MARCH 2016 PUBLISHED BY THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY VOLUME, XXXVI No. 3 43843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Township, MI 48038 - Phone (586) 228-3030 ext 15 - FAX (586) 228-1678 - Email iacs@iasconline.com
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MARCHing at the IACS
Culture - Social - Entertainment Events The Italian American Cultural Society is hosting a variety of events throughout the month of March starting out with Ladies Night Out on Thursday, March 3rd. The ever popular Ladies Night Out continues
its ninth year attracting many local businesses and vendors carrying health and beauty products, jewelry, and fashion accessories. Ladies attending are served a complimentary glass of wine, a delicious plated
dinner, dessert, and endless shopping. In collaboration with the Consulate of Italy in Detroit, the IACS proudly welcomes author Umberto Mucci, who will present his book, We the Italians. Two flags, One heart. One hundred interviews about Italy and the US on Friday, March 4th, at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Maria Luisa Lapresa, Consul of Italy in Detroit will be in attendance along with Robert Cannon, Clinton Township Supervisor. cont. on page 14
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS IACS Members Night Every Wednesday 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Lenten Friday Fish Feast – March 4th – March 25th – Buffet Served 4pm. – 8 p.m. March 2 – Wednesday – IACS Senior Membership meeting – 10:00 a.m. – Italian Cultural Center March 2 – Wednesday – Italian American Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting – Palazzo Grande (Networking), 54460 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp. – 6:00 p.m. Board Meeting; 6:30 p.m. General Membership Meeting March 3 – Thursday – Ladies Night Only – Doors open 6 p.m. – dinner 7 p.m., $30 IACS member - $35 non/member. (See flyer in newspaper) March 4 – Friday – Meet Umberto Mucci, author of We the Italians, 7 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Center. Books will be available for purchase. (see flyer in newspaper) March 5 – Saturday - The FADM will hold its Annual Charity GALA at the Palazzo Grande. Join
in celebrating Abruzzese Heritage and cuisine in our highlight event of the year. We will be honoring our Member of the Year. Awarded to a member who has unselfishly given of their time and talents to move the FADM forward. Music by Eclipse. Raffle prizes. Tickets are $65 per person / Under 21 - $50 per person. Call Frank Serraiocco at 313-527-6193 for tickets and information. See you there. March 6 – Sunday – Bellini Opera Foundation and IACS present Concerto Italiano di Musica Classica, Arie, e Canzoni Napoletane” at the Italian Cultural Center. (See flyer in newspaper) March 8 – Tuesday – 12 p.m. “Festa Della Donna 2016” Luncheon at the Palazzo Grande. Tickets are $30. Contact Serafina Loria at 586-677-9751 for tickets and additional information. March 10 – Thursday - Regional Dinner – Featuring Region of Puglia, at the Italian Cultural Center. $30/person. (See flyer in newspaper) Prepaid reservations – 586-228-3030 or 586-421-5155
March 13 – Sunday - San Francesco Church will be hosting its annual Dinner Dance at Penna’s of Sterling. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. with a sit-down dinner served at 4:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Pino Marelli. Tickets are $55.00 per person sold in advance (absolutely no tickets sold at the door). This Year’s honorees will be Lorraine Frontera, Concetta (Connie) Galati, and Rosa Balsamo. This is a fundraising Event -- all proceeds go directly to the church for maintenance and preservation. For tickets/information call Geraldine Calderone 586-294-8698 or Sharon Ruggiroli 313-882-5132. March 16 - Wednesday IACS Book Club will meet at 1:00 P.M. to discuss the Martian. Please contact Sandy Tornberg for additional information at 586-907-6631. March 16 – Wednesday – Representative from the Italian Consulate in Detroit at the Italian Cultural Center, 1:00 p.m. March 16 – Wednesday – Feast of St. Joseph Mass and Dinner at the Italian Cultural Center, (See flyer in newspaper)
March 20 – Palm Sunday – IACS Gioventu’ Festa dei Bambini at the Italian Cultural Center, Dinner 3 p.m. Kids activities, tree lifting for children. (See flyer in newspaper).
March 27 – Sunday - Easter Brunch at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center- Prepaid Reservations required – 586-2283030 – 586-421-5155
March 21 – Monday - San Francesco Church will celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph at 7:00 p.m. with a solemn mass followed with the Blessing of bread and traditional soup. If you would like to help or contribute please contact Rosa Manzella.
April 7 – Thursday - The
March 25 – Friday - Deadline for the Miss Abruzzese Pageant. We are looking for qualifying young ladies for both the Miss Abruzzese and Miss Abruzzese Jr. The winner(s) of our pageant will go on to compete for the Miss Columbus Day Queen Pageant. We are looking for qualifying young ladies for both the Miss Abruzzese and Miss Abruzzese Jr. categories. Sign up now. For information and applications call Pam Vanderzeil at 586945-5570 or Enzo Paglia at 586-207-1063.
FADM will hold its monthly general membership meeting at the Italian American Club of Livonia. Bus service will be provided to members. Call Clarice Squillace at 586381-3700 for reservations and information. General membership meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month unless otherwise stated. Call Enzo Paglia at 586-207-1063. April 8 – Friday - Regional Dinner – Featuring Regions of Campania and Basilicata, at the Italian Cultural Center. $30/person. (Details forthcoming) Prepaid reservations April 20 – Wednesday IACS Book Club will meet at 1:00 P.M. Please contact Sandy Tornberg for additional information at 586-907-6631. April 20 – Wednesday Representative from the Italian Consulate in Detroit at the Italian Cultural Center, 1:00 p.m.
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IACS SENIORS CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE the hospital. She just experienced Code Blue. I hope by the time you read this, she is recovered and doing good.
