IACS June 2022

IACS SENIORS CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE

na MacKenzie, RN from The Medical Team here to take blood pressure for anyone that would like their blood pressure taken.

GIOVANNI MANIACI ESTHER BEAUDETTE

What an opportunity it is for the IACS to host many local events and social get togethers at the Center throughout the year particularly, as the warm weather draws near – a period of time we begin and concen trate on what we believe is one of our most key events of this summer season for the IACS – the Antonio G. Vittorini Me morial Golf Outing, chaired by Giovanni LoIacono, honoring Ramo Salerno. Plan to attend on Sunday, July 24th at Pine Valley Golf Course. Even if you’re not a golfer, there is an out of this world dinner you

don’t want to miss, prepared, and catered by Alex Lozovoj and his IACS banquet staff. In addition, we continue the BBQ and Bocce nights in June, July, and August, along with, the monthly Tuesday Pasta Night both continue with great suc cess. We will also have our 2nd annual Ferragusto celebration on Sunday August 14th, Sum mertime Tea Party, chaired by Esther Beaudette, follows on August 20th. Enzo Paglia, Lo renzo Garrisi and well-known Italian club presidents are in the planning stages of uniting their organizations and par ticipating in a special picnic at Freedom Hill Park in August. (More details forthcoming.) I ask and encourage every mem ber to support these fundrais ing efforts on behalf of the IACS. Your attendance and/ or involvement is sincerely ap preciated. Maria Cicchini, Gas pare Destasi, John LoIacono and the IACS newspaper staff continue making great strides to publish the source of news and information of upcoming events and Center updates that our readers want to see in the Italian American newspaper. Wishing all the dads a Happy Father’s Day! Celebrating the contribution and good deeds that fathers and father figures make for their children’s lives in our community.

It is a happy time to celebrate so many things in the month of June. June 1st is our senior meeting at 10 am. June 5th is Festa Della Rupubblica doors open at 2 pm. June 14th is Flag day. June 19th is Father’s Day, and June 21st Sumer begins.

A very happy birthday to our society members celebrating this birthday in June.

Our June 1st meeting will be sponsored by Story Point Sr. Living, a new facility in our area. We also have Johan

June being dairy month, I have a little history about Ice cream, the all-time favorite treat. In 1987, Alfred Cralle worked in a hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. He no ticed the struggle servers had holding a cone in one hand and pushing ice cream on with the other hand. He invented the ice cream scooper to help make the task easier. The first ice cream parlor in the USA was opened in 1776 in New York City. In 1845 the hand cranked freezer was invented. This helped homemakers make ice cream at home. The ice cream you see in ads is actu ally mashed potatoes because they will not melt while being filmed. Does all this informa tion about ice cream, make you want some delicious ice cream?

Happy Father’s Day to all fa ther’s living or deceased.

Enjoy the beautiful days of Summer. Our July meeting will be July 6th, I am looking for ward to seeing you then.

Enjoy each day, for each day is a gift.

Esther

Sudoku is played on a grid of 9 x 9 spaces. Within the rows and columns are 9 “squares” (made up of 3 x 3 spaces). Each row, column and square (9 spaces each) needs to be filled out with the numbers 1-9, without repeating any numbers within the row, column or square Answer will be reveled in next months paper

The Italian American EDITOR Angela Oberly

ITALIAN EDITOR

Frances Battaglia

LAYOUT &DESIGN American Speedy Printing

WRITING STAFF

Esther Beaudette

Angela Oberly Debbie Booza NEWSPAPER ASSISTANTS

John LoIacono

Maria Cicchini

Gaspare Destasi

PHOTOGRAPHER

Angela Oberly

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

Deadline for submitting material is the 10th of the month.

We reserve the right to edit all copy.

The Italian American is published monthly by the Italian American Cultural Society

At 43843 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038.

Susan

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

June 1 – Wednesday – Senior Meeting – 10am – Italian Cultural Center

June 1 – Wednesday –Italian American Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting – San Marino Club (scholarship) 1685 E. Big Beaver Rd. Troy

June 1 – Wednesday – Conca D’orro Club Meeting – 7 pm –Italian Cultural Center

June 2 – Tuesday – Columbus Day Committee Meeting –6:45 pm – Italian Cultural Center

June 5 – Sunday – Festa della Repubblica – 2 pm – Italian Cultural Center

June 8 – Wednesday – Santa Fara Meeting – 7 pm – Italian Cultural Center

June 13 – Monday – Board of Directors meeting 7 pm –Italian Cultural Center

June 23 – Members Bocce Night – 7pm – Italian Cultural Center

June 26 – Sunday – IACS wine tasting event – more info on page

June 28 – Tuesday – Nonni’s Night – Pasta Dinner – 6-9 pm – Italian Cultural Center – more info on page

*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.*

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Senior Citizen In - Home assistant needed

Share home with Italian Female Senior. Help with errands, light cooking/cleaning, misc. Rent and compensation provided. Great opportunity for the right person! References requested. Please call 973 489 1373 or email - atgltd@optonline.net

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.

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.

JOIN

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

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Exercise for Seniors

If you have never been one to exercise regularly, now is a great time to start exercising. Exercise is super important for older people as it is for younger people

You can reduce the risk of getting Alzheimer's by 30% just by exercising. Getting your heart rate up and challenging your muscles benefits almost every part of your body and it also helps to improves your physical and mental health . Exercise helps maintain a healthy blood pressure, reduces inflammation, improves blood sugar levels, strengthens muscles, bones, and helps with depression and sleep.

