: $1,280 (Air deviation pricing available on request)

TOTAL PER PERSON: $4,998 Karen DiGirolamo Phone: (248) 723-1754 EXT 219 Itinerary at a glance DTM Travel Consultant contacts: [email protected] ROME Kate Keller Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine DTM Travel Consultant Phone:Karen contacts: DiG (248)irolamo 723-1754 EXT 218 Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the [email protected]: (248) 723-1754 EXT 219 POMPEII [email protected] Guided walking tour of the excavations

Saturday, September Karen 22 DiGirolamo SORRENTO–CAPRI - By jetfoil Phone:Kate Keller (248) 723-1754 EXT 219 CAPRI Phone: (248) 723-1754 EXT 218 Guided visit of Capri village, including a funicular ride [email protected] [email protected] NAPLES

Guided sightseeing, visit the National Archaeological Museum; visit the Reggia di Capodimonte Saturday, September Kate 22 Keller SORRENTO Phone: (248) 723-1754 EXT 218 Gelato demonstration and tasting [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING? TRANI Enjoy a special lunch at a seaside restaurant Saturday,Stay September up-to-date 22 with the latest news regarding the Italian ALBEROBELLO - Orientation American Cultural Center by visiting us at www.iacsonline.com or MATERA like us on facebook @www.facebook.com/Italian-American- Guided walking tour, visit one of the Sassi houses REGGIO CALABRIA Cultural-Society-and-Banquet-Center Guided visit of the Bronzi di Riace museum STRAIT OF MESSINA - Ferry crossing TAORMINA Visit the ancient Greek Theater; a special dinner at a local restaurant AGRIGENTO - Guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples PALERMO GIORGIO MARCHESE Guided sightseeing, visit the Capo Market, the baroque Church of Immacolata, the cathedral, and the Norman cathedral in Monreale; enjoy a special farewell dinner at a Sicilian farmhouse, ATTORNEY/AVVOCATO the Antica Masseria Barone di Salvo, and learn how ricotta is made Fluent in Italian The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

• • Archaeological Site of Agrigento 586-323-2300 • Archaeological Site of Pompeii Initial Consultation at no charge • Historic Centre of Naples and Rome • The Sassi of Matera D iv o r ce • Divorce • Civil Litigation • Arab-Norman cathedral of Monreale • Real Estate • Personal Injury • Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City • Wills/Estates • OUIL/Traffic Offenses Transportation: • Corporations • Business Transactions Motor coach; jetfoil; funicular ride in Capri; ferry crossing; Free Wi-Fi available on your motor coach and in most hotel lobbies. Silver Pine Complex

43455 Schoenherr, Suite 7 ReservationRome toDeadline Palermo Tour is Meeting May 26, 2018 Wednesday, April 11, 2018 – 7 P.M. Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313 Italian American Cultural Society

Agenda Full Itinerary will be explained, questions answered, and deposit taken to secure your seat.

IACS BOCCE LEAGUE REGISTRATION - SUMMER 2018

Registration for the BOCCE LEAGUE will be on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the IACS, 10 A.M. (If you cannot make this day use the form below)

Please bring your checkbook and/or credit card - NO CASH.

Team formation will be on May 16, at the Center – 10:00 A.M. You must be paid/present for the drawing of team mates. We will play on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in the morning starting at 10 A.M. on May 21, 22, 23.

NEW: MONDAY: There will be 4-men only teams playing on Court #1

MONDAY: There will be 4-women only teams playing on Court #2

We will continue to have mixed leagues on Tuesday and Wednesday.

COMMITMENT IS A MUST! We also accept substitutes, same form and fee.

THIS YEAR'S CRITERIA: The team players are drawn according to their level and skills; for example, #1 skill is very good player; #2 is good player; #3 is a player going with the moon effects; #4 player with a willing to learn and do better. All teams will have each seeding; thus, this mixed skill will give the team a fair chance to win. Married and known couples may play together. Travel companions are to be considered and each will need a form to complete. REGISTER in advance by completing the form below and return with the check made payable to MAY 2018 ItalianIACS American with the appropriate Cultural 2018Society season fee: MEMBERS 25.00 - NON MEMBERSPAGE $68.00 17 NEW: Checks and Credit Cards Only -- NO CASH! IACS SENIORS BOCCE LEAGUE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL ANTONIO: 586-322-9575 REGISTRATION SUMMER 2018

SEE YOU MAY 9, 2018 AT 10:00 A.M. - IACS ______(CUT)_____ Mail To: IACS 43843 ROMEO PLANK RD. CLINTON TWP., MI 48038

Full Name______(please Print)

Phone/Cell#______Do you want to play MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS If you choose to play for the only MEN/WOMEN TEAMS and the MIXED LEAGUE,Circle accordingly. If you only want to play in the MIXED LEAGUE, circle either TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY.

2018 5th Annual Festa Della Repubblica

Bocce Tournament In Conjunction with the

Registration for the MUST! We also accept BOCCE LEAGUE will be substitutes, same form

on Wednesday May 9th, and fee.