ESTHER BEAUDETTE
This month’s article will be a little shorter than usual due to the fact I just received a phone call about my sister, who is in
Our March meeting is on the 2nd of May. Gene and Shirley Fedeli will be presenting a program about St. Joseph altars. Hope to see all of you at the meeting. Happy Easter to all of you. Enjoy each day – for each day is a gift. Esther
NIGHT DINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
During Lent, Nonna Night Dinners will be interrupted begining February 11th until Thursday, March 31st.
AUTHOR UMBERTO MUCCI COMING TO IACS
Available Fridays in 2016!
Wedding and Shower Combination Specials
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Umberto Mucci has included a visit to the IACS in his first promotional tour of the U.S. He will be presenting his book We the Italians. Two Flags, One Heart. One Hundred Interviews About Italy and the US at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, March 4, 2016. Special guests for the evening will be
Friday, March 2016 the Consul of Italy in Detroit, Dr. Maria Luisa Lapresa, and Jennifer Baross and Jack Johnson, director and producer of the documentary film, “Parducci: The Man Who Made Detroit Beautiful”. For this book Umberto has chosen the best 100 interviews he has conducted between 2012 and 2015, both in the US and in Italy. His interviews
with Dr. Lapresa and Ms. Baross and Mr. Johnson appear in the book. Copies of the book will be available for purchase that evening, which Dr. Mucci will graciously autograph. Please join us for what is sure to be an interesting and enjoyable event. For additional information call 586-2283030.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2016 VERDI OPERA VOCAL COMPETITION AND REMINDER FOR STUDENT ENTRIES DEADLINE
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Ten finalists will be selected from the entries received, and those finalists will perform in a live concert in front of an audience at the Concert of the Finalists, scheduled for Sunday, May 1, 2016, at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038, Phone: (586) 228-3030. The First Prize winner will receive $1,000, with Second and Third prize winners being awarded $300 and $200 respectively, and each of the other finalists will receive a monetary prize of $50. The prizes are sponsored by the Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation. The finalists will receive invaluable help and support from the three distinguished judges who will review their performance at the end of the concert. Importantly, every participant
in the competition will be able to explore the wonderful world of classical Italian songs and opera arias and to test their talent in this challenging art form. This competition has earned a reputation as Michigan’s top classical singing contest for high school students. Please check-out the information in the Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan’s website www. verdioperatheatre.com - click on Vocal Competition - regarding the List of Schools that have participated through the years, the Repertory Sample listing all the songs/arias performed by participants, and the posters showing photos and newspaper articles about many of the past winners. Several finalists and winners of this vocal competition are presently performing with various opera companies in the
USA and abroad, and one in particular, soprano Caitlin Lynch, winner of the 1998 edition of the competition, has made her debut at New York’s Metropolitan Opera in 2013, performing the role of Biancofiore in Riccardo Zandonai’s opera “Francesca da Rimini” and has subsequently returned there to perform in the world premiere of Nico Muhly’s opera “Two Boys”. The public is invited to attend this exciting annual event, to hear and to cheer on these outstanding young talents. For more information please contact John Zaretti, President of the Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan, via e-mail at verdiopera@comcast.net, or by phone at (734) 5524236, or Barbara Smith, at the IACS, barb@iacsonline.com, (586) 2283030. Arrivederci!
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Regional Italian Dinner Thursday, March 10th, 2016
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Badamo, Linda A. (nee Agazzi) Age 50 Feb. 3, 2016. Beloved wife of Michael for 22 years. Loving mother of Briana Badamo. Dearest daughter of Giovan Battista and Iolanda Agazzi. Dear sister of Sandra (Paul) Chimenti, Lisa Agazzi and Giovan S.(Caterina) Agazzi. Also survived by her grandmother Gina Ugolini in Italy and many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-9pm with a 7pm Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Pkwy(16 Mile Rd.). Funeral Saturday Instate 9:30am at St. John Vianney 54045 Schoenherr Rd. (S. of 25 Mile Rd.) until time of Mass at 10 am.
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Advantages to being an IACS Member: • • •
IACS Membership - Levels and Benefits
Monthly home delivery of the Italian American Cultural Society newspaper; Free dinner for children under 5 during Nonna Nite with Family, Family & Friends, Patron, Benefactor, or Lifetime membership levels;
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Discounted Italian language classes; Special 20% coupons at Carson are at Partridge Discounted Italian language classes; Discounted IACS special events over $25. Creek Mall only. Must have a valid IACS Discounted IACS special events over $25. membership ID to participate.
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Special 20% discount on all baked goodsPLEASE including CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP LEVEL: Family - $80 – Two adult members and children in same household. Gioventu’ Family - $80 wedding cakes at Il Fornaio Bakery, 13689 23 Mile Senior - $30 Family Senior& Couples - $60 Gioventu’ Couple - $60or-grandchildren Individual18(Under Friends - $120 – Two adult members; all children years andage 60) - $40 LAYOUT & DESIGN Road in Shelby Township; and includes two (2) adult guests of the memberhousehold. at an IACS event at member’sFamily price. - $80 Family - $80 –younger, Two adult members and children in same Gioventu’
traditional Italian culture. Your membership helps to makeSociety the IACS responsive Every member strengthens the Italian American Cultural to bettermore educate and preserve to ourthe Italian American community it serves.