Seniors hesitate to exercise because they’re not sure of what type of exercise to do

safely. Any type of movement is better than none at all. If you don't use your muscles, you lose your muscles and eventually it will be difficult to even get up and out of a chair.

You should consider joining a fitness class with a qualified instructor that will help guide you safely thru a challenging, fun workout. Join a Strength & Tone, Gentle Yoga or a chair fitness exercise class that will benefit you greatly! Simply get up and go for a walk.

When it comes to exercise if you have underlying conditions you might want to talk to your doctor first. Exercise is linked to a longer, healthier, happier life, so what are you waiting for?

N.O.I. (Nuovi Orizzonti Italiani)Foundation Inc. Dedicated to the Preservation of the Italian Language and Culture

ANNUNCIO DI ASSUNZIONE DIRETTORE ESECUTIVO (PART TIME)

Si comunica che a partire dal 1o settembre, 2022 si apre la posizione (Part Time) di Direttore Esecutivo per la Fondazione N.O.I. (Nuovi Orizzonti Italiani) Ente Gestore per la Promozione della Lingua e Cultura Italiana nelle scuole d’obbligo (K 12) nella Circoscrizione Consolare di Detroit

I candidati sono pregati di inviare il proprio Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) in formato PDF ai seguenti indirizzi entro il 15 luglio, 2022:

Lino Scamardella, president NOI E mail: linosca@hotmail.com Franco Iaderosa, Direttore NOI E mail : noifdn@aol.com

Il direttore esecutivo sarà responsabile della guida dell'organizzazione e della gestione delle sue operazioni e soggetto a controllo ed indicazioni del Consiglio di Amministrazione, come da Statuto.

Requisiti richiesti:

• Conoscenza della lingua italiana livello madrelingua

• Ottima conoscenza della lingua inglese

• Conoscenza del sistema scolastico americano e italiano (scuole d’obbligo, K 12)

• Conoscenza dei requisiti per l’abilitazione all’insegnamento delle lingue (livello L2) nelle scuole americane

• Conoscenza delle applicazioni WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ZOOM e altre piattaforme virtuali/social,

N.O.I. (Nuovi Orizzonti Italiani)Foundation Inc. Dedicated to the Preservation of the Italian Language and Culture

JOB POSTING

Executive Director of Italian Language Programs (Part Time)

The Foundation N.O.I. (Nuovi Orizzonti Italiani) Ente Gestore for the promotion of the Italian Language and Culture within the Jurisdiction of the Consulate of Italy in Detroit announces the opening of a position as Executive Director of Italian Language Programs beginning September 1st, 2022

Candidates are asked to provide NOI Foundation Board with a current Resume’ (Curriculum Vitae) and a letter of interest by no later than J uly 15th, 2022

Please forward the above documents in PDF form to Lino Scamardella, President NOI Foundation Inc. at linosca@hotmail.com with a CC to Franco Iaderosa at noifdn@aol.com

Role requirements:

• Native Italian Speaker,

• Fluent English Speaker,

• Works closely with the office of the Dirigente Scolastico of the Consulate,

• Communicates with the Consulate of Italy in Detroit when necessary ,

• Makes contacts and stipulates agreements with Districts and Principals regarding implementation of possible new Italian programs,

• Helps with the selection of new teaching staff,

• Prepares the preventivo (proposed language activities and programs) with the treasurer,

• Prepares the consuntivo (report of completed programs and activities) with the treasurer,

• Gathers data from teachers and completes relative forms regarding the number of students, courses and hours of lessons both at the beginning and at the end of the scholastic year,

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Taking Independence to the Next Level

St. Louis Center was proud to start a new education program this year called Independence College. Through hard work and persever ance, 10 residents went through a wide array of classes to teach them the skills necessary to lead more independent lives. The residents of the Center are thankful for your support which allows them to have greater community involvement with access to a wide range of different events, programs, and activities.

After their graduation in April of 2022, the resident graduates are enjoying the benefits they have gained by being more independent. With gained achievements of independence comes greater freedom to do even more in the community.

What Independence Means to The Graduates

On the St. Louis Center Campus, two homes are being used for cultivating an independent environment for the residents. With less hands-on supervision and more ability to do household tasks, the residents are enjoying being more active in their own de cision-making processes. Residents use their social skills and teamwork to complete activities, while supervision watches closely but intervenes less. Tasks like shopping for groceries and cooking dinner in their homes are now being done by the Independence College graduates.

Going places is also more fun with a greater sense of independence. Graduates of the Independence College program now will have more access to outings in the community. In early May many of the graduates were able to attend a Tulip Festival, where they got to see natures beauty and socialize with the community. They will also be attending functions throughout the summer months that include a booth at the Farmers Market, Sights and Sounds of Chelsea, and be ambassadors for the Center at fundraisers.

The Future of Independence College

Each resident at St. Louis Center is able to achieve greater independence in their own way. Every res idents’ goals are different and they are all striving to do their part. Future semesters of Independence College will look different from the one that just ended to meet the needs of the individual attendees. Sheryl and the Social Services Team is working hard to create the next plan for Independence College.

According to the 2020 audit, St. Louis Center administrative and overhead expenses were only 21%, in line with well-managed nonprofit best practices. You can be confident that your donation to the Center is going to good use. St. Louis Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Federal Tax ID: 38-6038121.

