A Publication of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan January—February 2016

Volume 12, Issue 1

SANDRA TORNBERG FADM EDUCATION CHAIR ELECTED AS FIRST

WOMAN PRESIDENT OF THE IACS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January: January 3: Gen. Mbrsp. Mtg - IACS—7:00 PM January 21: FADM Board Mtg: IACS—7:00 PM February: February 4: Gen. Mbrshp. Mtg. IACS—7:00 PM February 18: FADM Board Mtg. IACS—7:00 PM TBD: Bocce Tournament with IACL / Venetian Club. March: March 3: Gen. Mbrshp. Mtg IACS—7:00 PM March 5: Annual Charity Gala Night: Palazzo Grande 6:00 PM March 6: Bariscianotti Club Annual Bocce Tournament and Pig Roast—Caboto Club 12:00PM March 12: Abruzzese Regional Dinner Livonia Club– 6:00 PM March 17: FADM Board Meeting IACL—5:30 PM March 25: Deadline for Miss Abruzzese Pageant

“LA VOCE D’ ABRUZZO”

History was made on January 26, 2016 as Sandra (Sandy) Torn-berg was elected by the Italian American Cultural Society (IACS) Board as President. This marks first time a woman has been elected President since the inception of the IACS. Sandy is fluent in Italian in both speaking and writing. She graduated from the University of Michigan taking University level Italian classes throughout her time there.

Sandy has been a participating member of the Federazione

Abruzzese del Michigan (FADM) since she joined the organi-

zation .She has been our Membership Chair, and a Director on

the FADM Board. She is currently our Education Chair responsible for the administration

our Tuition Reimbursement Program, our College Scholarship program and our Wayne

State Language immersion Scholarship administered by Wayne State University. She is

also active with WSU in the Italian Language Department supporting their education and

cultural activates.

Besides being involved in the many social activities at the Center, she has chaired the

Craft show with increasing success the last five (5) years. She also chaired the committee

to design and implement the current IACS website, and is a regular contributor. Sandy

writes for the IACS newspaper the Italian American for both the English and Italian sec-

tions, maintains the IACS and the FADM Facebook pages and has managed the IACS

food booth at the Festa Italiana for the last two years. The list can go on and on. “Bringing

the community together is a large part of my focus…” she said, “and it begins with the

Italian American Cultural Center. It is and should be the epicenter of the Italian commu-

nity. I will do my best to make that happen in my term as President.”

DID YOU KNOW!!?? 1. This Roman emperor presided over the completion of the Roman Coliseum, destroyed

Jerusalem in 70 A.D, and built the famous arch still standing in Rome. Who is he?

2. This activity, considered both a game and a method of making decisions, was introduced by the ancient Romans—most notably Julius Caesar. Referred to a “caput aut navis” (ship or chief) by the Romans, this activity was widely used for civil and criminal disputes. Name this activity. (Hint: used before football games)

Answers on page 3

MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

Thursday, February 4, 2016.. The General membership meeting will take place at the Italian American Cultural Center located at 4843 Romeo Plank

Road, Clinton Township, MI, 48038. Telephone number is 586-228-3030. See you there.