Special discount for IACS members on advertising Your membership for itself. Yourpays membership pays for itself. in the IACS newspaper;
One-year subscription to the Italian American newspaper; One-year subscription to the Italian American newspaper;
EDITOR Barbara L. Smith
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PLEASE CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP LEVEL:
Senior - $30 Senior Couples - $60 Gioventu’ Couple - $60 - Individual (Under age 60) - $40
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Patron - $250 – Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years - $120 – Two adult members; all children or grandchildren 18 years and • Giuseppe’s International Oil & Vinegars Family - $1.00 & Friends Printing and younger; Includes four guests at member’s prices. younger, and includes two (2)– adult guests of the member at an event at member’s off each bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Benefactor - $410 Two adult members in same household andIACS all children or grandchildren 18 price. Aged Balsamic Vinegar (200ml size & up); The - $250 years and adult younger; Includes six member’s price; $100 gift certificate – good Patron – Two members inguests sameat household and allIACS children or grandchildren 18 years Mall at Partridge Creek – 586/263-4200; www. towards all IACS special events. DISTRIBUTION and younger; Includes four guests at member’s prices. giuseppesoils.com; Lifetime - $5,000 – Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 Benefactor - $410 – Two adult members in atsame household andIACS all children or grandchildren 18 Lelio D’Aristotile years and younger; Includes 10 guests member’s price; a $100 gift certificate – good towards all IACS special events.at member’s price; $100 IACS gift certificate – good years and– younger; Includes six guests • Dr. David Guzzardo – Chiropractor – New Patients A free consultation, free exam, and half off on x-rays towards all IACS special events. Upon receipt of payment, you may start enjoying the benefits of membership. March 2016 – 39725 Garfield, Clinton Twp., 586/286-6616; Lifetime $5,000 – Two isadult members inthrough same household all checks children or grandchildren 18 WRITING STAFF Membership prorated and good January 2017.and Make payable to IACS. www.guzzardochiropractic.com; Esther Beaudette -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------years and younger; Includes 10 guests at member’s price; a $100 IACS gift certificate – good IACSspecial MEMBERSHIP Antonio DiGiorgio • St. Clair Eye, Charles G. Shermetaro, O.D. – 15% all IACS towards events.APPLICATION
discount on lenses, frames, and non-prescription LAST NAME FIRST NAME DATE OF BIRTH sunglasses. Not to be used with insurances, otherreceipt of Upon payment, you may start enjoying the benefits of membership. March 2016 discounts, or on contact lenses. 48873 Hayes Rd. @ FIRST NAME DATE OF BIRTH Membership isSPOUSE’S prorated and good through January 2017. Make checks payable to IACS. 22 Mile – (586) 247-2121;
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landscape purchase of $2,500 or above. REFERRAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: HOME PROGRAM, our current, past, or new customers LAST NAME receive discounts or local gift cards with every SPOUSE’S FIRST Signature NAME of Applicant: signed referral. 586/263-0641 – www.sclawnscape. com; Visa/MasterCard/Discover Card #
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Call Center: 586-228-3030 – 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Attorney Armand Velardo – Free consultation and OFFICE USE ONLY 10% discount on legal services. (Acquisitions; Civil and Commercial Litigation; Corporate Planning; ADDRESS – CITYReceived – STATE – ZIP Paid By Renewal Month/Year Member Years Estate Planning; Family Law; Mergers; Personal Injury; Probate; Real Estate Transactions;TELEPHONE NUMBERS: HOME CELLULAR EMAIL Shareholder Disputes; Tax Issues; Arbitrator; Facilitator; and Mediator.) Signature of Applicant: Date:
Exp/Date CID Code ANNOUNCEMENT Patronato Call Center: 586-228-3030 – 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township,ITAL-UIL MI 48038 OFFICE USE ONLY At the Italian American Cultural Received Paid By Renewal Month/Year Member Years Society Banquet & NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Conference Center Please note that the COMITES of Detroit, located at 48770 Van Dyke Avenue - Shelby Continues on Thursdays Township, MI 48317-2571 is open to the public as follows: 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon Mondays and Fridays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM For further information, Please call For any information please call Teria Delorenzo at 586-262-7482 In emergency please call Mr. Domenico Ruggirello, Comites President, at 586-255-8228. Ms. Rita Barile 734-421-3460 Visa/MasterCard/Discover Card #
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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.
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HOLY WEEK SERVICES Palm Sunday, March 20 8:00am Blessing of palms and procession Distribution of palms after Masses Holy Thursday, March 24 Mass at 7:30 pm-Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament-All Night Good Friday, March 25 1:00 pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion & Death Holy Communion, The Way of the Cross and Divine Mercy Novena Holy Saturday, March 26 Divine Mercy Novena- 3:00pm Easter Vigil Mass- 7:30pm Easter Sunday, March 27 Masses: 8:00am 10:00am (Italian) 12:00 Noon Confessions-Before and after services and Masses Divine Mercy Sunday Services, April 3 Confessions-2:00pm Mass and Devotions-3:00pm
Divine Mercy Novena Daily: after 8:00am Masses Happy Easter to All-Buona Pasqua!