Your support helps to provide resources like Independence College. If this or other St. Louis Center Stories of Inspiration – Independence touch your heart, please consider a #benevolentcare donation of any amount by submitting the form below.

As a supporter of St. Louis Center, we thank you for following the residents’ journey of independence. The residents excitedly anticipate sharing more of their independence stories with you. donations to the care of the Center’s residents.

“Independence means they are able to live in a more independent home.”

– Sheryl Mohr, Social Services Supervisor at St. Louis Center.

"Wednesday’s Members Card Nights for the 2021-2022 season ended with a closing party on the 11th of May with great food and plenty of music and singing.

During dinner the guests were

treated to a video providing a trip down memory lane that included a collage of pictures of members and various events that occurred between the years of 2007 and 2017. Many of the guests were surprised

to see themselves, family members and old friends and their eyes remained glued to the big screen.

Tournaments were played in three different card games during the Wednesday

Members Card Nights. The winning teams were given coupons for upcoming Nonna Pasta dinners. The winners are: Scopa – Maria and Nino Brusca, Briscola – Maria and Joe Noe, Tre-Sette – Fiorella

and Rocco DelGreco. "

We have a lot of fun playing cards games and socializing. Come join us when we start-up again in the fall.

Photos of the winning teams taken by Elio Ripari

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Happy Summer! Happy wedding planning! Summer is one of the most popular times of the year to get married so if you just got engaged you’re doing alright. As the sun shines so will your ring in all its glory - pro tip make sure you always keep a jewelry shining pen in your handbag for optimal sparkle. I recommend getting yours from The Mine Company, the product is called Crystal Clear Carats, it’s the best on the market and a woman owned company. Now let's talk about summer wedding trends. Here are my top 5 favorite trends that are happening now and I see lasting for next summer as well:

1. Garden Weddings

2. Fairytale lighting

3. Live Painting/ Wedding Portrait

4. Unusual table layouts

5. Laid back bachelor/ette weekends

Don't worry if there isn't something on my list that makes your heart sing! Feel free to blaze the trail with your own one-of-a-kind wedding details. Always be sure to remember this day Is about the LOVE that you and your significant other share for each other - don't let anything get In the way of that!

With love, Bianca Scarlet

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Join us for the launch of our very own Business Networking Social here at the IACS. This event Is for business professionals looking to connect with others In the community. social social

HISTORY OF REPUBLIC DAY ITALY

It all began after the fall of the fascist regime in Italy, supported by the House of Savoy for more than 20 years.

The House of Savoy was a royal dynasty established in 1003, which gradually grew from a family in power to a massive kingdom with absolute rule. Following the fall and the end

Kingdom of Italy

On March 17, Italy becomes a nation under King Victor Emmanuel II.

of World War II, a referendum was announced by universal suffrage in 1946, to be held on June 2 and June 3. The Italian public gathered to vote for their form of government — for either a monarchy or a republic. On June 10, it was revealed that 45% of voters had chosen the monarchy, whereas 54% of Italians wanted a

republic. The results were clear — Italians ushered in a new chapter of freedom, as declared by the Court of Cassation, and exiled the male members of the royal family — the House of Savoy. The country adopted a new constitution on January 1, 1948, making Italy a unitary parliamentary republic with a permanent ban on the

monarchy to ever rule the country again.

Every year, June 2 is commemorated with official ceremonies, speeches, concerts, and parades across the country, with a hallmark military parade celebration taking place in the capital city of Rome that is broadcast worldwide and can

Constitution of Italy

The consolidation of different states of the peninsula into the single Kingdom of Italy, the Italian unification, occurs. Birth of a Single State of Italy

HOW TO CELEBRATE REPUBLIC DAY ITALY

Devour Italian cuisine

Italian cuisine has invented some of the most mouthwatering delights.

There’s no better way to celebrate the freedom of Italy than by indulging in Roman pizzas and Piedmontese 'Tajarin al ragù' and tossing red tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil into a refreshing caprese salad that replicates the colors of the Italian flag. Choose a

region and recreate one of its traditional dishes!

Sing or listen to the Italian anthem!

If you’ve never heard the national anthem of Italy, now is the day. Composed by Michele Novaro, it’s a beautiful, patriotic tune. Play it at home and (try to) sing along to it by downloading and learning the words.

After winning the government of the republic, Italy adopts a new constitution on January 1

be enjoyed by all. Celebrations take place at Italian embassies all around the world as well, characterized by flag hoisting, painting faces red, green, and white, and going on Italian picnics. Another highlight of the day is the flyover by the Frecce Tricolori. Many aircraft soar through the Italian skies, releasing streaks of white, green, and red smoke. It’s a The national holiday, which was previously celebrated on the first Sunday in June, is made official on June 2. Italian Republic Day

5 FACTS ABOUT ITALY THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

Free fountain of wine

Attend the military parade

The annual military parade held in the center of Rome is an impressive sight. If you’re in Italy or planning to visit it in the summer, make sure you grab a seat along Via dei Fori Imperiali to watch the Military Review this year!

The small town of Caldari di Ortona of Italy has a fountain that flows for 24 hours with locally grown wine.

Fifth most visited country

As of 2018, Italy secured the fifth spot for being the world’s most visited country.

Hotspot for volcanic activity

There are three active volcanoes in Italy, all smoking hot!

