Italian American The The

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FEBRUARY 2014
PUBLISHED BY THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY
VOLUME, XXXV.
No. 1
43843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Township, MI 48038 - Phone (586) 228-3030 ext 15 - FAX(586) 228-1678 - Email - [email protected]
COME SEE THE CHANGES
WE’VE MADE !
YOU CAN
EAT BUFFET
$13.00 per Adult
$11.00 per Member
(with valid IACS
membership card)
$5.00 Children 10
February 18
and Under
Linguini with Garlic & Oil
Children Under 5
Penne with Meat Sauce
Salisbury Steak w/Mushroom Gravy
Eat Free
Soup du jour
February 11
Fettuccini Alfredo
Farfalle with Meat Sauce
Ham
Soup du jour
Vegetable du jour
Cake
Salad & House Dressing
3rd Annual
Captain Jack’s Seafood Table
ALL
February 4
Spaghetti Carbonara
Penne with Meat Sauce
Sausage with Peppers & Onions
Soup du jour
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Hosted by The Italian American Cultural Society
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. • Dinner at 7:00 p.m. • Open Premium Bar
PrePaid Reservations contact the IACS office at (586) 228-3030 or
mail check to: IACS, 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Twp., MI 48038
online reservations accepted at www.iacsonline.com
Vegetable du jour
Cake
Salad & House Dressing
EVERY Tuesday
Italian American Cultural Society
February 24
Farfalle Alfredo
43843 Romeo Plank Rd
Rigatoni with Meat Sauce
Roasted Chicken
Clinton Twp., MI 48043
Soup du jour
(586)228-3030
Vegetable du jour
Cake
5:00-8:30 p.m.
Salad & House Dressing
Friday, February 7, 2014
Ticket Cost $75/Person
$70/Person - IACS Member
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Jack’s Raw Bar
Chilled Peel and Eat Gulf Shrimp
Fresh Shucked Oysters and Clams
From the Smoke House, Etc.
Smoked Whitefish Pate’
Pickled Herring • Creamed Herring
Swedish Cucumber and Dill Salad
A Mix of Greens with House Dressing
Mattie’s Clam Bake
Simmering Pot of
Steamed Little Neck Clams and Mussels
Boiled Redskin Potatoes
Corn on the Cob
Other Specialties
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Ammogio
Breast of Chicken Provencal
The Lobster Pot
Steamed 1 lb. Whole Main Lobster w/Drawn butter
Desserts
Ice Cream Bar • Cake
Proceeds from this fundraising event to benefit the Italian American Cultural Society scholarship program. The IACS is a
registered 501 c 3 organization and is eligible to receive charitable contributions.
Italian American Cultural Society Mission Statement
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To plan, promote, and carry on charitable, educational, and cultural activities, which
serve the welfare of the community-at-large.
To preserve traditional Italian culture by sponsoring lectures, classes, conferences, and
study groups devoted to contributions made to the world by Italians.
To compassionately counsel and assist indigent persons dealing with personal, family,
or community problems by direct services or referral to appropriate agencies.
To carry on human relation activities on a charitable basis for the purposes of eliminating
bias, prejudice, or discrimination affecting all Americans.
To develop and benevolently direct an Italian Cultural and Community Center.
NON-PROFIT
US POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 1401
MT CLEMENS MI 48043
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FEBRUARY 2014
February 4 – Tuesday –
FADM General Membership
meeting – 7:00 p.m., at the
Italian Cultural Center
February 5 – Wednesday
- IACS Senior Meeting–
Italian American Cultural
Center – 10:00 a.m. Italian American Cultural Society
Calendar of Events
February 10 – Monday The Parish Council of Holy
Family Church will be having its Monthly Meeting at 7
p.m. at Holy Family Church
641 Chrysler Drive in Detroit. All council members
are encouraged to attend. For
more information, please call
(313) 963-2046.
February 5 – Wednesday
- IACS Members Night, Italian American Cultural Cen- February 12 – Wednesday
- IACS Members Night, Italter, 6:00 p.m.
ian American Cultural CenFebruary 5 – Wednesday – ter, 6:00 p.m.
Italian American Chamber of
Commerce – 6:00 p.m. Board February 16 – Sunday –
meeting; 6:30 p.m. General FADM Bocce Tournament –
Membership meeting at the Venetian Club, 12:00 p.m.
Italian Cultural Center
February 18 – Tuesday
February 7 – Friday – Captain Jack’s Seafood Table,
at the Italian American
Cultural Center; Doors
open 6:00 p.m., Dinner
7:00 p.m., Open Premium
Bar; PrePaid Reservations
contact the IACS office,
586/228-3030; Ticket cost
$75/Person - $70/Person
IACS Member; order tickets online: www.iacsonline.
com
February 8 – Saturday –
Italian Heritage Night –
Detroit Pistons vs. Denver
Nuggets, 7:30 p.m., at the
Palace of Auburn Hills; Exclusive Ticket Pricing: 100Level: $35 ($51 Value); $5
goes to scholarship for the
IACS; Special Italian Heritage Night Detroit Pistons
T-shirt; Exclusive postgame
experience for all group
participants;
Concession
Voucher, up to $9 in value.
To purchase tickets online:
PISTONS.COM/ITALIANHERITAGE – office code:
Pistons For additional information, please contact
Jackie Bove: 248.375.4068
or [email protected].
– FADM Board Meeting –
6:30 p.m., at the Italian Cultural Center
February 21 & 28 Friday –
Friday’s Lenten Fish Feast
Buffet – 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
IACS members $12 – nonmembers $13; children 10
& under $5 at the Italian
Cultural Center – 586/2283030, www.iacsonline.com
(see menu in newspaper)
February 22 – Saturday
- Not just for Brides 3rd
Annual Food Tasting at The
Italian American Cultural
Center - Sample our
Exquisite Italian Cuisine
Including all Selections
from Hors d’oeuvres and
Dinner Menus. Meet with
Vendors for exclusive deals
only available through the
IACS! 3:00 p.m. - 7:00
p.m. Prepaid Tickets- $25/
Person
Coffee & Soft
Drinks Included – Cash
Bar Available – 586/2283030, Ext. 13
Food Tasting is FREE for
Brides & Grooms when
their wedding is booked
February 22 – Saturday The FADM Giovani group
will be hosting a Wine and
Cheese get together. The
event is open to everyone.
Join Damiano Alloggia and
Stefano Ranalli in beautiful
downtown Royal Oak. Call
Damiano or Stefano at 248392-1523 or 248-977-9373
respectively for information
and joining the group.
February 26 - Wednesday
- IACS Members Night, Italian American Cultural Center, 6:00 p.m.
February 27 – Thursday –
Lodge Figli Della Sicilia No.
227 monthly meeting at San
Francesco Church, 7:30 p.m.
