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July—August 2015 Volume 9, Issue 7 A Publication of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 12, 2015: REGION OF ABRUZZO CREATING FADM Picnic

Lake St. Clair MetroPark AN “ABRUZZESE EMIGRATION MUSEUM” 11:00 AM Mass 1:00 PM Lunch With the letter below from the President of the Consiglio Regionale degli Abruzzesi nel Mondo (CRAM) the Region of Abruzzo is creating a Museum dedicated to the emigrants July 19, 2015: who left Abruzzo for an opportunity for a better life in the world; but never forgot their Tiger Baseball Game homeland. They are seeking individuals who are willing to share their stories and photo- Tigers vs Baltimore - graphs to help create this museum. The program is voluntary and is designed to work di- Limited seating rectly from the Region. If you are interested, contact Enzo Paglia, President of the FADM for information on presenting the information. July 26, 2015:

Secinarese Club Picnic Cari amici abruzzesi, Mary Burke Park in quando rivestivo la carica di Presidente CRAM ho sentitamente apprezzato l'im- New Baltimore pegno e la forza delle comunita abruzzesi nel mondo, pertanto ho voluto fortemente la delega all'emigrazione in questa nuova amministrazione regionale. July, 2015: TBD: Mi ha sempre colpito il coraggio degli uomini e delle donne che partirono, las- Annual Bocce Ball Tourna- ciando il paese natale e i famigliari alla scoperta di nuove terre lontane. ment. FADM vs Venetian Ho arnmirato l'audacia, l'ostinazione e la laboriosita

MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Thursday, September 8, 2015. The General membership meeting will take place at the Italian American Cultural Center located at 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI, 48038. Telephone— 586-228-3030.

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] .

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.

.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 7 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

SECINARESE CLUB PICNIC: Sunday July 26, 2015: The Secinarese Club will hold their Annual Summer Picnic at Mary Burke Park in downtown New Baltimore. Call Doug Simone for information at 313-520-1685.

REGIONAL ITALIAN DINNER FEATURING THE FOOD OF CALABRIA: Thursday, August 13, 2015: The Italian American Cultural Center will feature the food of Calabria at it’s next Regional Dinner. All are welcome to participate. Call the IACS in advance for reservations

BARISCIANOTTI PICNIC: Sunday August 16, 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.

LOYAL WING ALFADENA CLUBS PICNIC: Sunday, August 23, 2015: The Loyal Wing Clubs (Women and Men’s) will hold their annual Picnic at the Fort Frazier Pavilion at Frazier Park. Con- tact Dina DiLauria at 586-215-7086 for information.

AIELLI CLUB OF DETROIT AND WINDSOR ANNUAL PICNIC: Sunday, Septmeber 12, 2015; Riverbends Park in Shelby Township. The club will hold their 5th annual picnic. Join us Again on our 5th Annual Pic- nic! We will have lots of food as always!!! $20 per person, children under 12 are free!

PILGRIMAGE TO THE SORROWFUL MOTHER SHRINE: Sunday, September 13, 2015: Religious Pilgrimage – Bellevue, OH. Join us for a day of fellowship and prayer. Contact Clarice Squillace at 586-381- 3700 to reserve your seats today. Cost is $25 per person and includes coffee and doughnuts in the morning.

CASINO TRIP TO NIAGARA FALLS: September 16-18, 2015: See our ad on Page 5 for a fun filled journey to Niagara Falls. Contact Clarice Squillace at 586-007-3700 for information and reservations.

FADM GIOVANI GET TOGETHER: Saturday, September 19, 2015: Join Damiano Alloggia and Stefano Ranalli in a special get together highlighting the best of Royal Oak. Call Damiano at 248-392-1523 or Stefano at 248-977-9373 to confirm attendance.