2018 at the IACS at 10:00 THIS YEAR'S CRITE- am. (If you cannot make RIA: The team players SATURDAY, , 2018 – 8:30 A.M. MEETING – TOURNAMENT BEGINS AT 9:00 A.M. SHARP this day use the form are drawn according to below.) their level and skills; for Every Team will play a Round Robin game of 12 points by Bracket! Please bring your check- example, #1 skill is very Team Will play minimum of 2 Games. Winner will play until loses! book and/or credit card good player; #2 is good For More Information, Please Call: - NO CASH player; #3 is a player go- Giovanni LoIacono Sebastiano Previti Antonio DiGiorgio ing with the moon effects; IACS President COMITES Sports Director IACS Bocce Chairman Team formation will be (586) 524-2257 (586) 206-5185 (586) 322-9575 on May 16th, at the Cen- #4 player with a willing to learn and do better. Registration Fee of $60.00 Each Team Payable to IACS Deadline May 28, 2018 ter at 10.00 a.m. Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages are included in price All teams will have each Alcoholic Drinks Available at Cash Bar You must be paid/present seeding; thus, this mixed for the drawing of team skill will give the team a To: Representatives of Italian Clubs & Societies Registration Form – Deadline May 28, 2018 mates. in Southeastern Michigan fair chance to win. Mar- Italian Club Name: ______ried and known couples For the 5th year and as part of the festivities of the Festa della We will play on Mondays, Repubblica, your Club is invited to participate in the Bocce Club President Name: ______Tuesdays and Wednes- may play together. Travel Tournament on Saturday June 2, 2018 at the Italian Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center. Telephone: ______days in the morning companions are to be considered and each will 1) Every Participating club with at least one team composed of 4 Names of (4) Members Playing Bocce Tournament: starting at 10 A.M. on men or 4 women or mixed. Minimum 2 Games played. 1) ______May 21, 22, 23. need a form to complete. 2) The deadline to register is May 28, 2018. The fee, registered REGISTER in advance players form, and waiver of liabilities must be sent in or 2) ______NEW: MONDAY: There dropped off by this date. Unpaid teams are disqualified. 3) ______by completing the form 3) The games will start on Saturday, June 2, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. will be 4-men only teams 4) ______below and return with 4) Weather is a factor. We will not play if it rains, and the playing on Court #1 schedule will be revised. If you would like an additional team, please make a copy of the registration the check made payable 5) The schedule promises a round robin game of 12 points or less form. The assignment place of all teams is strictly based on availability. MONDAY: There to IACS with the appro- will be 4-women only depending on number of teams. Teams placed in Brackets. Please return this registration form with a check of $60 per team. Includes priate 2018 season fee: 6) Each player must be a member of the club, which sponsor he a meal ticket for each player. Food & Drinks are available for the entire teams playing on Court MEMBERS 25.00 - NON team. (Must have authentication) tournament. Alcoholic Drinks available at Cash Bar. #2 7) Team requested to meet at the IACS Bocce Courts at 8:30 MEMBERS $68.00 a.m. for a meeting. There is a trophy for the winners. Please make your $60.00 Check payable to IACS, you may drop off at the IACS office or mail to: We will continue to have 8) Food and drinks are available to Everyone. NEW: Checks and IACS – BOCCE TOURNMENT mixed leagues on Tuesday Credit Cards Only -- NO For More Information, please contact: 43843 Romeo Plank Road and Wednesday. Antonio DiGiorgio (586) 322-9575 Clinton Township, MI 48038 CASH! Sebastiano Previti (586) 206-5185 (586) 206-5185 COMMITMENT IS A Giovanni LoIacono (586) 524-2257 E-mail: [email protected] PAGE 18 Italian American Cultural Society MAY 2018