Pizza and pop to follow –call
President Salvatore Previti
(586) 792-6386
February 28 – Friday Holy Family Church will be
having its Monthly Social
Night at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 641 Chrysler
Drive in Detroit. All are
welcome;, there will be
food, music, games, and fun! Please share an evening with
us. For more information,
please call (313) 963-2046
March 4 – Tuesday – FADM
General Membership Meeting, 7:00 p.m., at the Italian
Cultural Center
March 5 – Wednesday
- IACS Senior Meeting–
Italian American Cultural
Center – 10:00 a.m. March 5 - Wednesday Holy Family Church will
be having a special Ash
Wednesday Mass at 7 p.m.
with distribution of Ashes. All are welcome to attend! For more information, please
call (313) 963-2046
March 6 – Thursday –
Ladies Only Night – at
the Italian American
Cultural Center; Hosted
by the Italian American
Cultural
Society;
Doors Open 6:00 p.m. Strolling Dinner - Prepay
Reservations:
Contact
the IACS office (586) 2283030 - Pay online: www.
iacsonline.com - Or mail
check to: IACS, 43843
Romeo Plank Road,
Clinton Twp., MI 48038 $30/IACS Members - $35/
Nonmembers
Friday, March 7, 14, 21,
28 - Friday’s Lenten Fish
Feast Buffet – 5:00 – 8:00
p.m. IACS members $12
– nonmembers $13; children 10 & under $5 at the
Italian Cultural Center
– 586/228-3030, www.iacsonline.com (see menu in
newspaper)
March 7 - Friday - Holy
Family Church will be
having the Stations of the
Cross “Via Cruces” weekly
every Friday at 7 p.m. during lent. All are welcome
to attend! For more information, please call (313)
963-2046
March 8 – Saturday
- Celebrate with the
Federazione
Abruzzese
del Michigan (FADM)
as we celebrate our 15th
anniversary and Gala night
on Saturday, March 8, 2014
at the fabulous Palazzo
Grande. Our evening emcee
will be Actor and WWJ
Radio News commentator
Marty Bufalini as we
introduce our member of
the year and honor our
founding members. Dance
the night away with the
music of Eclipse. Tickets are
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$65 per person. Call Frank
Serraciocco at 313-5276193 and Elio Bucciarelli at
586-306-3840
for
reservations and tickets.
See you there!!
March 18 – Tuesday –
FADM Board of Directors
meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the
Italian Cultural Center
March 19 – Wednesday –
IACS Book Club meeting
at 6:30 p.m. Will be discussing The Invention of
Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.
Contact Sandy Tornberg
at 586/907-6631 for more
information
MARCH 23 – Sunday
- Societa San Giuseppe
Lavoratori di Cinisi will be
having its annual mass for
St. Joseph at Holy Family
Church at 11:30 a.m. Following mass will be
distribution of blessed bread
by Padre Pino Licciardi with
fellowship to follow. All
are welcome to attend! For
more information, please
call President Giovanni
Orlando (586) 419-0635 MARCH 29 – Saturday
- Societa San Giuseppe
Lavoratori di Cinisi will
be having its 51ST Annual
Dinner Dance at San
Marino Hall in Troy. Music
by “Venue”. Appetizers at
6 p.m. and Dinner at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $55.00 a person!
For more information,
please
call
President
Giovanni Orlando (586)
419-0635
April 10 – Thursday –
DIA presents “Evening
with the Masters” hosted
by the Italian American
Cultural Society; details
forthcoming
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Italian American Cultural Society
IACS Seniors Chairperson Message
were taken by phone; if for
any reason you were missed,
please sign up as soon as
possible.
online and available in the
IACS lobby and at our Senior meetings. To reserve,
call Esther 586/286-2597.
St. Michael Church sent
us a thank you card for our
gift cards for the Christmas
adopt a family program.
Our generosity should make
us all glad we were able to
help the less fortunate.
Our March meeting is on the
5th. Invite a guest to attend.
January 8th was the second
meeting cancelled due to
bad weather in my time as a
member, which is 20 years.
Our other special event is
celebrating member Quinto
Vitale’s 100th birthday.
Last but not least is our pizza luncheon. Reservations
Happy 90 Birthday!
th
The next meeting of the
IACS Book Club will be
on March 19 at 6:30 PM.
We will be discussing The
Invention of Wings by Sue
Monk Kidd.
Come join us!
Esther
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Annual
Ladies Night Out
th
April 8, 9, 10 will be our
trip to Niagara Falls, Canada. Cost is $229 per person
double occupancy. We will
receive $60 incentives from
the Casino. We will stay at
the Hilton Hotel with breakfast included each morning. Our bus will leave at
7:00 a.m. with a breakfast
stop (on your own). Proper
I.D. is needed to travel to
Canada. See complete flyer
February will be a very busy
meeting. Our January plans
are moved to February. Our
speaker is Armando Delicato. His program will be very
interesting.
IACS Book Club
Meeting March 19
Enjoy each day…for each
day is a gift.
February 12th is our trip to
Firekeepers Casino. A few
seats are still available. Cost
is $32 with $25 on arrival
given to each passenger. Our
bus will leave at 8:45 a.m.
Esther Beaudette
FEBRUARY 2014
Thursday, March 6
Hosted by the
Italian American Cultural Society
Dinner Menu
Organic Kale Salad
w/Honey Ginger Vinaigrette
Kale, Mandarin Oranges,
Fuji Apples, Red Onion
Prepay Reservations: Contact the IACS office at
(586) 228-3030
Or mail check to: IACS, 43843 Romeo Plank
Road, Clinton Twp., MI 48038
$30/IACS Members - $35/Nonmembers
Use the form below for reservations by mail
Roasted Red Pepper Smoked Gouda Soup
Mini Salmon Cake
Drizzled with Creamy Dill Sauce
Rosemary Roasted Chicken
w/Cranberry Apple Chutney
Chive-Whipped Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus
Antonia DeAngelis celebrated her 90th birthday at a
dinner with family and friends on December 28, 2013.
She was born on January 8, 1924. Antonia is pictured
here with her daughter Gina Serraiocco.
Dessert
Mini Pastries
Complimentary Glass of Wine
Cash Bar Available
Name _________________________________________
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City, State, Zip _______________________________
Phone Number ____________________________
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We accept Visa, Mastercard, and
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Payable to the IACS.
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FEBRUARY 2014 Italian American Cultural Society
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IACS General Membership Meeting Held on January 19
By Sandra Tornberg
thanked the IACS Seniors for
their unfailing support of the
The first IACS General IACS and its activities.
Membership Meeting of 2014
was held on January 19. Our John updated the membership
chaplain Fr. Enzo Addari began about
some
upcoming
the meeting with a celebration initiatives. There are some
of the Holy Eucharist. items in the kitchen that need
Afterward Fr. Addari reminded to be upgraded because they
everyone about the Infiniti can no longer be repaired.
Coaches’ Charity Challenge, John has been working with
a competition which requires Chef Steuart to identify
voting online everyday for the most urgent needs and
University of Michigan Coach obtain estimates. These will
John Beilein. Coach Beilein be brought to the Board of
will donate the $100,000 prize Directors for approval. The
to the St. Louis Center if he intention is to make these
wins the competition. Each improvements during the
person can cast one vote per traditionally slow months of
day, so please tell all of your January and February so the
family members and friends kitchen will be ready for the
to vote fro Coach Beilein. See busy months ahead.
page 13 of this newspaper for
additional details.)
John also revealed that IACS
membership numbers appear
Mass was followed by a to be down and talked about
buffet breakfast prepared the importance of recruiting
by our new chef Steuart new members. The Board of
Graham. Afterward President Directorswilladdressthisissue,
John LoIacono welcomed but all members can assist by
the members in attendance. renewing their memberships
He recapped the successful promptly and urging friends
events that have taken place and family members to join
at the IACS and thanked the IACS.
John advised
the members for their that the following Board
participation. In particular he members would be sworn in
Board of Directors swears in members to new
terms on January 20, 2014.
at the January 20 Board of
Directors meeting:
James
Calderone, Alfonso Chirco,
Ron DiBartolomeo, Lucia
DiCicco, Frank Palazzolo, and
Sandra Tornberg.