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 Sergio Paglia Membership Chair at 586-59-3114. See page 8 for renewal form. STEWARDHIP: Federation activities are fun, entertaining, and cultural. We look forward to enjoying the fellowship and, what else, the food everyone prepares for our fabulous potlucks and get togethers. We enjoy the videos, the music and the stories and histories of our family trees and ancestral homes in Italy. The events seem to flow together effortlessly. This is true because of the members who have joined in and become part of a committee to put an event together. Joining a committee is fun and rewarding. When you have the power of many the tasks are minor and the job is done with ease. When you renew your Membership for 2016 be sure to indicate which committee you are interested in and your phone number. The Chairman of the committee will call you for meetings. Remember, we can do more, we can do much, and we can do much more. All we need is everyone to do his or her part. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR ITALIAN CLASSES: The FADM is again proud to sponsor our “tuition Reimbursement Program” for members’ children under 18 years of age who successfully com-plete the requirements of the classes. The family must be in good standing for a one year period before they qualify for the program. WINTER BOCCE TOURNAMENT: TBD: The FADM with the Italian American Club of Livonia and the Venetian Club are coordinating an Winter Bocce Tournament for the all mem-bers. We are planning for a date at the IACL with the indoor courts. Stay tuned as developments for this event develop. MEMBER OF YEAR AWARD: Friday, February 19, 2016: Dead line for submitting your recommendation for our “Member of the Year Award”. Application can be found on page 9 of our newsletter or on line at our website www.fedabruzzo.org, or by contacting any Board member. The winning applicant will be decided by a vote of the Board of Directors and will be honored at our Annual Dinner Gala on Saturday, March 5, 2016. ANNUAL FADM CHARITY DINNER GALA: Saturday, March 5, 2016: Palazzo Grande: Join us in celebrating our biggest and best night of the year, culminating in our Member of the Year Award. Dance the night away with the sounds of “Eclipse” or enjoy the fellowship of your family and friends. Call Frank Serra iocco at 313-643-2846 for information and reservations. All ticket are $65 for members and non-members, youth under 21 are $50. BARISIANOTTI CLUB: ANNUAL BOCCE TOURNAMENT AND PIG ROAST. March 6, 2016: Annual Bocce Tournament and Pig Roast at the Caboto Club in Windsor. Doors open at 12:00 noon. The price includes a sit down dinner, wine & beer all afternoon. Bocce is a 4 man team participating in a tournament. Winner has a cash prices and trophies. While waiting for your team to play bocce there are cards and porker chips available to start a card game. After dinner there is a Texas Hold' Em tournament. All money from the entrance fee will be distributed to the top winners of the tournament. Ticket prices are in U.S. Funds with the exception of Cana-dian residences. IACL—ABRUZZESE REGIONAL DINNER: Saturday, March 12: The Italian American Club of Livonia (IACL) will host an Abruzzese Regional Dinner this year. Agenda includes Family Style Dinner, Raffle Prizes and entertainment by “One Man Out”. Ticket prices are $$55 per person Children 6-12 $25 and Children under 5 and under free. Contact Maryann Rea for information and tickets at 248-4778-0663, MISS ABRUZZESE AND JR. MISS ABRUZZESE PAGEANT: March 25, 2016is the dead line for applying for the Miss Abruzzese and Jr. Miss Abruzzese pageant. Winners will advance to the Columbus Day pag-eant in April. Let’s show the world the beauty and talent of our Abruzzese young ladies. Look at page xx for this years appl ication or go on line to our website, www.fedabruzzo.org. to download a copy. Contact Pam Vanderzeil (Pageant coordinator ) at 586-945-5570 for additional information and guidelines.

2016 ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL USA Coming in April : Come join us for another exciting season of the Italian Film Festival USA. Enjoy contemporary award winning films, meet and mingle with Italian film directors, and have a wonderful experience. Be a part of this cinematic adventure along with thousands of people in other participating major cities like Boulder, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Memphis, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland and St. Louis. Detroit Locations are: Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Wayne State University, Oakland University, Henry Ford College, and University of Michigan. All films will be shown in original language with English subtitles. Schedule in development. FADM will be a film presenter at the Oak-land location.

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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: 2015

JANUARY

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01/01: Lelio D’Aristotile

01/01: Thomas Salvati

01/02: Dr. Louisa DiLorenzo

01/03: Judith Decapite

01/03: Steven Serraiocco

01/04: Nick Colonnesi

01/04: Pierino DiVirgilio

01/05: Rose Goddard

01/08: Denise Cicchelli

01/08: Sarah Corsetti

01/09: Elio Bucciarelli

01/13: Frank Serraiocco Jr.

