April 2022 IACS Newsletter

April 2022 PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY VOLUME, XXX No. 4 43843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Township, MI 48038 - 586.228.3030 - Email iacs@iacsonline.com - www.iacsonline.com

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IACS SENIORS CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE

Italian American The

EDITOR Angela Oberly ITALIAN EDITOR Frances Battaglia LAYOUT &DESIGN American Speedy Printing

GIOVANNI MANIACI Happy Spring!

March was very productive for our Board of Directors.

New committees were formed, and I am pleased to have such support and involvement from our board and members. I have the upmost confidence that the entire board will work together for the good of the IACS. I am happy to announce that Nonna’s Night is back on April 26th, and we plan to continue having this wonderful pasta night once a month. We also have an Italian Movie Night planned for May 20th! Tutti al cinema!

Just a reminder that if you have not renewed your membership, its not too late to do so. The 2022 board members and I continue to stay strong and positive, and it is our hope that you join us! I would like to thank all of our new members, your support helps us reach our goals and contributes to our success.

WRITING STAFF Esther Beaudette Angela Oberly Debbie Booza

ESTHER BEAUDETTE Happy Happy Spring everyone.

Enjoy the nice days ahead.

Our April 6th meeting will be sponsored by Oakmont Parkway, who will come to play bingo with prizes for us.

Can you find all the bunnies hidden throughout this newspaper?

Hopefully we can resume our day trips in the near future.

They have not been possible for the last year and a half due to the virus.

PHOTOGRAPHER Angela Oberly

All senior members of the Italian American Cultural Society are invited and encouraged to come to our senior monthly meetings.

Our meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 10 am. Coffee and donuts are available by 9 am along with socializing with members.

586/228-3030 ext 15 iacs@iacsonline.com

www.iacsonline.com Deadline for submitting material is the 10th of the month.

If you have any questions regarding our meetings, please call me at (586)286-2597. We are looking forward to your presence. May you all enjoy a beautiful Holy Easter with your families and friends. Looking forward to seeing you on April 6th.

Valerie Cipriano Single/Individual

Enjoy each day for each day is a gift.

Paula Conflitti- Senior

Esther

NEWSPAPER ASSISTANTS John LoIacono Maria Cicchini Gaspare Destasi

We reserve the right to edit all copy.

Eric Cuneo & Elizabeth Leleszi Family Janet Gillespie - Senior Jeanna Klebba Single/Individual Joseph Muglia Single/Individual

Loree Roberts - Senior Helen Seaman - Senior Kay Smith - Senior Anthony & Cheryl Wilson Senior Couple Gerald & Juliette Wurmlinger Family Jeffrey Yonke & Francesca DeVonce Senior Couple

The Italian American is published monthly by the Italian American Cultural Society At 43843 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 4 – Tuesday – Columbus Day Committee Meeting – 6:45 pm – Italian Cultural Center April 6 – Wednesday – Senior Meeting – 10 am – Italian Cultural Center April 6 – Wednesday Members Night – 6-10 pm – Italian Cultural Center April 6 – Wednesday – Conca D’oro Club Meeting – 7 pm – Italian Cultural Center April 6 – Wednesday – Italian American Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting – 6:30 pm – Eastpointe Manor – 24611 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe.

April 7 – Thursday – FADM General Meeting – 7 pm – Italian Cultural Center April 13 – Wednesday Members Night – 6-10 pm – Italian Cultural Center April 13 – Wednesday – Santa Fara Meeting – 7 pm – Italian Cultural Center April 18 – Monday – Board of Directors meeting 7 pm – Italian Cultural Center

April 20 – Wednesday Members Night – 6-10 pm – Italian Cultural Center April 21 – Thursday – San Francesco Church – 7 pm - Bible Study with Father Daniele – Topic will be Jacob, & Leha, Rachel, Bilhah, Zilpah. All are welcome April 26 – Tuesday – Nonna’s Night – Italian Dinner – More info on flyer - See front page April 27 – Wednesday Members Night – 6-10 pm – Italian Cultural Center May 4 – Wednesday Members Night – 6-10 pm – Italian Cultural Center May 11 – Wednesday – Members Night Party – 6:30 See flyer page 11 May 15 – Sunday – Procession & Mass in honor of Patron Saint Santa Fara – 10:30 am – Holy Family Church.

May 20 – Friday – Members Movie Night – 6:30 – Italian Cultural Center – more info on page 6

*Editors Note: All events were correct at time of printing. Please check with each event prior to attending to be sure it has not been rescheduled or cancelled.*

PATRONATO ITAL-UIL THE ITAL-UIL PATRONAGE WILL CONTINUE TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY WITH ISSUES OF ITALIAN PENSIONS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY, ETC. WALK-IN SERVICE AT THE IACS EVERY THURSDAY FROM 10AM UNTIL 12PM ANNAMARIA TORELLA & GRACE NESTI PLEASE CALL (734) 421-3460 WITH QUESTIONS italdetroit@yahoo.com

ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY Our Mission Is...

-To plan, promote and carry on charitable, educational, and cultural activities, which serve the welfare of the community.

-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.

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MEMBERSHIP

Matters

The Italian American Cultural Society encourages participation of all Italian Americans throughout the area in the activities of the Italian American Cultural Center.

Though we are devoted to the culture and heritage of Italy and all things Italian, we welcome all citizens of the community to become members of the Italian American Cultural Society. Our membership is open to all.

Memorial Lun

A memorial luncheon offers us an opport our departed loved ones while enjoying a m With that in mind, the Italian American & Conference Center offers a lovely set Memorial Packag Buffet - $17.95 Family-

JOIN US

586.421.5155 43843 Romeo Plank Located conveniently near Clinton Grov Cemetary, and Cadillac Memorial Ga available to accommodate 5

Weddings . Showers . Banquets . Cor

Membership helps nurture strong family traditions that we all need and preserves the rich culture that your heritage has provided. Become a member in memory of your predecessors who made a name for themselves, and for you, in this land of hope and fulfillment.

Support your Italian American Cultural & Community Center.

Apply online at our website to renew memberships or become new members. It is quick and easy. www.iacsonline.com

IACS MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGES There are many discounts and advantages available to you through different companies in our area. If you own a business and would like to add a discount or benefit, please give us a call or email how your company can help our IACS membership. iacs@iacsonline.com or 586-228-3030.