Enzo Paglia gave the
Treasurer’s Report. He stated
that the IACS balance sheet
has been strengthened by the
sale of Tivoli Manor. The
funds that were generated by
the sale will only be used to
make necessary upgrades to
the IACS. The accounting
is split into IACS (Cultural
Center) and Banquet Center.
Both sides improved their
performance over last 2012.
There will be continued
emphasis on controlling costs
and booking events in 2014.
All IACS members are
encouraged to attend the
General
Membership
Meetings, which are held
twice each year.
/31/2014
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Not just for Brides
3rd Annual Food Tasting
The Italian American Cultural Society
43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038
Sample our Exquisite Italian Cuisine
Including all Selections from Hors d’oeuvres and Dinner Menus
Meet with Vendors for exclusive deals only available through the IACS!
Saturday, February 22, 2014
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Prepaid Tickets- $25/Person
Coffee & Soft Drinks Included – Cash Bar Available
Food Tasting is FREE for Brides & Grooms when their wedding is booked
At the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet Center
If a Wedding is booked after the Bridal event,
The Bride & Groom will be refunded their ticket price!
L-R Ron DiBartolomeo, Lucia DiCicco, Sandra Tornberg, Frank
Palazzolo. Not pictured: James Calderone and Alfonso Chirco
Please RSVP via email [email protected] or call 586/228-3030, Ext. 12
or visit us online at www.iacsonline.com
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Italian American Cultural Society
FEBRUARY 2014
Name _____________________________________________
MOM’S NAME _____________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City, State, Zip _____________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________
Email address ______________________________________
Honor Mom in 2014
Do you know a mom deserving of the “Mother of theYear” title?We can’t offer
a sash and crown, but we can offer you the opportunity to tell her how much
she is loved and appreciated with an ad in the IACS May Mother’s Day Issue
of the Italian American Newspaper.
To nominate a mom, simply complete the attached form and return it to the
IACS, or you may email the information to [email protected]. Please
include your name, Mom’s name, address, phone number, and email address; a
photo of the mom (optional) and an essay of up to 100 words explaining why
she is your special “Mother of the Year”. There is a small requested donation
of $25.00, but we know she is worth it. Please complete a separate form for
each special mom.
Anyone may nominate; however, we ask that children younger than 13 please
enlist the assistance of an adult. Honor your wife, your sister, your own mom,
your grandmother, even better your mother-in-law -- any woman who was
and is a positive influence and strong role model in your life, the life of your
children. Tell her how much she is loved.
RememberingYour Mother - It’s a bitter sweet day for those whose Mothers have passed; we will also offer a section dedicated to the wonderful memory
of the women in our lives, who have passed. Same entry form and guidelines.
All submissions are due by Tuesday, April 15. Every submission will be put in a
drawing to win some wonderful prizes. (details regarding gifts forthcoming)
For more information, please email [email protected] or call the IACS at
(586)228-3030.Visit us online at www.iacsonline.com.
Italian American Cultural Society
43843 Romeo Plank Rd, Clinton Twp., MI 48038
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International Women’s Day Banquet
on March 8
Festa Della Donna
The family of Anna and
Guy DelVillano were recent guests at a wedding
reception at the IACS.
By Sandra Tornberg
be set aside to celebrate
womanhood across the
The 8th of March is the country.
International Women’s Day
and Italian men are going In honor of International
to celebrate it with the Women’s Day, l’ Unione
traditional gift of yellow Donne Italiano Estero
mimosas to Italy’s lovely (Union of Italian Women
women. This civil holiday Abroad) will hold their
was born as a political second annual banquet on
event, and over the course March 8. It will take place
of years blended into the at Villa Penna. Doors open
culture of many countries, at 4:30. Tickets are $35
to the point that in some each and can be obtained
celebrations, the day lost by contacting Maria IUCCI
its political flavor, and DZIEKIEWICZ at 586became simply an occasion 791-6749 or Maria at 586for men to express their 294-4862. This will be a
love to the women around great chance for the ladies
them.
to get together and help
other women in need.
Women’s Day has its roots
in two events that took L’Unione Donne Italiane
place outside of Italy. On Estero is a benevolent
March 8, 1857 a strike by organization that helps
garment workers in New women in need., giving
York, led to the formation them moral support and
of the first women’s union financial support to the
in the United States. Sixty extent possible. The group
years later Russian women will have a meeting in the
led a strike calling for near future and will provide
“bread and peace” during the details for publication
the twin horrors of World in the Italian American.
War I and the Russian
Revolution. In 1945 the http://www.lifeinitaly.
Union of Italian Women com/culture/festa-delladeclared that this special donna.asp
date, March 8, should
Holy Family Church will be doing its spring cleaning every Saturday in February beginning at 10 a.m. Cleaning
supplies will be there; we just need you!
Women, men and children are all welcome to help out
as we get our Historic Church cleaned for our upcoming
weddings and weekly celebrations. The more volunteers.
the easier the work!
Anyone wanting to help out, please call Josephine DeMaria (586) 294-1684. All are welcome to join this group!
Front row: Anna and Guy
DelVillano Back row L to
R: Ron and Marlene DelVillano, Sandy DelVillano
Marchi and Kevin Marchi,
Lisa Wagner, Pauline and
Tony DelVillano
ITALIAN HERITAGE NIGHT
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DATOME
AT T H E PA L A C E O F A U B U R N H I LL S
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
vs. DENVER NUGGETS • 7:30PM
EXCLUSIVE TICKET PRICING:
100-LEVEL: $35 ($51 VALUE)
• $5 goes to scholarship for the Italian American Cultural Society
• Special Italian Heritage Night Detroit Pistons T-shirt
• Exclusive postgame experience for all group participants
• Concession voucher, up to $9 in value
TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE:
PISTONS.COM/ITALIANHERITAGE
OFFER CODE: PISTONS
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT JACKIE BOVE: 248.375.4068 OR [email protected]
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This offer is not applicable to previously purchased tickets.
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Italian American Cultural Society
Italian American
Cultural Society:
Membership
Matters
Membership Application
Last Name:
Spouse’s First Name:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
The
Italian
American
Cultural Society is a
nonprofit
organization
holding true to its Mission
Statement of bringing all
forms of cultural events and
Italian programming to our
community.
Membership matters more
than ever! Every member
strengthens the IACS to
better educate and preserve
our
traditional
Italian
culture. There are many upcoming
events in which we would
like to see all members
participate. These social/
cultural programs and events
are promoted in the monthly
Italian American newspaper,
which will be delivered to
your home when you become
a member.
It is very easy to become a
new member or renew your
membership.
For your
convenience, membership
applications
can
be
completed and paid for online
(via PayPal account or credit
card) at www.iacsonline.
com. Also, the membership
application found in this
newspaper can be completed
and mailed to the IACS,
43843 Romeo Plank Road,
Clinton Twp. 48038. If you
need additional information,
please call the IACS office at
586/228-3030.
See page 16 for some of
the exculsive advantages
offered to IACS members
FEBRUARY 2014
First Name:
Date of Birth:
City/State/Zip
Email:
Cell:
Date of Birth:
Membership Levels
Are you a current member: Yes/No Are you a NEW member: Yes/No
Please check Membership Level:
!
SENIOR $40 ~ INDIVIDUAL (Under age 60) $55 ~ Membership includes: One (1) guest at member’s price for Nonna’s Nite –
Discounts on special events over $25, including Ladies Only Night; Holiday Wine Tasting; discount Italian Language Class; Italian
American newspaper; special 10% discount off published menu prices for any event over $500 booked at the IACS Banquet & Conference
Center – minimum of 3-year membership.
!
SENIORS $80 ~ FAMILY (Under age 60) $100 ~ Two adult members in same household and all children 18 years and younger.
