IL NUOVO SOLE Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper September 2014 3 Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper Issue 59 September 2014 FREE Greetings from your members of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly Brian Pallister MLA for Fort Whyte www.brianpallister.com Myrna Driedger MLA for Charleswood www.myrnadriedger.com Gino Bartali: The cyclist who saved Jews in wartime Italy By Peter Crutchley As one of the cycling world’s biggest races, the Giro d’Italia, begins in Belfast on Friday, more is being learned about the daring activities of one of its former winners in wartime Italy. “He had everything to lose. His story is one of the most dramatic examples during World War Two of an Italian willing to risk his own life to save the lives of strangers.” Film director Oren Jacoby is describing Gino Bartali, one of the leading cyclists of his era - a three-time winner of the Giro d’Italia, who also notched up two Tour de France victories, 10 years apart, before and after the war. During his lifetime, Bartali didn’t talk about his wartime activities. It was only after his death in 2000 that details began to emerge, and Jacoby fills in some remaining gaps in a Storyville documentary film about Italy’s secret heroes, due to be premiered this year. Bartali, a villager from a poor Tuscan family, was reaching the peak of his career as the war approached. devout Catholic, was asked by the Cardinal of Florence, Archbishop Elia Dalla Costa, to join a secret network offering protection and safe passsage to Jews and other endangered people. His role in the network was uniquely suited to his talents - he became a courier. On the face of it he was undertaking the long training rides for which he was renowned, but in reality he was carrying photographs and counterfeit identity documents to and from a secret printing press. He won his first Giro d’Italia in 1936, retaining the title in 1937. Then to Italy’s delight - he won the 1938 Tour de France. It was a moment the country’s fascist leader, Benito Mussolini, had been looking forward to eagerly. “Mussolini believed that if an Italian rider triumphed in the Tour it would show that Italians too belonged to the master race,” says Bartali’s son Andrea in Jacoby’s film. “It was a matter of national pride and fascist prestige that my father won the 1938 Tour, so he was under real pressure.” Bartali was invited to dedicate his win to Mussolini, but refused. It was a grave insult to il duce and a big risk to take. In the middle of that year’s Tour, Mussolini had published a Manifesto on Race, which led later to Jews being stripped of citizenship or any position in government or the professions. Italy remained, however, a country in which Jews could take refuge, until it surrendered to the allies in 1943. The German army then occupied northern and central parts of the country and immediately started rounding up Jews and sending them to concentration camps. At this point Bartali, a All were hidden in the frame and handlebars of his bicycle. “We’ve seen documentation that he travelled thousands of kilometres across Italy, travelling the roads between cities as far apart as Florence, Lucca, Genoa, Assisi, and the Vatican in Rome,” says Jacoby. By taking on this role, he put himself at huge risk. At one point he was arrested and questioned by the head of the Fascist secret police in Florence, where he lived. For a period he went into hiding, living incognito in the town of Citta Di Castello in Umbria. In addition to this, Bartali hid his Jewish friend Giacomo Goldenberg, and Goldenberg’s family. “He hid us in spite of knowing that the Germans were killing everybody who was hiding Jews,” Goldenberg’s son, Giorgio, says in Jacoby’s film. “He was risking not only his life but also his family. Gino Bartali saved my life and the life of my family. That’s clear because if he hadn’t hidden us, we had nowhere to go.” Approximately 80% of Italian and refugee Jews living in Italy before World War Two survived, partly thanks to the efforts of Italian sympathisers. It’s taken a lot of detective work, by a number of people, to piece Bartali’s story together over the last 14 years. Andrea Bartali says that eventually little by little his father told him about his actions during the war but made him promise not to tell anyone at that time. Continued on page 2 “Ieri, Oggi, Sophia: Loren on Exhibition in Venice Sophia Loren turns 80 this year. She was born on September 20, 1934. Italy,her native country, is planning a number of Bartali’s bike on display in the cycling museum in Madonna del Ghisallo Church, Lombardy extravagant events to pay homage to the Oscar winning Italian actress. The Venice Film Festival now underway has aptly chosen to commemorate Loren’s birthday with an exhibition dedicated to her and her memorable roles.” IL NUOVO SOLE Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper Managing Editor Mario Audino maudino@gmail.com (204) 488-2480 Layout & Design Coordinator Ben Ferraro ben@ferraro.ca Centro Update Editor & Adverstising Manager Lisa Mackling lmackling@cabotocentre.com (204) 487-4597 Ext. 22 Contributing Writers Anna Albo, Mario Audino Erminio Caligiuri, Lisa Mackling, Alfina Grande Il Nuovo Sole is published by the Italian Canadian League of Manitoba Inc. Il Nuovo Sole is published monthly10 times a year (the Jan.