FESTA ABRUZZESE: Sunday, September 20, 2015: at 1:00 PM: It’s our annual Festa Abruzzese where we celebrate our culture with all things Abruzzese, and of course our Annual Scholarship awards. Join us at the Mirage Banquet Ctr. for a great meal, great time and great friends. Music after award presentations. Cost is $35. Children 12 and under $15.00. All children 5 and under free. Call Clarice Squillace at 586-381-3700 for information and tickets, or go to www.fedabruzzo.org to pay by Paypal. See you there!! Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: 2015

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

======7/01: Erdo Graziani 8/01: Teresa D’Aristotile 9/01: Anthony Salvati Oops! 7/02: Diva Williams 8/03: Renato Simone 9/01: Marc Simone If we missed your Birthday, 7/04: Marcella Maenza 8/03: Christina Mariani 9/02: Amelia Morga Anniversary or other No- 7/07: Andrea DiTommaso 8/05: Rocco Del Greco 9/04: Nancy Mariani tice, please contact: Enzo 7/07: Lorenzo Cavaliere 8/05: Gilda DeFelice 9/04: Antonio DiGiorgio Paglia 248-656-5052 or 7/07: Pauline DelVillano 8/06: Adina Volpe 9/04: Mariella Simone [email protected]. 7/08: Nicola Salvati 8/08: Christopher LaLama 9/05: Nadia Ruvolo We will post in next news- 7/09: Italo DeFelice 8/10: Michael DiVito 9/06: Rosetta D’Luca letter. 7/09: Michael Goddard 8/10: Rosaria Serraiocco 9/07: Angelo DiCesare 7/10: Adelaide Fabiili 8/11: Carol Pizzuti 9/07: Luciano Pietrantoni 7/10: Darlene Gildersleeve 8/12: Maria Graziani 9/09: Sandra Marchi 7/12: Edda D’Aloisio 8/12: Gabriella Serraiocco 9/09: Fredrica Risi 7/14: Marcella Corona 8/13: Fiorella Del Greco 9/09: Cara Roczniak 7/17: Luigi Serraiocco 8/13: Vittorio Serraiocco 9/09: Tonino Zaccagnini 7/17: Eva VanWyck 8/14: Antonio Manzo 9/11: Umberto Piccirilli Members in 7/18: Mario Pacifici 8/15: Angela Beaumont 9/11: Lola Serraiocco 7/18: Elio Ripari 8/17: Americo Simone 9/14: Gino Serraiocco Uniform 7/19: Ermando Volpe 8/20: Concetta Mariani 9/17: Dr. Chester Coccia Army 7/22: Mary Catherine Goddard 8/20: Maria Paglia-Militello 9/17: Eva Volpe Navy 7/23: Romano D’Onofrio 8/20: Gino Cavaliere 9/18: Angela Centi Jason Anthony Natale 7/23: Curt Perry 8/21: Nicolo Pomponio 9/21: Tony Vittorini Chief Petty Officer 7/24: Giancarlo Ruvolo 8/24: Gloria Simi 9/22: Bruno Ciaramellano Navy Special Forces 7/26: Luigina Serraiocco 8/26: John DiBernardo 9/23: Marcello Strussione 7/28: Davide DiCicco 8/26: Julia Serraiocco 9/26: Mira Cicchiti Air Force 7/29: Marino Fabilli 8/28: Anna Del Villano 9/26: Sama LaLama 7/29: Piero Simone 8/29: Pauline Macerelli 9/26: Thomas Paglia National Guard 7/29: Sabatino Volpe 8/29: Ray Roczniak 9/27: Wanda Bianchi Marines 7/30: Paula DiMichele 8/31: Sandra DiNatale - Tornberg 9/28: Gianluca Manzo 7/30: Christopher Perry 9/28: Jeffrey Reetz Please submit the names of 7/31: Dino Calibeo 9/29: Nina Sanfemio your family members to: 9/29: John Santilli FADM 9/29: Robert Talbot c/o Enzo Paglia 9/30: Anna Ciaramellano PO Box 545 Sterling Heights, MI, 48311 ANNIVERSARIES Or, email me at auto- [email protected] JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER ======7/03: Vittorio & Tina Serraiocco 8/05: Chester & Margaret Coccia 9/05: Nicodemo & Antonia 7/04: Rolando & Marlena DelVillano Gennaro & Adalaide Fabiili Melone 7/07: Kevin and Sandra Marchi 8/07: Anthony & Olivia Wright 9/10: Ivo & Miria Cicchitti 7/10: Guy & Anna DelVillano 8/09: Antonio & Pauline DelVil 9/17: Davy and Nancy Mariani 7/13: Richard and Rina Elia lano 9/21: Michael and Mirella Morgan Answers to “Did you Know” 7/21: Rocco and Fiorella DelGreco 8/10: Ermando and Marion Volpe 7/26: Armando and Nizia Pacifici 8/15: Enzo and Deb Paglia 1) Bartholomew Colum- 7/28: Americo & Nida Fabrizio 8/16: Larry & Donna Duffield bus— the brother of 7/29: Bruno & Anna Ciaramellano Tom and Attarah Paglia Christopher Columbus. 7/29: Rocco & Maria D’Aristotile 8/22: Chris & Sama LaLama 2) Masada 7/29: Nicola & Aiofe Salvati 8/24: Giancarlo & Lina Ruvolo 8/29: Chris and Corinn VanWyck