•Monthly home delivery of the Italian American Cultural Society Newspaper • Special 10% Discount on Italian Language Classes • Discount on IACS Special Events •Special Discount given to IACS Members for an Event Booked at the IACS Banquet and Conference Center. **Must be a member for at least 90 days, in order to be eligible for discount.**($500 max discount) • Special Discount for IACS members on advertising in the IACS Newspaper • Giuseppe’s International Oil & Vinegars: $1.00 off each bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Aged Balsamic Vinegar (200ml size & up). Located at The Mall at Partridge Creek, (586) 263-4200 www.giuseppesoils.com • Dr. David Guzzardo, Chiropractor: New Patients will receive a Free Consultation, Free Exam, and Half Off on X-rays. 39725 Garfield, Clinton Township (586) 286-6616 www. guzzardochiropractic.com • St. Clair Eye, Charles G. Shermetaro, O.D.: 15% Discount on Lenses, Frames, and NonPrescription Sunglasses. Not to be used with Insurance, other discounts, or on Contact Lenses. 48873 Hayes Rd. at 22 Mile (586) 247-2121 • SC Lawnscape LLC: Free first lawn cutting with SIGNED YEAR CONTRACT. 10% SAVINGS on any landscape purchase of $2,500.00 or above. REFERRAL PROGRAM: our current, past, new customers receive discounts or local gift cards with every signed referral. (586) 2630641 www.sclawscape.com • Attorney Armand Velardo: Free Consultation and 10% Discount on Legal Services.

(Acquisitions; Civil and Commercial Litigation; Corporate Planning; Estate Planning; Family Law; Mergers; Person Injury; Probate; Real Estate Transactions; Shareholder Disputes; Tax Issues; Arbitrator; Facilitator; and Mediator.)

• Ristorante Di Fratelli -49860 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Charter Township, MI 48317 Free Cannoli with purchase of each entrée. (not to be combined with any other special, coupons or discounts) • Nonna’s Italian Kitchen: 50528 Schoenherr Rd. Shelby, MI 48315 - $5 off your bill of $40 or more •Toarminas Pizza of Troy Home of BIG 24" Pizza 1123, E Long Lake Rd, Troy Call-248.524.2441 FREE Toarmina Bread ($4.99 value) with any size Pizza purchased at Menu price •Calalghan Realty, Inc. offering 50% discount on real estate commissions on selling your home. Only 3% total commission, (not 6%), no other listing fees. Call Michael 810-623-0633

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BOCCE LEAGUE

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Spring Back Into Your Exercise Routine Sunny days are back!

It was a long winter, spring has sprung and it's time to get exercising. Start slow and increase your activity each week.

Summer 2022

Try walking for 10 minutes every day or every other day for a week, and then the following week, walk for 15 minutes," try adding five-minute each week until you get in a 30 to 40 minute walk. This will help prepare you for outdoor activities like golf, tennis, swimming and many other casual sports.

IACS BOCCE LEAGUE REGISTRATION - SUMMER 2022 Registration for the BOCCE LEAGUE will be on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the IACS, 10 A.M. (If you cannot make this day, please use the form below) Team formation will be on May 18 at the Center – 10:00 A.M. You must be paid/present for the drawing of teammates.

We will play on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the morning starting at 10 A.M. on May 24 & 25, 2022.

This is the perfect time to make noticeable changes in the body just before summer.

It usually takes 4 to 6 weeks of commitment to a workout program and healthy eating.

It’s time to put those phones & computers down, get off the couch and get moving.

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 IACS with the appropriate 2022 season fee: MEMBERS 25.00 – NON- MEMBERS $68.00 Please be advised that this year the members who regularly attend the Seniors first Wednesday of the month meetings must choose to play on Tuesdays…The reason being is playing in the afternoon is not advisable due to the excess heat. Any form of payment is accepted.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL 586.228.3030 SEE YOU MAY 11, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M. – IACS

Cut & Mail To: IACS 43843 ROMEO PLANK RD. CLINTON TWP., MI 48038

Your Friend and Trainer, Maria Marino

Employee Spotlight

Full Name: __________________________________ (Please Print)

Phone/Cell # ________________________________ Circle accordingly: Do you want to play on TUESDAYS or WEDNESDAYS?

This month the Employee Spotlight is shining on KAITLYN CHRISTMAN. Kaitlyn has been a Banquet Server since August 2020 and a Team Leader for over a year. She displays exemplary guest service for our bridal and baby showers and off-premise catering events as well.

Kaitlyn is well respected among the IACS staff and leads by example.

We wish Kaitlyn well in her future studies at Michigan State in the fall.

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We had our first movie night February 25th.

TUTTI AL CINEMA!

Join us for a fun Italian Movie Night!!

Friday, May 20, 2022 @ 6:30 PM Please call 586.228.3030 to reserve your spot today!

NOW SHOWING Free Admission & popcorn for members Ages 16+

Pizza Available for purchace

*with English

subtitles

Everyone had a great time and It was so nice to see the members who came! We enjoyed pizza and popcorn during the movie. The movie was geared more towards kids and we have so many members ask if we could do another movie night and show an Italian Movie with English subtitles. So we are inviting you all back (16+) for another movie night! The movie is called “La Fuitina Sbagliata” and it’s about a couple, Claudio and Anna, after being together for so many years, leave but do not have the courage to tell their families. This situation will lead to many lies and funny situations until the day of their marriage.

We are looking forward to seeing you all come out on May 20th!!

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One Small Tootsie Roll, One Big Impact St. Louis Center 16195 Old U.S. 12 Chelsea, MI 48118-9646

As we near the Easter celebration, St. Louis Center reminds the Italian American Cultural Society about the great impact of the Knights of Columbus’ annual Tootsie Roll Drive. With every small tootsie roll you buy from the Knights, a big ripple effect is felt by those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) throughout the state.

Over the years, St Louis Center residents, like Lee (pictured), have benefited greatly from the Tootsie Roll Drive. Those small donations add up in meaningful ways, directly impacting residents’ day-to-day care.

