A Publication of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan July—August 2015

Volume 9, Issue 7

REGION OF ABRUZZO CREATING AN “ABRUZZESE EMIGRATION MUSEUM”

CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 12, 2015: FADM Picnic

Lake St. Clair MetroPark 11:00 AM Mass 1:00 PM Lunch

July 19, 2015:

Tiger Baseball Game

Tigers vs Baltimore -

Limited seating

July 26, 2015:

Secinarese Club Picnic

Mary Burke Park in

New Baltimore

July, 2015: TBD:

Annual Bocce Ball Tourna-

ment. FADM vs Venetian

Club.

AUGUST 2014:

Summer Break (FADM)

August 16, 2015:

Bariscianotti Club Picnic Austrian Society Park August 23, 2015: Loyal Wing Alfadena Picnic Frazier Park September 8, 2015: FADM Gen Mbrshp Mtg. IACS—7:00 PM Nominations for Board September 12, 2015: Aielli Club Picnic— River Bends Park -10:00 AM September 13, 2015: Pilgrimage: Shrine of the Sorrowful Mother. September 16-18, 2015: Niagara Falls Casino Trip September 19, 2015: FADM Giovani Get to-gether September 20, 2015: Festa Abruzzese—Mirage Banquet Ctr. 1:00 PM October 8, 2015: Gen. Mbrshp Mtg. IACL—7:15 PM October 10, 2015: Columbus Day Parade Clinton Township October 17, 2015: FADM Youth—Pumpkin

“LA VOCE D’ ABRUZZO”

With the letter below from the President of the Consiglio Regionale degli Abruzzesi nel Mondo (CRAM) the Region of Abruzzo is creating a Museum dedicated to the emigrants who left Abruzzo for an opportunity for a better life in the world; but never forgot their homeland. They are seeking individuals who are willing to share their stories and photo-graphs to help create this museum. The program is voluntary and is designed to work di-rectly from the Region. If you are interested, contact Enzo Paglia, President of the FADM for information on presenting the information.

Cari amici abruzzesi, quando rivestivo la carica di Presidente CRAM ho sentitamente apprezzato l'im-

pegno e la forza delle comunita abruzzesi nel mondo, pertanto ho voluto fortemente la delega all'emigrazione in questa nuova amministrazione regionale.

Mi ha sempre colpito il coraggio degli uomini e delle donne che partirono, las-ciando il paese natale e i famigliari alla scoperta di nuove terre lontane.

Ho arnmirato l'audacia, l'ostinazione e la laboriosita <lei nostri emigrati in tutto il mondo; i vostri sacrifici e le rimesse economiche hanno contribuito a risollevare il paese del dopo guerra. Avete sofferto, ma vi siete integrati con orgoglio, diffondendo le nostre tradizioni e costumi regionali, la nostra professionalita.

I vostri sacrifici impreziosiscono ed arricchiscono la nostra Regione. Un mio progetto, che e anche il vostro, e di realizzare "un museo dell 'emigrazione

abruzzese" che possa testimoniare le differenti fasi della vostra vita come la partenza, ilviag-gio, gli arrivi, le case e il lavoro. Una parte sara dedicata alle vostre storie di vita, lei destini e dei vissuti, delle tribolazioni ma anche lei benesseri e lei successi.

Purtroppo, la Regione Abruzzo non conosce tutti i suoi figli, ed e per questo mo-tivo che vi chiedo di aiutarci a costituire un archivio dati dell'emigrazione regionale. L'ar-chivio che sara costituito, per una piu capillare conoscenza delle nostre comunita all'estero, potra essere di notevole utilita.

Presidente CRAM e Assessore

all'emigrazione Donato Di Matteo

DID YOU KNOW!!?? 1. This person, the brother of a famous Italian explorer, founded in 1496 the oldest con-

tinuously inhabited city in the New World, Santo Domingo, and even modeled the design after a Roman grid fashion. Name this person.

2. This hilltop fortress, located in the Judean desert, was the site of the final Jewish revolt and stronghold againt the Romans. Prior to its capture in 73 A.D., the Jews inside the fortress committed suicide rather that face capture and made slaves. Name this hilltop fortress.