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RICETTE ABRUZZESE - ~ AGNELLO A CUTTURO ~ INGREDIENTS: PREPARATION (Makes 6 servings) 1. Set the meat in a 1. Cut a cross at the root end of bowl and sprinkle the onion (this prevents the 1. 5 lbs. boneless lean with the salt. Set aside onion from falling apart and lamb, cut from the leg, at room temperature collapsing). Bury the onion in cubed for 1 hour, or 2 to 3 the middle of the meat and add 2. 2 tspns kosher salt the thyme, bay leaves, and wa- hours refrigerated. 3. 1/4 cu unsalted butter ter. Cover and cook over very 2. Cut the butter into 4. 1 tbspn extra virgin low heat until the meat is ten- small pieces and der, about 1 hour, shaking the olive oil spread it over the bot- pan every once in a while with- 5. 1 large onion tom of a large, heavy out removing the lid. Check 6. 1 tspn thyme bottomed pan. Driz- the meat, give it a stir, and 7. 3 bay leaves continue cooking until the zle the oil over. 8. 3/4 cup water meat is very tender, about 30 3. Quickly rinse the meat to 40 minutes longer. Serve and add to the pan hot with its little broth. without draining it too Have a special recipe or a family fa- much. vorite you want to share?

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Ho rifatto la scia tante volte Ma non intento illudere me stesso Da quando sono emigrate Quello che non vorrei si accosta A rivedere il mio paese natìo: Quel giorno presto arriva: Cosa che ho sempre anelato Infatti gia’ sento bussare alla porta

Giacche gli anni volano via Prego intensament il signore Il tempo incomincia a mancare E chiedo il suo intervento Moriro di nostalgia: Cosi quando non potro piu viaggiare Quel di che non potro piu viaggiare Egli verrà ad alleviare il tormento

Allora tirero fuori tutti I miei ricordi Si vedranno altri emigranti arrivare Li analizzero attentamente Con valigia fatte di plastica e colla Quelli che ho assorbito vaggiando ma l’autore di quest strofette: Con il cuore e con la mente Non si vedra piu tra la folla

Rifaro lo stesso itinerario A quel punto e arrivata quell’ora Ripercorrero la vecchia scia Di cui eglia ha scritto e parlato Sorvolero terra e mare: ma non serbera alcun rancore:

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FADM ANNUAL PICNIC Join the fun of hot dogs, burgers and beer, bocce tournament, and kids’ games on a

Sunday afternoon. Sunday, July 12, 2015

Lake St. Clair MetroPark (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.