01/13: Alyssa Vanderziel

01/14: Joe Amicangelo

01/15: Marianne Burchi

01/15: Margaret Ann Coccia

01/15: Amelia VanWyck

01/17: Antonio DelVillano

01/19: Catherine Calvano-Goddard

01/19: Miranda Manzo

01/19: Kevin Marchi

01/22: Lawrence Duffield

01/23: Theresa Di Giorgio

01/24: Concetta Morelli

01/24: Gino Di Carlo

01/25: Sophia Jones

01/26: Dr. Michael Bucci

01/26: Mary Bucciarelli

01/27: Angelina Karas

01/29: Mary Marzolo

01/20: Carmine Volpe

FEBRUARY

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02/04: Anthony Paglia

02/05: Alexander Serraiocco

02/05: Bellonia Zaccagnini

02/06: Paul Paglia

02/06: Sabatino Bianchi

02/08: Mark McGowan

02/09: Peter A. Fuciarelli

02/10: Giuseppe D’Aristotile

02/11: Diane Manzo

02/13: Ivo Cicchitti

02/15: Lucas Serraiocco

02/16: Gaetano Ciavattone

02/16: Nicholas Paglia

02/18: Angelina Cavaliere

02/18: Paola DiMichele

02/19: Luciana Pietrantonio

02/20: Louis Angerilli

02/21: Sammy Militello

02/21: Mirella Morgan

02/22: Cynthia Zaccagnini

02/22: Dolcie DeNardo

02/23: John Zaccagnini

02/24: Maria DiSipio

02/15: Janet Langlois—

DiTomasso

02/25: Jesse Natale

02/25: Janet Langlois DiTomasso

02/26: Mirella Pelini

02/27: Lino Scarmadella

MARCH

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03/01: Norma Bucciatelli

03/03: Diana Calibeo

03/03: Stacy Shuman

03/03: Nellina Serraiocco

03/04: Peter G. Fuciarelli

03/07: Nicodemo Melone

03/07: Alyssa Bartolomeo

03/07: Anthony Garvey

03/11: Susan Badalamenti

03/11: Tina Di Cesare

03/11: Catherine Panepucci

03/13: Nikola Fuciarelli

03/14: Dr. Carmine Palmieri

03/15: Rocco D’Aristotile

03/15: Gilda DeFelice

03/17: Adriana DiCesare

03/17: Maria Stante

03/17: Clarice Squillace

03/19: Antonietta DiCarlo

03/19: Rosemary Lupo

03/20: Maria D’Aristotile

03/21: Benigno Burchi

03/21: Prima Cococetta

03/21: Nancy DeCook

03/21: Sofia Kirkman

03/24: Domenico D’Luca

03/27: Domenic Bartolomeo

03/28: Alyssa Marchi

03/30: John Di Giustino

03/07: Michelle Kuligowski

03/27: Anna Grillo

JANUARY

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01/13: Nick and Aoife Salvati

01/24: Romano and Orazia D’Onofrio

FEBRUARY =====================

02/06: Enrico and Berardina

D’Onofrio

02/14: Angelo and Frances

DiCesare

02/25: Nick and Amy Salvati

MARCH

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03/05: Lelio and Teresa D’Aris-

totile

03/10: Sergio and Marcella Paglia

03/10: John and Lina Santilli

03/20: Pierino and Rina

Di Virgilio

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. Titus

2. A Coin Toss

Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture

RICETTE ABRUZZESE - ~ LAMB SHANKS WITH ARTICHOKS AND OLIVES ~

INGREDIENTS: (Makes 4 servings)

1. 12 Baby Artichokes 2. 4 large, meaty lamb

shanks 3. Salt and pepper 4. 6 Tbspn extra-virgin

olive oil 5. 1 Spanish onion,

chopped into 1/4 inch diced.

6. 12 Garlic cloves, peeled and left whole

7. 2 Tbspn chopped fresh rosemary

8. 1/2 cup Gaeta olives 9. 1 cup dry white wine 10. 1 cup basic tomato

sauce 11. 1 cup chicken stock.