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CRACCHIOLO, Giuseppa (nee Saputo) age 98, Feb. 2, 2016 Beloved wife of the late Frank “Ciccio” Cracchiiolo. Dearest mother of Josephine (Gaetano) Ponte, Rosaria “Sara” (Vincent) Manzo and Anna (Rosario “Ross”) Orsini. Proud grandmother of Nick, Vitalba, Salvatore, Sal, Frank, Mandy and great grandmother of 14. Also survived by many
Tickets $20 per person and includes Afterglow with refreshments Make checks payable to Bellini Opera
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Fridays – 7:15 P.M. February 19 •February 26 March 4 • March 11 • March 18 Padre Giuseppe Licciardi
nieces, nephews and dear friends. Member of the Balestrate Club and Loggia Yolanda. Visitation was on Fri. 3-9pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Township) 54880 VanDyke @ 25 Mile Rd. Funeral Mass took place on Saturday 10:00am at SanFrancesco Church 22870 S. Nunneley Rd. Entombment Resurrection. Share memories with the family at their “On-Line Guest Book” @ WujekCalcaterra.com
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PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE IACS ATTORNEYS J.B.Bieske and Jenifer Alfonsi 19991 Hall Road Macomb Twp., MI 48044 800-331-3530 fax 586-977-8444 www.ssdfighter.com Aiello, Mark Anthony 535 Griswold St #1650 Detroit, MI 48226 313-964-4900 Lucido & Manzella, PC Attorneys & Counselors at Law 39999 Garfield Road Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-228-3900 Marchese, Giorgio 43455 Schoenherr Rd Ste.7 Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-323-2300 BAKERIES Bommarito Bakery Michigan Italian Bakery, Inc 21830 Greater Mack Ave St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 586-772-6731 fax 772-6556 Il Fornaio Bakery 13689 23 Mile Road Shelby Twp., MI 48315 586-566-5280 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 Salvatore S Aragona DDS 37020 Garfield Rd. Suite T-4 Clinton Twp., MI 48036 586-2630-4060 www.aragonadentistry.com FINANCIAL ADVISING Donadio Financial Services 47718 Van Dyke Avenue Shelby Twp, MI 48317 www.DonadioFinancialServices.com 586-737-2000
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 FUNERAL HOMES Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes St. Clair Shores & Sterling Heights 586-777-0557 or 586-977-7300 Lee Ellena Funeral Home, Inc. 46530 Romeo Plank Road Macomb Twp., MI 48044 586-412-8999 Resurrection Funeral Home 40800 Hayes Road Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-412-3000 Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 54880 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Twp., MI 48316 586-677-4000 HAIR SALONS Pomponi’s Hair Shop 4728 Rochester Road Royal Oak, MI 48073 HPomponis@yahoo.com 248-585-5979 or 588-4464 HOME HEALTH CARE Walkar’s Home Relief Services 5005 E. 14 Mile Road Sterling Heights, MI 48310 (586)264-3550 www.walkars.com HOME MAINTENENCE C & M Painting Free Estimates Senior Discount Interior/Exterior Call or Text Mario Evola 586-744-5989 INSURANCE AGENCIES Lucido Insurance Agency 39999 Garfield Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-286-8200 Auto • Home • Business • Life • Health • Financial Planning LANDSCAPING SC Lawnscape, LLC Macomb Twp., MI 586-263-0641 POLISHED CONCRETE Creative Surfaces, Inc 20500 Hall Road Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-226-2950 www.cre8tivesurfaces.com info@cre8tivesurfaces.com
PHYSICIANS Skardarasy, MD Charles Si’ Parla Italiano 33464 Schoenherr Ste 160 Sterling Heights, MI 48312 586-258-3775 RETIREMENT LIVING Villa Bella of Clinton Township 15894 19 Mile Road Clinton Township, MI 48038 586-412-8190 www.Villa-Bella.net TRAVEL AGENCIES Heritage Travel 3636 Peany Lane Canal Winchester, OH 43110 800-829-2200 Viaggi Travel Zone 48854 Hayes Macomb, MI 48044 586-566-4000 www.viaggitravelzone.com Volare Travel Inc. 42500 Hayes, Ste 400 Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-263-4500 www.volaretravel.com
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Finding Your Roots, Italian Style 2 By Karen Mack Community Marketing Coordinator
If you have taken time to speak with your family elders, chances are that you have glean “jewels” from them as far as your lineage is concerned. It is now time to think about securing information from other sources. There are many local places that you can visit for information. Before you go wandering through-out the city looking for information on your relatives, have a plan. Know what you want to find out. “Finding out everything”, isn’t a plan. Be more specific. It will help you in your quest. As before, you can always expand your plan but it is hard to reign it in when it is so broad.
If you are second generation or more, you have relatives that lived in the U.S. Italians, like most ethnic groups, lived among their own. When they came to this country, they stayed with relatives. The questions that you have to ask are: who did they stay with? How long did they live there? Were they employed? The answer to these and more questions may be found in the census records. These records provide valuable clues to you. The answer to some of these questions may also uncover relatives that you didn’t know about. Italians, like other nationalities, joined Italian clubs based on where in Italy
they came from. They started their own newspapers, had their own schools, etc. Generally, speaking, if your lineage came from southern Italy or Sicily, your lineage probably went to Holy Family Church in Detroit. If you were from middle or northern Italy, your lineage probably went to San Francesco Church, once in Detroit but now in Clinton Township. Both churches still remain. Call to see if they have records of your ancestors. Before you start to join Ancestry or any other websites to find out information, look locally first. The following are places that may provide answers for your questions. Burton Historical Library: contains most of the records of Detroit. This includes census, American military draft information, marriage, birth, death, etc. They are on microfiche and are available for anyone to review. There is also a multitude of additional information provided here that you may find useful. 5201 Woodward 313833-1480 part of the main Detroit Public Library. A trip here is certainly worth it. Call for hours. Bloomfield Hills Michigan Family History Center: Part of the Mormon genealogical library 37425 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills 248-647-5671. Call for hours. Good information. Roseville Michigan Family History Center: as above 16955 East 12 Mile Roseville 586-773-4560.
Mt Clemens Public Library: They have a genealogy library that is well regarded, especially if you are looking for information re Canada. 50 Cass Mt Clemens, 586-4696200 The above locations may provide you with the information that you are seeking. Don’t forget to also learn of the historical flavor of the time periods that you are researching. This information may not always help identify family members but it will give you a better understanding of the day as well as explain situations that you may encounter. This information gives dimension to your findings. Remember to record all that you do. This will prevent you from retracing your steps later. Visiting and compiling information will take time. However whatever time spent will be worthwhile when you find the answers that you are looking for. Make a plan and update it regularly. Once you’ve completed this task, you will be ready to go to the next step in your genealogy search. Karen Mack is the Community Liaison for the Mt Elliott Cemetery Association, which manages six cemeteries in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. It serves families of all Christian faith and was founded in 1841. Learn more by visiting www.mtelliott.com.