JUNE BIRTHDAYS Lucio D’Aloisio

TIGER BASEBALL!!!! Sunday, July 19, 2015 September 16-18, 2015: Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles Casino trip to Niagara Falls: Game time 1:08 PM Lunch at Vivio’s in Eastern Market and shuttle Join the FADM family for an overnight casino trip to Niag- ride to and from stadium. ara Falls. Travel by deluxe motor coach to Niagara Falls. Call Sergio Paglia at 586-759-3114 for informa- Two nights lodging (double occupancy) at the Clifton Victo- tion and reser- ria Inn, Canada. Two full breakfasts, Indoor pool. $70/ vations. person comps free play and food total from FALLSVIEW HURRY !!! Lim- ited number and SENECA Casinos. You must provide birth date and of tickets avail- able. show passport, enhanced ID, or NEXUS prior to departure. Cost is $175 per person. Space is limited. Reservation re- quires $25/person deposit. SOLD OUT Call or text Clarice for info and reservation: 586- 381- 3700 or email: [email protected]. This is popular trip. It sells out quickly. CONFIRM RESERVATIONS TO CLARICE SQUILLACE BY FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015.

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Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture -ABRUZZO HERITAGE- ~ Garry Marshall~

Garry Kent Marshall (born November 13, 1934) is an American actor, director, writer, and producer. His notable credits include creating Happy Days and its various spinoffs, developingNeil Simon's 1965 play The Odd Couple for television, and directing Nothing In Common, Dear God, Pretty Woman, Frankie and Johnny, Runaway Bride, Georgia Rule, Valentine's Day,New Year's Eve and Beaches. Marshall was born in the New York City borough of The Bronx, the son of Marjorie Irene (née Ward), a tap dance teacher who ran a tap dance school, and Anthony Wallace Marshall (1906–99), a director of industrial films and later a producer.[2] He is the brother of actress/director Penny Marshall and Ronny Marshall Hallin, a TV producer. His father was of Italian descent, his family having come from San Martino sulla Marrucina, Chieti, Abruzzo, and his mother was of Welsh and Irish ances- try; ] His father changed his last name from "Masciarelli" to "Marshall" before Garry was born. Marshall was baptized Presbyterian and also raised Lutheran for a time. He attended De Witt Clinton High School, where he was a classmate of Spider-Man artist Steve Ditko, and Northwestern Garry Marshall University, where he wrote a sports column for The Daily Northwestern, and is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Marshall began his career as a joke writer for such comedians as Joey Bishop and Phil Foster, and then became a writer for The Tonight Show with Jack Paar. In 1961 he moved to Hollywood, where he teamed up with Jerry Belson as a writer for television. The pair worked onThe Dick Van Dyke Show, The Joey Bishop Show, The Danny Thomas Show, and The Lucy Show. Their first television series as crea- tor/producers was Hey, Landlord, which lasted one season (1966–67). They then adapted Neil Simon's play The Odd Couple for televi- sion. On his own, Marshall created Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, starring his sister Penny, and Mork & Mindy, which were produced by his associates Thomas L. Miller, Robert L. Boyett, and Edward K. Milkis. He was also a co-creator of the short-lived sitcomMakin' It, which the three men also produced. In the early 1980s, Marshall met Hector Elizondo while playing basketball and became great friends. Elizondo appears in every movie that Marshall directed, beginning with Marshall's first feature film, Young Doctors in Love. Elizondo once noted that he is written into all of Marshall's contracts whether he wanted to do the movie or not. In the opening credits of Exit to Eden, their eighth movie together, Elizondo is credited "As Usual ... Hector Elizondo". In 1984 Marshall had a movie hit as the writer and director of The Flamingo Kid. A consummate producer, Marshall wore many hats during this period of his career: most of his hit TV shows were created and execu- tive produced by him. His first producing assignment came with Hey, Landlord in 1966. He stepped up the very next year, produc- ing The Lucy Show. Then came successes in producing The Odd Couple, Laverne and Shirley, Blansky's Beauties, Mork & Mindy, Angie, and Happy Days. Marshall also launched independent productions, via his theatre (The Falcon in Toluca Lake) and in association with productions launched with talent he was grooming and working with for years. One such project, titled Four Stars, was directed by actress Lynda Goodfriend(who portrayed Lori Beth in Happy Days), and was based on a play Goodfriend had read when she was studying at the Lee StrasbergCenter, which had been written by John Schulte and Kevin Mahoney. It starred Julie Paris (the daughter of Happy Days director and Dick Van Dyke Show co-star Jerry Paris) and film veteran Bert Kramer. Marshall went on to focus on directing feature films, with a series of hits, such as Beaches, Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries, and most recently Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve. Marshall is also an actor, making his TV acting debut starting as a child with a recurring role in the long-running CBS series The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–58), appearing on the television series Murphy Brown and in such movies as Soapdish, on FOX'sfilmmaking-competition reality TV series On the Lot, which aired in 2007, and provided a guest-starring voice for The Simp- sons episodesEight Misbehavin' and Homer the Father. He also appeared in two episodes of Happy Days as a drummer. Marshall's theater credits include Wrong Turn at Lungfish, which he wrote in collaboration with Lowell Ganz, The Roast with Jerry Bel- son,Shelves and Happy Days: A New Musical with Paul Williams, which had its premiere at The Falcon Theater in Burbank, California in the summer of 2006. In 1996 he was awarded the Women in Film Lucy Award in recognition of excellence and innovation in creative works that have en- hanced the perception of women through the medium of television. In 1997, Marshall was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame for his contributions to the field of television. Marshall also has a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. He played the role of "director" on Burbank's "Lights...camera...action!" float in the 2014 Rose Parade. His son, Scott Marshall, is also a director. In 2014, he appeared in a guest star role in a February episode in season 11 of Two and a Half Men on CBS. In 2014, Marshall received the Laurel Award for TV Writing Achievement from the Writers Guild of America.