Membership includes: Discounts on special events over $25, including Ladies Only Night; Holiday Wine Tasting; discount Italian
Language Class; Italian American newspaper; special 10% discount off published menu prices for any event over $500 booked at the IACS
Banquet & Conference Center – minimum of 3-year membership.
!
FAMILY & FRIENDS ~ $150 ~ Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger.
Membership includes two (2) guests at member’s price for Nonna Nite - Discounts on special events over $25, including Ladies Only
Night; Holiday Wine Tasting; discount Italian Language Class; Italian American newspaper; special 10% discount off published menu
prices for any event over $500 booked at the IACS Banquet & Conference Center – minimum of 3-year membership.
!
PATRON ~ $300 ~ Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger. Membership includes
four (4) guests at member’s prices for Nonna’s Nite - Discounts on special events over $25, including Ladies Only Night; Holiday Wine
Tasting; discount Italian Language Class; Italian American newspaper; special 12% discount off published menu prices for any event over
$500 booked at the IACS Banquet & Conference Center, including outside catering.
!
BENEFACTOR ~ $500 ~ Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger. Membership
includes six (6) guests at member’s price for Nonna’s Nite. A $100 IACS gift certificate – good towards special events including Ladies
Only Night; Holiday Wine Tasting; Easter Brunch; Mother’s Day Buffet; discount Italian Language Class; Italian American newspaper;
special 15% discount off published menu prices for any event over $500 booked at the IACS Banquet & Conference Center, including
outside catering.
!
LIFETIME ~ $5000 ~ Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger. Membership
includes discounted tickets to all special events; discounted tickets for up to 10 guests; a $100 IACS gift certificate – good towards special
events including Ladies Only Night; Holiday Wine Tasting; Easter Brunch; Mother’s Day Buffet; discount Italian Language Class; Italian
American newspaper; special 15% discount off published menu prices for any event over $500 booked at the IACS Banquet & Conference
Center including outside catering; receive a certificate of Lifetime Membership; priority listing in program directories; priority seating at
events.
Upon receipt of payment, you may start enjoying the benefits of membership. Memberships are 12 consecutive months after payment date;
renewable annually. Make checks payable to the IACS.
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FEBRUARY 2014
Italian American Cultural Society
Please Support those who Support the IACS
ATTORNEYS
CEMETERIES
FUNERAL HOMES
LANDSCAPING
19991 Hall Road
18201 Clinton River Road
Paul Calcaterra
Macomb Twp., MI
J.B.Bieske and Jenifer Alfonsi
Macomb Twp., MI 48044
800-331-3530
fax 586-977-8444
www.ssdfighter.com
Aiello, Mark Anthony
535 Griswold St #1650
Detroit, MI 48226
313-964-4900
Lucido & Manzella, PC
Resurrection Cemetery
Clinton Twp., MI
586-286-9020
www.mtelliott.com
DENTIST
John A. Dobry, DDS
15870 19 Mile Rd Ste 160
Clinton Twp, MI 48038
586-286-0790
www.dobrydental.com
Attorneys & Counselors at Law
Salvatore S Aragona DDS
Clinton Twp., MI 48038
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
39999 Garfield Road
586-228-3900
Marchese, Giorgio
37020 Garfield Rd. Suite T-4
586-2630-4060
www.aragonadentistry.com
Bommarito Bakery
Michigan Italian Bakery, Inc
& Sterling Heights
POLISHED CONCRETE
Lee Ellena “Celebrating Life”
20500 Hall Road
46530 Romeo Plank Road
Macomb Twp., MI 48044
586-412-8999
Resurrection
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons
54880 Van Dyke Ave
Shelby Twp., MI 48316
Clinton Twp., MI 48038
586-228-3030
www.iacsonline.com
[email protected]
33464 Schoenherr Ste 160
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
586-258-3775
Family Hair Care
586-737-2000
Pomponi’s Hair Shop
4728 Rochester Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Randazzos Fresh Markets
36800 Garfield
586-293-3500
586-293-5159 fax
49800 Hayes Rd
248-585-5979 or 588-4464
Dairy Queen
248-656-3881
www.dqcakes.com
INSURANCE AGENCIES
586-566-0208 fax
39999 Garfield
13441 13 Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48088
586-979-1010
586-979-2160 fax
42500 Hayes, Ste 400
[email protected]
www.iacsonline.com
Deadline for submitting material is the
15th of the month. We
reserve the right to
edit all copy.
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586-263-4500
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Macomb, MI 48044
586-566-8700
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WRITING STAFF
Esther Beaudette
Antonio DiGiorgio
Sandra Tornberg
Contributing
Photographer
Elio Ripari
Sandra Tornberg
Heritage Travel
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DESIGN
Lolita Kozloff
DISTRIBUTION
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3636 Peany Lane
Clinton Township MI 48035
IACS Banquet Center
586-226-2950
Si’ Parla Italiano
ICE CREAM
BANQUET HALLS
ITALIAN EDITOR
Sandra Tornberg
586-412-3000
Clinton Twp., MI 48038
www.randazzofreshmarket.com
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Clinton Twp., MI 48038
PHYSICIANS
586-772-6731 fax 772-6556
Shelby Twp., MI 48315
EDITOR
Barbara L. Smith
40800 Hayes Road
FRUIT MARKET
13689 23 Mile Road
Creative Surfaces, Inc
HAIR SALONS
Donadio Financial Services
586/228-3030 ext 15
586-777-0557 or 586-977-7300
21830 Greater Mack Ave
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
586-263-0641
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586-323-2300
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St. Clair Shores
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586-677-4000
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Italian American Cultural Society
FEBRUARY 2014
Annual Abruzzese Sausage Making Extravaganza
By Sandra Tornberg
More than 35 years ago a
tradition was started by the
late Giulio and Connie Badia.
They opened their home to
about ten paesani for the
purpose of making sausage,
salami, and prosciutto in the
Abruzzese tradition. Back
in those days they started out
with one hundred pounds of
pork meat, and eventually
worked their way up to almost
six hundred pounds.
About ten years ago the
operation moved to the home
of Chris and Rosanne Pelino,
where it takes place every
year the weekend of the
Martin Luther King holiday.
They started out in the Pelino
basement, but have since
moved out to the
heated garage. This
year they bought
2,800 pounds of meat,
which was made
into 950 salami, 700
pounds of sausage
(both meat and liver),
and 1,150 pounds of
prosciutto.
Chris and Christopher Pelino in the cellar with the goods
thirty people ranging in age
from twenty to seventy five
working together.
Giannangeli, Maurizio, De
Nardo, Di Franco and Badia
families.
The core group consists of
Chris Pelino, his brothers
Frank and John, Corradino
They continue to use the recipe
that came from the town of
Barisciano in the province
of l’Aquila. However,
there have been some
modifications to the
process. For example,
Chris explained that they
now buy casings that are
already tied at one end,
which has proven to be a
timesaver.
The sausage, salami,
and small prosciutto
The meat is purchased
at Mario’s Meat Rosanne & Chris Pelino explain how it’s done (prosciuttini) are hung to
dry in the Pelinos’ fruit
Market in Eastpointe,
cellar. The prosciuttini
whose owner is also
Bianculli,
Vito
Lumetta,
Frank
and
salami hang for three
Abruzzese.
Preparations
Simone,
and
Bert
Mastronardi.
weeks.
They are pressed under
start early in the week, when
The
other
participants
are
the
boards
for a few days then
seasoning packets
rehung
until March.
are made and
When
ready,
they are
the casings are
professionally
shrinkwashed.