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 375 de-grees

2. Trim off the tough outer leaves and stems from the artichokes and cut off the prickly leaf tips. Place in a bowl of acidulate water and set aside.

3. Rinse and dry the shanks and season liberally with salt and pepper. In a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven with a lid, hat the olive oil until smoking over medium-high heat. Sear the shanks until dark golden brown all over, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove the shanks and set aside.

1. Drain the artichokes and add to the pot along the onion, garlic and rosemary and cook until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the olives, wine, tomato sauce, and stock and bring to a boil, Return the lamb shanks to the pan and bring back to a boil. Cove tightly, place in the oven, and cook for 1and 1/2 hours, until fork-tender. Re-move and serve

Have a special recipe or a family fa-vorite you want to share?

Send to:

Enzo Paglia at automan 25@aol.com

~L’albero~ DI PASQUAROSA (ROSETTA) DI LORENZO

State abbattendo l’albero.

Nessuna pieta. Quest’albero

era ancora mio padre, era ancora ma madre. Nell’angolo piu timido

del nostro giardino era vivente cortina agli occhi curiosi

e sfuggenti dei vicini. Era la resistnza al vento,

il luogo d’amore di mille uccellini.

Era il canto del primo mattino.

Era il risveglio del sole che vi si buttva rapito

a trafiggere i rami maestosi con trasparaenza di raggi infiniti,

tramando ricami di luce sul verde cupo delle fronde. E l’odore, l’odore di pino

mai piu fino a me giungera. Via stroncata. La morte e li

nel focolare accanto, il tarlo e dentro la mente

e il cuore ingabbiato, incapaci di sentire, non fa che morire. Chi avrà custodito

l’amore avrà piantato

‘lAlbero Nuovo.

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EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS

COMING SOON ANNUAL FADM MEMBER DIRECTORY

To help us keep in touch with each other and the membership at large. The FADM is editing and publishing a Member Directory for 2016. Please note that if you do NOT want any or all of your personal infor-mation in the directory, you must let us know, even if you informed us with the last directory. Please fill out the form below and return it by February 29, 2016 to: FADM C/O Annual Directory P.O. Box 545 Sterling Heights, MI, 48311

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Marion Volpe, Guy DelVillano, Frank Serraiocco

JANUARY ANNIVERSARY

Romano and Orazia D’Onofrio

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Elio Bucciarelli, Pierino DiVirgilio,

Mary Bucciarelli, Antonio Del Villano, Lelio D’Aristotile

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-ABRUZZO HERITAGE- ~ Ignazio Silone ~

Ignazio Silone (Italian: 1 May 1900 – 22 August 1978) was the pseudonym of Secondino Tranquilli, an Italian author and politician.

He was born in the town of Pescina in the Abruzzo region and lost many family members, including his mother, in the 1915 Avezzano earthquake. His father had died in 1911. Silone joined the Young Socialists group of the Italian Socialist Party (PSI), rising to be their leader.

He was a founding member of the breakaway Communist Party of Italy (PCd'I) in 1921, and became one of its covert leaders during the Fascist regime. Ignazio's brother Romolo Tranquilli was arrested in 1928 for being a member of the PCI, and he died in prison in 1931 as a result of the severe beatings he received.

Italian historians Dario Biocca and Mauro Canali found documents which, they claimed, 'proved' that Silone acted as an informant for the Fascist police from 1919 until 1930. The two historians published the results of their research in a work titled L'informatore. Silone, i comunisti e la polizia. In spite of bitter controversy in the Italian press, Biocca's and Canali's work proved to be substantiated and was reviewed in a positive light by theLondon Review of

Books, The Times Literary Supplement, The New Yorker, The Nation, New Left Review and others.

A 2005 biography by Biocca also includes documents showing Silone's in-volvement with the American intelligence (the OSS) during and after the World War, ultimately suggesting that Silone's political stands (as well as ex-tensive literary work) should be reconsidered in light of a more complex per-sonality and political engagements. Ignazio Silone was married to Darina Laracy, an Irish student of Italian litera-ture. He died in Geneva, Switzerland in 1978.