Pasta since the 4th century

Research has found that Italians already ate pasta way back in the 4th century B.C., as suggested by paintings in an Italian tomb depicting pasta-making equipment.

Italy has the world’s tiniest country

Spanning just 44 hectares, one-eighth the size of New York’s Central Park, the Vatican city-state in Italy is the smallest country in the world.

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Medical care in English or Italian. We know you're busy and we have you covered. Online Urgent Care P.L.L.C. offers video visits for a variety of medical issues. Visits can be completed right from your home, while at work, or while on the go. English not your first language? No problem! Elena Borrelli is also Fluent in Italian. Visits can be scheduled right from the website or by calling. Complete a quick 15 minute video visit and any necessary testing will be ordered. Any prescription medications will be sent electronically to your pharmacy. A visit link will be sent for you to access from your phone, tablet, or computer. No app download or login required. Online Urgent Care accepts most insurances, and also offers a cash(self-pay) option. Some things we treat include well visits, urinary symptoms, skin infections, rashes, sinus infections, allergic reactions, pink eye, pregnancy testing, minor cuts and wounds, headaches, mouth pain, some medication refills, and post COVID-19 evaluation/testing.

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The Annual

Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition for Michigan High School Students

Audrey Michael, a 19-year old vocal music student from Traverse City West Senior High School is the $1000 First Prize winner of the 28th annual Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition for Michigan High School Students. The Concert of the Finalists of this always exciting event, sponsored by the Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan in cooperation with the Italian American Cultural Society, the Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation, the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, The Detroit Opera, and under the auspices of the Consulate of Italy in Detroit, was held on May 1, at the Italian American Cultural Center, in Clinton Township, with an attentive and enthusiastic crowd in attendance who tributed standing ovations to the outstanding young finalists.

The finalists, chosen from participants who entered the competition from schools throughout the state, were required to sing from memory, to piano accompaniment, their two Italian art songs or opera arias originally submitted to enter the contest. The works performed at the concert included some of the most beautiful songs and arias by Bellini, Bononcini, Donaudy, Donizetti, Gluck, Handel, Leoncavallo, Mozart, Paisiello, Pergolesi, Puccini, Sarti, Torelli, and Tosti. The finaliststwere: Kathryn Haag, and Lily Jenkins, Traverse City Central H.S.; Brendan Lockhart, Waterford Mott H.S.; Molly levin, International Academy, Bloomfield Hills; Grace Watson, Berkley H.S.; Lilli Gray, Lily LaFaive, Audrey Michael, Caleb Mienk, and Bella Wiliford, Traverse City West S.H.S., and Melinda Carlisle, Canton H.S. .The winner, Audrey Michael performed wonderful renditions of Mozart's aria "In uomini, in soldati", from Mozart's opera Cosi' Fan Tutte, and the hauntingly beautiful song "Perduta Ho La Speranza", by Stefano Donaudy. Second Prize was awarded to Lily LaFaive, and Third Prize went to Bella Wiliford, each from Traverse City West S.H.S. Interestingly, the first time that the top three prizes have been won by students from the same school. All the finalists, each of whom received a monetary prize, showed excellent musical preparation and remarkable vocal talent, to the delight of the audience, which included, among others, Enzo Paglia, President of the group of Italian American Clubs Association at the IACS; Lia Adelfi, President of the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan; Maria Capicchioni Harris, Treasurer of the Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation; and Robert and Judith DiGiovanni, sponsors of the Second Prize. The distinguished judges of the competition were: Prof. George Shirley, Detroit icon, and acclaimed tenor of New York's Metropolitan Opera Fame; Prof. Timothy Cheek, vocal coach, writer, and collaborative pianist of worldwide renown; and Prof. John-Paul White, basso, who has appeared in over 1000 performances with major American and European opera companies. The official designated Verdi Opera piano accompanist at the concert was Prof. Kevin Bylsma, piano recitalist, vocal coach, and head of music preparation for Toledo Opera.

Concert the Finalists us by encouraging your students to participate in this exciting event! for Entries: 19,

The aim of the competition is to encourage and help develop talented young Michigan vocalists and to promote appreciation for Italian opera, art songs, and the Italian language. Judging from the enthusiasm demonstrated by both the finalists and the audience, the growing support received from sponsors and other benefactors, this 28th edition of the contest not only fulfilled expectations but also reinforced what has become an annual tradition to showcase some of the best young vocal talents in the state of Michigan competing in the art of bel canto. (submitted by: John Zaretti, Pres. of Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan).

Names of all the finalists shown in the group photo: - from left to right: Caleb Mienk, Kathryn Haag, Lily Jenkins, Brendan Lockhart, Lilly Gray, Grace Watson, Melinda Carlisle, Molly Levin, Bella Wiliford, Lily LaFaive, Audrey Michael)