(734) 475-8430 The power of the tootsie roll helps bring new activities to the Center and to support existing programs. You all have contributed greatly to the FAX (734) 475-0310 Center’s goals and success since the beginning, through the Tootsie Roll www.stlouiscenter.org Drive and through other generous donations. The time the Knights spend in their communities selling Tootsie Rolls is appreciated by every person at the Center. With many of the residents relying on benevolent care, funding received from the Tootsie Roll drive is of immense importance in achieving individual and I/DD community success. Everyone at St. Louis Center is grateful for all the support received by the Italian American Cultural Society and the Knights of Columbus. Seek out your local councils in your community and look for those friendly faces wearing bright yellow vests, standing outside of stores and businesses. Make a small donation and have a big impact when you take home some tootsie rolls! Read more about the history of the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive and St. Louis Center https://bit.ly/SLC-tootsie.

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Council of Presidents - Festa Della Repubbica 45865 Meadows Circle E, Macomb MI 48044

The "Festa della Repubblica" is the Italian national holiday celebrated on the second day of June. It commemorates the institutional referendum of 1946 when the Italian population was called to decide on a form of government monarch or republic after World War II and the fall of Fascism.

After 85 years of monarchy, with 12,717,923 votes for and 10,719,284 votes against. Italy became a Republic, and the monarchs of the House of Savoy were deposed and exiled. This is one of the most important Italian national holidays which, like July 14th in France, Storming the Bastille and July 4th in the USA, Independence Day, celebrates the birth of a nation.

The Council of Presidents, along with the Italian Consulate, COMITES, and The Italian American Cultural Society is honored to sponsor the 2022 Festa delIa Repubblica which will be held Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the Italian American Cultural Center in Clinton Township.

We are presently in the process of planning for this year's events. Your participation in the past is greatly appreciated and once again, we call upon your generosity and support by purchasing an advertisement in our program book.

Below is an advertising contract listing ad sizes and prices. We would appreciate your response by May 25, 2022 The success of our fundraising effort depends on you. We hope that you will join us in celebration of this important event.

Maria Cicchini • Program Book Chairman Cell: 586 291-9314 Email: m.cicchini@comcast.net We agree to purchase advertising space in the Council of Presidents Festa Della Repubblica Program Book.

Council of Presidents La Festa Della Repubblica Committee reserves the right to decide the location of our advertisement unless specific space has been purchased.

(Please clip bottom of this page and return with payment prior to May 25, 2022).

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Program Book Advertising Options Available Gold Pages: $300 Inside Front, Center, Back Cover Full Page: $200 - width 7.5in x height 10in ½ Page: $125 - width 7.5in x height 4in ¼ Page: $75 - width 3.5in x height 4in email PDF formated files to: m.cicchini@comcast.net

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ITALIAN SONGS & ARIAS VOCAL COMPETITION SET FOR CONCERT OF THE FINALISTS AT THE IACS All is set for The Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan and the Italian American Cultural Society to host the 28th annual Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition for Michigan High School Students at the IACS Banquet Center, on Sunday, May 1, at 5:00 p.m. Ten finalists were selected from the group of participants throughout the state to compete in the live Concert of the Finalists. At the concert, the ten finalists will be required to sing in front of the audience two selections from memory, in Italian, with a piano accompanist. The First Prize winner will receive $1,000 and all finalists will receive a cash prize. Sponsor for the prize money each year is the Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation, while the concert hall and rehearsal facilities are contributed, on alternate years, by the Italian American Cultural Society.

Other valued support is provided by the Detroit Opera, the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, and from the auspices of the Consulate of Italy in Detroit.

The ten finalists this year are: Kathryn Haag, Lily Jenkins, and Isabel Seymour, Traverse City Central HS; Brendan Lockhart, Waterford Mott HS; Molly Levin, International Academy, Bloomfield Hills; Grace Watson, Berkley HS; Lilli Gray, Lily La Faive, Audrey Michael, and Bella Wiliford, Traverse City West SHS. They will perform some of the most beautiful songs and arias by Bellini, Donaudy, Donizetti, Gluck, Handel, Leoncavallo, Mozart, Paisiello, Pergolesi, Puccini, Scarlatti, and Tosti. The distinguished judges will be dynamic sopranos Caitlin Lynch and Louise Toppin, acclaimed for their operatic, orchestral, and concert appearances with major opera companies in the USA and abroad, and Professor The Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan in cooperation with The Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation, George Shirley of legendary fame as a Detroit icon and internationally in demand as performer, teacher and lecturer. The official Verdi Opera piano accompanist The Dante Alighieri Society Michigan, Thecoach Italian Cultural Society, Michigan Opera Theatre andand will be Kevin Bylsma, a renowned pianoof collaborator and vocal whoAmerican has performed in the United States,The Canada, and Europe as an organist, pianist, accompanist. The concert Under is free to the the public, and everyone is invited to attend this exciting event to support these wonderful young singers in the pursuit of their Auspices of the Consulate of Italy in Detroit are pleased to announce dreams of performing on an opera stage.

The 28th Annual Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition for Michigan High School Students

Concert of the Finalists

Under the auspices of the Consulate of Italy in Detroit

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BAKERIES

Bommarito Bakery Michigan Italian Bakery, Inc 21830 Greater Mack Ave St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 586-772-6731 fax 772-6556

BANQUET HALLS

IACS Banquet Center 43843 Romeo Plank Rd Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-421-5155 www.iacsonline.com

CEMETERIES Resurrection Cemetery

18201 Clinton River Road 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

ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES Lakepointe Church 53245 Van Dyke Ave. Shelby Twp. Mi. 586.991.1845 info@lakepointechurch.org

FRUIT MARKET

Randazzos Fresh Markets www.randazzofreshmarket.com 36800 Garfield Clinton Township MI 48035 586-293-3500 49800 Hayes Rd Macomb, MI 48044 586-566-8700 -13441 13 Mile Rd Warren, MI 48088 586-979-1010