His works include: Fontamara (1930)

Fascism – Its Origin and Development (1934)

Bread and Wine (1937) (original Italian title: Pane e Vino)

The School for Dictators (1938)

The Living Thoughts of Mazzini (1939)

The Seed Beneath the Snow (1940)

Ed egli si nascose. Dramma in quattro atti (1944)

The God that Failed (contribution) (1949)

Emergency Exit (1951); published in a collection of the same name with nine other works in 1969

Handful of Blackberries (1952)

Wine and Bread (1955 revised version of the 1937 title) (orig. Italian Vino e pane)

Luca's Secret (1956) (orig. Italian Il Segreto di Luca)

Story of a Humble Christian (1968) (orig. Italian L'avventura di un povero cristiano)

Three of Silone's poems were included by Hanns Eisler in his Deutsche Sinfonie, along with poetry by Bertolt Brecht.

Source: Wikipiedia

Silone in the 1920’s.

As a member of the House of

Deputies.

In his later years.

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Raffaele Baldassarro June 4, 1942 - December 28, 2015 Raffaele Baldassarro of Sterling Heights, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 at the age of 73 years. Raffaele is survived by his children, Francesca Cracchiolo, Raffaele (Rachael) Baldassarro, and Mario Elizabeth) Baldassarro; grandchildren, Vittorio and Marcella Cracchiolo; and former spouse Victoria Baldassarro. Raffaele was predeceased by his parents, Pasquale and Concetta (nee Monaco) Baldassarro; and son-in-law, Gaspare Cracchiolo.

IN MEMORIUM

Ferdinando Ulisse January 4, 1929—January 4, 2016 Ferdinando “Danny” “Nando”, age 87, died Monday, January 4, 2016. Beloved husband of the late

Marjorie; loving father of Thomas (Joanne) Hughes, John Ulisse, Ferdinando (Julie) Ulisse and Ed-

ward (Patricia) Ulisse; adored grandfather of eight; dear great-grandfather of one; and brother of the

late Nina Baron. Visitation from 2-9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6 and 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Ro-

sary on Thursday, January 7 at Hauss-Modetz Funeral Home, 47477 Romeo Plank, Macomb (north

of 21 Mile) and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to the 10 a.m. Mass time at St. Clement of Rome, 343 S.

Main, Romeo. Entombment in Resurrection Cemetery.

Armando Pacifici February 1, 1922—January 16, 2016 Armando passed away peacefully January 16, 2016 at the age of 93. Survived by his loving wife

of 62 years, Nizia and by his son Alfredo and Daughter Lea (Frank) Marcelli. Proud nonno of Jo-

seph, Alessandro and Nicholas. Predeceased by his brother Vincenzo, sister Marciana (The late

Eugenio) Palmieri. Survived by his sister-in-law Antonina Pacifici in Italy. He was dearly loved and

will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends in Italy, Venezuela, U.S., and Canada. Visi-

tation Thursday 2-4pm and 6-9pm with 7pm Scripture at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile

Rd., Farmington Hills. In State Friday 9:30am until time of Mass 10 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catho-

lic Church, 23815 Power Rd., Farmington. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

COMING SOON “AN ABRUZZO ADVENTURE”

A TRAVELOGUE BY MARCELLA CORONA

Marcella Corona is a retired Travel Agent who has spent her entire career coordinating and presenting trip Europe and other parts of the world. She has agreed to put together a fantastic travelogue on Abruzzo highlighting our of the way places and things to do in a most wonderful part of Europe. Stay tuned for additional information as it develops. ALSO: Marcella is coordinating an intimate trip to Italy for this year beginning on June 6, 2016 for a wonderful 10 day trip with many amenities included. The group will be limited to 25 people to ensure the trip will be personal and gratifying. For addi-tional information on the trip call Marcella at 248-305-7155.