Answers on page 3

MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

Thursday, September 8, 2015. The General membership meeting will take place at the Italian American Cultural Center located at 43843 Romeo

Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI, 48038. Telephone— 586-228-3030. OOPS, CORNER: We are revising our Birthday and anniversary database. If your Birthday or Anniversary is not listed, we do not have it on file. Please email me or call me and I will add it to our database. Enzo Paglia 248-656-5052 or email at automan25@aol.com . MEMBERSHIP: All memberships are valid for one year starting January 1 and ending December 31. If you have friends who would like to join, have them call our membership chairman or give us their name and address for a follow up mailing to invite them to join. Remember, we have also started the “Friends of Abruzzo” program where non-Abruzzesi can join and enjoy some of the benefits of membership. If you have any questions or need further infor-mation, please call Susan DuBois-Reetz at 586-293-6507. See page 9 for renewal form. .FADM ANNUAL PICNIC: Sunday, July 12, 2015: Mark your calendar for our Annual FADM picnic at St. Clair MetroPark (Formerly Metropolitan Beach). The day begins with Mass at 11:00 AM. With lunch served at 1:00. Join us in fun and fellowship, lots of kids’ games, a Bocce Ball tournament and a Mora Tournament as well as other surprises. Enjoy the day with your family and friends as we enjoy the beauty of nature in summer time. Members are free, guests are $10.00 per person. Call Frank Serraiocco at 313-527-6193 for information and RSVP. FESTA ITALIANA: July 17,18,19, 2015: The Annual Festa Italiana will be at the Freedom Hill Park. See flyer on Page 7 for details. TIGER BASEBALL GAME: Sunday July 19, 20145 Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles. Join the FADM members, Friends of Abruzzo and anyone who likes to cheer on for the Tigers. Meet at Vivio’s Restaurant in Eastern Market for lunch, shuttle to ball park and back and lot’s of fun. Contact Sergio Paglia at 586-759-3114 for details and reservations. Hurry, limited number of tickets are available SECINARESE CLUB PICNIC: Sunday July 26, 2015: The Secinarese Club will hold their Annual Summer Picnic at Mary Burke Park in downtown New Baltimore. Call Doug Simone for information at 313-520-1685. REGIONAL ITALIAN DINNER FEATURING THE FOOD OF CALABRIA: Thursday, August 13, 2015: The Italian American Cultural Center will feature the food of Calabria at it’s next Regional Dinner. All are welcome to participate. Call the IACS in advance for reservations BARISCIANOTTI PICNIC: Sunday August 16, 2015: The Bariscianotti Club will hold their Annual Picnic at the Austrian Society Park located at 56200 Hayes Road in Clinton Township. . This event is for Bariscianotti Club members and family only. Call Frank Simone at 586-770-3287 for information. LOYAL WING ALFADENA CLUBS PICNIC: Sunday, August 23, 2015: The Loyal Wing Clubs (Women and Men’s) will hold their annual Picnic at the Fort Frazier Pavilion at Frazier Park. Con-tact Dina DiLauria at 586-215-7086 for information. AIELLI CLUB OF DETROIT AND WINDSOR ANNUAL PICNIC: Sunday, Septmeber 12, 2015; Riverbends Park in Shelby Township. The club will hold their 5th annual picnic. Join us Again on our 5th Annual Pic-nic! We will have lots of food as always!!! $20 per person, children under 12 are free! PILGRIMAGE TO THE SORROWFUL MOTHER SHRINE: Sunday, September 13, 2015: Religious Pilgrimage – Bellevue, OH. Join us for a day of fellowship and prayer. Contact Clarice Squillace at 586-381-3700 to reserve your seats today. Cost is $25 per person and includes coffee and doughnuts in the morning. CASINO TRIP TO NIAGARA FALLS: September 16-18, 2015: See our ad on Page 5 for a fun filled journey to Niagara Falls. Contact Clarice Squillace at 586-007-3700 for information and reservations. FADM GIOVANI GET TOGETHER: Saturday, September 19, 2015: Join Damiano Alloggia and Stefano Ranalli in a special get together highlighting the best of Royal Oak. Call Damiano at 248-392-1523 or Stefano at 248-977-9373 to confirm attendance.