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PAGE 13 IACS Officers and Board of Directors 2022 President Giovanni Maniaci First Vice-President Giovanni LoIacono Second Vice-President Rosa LaCommare Third Vice-President Lori Cangemi Treasurer Maria Cicchini Sergeant-At-Arms Michael Zito Recording Secretary Mark Garagiola Chaplain Fr. Enzo Addari Special Counsel To The President Hon. Judge Peter J. Maceroni Board of Directors Gianvito Arato David Busciano Alfonso Chirco John Ciraulo Gaspare Destasi Gino Harmon Vito LoGrasso Rosanna Maniaci Dominic Melia Vince Monticciolo Rosa Orlando Thomas Salvati Past Presidents Cav. Ramo Salerno Giovanni LoIacono Sandra Tornberg Ronald A. DiBartolomeo Mario Moceri Frank J. Palazzolo Hon. Anthony Sanfemio Martin Reno Garagiola Leonard D. Mannina Cav. Vincent J. Bruno Cav. John Floreno Hon. Sam Petitto Jack Grifo Comm. Anthony J. Bellanca Ignazio (Nash) Mendola

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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

2022 Application 2022 Membership Membership Application _____ RENEWAL _____ NEW MEMBERSHIP _____ RENEWAL _____ NEW MEMBERSHIP

First Name: First Name: Address: Address: City: City:

Last Name: Last Name: State: State: Email: Email:

Phone: Phone:

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. Complimentary breakfast or dinner served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting.

10% discount on any Italian Language class.

Spouse Information: (If Applicable) Spouse Information: (If Applicable)

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $125.00

This includes two adult membership and all children under 18 who live in the same household.

Special discount on events and dinners for each membership 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 breakfast or dinner served at the membership meetings.

Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian Language class.

Last Name: Name:

Phone: Phone:

Email: Email:

of Birth: Date Date of Birth:

Children Living At Home: Applicable) Children Living At Home: (If (If Applicable) Name/Birthdate Name/Birthdate

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 breakfast or dinner served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting.

10% discount on any Italian Language class.

SINGLE or INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $70.00

Zip Code: Zip Code:

Date Date of Birth: of Birth:

First First Name: Name:

ASSOCIATE $25.00

Name/Birthdate Name/Birthdate

SENIOR MEMBERSHIP Single $40 Couple $80.00

Must be over 60 years of age. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary breakfast or dinner served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting.

10% discount on any Italian Language class.

ALL OF THE ABOVE MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE

the undersigned, hereby apply for membership in the Italian American Cultural Society. I realize by I, theI,undersigned, hereby apply for membership in the Italian American Cultural Society. I realize by DECEMBER 31 signing this application I am stating that the above information is true. I also agree to abide by the signing this application I am stating that the above information is true. I also agree to abide by the PATRON $1,000.00 Lifetime Membership-Includes two adult rules of the IACS. All membership are nonrefundable and nontransferable. rules of the IACS. All membership are nonrefundable and nontransferable. membership and membership for all children living

Signture: Signture:

Membership Level: (Description Located on Back) Membership Level: (Description Located on Back)

Patron: $1,000 Patron: $1,000 Benefactor: $5,000 Benefactor: $5,000

Apply & Pay ONLINE Apply & Pay ONLINEOR @iacsonline.com @iacsonline.com OR Mail Application and Payment to: Mail Italian Application andCultural Payment to: American Society Italian American Cultural 43843 Romeo PlankSociety Rd. 43843 Plank ClintonRomeo Township, MIRd. 48038 Clinton Township, MI 48038

Date: Date:

in the household under the age of 18. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American.

Complimentary breakfast or dinner 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 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.

Senior Individual: $40 Senior Individual: $40 Senior Couple: $80 Senior Couple: $80 Associate: $25 BENEFACTOR $5,000.00 Associate: $25 Lifetime Membership- Includes two adult Single Individual: $70 membership and membership for all children living Single Individual: $70 in the household under the age of 18. Special Family: $125 discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. MEMBERSHIPS ABOVE EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 Family: $125 Subscription to the newspaper Italian American.

Complimentary breakfast or dinner served at MEMBERSHIPS ABOVE EXPIRE DECEMBER Office Use: 31, 2022 the membership meetings. Entrance into the Received $_________ Date: ______________ membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian Office Use: Language class. Entrance into a special dinner to Received $_________ Date: ______________ be hosted once a year. To enjoy this level, a yearly Cash ____ Check # _______ Credit Card ____ card will be issued to the lifetime adult members.

Once the adult members have passed away, this Cash ____ Check # _______ Credit Card ____ membership will cease. The inscription of the benefactor’s name will appear on a special plaque on display at the IACS.

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In Loving Memory Antonina M. Fazzolari

AZZOLARI, ANTONINA M. Age 85 February 28, 2022.

Loving and devoted wife to the late Dominic Fazzolari.

Dearest mother to Rosalina (John) Altadonna, Justina (Ken) Black, Ralph (Toni) Fazzolari, and Michele (David) Dubay.

Proud grandmother to Michael (Kassandra) Kopek, Anna (Casey) Altadonna Floyd, Dominic (Erica) Kopek, Nina Altadonna, Dominic

(Andriana) Fazzolari, Frank Altadonna, Anthony (Sophie) Fazzolari, Dominique (fiancé Nathan Smith) Dubay, Analeeza Dubay, Raphael Fazzolari and Thomas Dubay. Great-grandmother to William & Edward Kopek Ariella Kopek and Antonia Fazzolari. Dear sister of the late Jerome (Zina) Grillo, Frances (the late Dominic) Moceri, Virginia (Sebastian) Billardello, Mario (the late Anna) Grillo, Mary (Michele) Chirco & Rosalie Mortillaro.

Antonina was born October 5, 1936 in Terrasini, Sicily to her parents Michele Grillo & Guistina (Valenti). After attending elementary school in Sicily, the family came through Ellis Island in April of 1947. Settling in Detroit, the family resided on Cadillac where she attended and

graduated from Southeastern High. Antonina met, and later married, Dominic Fazzolari on November 8th, 1958 at Holy Family Church in Detroit. The two were married for 47 years until his passing in 2005. The young couple settled in St. Clair Shores where they began their family, later moving to Clinton Township in 1972.

Antonina enjoyed a very successful career as a Real Estate agent, later becoming a Broker for Re/Max for over 32 years. She was a ground breaking female top Broker/ Agent, Multi-Million dollar seller, who won multiple awards year after year. She retired in 2005 and was honored as Women of the year in 2016. She will be greatly missed by those that knew her and loved her.

Compassion Committee

If an IACS member has passed away, is in the hospital, or is going through a difficult time, we would like to be informed and extend our support. In the case of death, the family may wish to get in touch with the IACS office to submit a small bio of the deceased member, (a memorial to celebrate his/her life), funeral details, and a photo.