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Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan Membership Renewal Application

Date: _________________

Last Name: ______________________First Name: _______________Spouse:__________________

Home Address: __________________________________ City: _____________________________

State: ______ Zip: ___________ Email address: __________________________________________

Telephone: _________________ Cell: _______________Anniversary Date: ___________________

Birth Date: ___________________________, Birth Date –Spouse:________________________

List all children still living at home. Children over 18 must have their own membership.

Name: Relationship: Birth date: _____ __________________________________________________________________________________________

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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS - DONATIONS: ´ $1000 – Lifetime Membership (One Gala ticket and one ticket for event of choice – Lifetime)

´ $ 500 – Gold Membership (Two Gala tickets. In year paid)

´ $ 250 – Silver (One Gala ticket. In year paid.)

´ $ 100 – Patron (One ticket for event of choice other than Gala. In year paid.)

´ $ 50 – Family (Member rates for family members at all events)

´ $ 30 – Individual for 18 years or older

´ $ 25 – College Students

Mail Application to: FADM Membership Chairman, P.O. Box 545, Sterling Heights, MI, 48316

Checks payable to: FADM

Electronic payment: PayPal at www.fedabruzzo.org, on Membership page, click Buy Now All memberships are valid for one year starting January 1 and ending December 31 (except Lifetime Membership).

For Office use only:

Date Accepted: ______________ Amount of Check: __________Check #: ________ Cash: _________

Card type: _____________Credit Card #:_________________________________Expiration Date: __________________ Check here for auto renewal

If you have any questions or need further information, please call Susan DuBois-Reetz, Membership Chairman,

at 586-293-6507

You are invited to join a committee. Please circle what you are interested in: Events planning, Audit,

Historian, Elections, Compassion, Cultural, Travel, Social, Youth, Fund Raising, Membership, Technology

(WEB), Communications (Newsletter/Facebook).

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C/O- Member of Year Award

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MI., 48311 The Member of the Year will be determined by a majority vote of the Board of Directors based on the merits of the nominations

received. The award will be presented at the Annual Gala Night on March 5, 2016..

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NEWS FROM THE ABRUZZO REGION

2016-01-25

(REGFLASH) - Pescara, 25 gen. "Valorizzare e promuovere lo sviluppo delle aree interne e del comparto montano attraverso una strategia comune e incisiva". Lo ha detto l'assessore regionale ai Parchi, Riserve e Montagna, Donato Di Matteo, a mar-

gine della conferenza stampa convocata per illustrare il programma delle attività 2016 della sottosezione del Cai di Arsita (Te), promosso nell'ambito del progetto istituzionale "Città Val Fino". "In passato - prosegue Di Matteo - la montagna e le aree interne sono state abbandonate, oggi c'è stata una marcata inversione di tendenza. Il nostro obiettivo è costituire il 'distretto della montagna' al quale poter riservare dei bandi per investimenti e stimolare così lo sviluppo del territorio montano. E' impensabile che ci siano ancora ritardi in termini di sviluppo tra costa e aree interne. L'iniziativa promossa dal consigliere region-ale Luciano Monticelli, legata alla nascita della "Città Val Fino", è un progetto-pilota interessante che cammina verso questa direzione, ovvero valorizzare le aree interne e i centri montani. Insieme a queste iniziative - ha proseguito Di Matteo - è necessario predisporre e approvare norme regionali che mirano a introdurre strumenti per tutelare le aree interne e favorire così lo sviluppo delle piccole e medie imprese, dell'artigianato, delle tradizioni locali e dell'enogastronomia". Il presidente della Quarta Commissione del Consiglio regionale, Luciano Monticelli, ha rimarcato l'importanza del progetto "Città Val Fino" che rap-presenta un "veicolo promozionale straordinario per tutelare e valorizzare le aree interne della Valle del Fino". Hanno partecipato tra gli altri il presidente regionale del Cai, Gaetano Falcone, e Manolo Pieran-