FEDERAZIONE SICILIANA

DEL MICHIGAN Calabria Club

27930 Lauren St. North, Harrison Township, MI 48045, 586.713.4856

Founded in 1985

Federation Officers Lets Make it a Great Year! 2017-2018 Federazione Siciliana del Michigan Please Mark your Calendars for these Events! President Presents its ALFONSO CHIRCO th Vice President Curatore Di Cultura May 3, 2018 First Meeting of the Year! GIOVANNI LoIACONO “10 Annual Memorial Mass” at San Francesco Church, 22870 S. Nunneley Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48035 Calabrese Corresponding Secretary Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. General Meeting for all members at 8:00 pm SEBASTIANO PREVITI At Board of Directors meet at 7:00 pm Officers Recording Secretary Nominations for new Board Members are due! ROSA BONNI President Refreshments will be served. Holy Family Church Vice Recording Secretary 641 Chrysler Drive – Detroit, Michigan Luigi Guglielmetti Festa Della Republica ‐ Free ANNA GRILLO June 4, 2018 The Federazione Siciliana del Michigan is putting together a Memorial Mass for Vice President at the Italian American Cultural Society, Banquet & Conference Center Treasurer 2:30 pm to 6 pm at 43843 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038 ANTONINO CAVATAIO everyone in the Italian-American Community. This mass will be a special mass in Larry Rocca Sample specialty foods from over 22 Italian Clubs throughout Michigan. Consigliere which loved one’s names will be read out loud during the mass. 2nd Vice President SALVATORE PREVITI MICHAEL BIONDO We are asking for anyone interested to please fill out the slip below with your loved Dominic Bitonti July 8, 2018 Annual Club Picnic – Free for Paid Members DOMENICO BONNI one’s names. Each individual deceased name will read along with the individual Picnic Grounds & Pavilion. Food: Calabrese Trippa, Italian Sausage, Hamburgers, PIETRO CASTIGLIONE Secretary Hotdogs, etc. Music & Games. More details to come! sponsor. In situations where more then one family member lists the same deceased Trustee name(s), we will then read off all the individual sponsors for the loved one’s names. Lynn Porchia MARIO EVOLA July 29, 2018 Annual Golf Event Membership Chairman GIOVANNI MANIACI Donation: We are asking each Individual Sponsor to please enclose a check for Please save the date! More details to come! GIOSUE TOCCO Pino Lico $5.00 for Each Line. Checks payable to: “ ”. Coordinator - Italy Federazione Siciliana del Michigan ROSALINO LoDUCA The donation will help cover costs for the mass, program booklet, and afterglow in Activities Coordinator August 26, 2018 Second Annual Bocce Ball Event the Church Basement Hall, any remaining proceeds will be given to Holy Family Cynthia Iannuzzi Patrick 5pm at the Italian American Cultural Society, Banquet & Conference Center Coordinator - USA Pizza, refreshments and prizes. $10 Members, $15 Non‐Members JUDGE JOSEPH TOIA Church. Treasurer Past Presidents For further Information, please call: Judi Blindu October 20, 2018 28th Annual Dinner Dance FILIPPO CUSUMANO

STEFANO DELIA at Penna’s of Sterling, 38400 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, MI 48312. Alfonso Chirco (586) 243-0170 Sebastiano Previti (586) 206-5185 Sergeant of Arms More details to follow. SAM GENOVESE +ANDREA BIONDO Rosa Bonni (586) 291-2956 John Lo Iacono (586) 524-2257 Frank Tundo

December 2, 2018 Annual Christmas Party Publicity Chairman at Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp., MI 48316 Lucy Guglielmetti In Loving Memory of 1pm Magic Show; 2pm Dinner; 3pm Visit from Santa; Dancing; More details to come!

1. Mr. & Mrs. ______= $5.00 Board of Directors 2. Mr. & Mrs. ______= $5.00 Chairman Membership Dues Affiliated Associations 3. Mr. & Mrs. ______= $5.00 Dominic Melia Please Send Check Payable to Calabria Club BALESTRATE FAMIGLIE 4. Mr. & Mrs. ______= $5.00 Carmine Aquino CONCA D’ORO CLUB $30 Per Member, $40 Per Member Plus Spouse DOWNRIVER SICILIA CLUB Giovanni Blindu Name(s) of GRAMMICHELE CLUB Sponsored by: Mr. & Mrs. ______=$_____ Maurice Cerra Paid

LODGE FIGLI DELLA SICILIA Joe Coscione Member: Phone #: MADONNA DEL PONTE PLEASE LIMIT TO NO MORE THEN 4 LINES DUE TO MASS TIME Giuseppe Garreffa

MADONNA DI CUSTONACI Giuseppe Guglielmetti MARSALA CLUB All names will be read out loud during the mass & printed in mass program Dr. Michael Luberto MAZZARA DEL VALLO CLUB Dann McDonald Address: SS CROCIFISSO MONTELEPRE booklet if received before May 18, 2017. After that date they will not be in book. Donna McDonald SAN GIUSEPPE DI CINISI Jeanette Tundo

SAN VITO LO CAPO Spouse: SANTA FARA DI CINISI ***Please Mail to: ALFONSO CHIRCO - 46080 SNOWBIRD – MACOMB, MI 48044*** Past Presidents TERRASINI CLUB TRAPPETO CLUB Pino Lico Giovanni Notarianni Email Address: Alfonso Chirco Sebastiano Previti Gino Esposito 46080 Snowbird 8903 Inverness Drive Frank Guglielmetti Please make checks payable to Calabria Club and mail to: Macomb, MI 48044 Washington, MI 48095 Dominic Melia (586) 243-0170 (586) 206-5185 Luigi Guglielmetti, 27930 Lauren St. N., Harrison Township, Michigan 48045 QUESTIONS ‐ please call Luigi Guglielmetti at 586.713.4856