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

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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: 2015

JULY

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7/01: Erdo Graziani

7/02: Diva Williams

7/04: Marcella Maenza

7/07: Andrea DiTommaso

7/07: Lorenzo Cavaliere

7/07: Pauline DelVillano

7/08: Nicola Salvati

7/09: Italo DeFelice

7/09: Michael Goddard

7/10: Adelaide Fabiili

7/10: Darlene Gildersleeve

7/12: Edda D’Aloisio

7/14: Marcella Corona

7/17: Luigi Serraiocco

7/17: Eva VanWyck

7/18: Mario Pacifici

7/18: Elio Ripari

7/19: Ermando Volpe

7/22: Mary Catherine Goddard

7/23: Romano D’Onofrio

7/23: Curt Perry

7/24: Giancarlo Ruvolo

7/26: Luigina Serraiocco

7/28: Davide DiCicco

7/29: Marino Fabilli

7/29: Piero Simone

7/29: Sabatino Volpe

7/30: Paula DiMichele

7/30: Christopher Perry

7/31: Dino Calibeo

AUGUST

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8/01: Teresa D’Aristotile

8/03: Renato Simone

8/03: Christina Mariani

8/05: Rocco Del Greco

8/05: Gilda DeFelice

8/06: Adina Volpe

8/08: Christopher LaLama

8/10: Michael DiVito

8/10: Rosaria Serraiocco

8/11: Carol Pizzuti

8/12: Maria Graziani

8/12: Gabriella Serraiocco

8/13: Fiorella Del Greco

8/13: Vittorio Serraiocco

8/14: Antonio Manzo

8/15: Angela Beaumont

8/17: Americo Simone

8/20: Concetta Mariani

8/20: Maria Paglia-Militello

8/20: Gino Cavaliere

8/21: Nicolo Pomponio

8/24: Gloria Simi

8/26: John DiBernardo

8/26: Julia Serraiocco

8/28: Anna Del Villano

8/29: Pauline Macerelli

8/29: Ray Roczniak

8/31: Sandra DiNatale - Tornberg

SEPTEMBER

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9/01: Anthony Salvati

9/01: Marc Simone

9/02: Amelia Morga

9/04: Nancy Mariani

9/04: Antonio DiGiorgio

9/04: Mariella Simone

9/05: Nadia Ruvolo

9/06: Rosetta D’Luca

9/07: Angelo DiCesare

9/07: Luciano Pietrantoni

9/09: Sandra Marchi

9/09: Fredrica Risi

9/09: Cara Roczniak

9/09: Tonino Zaccagnini

9/11: Umberto Piccirilli

9/11: Lola Serraiocco

9/14: Gino Serraiocco

9/17: Dr. Chester Coccia

9/17: Eva Volpe

9/18: Angela Centi

9/21: Tony Vittorini

9/22: Bruno Ciaramellano

9/23: Marcello Strussione

9/26: Mira Cicchiti

9/26: Sama LaLama

9/26: Thomas Paglia

9/27: Wanda Bianchi

9/28: Gianluca Manzo

9/28: Jeffrey Reetz

9/29: Nina Sanfemio

9/29: John Santilli

9/29: Robert Talbot

9/30: Anna Ciaramellano

JULY ========================

7/03: Vittorio & Tina Serraiocco

7/04: Rolando & Marlena DelVillano

7/07: Kevin and Sandra Marchi

7/10: Guy & Anna DelVillano

7/13: Richard and Rina Elia

7/21: Rocco and Fiorella DelGreco

7/26: Armando and Nizia Pacifici

7/28: Americo & Nida Fabrizio

7/29: Bruno & Anna Ciaramellano

7/29: Rocco & Maria D’Aristotile

7/29: Nicola & Aiofe Salvati

AUGUST =====================

8/05: Chester & Margaret Coccia

Gennaro & Adalaide Fabiili

8/07: Anthony & Olivia Wright

8/09: Antonio & Pauline DelVil

lano

8/10: Ermando and Marion Volpe

8/15: Enzo and Deb Paglia

8/16: Larry & Donna Duffield

Tom and Attarah Paglia

8/22: Chris & Sama LaLama

8/24: Giancarlo & Lina Ruvolo

8/29: Chris and Corinn VanWyck

SEPTEMBER =====================

9/05: Nicodemo & Antonia

Melone

9/10: Ivo & Miria Cicchitti

9/17: Davy and Nancy Mariani

9/21: Michael and Mirella Morgan

Oops! If we missed your Birthday,

Anniversary or other No-

tice, please contact: Enzo

Paglia 248-656-5052 or

automan25@aol.com.