On
wrapped
in
April
and
Friday, Saturday,
ready
to
eat
in
May.
and
Sunday
three generations
The large prosciutto
of
Abruzzese
are cured in salt for a
families converge
month, then washed
to chop, grind, and
in vinegar and water,
season the meat,
seasoned with pepper,
and turn it into the
and hung to dry for a
finished product.
year to a year and a half
There are as many
in the fruit cellar at the
Small part of the group at work
as twenty-five to
home of Chris’s mother, Rosa
Pelino, under the watchful eye
of his brother Frank.
Chris and Rosanne Pelino
believe
in
perpetuating
traditions, so they are happy
to host this annual activity.
Their son Christopher is an
active participant. This year
Giulio and Connie Badia’s
grandchildren Dominic and
Anthony came to experience
the tradition their grandfather
started.
This is what it’s
all about for these proud
Abruzzese, not to mention
getting to enjoy the wonderful
delicacies they produce.
FEBRUARY 2014 Italian American Cultural Society
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SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES
Presents its
51st Annual Dinner Dance
On
Saturday, March 29, 2014
At
San Marino Hall
1685 E. Big Beaver Road –Troy, Michigan
Appetizers – 6:00 p.m.
Dinner – 7:00 p.m.
Featuring Live “Italian-American” Music Performed by
“VENUE”
Tickets:
$55.00 a Person
Kids Under 16 are $25.00 Each
(Tables of 10 Available)
Menu
Dinner Rolls
Chicken Stracciatella Soup
Farfalle w/Meat Sauce
Risotto di Asparagus
Tossed Garden Salad
Fritatta di Pesce
Chicken Cutlets
Beef Tenderloin
Founded 1963
Please Join us in a Mass
Honoring San Giuseppe on
Sunday, March 23, 2014
At: Holy Family Church
641 Chrysler Drive - Detroit, Michigan
Liegghio,Emalia.
December 28,
2013. Age 89.
Beloved wife of
the late Ulderico.
Loving mother
of Maria (Tim)
Bialobrzeski,
Luigi (Debra),
Frank (Lorie),
and Josephine
(Pat) Pompeo.
Cherished
grandmother of
12 and great-grandmother of
17. Dearest sister of Clara (the
late Michele) Vennettilli, Tulio
(Antonetta) Petrilli, and the late
Gina (Giuseppe) D’Angela.
Cherished aunt
to many loving
nieces
and
nephews. She
was predeceased
by her parents,
Giovanni
and
Giuseppa
(Morelli) Petrilli.
Vistation
was
at
Verheyden
Funeral Home
! in Grosse Ponte
Park.
Funeral
was on January 3, 2014 at
St. Paul on the Lake Catholic
Church. Light a candle and
share a memory at www.
verheyden.org.
(w/ Mushrooms Au Jus)
At : 11:30 a.m.
Santa Anna Potatoes
Peas w/Mushrooms & Onions
Assorted Fruit & Pastries
Lemon Ice
Red & White Wines
Coffee & Cappuccino Bar
For further Information, or for Reservations please call:
Following Mass We will be Distributing
Bread Blessed by Padre Pino Licciardi &
Fellowship to Follow! All Are Welcome!
President
Giovanni Orlando
(586) 419-0635
Secretary
Natale Palazzolo
(586) 254-1450
Comfortable, spacious visitation rooms with private lounges
Private hospitality suites for dinners & funeral lunches
Outdoor seating on porches overlooking natural wetlands
Dedicated children’s room • Ample parking
GRAN SASSO
IN ABRUZZO
Competitive pricing • Natural light throughout funeral home
FEDERAZIONE ABRUZZESE
DEL MICHIGAN
PRESENTS
15th Anniversary
ANNUAL GALA NIGHT
With “Member of the Year” Presentation and a
special tribute to our Founding Members.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave.
Shelby Township, MI, 48316
FEATURING:
MARTY BUFALINIActor and WWJ Radio
News Commentator
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
BY
ECLIPSE
Italian Antipasto/ Spumante Tray
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Family Style Dinner at 7:00 PM
TICKETS - $65
For information and tickets call: Frank
Serraiocco (313-527-6193)
Elio Bucciarelli (248) 852-5346)
Or pay with Paypal at fedabruzzo.org
Proceeds from this event will benefit the
FADM Scholarship Program.
Menu
Chicken Stracciatella soup
Tossed Green Salad
Penne alla Napolitana
Bow- tie pasta con Aglio e Olio
Sliced Beef Tenderloin
Breaded Chicken Piccante
Fritto Misto
California Blend
Vegetables
Santa Anna Potatoes
Dessert at 8:00 PM
Deluxe Fruit and Pastry
Table
Homemade cookies
Espresso Bar
Open Bar
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Roselli, Antonio “Tony”
December 31, 2013. Age 78.
Lost his battle with cancer on
December 31, 2013. Beloved
husband of Nancy Roselli
(Olshaski). Loving father
of Anthony (Lisa), Sally
(Mike) Burke, Lisa (Marty)
Reside, and Eric (Heather).
Proud grandfather of Jake
Burke, Anthony D. Roselli,
Josh Reside, Nick Burke,
Jon Reside, Lexi Roselli,
Andrew Reside, Salina
Burke, Isabella Roselli,
Siena Roselli, Lilliana
Roselli, and Mateo Roselli.
Son of the late Salminia
(Spaccarotelli) and Ercole
Roselli. Dearest brother of
Maria (late Carmen) Russo
and Giuseppe (Madeline)
Roselli. Survived by many
nephews and nieces and
wonderful cousins and
friends. He was an army
veteran, dedicated and proud
member of the Calabria Club,
Italian American Chamber
of Commerce, Americans of
Italian Origin, and the Italian
American Cultural Society.
He accomplished many
of his dreams including
building his own business,
Roselli Wholesale Foods.
His greatest passion was his
beautiful family and to see
his legacy grow. Visitation
was at the Sterling Heights
Chapel of the Bagnasco &
Calcaterra Funeral Home,
13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd.
@ Schoenherr.
Share a
memory at www.bcfh.com
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Scholarship
Opportunities
Available Through
National Italian
American Federation
Applications for scholarships
for the 2014-2015 academic
year are now available
online at www.niaf.org/
scholarships. Students must
be of Italian heritage, have a
GPA of at least 3.5, and be
entering or already enrolled
in college in the fall of 2014
to be eligible to apply. The
deadline is March 1, 2014.
Contact Gabriella Mileti
at [email protected] for
additional information.
Italian American Cultural Society
Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan Singers to Perform at the
Metropolitan Opera Regional Competition
In 2013, the Verdi Opera
Theatre
of
Michigan
celebrated
their
25th
anniversary
plus
the
bicentenary of Verdi’s
birth, in addition to their
annual Italian Songs and
Arias Vocal Competition
for Michigan High School
Students.
There were
various presentations and
concerts in our area as
well as in Cleveland and at
Italian Language
Foundation Offers
Financial Awards for
Advance Placement
Italian Students
The
Italian
Language
Foundation (ILF) is offering
a financial award for students
who excel on The College
Board’s Advanced Placement
Test in Italian Language and
Culture. The Dante Award
for Excellence is unrestricted
and will be given to student
members of the ILF who score
a four or a five on the AP Italian
exam given in May 2014.
Students can become ILF
members for free via the ILF
website (www.ilf.org). The
amounts of the award are
$200 for students who score
a five and $100 for those who
score a four. Students must
submit their scores to the ILF
via the College Board’s score
reporting service using the
ILF’s college code (7202). The
Dante Award for Excellence is
part of the ILF’s programming
to build participation in the
United States and abroad in
AP Italian.