It will be printed in the next Italian American newspaper, based on printing deadlines.

The Compassion Committee consists of the following IACS Board of Directors: Rosa Orlando, Rosanna Maniaci, Rosa LaCommare Please contact the IACS office during business hours Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

586-228-3030, Ext. 15 or email: iacs@iacsonline.com.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

FIORAVANTE ZANCHETTA Decd. Mar. 13, 2022 - Age 90 Fioravante Zanchetta, age 90 of Macomb, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. Fioravante, known to many as Floyd, was born on September 25, 1931, to Giulio and Teresa Zanchetta in Vittorio Veneto, Italy. In 1955, at the age of 24, a young Floyd would make his move to Canada. His ship docked in Nova Scotia, and he began his new life. Floyd would meet the love of his life, and future bride, Isabella Tedesco, when he was invited over by her cousin to play cards with them. It was love at first sight for Floyd, knowing that she would be the woman he would marry. Floyd and Isabella would marry on April 4th , 1959, in a beautiful ceremony at St. Angela Merici in Windsor, Canada.

Together they would raise four cherished children: Giulio, Angela, Giuseppe, and Fiore.

Floyd was always an incredibly hard worker and provider for his family, working during his life as a talented mason. He was proud of what he did, and it truly showed through his craftmanship. Floyd and Isabella were also very devoted to their faith, and the Catholic church. They were long term parishioners at St. Malachy from 1969 – 1995 when they moved to Higgins Lake, they attended St. Michaels in Roscommon from 1995-2010, and St. Isidore Catholic Church from 2010 to present day when they moved to Macomb. Both Floyd and Isabella were incredibly active in all the churches they belonged to, and always devoted their time to many of the church’s causes. Floyd was also a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus member, which he was so proud to be a part of. Floyd and Isabella were also very active in St. Vincent DePaul, and dedicated much of their time and Floyd’s workmanship and ability to fix almost anything to help the charity in any way they needed. In his free time, Floyd loved to go hunting, gardening, bowling, play bocce ball

with his friends, and play cards and games with his family. He was also a talented woodworker, making furniture for his family that is still cherished to this day.

Floyd also enjoyed classical music and his favorite operas. He cherished the times Isabella and his children were able to return to Italy, visiting all his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and cousins there. Also, the many summer trips throughout Northern Michigan, with his children, grandchildren and extended family were some of his fondest memories. Isabella and he, were also fortunate to take many trips, spending a month in February, with his loved brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law at different locations around the United States. Family always was the most important thing to Floyd, and his greatest accomplishment was the beautiful family he grew with Isabella.

FRANK LUCENTE Decd. Mar. 3, 2022 - Age 95

Floyd will be forever remembered by all who loved him.

Beloved husband of Isabella Zanchetta; cherished father of Giulio (Jennie) Zanchetta, Angela (Tim) Rafferty, Giuseppe (Shannon) Zanchetta, and Fiore (Carol) Zanchetta; proud grandfather of David, Zachary (Tayler), Alek, Francesca (Danny), Sarah, Ashley, Jacob, Lindsey, Jason, and Kelly; loving great-grandfather of Quinn; dear brother of Ivone (Aldo) Campodall’orto of Italy, Angelo (Rita) Zanchetta of Italy, and Enrico (Ivana) Zanchetta of Italy; loved brother-in-law of Frank (Carla) Tedesco, Rosa White, Tom (Cathy) Tedesco , John (Teresa) Tedesco, Rosemary Tedesco. Floyd was also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and countless friends in Italy, Canada, and the United States.

GIUSEPPE PERRI Decd. Feb. 21, 2022 - Age 74

In lieu of flowers, donations in Floyd’s memory can be made to St. Vincent DePaul, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, or the Knights of Columbus

MARIA GIANNANGELI Decd. Feb. 21, 2022 - Age 97

EMILIA PINELLI Decd. Mar. 9, 2022 - Age 72

GIOVANNI SAPIENZA Decd. Feb. 19, 2022 - Age 88

JUDITH PACITTO Decd. Feb. 21, 2022 - Age 80

SANTO AIELLO Decd. Feb. 17, 2022 - Age 90

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Domenica delle Palme

La Domenica delle Palme è la domenica precedente la Pasqua.

Questa festività ha un significato preciso nella liturgia cattolica, rappresentando difatti l'inizio della Settimana Santa, durante la quale si rievocano gli ultimi giorni della vita terrena di Cristo e vengono celebrate la sua Passione, Morte e Risurrezione.

Nella religione cattolica questa giornata è simboleggiata da un ramoscello di ulivo e prende spunto da una scena del Vangelo, con l'ingresso di Gesù trionfante a Gerusalemme, raccontata da tutti gli evangelisti, anche se con qualche differenza di non poco conto. Cerchiamo di capire dunque cos'è la Domenica delle Palme, il suo significato e perché arriva una settimana esatta prima di Pasqua.

Secondo il Vangelo, con la Domenica delle Palme, la Chiesa celebra l'ingresso di Gesù Cristo a Gerusalemme in sella a un asino, osannato dalla folla che lo saluta agitando rami di palma.

La scelta dell'asino e non del cavallo come animale da soma riveste un forte richiamo simbolico, dove l'asino nelle tradizioni dell'antico Oriente è un animale pacifico, mentre il cavallo è un animale da guerra. Evidente anche il richiamo alla tradizione millenaria del presepe, dove al momento della nascita di Gesù è presente un "asinello".

L’episodio dell'ingresso di Cristo a Gerusalemme trae origine dalla celebrazione della festività ebraica di Sukkot, la “festa delle Capanne”, quando i fedeli arrivavano in massa in pellegrinaggio a Gerusalemme e salivano al tempio in processione. Ciascuno portava in mano e sventolava il lulav, un piccolo mazzetto composto dai rami di tre alberi, la palma, simbolo della fede, il mirto, simbolo della preghiera che s’innalza verso il cielo, e il salice, la cui forma delle foglie rimandava alla bocca chiusa dei fedeli, in silenzio di fronte a Dio, legati insieme con un filo d’erba.