4/12/2022

Donald "Don" C Casteel Sr

Stephen Blakeslee Fowler

Betty Jane Stiekes

Cherylan Hair

Joseph Kastelan 4/13/2022

Gloria Ann Gould Anna Gregoriades Shirley Ann Gorecki Bruce Wichlacz 4/14/2022

Richard Raymond Kollar

Gerald Norman Cordes

Agnes Lillian Andrus 4/15/2022

Christine Jacqueline Zawacki

William John Reed

Mary Ann Di Santo

Dolores Jane Turner

Ryan Michael Persha 4/16/2022

Marcella Jean Huck Suzanne Miller

4/17/2022

Josephine Mary Fiori 4/18/2022

Daniel Lee Yeary Caroline Zerilli 4/19/2022

Norman David Marvaso Kol Martini Dushaj Dawn Michelle Martens Anthony Viviano

Viola Catherine Galia Alicia Michelle Marshall 4/20/2022

Frances Montana Rosaria Cataldo Lorraine Stomski

Dennis J. Hagadone 4/21/2022

William Francis Smetanka George Pizzimenti John Richard Koscinski 4/22/2022

Carmen Ann Tundo

Donald Edmund Reske Gail Martinelli

Glenn Robert Braun

4/23/2022

Donald Patrick Tevlin

Nancy Joyce Wujek

Julie Ann Hassan Geraldine Mildred Dikowski 4/24/2022

Carolynb Beatrice Taormina Robert Dimitrey Muzichuk Mary Loretta Krzesak 4/25/2022

Stella B. Rogalski

Barbara Ann Niewoit Marlene Ann Cutino 4/26/2022

Harry Yuk Ming Kwok Robin Large 4/27/2022

Dolores Jean Augustine Carl Albert Tocco 4/28/2022

Kathleen Patricia Theut Brian Keith Lutz 4/30/2022

Atiff Barhoum Issa Dr. Binay Prasad

5/1/2022

Norma Beaudin

Kathy Anderson Clifford Robert Shunk 5/2/2022

Richard Donaldson Florence Jean Poprawa Tonin Hoti 5/3/2022

Dennis Keith Brady Francesco Pecorilli 5/4/2022

Luana Pia Cisler

Blagica "Barb" Trbovic Olga Sibo Patricia Mary Fend Harold J Dory Samuel Varghese 5/5/2022

James W Lavigne Leposava V. Shadko

Kenneth Francis Ortman

Harry Szurek

Joseph William Hliebay Roseann Bolone

5/6/2022

Matteo Giovanbatista Iraci Gloria Marie Dobbie 5/7/2022

Toma Camaj

Thomas James Peggie

Thomas Colella

Janet Ellen Herrick

Kirk Oreson

Paul James Cyr

Edith Gertrude Haarz

Donald Robert Collier 5/8/2022

Ann Veronica Morgulec Edwin "Ed" Jon Davis 5/9/2022

Michael James Pakledinaz

Glenna Marie Bonanni

John Michael Ostrowski Thaddeus C. Lasko 5/10/2022

Deda Nikol Dushaj Carol Ann Stout

IN LOVING MEMORY

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: Chairperson, Rosa Orlando, and Mario Evola.

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.

ROBERT DINARDO April 18, - Age

FRANCIS ANTHONY MOCERI Decd. April 14, 2022 - Age 66

ANN MASTROGIOVANNI

Decd. April 24, - Age

GUGLIELMO “BILL” ANTONIO COMMISSO

Decd. April, 16, 2022 - Age 77

MARK CARACCIOLO April 2, 2022 - Age 71

MARILYN “LYNN” VITALE April

CHRISTINA CIMINO April 27, 2022 - Age 61

MARY DIBERNARDO March 25, - Age-97

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BAKERIES

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BANQUET HALLS

IACS Banquet Center

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COUNSELING SERVICES

Essence of Life Counseling

PLLC

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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 ChaplainFr. 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

Festa Della Repubblica

La Festa della Repubblica è una giornata importante per la nostra storia e ricca di grandi iniziative e cerimonie ufficiali.

Dal 1948, per esempio, in via dei Fori Imperiali, a Roma, si tiene una sfilata militare in onore della Repubblica. Negli ultimi anni la sfilata è stata semplificata, per renderla meno costosa e alcuni reparti delle forze armate (per esempio i mezzi corazzati), non sfilano più: con le loro vibrazioni mettevano a rischio i monumenti antichi che sorgono nella zona. La cerimonia attuale prevede dunque la deposizione di una corona d’alloro al Milite Ignoto, simbolo di tutti i caduti in guerra e che non sono mai stati riconosciuti, presso l’Altare della Patria.

A seguire, una parata militare alla presenza delle più alte cariche dello Stato (Presidente della Repubblica, Presidente del Consiglio, ministri ecc…).

Uno dei momenti più spettacolari della parata rimane comunque quello dell’esibizione delle Frecce Tricolori: dieci aerei, di cui nove in formazione e uno solista, che compongono la pattuglia acrobatica più numerosa del mondo.

Gelato!

Per prima cosa: il gelato ti fa bene, non credere a chi ti dice il contrario! Ed ecco perché. Il gelato fornisce all'organismo tutti i nutrienti di cui ha bisogno: carboidrati, proteine e grassi, soprattutto quando si sceglie un gusto a base di panna e latte (le cosiddette creme), oltre a vitamine e sali minerali, particolarmente abbondanti nei gusti alla frutta.

Il gelato è inoltre altamente digeribile e per questo può sostituire un pasto completo, soprattutto durante l'estate, quando le bollenti temperature italiane non invogliano a mangiare pasti abbondanti. Inoltre, il gelato aiuta a reintegrare i liquidi facilmente persi con il sudore perché contiene acqua, il che lo rende una buona opzione quando si desidera uno spuntino dopo l’attività fisica. Intendiamoci, quanto scritto

sopra vale solo per il gelato artigianale, quello realizzato senza grassi idrogenati e coloranti; non vale per il gelato industriale, e nemmeno per quei cumuli iper-soffici e dai colori sgargianti che si vedono in alcune gelaterie, realizzati con gel industriali preconfezionati e miscele piene di additivi chimici.