PAGE 11 IACS Officers and Board of Directors 2106 Honorary Chairperson John Carlo Catenacci President Sandra Tornberg Immediate Past President Giovanni LoIacono Past President Ronald A. DiBartolomeo First Vice-President Mariano Evola Second Vice-President Domenico Ruggirello Third Vice-President Dr. Mike Aiello Fourth Vice-President Giovanni Maniaci Treasurer Enzo Paglia Recording Secretary Clarice Squillace Chaplain Fr. Enzo Addari Special Counsel To the President Hon. Judge Peter Maceroni Board of Directors Anthony Apone Esther Beaudette James V. Bellanca, III Alfonso Chirco Antonio DiGiorgio Mark Garagiola Rosanna Maniaci Pino Marelli Gregory Rogers Ramo A. Salerno Joseph P. Ventimiglia Past Presidents Ronald A. DiBartolomeo Giovanni LoIacono 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
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SANDRA TORNBERG Thank you to all of the members who took time to vote in our Board of Directors election in January. 654 ballots were mailed out and 308 were returned. For the first time in several years, a true election was held, with 17 members nominated to fill 7 board positions. In addition, we filled 3 positions created by special circumstances. Incumbent board members Dr. Mike Aiello, Esther Beaudette, Mark Garagiola, Giovanni LoIacono and Joseph Ventimiglia were reelected to three-year terms, along with new members Antonio DiGiorgio and Mariano (Mario) Evola. Incumbent board member Anthony Apone and new members Giovanni Maniaci, and Rosanna Maniaci were elected to one-year terms. On January 26, 2016 the new Board of Directors convened for its first meeting and to elect a new president and executive committee for
2016. Giovanni LoIacono was a wonderful president for three consecutive years but according to our bylaws, could not be elected again. Two board members were nominated for president, and I am very proud to have been elected. My recommendations for executive committee were accepted and I am proud to announce the following one-year appointments: Enzo Paglia, treasurer; Clarice Squillace, recording secretary; Mario Evola, first vice-president; Domenico Ruggirello, second vice-president; Dr. Mike Aiello, third vice-president; and Giovanni Maniaci, fourth vice-president. Giovanni LoIacono remains on the executive committee as immediate past president. Our goals for 2016 are to continue the momentum created by Giovanni in the past three years. We will continue to focus on profitability and continuous improvement in our banquet operations. We are developing a plan for the renovation of our facility, beginning with new carpeting, which will be installed this month. In addition, we will focus on increasing our membership and offering more activities for our members. One of our goals is to increase the number of cultural activities at the center, such as concerts,
Hon. Judge Peter Maceroni, Domenico Ruggirello, Giovanni Maniaci, Mario Evola, Sandra Tornberg, Enzo Paglia, Dr. Mike Aiello.
lectures, movies, etc. We will continue to develop offerings such as the popular Regional Dinners to introduce our culture and our center the community at large. Finally,
we will encourage and support the IACS Seniors Committee and the IACS Gioventu’. It is an exciting time for the Italian American
Cultural Society, and I am thrilled to be your new president! Sandra Tornberg IACS President
L-R: Joe Ventimiglia, Giovanni Maniaci, Rosanna Maniaci, Esther Beaudette, Mario Evola, Dr. Mike Aiello, Giovanni LoIacono, Anthony Apone, Mark Garagiola
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A ceremonial check for $17,516 is presented to Fr. Enzo (Far Rt.) by (L-R) Mariannne Hessler, Cathy Bilinski, Norm Neuman, and Development Director Peggy Cole.
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IACL “Guardian Angels” Raise Funds for St. Louis Center As a major benefactor for St. Louis Center in Chelsea, MI, the Italian American Club of Livonia held their 21st Annual “Guardian Angel” Dinner/Dance on Sunday January 24, 2016. The event began with a Mass in the lower level at noon attended by 100 people, and was celebrated by Fr. Enzo Addari, SdC., the Administrator of St. Louis Center. Approximately 225 people gathered for the dinner after Mass, and a plated meal featured chicken piccata, pasta, vegetables, and salad. The fruit trays and desserts were provided by Bahama Breeze, Be My Bakery, Dunia Sweets, Heritage Bakery, Kilwins, Joe’s Produce, and the 20 “Cookie Ladies” from the club. The events that were held during the day included a silent auction, treasure chest raffle, gift raffle, and live dance music from the group, “One Man Out.” Former Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano of Livonia was the recipient of the St. Louis Guanella Humanitarian Award for his support of St. Louis Center during his term as County Executive, his charitable work for the March of Dimes and the work of his charitable foundation for the youth of Wayne County. Cruise Planners and Azamara Club Cruises also presented a check to Fr. Enzo for $17,516, which were the profits from a “Dream Cruise” to Italy that took place in October 2015. The bulk of the funds raised from the IACL event came from an ad book that brought in nearly $15,000 in donations from local businesses to support the transportation program at St. Louis Center. Bill Brown Ford and Lou LaRiche Chevrolet were also corporate sponsors this year. The money raised will ensure that St. Louis Center continues to provide reliable, safe transportation for the needs of its residents in 2016. For more information about St. Louis Center, please visit www.stlouiscenter.org.
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Thursday, March 3rd Doors open at 6:00pm Dinner at 7:00pm PREPAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Contact the IACS office at 586.228.3030 or mail check to: IACS, 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township., MI 48038 Use the form for reservations by mail or visit us online @www.iacsonline.com
Proceeds from this fundraising event to benefit The Italian American Cultural Society. The IACS is a registered 501 c 3 organization and is eligible to receive charitable contributions.