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Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture NEWS FROMNEWS FROMTHE THE ABRUZZO ABRUZZO REGION REGION

======Alpini National Meeting L'Aquila 2015ALA Alpini National Meeting L’Aquila—2015

Italian flags during the 88th edition of the Alpini meeting, in L'Aquila, , on May 14, 2015. The Alpini are an elite mountain welfare military corps of the Italian Army. Every year hundreds of thousands of Alpini congregate with family and friends to an Italian city for a weekend in the late spring to have a good time while remembering the old times. A great enthusiasm is accompanying the event. This year from May, 15 to 17 the 88th Alpini National Meeting will take place in L'Aquila, with delegations coming from all over the country.

Italian good news: A petition to give back Italian citizenship to those who lost it when they left Italy.

Con questa petizione Vi chiedo di sostenere la mia proposta di legge sul riacquisto della cittadinanza (N. 2794), affinché venga discussa nell'Aula di Montecitorio il prima possibile. La Proposta di Legge che ho presentato in Parlamento reca: "Modifica all'articolo 17 della legge 5 febbraio 1992, n. 91, in materia di riac- quisto della cittadinanza da parte dei soggetti nati in Italia da almeno un genitore italiano, che l'hanno per- duta a seguito di espatrio". Con questa Proposta di Legge si intende venire incontro alle aspettative di quegli italiani che vivono all'estero e che hanno perso la cittadinanza ma che vogliono riacquistarla in seguito a mutamenti avvenuti nei vari ordinamenti giuridici. Se questa Proposta di legge verrà approvata, gli italiani all'estero che hanno perso la cittadinanza una volta andati via dalla Madrepatria potranno riacquistarla con una semplice dichiarazione al Consolato competente territorialmente, cioè senza un anno di residenza legale nel territorio nazionale italiano. Ci sono molte persone nella nostra Comunità che sono nate in Italia, parlano italiano, hanno frequentato le scuole in Italia, conservano proprietà o hanno addirittura fatto il servizio militare, ed hanno perso la cittadinanza italiana.Questa Proposta di Legge vuole riconoscere sul piano giuridico una situazione di fatto, cioè un'identità italiana che non è mai venuta meno, colmando una lacuna legislativa per dare veste giuridica a una cittadinanza che è già viva nei cuori. L'augurio è che con il Vostro aiuto il Parlamento sarà ancora più consapevole di questo problema, e procederà presto a mettere nell'agenda dei lavori tale proposta di legge e ad approvarla.