Il gelato artigianale è meno grasso e contiene meno aria del gelato industriale e viene servito a una temperatura più alta. Questi fattori gli conferiscono un gusto molto più ricco. Il gelato artigianale è prodotto in quantità minori, in quanto non utilizza gli ingredienti a lunga conservazione utilizzati a livello industriale, il che è garanzia di freschezza.

Quando è stato inventato il gelato? La storia "moderna" del gelato inizia nel Rinascimento con l'alchimista

Cosimo Ruggieri, a cui viene attribuita la creazione del primo gusto di gelato presso la corte dei Medici a Firenze, il fior di latte. Il gelato ha un predecessore nel sorbetto, una sostanza fredda e sciropposa a base di zucchero di canna, petali di fiori e frutta, inventata dagli arabi in Sicilia. Gli arabi coltivavano infatti ben 400 diversi tipi di fiori per insaporire i loro sorbetti.

Infine, ma non meno importante, lo sapevi che mangiare il gelato stimola la produzione di serotonina, l'ormone della felicità, che a sua volta aiuta a combattere lo stress? Si dice che l'effetto sia amplificato quando il gelato si gusta seduti comodamente o passeggiando tranquillamente in una piazza italiana.

Taormina

Il Teatro Antico di Taormi

na è il secondo teatro del suo genere più grande in Sicilia, dopo il Teatro Greco di Sir acusa. Costruito nel III secolo aC, scavato nella dura roccia del Monte Tauro, poteva ac cogliere migliaia di spettatori. Furono i Greci, che avevano occupato la zona di Taormina nel 403 aC, a costruire il te atro, rimaneggiato un secolo dopo dai Romani, che con quistarono Taormina e ne fe cero una colonia romana.

Il Teatro Antico di Taormina si trova su un promontorio che offre una magnifica vista sulla costa ionica e sull'Etna. I greci erigevano i loro edifici

e monumenti più importan ti in armonia con la natura. Così come la luce e l'aria fil travano attraverso le colonne, anche l’ambiente naturale si integrava perfettamente con l'architettura del teatro.

Inoltre, la sua forma per metteva un'acustica perfetta in tutti i settori. In epoca tar do imperiale il teatro fu adat tato per ospitare i giochi dei gladiatori e, successivamente, con la caduta dell'Impero Ro mano d'Occidente, cadde in disuso. I marmi e le colonne monumentali furono rimossi dalla struttura. Solo nel XX secolo alcuni elementi della struttura originaria sono stati

ripristinati grazie ad un im portante intervento di restau ro.

Il teatro greco-romano era costituito da tre zone: la sce na, l'orchestra e la cavea. La scena (o palcoscenico), sit uata di fronte alla cavea, è la parte dove recitavano gli attori. La cavea (auditorium) era costituita da una scalinata che si allargava progressiva mente verso l'alto; era dove sedevano gli spettatori. L'or chestra era nella parte più bassa del teatro, dove i musi cisti suonavano la musica che accompagnava la tragedia o la commedia.

Dagli anni ’50 del ‘900, il Te

In Italia furti d’auto in aumento

atro Antico di Taormina è utilizzato in estate per varie forme di intrattenimento che

vanno dal teatro ai concerti, dall'opera al balletto. Può os pitare fino a 10.000 spettatori.

La classifica delle auto più rubate in Italia nel 2021. La Fiat Panda resta la "preferita" dei ladri d'auto in Italia.

Quali sono i modelli di auto più rubate in Italia? Nei primi mesi del 2022 è stato registra to un aumento dei furti d’au to del 25% , rispetto allo st esso periodo del 2021. Dopo lo stop “forzato” a causa della pandemia, i ladri sono tornati in azione. Oltre ai furti, è au mentata anche la percentuale di vetture che non tornano ai legittimi proprietari, nonos tante le denunce e l’interven to delle forze dell’ordine.

Quali sono le auto più rubate in Italia nel 2021: la classifica Ai vertici della classifica delle auto preferite dai ladri si con ferma, per il secondo anno, la Fiat Panda, prima assolu ta, seguita da 500, Punto e Y,

mentre al quinto posto arriva la Golf. A oggi, la quota degli autoveicoli rubati e poi re cuperati arriva al 37%, il che significa che quasi due auto su tre rubate nel nostro Paese non tornano nel garage del legittimo proprietario, e spar iscono nel nulla, in direzione di mercati esteri oppure uti lizzate per alimentare il busi ness dei pezzi di ricambio come riportato dal Corriere della Sera.

Il primato dell’Italia

L’Italia scala le classifiche eu ropee quanto a furti d’auto.