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Italian American Cultural Society a famine in Sicily during the Middle Ages. The fava bean was the crop which saved the population from starvation and is a traditional part of St. Joseph’s Day altars and traditions. Giving food to the needy is a St. Joseph’s Day custom. On Wednesday, March 16th, the IACS hosts Feast of St. Joseph dinner. Mass is at 6:00 p.m. Celebrant Father Enzo Addari; dinner immediately following. A special blessing for all men named “Joseph”. Everyone will leave with a loaf of blessed bread, an orange, and a St. Joseph card. Prepaid reservations required.
Marching... cont. from page 1 Books will be available for purchase. Keeping with custom from last year, the IACS proudly continues its monthly Italian dinners featuring food, wine and live entertainment from different regions of Italy. This month’s feature is the Region of Puglia. Din-
ner is served at 7:00 p.m. -- $30/person – pre-paid ticket sales only. On Sunday, March 6th, the Bellini Opera Foundation and Italian American Cultural Society present Concerto Italiano di Musica Classica, Arie, e Canzoni Napoletane” featuring international pianist Maestro Neill Eisenstein, The Bellini Bel Canto Quartet, Eva Evola, Lisa Agazzi, Aaron
Caruso, Dino Valle, accompanied by pianist Ruth Attarian and introducing Rosella Lo Duca. Concert begins at 6:00 p.m. $20/person includes Afterglow with refreshments. In Sicily, where St. Joseph is regarded by many as their Patron saint, and in many Italian American communities, thanks are given to St. Joseph (“San Giuseppe”) for preventing
On Sunday, March 20th, the IACS Gioventu’ membership presents its second Festa Dei Bambini, at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center. Festa dei Bambini centers on children – bringing together old and new traditions. The children are dressed in beautiful costumes -- representative of Sicily. It is an afternoon of food and music, kids’ activities, tree lifting for children, palm weaving instruction. Entertainment features talented young singers Gianna Valenti, Rosemary Mazzola, and musical entertainment by Sub Zero. Festa dei Bambini focuses on the centuries-old tradition that originated in Terrasini, Sicily, Festa di li Schietti. A man proposing to his future wife
MARCH 2016 would balance an orange tree in the palm of his hand under her balcony to prove his strength and power, and therefore his suitability as a husband. Perched at the top of the tree would be a bouquet of roses which the young lady would retrieve. In 1985, the residents of Terrasini created the tree lifting celebration for the children, and the tradition is celebrated every year. Easter Brunch on Sunday, March 27th at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center. Delicious food – Excellent Service. Plan on attending! Prepaid Reservations required. For more information on the above-mentioned events, details are listed throughout the March issue or call the Center at 586-228-3030 – 586-4215151; www.iacsonline.com.
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January 14, 2016 Tommie Carol Goble Frank Roger Novotny Michael David Schaefer Sandra Francine Spendak Girolamo Taranto Elda Trimboli January 15, 2016 Dennis Neal Bell William Harold Crorey Margaret Henrietta Lewakowski January 16, 2016 Harriet Berriman Joseph Klueger William Conrad Nelson, Jr. Antoinette Marie Palazzolo January 17, 2016 Matilda Bakic Patricia Elizabeth Cronin Colomba Rinaldi Leisa Marie Wilson
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January 18, 2016 Robert Richard George Stephen L. Kablak Susan Kudla Harold James Meyerhoff Irene Oliver Romano Paoletti Mary Ann Serafini January 19, 2016 Frank Busignani Mary Stella Timko January 20, 2016 Clara Eveline Messer Walter Robert Oshinsky John Thomas Schodowski January 21, 2016 Glikeria Mantis Rose Mora January 22, 2016 Mary Golaszewski Mark George Thomas January 23, 2016 Norman Robert Lawrence Lawrence Lee Neer Vata Mark Shkreli John Theodore Valice Ana Yelavich
January 24, 2016 Julia Brudzinski Lisa Ann Fulghum Robert William Grozenski Jeannette Barbara Raad January 25, 2016 Peter Joseph Moroso January 26, 2016 Patrick John Caruso Dorothy E. Pack Sharon Marie Tandeski January 27, 2016 Mason Bidinger William James Chartier John L. Geier III Rose Ann Lormand Anne Mary Materek Prem Nath Talwar January 28, 2016 Wayne Cadman Meech January 29, 2016 Dennis John Berd Kelton Eugene Robertson Michael Richard Ryan January 30, 2016 Maria Capaldi Ronald Joseph Garalczyk Rosemary LoGrasso Leonard Gordon Milburn
January 31, 2016 Irma Ferrera Elizabeth Rita Kaiser February 1, 2016 Marion Asaro Ronald Joseph Lalka Jacob Meda February 2, 2016 Donald Lawrence Bouffard Giuseppa Benvenuta Cracchiolo Rita Fedolak Beverly Louise Florkey Cosimo Fragnoli February 3, 2016 Linda Antonia Badamo Frances L. Ruggirello February 4, 2016 Jeffery L. Lonskey Giuseppe Marando Jerome Satkiewicz Thaddeus Wydrzynski February 5, 2016 Ethlyn Vera Black Rosa Grusling Jennie Maltese Cheryl Ann Stefanac February 6, 2016 Alfreda Helen Kemp Stewart Louis Sarver Ervin Joseph Shmanske