A partire dal primo di ottobre 2017, l'ufficio del COM.IT.ES di Detroit si è spostato a: 51424 Van Dyke Ave., Ste. 7 Shelby Township, MI 48316 I seguenti contatti rimangono uguali: numero telefonico dell'ufficio 586-991-0193 indirizzo di posta elettronica comites@comitesdetroit.org sito web: http://comites-Detroit.weebly.com

PASQUETTA, ECCO PERCHÉ SI CHIAMA "LUNEDÌ DELL'ANGELO" Il giorno successivo alla Pasqua, detto comunemente Pasquetta, è chiamato anche lunedì di Pasqua, e nel calendario liturgico cattolico, lunedì dell'Ottava di Pasqua.

Questa festività che “allunga” quella di Pasqua, prende il nome dal fatto che in questo giorno si ricorda l'incontro dell'angelo con le donne giunte al sepolcro di Gesù. Il Vangelo racconta che Maria di Magdala, Maria madre di Giacomo e Giuseppe, e Salomè andarono al sepolcro, dove Gesù era stato sepolto, con degli olii aromatici per imbalsamare il corpo di Gesù. Vi trovarono il grande masso che chiudeva

l'accesso alla tomba spostato; le tre donne erano smarrite e preoccupate e cercavano di capire cosa fosse successo, quando apparve loro un angelo che disse: "Non abbiate paura, voi! So che cercate Gesù il crocifisso.

Non è qui! È risorto come aveva detto; venite a vedere il luogo dove era deposto" (Mc 16,1-7). E aggiunse: "Ora andate ad annunciare questa notizia agli Apostoli", ed esse si precipitarono a raccontare l'accaduto agli altri.

L'espressione "lunedì dell'Angelo", diffusa in Italia, è tradizionale e non appartiene al calendario liturgico della Chiesa

cattolica, il quale lo indica come lunedì dell'Ottava di Pasqua, alla stessa stregua degli altri giorni dell'ottava (martedì, mercoledì ecc.).

Non è giorno di precetto per i cattolici, fatta eccezione per la Germania e altri paesi germanofoni.

Il lunedì di Pasqua è stato introdotto dallo Stato italiano come festività civile nel dopoguerra ed è festivo in diversi Paesi.

Il 25 aprile in Italia si celebra la festa della Liberazione dal regime fascista e dall’occupazione militare tedesca dell’esercito nazista, avvenuta nel 1945. In realtà, la fine della Seconda Guerra Mondiale nel nostro Paese venne formalizzata qualche giorno dopo, il 29 aprile, quando venne firmata la Resa di Caserta, il documento che attesta il termine della Campagna d’Italia dei tedeschi e la resa

incondizionata dei soldati di Salò. Il documento acquisì efficacia il 2 maggio dello stesso anno.

Perché si festeggia il 25 aprile La data del 25 aprile è stata scelta convenzionalmente come giornata di Festa nazionale perché quel giorno, nel 1945, iniziò la ritirata da parte dei soldati della Germania nazista e di quelli fascisti della Repubblica di Salò da Torino e Milano,

a seguito delle sconfitte militari sulla Via Emilia, della ribellione delle popolazioni locali e dell’arrivo dei partigiani nelle due città del Nord Italia.

Cosa successe il 25 aprile 1945 Il Comitato di liberazione nazionale Alta Italia (Clnai), il 25 aprile 1945, deliberò un ordine di insurrezione generale nei 25 Aprile continua alla pagina 4

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LE TRADIZIONI PASQUALI IN ITALIA Domenica 17 aprile verrà festeggiata la Santa Pasqua di Resurrezione. Andiamo alla scoperta delle tradizioni e dei simboli pasquali in Italia.

L’uovo è il simbolo della Pasqua, perchè rappresenta la vita che nasce, ma anche il mistero. Si narra che la Madonna facesse giocare Gesù Bambino con delle uova colorate e che il giorno di Pasqua, tornata sul sepolcro del Figlio, vi trovasse alcune uova rosse sul ciglio. Si racconta, anche, che Maria Maddalena si presentasse all’imperatore Tiberio per regalargli un uovo dal guscio

rosso, testimonianza della Resurrezione di Gesù e che Maria, Madre del Cristo, portasse in omaggio a Ponzio Pilato un cesto dorato pieno di uova per implorare la liberazione del Figlio.

L’ulivo invece è il simbolo della pace e viene benedetto durante la Domenica delle Palme.

In Italia il dolce tipico è la Colomba pasquale, un dolce a base di farina, burro, uova, zucchero e canditi e ricoperto con una glassa alle mandorle.

La sua forma ricorda quella della colomba, che nella cristianità è il simbolo della

pace e della salvezza. Tra i cibi pasquali ricordiamo la pastiera napoletana, l’immancabile uovo di cioccolato con sorpresa e la torta pasqualina ligure.

Le tradizioni pasquali, oltre ai riti religiosi e alle processioni, sono rappresentate in diverse città italiane con alcuni riti propiziatori come quello di Urbania, nelle Marche, con l’usanza contadina “Punta e cul” o lo Scoppio del Carro a Firenze, la Sagra e il Palio dell’uovo a Tredozio, la tradizione della “Madonna che scappa” a Sulmona, un corteo medievale che percorre

le vie della città accompagnato dal suono delle campane.

Ad Ischia, si svolge la Corsa dell’Angelo, che raffigura l’incontro tra la Madonna e il Figlio Risorto, a Frascineto, in Calabria, Pasqua è l’occasione per riproporre le classiche

Il Papa: "Con la guerra non c'è vittoria, si perde tutto"

"L'odio per la guerra l'ho imparato da mio nonno" Il Papa, nell'udienza generale, parlando della guerra in Ucraina, ha chiesto di pregare perché "i governanti capiscano che comprare armi e fare armi non è la soluzione al problema. La soluzione è lavorare insieme per la pace".

"Con la guerra tutto si perde, tutto, non c'è vittoria in una guerra, tutto è sconfitto.

Che il Signore invii il suo

Spirito perché ci faccia capire che la guerra è una sconfitta dell'umanità" e "ci liberi da questo bisogno di autodistruzione", ha detto ancora il Papa. "Le notizie delle persone sfollate, delle persone che fuggono, persone morte, persone ferite, tanti soldati caduti da una parta e dall'altra, sono notizie di morte. Chiediamo al Signore della vita che ci liberi da questa morte della guerra", ha

aggiunto il Papa chiedendo di unirsi in preghiera a lui il 25 marzo quando consacrerà la Russia e l'Ucraina al Cuore immacolato di Maria.