GREAT FRIDAY AND SUNDAY DATES STILL AVAILABLE IN 2018 MAY 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 19

March 15, 2018 March 20, 2018 Walter Robert Phipps April 2, 2018 April 8, 2018 Wanda Binkowski Guglielma Lucia Calabrese March 29, 2018 Giovanna M. Frederick Victor Joseph Aquino Jr. Robert Krzysik Louise DeCubber Violette Rosetta Bryant Aloysius Joseph Pokorski Terry Valery Davis Theresa Agnes Kurkowski March 21, 2018 Margaret Catanzaro Raymond Paul Tomich Angelo Genova Maria Rizzo James Robert Gahara Nancy C. Filippelli Diane Okcana Willis Maryanne Kablak Stanley Robert Roegner Robert Clarence Rotter Henrietta C. Peraino April 3, 2018 April 9, 2018 March 16, 2018 Logan Tyler Zanke Scott Roy Anna Altadonna Anthony Julius Cobello Gjyste Gojcaj March 22, 2018 Gail Patricia Trevino Joan Irene Sardelli Viola Louise Colden Margaret Hennessey Thomas John Litinas March 30, 2018 April 4, 2018 Gary Clifford William Pittel Donald Albert Ritchie Grace M. Orlando Donald George Giannini Caroline Jean Coon Leon Andrew Woznaik RoseMary Zielinski March 23, 2018 Mildred Leach Jennie Rutkowski April 10, 2018 March 17, 2018 Eugene L. Cattaneo Mahlon Moldovan Jennie Tomczyk Burim Kusari Elisabeth Helene Meyer March 24, 2018 Angelo Mario Piccinini April 5, 2018 Roberto Ruzza Anne E. Ranta Edward Di Mambro Walter P. Schmid Wayne Coleman April 11, 2018 March 18, 2018 Simone Joseph DiBella Nick Zangoulos Carl Wayne Gilbert Lucy Josephine Ahee Sharon G. Cianfarani Mario Loria March 31, 2018 Bruno Guido Connie Havey Don Allan Kowalski March 25, 2018 William R. Palmer Frances Madeline Pellertio Frederick Vernon Pankow Kolja Sinishtaj Theresa Barbara Duda Edward Tabaka April 6, 2018 Beverly Bernadette Plotkowski March 19, 2018 Robert A. Caretti Anita Mae Thieman Joseph Russell Cutino Thomas Proctor Toni A. Lobert Milica Misajlovich April 1, 2018 Dominick John Gandolfi George Harold Rudich Jack John Mevorach Ernesto A. Rotondo Milton Ervin Bass Darlene Marie Kareta April 12, 2018 Rrok Micakaj Maria Tocco William Hugh Bogle John Janusz Lewakowski Barbar Mary Dailey Robert Martin Winkler March 27, 2018 Joseph Messana Omer Jerome Marchand Joseph John Ferrante Karl Alexander Douglass II Patricia Ann Pohl April 7, 2018 Filippo Paladino Marylou Puz Helen Nowakowski PAGE 20 Italian American Cultural Society MAY 2018

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Lavoratori di Cinisi (PA) Sento l’onore ed il piacere di complimentarmi con quest’ ottimo gruppo Da qualche giorno, qualcosa di più grande e che opera in perfetta Fabrizio Frizzi è venuto serio che però il condut- armonia! Un riferimento a mancare. La sua morte tore non ha mai voluto particolare va rivolto al ha fatto piangere migliaia svelare. A confermarlo, Presidente Natale Palaz- di persone tra vip e gente gli stessi amici vip che gli zolo ed al Chairman della che lo apprez- sono stati vicino come Festa, Giovanni Orlando Anni sono trascorsi una visita, come ci ha zava e lo amava. Ogni Carlo