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February 8, 2016 Dominic J. Centorbi Judith Mary Paige Lynn Marie Poma Sherry Ann Shaheen February 9, 2016 Ronald F. Bugaski Vincenza P. Gaglio Richard Raymon Grieser William Anthony Kroczolowski Vita Theresa Megge February 10, 2016 Henry J. Boullard Mary Helen Gladysz Mary Guerra Fran Joseph Kolassa Ugo Pietrantoni February 11, 2016 Enrico DeSantes February 12, 2016 Lorraine Catherine Plummer Richard Martin Rozewski Gjergj Kol Shkreli Mariano Charles Valenti February 13, 2016 Genowefa Bonislawski Anthony George Iafrate
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Il Presidente Mattarella in visita al centro NASA di Houston DI ALBERTO ZAMPIERON 13 FEBBRAIO 2016
Il Vice Presidente degli Stati Uniti Joe Biden accoglie a Washington il Presidente della Repubblica italiana Sergio Mattarella (Ph. Quirinale.it)
Presidente, salvi la lingua italiana Un appello a Mattarella, in visita negli USA, contro i tagli ai fondi per la lingua italiana Di questi giorni la notizia dei tagli di oltre due milioni e mezzo alla promozione linguistica italiana all’estero. Ma i tagli ai fondi per la lingua italiana rischiano di intaccare quel legame profondo che le comunità all’estero conservano con la terra d’origine di Fucsia Fitzgerald Nissoli - 9 febbraio 2016
Ha destato clamore, in questi giorni, la notizia di un taglio ai fondi per la promozione linguistica italiana all’estero, al capitolo 3153 del MAECI, pari a 2 milioni e 625 mila euro per il 2016, dopo che, durante l’esame della legge di stabilità, il lavoro svolto in Senato aveva permesso di azzerare i tagli operati di 3.293.248, anzi incrementando i fondi a dis-
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“È una vista emozionante e affascinante ed è motivo di orgoglio per l’Italia, che ha una lunga storia” nell’attività spaziale. Lo ha detto il presidente della Repubblica, Sergio Mattarella, visitando ieri il centro spaziale della Nasa a Houston. Il Capo dello Stato ha ricordato come l’Italia partecipi nella costruzione di molte componenti delle navicelle e come si attiva la collaborazione con la Nasa. “C’è la suggestione – ha aggiunto Mattarella – di sentirsi ai confini della conoscenza, e c’è anche l’orgoglio”. “Quel che viene fatto nello spazio è prezioso per il futuro del nostro Paese”,
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Primo giorno Mattarella in Usa, visita cimitero Arlington. Ufficio stampa Quirinale, Paolo Giandotti © Copyright ANSA
Mattarella in Usa, omaggio a Kenedy e lavoro per Libia
Prima tappa a Washington, domani il faccia a faccia con Obama Mentre gli Stati Uniti sembrano sempre più determinati ad estendere la loro guerra al terrorismo anche in Libia - e chiedono agli alleati, Italia compresa, un maggior contributo - Sergio Mattarella è atterrato a Washington per una intensa missione di lavoro che ha proprio il dossier libico in cima all’agenda dei colloqui.
L’amministrazione Usa sembra voler stringere i tempi nella formazione di una coalizione internazionale che estenda il proprio lavoro anche sul territorio libico, ma per l’Italia ancora manca una chiara cornice di legalità internazionale.
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Un fatto positivo che rischia di essere vanificato da questa rimodulazione della spesa alquanto sconsiderata, visto che la promozione culturale è fondamentale per presentare il nostro Paese all’estero ed incrementare gli scambi commerciali in un momento in cui la ripresa economica è ancora molto debole. Pare ci sia un ripensamento del Governo. È quello che mi auspico perché altrimenti significherebbe darsi la zappa sui piedi sulla strada del risanamento economico del nostro Paese. Penso che la diplomazia culturale sia premessa necessaria per la diplomazia economica e fondamentale per attivare una adeguata penetrazione commerciale e non solo. L’apprendimento linguistico costituisce la base per la conoscenza vera del nostro patrimonio culturale e, da un lato, mantiene saldo il legame tra gli italiani all’estero e la cultura di origine e, dall’altro, avvicina lo straniero al fascino della storia, dell’arte e del modo di vita italiano che sono apprezzati ovunque e che risulta essere, anche, uno strumento prezioso di promozione turistica.
so al LXXXII Congresso Internazionale della Società Dante Alighieri (guarda il video sotto) ha sottolineato che “nel mondo c’è una forte richiesta di Italia” e lo stile di vita italiano veicolato attraverso la lingua è uno dei desideri più ambiti a livello mondiale. “La lingua italiana – ha detto il presidente Mattarella – può giocare un ruolo di grande importanza nella creazione di quel clima di simpatia verso l’Italia. Essa potrebbe divenire, più di quanto non lo sia già, la lingua del bello, del gusto, dell’arte, della musica. Una lingua particolare e universale, apprezzata per nutrire lo spirito […]”. Certamente, con i tagli effettuati non si opera per aiutare l’italiano ad essere quello che il nostro presidente indicava con lungimiranza. Anzi, tale ridimensionamento porterebbe alla soppressione di molti corsi già in essere e che erano stati programmati in base alle risultanze della legge di stabilità, quindi con forti danni all’offerta culturale del nostro Paese nel mondo. Il presidente Mattarella, sempre allo stesso Congresso della Dante Alighieri aveva evidenziato, paragonando l’impegno finanziario italiano a quello degli altri Paesi europei, che ciò “fa capire quanto sarebbe necessario un impegno finanziario maggiore da parte dello Stato”.