Poi, parlando dell'importanza del rapporto tra gli anziani e le giovani generazioni, ha confidato: "Io posso dare una testimonianza personale.

L'odio e la rabbia alla guerra io l'ho imparato da mio nonno che aveva fatto il Piave nel '14 e lui mi ha trasmesso

questa rabbia alla guerra perché mi ha raccontato le sofferenze della guerra e questo non si impara sui libri, si impara trasmettendolo dai nonni ai nipoti".

Ambasciatore ucraino: "Faremo il possibile per il Papa a Kiev" - "Apprezziamo tantissimo il ruolo della Santa Sede, le parole del Papa sull'Ucraina. Noi faremo il possibile per organizzare la visita di Papa Francesco a

Vallje, dei canti popolari in Arbresh, mentre in Sicilia si svolgono la Real maestranza a Caltanissetta, le antiche celebrazioni a Prizzi con le maschere della Morte e la processione dei Misteri a Trapani.

Kiev ma non tutto dipende da noi, bisogna organizzare la sicurezza, noi faremo il possibile". Lo ha detto l'ambasciatore ucraino in Italia Yaroslav Melnyk intervistato da Sky Tg24, aggiungendo che prima bisognerebbe raggiungere un cessate il fuoco per poter garantire la sicurezza del pontefice

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PIZZA!

La pizza ha una storia molto lunga, complessa e incerta. È vero che la pizza come la conosciamo oggi è nata a Napoli, in Italia, ma focacce farcite erano già consumate ai tempi degli antichi romani.

All'epoca queste focacce non erano fatte con semola di grano duro, non richiedevano alcuna lievitazione e venivano cotte direttamente sul fuoco o su pietre calde.

La prima fonte scritta della parola ‘pizza’ risale al 997.

La parola indicava un pane farcito e ripiegato su se stesso che cuoceva in forno.

I condimenti prevedevano lardo, qualche spicchio d'aglio e sale grosso, ma anche olio d'oliva, formaggio e alcune erbe aromatiche tra cui il basilico. È tra il 1700 e il 1800 che la pizza diventa fortemente legata alla città di Napoli.

In una città densamente popolata, dove molti vivevano in povertà, la pizza costituiva un alimento economico, veloce da preparare e nutriente. Divenne così popolare che aprirono i primi ‘forni' dedicati esclusivamente alla cottura della pizza (potremmo dire che furono le prime versioni delle moderne pizzerie).

Fino al 1830 circa la pizza era venduta esclusivamente

nelle bancarelle in strada e dai venditori ambulanti fuori dai forni.

Ed è così che è iniziata la storia della pizza napoletana.

La leggenda narra che, nel 1815, il re Ferdinando I invitò il pizzaiolo Antonio Testa nelle residenze reali di Capodimonte per preparare le pizze per la regina e la corte. Da quel momento la pizza iniziò ad essere apprezzata anche dalle classi più abbienti. È solo nel XVIII secolo, quando il pomodoro arriva in Italia, che nasce la prima antenata della pizza tradizionale napoletana, quella che oggi chiamiamo marinara: tanto aglio, olio, pomodoro e origano.

La pizza come la conosciamo oggi nasce nel 1889 quando lo chef napoletano Raffaele Esposito creò la pizza Margherita in onore della regina Margherita di Savoia: pomodoro, mozzarella e basilico.

Tuttavia, la pizza rimase poco conosciuta nel resto d’Italia fino agli anni '40. Diventò più popolare sulla costa orientale degli Stati Uniti prima che in Italia grazie ai numerosi immigrati napoletani che portarono con sé la tradizione del primo, originale street food.

In questo giorno di Pasqua vorrei che gli uomini di ogni colore si stringessero la mano.

Vorrei che tutti avessero una tavola dove mangiare, un letto dove dormire un amico in cui confidare.

In fondo in fondo vorrei la pace in tutto il mondo.

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Le lasagne al ragù bianco con crema di asparagi Ingredienti per 4 persone 5.5 decilitri latte intero 1 cipolla 150 grammi maiale lombo q.b. pepe 80 grammi grana 80 grammi burro 150 grammi panna fresca q.b. sale

2 cucchiai olio di oliva extravergine 300 grammi asparago 300 grammi lasagne q.b. erba cipollina 400 grammi manzo polpa 1 carota 1 sedano coste (gambo) 40 grammi burro

Preparazione delle lasagne al ragù bianco con crema di asparagi Per preparare la ricetta delle lasagne al ragù bianco con crema di asparagi devi cominciare dal ragù, quindi pulisci e trita la carota, il sedano e la cipolla, poi mettile a rosolare in una padella abbastanza capiente con 20 g di burro e 2 cucchiai di olio extravergine d’oliva. Dopodiché unisci la polpa di manzo e di maiale già tritate, il sale e il pepe. Fai passare qualche istante e aggiungi 1 dl di acqua, poi lascia evaporare, unisci il latte intero e riduci la fiamma. Una volta che il latte viene assorbito, aggiungi 5 dl di acqua calda e lascia cuocere per almeno un’ora. Infine aggiusta di sale e unisci altri 20 g di burro.

Nel mentre che cuoci le lasagne in abbondante acqua salata, imburra una pirofila dove dovrai poi depositare uno strato di lasagne ricoperto dal ragù bianco, da qualche cucchiaio di panna fresca e infine dal grana grattugiato. Procedi in questo modo fino a esaurire tutti gli ingredienti, poi inforna la pirofila a 180° per almeno mezz’ora.

Nel frattempo prepara la crema di asparagi, quindi taglia gli asparagi, mettili a bollire e versali dopo circa 10 minuti in una casseruola con il burro fuso. Aggiungi il sale, il pepe e il latte e lascia cuocere per 10 minuti, poi frulla il tutto con il mixer a immersione e procedi con la cottura per almeno un’altra decina di minuti. Infine dai una spolverata di erba cipollina tritata finemente e servi con le lasagne.