Conti, Antonella che con un gruppo di quando Arrigo parteci- visti I suoi occhi si sono giorno, il conduttore Clerici e Massimo Giletti volenterosi collabora- pava assiduo a tutte le spalancati con parole di raccoglieva migliaia di te- che, nonostante il pas- tori svolgono un lavoro nostre attivita’ al vecchio gratidutine. lespettatori con L’Eredità saggio a La7, non ha mai fenomenale. centro di Warren. che, ad oggi, risulta il dimenticato il suo col- Certo che le sue storie E’ stata una bellissima game show preserale più lega dedicandogli il suo Infatti, fu anche un pro- sono vere, come quel- giornata, quella di do- longevo della televisi- monologo iniziale nella motore dei due incontri la dell’ultima guerra fu menica 18 marzo iniziata one italiana, nonchè il prima puntata di Non è culturali Abruzzo & prigioniero in Russia. Da alla Holy Family Church. più seguito superando l’arena. Molise fatti negli anni 80. Centocinquantamila pri- Padre Giuseppe Licciardi gioniei pochi sono ritor- la concorrenza di Gerry Quale malattia aveva Anni fa ancora veniva ha celebrato una bellissi- nati in patria, Lui ringra- Scotti e Paolo Bonolis. Fabrizio Frizzi? La con- spesso ai nostri Festivali, ma Santa Messa rivolta a zia sempre al Signore per Questi ultimi due, però, fessione sulla malattia di sia Fredom Hills che al San Giuseppe, protettore questo. oltre ad essere stati grandi Fabrizio Frizzi. nuovo centro, alla festa del’ Associazione, sequita rivali televisivi di Frizzi, della republica, poi di Emigrare era di con- dalla distribuzione a tutti Fabrizio Frizzi è morto lo hanno sempre onorato colpo non si vedeva piu’. suetudine quei giorni, i presenti del Pane Bened- la notte di domenica 25 e rispettato e sono stati la Republica, purtoppo, etto da Padre Pino, come marzo per emorragia E si, il motivo c’era di non regolarmente presenti nel nuova in comando di un da tradizione. La prima cerebrale nell’ospedale farsi piu vedere. funerale del conduttore popolo sbaragliato, senza parte della giornata si e’ Sant’Andrea di Roma. Il svoltosi il 28 marzo. Un uomo di eta’, novant- lavoro e pressati a portare conclusa con un rinfresco conduttore de L’Eredità acinque oggi, ritiratosi famiglie avanti, si scelse offerto nei locali sottos- Dopo la sua morte, era stato colpito da isch- in una Casa di Riposo in di emigrare, cosi lascian- tanti alla parrocchia. sono emerse delle verità emia nel mese di ottobre Romeo Michigan, anche do famiglie ed amici per riguardo il vero stato di ma una volta ripresosi è La settimana di festa e’ salute di Fabrizio Frizzi. per stare piu vicino alla trovare fortuna... continuata e si e’ conclusa tornato alla guida del quiz sua famiglia. L’ischemia che lo ha col- a dicembre. Nonostante con un banchetto e ballo pito ad ottobre, in realtà, Giorni fa, mia moglie ed era un piccolo segno di Ultimo Un nostro Onore continua alla pagina 3 io, decidemmo di farli continua alla pagina 4 continua alla pagina 4 PAGINA 2 Italian American Cultural Society MAGGIO 2018