-February and July-August issues are combined). Deadline for submission of material for publication is the 15th day of the month; The paper is sent free of charge to all members of the Centro Caboto Centre and it is available at the following distribution points: Arima’s The House of Ethnic Food Assiniboine Credit Union - Grant Ave. Bar Italia Bari Club Balmoral Laundry 687 Osborne St Bob’s Transmission 700 Pembina Hwy Cafferia 360 1459 Corydon Ave. September 2014 Italian Canadian League celebrates 50th anniversary 2014 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Italian Canadian League of Manitoba Inc. It was fifty years ago, that on a hot summer evening in 1964, Vice Consul Giovanni Battista Mottola hosted and organized a meeting with prominent members of the Italian community. Present in the small living room of the Mottola home were, Phil Del Biggio (Marccheggiano), Art Mauro, Tony Scerbo, Luigi Villa, Attilio Cantafio, Tony Scerbo ( Frattelanza Amatese) Romeo Bidinosti ( member of Leonardo Di Vinci) and Rosa Cianplone. The purpose of the meeting was to create an umbrella organisation that would unite all the community clubs so that it might assist them in their deliberations with the community at large. In unison, the members of the League would form a large group that when approaching any of the three levels of government, be it civil, provincial or federal, for assistance or direction, it would have a notable presence. This year the League celebrated its 50th Anniversary and in honour of all its Past Presidents and in light of June being Italian Heritage month in Ontario, a gala event was hosted on Saturday, June 21. Past Presidents in attendance were: Dr. Luigi Villa, Dr. Sam Loschiavo,Franco Grande, Mario Raimondi, Don Romano, Joe Aiello, Charles Sherbo ( Son of Anthony Sherbo),Carmine Coppola, Frank Fiorentino, Loris Vendramelli ( son of Luigi Vendramelli), Erminio Caligiuri. Not in attendance and still honoured during the festivities were Past Presidents Dr. Edris Sabbadini, Domenico Pepe, Emilio Guercio, Vince De Luca, Gianfranco Riva, and Greg Fiorentino. Stephanie Zirino eloquently directed the evening as our MC and special guests Joyce Bateman brought greetings from the Federal government and Stan Carbone brought greetings from the Italian government. Presidents and members of the 14 organisations of the ICLM were also in attendance. Such clubs as the Roma Society, the Italian Canadian Foundation Inc., the Fratellanza Amatese, Comitato Degli Italiani di Terza Eta’di Winnipeg, Fogolar Association of Winnipeg, Gruppo Sportivo Italiano, La Lupa Di Roma Lodge, Sons of Italy, San Mango D’Aquino Society Inc., Centro Caboto, were represented. The five-course dinner was delicious and the service of the Centro Caboto staff was exceptional. The hall was decorated in black and gold splendor by the talents of Rick Mayhiew and we were led into a delightful evening of dance by the Amici Band, who played music of the 60’s and 70’s in honour of our special guests. We were also honoured to have a special appearance by Carmine La Rosa. In October, look forward to a book launch for the historical commemorative book that is being written on the 50 Years of the Italian Canadian League of Manitoba. Alfina Grande President, Italian Canadian League of Manitoba, Inc. Gino Bartali Continued from page 1 Jerusalem. “When I asked my father why I couldn’t tell anyone, he said, ‘You must do good, but you must not talk about it. If you talk about it you’re taking advantage of others misfortunes’ for your own gain.’” “When Bartali was stopped and searched, he specifically asked that his bicycle not be touched since the different parts were very carefully calibrated to achieve maximum speed,” the citation points out. According to Jacoby, Bartali’s reticence is a “defining characteristic” of many of the Italians who were willing to risk their lives in World War Two. Andrea Bartali says his father refused to view his actions as heroic. “He didn’t want to be acknowledged for what he had done: few of those he helped ever knew his name or what role he had played in their rescue,” says Jacoby. Last September he was posthumously awarded with the honour Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial and education centre in “When people were telling him, ‘Gino, you’re a hero’, he would reply: ‘No, no - I want to be remembered for my sporting achievements. Real heroes are others, those who have suffered in their soul, in their heart, in their spirit, in their mind, for their loved ones. Those are the real heroes. I’m just a cyclist.’” Calabria Market 139 Scurfield Blvd Centro Caboto Centre Contessa Fine Furniture De Luca’s Specialty Foods Fort Rouge Auto 680 Pembina Hwy Dr. Scarpino Dentistry G.G. Gelati Holy Rosary Church Horizon Insurance Mini Mart Mona Lisa Restaurant 1697 Corydon Nucci’s Gelati Piazza De Nardi Italian League’s Presidents, L to R: Dr. Sam Loschiavo, Mario Raimondi, Alfina Grande, Erminio Caligiuri, Gianfranco Riva, Carmine Coppola, Franco Grande, Dr. Luigi