L’attività dei ladri nei primi mesi di quest’anno è tornata a crescere, dopo il fisiolog ico rallentamento causato dall’emergenza sanitaria e dalle restrizioni degli sposta menti. E, come non bastasse, si è ridotta anche la percen

tuale di recupero delle auto rubate nel Paese. Sec ondo il «Dossier sui fur ti d’auto» elaborato da LoJack Italia, so cietà del gruppo CalAmp leader nelle soluzioni telematiche per l’auto motive, sono oltre un mili one i veicoli spariti nel nulla negli ultimi 10 anni: di questi 682 mila cono autovetture, mentre la restante parte è composta da moto, veicoli commerciali leggeri e mezzi pesanti. Dove si rubano più auto in Italia

Le regioni maggiormente colpite dai furti d’auto sono Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Si cilia e Lombardia. In ques ti territori è stato registrato circa l’83% dei furti nazion ali, con la Campania che ha riconquistato il triste prima to, con oltre 19 mila casi. E nella graduatoria delle re gioni più colpite, seguono a distanza Lazio (13.391), Pug lia (12.700), Sicilia (8.498) e Lombardia (8.188).

Ciao a tutti!

‘Ciao’ è una delle parole che noi italiani usiamo più spesso nella giornata, ed è probabil mente la parola italiana più famosa all'estero (beh, dopo la parola ‘pizza’!). Eppure, le origini della parola ‘ciao’ non hanno nulla a che vedere con l’espressione di fa miliarità che usiamo oggi per salutare qualcuno che conos ciamo bene. ‘Ciao’ deriva da un antico saluto veneziano, 's'ciavo', cioè 'schiavo' (sot tinteso: tuo), che si usava per esprimere rispetto. 'S'ciavo' discende a sua volta dal latino 'sclavus', che ha lo stesso significato ed era us ato per indicare i popoli di etnia slava, da cui proveniva il maggior numero di schiavi nel Mediterraneo.

Originariamente dunque, ‘ciao’ non significava altro che ‘schiavo suo’ o ‘servo vostro’. Lungi dal significato di saluto confidenziale che ha oggi, ciao era un saluto che esprimeva sottomissione e rispetto, sincero o semplice mente come galateo. Signifi

cava mettersi simbolicamente a disposizione dell'altro come servitore. È solo nel 1818 che troviamo la prima testimo nianza scritta della parola "ciao", ma si pensa che l'abi tudine di salutare qualcuno dichiarandosi suo schiavo sia iniziata nel XV secolo. La parola ‘ciao’, che ebbe orig ine nel nord Italia e in seguito si diffuse nel resto del paese, finì poi per perdere le sue connotazioni servili e per es sere usato come saluto infor male da tutte le classi. Ecco un piccolo ripasso sull'uso della parola 'ciao': è una forma di saluto ami chevole che si usa con ami ci, parenti e familiari; si usa ‘ciao’ quando si incontra e si saluta qualcuno a cui ci si rivolge usando il 'tu'; quando ci si rivolge a qualcuno usan do il formale 'lei', ad esempio in situazioni di lavoro o con le persone più anziane, invece di ciao, si usa 'Buongiorno' (quando ci si incontra) e 'Ar rivederci' (quando si va via).

“Mai il pubblico di un teatro ha avuto innanzi a sé uno spettacolo simile.” Così scriv eva Goethe del Teatro Greco di Taormina nel suo celebre diario di viaggio ‘Viaggio in Italia’.

Bandiere Blu 2022

Bandiere Blu 2022: ecco i 210 Comuni premiati, la Li guria ancora prima. Sono 14 i nuovi ingressi: anche Ric cione, Pietrasanta e Isola di Capo Rizzuto

Sono 210 i Comuni italiani che quest'anno hanno otte

nuto la Bandiera Blu, il rico noscimento alle località riv ierasche e ai porti turistici più incontaminati e sostenibili, assegnato dalla Fondazione per l'educazione ambientale (Fee), ong internazionale con sede in Danimarca. I Comuni

premiati sono 9 in più rispet to ai 201 dello scorso anno: 14 sono i nuovi ingressi, 5 i Comuni non confermati. Ot tengono la Bandiera Blu an che 82 approdi turistici. Bandiere blu 2022, ecco le lo calità balneari migliori d'Ital

ia: chi entra e chi esce Le 14 new entry fra i Comu ni sono Alba Adriatica in Abruzzo, Caulonia e Isola di Capo Rizzuto in Calabria, Is pani in Campania, Riccione e San Mauro Pascoli in Emilia Romagna, Porto Recanati nelle Marche, Cannobio in Piemonte, Castro, Rodi Gar ganico e Ugento in Puglia, Budoni in Sardegna, Furci Si culo in Sicilia, Pietrasanta in Toscana. Non sono stati con fermati quest'anno San Mau ro Cilento e Sapri in Cam pania, Ventotene nel Lazio, le Isole Tremiti e Otranto in Puglia. I criteri per l'asseg nazione della Bandiera Blu sono assoluta validità delle acque di balneazione, effi cienza della depurazione e della gestione dei rifiuti, aree pedonali, piste ciclabili, arre do urbano, aree verdi, servizi in spiaggia, abbattimento delle barriere architettoniche, corsi d'educazione ambien tale, strutture alberghiere,

Quando sarà eliminato l’obbligo di indossare le mascherine al chiuso?

Quando sarà eliminato l’ob bligo di indossare le masch erine al chiuso e dove servo no ancora

L’obbligo di indossare le mascherine al chiuso è sta to prorogato fino a giugno e solo per alcune attività. Ma ci sono delle differenze: in al cuni casi servono le Ffp2, in altri no. E sul lavoro c’è una distinzione fondamentale tra pubblico e privato.