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Giro d’Italia 2018: pre- sign e i particolari – real- sentate le nuove Maglie e izzate tutte con lo speciale Da sinistra: Alberto Contador, vincitore Giro d’Italia 2008 e 2015, Yariv Levin, ministro del turismo in Israele, Sylvan la Madrina tessuto SITIP. Adams, presidente onorario del comitato Grande Partenza Israele, Mauro Vegni, direttore Giro d’Italia, Paolo Bellino, direttore generale RCS Sport, Nir Barkat, sindaco di Gerusalemme, Miri Regev, ministro della cultura e dello sport in Nell’ultimo giorno della Le maglie da gara 2018 Israele, Luca Lotti, ministro dello sport e Ivan Basso, vincitore Giro d’Italia 2006 e 2010 settimana della moda sono state studiate per Giro d’Italia 2018: da Israele una storica grande partenza di Milano anche il Giro essere leggere ed aerodi- d’Italia ha presentato namiche. I tagli seguono Per la prima volta un comincia venerdì 4 mag- zialmente piatta su strade la sua collezione con le l’ergonomia dell’atleta in grande giro partirà fuori gio con una prova contro ampie man mano che ci nuove maglie 2018 e la bici e garantiscono una dai confini del Vecchio il tempo individuale a si avvicina all’arrivo. Gli Madrina. perfetta vestibilità. Il peso Continente. Si tratta del Gerusalemme di 10,1 km. ultimi chilometri sono in Presso la prestigiosa loca- complessivo della maglia 13ª start dall’estero. Ecco Percorso molto articolato parte all’interno dell’abi- tion di Gessi Milano, nel è di soli 124 gr. Segni tutti i dettagli all’interno dell’abitato, tato di Tel Aviv con arrivo particolari: loghi a rilievo con l’arrivo a ridosso delle sul rettilineo del lungo- pieno centro della città, 18 SETTEMBRE 2017 - 3D “Giro d’Italia” e “Tro- mura della città storica. mare. hanno sfilato le casacche MILANO feo Senza Fine” su fondi Si affrontano in sequenza che i leader della Cor- L’ARRIVO — Ultima manica e sul carré dietro Segnatevi questa data: 4 numerose svolte tra vie sa Rosa indosseranno tappa in terra israeliana di per valorizzare al meglio i maggio 2018. Per la prima cittadine in un susseguirsi durante la manifestazione 226 km, in programma la loghi della corsa. volta nella storia, un di saliscendi che costeg- in programma dal 4 al 27 domenica, da Be’er Sheva a grande giro partirà fuori gerà alcuni luoghi simbolo maggio prossimo. MAGLIA ROSA – spon- Eilat sul Mar Rosso. Tappa dai confini del Vecchio come il Parlamento (Knes- sorizzata da ENEL – lead- interamente allineata in Alice Rachele Arlanch, Continente. Si tratta della set) e le mura storiche. er della Classifica Gen- direzione sud. Dopo la Miss Italia 2017, sarà la 13ª partenza dall’estero. Finale tutto in salita da erale partenza si affrontano le Madrina del Giro 2018 La Corsa Rosa – in pro- leggera a impegnativa. uniche asperità che por- e nell’occasione è stata MAGLIA CICLAMINO – gramma fino al 27 mag- IL PERCORSO — Sabato tano al deserto del Negev anche la presentatrice sponsorizzata da SEGA- gio e organizzata da Rcs 5 maggio la prima frazi- e poi ancora sulle rive del del vernissage insieme al FREDO – leader della Sport e La Gazzetta dello one in linea che porterà Mar Rosso. Nello specifico, giornalista de La Gazzetta Classifica a Punti Sport – scatterà con una il gruppo da Haifa a Tel si attraversa tutto l’abitato dello Sport, Nino Morici. cronometro individuale da MAGLIA AZZURRA – Aviv dopo 167 km. Dopo di Mitzpe Ramon e poi ci Il countdown dell’evento Gerusalemme e propor- sponsorizzata da BANCA la partenza si affrontano le si addentra in una lunga è stato scandito da TAG rà tre tappe sul territorio MEDIOLANUM – leader uniche asperità di giornata discesa che conduce fino Heuer, Official Time- israeliano, nel ricordo di del Gran Premio della con i saliscendi attorno all’arrivo di Eilat. keeper del Giro d’Italia. Gino Bartali, il cui nome è Montagna ad Acri e in particolare Le maglie del Giro d’Italia impresso sul muro d’onore LE DICHIARAZIONI — MAGLIA BIANCA – con il GPM di Zikron 101 sono prodotte da del Giardino dei Giusti nel “Per tutto il gruppo RCS sponsorizzata da EUROS- Yakov. Nella seconda parte Mausoleo della Memoria e per il Giro d’Italia in Manifatture Valcismon – l’altimetria della corsa si PIN – leader della Yad Vashem a Gerusa- col famoso marchio dello addolcisce notevolmente lemme. scorpione, Castelli, che fino a diventare sostan- Giro d’Italia ne ha curato anche il de- Novita' LA PARTENZA — Si continua alla pagina 3 continua alla pagina 3 MAGGIO 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGINA 3 Timballo di Anelletti basso per almeno mezz’ora. dunque, è iniziato il triste Continua da pagina 2 Il sugo dovrà risultare nè calvario di Frizzi verso la Novita' troppo denso, nè troppo morte. Un calvario che, liquido. come detto dallo stesso Classifica dei Giovani Nel frattempo avrete tagli- Signorini, il conduttore Miss Italia, Alice Rachele ato la melanzana a cubetti. ha preferito affrontare Arlanch ha dichiarato: La friggerete in una padella assieme al suo pubblico “Essere stata scelta come con sufficiente olio extra- ritornando alla guida del Madrina del Giro d’Italia vergine d’oliva. In