Villa, Domenico Romano, Frank Fiorentino. Price Choppers Scotiabank 1220 Pembina Hwy Spa Botanica 1459 Corydon Ave Royal Bank of Canada, 1399 McPhillips St. Sunrise Health Foods; St.Vital Centre Portage Place Kildonan Place Superstore; Bison Drive Kenaston / Grant Villa Cabrini Villa Nova X-Cues Cafe & Billiards INAS Office 2 A helping hand during Folklorama 2014 LR: Rosa Alecci, Maria Rossol, Giuseppina Melizza Le Ragazze Italane dance group Centro IL NUOVO SOLE Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper 3 Caboto Update Notizie dal Centro Caboto Peace Run 2014 Picnic table makeover GRAZIE! Our picnic tables got a fantastic makeover during July! Grazie to the following individuals might not be enough! Special com- September 2014 mendation to Mr. John Frezza and Joe Trozzo for providing the physical labour! Joe and John were there without complaint, and contributed far above and beyond any expectation.Other members included Joe’s father Luigi Trozzo, and John’s son - Jonathon.We were also helped by San- dro Foianesi, and a kind donation by Reno Augellone. As well, one of the Centro Board members led the project and saw it to fruition! Italians were represented at the Peace Run The Peace Run 2014 took place on Sunday July 13. This year marked the first for a Peace Run team to carry a flaming torch along a 16 000 km North American route that links the US, Mexico and Canada. Throughout the world, runners traveled through over 100 nations on six continents seeking to unite people, towns, communities and countries together in friendship. The run is to raise personal aspirations and try and create a more harmonious world. The ceremony in Winnipeg took place at the Legislative Building in the name of multiculturalism, and in the presence of the Minister of Multiculturalism, Flo Marcelino. Many children from different cultures in Winnipeg spoke the words “Peace be with you” in their cultural language. William was our representative at the Peace Run, and did great! Find more information regarding the Peace Run on the website: http://www.peacerun.org. William is between two Italian runners: to the left an ItaloAmerican from NewYork and to the right an Italian from the Marche region. Folklorama 2014 Entertainer Gabriela Gesualdo Splendore d’Italia Folk dancers Mercato in Café 13 Food Preparation in the Caboto KItchen Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper IL NUOVO SOLE Seniors’ Corner THE CHILDRENS’ CHOIR OF ST. JEAN BREBEUF SCHOOL During the afternoon of May 21, 2014 the Childrens’ Choir of St. Jean Brebeuf (Grades 2 – 6), accompanied by violinists led by Louisa Cianflone, entertained the seniors of the 55+ Program at the Centro Caboto. At the end of their performance the children informally visited with the seniors and presented a “thank” you card to each of the seniors. It was a moving scene as the old and the young met and enjoyed each other over the long span of years. IL CORO DEI RAGAZZI DELLA SCUOLA ST. JEAN BREBEUF Nel pomeriggio del 21 Marzo 2014 i ragazzi del coro della scuola St. Jean Brebeuf ( dal grado 2 al grado 6 ) accompagnati da violinisti diretti da Louise Cianflone, hanno intrattenuto gli anziani del programma 55+ al Centro Caboto. Alla fine della rappresentazione i ragazzi hanno socializzato con gli anziani ed hanno presentato carte di ringraziamento ad ognuno di loro. É stata una scena commovente vedere l’incontro tra giovani ed anziani e constatare quanto si siano divertiti insieme, malgrado la grande differenza di etá. L’Angolo Degli Anziani SENIORS 2014 ANNUAL PICNIC – NEEPAWA, MANITOBA On June 17, 2014, one of the few days without rain, the 55+ Program of the Centro Caboto Centre left with a bus load of seniors and volunteers and travelled to Neepawa to celebrate its annual picnic and participate in the excitement of the 55+ Games of Manitoba. The bus was packed and by the time we made the perimeter snacks started to appear and be enjoyed by everyone. Meanwhile from deep within the back of the bus one could hear the plaintive voices of Armando and Alec asking – “Are we there yet?!?” The group arrived in Neepawa safe and sound and after the seniors enjoyed their fitness session and after we shared a beautiful lunch, we boarded our bus again and proceeded to the Yellowhead Centre where we picked up our tour guide. The tour gave us an excellent grounding in the Town’s history – visiting such sites as the Cemetery and its “Stone Angel”, the Margaret Laurence Home, Beautiful Plains Museum, Rotary Park and Bird Sanctuary and the Viscount Cultural Centre. We returned to our picnic site and after a few snacks, a few games of Bocce Ball alongside the gently flowing river, we all boarded the bus and headed back to Winnipeg. It was a full day of enjoying each other’s company, the country side, cultural exchange and learning. Once again our sponsors were there to help. We thank them all – Deluca’s, Nucci Gelati,Price Choppers, Safeway and Superstore. We also would like to say a special thank you to Connie Newman and the Manitoba Association of Seniors Centres for their enthusiasm and financial support. OCTOBER – SENIORS MONTH OTTOBRE – MESE DEGLI ANZIANI THE COMMITTEE FOR ITALIANS / CANADIANS OF THE THIRD AGE