Bando Concorso Letterario e Fotografico “Tesori d’Abruzzo - Luoghi di Gusto”

La Casa Editrice De Siena con sede a Pescara in Viale Giovanni Bovio 111, indice la sec- onda edizione del Concorso letterario e fotografico “Tesori d’Abruzzo”. Previsto nell’anno dell’Expo 2015 il cui tema sarà “Nutrire il pianeta, energia per la vita”, il contest per questo anno intende raccontare per immagini e parole la straordinaria ric- chezza della cultura alimentare d’Abruzzo, valorizzando le sue peculiarità enogastro- nomiche e coloro che le producono. Il tema sarà quindi incentrato sui “luoghi di gusto” del nostro territorio.

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Expo Milano 2015 is a thrilling round-the-world trip brim- ming with surprises. Every pavilion offers a journey through the culture, perfumes, colors and traditions of its people. Many countries have also organized special attractions, live shows, architecture, design, flavors… nature and science united in a single space designed to offer an exciting experi- ence to enthusiastic visitors. International Organizations The theme of Expo Milano 2015: Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life, is of paramount importance to the development of humanity. The participation of International Organizations at the exhibition is, therefore, key to its success. Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life means food security, access to food, and sustainability: all the central themes in the work and mission of some of the most important organizations worldwide.

Lella Costa is Reading “Babette’s Feast” for the “Women’s Weeks” at Expo Milano 2015—July 1, 2015

‘Novel of the World’ Reading Marathon at Expo Milano 2015 as Part of the Women’s Weeks: Guests Include Dacia Maraini, Simon- etta Agnello Hornby and Clara Sánchez July 4, 2015

Corporate The involvement of the corporate world with Expo Milano 2015 is of major importance for the event’s success. A Universal Exposition looking towards the future and towards technological innovation would not be effective without the active involvement of business, which is the driving force behind much research and development.

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Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture FEDERAZIONE ABRUZZESE del MICHIGAN P.O. Box 545 Sterling Heights, MI, 48311 Web Page: www.fedabruzzo. org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: General Number: 586-207-1063 Officers: Communications / Newsletter: Enzo Paglia 586-207-1063 Enzo Paglia President 586-207-1063 Membership: Susan DuBois-Reetz 586-293-6507 Frank Serraiocco Vice-President 313-527-6193 Audit Committee: Peter Fuciarelli 586-248-1159 Gina Serraiocco Interim Secretary 586-527-6193 Compassion: Luciana Pietrantoni 248-879-1773 Tonino Corsetti Treasurer 586-258-0598 Youth Group TBD

Directors: FADM Giovani : Stefano Ranalli 248-977-9373 Peter G Fuciarelli Chairman 586-248-1159 Damiano Alloggia 248-392-1523 Damiano Alloggia 248-392-1523 Miss Abruzzese Pageant: Pam Vanderziel 586-945-5570 Elio Bucciarelli 586-306-3840 Mary Bucciarelli 586-731-4724 FADM Education Program: Sandra Tornberg 586-907-6631 Lelio D’Aristotile 589-864-0379 FADM Cycling Club: Enzo Paglia 248-656-5052 Sergio Paglia 586-759-3774 FADM Skiing Club: Enzo Paglia 248-656-5052 Stefano Ranalli 248-977-9373 Webmaster: Dennis Janezcko 586-907-6631 Clarice Squillace 586-381-3700 Enzo Paglia 586-207-1063 Facebook/Social Media Sandra Tornberg 586-907-6631 Appointed: Elio Ripari Parliamentarian 586-263-6763 Clarice Squillace 586-381-3700 Antonio DiCesare Sergeant at Arms 248-292-9662 Enzo Paglia 586-207-1063 Enzo Paglia Repr. to the CRAM: 586-207-1063 Mary Bucciarelli Historian 586-731-4724