Meraviglie d’Italia: le Isole Borromee Situate nel Golfo Borromeo, tra Stresa e Pallanza sul Lago Maggiore, le incantevoli Isole Borromee sono una destinazione perfetta per un weekend, ma anche per una vacanza più lunga da trascorrere sul lago.

Amate da Ernest Hemingway e meta prediletta dei reali britannici, l'arcipelago delle Isole Borromee è composto da tre isole, Isola Bella, Isola Madre e Isola dei Pescatori, più l’isolotto di San Giovanni e lo Scoglio della Malghera.

Nel XIV secolo i Borromeo, potenti feudatari della zona originari di Firenze, acquistarono le isole e ne iniziarono la trasformazione.

Oggi la famiglia possiede ancora Isola Bella e Isola Madre.

L'Isola Madre è la più grande delle tre. Qui si trova il reale Palazzo Borromeo, residenza nobiliare della famiglia Borromeo, dove si possono ammirare arredi d'epoca, ritratti, porcellane, lo spettacolare Salone Veneziano con decorazioni trompe l'oeil e gli originali teatrini delle marionette.

Il giardino all'inglese di 18 ettari ospita più di 2.000

specie floreali provenienti da tutto il mondo, incluse piante esotiche e specie rare. Pavoni bianchi vagano liberamente nel parco.

Anche l’Isola Bella ospita un Palazzo Borromeo. Risalente al XVII secolo, è uno scrigno di arte barocca con più di 20 sale riccamente decorate con marmi, arazzi, stucchi e dipinti. Da non perdere la Galleria Berthier con opere di Tiziano, Guido Reni, Correggio e Raffaello, e le Grotte, perfette per rinfrescarsi dalla calura estiva.

Isola Bella ha uno splendido giardino all'italiana.

L'isola prende il nome da

Isabella, moglie di Carlo III Borromeo; è lei che ha fatto di questo scoglio disabitato un'isola elegante e prestigiosa.

L'Isola dei Pescatori, o Isola Superiore, è l'unica abitata stabilmente da una piccola comunità. Un tempo dimora di pescatori, conserva ancora la struttura architettonica originaria, con pittoreschi vicoli e un mercato dove è possibile acquistare prodotti dell'artigianato locale. L'isola vanta anche ottimi ristoranti.

PAGINA 4 25 Aprile continua da pagina 1 territori ancora schiacciati dall’occupazione. Il Clnai coordinava i diversi gruppi della Resistenza nel Nord e il 19 aprile aveva lanciato alla radio e diffuso sui quotidiani il proclama agli occupanti: “Arrendersi o perire”.

Sei giorni dopo, il piano coordinato dei partigiani portò alla liberazione dei maggiori capoluoghi del Nord: Milano e Torino. La sera del 25 aprile, inoltre, Benito Mussolini tentò di fuggire da Milano, travestito da soldato tedesco, ma due giorni dopo fu catturato dalla 52esima Brigata Garibaldi all’uscita di Musso, a un chilometro da Dongo, sul lago di Como, dove fu processato e fucilato il 28 aprile.

Il decreto di Alcide de Gasperi L'anno seguente, il 22 aprile del 1946, il governo italiano provvisorio guidato da Alcide de Gasperi stabilì, con un decreto, che il 25 aprile sarebbe stata “festa nazionale”.

In seguito, la legge n.269 del maggio 1949, presentata da De Gasperi in Senato nel settembre 1948 e concernente le “Disposizioni in materia di ricorrenze festive”, ne fissò la data in modo definitivo.

Dal crollo del fascismo alla Resistenza In realtà, il crollo del regime fascista in Italia avvenne il 25 luglio 1943 quando il Re Vittorio Emanuele III fece destituire Mussolini al termine del Gran Consiglio del Fascismo. Il Duce fu imprigionato sul Gran Sasso, mentre il 3 settembre dello stesso anno, Pietro Badoglio, nuovo Capo del Governo, firmò l’armistizio con gli alleati anglo-americani. I nazisti, per reazione, occuparono l’Italia e liberarono Mussolini costituendo, nel Nord del Paese, la Repubblica Sociale Italiana, anche conosciuta come Repubblica di Salò.

Nel frattempo, al Sud, sbarcarono gli Alleati angloamericani e in varie parti d'Italia iniziarono a formarsi movimenti politici e militari di partigiani, comunemente chiamati Resistenza, che si opposero al dominio nazifascista.

Cosa accadde prima del 25 aprile

Italian American Cultural Society Nei primi mesi del 1945 migliaia di persone, per lo più partigiani, combatterono contro l’occupazione tedesca.

Tra marzo e aprile, nazisti e fascisti furono occupati a respingere gli attacchi degli Alleati sulla Via Emilia.

I tedeschi, a Sud della pianura padana, vennero definitivamente sconfitti, il 9 aprile, nei pressi di Bologna. Il giorno successivo il Partito Comunista diramò la direttiva che annunciava "l'attacco definitivo” e ordini simili furono diffusi anche

il 16 aprile dal Clnai a tutte le organizzazioni partigiane.

Il 19 aprile i partigiani attaccarono Bologna, che venne liberata il 21 aprile con l'aiuto degli Alleati. In seguito gli anglo-americani, il 24 aprile, superarono il Po e il 25 aprile cominciò il ritiro di fascisti e nazisti da Milano e Torino.

La Festa della Liberazione negli altri Paesi La liberazione dall’occupazione nazista durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale è festeggiata anche in altri Stati europei, seppur in

date diverse rispetto all’Italia.

In Olanda e Danimarca, per esempio, la festa nazionale è il 5 maggio, mentre in Norvegia è l’8 dello stesso mese e in Romania il 23 agosto. Anche l’Etiopia festeggia il 5 maggio, ma per ricordare la fine dell’occupazione italiana, avvenuta nel 1941.

Quando finì la Seconda Guerra Mondiale nel mondo La fine della Seconda Guerra Mondiale, a livello globale, è invece indicata con la data del 2 settembre 1945, quando il Giappone, meno

APRILE 2022 di un mese dopo il lancio della seconda bomba atomica sul suo territorio, si arrese.

Mentre in Europa il termine della guerra era stato siglato l’8 maggio 1945 con la firma della resa che seguì di otto giorni il suicidio di Adolf Hitler, avvenuto il 30 aprile nel bunker di Berlino ormai assediata dai sovietici.