FEBRUARY 2014
2013 MONCA winner tenor
Jonathan Riesen with renowned opera star mezzosoprano Denyce Grave
the Stratford Shakespeare
Festival in Canada.
In addition, Verdi Opera
Theatre singers were
winners at the Michigan
District/Great
Lakes
Region
Metropolitan
Opera National Council
Auditions
(MONCA)
on November 16, 2013
at the Detroit School
of Arts. Jesse Donner
(the tenor who sang the
aria “Celeste Aida”
to roaring applause
at the “Verdi at 200”
presentation-concert at
the IACC on November
6, 2013) was selected
as one of the four topprize ($1000) winners.
Altogether three
of
the
top
four
MONCA winners were
singers
who
have
performed in concerts
with the Verdi Opera
Theatre of Michigan,
including Soprano
A n t o n i n a
Chekhovskaya,
and
tenor
Johnathan
Riesen, both of whom
performed for the St.
Louis Care Center benefit
concert held at the Italian
American Banquet Center
of Livonia, on January
27, 2013.
Twenty- eight singers
participated
in
the
MONCA competition and
the four top winners will
proceed to the Regional
Audition, to be held at
the Detroit Opera House
on Sunday, February
23, 2014 from 1:00 PM to
4:00 PM. This very exciting
event will include finalists
from
surrounding
regions, with the winners
proceeding to the National
Finals Audition at the
Metropolitan Opera House
in New York City.
The Verdi Opera Theatre is
also is also pleased to report
that outstanding baritone
Jonathan
Lasch,
who performed
an
2013 MONCA winner tenor Jesse Donner receiving award
impressive “Di Provenza
il mar” from Verdi’s
La Traviata at the
November 6th event
at the IACC, has been
engaged to sing the role
of Marco in the upcoming
Michigan Opera Theatre
production of William
Bolcom’s opera A View
from the Bridge this
April. Jonathan has also
been engaged to sing at
the Metropolitan Opera
House.
John Zaretti, President of
the Verdi Opera Theatre
of Michigan, said that
each of these gifted Verdi
Opera
singers
have
expressed to him how
much they valued
and enjoyed the
experience
of
performing at the
IACC and the
IABCL.
They
have asked him
to convey their
appreciation
for
the support they
received
and
their hope that
many of the people
in attendance at
the above concerts
will
come
to
hear them at the
Regional Audition
2013 MONCA winner soprano An- on February 23.
tonina Chekhovskaya singing at the Admission for the
District Audition
event is free.
FEBRUARY 2014
Italian American Cultural Society
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2014 Italian American Chamber of Commerce
Officers/Board of Directors/Past Presidents
At the January 8, 2014 IACCM general membership meeting held at Zuccaro’s Banquet
Center, the new Officers and Board of Directors were sworn in for 2014.
Seated l-r: 2nd Vice President Vito Pianello, Chairman Salvatore P. Ventimiglia, Immediate Past President Joseph P. Ventimiglia, President Andrew Agosta, 1st Vice President
David Galli, Secretary David Lazzara, Joseph Toia, Gus Russo
Holy Family Church
641 Chrysler Drive
Detroit, Michigan 48226
T: (313) 963-2046
F: (313) 963-0646
Since 1908
Holy
Family
Church
continues to grow and
prosper! A gem of the city
continues to sparkle through
the love and guidance of
Padre Pino Licciardi. Since
Padre Pino’s arrival in 2011
the church attendance has
risen, weddings and baptisms
are back on a weekly basis in
our historic Italian Church in
the heart of Detroit. Now we
are proud to announce that
are others are coming forth
wanting to help continue
this gem to shine for another
century, recently a few new
parish groups have begun
and grown, below are a few
groups that all are welcome
to join!
Youth Ministry: Attention
all Youth interested in
Community Service, learning
more about God, and sharing
your time and talents! Holy
Family Church has begun a
Youth Group this past year
with great success! There
are several members already
and plans are under way to
increase membership, all
young people are welcome
in joining from ages 8 to 18
years old. The group has
organized with goals to help
local area students in tutoring,
visiting the sick in nearby
hospitals, raising funds to
Standing l-r: Charles Colombo, Charles Shermetaro, Nunzio Provenzano, Stefano
Militello, Paul Calcaterra, Angela Pippi, Ronald A. DiBartolomeo, Daniel Galli, Peter
Fuciarelli, Thomas Lanni, Mark D. Garagiola, Anthony Giordano
Officers not pictured: Treasurer Antonio DeLuca, Financial Secretary Michael Locricchio
help local food banks. One
of their first goals is to raise
funds or donations to update
the meeting room in the
church hall with computers to
help in tutoring local students.
This is a great way to teach
your child community service
and keep them safe with an
afterschool activity, the group
will be supervised by adults
and parents are welcome
to help out too! For more
information, please call (313)
963-2046.
Ladies Auxiliary:
Holy
Family Church is proud to
announce that they have
begun a ladies auxiliary group
to help with various duties
of the church. Organizing,
planning, helping out with
events, weddings, baptisms,
funerals, and of course helping
out in cleaning. Any ladies, or
men too, who would like to
be part of this group, please
call Josephine DeMaria (586)
294-1684. All are welcome to
join this group!
Altar Society:
The altar
society continues to look for
more volunteers and Ushers
to help with Sunday Masses.
With the growing attendance,
more volunteers are needed
to help out with mass. If you
are interested, please call Bill
Leone (313) 527-2249 All are
welcome to join this group!
Choir: Holy Family Church
Choir continues to grow, with
people of all ages. If you are
interested in joining the group,
For more information, please
call (313) 963-2046.
Weddings
&
Baptisms:
Holy Family Church Choir
continues to take reservations
for weddings and baptisms…it
is never too early to book your
date. Please call the office to
schedule your wedding today,
we are now taking wedding
date for 2014, 2015, and
2016 to help accommodate
your schedules. For more
information or to book your
wedding, please call (313)
963-2046.
Please visit our new
webpage at www.
HolyFamilyDetroit.webs.
com or like us on Facebook!
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Italian American Cultural Society
Meet Mike Calcaterra
By Sandra Tornberg
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons,
Inc. is a long-time supporter of
the Italian American Cultural
Society. Their full-page ad
that occupies the inside back
page of The Italian American
helps to underwrite the
publication of our monthly
newspaper. In addition this
family-owned business is a
sponsor of our Festa Italiana,
Sportsmen Dinner, and many
other events and can always
be counted on to purchase
raffle tickets that support our
fundraising activities. They
even pay for the subscriptions
to the magazines found in our
lobby.
they moved again to Moross
and Kelly Roads in Detroit
and continued to serve the
community from this modern
facility. As the east side Italian
American population moved
north to Macomb County,
Larry and his longtime friend
Ed Wujek established the
Wujek-Calcaterra
Funeral
Home at Schoenherr and
Metropolitan Parkway to
accommodate their needs.
When I recently had the
pleasure of meeting Larry
Calcaterra and his son
Mike, I asked Larry why
supporting the IACS is
so important to them. He
quickly replied, “Because
it is the hub of the Italian
community.”
Indeed the Calcaterra
family has a long tradition
of serving our community.
In 1913, Frank J. Calcaterra
opened his first funeral
home at Rivard and Wilkins
in Detroit.
He came to
know virtually everyone in
the Italian community, from
common laborers to judges,
and was dedicated to helping
people. His brothers Louis
FEBRUARY 2014
and Paul joined him, and
the funeral home moved to a
larger facility on East Grand
Boulevard in 1937.