una pen- quiz di Rai 1, piuttosto è davvero un onore molto tola porterete a ebollizione l’acqua per la pasta, verser- che rimanere a casa fino speciale. Sono felicissima, ete gli anelletti e attenderete al resto dei suoi giorni. emozionata, grata agli il tempo di cottura (13 Fabrizio Frizzi, dunque, organizzatori che hanno minuti circa). pur sapendo che non fatto a me e al concorso ce l’avrebbe fatta, salvo Mentre la pasta sarà in Miss Italia questo magnif- cottura, avrete tagliato a qualche miracolo che, ico regalo. È un’esperienza cubetti i 2/3 del cacioca- purtroppo, non è avvenu- unica che desidero vivere ESECUZIONE RICETTA:Facile vallo. Scolerete la pasta al to, ha preferito affrontare con grande entusiasmo. TEMPO COTTURA:1H e 15Min dente e condirete con il questa battaglia con il suo Il Giro, per la sua storia, TEMPO PREPARAZIONE:60 Min sugo, le melanzane fritte ‘marchio di fabbrica’, ossia per le imprese e la fatica PORZIONI:4 e il caciocavallo a cubetti, il sorriso che mostrava affrontata dai suoi protag- quindi spolverizzerete con in ogni sua apparizione onisti, ha un fascino tutto il restante caciocavallo INGREDIENTI televisiva. suo, non ha confronti con grattugiato. Ungerete quindi 200 g di anelletti olio extravegine d’oliva con un po’ d’olio un recip- nessun altro avvenimen- 300 g di salsa di Pomodoro 1 cipolla media iente in ceramica da forno, to sportivo, o pubblico, 150 g di caciocavallo ragusano pangrattato lo spolverizzerete con del ma idealmente mi piace 1 melanzana media sale e pepe pangrattato, lo riempirete Continua da pagina 2 pensare che esista un filo INTRODUZIONE da protagonista principale con gli anelletti conditi e Giro d’Italia, che unisce la bellezza di in un picnic fuori porta o, con un’ulteriore spolverata questa corsa a Miss Italia. “Per il palermitano la pasta a seconda della stagione, di pangrattato, quindi fini- particolare è un’oppor- non è un cibo qualsiasi, ma Alcuni elementi sembra- nelle ricche tavole delle feste rete la cottura gratinando in tunità unica portare un stabilisce un’importante lin- no addirittura comuni: la trascorse in famiglia. La forno preriscaldato a 180° evento come il nostro in ea di confine tra chi vive per popolarità, la tradizione, ricetta tradizionale di ques- per circa 20 minuti. mangiare e chi mangia per Israele, prima volta per un la gente che segue ogni to trionfale piatto unico è vivere. Cioè tra i palermi- grande Giro fuori dall’Eu- fase, il modo festoso multiforme e può contenere tani e il resto del mondo.” Continua da pagina 1 ropa”, ha dichiarato Paolo con cui entrambi vivono tra i più svariati ingredienti: Bellino, direttore generale Gli anelletti, tipico formato dal ragù di carne ai piselli, sul territorio del nostro Ultimo, di RCS Sport. Fanno da di pasta siciliana, sono i dall’uovo sodo al salame, Paese, percorrendolo e si fosse ripreso, Frizzi ha eco le parole di Luca Lotti, protagonisti principali del dal primosale al prosciutto, attraversandolo. L’amore sempre affermato nelle piatto che descriverò. Ques- e via elencando. ministro dello sport: “La per il mio ruolo di testi- to trionfo barocco di pasta sue interviste che non era partenza da Gerusalemme La ricetta che vi propongo monial nasce anche da al forno, o “timballo di anel- ancora del tutto guarito e sottolinea l’esistenza di un è una versione “vegetarian- q u i ”. letti”, altrimenti conosciuto che stava proseguendo le ponte ideale, fatto di storia, izzata” per i non carnivori, come “pasta col forno”, sue cure. di gran lunga più “leggera” cultura e tradizioni, tra le è parte integrante della Patronato e “digeribile” di tutte le altre nostre terre”. Entusiasta tradizione gastronomica Ma cosa aveva Fabrizio versioni dell’intera galassia delle novità del giro anche ITAL-UIL palermitana ed è legato alla Frizzi? Secondo quanto sicula. Ivan Basso: “Questa corsa Il Patronato ITAL-UIL sua storia. I primi timballi affermato da Antonio è il massimo, non finisce continuerà ad assistere la palermitani furono elabora- PROCEDIMENTO Signorini nel program- comunità con questioni di ti nel IX secolo, durante la mai di stupire. Ogni anno In una capiente pentola dai ma ‘Matrix’ condotto da pensioni italiane, procure, dominazione araba, per poi il Giro presenta qualche bordi alti verserete dell’olio, Nicola Porro su Canale ecc. al Centro Culturale Italo diffondersi in diverse forme novità, rendendola unica. aggiungerete la cipolla 5, all’ex presentatore di in tutta l’isola. Questa volta lo è ancora di Americano ogni giovedì tritata e farete soffriggere. Scommettiamo Che gli più con la partenza dal- dalle 10:00 alle 12:00. Per ul- Importanza fondamentale Non appena si sarà dora- sono stati diagnosticati la città più spirituale del teriori informazioni si prega per i siciliani è la facilità di ta aggiungerete la salsa di dei tumori inoperabili a di contattare la Sig.ra Rita trasporto, poiché spesso il pomodoro, il sale, il pepe mondo. Lo renderà ancora livello cerebrale. E da qui, Barile 734-421-3460. timballo assume il ruolo e lascerete cuocere a fuoco più speciale”. PAGINA 4 Italian American Cultural Society MAGGIO 2018