IL COMITATO DEGLI ITALIANI/CANADESI DELLA TERZA ETA’ A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH THE SENIORS OF THE 55+ PROGRAM OF THE CENTRO CABOTO CENTRE UN’ORGANIZZAZIONE DI VOLONTARI CHE ASSISTE IL PROGRAMMA 55+ DEL CENTRO CABOTO ANNOUNCES UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE ITALIAN CANADIAN LEAGUE OF MANITOBA A GALA CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER IN HONOUR OF SENIORS MONTH AND THE 55+ PROGRAM AT THE CENTRO CABOTO GRATITUDINE PER UN VOLONTARIATO On June 4, 2014 the seniors, volunteers and Centro Caboto Staff said a fond farewell to Maria Reid. It was an ideal opportunity to acknowledge and thank Maria Reid with love and gratitude for her more than 12 years of service to the seniors participating in the 55+ Program and for her hard work for the Comitato. Maria and her husband Jack are relocating to the West Coast. We wish them blessings and good health. Il 4 Giugno 2014, gli anziani, i volontari e gli impiegati del Centro Caboto hanno dato un affettuoso saluto a Maria Reid. É stata un’occasione appropriata per riconoscere e ringraziare Maria Reid con amore e gratitudine, per i suoi 12 anni e piú al servizio degli anziani del programma 55+ e per il suo assiduo aiuto al Comitato. Maria, con il marito Jack si trasferiscono sulla Costa Ovest. Auguriamo loro molte benedizioni e tanta salute. SOTTO GLI AUSPICI DELLA LEGA ITALO/ CANADESE DEL MANITOBA UNA CELEBRAZIONE DI GALA E RACCOLTA FONDI PER ONORARE IL MESE DEGLI ANZIANI ED IL PROGRAMMA 55+ DEL CENTRO CABOTO FEATURING AWARD WINNING ITALIAN CHEF FROM THE REGION OF BASILICATA LOREDANA DIASO LOREDANA DIASO FATHER SAM ARGENZIANO AS MASTER OF CEREMONIES PRESENTATORE: PADRE SAM ARGENZIANO CENTRO CABOTO CENTRE AL CENTRO CABOTO COCKTAILS: 6:00 P.M. SUPPER: 7:00 P.M. One outstanding volunteer ANNUNCIA PROTAGONISTA DI RILIEVO : UNA CUOCA, VINCITRICE DI UN PREMIO, PROVENIENTE DALLA BASILICATA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2014 55 + PROGRAM AT THE CENTRO CABOTO CENTRE STARTS WED. SEPT. 24, 2014 September 2014 1 2 v4 FOR TICKETS CALL GREG 204-269-6363 OR PINA 204-986-1962 SABATO, 4 OTTOBRE 2014 COCKTAIL ALLE 18.00 CENA ALLE 19.00 PER I BIGLIETTI CHIAMARE: GREG: 204-269- 6363 O PINA : 204-986-19 Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper IL NUOVO SOLE Person of the Month Name: Giovanni Battista De Negri Nickname: Gianni Occupation: Pensionato (Elettricista) Age: 66 Generation: Prima Dad From: Vittorio Veneto ( Veneto) Mom From: Vittorio Veneto ( Veneto) Speaks: Italiano, Inglese Raised in: Vittorio Veneto ( Veneto) Passion: Giocare al calcio Favourite dish: Lasagna Absolute must in pantry: Caffe’ Espresso Favourite grocery store: Piazza De Nardi, De Luca Favourite restaurant in Winnipeg: Monticchio Favourite hangout in Winnipeg: Centro Caboto Best pizza in Winnipeg: Casa Grande, Calabria Market Type of wine/drink: Vino Bianco Moscato Favourite Italian saying or quote: Chi dorme non piglia pesci Last time you went to Italy: Giugno 2008 Place you want to visit at least once in your life: New York Dream car: Cadillac Italian Soccer team: Juventus What you like most about Il Nuovo Sole: Notizie dal Canada e dall’Italia Best way to feel Italian in Winnipeg: Parlare Italiano con i miei amici Thing about you that would surprise most people: Di essere meticoloso Best espresso in Winnipeg: A casa mia Most common name in your family: Mario Dream: Una crocera sul mare Mediterraneo Sexiest Italian: Claudia Cardinale Pet peeve: La mia automobile sporca Best Italian movie: La Vita e Bella Favourite band or singer: Andrea Bocelli Your fashion Idol: Dolce e Gabbana Favourite thing to do in Winnipeg: Vedere concerti di cantanti You know you where raised Italian when: Tenermi in contatto con la famiglia September 2014 1 3 v5 Italy threatens to let loose refugees picked up in the sea The last time Mare Nostrum (Latin for Our Sea) was used as a political slogan in Italy, Mussolini’s fascists were claiming dominance over the entire Mediterranean. This time it’s different. It’s the name of the operation the Italian navy is running to save asylum seekers from drowning on the dangerous voyage in open boats from North Africa to Italy. In a seaworthy vessel with a working engine and a reliable compass, it’s a 10-hour crossing and not very dangerous at all. In a leaky, massively overcrowded wreck that was scavenged somewhere along the North African coast by the people smugglers and sent off to Italy after a few rudimentary repairs, it can be a death sentence. An estimated 20,000 people went down with their boats before reaching Italy in the past 10 years. The most recent victims, on Saturday, barely made it one kilometre off the Libyan coast before their boat sank, leaving 170 people in the water. The Italian navy does not operate in Libyan territorial waters, and the Libyan coast guard station near Qarabouli, east of Tripoli, has no ships of its own. The coast guard borrowed a couple of fishing boats, but only 16 people were still alive by the time they got there. The boats usually flounder in international waters, however, and then it’s the Italian navy’s job. Operation Mare Nostrum began in October 2013, and since then over 80,000 