Del resto, il presidente Mattarella, nel suo discor-
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posizione con l’approvazione di un emendamento che aggiungeva 3.400.00 euro alle disponibilità del capitolo di bilancio.
pagine di questo giornale, mentre è in visita alla nostra bella Comunità di italiani d’America: impedisca che la promozione linguistica italiana nel mondo subisca ancora tagli che sarebbero disastrosi. Essi non sono in linea con il ruolo dell’Italia quale potenza culturale e non sono strategici per
rilanciare il nostro Paese sul piano economico. Signor presidente, gli italiani d’America vogliono poter apprezzare le bellezze dell’Italia e mantenere i rapporti con la madrepatria anche parlando la bella lingua italiana. Lei che ci rappresenta tutti faccia capire al Governo che i tagli alla
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lingua italiana non sono lungimiranti ed, anzi, rischiano di intaccare quel legame profondo che le Comunità all’estero conservano con la terra d’origine. Grazie! http://www.lavocedinewyork.com/arts/lingua-italiana/2016/02/09/presidente-salvi-la-lingua-italiana/
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AVVERTENZA AL PUBBLICO Si avverte che l’ufficio del COMITES di Detroit, situato al 48770 Van Dyke Avenue - Shelby Township, MI 48317-2571 riceve il pubblico con i seguenti orari. Lunedi e Venerdi dalle ore 13:00 PM alle ore 16:00 PM Per ogni informazione si prega di chiamare Teria DeLorenzo al 586-262-7482. In caso di emergenza chiamare il Sig. Domenico Ruggirello, Presidente del Comites, al 586-255-8228.
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ha sottolienato il Capo dello Stato. Il Presidente, rispondendo ad una domanda dei giornalisti, si è anche augurato che l’Italia possa far crescere i suoi investimenti nella ricerca spaziale. Già oggi comunque l’Agenzia spaziale italiana (ASI) è una delle agenzie che collabora più intensamente con la Nasa e tantissime aziende italiane producono tecnologia avanzata per il settore spaziale. Oggi è “una giornata storica” perché il New York Times oggi in edicola “apre sulla conferma delle onde gravitazionali e cita in modo esplicito il contributo dell’Italia” e proprio oggi il presidente Mattarella è in visita alla Nasa a testimonianza del grandissimo impegno dell’Italia nel settore astronautico. E’ quanto detto dal presidente dell’Agenzia spaziale italiana (ASI) Roberto Battiston che ha accompagnato il capo dello Stato nella sua visita al centro della Nasa di Houston.
Battiston ha parlato anche della sfida di un lancio su Marte definendola anche un investimento per il mondo. Su questa futura missione, ha aggiunto, l’Italia è in prima fila ma è importante che tutti i Paesi del mondo si mettano insieme perché questa è una sfida di pace ed il mondo ne ha bisogno”. Battiston ha ricordato che “ogni euro speso in questo settore produce un ritorno da due a sei volte e quindi investire porta guadagno. L’Italia ha saputo farlo e continua a farlo. Noi abbiamo un’attività spaziale di altissimo livello e naturalmente, oltre al settore privato, serve il sostegno del governo”. Fonte: ASI http://www.astronautinews.it/2016/02/13/ il-presidente-mattarella-in-visita-al-centro-nasa-di-houston/
appena eletto capo dello Stato, alle Fosse Ardeatine dove parlò di necessità di non dimenticare e di una riconciliazione nazionale.
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Proprio nella prossima settimana si spera finalmente che il Parlamento libico possa dare il via libera a quel Governo di unità nazionale che dovrebbe legittimare un intervento internazionale. Condizione che il Governo italiano ritiene premessa fondamentale per ogni azione. E’ probabile quindi che Mattarella si troverà domani alla Casa Bianca a confermare la piena disponibilità italiana ma anche a consigliare prudenza all’alleato americano. Intanto Mattarella, non appena arrivato a Washington ha visitato il cimitero nazionale di Arlington, dove riposano i soldati americani caduti dalla guerra di secessione fino ad oggi. E ha scelto di rendere omaggio alla tomba di John Fitzgerald Kennedy, assassinato a Dallas il 22 novembre 1963. Un gesto altamente simbolico che richiama alla memoria la sua prima visita, non
Ma non ci sarà solo la guerra all’Isis, nel colloquio di domani con Obama: si parlerà della crisi globale dei rifugiati, della necessità di politiche espansive in Europa, si toccherà il complesso tema dell’accordo commerciale tra Unione europea e Stati Uniti e non mancherà un giro d’orizzonte sui consensi che la candidatura dell’Italia per un seggio non permanente al Consiglio di Sicurezza dell’Onu sta raccogliendo. Si tratta quindi di una visita importante che cade in un momento delicatissimo della lotta internazionale all’Isis. Il presidente americano proprio in queste ore è attivissimo nel fronte anti-Daesh e Washington resta uno snodo imprescindibile su molti dossier globali che restano aperti, dalla Siria al rapporto con l’Iran. Da giorni è evidente quanto l’amministrazione Usa voglia accelerare i tempi del contrasto all’Isis e il fronte libico rimane quello più indietro nell’organizzazione. Se l’Italia ha già definito la propria disponibilità ad una piena logistica, all’addestramento dei militari ed anche alla tutela degli ambiti governativi in loco, Francia e Gran Bretagna devono ancora chiarire il loro ruolo.
MARZO 2016 Domani verrà confermata la storica partnership di ferro tra Washington e Roma che oggi sembra più salda che mai. E Mattarella toccherà con mano, assicurano fonti del Quirinale, la vicinanza di Obama sulla necessità che l’Unione europea intensifichi politiche espansive abbandonando la strada del solo rigore di bilancio. Nella lunga missione che, dopo una tappa a New York si concluderà a Houston, di grande rilevanza è la corsa per un seggio di membro non permanente alla Nazioni Unite. L’Italia sin dal 2009 ha avanzato la propria candidatura per il biennio 2017-19 e se la vedrà con le analoghe ambizioni di Svezia e Paesi Bassi. Due sono i posti in ballo e la decisione verrà presa entro l’anno. (ANSA).
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