We will post in next news-

letter.

Members in

Uniform

Army

Navy

Jason Anthony Natale Chief Petty Officer

Navy Special Forces

Air Force

National Guard

Marines

Please submit the names of

your family members to:

FADM

c/o Enzo Paglia

PO Box 545

Sterling Heights, MI, 48311

Or, email me at auto-

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ANNIVERSARIES

Answers to “Did you Know”

1) Bartholomew Colum-

bus— the brother of

Christopher Columbus.

2) Masada

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RICETTE ABRUZZESE - ~ AGNELLO A CUTTURO ~

INGREDIENTS: (Makes 6 servings)

1. 5 lbs. boneless lean

lamb, cut from the leg, cubed

2. 2 tspns kosher salt 3. 1/4 cu unsalted butter 4. 1 tbspn extra virgin

olive oil 5. 1 large onion 6. 1 tspn thyme 7. 3 bay leaves 8. 3/4 cup water

PREPARATION

1. Set the meat in a bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour, or 2 to 3 hours refrigerated.

2. Cut the butter into small pieces and spread it over the bot-tom of a large, heavy bottomed pan. Driz-zle the oil over.

3. Quickly rinse the meat and add to the pan without draining it too much.

1. Cut a cross at the root end of the onion (this prevents the onion from falling apart and collapsing). Bury the onion in the middle of the meat and add the thyme, bay leaves, and wa-ter. Cover and cook over very low heat until the meat is ten-der, about 1 hour, shaking the pan every once in a while with-out removing the lid. Check the meat, give it a stir, and continue cooking until the meat is very tender, about 30 to 40 minutes longer. Serve hot with its little broth.

Have a special recipe or a family fa-

vorite you want to share?

Send to: Enzo Paglia at

automan 25@aol.com

“S’ACCOSTA” di Livio Conti

Ho rifatto la scia tante volte Da quando sono emigrate A rivedere il mio paese natìo: Cosa che ho sempre anelato Giacche gli anni volano via Il tempo incomincia a mancare Moriro di nostalgia: Quel di che non potro piu viaggiare Allora tirero fuori tutti I miei ricordi Li analizzero attentamente Quelli che ho assorbito vaggiando Con il cuore e con la mente Rifaro lo stesso itinerario Ripercorrero la vecchia scia Sorvolero terra e mare: Con le ali della mia fantasia

Ma non intento illudere me stesso Quello che non vorrei si accosta Quel giorno presto arriva: Infatti gia’ sento bussare alla porta Prego intensament il signore E chiedo il suo intervento Cosi quando non potro piu viaggiare Egli verrà ad alleviare il tormento Si vedranno altri emigranti arrivare Con valigia fatte di plastica e colla ma l’autore di quest strofette: Non si vedra piu tra la folla A quel punto e arrivata quell’ora Di cui eglia ha scritto e parlato ma non serbera alcun rancore: Poiche e grato di quanto ha gia viaggiato

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EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS

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

Sunday afternoon. Sunday, July 12, 2015

Lake St. Clair MetroPark (Formerly Metropolitan Beach)

Mass at 11:00 AM Dinner at 1:00 PM

Followed by events and games Members are free Guests are $10.00

Call Frank Serraiocco at 313-527-6193 or Elio Bucciarelli at 248-852-5346 for details.

September 16-18, 2015: Casino trip to Niagara Falls:

Join the FADM family for an overnight casino trip to Niag-ara Falls. Travel by deluxe motor coach to Niagara Falls. Two nights lodging (double occupancy) at the Clifton Victo-ria Inn, Canada. Two full breakfasts, Indoor pool. $70/person comps free play and food total from FALLSVIEW and SENECA Casinos. You must provide birth date and show passport, enhanced ID, or NEXUS prior to departure. Cost is $175 per person. Space is limited. Reservation re-quires $25/person deposit. Call or text Clarice for info and reservation: 586- 381- 3700 or email: meclarices@yahoo.com. This is popular trip. It sells out quickly. CONFIRM RESERVATIONS TO CLARICE SQUILLACE BY FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015.

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

Lucio D’Aloisio

TIGER BASEBALL!!!! Sunday, July 19, 2015

Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles Game time 1:08 PM

Lunch at Vivio’s in Eastern Market and shuttle ride to and from stadium.