people have been pulled from these sea-going death traps (though most were not actually sinking at the time) and safely landed in Italy. Last weekend, the Italian navy rescued almost 4,000 more. This policy honours Italy’s humanitarian traditions -- but since all the people who are saved claim political asylum on coming ashore, setting in motion a legal process that can last for years, the Italian navy is actually increasing Italy’s problem as the first port of call for over half the undocumented immigrants entering the European Union. Most of them have a good case for claiming asylum: a large majority of the people reaching Italy are refugees from war and tyranny in Syria, Eritrea, and Somalia, with smaller number from various West African countries. Nor do they really want to stay in Italy, which is going through a prolonged economic crisis and has very high unemployment. They would rather move on to more prosperous EU countries further north. But international law says refugees must claim asylum in the first safe haven they reach, and in the case of the EU that is almost bound to be Italy, because it is so near to Africa and because the post-Gaddafi chaos in Libya means there is no control over boats leaving the Libyan coast. Continued on page 6 Favourite colour: Viola Spaghetti or penne: Penne Favourite Italian song: Canto della Terra Famous Italian artist/actor you would like to meet: Andrea Bocelli Favourite Italian City: Venezia Best memory growing up Canadian/Italian: Picnic al Campo Fogolar Favourite flavour gelato: Pistacchio Favourite thing about being Italian: La nostra gastronomia Favourite charity: Cancer care, Health and Stroke Foundation Migrants wait to be boarded on the San Giusto Navy ship, along the Mediterranean sea, off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa Italy threatens to let loose refugees Continued from page 5 Italy is now getting more than half of the EU’s entire refugee flow -- probably well over 100,000 this year -- and all of those people must stay in Italy. It’s expensive, it’s politically poisonous, and the country’s facilities for looking after these refugees are being overwhelmed. Yet Italy’s EU partners seem quite content to leave Italy to bear the burden all by itself. With almost all of the Fertile Crescent now in a state of war, and new flows of refugees starting as a result of the fighting in South Sudan and the Central African Republic, the numbers are going up fast. Five Italian warships are dedicated full-time to Operation Mare Nostrum, and on many occasions in the past few months they have picked up more than a thousand people in one day. This situation cannot last. Italy has made no threats to stop the rescues and let the refugees drown. “We do not want a sea of death,” said Rear-Admiral Michele Saponaro, who runs the operation from the naval command centre. But Rome is losing patience with its do-nothing EU “partners”, and there is another way to address Italy’s problem. The Schengen Treaty does not include Britain and Ireland, which opted out, and four new EU members have not yet complied with its terms -- but 22 of the EU’s 28 members allow free movement across their borders for legal residents of all the Schengen countries. This includes Italy, of course. So in theory if Italy just gives the asylum seekers an ID card and a document saying they have permanent residence, then they’ll leave for greener pastures. “We’ll just let them go,” said Interior Minister Angelino Alfano last May. “We want to IL NUOVO SOLE Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper clearly say to the EU that they either patrol the Mediterranean border with us or we will send all those who ask for asylum in Italy where they really want to go: that is, the rest of Europe, because they don’t want to stay in Italy.” A previous Italian government briefly made the same threat back in 2011 and then the rift was papered over, but Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s new government seems to mean business. Italy not only wants its partners to contribute money and ships to Operation Mare Nostrum; it also wants them to share the job of looking after the refugees and not leave them all in Italy. 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Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Service Corp. International (Canada), ULC. Valid until Dec. 31,2014. ®†™† IN THE KITCHEN In Cucina Potato Gnocchi This is a real classic of the Italian cuisine. It takes a little time to prepare them but they are easy to make and more than worth the effort. Ingredients: 2 lbs – 2 oz. (one Kilo) whole baking potatoes 1 beaten egg 2-1/4 cups flour pinch of salt Instructions: 1. Boil the potatoes whole with the skin in salted water until cooked. 2. Once cooked drain the potatoes and then peel them being careful not to burn yourself. 3. Pass the potatoes through a vegetable mill or a potato ricer and into a bowl. 4. Add the flour, egg and a good pinch of salt. 5. Mix until you have a nice pliable ball of dough. 6. Prepare a work area and dust it with flour. 7. Take the dough, a piece at a time, and roll it out with your hands until you have rolls about 3/4 inch in diameter. 