Patty Pravo la ribelle compie 70 anni si permise persino di Continua da pagina 1 Continua da pagina 1 Diva della musica, in costante sfida con se rinunciare pochi giorni Onore, Un nostro, prima di salire sul palco stessa e col mondo quando, accortasi della al San Marino Club. E’ Arrigo, come molti di noi somiglianza del pezzo stata servita una prelibata di prima generazione, con uno di Sting, riven- cena con un vasto menu. non ci siamo mai dispia- dicò orgogliosa “io certe Sento l’obbligo di sin- ciuti di questa decisione. stronzate non le faccio” (e tetizzare che l’apice della Oggi dopo una vita di il brano venne ereditato serata e’ stata la parte- emigrati in questa terra da Anna Oxa). cipazione di giovani e occogliente con tante opportunita’ siamo pieni Ha conquistato premi e giovanissimi – piu’ di 100 di gratidutine alla nos- riconoscimenti, sbanca- ragazzi. to in Cina, amato molti tra terra adottiva. Il solo In piu’ di 40 anni di uomini, sposandone rammarico, mi diceva attivita’ nella comunita’, cinque (Gordon Faggetter Arrico, “che a questa eta’ e’ la prima volta che sono nel 1968, Franco Baldieri mi son dimenticato l’Ital- testimone di una pre- nel ‘72, Paul Jeffery nel iano e purtroppo l’Inglese senza cosi’ bella. Vedere A 70 anni Patty Pravo che non nasconde il seno ‘76, Paul Martinez nel ‘78 non l’ho imparato”. Anche questi ragazzi in pista non smette di essere se st- nudo in “Stryx”, tras- e John Edward Johnson con umore che Lui si da a divertirsi, ma ancora essa: libera, unica, eccen- missione d’avanguardia nell’82, più il matrimo- speranza di una vecchiaia piu’ emozionante e’ stato trica, volitiva, provocante ideata da Enzo Trapani nio in Scozia con rrito spensierata. osservare i piu’ anziani e provocatoria. Nelle per la prima serata di Rai non riconosciuto in Italia che si sono goduti questo Arrico, goditi questi anni sue mille incarnazioni la 2, posa in nudo integrale con Riccardo Fogli nel d’oro te li sei meritati, costante è stata la liberta per “Le Ore”, la più cele- 1974). Ha attratto artisti e spettacolo che i ragazzi hanno offerto in forma da parte di tutti I soci ti espressiva, alla quale non bre rivista hard italiana di musicisti come Leo Ferrè, ricordiamo come un pa- ha mai derogato. Dalle sempre. Ma finisce anche Vinicius de Moraes, Lucio di entusiasmante ballo e allegria. Questo deve es- triarca del nostro centro. calli veneziana fugge in carcere per possesso di Fontana, Tano Festa e Auguri! giovanissima a Londra, hashish. Una vita vissuta Mario Schifano, con Mick sere un esempio modello, ma è poi Roma ad ac- intensamente, in costante Jagger va a fare shopping che le altre associazioni Antonio di Giorgio cogliere le sue inquietu- sfida con se stessa e con il in incognito e con Jimi dovrebbeo segure per il dini, le sue trasgressioni, mondo che la circonda. Hendrix passa una notte bene del futuro. i suoi primi successi. romana su una Cinquec- In oltre 50 anni di carri- Infine sento l’obbligo Debutta in un celebre ento avvolta in una nuvo- era ha venduto 110 mil- di ringraziare gli orga- locale romano, e rimarrà la di fumo, i momenti di ioni di dischi, ha vissuto nizzatori per il gentile intimità con Frank Sina- sempre per tutti “la ragaz- in tutto il mondo, cantato riferimento verso il Com. za del Piper”, capigliatura tra e David Bowie, l’am- A partire dal primo di ottobre 2017, l'ufficio del COM.IT.ES di Detroit si è in otto lingue e parte- It.Es di Detroit ed il suo COM.IT.ESspostato a: -Detroit informa icizia con Robert Plant. 51424 Van Dyke Ave., Ste. 7 biondo platino e stivaloni la comunitàShelby che Township, a MI partire 48316 dal cipato a nove festival di Presidente. Ancora com- di vernice nera sopra il A 70 è un mito vivente, I seguenti01 ottobre contatti rimangono uguali:2017, il nostro Sanremo. Con Sanremo il plimenti e buona contin- numero telefonico dell'ufficio 586-991-0193 ginocchio, che cantava ma di se stessa continua a indirizzo di posta elettronica [email protected] rapporto è ambiguo: non uazione in futuro! nuovo indirizzo è 51424 Van “Ragazzo triste” (il suo dire: “Sono la persona più Dykesito web: http://comites Avenue-Ste.-Detroit.weebly.com 7, Shelby lo ha mai vinto ma tutti si orario d'ufficio al pubblico: lunedì e venerdì dalle 13,00 alle 16,00. primo singolo, inciso normale che conosco”. DOMENICO Township, Michigan 48316. ricordano la sua discesa nel 1966). Dal Piper al RUGGIRELLO La nuova sede è sempre dalla scalinata in versione successo internazionale situata su Van Dyke Avenue, bamboletta cinese nel il passo è breve: con “La a nord di 23 Mile Road, al 2 1984, così come è rimasto Bambola” (1968) fa il giro ° piano del Shelby Business uno dei brani simbolo del mondo. Center. Indirizzo E-mail: (per lei e per il Festival) comitesdetroit1@gmail. Arrivano poi gli anni 70, “E dimmi che non vuoi com; Sito Internet: http:// quelli delle trasgressione: morire”, che nel 1997 Comites-Detroit.weebly.com. riesce a cantare con ele- Gaetano Curreri e Vasco L’orario di ufficio al pubblico ganza innata di rapporti Rossi le cucirono addosso non è cambiato: dal lunedì a tre in “Pensiero stupen- con quella frase che rac- al venerdì, dall’ 1:00 alle 4:00 do” e di sogni proibiti in chiude tutto, “la cambio PM. Per qualsiasi informazi- “Pazza Idea”, si esibisce io la vita che non ce la fa one, si prega di chiamare il numero 586-991-0193. vestita solo di una giacca a cambiare me”. Nel 1990