Tessere è Arte' presso il Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo di Pescara

Il 23 gennaio alle ore 17,30 si inaugura la Mostra 'Tessere è Arte' presso il Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo di Pescara, e sarà accessibile ai visitatori fino al 16 Febbraio. L'evento sarà aperto da una conferenza stampa che si terrà il giorno 22 Gennaio alle ore 11 presso il Caffè Letterario adiacente al Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo. La Mostra è stata realizzata nell'ambito del progetto 'TessArt'è' , vincitore del Bando 'Beni Invisibili Luoghi e Maestrie delle Tradizioni Artigianali', con il contributo della Fondazione Tele-com Italia. L'Abruzzo è stato celebre in passato per i suoi tessuti artistici. Oggi la loro produzione sul territorio è per lo più ferma per mancanze di conoscenze tecniche, maestranze e manifatture. Con Tes-sArt'è', le Fondazioni Genti d'Abruzzo e Arte della Seta Lisio, in collaborazione con il Centro Regionale Beni Culturali, del Servizio Beni e Attività Culturali della Regione Abruzzo diretto dal Dott. Francesco Tentarelli, e grazie al sostegno della Fondazione Telecom Italia, intendono far riscoprire a tutti la tradizi-one artigianale e culturale delle produzioni tessili artistiche abruzzesi. Partendo dalla riscoperta e riappro-priazione della tradizione e identità; culturale abruzzese, la tessitura artistica sarà oggetto d'innovazione e studio di nuove possibilità tecniche e artistiche. Orari: Lunedì chiuso. Dal martedì al sabato dalle 9.00 alle 13.30. Domenica dalle 16.00 alle 19.30.

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 Luigi Bucciatelli 586-212-7694 Davide DiCicco 586-286-6307 Lelio D’Aristotile 586-864-0379 Mirella Morgan 586-291-2923 Susan Dubois-Reetz 586-293-6507 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: Sergio Paglia 586-759-3114 Audit Committee: Peter Fuciarelli 586-248-1159 Compassion: Luciana Pietrantoni 248-879-1773 Youth Group TBD FADM Giovani : 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 times: Chi Siamo Noi. As President of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan (FADM), I often speak to people about their heritage and background always interjecting the subject of Abruzzo and Membership to the FADM when possible. What if find startling is that even when people know their family is from the Abruzzo Region, they don’t know about the rich culture or traditions that come from there. In the Abruzzo Heritage section of our newsletter, La Voce d’Abruzzo, we highlight just how rich and our heritage is. From Dean Martin and Perry Como, as our anchor celebrities, to Tommy LaSorda in sports and Ignazion Silone and Mario Fratti in literature and theatre to Madonna in music. As a member of the FADM make sure your familiarize yourself with these well known personalities and be ready to let peo-ple and family know that your Region has produced so many of the worlds leading artists and scientists. This is particularly true to let our children and grandchildren know. If they ask you, “Dad where is our family from in Italy?” Let them know. Who are we? (Chi siamo noi?) We are artists, scientists, doctors, musicians, playwrights, theologians, that have made a dif-ference in the world; and can still make a difference if we but carry on our traditions and family values.

Enzo Paglia

Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture

Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture

FEDERAZIONE ABRUZZESE DEL MICHIGAN

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STERLING HEIGHTS

MI, 48311

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TASTES AND FLAVORS OF

ABRUZZO

Lanciano, Guardiagrele, Scanno

Lanciano is famous for its “bocconotti”, tasty short pastries with grape preserve, almonds, chocolate, cinnamon and lemon peel. Guardiagrele is the only place where you can taste “sise delle monache”, three small cupolas of choux pastry filled with pastry cram, while the exquisite Mostaccioli, biscuits made with cooked grape must and chocolate and flavoured with

spices, are made in Scanno. Nature lovers will want

to taste Abruzzese honeys, from the flow-

ers of the lime tree, summer savory and

thyme, which all flower

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