8. Cut the tubes of dough into pieces about one inch long. 9. With a fork, holding the tines against the work surface, use your finger to press a piece of dough gently against the fork and roll it slightly then letting it fall to the table. 10. The result should be gnocchi with an indent on one side from your finger and a pattern on the other side from the fork. 11. Handle the gnocchi carefully so they don’t loose their shape. Place them on a lightly flour plates. Keep them apart so they don’t touch one another or they’ll stick together. 12. Bring a big pot of water to a boil, add a table spoon of olive oil and then add the gnocchi carefully a plate or two at a time. When they float to the surface they are ready just remove them with a slotted spoon and set them in a strainer to drain off the excess water. 13. Serve with tomato sauce and top up with grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy… Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper IL NUOVO SOLE September 2014 13 7 Procession of the Madonna del S.S. Rosario The annual feast and procession in honor of the Madonna del S.S. Rosario was held on Sunday, August 17. Judging by the attendance of approximately 1000 devotees it was a great success. It was a fine day which culminated at the Caboto Centre for an evening of good food and entertainment for everyone. Over 300 people were entertained under the capable direction of Tony Cianflone and the band of Vito and Maria di Stefano. A special appearance by the mitical Carmine la Rosa was the highlight of the evening. Thank you to Father Sam and the Church committee for another successful and memorable festa.” Fratellanza Amatese Annual Family Picnic On Sunday, July 20th, 2014, the Fratellanza Amatese hosted the annual family picnic in St. Andrew’s. It was a beautiful, hot day, and many people participated in the various activities throughout the day. When people started to arrive in the morning, the smell of amazing food, the organizing of the bocce teams and setting up the lunch tables were the most important things. When it was time to eat, people were going around from table to table, sharing their homemade meats, breads, and desserts. After all the food and drink, it was time to enjoy the bocce tournament. The bocce games were played in teams of four and the surfaces varied, depending on the location of the game. There was even a game where the “pallina” was in between two trees in a shrub, but it was still played! As teams were advancing and other teams were heading back to their tables for more food and drink, there could only be one team to win the tournament. their heads and return home with other things in their hands. Talk about multi-tasking! At the Amatese picnic, we take it a step further and make it a race! This year, we had a repeat champion (who kept her championship title), Maria Cianflone, and coming in 2nd place was Concetta Caradonna. Once all of the prizes were handed out, the picnic was wrapped up with some singing. A special thank you goes out to Joseph Fiorentino for organizing a great picnic, and to all of the people who helped out throughout the day. 1st place bocce winners On the A-Side, there was a battle between cousins, brothers, and friends and on the consolation side it was a battle of the women. In a close game, the last bocce ball was tossed, and the 1st place team consisting of Joseph Fiorentino, Joe Aiello, Anthony Romeo and Sebastian Grande, had won the game. All of the teams that placed received prizes and Amatese memorabilia. 1st place: Joseph Fiorentino, Joe Aiello, Anthony Romeo, and Sebastian Grande 2nd place: Tom Masi, Joseph Masi, Rob Masi, and Anthony Fiorentino Consolation: Elvira Cantafio, Mary Cantafio, Sandra Falvo, Adriana Colasuonna Bocce wasn’t the only thing at the picnic! There were various games from the “old town” and some picnic favourites for adults and children. Many of the people who weren’t playing bocce participated in the cheese rolling contest, the watermelon eating contest, and the carrying the water bowl on your head race. The children participated in the waterballoon toss, the three legged race, the potato sack race and various other games. The cheese rolling competition was a fun game they used to play back in Calabria. At this year’s picnic, Angelo Anania got first place and there was a tie for second between Vincenzina Aiello and Joe Grande. The watermelon eating contest is a fun contest we have been enjoying at every picnic, and this year Frankie Fiorillo took the title. Back in Amato, many people would head down to the fountains and fill their buckets with water to bring back to their houses. They would take a cloth, make a crown on their heads, and place the bucket on top of the crown. They would then balance this water on Bucket carrying contest Cheese rolling fun IL NUOVO SOLE Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper September 2014 1 28 Notizie dall’ Italia News from Italy AUTOSTRADE: RENZI TAGLIA IL NASTRO, INAUGURATA LA BREBEMI Collegamento Autostradale: Brescia – Bergamo- Milano (Brebemi) Un’opera fondamentale per la Lombardia e per l’Italia, per l’agricoltura e per l’Expo 2015, un’infrastruttura per la crescita del Paese. Non a caso, a