Louis’ sons Louis, Jr, Frank,
Paul, and Larry joined the
family business. In 1958
Larry, recognizing that times
and trends change, sought to
bring fresh, new concepts to
the funeral business.
His
sons Larry P. Matthew, and
Mike are helping to fulfill his
vision for the future. They
opened another location,
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons,
Inc. at 25 Mile Road and Van
The Italian American Cultural Society
Banquet & Conference Center
Details
It’s all in the
Special
Make your event
43843 Romeo Plank Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038
586 228-3030
www.iacsonline.com
email: [email protected]
Dyke in Shelby Township in
1998, and continue to provide
exceptional quality at a fair
value to the community.
Now Larry is “retired” and
his three sons are the fourth
generation of Calcaterras
tending to the needs of local
families. These three young
men represent the latest
generation of a respected
family name, which remains
today an institution in Italian
tradition throughout the tricounty area. Their reward
comes when, at a family’s
most critical moment, the
loss of a loved one, the
first words uttered are “call
Calcaterra”, spoken with
complete confidence. What a source of inner
pride it must have been for
the entire Calcaterra family
to have developed sincere
relationships which go back
three or four generations.
Mike told me that theirs
is a unique profession that
has allowed them to serve
generations of families who
have sought their assistance.
“Celebrating life is something
my family takes to heart”,
said Mike. “We hope to
continue to earn the trust of
this community by treating
families fairly and being kind
when they need us most.”
I asked Mike if there would
be a fifth generation of
Calcaterras carrying on the
family tradition. He advised
that all three Calcaterra
brothers have teen-aged
children.
Mike proudly
reported that his daughter told
him that she thinks his job is
“cool”. So there is cause for
optimism!
The IACS is grateful to
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons,
Inc. for their long-standing
friendship and support.
FEBRUARY 2014
Italian American Cultural Society
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Your family deserves exceptional care,
Your family deserves exceptional care,
at a cost you can afford.
at a cost you can afford.
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A TUTTI I NOSTRI
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UN FELICE E PROSPERO
ANGELA MERKEL E MARIO MONTI
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dei governi americano e tedesco.
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ha creato le basi per la crescita economica - ha esaltato
l’economista l’ambasciatore
degli Stati Uniti a Roma David Thorne - Il premier Monti
ha dimostrato grande leadership e coraggio durante il suo
mandato, rafforzando la posizione dell’Italia in Europa
e nel resto del mondo».
Monti vede Napolitano,
poi annuncia: «Mi dimetto, impossibile proseguire
così»
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LA CRESCITA - Durante il
ricevimento di Natale a Villa
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Taverna Thorne ha prima
le leggi di Stabilità e Bilan- dimissioni». Ma prima sarà
guardato alla sua Patria sotcio. Il frutto dell’incontro necessario verificare le intolineando l’importanza delal Quirinale tra premier e tenzioni delle forze politiche,
la rielezione del presidente
presidente della Repubblica accertando se intendono «asBarack Obama, poi ha speso
è una nota soppesata in ogni sumersi la responsabilità di
lodi per un governo che «ha
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che Angela Merkel aveva
Detroit rimarrà aperto. Qui nel Michigan, Ohio,
adito la sua posizione contro
pubblichiamo
la lettera che Kentucky, Indiana, e
la (ri)discesa in campo
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sesta - di Silvio Berlusconi.
il signor Scamardella ha Tennessee.
Per il secondo giornoricevuto
con- dall’ambasciatore.
secutivo, la Cancelliera tedesca sottolinea che gli italiani
«sceglieranno in modo tale
da garantire che l’Italia resti
sul cammino giusto». Lo fa
nel corso di una conferenza
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Incontro con il Ministro della Difesa della Repubblica Italiana On.
Prof. Mario Mauro e l’Ambasciatore d’Italia Claudio Bisogniero
Il 14 gennaio la comunità C.E.O della Fiat Chrysler cancellato la proposta
italiana a Detroit è stata e che’ stata molto di suo chiusura del Consolato
onorata da una visita dal gradimento poiche’ da a Detroit, garantendo
Ministro
della
Difesa giovane visitava spesso alla comunità e alle
della Repubblica Italiana a visitare i suoi parenti importanti industrie
l’On. Prof. Mario Mauro che vivevano a Windsor italiane qui presente
Il
e l’Ambasciatore d’Italia che e’ di fronte a Detroit. il loro servizio.
signor
Scamardella
Claudio Bisogniero, e l’On. Inoltre spiegava della sua
Fucsia FitzGerald Nissoli, esperienza politica e della ha ringraziato tutti
con vari membri dei loro sua presente carica quale quelli che si sono
della
Difesa impegnati ad aiutarci
staff. L’incontro ha avuto Ministro
luogo al Consolato d’Italia Accendando sulla crisi in questa causa, e
dell’Italia in modo particolare
a Detroit. La comunità economica
sull’importanza
di l ’ A m b a s c i a t o r e
è stata ben rappresentata e
l’On.
Italiani
all’estero Bisogniero,
da membri delle nostre noi
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la
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organizzazioni, tra cui il che portiamo in alto
Comites, il Centro Culturale orgogliosamente il nome Silvana Mangione del
Generale
Italo-Americano (IACS) dell’Italia e le nostre varie Consiglio
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nostri sacerdoti Padre Enzo Lino Scamardella, quale (Advance Placement)
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ha presentato il Ministro brevemente Il signor Lino e artistiche che si
Presidente sono effetuate in
ai presenti invitati della Scamardella,
comunita’,
esprimendo del Comites, che ha onore dell’Anno della
il suo entusiasmo della ringraziato gli ospiti per la Cultura Italiana negli
sua visita a Detroit per gradita visita. Ha espresso Stati Uniti nel 2013.
un breve incontro con il la nostra gratitudine al
Signor Sergio Marchionne, governo italiano per aver
Presidente e Consiglieri del Comites di Detroit, con il Ministro della Difesa della
Repubblica Italiana On. Prof. Mario Mauro Da sinistra a destra : Rosolino LoDuca
, Domenico Ruggirello , Lino Scamardella, Ministro della Difesa Mario Mauro,
Tina Silverio , Alfonso Caradonna, Cav . Teresa Nascimbeni , Cav . Luigi Cutraro
Da sinistra a destra Domenico Ruggirello, Lino Scamardella, Ministro della
Difesa Mario Mauro, Giovanni LoIacono, Enzo Paglia
Presidente e Consiglieri del Comites di Detroit con l’Ambasciatore d’Itialia
Claudio Bisogniero Da sinistra a destra: Cav. Teresa Nascimbene, Domenico Ruggirello, Alfonso Caradonna, Lino Scamardella, Ambasciatore d’Italia
Claudio Bisogniero, Cav. Luigi Cutraro, Tina Silverio, Rosolino LoDuca
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La Fiat prende il 100% di Chrysler
Intesa con Veba, ora più vicina la fusione. . Elkann: aspetto questo giorno dal 2009. L’ad: siamo un costruttore globale
!
I vertici Fiat: da sinistra John Elkann con Sergio Marchionne
A cura di TEODORO
C H I A R E L L I T
CONSIGLIAMO:
Inizio d’anno con il botto
per John Elkann e Sergio
Marchionne. Fiat, infatti, ha
annunciato ieri che acquisirà
da Veba la partecipazione
del 41,5% detenuta dal
fondo sanitario del sindacato
americano Uaw, salendo
così al 100% in Chrysler. Il
closing è previsto entro il 20
gennaio 2014. Veba riceverà
3,65 miliardi di dollari (2,7
miliardi di euro), di cui
1,75 miliardi in contanti
da Fiat e 1,9 miliardi come
dividendo
straordinario
da parte di Chrysler. In
realtà per l’acquisizione
dell’intero pacchetto del
41,5% detenuto da Veba in
Chrysler, Fiat pagherà cash
solo 1.750 milioni di dollari
(poco meno di 1,3 miliardi di
euro) e lo farà utilizzando la
propria liquidità disponibile.