La data da fissare sul cal endario è il 15 giugno. Solo allora si consumerà l'addio alle mascherine, nella sper anza che non sia solo un arrivederci a settembre. In tanto, nonostante da diver si giorni sia finito l'obbligo di indossare i dispositivi di protezione individuale nella maggior parte dei luoghi, di mascherine in giro continu ano a vedersene molte. Nei supermercati, negozi e cen tri commerciali, ad esempio, dove l'obbligo è finito il pri mo maggio. In ogni caso la

regola sarà in vigore ancora per un altro mese e solo per alcune attività. Sempre che il governo non decida di pro rogare l'obbligo all'ultimo minuto come successo nelle scorse settimane per la sca denza di maggio, ma sembra uno scenario davvero im probabile.

Le mascherine sono ancora obbligatorie – fino al 15 gi ugno – in una serie di luoghi e per un certo tipo di attività: cinema, teatri e sale da con certo palazzetti dello sport mezzi di trasporto pubbli co, sia locale che a lunga percorrenza scuole posti di lavoro ospedali e residenze sanita rie assistenziali

Tra i punti di questa lista, però, ci sono delle differen ze che vanno sottolineate. In cinema, teatri, sale da con certo, palazzetti dello sport,

mezzi di traspor to – tutti, dall'au tobus all'aereo – è anco ra obbli gatoria la mascher ina Ffp2. Per quan to riguar da la scuo la, invece, basta la chirur gica, ma l'obbligo sarà in vigore fino alla fine dell'anno scolastico, compreso lo svol gimento dell'esame di matu rità. Anche negli ospedali e Rsa basta la chirurgica, così come sul posto di lavoro, dove però è stato creato un doppio binario: se da un lato i lavoratori della Pubblica amministrazione devono se

guire la circolare del ministro Brunetta, che consiglia l'uso della mascherina senza alcun obbligo, nel settore privato le parti sociali e il governo han no rinnovato il protocollo che prevede l'obbligo di indossare il dispositivo di protezione –oltre ad altre regole su distan ziamento e sicurezza a livello sanitario – sia all'aperto che

servizi d'utilità pubblica san itaria, informazioni turistiche certificazione ambientale del le attività istituzionali e delle strutture turistiche, pesca sostenibile.

La Liguria conferma 32 local ità. Seguono con 18 Bandiere la Campania, la Toscana e la Puglia. Sono 17 i riconos cimenti per la Calabria e le Marche. La Sardegna raggi unge 15 località, l'Abruzzo sale a 14, la Sicilia a 11. Il Lazio scende a 10, rimangono invariate le 10 bandiere del Trentino Alto Adige. L'Emil ia Romagna vede premiate 9 località, sono riconfermate le 9 Bandiere del Veneto. La Basilicata conferma le sue 5 località, il Piemonte sale a 3 Bandiere, il Friuli Venezia Gi ulia conferma le 2 dell'anno precedente. Il Molise rimane con 1 Bandiera, come la Lom bardia. Le Bandiere sui laghi salgono a 17, con un nuovo ingresso (Cannobio, sul Lago Maggiore in Piemonte).

al chiuso. L'appuntamento per rivedere il protocollo non è stato fissato, ma si parla di un nuovo incontro a giugno. Probabilmente prima del 15, quando diremo addio alle mascherine. Forse per sem pre.

Risotto

Il risotto è oggi uno dei piatti italiani più apprezzati, ma in realtà si tratta di una prelibatezza piuttosto recente. Largamente usato in Oriente da millenni, il riso era importato dagli antichi romani che lo utilizzavano come medicinale bevendone il brodo di cottura e buttando via la parte solida; al massimo era considerato un bizzarro cibo per i ricchi. Fino al 1400, il riso veniva venduto principalmente nelle farmacie, come medicinale e pianta esotica.

Il risotto, il modo più diffuso di gustare il riso in Italia, è originario del nord Italia, in particolare delle regioni Lombardia, Veneto e Piemonte; da lì si è diffuso in numerose versioni in tutto il paese. Esistono infatti diversi tipi di risotto, e quasi nessuno con una ricetta precisa o con un solo tipo di riso riconosciuto come il più adatto; vanno bene Arborio, Carnaroli e Roma. Gli altri ingredienti variano a seconda della ricetta da preparare.

C'è però un consenso generale sulla corretta procedura, che prevede di tostare il riso in padella, quindi cuocerlo a fuoco basso, aggiungendo piccole quantità di brodo

piano piano per consentire ai chicchi di riso di rilasciare l'amido nel liquido, creando una consistenza liscia e cremosa. Il brodo può essere di carne, pesce o verdure. Quando il riso è cotto, la pentola viene tolta dal fuoco per la fase di mantecatura, durante la quale si uniscono un po' di burro e Parmigiano Reggiano grattugiato. La chiave per un risotto perfetto è renderlo il più cremoso e liscio possibile.

Ottimo in tutte le stagioni, il risotto può essere abbinato a svariate verdure, come zucca o funghi in autunno, carciofi o asparagi in primavera. In estate sono ideali i risotti di pesce, come il risotto con i gamberi. Per dare un tocco sfizioso al risotto, vi si può grattugiare sopra del tartufo. Altre varianti sono tipiche di certe zone o regioni, come il risotto alla milanese (Milano), il risotto al Barolo (Piemonte), o risi e bisi (Veneto). Ci sono infinite combinazioni di ingredienti e sapori che si possono provare in un risotto, e chiunque può usare la propria creatività per realizzare la versione che più gli piace.