tagliare il nastro dell’autostrada A35 Brebemi (Brescia – Bergamo – Milano), è arrivato anche il presidente del Consiglio, Matteo Renzi, arrivato al casello di Fara Olivana mercoledì mattina, in provincia di Bergamo. “Voglio ringraziare non solo gli amministratori, ma, soprattutto, le donne e gli uomini che hanno lavorato, per realizzare questa autostrada”. Insieme al premier erano presenti i ministri di Infrastrutture e Politiche agricole, Maurizio Lupi e Maurizio Martina, il governatore lombardo, Roberto Maroni, e i sindaci della zona, tra cui il primo cittadino di Bergamo, Giorgio Gori. “Noi siamo il Paese dove le donne e gli uomini sanno fare bene il loro lavoro - ha proseguito Renzi - voi, qui, in Lombardia, ne siete l’esempio e questa infrastruttura ne è una dimostrazione. Dobbiamo smettere di fare di noi un racconto paradossale, del Paese solo del buon vino e del buon cibo”. L’autostrada, lunga 62,1 chilometri, ha 15 svincoli di cui 6 con caselli e dispone di una dotazione tecnologica conforme ai più elevati standard di sicurezza europei. Secondo Maroni, “Brebemi è uno straordinario esempio di successo”. La Lombardia, sottolinea il governatore, “è la prima regione italiana per investimenti in infrastrutture, ma soffre ancora di un gap autostradale di oltre 200 chilometri, al quale abbiamo voluto, io e chi mi ha preceduto, porre rimedio, sostenendo la realizzazione delle tre grandi opere, Brebemi, Teem e Pedemontana”. “Sono convinto - ha aggiunto - che un sistema infrastrutturale moderno ed efficiente sia la chiave per lo sviluppo economico, industriale e sociale della Lombardia e di tutto Paese”. Maroni ha messo in risalto anche come la Brebemi sia la prima infrastruttura autostradale italiana a essere realizzata in completo autofinanziamento, senza oneri per i contribuenti. “La ragione per cui siamo qui non può essere solo legata alla Lombardia – ha evidenziato il ministro Lupi – è un segnale di successo e positività per tutto il Paese”. Durante la cerimonia di apertura al traffico della nuova autostrada, Lupi ha ricordato “gli ostacoli, i limiti e le difficoltà dell’opera”, ma ha anche rivendicato “i segnali positivi, che ci vengono dalla concretezza e dai fatti”. “Le infrastrutture - ha aggiunto - sono un elemento indispensabile di sviluppo per il territorio e le imprese nel nostro Paese. Le risorse investite in infrastrutture sono un volano per la crescita e il futuro del Paese”. MEDIO ORIENTE, PAPA: LA VIOLENZA SI VINCE CON LA PACE (NoveColonne ATG) Roma - “Ho appreso con preoccupazione le notizie che giungono dalle comunità cristiane a Mossul, in Iraq, e in altre parti del Medio Oriente, dove esse, sin dall’inizio del cristianesimo, hanno vissuto con i loro concittadini offrendo un significativo contributo al bene della società. Oggi sono perseguitate; i nostri fratelli sono perseguitati, sono cacciati via, devono lasciare le loro case senza avere la possibilità di portare niente con loro”. Il pensiero di Papa Francesco è tornato domenica, dopo l’Angelus a piazza San Pietro, ancora una volta alla situazione in Medio Oriente e in particolare alle difficoltà che le comunità cristiane in quelle zone stanno vivendo. “A queste famiglie e a queste persone – ha aggiunto il pontefice - voglio esprimere la mia vicinanza e la mia costante preghiera. Carissimi fratelli e sorelle tanto perseguitati, io so quanto soffrite, io so che siete spogliati di tutto. Sono con voi nella fede in Colui che ha vinto il male” ha detto il Papa invitando tutti i fedeli “a ricordare nella preghiera queste comunità cristiane. Vi esorto, inoltre, a perseverare nella preghiera per le situazioni di tensione e di conflitto che persistono in diverse zone del mondo, specialmente in Medio Oriente e in Ucraina. Il Dio della pace susciti in tutti un autentico desiderio di dialogo e di riconciliazione. La violenza non si vince con la violenza. La violenza si vince con la pace”. LA CONCORDIA LASCIA L’ISOLA DEL GIGLIO (NoveColonne ATG) Roma - La Concordia ha lasciato l’Isola del Giglio. Per chi ha lavorato al suo recupero per due anni e mezzo, per chi l’ha vista sdraiata di fianco su un scoglio come una balena in quella notte sciagurata del 13 gennaio 2012 e poi per mesi, per chi l’ha vista alla fine rialzarsi e rigalleggiare, è stato un tuffo al cuore quando mercoledì 23 luglio la nave, con la sua ciambella di trenta cassoni tutt’attorno (in gran parte affondati in acqua), ha iniziato a ruotare e si è allontanata dalla costa, a cercare la posizione al centro del convoglio di quattordici mezzi che l’accompagneranno fino a Genova. Un ‘galleggiante’ di oltre 70 mila tonnellate trainato da due rimorchiatori, un naviglio lungo 290 metri e largo più di 62, cinquanta metri fuori acqua ed altri diciotto sotto, più basso ed affondato di quasi dieci metri rispetto a quando la Concordia navigava ma con il ‘naso’ fuori dal mare. Ma se la nave se ne va l’orologio non si riporta indietro. Rimangono i trentadue morti sulla nave, a cui si aggiunge il subacqueo spagnolo che ha perso la vita durante le operazioni di rimozione del relitto. Rimane di quei trentatre morti l’ultimo corpo da cercare, Russel Rebello, il cameriere indiano che si è sacrificato per salvare altri passeggeri. Le