Call Sergio Paglia at 586-759-3114 for informa-tion and reser-

vations. HURRY !!! Lim- ited number of tickets avail- able.

2 for 1

SOLD

OUT

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-ABRUZZO HERITAGE- ~ Garry Marshall~

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

Source: Wikipedia

Garry Marshall

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NEWS FROM THE ABRUZZO REGION

NEWS FROM THE ABRUZZO REGION

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Alpini National Meeting L'Aquila 2015ALA

Alpini National Meeting L’Aquila—2015

Italian flags during the 88th edition of the Alpini meeting, in L'Aquila, Italy, on May 14, 2015. The Alpini are an elite

mountain welfare military corps of the Italian Army. Every year hundreds of thousands of Alpini congregate with

family and friends to an Italian city for a weekend in the late spring to have a good time while remembering the old

times. A great enthusiasm is accompanying the event. This year from May, 15 to 17 the 88th Alpini National Meeting

will take place in L'Aquila, with delegations coming from all over the country.

Italian good news: A petition to give back Italian citizenship to those who lost it when they left Italy. Con questa petizione Vi chiedo di sostenere la mia proposta di legge sul riacquisto della cittadinanza (N. 2794), affinché venga discussa nell'Aula di Montecitorio il prima possibile. La Proposta di Legge che ho presentato in Parlamento reca: "Modifica all'articolo 17 della legge 5 febbraio 1992, n. 91, in materia di riac-quisto della cittadinanza da parte dei soggetti nati in Italia da almeno un genitore italiano, che l'hanno per-duta a seguito di espatrio". Con questa Proposta di Legge si intende venire incontro alle aspettative di quegli italiani che vivono all'estero e che hanno perso la cittadinanza ma che vogliono riacquistarla in seguito a mutamenti avvenuti

nei vari ordinamenti giuridici. Se questa Proposta di legge verrà approvata, gli italiani all'estero che hanno perso la cittadinanza una volta andati via dalla Madrepatria potranno riacquistarla con una semplice dichiarazione al Consolato competente territorialmente, cioè senza un anno di residenza legale nel territorio nazionale italiano. Ci sono molte persone nella nostra Comunità che sono nate in Italia, parlano italiano, hanno frequentato le scuole in Italia, conservano proprietà o hanno addirittura fatto il servizio militare, ed hanno perso la cittadinanza italiana.Questa Proposta di Legge vuole riconoscere sul piano giuridico una situazione di fatto, cioè un'identità italiana che non è mai venuta meno, colmando una lacuna legislativa per dare veste giuridica a una cittadinanza che è già viva nei cuori. L'augurio è che con il Vostro aiuto il Parlamento sarà ancora più consapevole di questo problema, e procederà presto a mettere nell'agenda dei lavori tale proposta di legge e ad approvarla.

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

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

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International Organizations The theme of Expo Milano 2015: Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life, is of

paramount importance to the development of humanity. The participation of International Organizations at the exhibition is, therefore, key to its success. Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life means food security, access to food, and sustainability: all the central themes in the work and mission of some of the

most important organizations worldwide.

Lella Costa is Reading “Babette’s Feast” for the “Women’s Weeks” at

Expo Milano 2015—July 1, 2015

‘Novel of the World’ Reading Marathon at Expo Milano 2015 as Part of the Women’s

Weeks: Guests Include Dacia Maraini, Simon-etta Agnello Hornby and Clara Sánchez

July 4, 2015

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

Expo Milano 2015 is a thrilling round-the-world trip brim-

ming with surprises. Every pavilion offers a journey through

the culture, perfumes, colors and traditions of its people.

Many countries have also organized special attractions, live

shows, architecture, design, flavors… nature and science

united in a single space designed to offer an exciting experi-

ence to enthusiastic visitors.

Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture

Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture

FEDERAZIONE ABRUZZESE del MICHIGAN P.O. Box 545

Sterling Heights, MI, 48311 Web Page: www.fedabruzzo. org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Officers: Enzo Paglia President 586-207-1063 Frank Serraiocco Vice-President 313-527-6193 Gina Serraiocco Interim Secretary 586-527-6193 Tonino Corsetti Treasurer 586-258-0598 Directors: Peter G Fuciarelli Chairman 586-248-1159 Damiano Alloggia 248-392-1523 Elio Bucciarelli 586-306-3840 Mary Bucciarelli 586-731-4724 Lelio D’Aristotile 589-864-0379 Sergio Paglia 586-759-3774 Stefano Ranalli 248-977-9373 Clarice Squillace 586-381-3700 Appointed: Elio Ripari Parliamentarian 586-263-6763 Antonio DiCesare Sergeant at Arms 248-292-9662 Enzo Paglia Repr. to the CRAM: 586-207-1063 Mary Bucciarelli Historian 586-731-4724

General Number: 586-207-1063 Communications / Newsletter: Enzo Paglia 586-207-1063 Membership: Susan DuBois-Reetz 586-293-6507 Audit Committee: Peter Fuciarelli 586-248-1159 Compassion: Luciana Pietrantoni 248-879-1773 Youth Group TBD FADM Giovani : Stefano Ranalli 248-977-9373 Damiano Alloggia 248-392-1523 Miss Abruzzese Pageant: Pam Vanderziel 586-945-5570 FADM Education Program: Sandra Tornberg 586-907-6631 FADM Cycling Club: Enzo Paglia 248-656-5052 FADM Skiing Club: Enzo Paglia 248-656-5052 Webmaster: Dennis Janezcko 586-907-6631 Enzo Paglia 586-207-1063 Facebook/Social Media Sandra Tornberg 586-907-6631 Clarice Squillace 586-381-3700 Enzo Paglia 586-207-1063

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

PRESIDENTS CORNER - Reflections of our time. By Enzo Paglia—President—FADM An ancient Chinese proverb states “may you live in inter-esting times”. At first glance you scratch your head and say, what does that mean? What qualifies to be interest-ing? What does not? As I look back on our generation I would say we have lived in not just one interesting pe-riod, but many. My generation was on the tail end of the cold war 1950’s to a new dawn of the 60’s, Bob Dylan—”The times they are a changing “ era. That was followed by the War in Vietnam and the political upheaval it created for not only for our generation, but for our parents as well. 1968; a man lands on the moon, 1970’s—oil embargo from OPEC shocks the country. 1980’s—the Berlin Wall and subsequently the USSR is brought down. The 1990’s the start of globalization brings new concerns to people all over the world. The 2000’s brings 9/11 and the start of a continuous period of war for our country. And many other events which shape us as we proceed. One consolation is to keep our feet firmly to the ground and understand what we stand for. Family values, Heritage, Cultural and fellowship are what keeps us grounded in our every day lives. Without those, we would be swept away with the current of continuous change..

FAMILIES CELEBRATES 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF FA-

THER ALFONSO CIARAMELLANO’S ORDINATION

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Members and friends of the Serraiocco and Ciaramellano Families

gathered together at St. Joseph Parish in Downtown Detroit on Sun-

day, June 26 in celebrating Mass with Nellinas’ Uncle Alphono Ci-

aramellano’s 65th anniversary of his ordination. Don Alphonso was

assisted in the Gregorian Mass by Father Greg Tokarski and Deacon

Joe Lennon from St. Joseph’s parish. Don Alphonso is on a tour of

the U.S.A and Canada. He was 23 years old when he received his

calling and has never looked back. “By God’s word I am doing what I

love best” he stated. At 88 years of age, he is not slowing down but

continuing to follow the path he has chosen.

Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture

FEDERAZIONE ABRUZZESE DEL MICHIGAN

P. O. BOX 545

STERLING HEIGHTS

MI, 48311

WWW.FEDERAZIONEABRUZZESE.COM

TASTES AND FLAVORS OF ABRUZZO

Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Navelli, Sulmona, Raiano, Fucino, Ortona dei Marsi:

Climbing up the spurs of Gran Sasso, the ochre from the lentil plants of Santo Stefano di Sessanio (with small and tasty lentils) changes to the gold of saffron plants. Saffron, which flowers in just one day and releases all its unmistakable fragrance when cooked over hot coals, is grown in particular at Navelli. The market held in July at Sulmona is an explo-sion of color with strands of red garlic and the red Raiano cherries, small and sweet - to beaten straightaway! In the plains of Fucino,

tender carrots and white, floury potatoes are grown, while the Valle del Giovenco is re-nowned for its apples: the tart Limoncella variety and crisp Cerina variety, with its deli-cate aroma.

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Saffron plant.

Saffron, the “red gold of

Navelli”