Il Lingotto, infatti, ha
annunciato ufficialmente che
non ci sarà alcun aumento di
capitale. Ancora una volta Marchionne
ha dimostrato straordinarie
doti
di
negoziatore,
riuscendo a evitare l’Ipo in
Borsa paventata da Veba
e spuntando, al termine di
un lungo braccio di ferro,
un prezzo decisamente più
basso rispetto alle previsioni
di tanti osservatori. Le
banche che stavano facendo
da advisor per l’eventuale
quotazione
avevano
concordemente indicato un
valore dell’intera casa di
Detroit intorno ai 10 miliardi
di dollari. Una valutazione
che valorizzava la quota
Veba a 4,2 miliardi, mentre il
fondo sembrava intenzionato
a chiederne addirittura
5 («Che si comprino un
biglietto della lotteria», era
stata la sferzante reazione di
Marchionne). In totale per l’acquisizione
del 100% della terza major
automobilistica americana la
Fiat ha pagato cash, in varie
fasi, 3,7 miliardi di dollari,
poco più di 2,7 miliardi di
euro. Nel 1998 Daimler
pagò 36 miliardi di dollari,
mentre nel 2007 il fondo
Cerberus, per l’80%, sborsò
7,4 miliardi di dollari. Comprensibile, quindi, la
soddisfazione di Elkann.
«Aspetto questo giorno sin
dal primo momento, sin da
quando nel 2009 siamo stati
scelti per contribuire alla
ricostruzione di Chrysler - ha
detto il presidente di Fiat - Il
lavoro, l’impegno e i risultati
raggiunti da Chrysler negli
ultimi 4 anni e mezzo sono
qualcosa di eccezionale.
Colgo questa opportunità
per dare formalmente il
benvenuto a tutte le persone
di Chrysler nella nuova realtà
frutto dell’integrazione di
Fiat e Chrysler». Stesso entusiasmo da parte
di Marchionne, che corona
all’inizio del suo decimo
anno alla guida del Lingotto
il suo disegno di creare un
unico gruppo fra Torino
e Detroit. «L’acquisto del
100% di Chrysler - ha
commentato l’ad di Fiat e
presidente e ad di Chrysler
- ci permetterà di realizzare
pienamente la nostra visione
di creare un costruttore di
auto globale con un bagaglio
di esperienze, punti di vista
e competenze unico al
mondo». Non solo. «Nella vita di ogni
grande organizzazione e delle
sue persone ci sono momenti
importanti, che finiscono nei
libri di storia ha proseguito L’accordo appena raggiunto
con Veba è senza dubbio
uno di questi momenti per
Fiat e per Chrysler. Sarò
per sempre grato al team di
leadership per il sostegno
e l’incessante impegno nel
realizzare il progetto di
integrazione che oggi assume
la sua forma definitiva». A
fronte della vendita della
partecipazione in Chrysler,
spiega il Lingotto, Veba
riceverà un corrispettivo
complessivo pari a 3.650
milioni di dollari. Subito
un’erogazione straordinaria
che Chrysler pagherà a tutti i
soci, per circa 1.900 milioni
di dollari (Fiat girerà al fondo
la sua quota di competenza). Al closing Fiat verserà a
Veba i rimanenti 1.750
milioni di dollari. Chrysler
e il sindacato Uaw hanno
inoltre
concordato
un
“memorandum
d’intesa”,
a integrazione dell’attuale
contratto collettivo dei
lavoratori del gruppo, in
cui sono previste altre
contribuzioni da parte della
società di Auburn Hills a
Veba per 700 milioni di
dollari in quattro quote
paritetiche pagabili su base
annua. Il
pagamento
della
prima
quota
avverrà
in
concomitanza
con
il
perfezionamento
dell’operazione con Fiat,
mentre le tre rimanenti
quote saranno versate nei
tre anni successivi nel
giorno
dell’anniversario
del pagamento della prima
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La grande bellezza vince come
miglior film straniero ai Golden
Globe
La
grande
bellezza di Paolo
Sorrentino
ha
vinto ai Golden
Globe
nella
categoria miglior
film
straniero.
La
cerimonia
di premiazione
si è tenuta il 12
gennaio 2014 a
Los Angeles.
Era dal 1989, con Nuovo
cinema Paradiso di Giuseppe
Tornatore, che l’Italia non
vinceva un Golden Globe.
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MONITORAGGIO DELLE TRASMISSIONI
RADIOTELEVISIVE ALL’ESTERO DEL CANALE RAI
ITALIA PER L’ANNO 2013
Il nuovo Direttore di Rai Italia, il Dott. Piero Alessandro Corsini, ha fatto predisporre
l’allegato questionario per avere un parere sulle trasmissioni offerte sul canale. Per loro
che pagano per guardare il canale Rai Italia, questa è l’occasione per far sentire i Suoi
pareri.
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«La Grande
Bellezza» candidato all’Oscar
“Grazie Italia, questo è
un paese davvero strano
ma bellissimo”, ha detto
Paolo Sorrentino nel
ritirare il premio. Non
se lo aspettava: “Non
mi è stato anticipato
niente, è stata una
grande emozione. Agli
americani è piaciuta la
libertà con cui è stato
utilizzato il mezzo
cinematografico e questa Paolo Sorrentino trionfa
grande cavalcata dentro ai Golden Globes (Ap/
Roma e una certa umanità” Lapresse) http://multimedia.
quotidiano.net/
La grande bellezza di
Paolo Sorrentino è uscito
il 21 maggio nelle sale
italiane, il giorno dopo
essere stato presentato a
Cannes. Nel cast, tra gli
altri, ci sono Toni Servillo,
Carlo Verdone e Sabrina
Ferilli. Ambientato a Roma,
racconta la storia di Jep
Gambardella, un giornalista
sessantacinquenne che segue
gli eventi mondani della
capitale.
FEBBRAIO 2014
RAFFAELLA
SILIPO
«La grande bellezza» di
Paolo Sorrentino è entrata
nelle nomination dell’Oscar
come miglior film straniero.
L’Italia torna così a sperare nel
massimo riconoscimento del
cinema, 16 anni dopo «La vita
è bella» di Roberto Benigni
che aveva vinto nel 1997.
L’ultima candidatura italiana
come miglior film straniero
risale invece al 2006 con «La
bestia nel cuore» di Cristina
Comencini. ww.lastampa.it/2014/01/16/
spettacoli/
1.Quante volte alla settimana vede Rai Italia?
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2.Quando si sintonizza, per quanto tempo guarda Rai Italia?
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3.Quali sono i momenti della giornata in cui più di frequente guarda Rai Italia?
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4.Quali sono i programmi di Rai Italia che le vengono immediatamente in mente?
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5.Quali sono i programmi di Rai Italia che cerca di non mancare, di vedere sempre?
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6.Per quale motivo costituiscono per lei un appuntamento fisso?
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7.In generale, qual è il suo giudizio sull’offerta proposta da Rai Italia?
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8.Che cosa cambierebbe del palinsesto di Rai Italia? Che cosa manca? Che cosa
toglierebbe?
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9.Come giudica la ricezione e la qualità del segnale di Rai Italia?
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