About Our Organization - Goals A. Unite and represent clubs, organizations, and people of Abruzzese origin, or legally married to people of such origin; B. Protect, defend, and increase the Abruzzese cultural identity in every field of human endeavor C. Involve the Abruzzesi in recreational, social, ethnic, religious, and sports activities and functions; D. Facilitate and promote contacts and cultural and commercial exchanges with the Abruzzo Region, and with the other Abruzzo Federations, clubs, and associations in Italy, Michigan, and the world; E. Promote relations with American institutions, and with private and public organizations of Italian and Abruzzese origin; F. Provide scholarships and promote cultural exchange between Abruzzese students at the high school, undergraduate and graduate college level;

PRESIDENTS CORNER - Reflections of our time. FAMILIES CELEBRATES 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF FA- THER ALFONSO CIARAMELLANO’S ORDINATION By Enzo Paglia—President—FADM . An ancient Chinese proverb states “may you live in inter- Members and friends of the Serraiocco and Ciaramellano Families esting times”. At first glance you scratch your head and gathered together at St. Joseph Parish in Downtown Detroit on Sun- say, what does that mean? What qualifies to be interest- day, June 26 in celebrating Mass with Nellinas’ Uncle Alphono Ci- ing? What does not? As I look back on our generation I aramellano’s 65th anniversary of his ordination. Don Alphonso was would say we have lived in not just one interesting pe- assisted in the Gregorian Mass by Father Greg Tokarski and Deacon riod, but many. My generation was on the tail end of the Joe Lennon from St. Joseph’s parish. Don Alphonso is on a tour of cold war 1950’s to a new dawn of the 60’s, Bob Dylan— the U.S.A and Canada. He was 23 years old when he received his ”The times they are a changing “ era. That was followed calling and has never looked back. “By God’s word I am doing what I by the War in Vietnam and the political upheaval it created for not only love best” he stated. At 88 years of age, he is not slowing down but for our generation, but for our parents as well. 1968; a man lands on the continuing to follow the path he has chosen. moon, 1970’s—oil embargo from OPEC shocks the country. 1980’s—the Berlin Wall and subsequently the USSR is brought down. The 1990’s the start of globalization brings new concerns to people all over the world. The 2000’s brings 9/11 and the start of a continuous period of war for our country. And many other events which shape us as we proceed. One consolation is to keep our feet firmly to the ground and understand what we stand for. Family values, Heritage, Cultural and fellowship are what keeps us grounded in our every day lives. Without those, we would be swept away with the current of continuous change.. Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture FEDERAZIONE ABRUZZESE DEL MICHIGAN

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TASTES AND FLAVORS OF ABRUZZO Call for your Membership Information Packet Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Navelli, , 586-293-6507 Or , Fucino, : Complete the information and mail to: FADM – Membership Climbing up the spurs of Gran PO Box 545 Sasso, the ochre from the lentil Sterling Heights, MI, 48311 plants of Santo Stefano di Sessanio (with small and tasty lentils) Name: ______changes to the gold of saffron plants. Saffron, which flowers in just one day and releases all its Address: ______unmistakable fragrance when cooked over hot coals, is grown in Saffron, the “red gold of City/ State: ______ZIP: ______particular at Navelli. The market Navelli” held in July at Sulmona is an explo- sion of color with strands of red garlic and the red Raiano cherries, Phone Number: (H): ______small and sweet - to beaten straightaway! In the plains of Fucino, tender carrots and white, floury potatoes are (C): ______grown, while the Valle del Giovenco is re- nowned for its apples: the tart Limoncella variety and crisp Cerina variety, with its deli- Email: ______Date:______cate aroma.

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