ricerche riprenderanno venerdì sul fondale dove era adagiata la nave e poi a Genova, al suo interno. IMMIGRATI, BOLDRINI-ALFANO-GIRO: SI’ A POLITICA COMUNE UE (NoveColonne ATG) Roma - Serve l’impegno di tutta l’Europa, una strategia e una politica estera comuni per affrontare il dramma delle migrazioni che sta trasformando il Mediterraneo in un vero e proprio teatro di guerra tra uomini e mare. Nel Mediterraneo è in corso una guerra tra le persone e il mare. Una guerra che sta causando migliaia di morti e di dispersi”. “I racconti dei sopravvissuti sono sempre più agghiaccianti. Organizzatori di viaggi che prendono a sprangate i migranti a bordo a scopo dimostrativo, una pratica terrificante usata per terrorizzare le persone a bordo”. Secondo la presidente della Camera è necessario dare ai migranti una alternativa “all’affidarsi ai trafficanti” che è quella di “ fare domanda di asilo nei paesi di transito e organizzare l’accoglienza nel nostro paese”. Il ministro dell’Interno Angelino Alfano ha sottolineato la necessità di puntare a “procedure standard per tutta l’Europa”. “Chi ha il riconoscimento di status di rifugiato in un paese deve poter andare anche in un altro paese” ha detto Alfano nel suo intervento. “Stiamo de-ideologizzando il dibattito sull’immigrazione che non può essere un derby tra accoglienza e respingimenti” prosegue il ministro dell’Interno, secondo cui è necessario affrontare il tema dell’immigrazione su tre livelli diversi: l’Africa, la frontiera e l’accoglienza. “La politica estera è quella che deve affrontare il tema in Africa. L’Africa, dove ci sono guerre e persecuzioni, dove si muore e dunque da dove si scappa e qui serve la piena responsabilità dell’Europa” ha detto Alfano. “I flussi non si interromperanno tanto presto e c’è bisogno di una politica estera comune che risolva la situazione nelle aree di crisi e per affrontare quella dell’immigrazione che è una sfida enorme” ha detto nel suo intervento il sottosegretario agli Esteri Mario Giro. Infine il presidente della Commissione Diritti Umani del Senato, Luigi Manconi ha parlato del “Piano di ammissione umanitaria” nato diversi mesi fa ed ha sottolineato di nuovo “la necessità inderogabile di una politica condivisa a livello europeo per quanto riguarda l’asilo; di una condivisione di azioni concrete e la capacità di distribuire i profughi sull’intero territorio europeo”. IL NUOVO SOLE Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper September 2014 13 9 Health & Wellness LaSalute Making Your Own Natural Sunscreen By Anna Albo With the winter we just had, it’s hard to imagine that it’s almost bathing suit and beach season. And if you are like me, you like to know exactly what’s in the items you eat or put on your skin. If I had my way, I’d make everything from scratch, but sometimes you don’t have the time, or maybe you can’t find the ingredients. Well, when I came upon various recipes online on how to make my own sunscreen, I was over the moon. While I use and love all the prepared sunscreens we sell at Sunrise Health Foods, the opportunity to make my own was a fascinating prospect. In less than five minutes, I’d prepared my own natural sunscreen that doesn’t leave my skin white, isn’t oily and barely has a scent. I have tested my new sunscreen a few times and so far I’ve had great success. I will admit one failure – I did get a burn on one shoulder after not reapplying my sunscreen for over 3 hours. I’ve learned that you need to re-apply at least every hour. Test it out first and reapply at least every hour. If you have fair skin and/ or burn easily, you may need to re-apply every 30-45 minutes. It’s not waterproof, so you will need to re-apply after swimming or sweating. Here is my recipe for sunscreen: • • • ½ cup of aloe vera gel – the chunky kind like Lily of the Desert topical gel or Jason Aloe gel work best as liquid will make it too runny. Aloe vera has the capacity to reflect as much as 20% of UV rays. On top of that, it is nourishing and healing to the skin. 5 tbsp of coconut oil. Coconut Oil has also been shown to reflect harmful UV rays. 20 drops of carrot • • seed oil – my key ingredient. Carrot seed oil has an SPF of anywhere from 20-40 5-10 drops of lavender oil optional but it does give my sunscreen a nice smell and lavender is great for any kind of skin condition. 10 drops of Vitamin E oil or a few squeezed out capsules - also optional, but it’s very healing to the skin “Viva l’Italia” Choir In the historical context of the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy in 2011, the Viva l’Italia Choir was founded under the sponsorship of the Italian Canadian Foundation of Manitoba Inc. (ICFMI). The Choir’s mission is to: promote Italian language and culture through music and song; provide an opportunity to enjoy the intrinsic benefits of singing; foster a sense of comradeship and have fun. If you enjoy singing, you are welcome to join the “Viva l’Italia” choir. Membership is free and open to anyone. The ability to read music, though desirable, is not a prerequisite. However, chorists must demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and a high sense of respect for one another. 18th, at 61 Picardy Place. We are pleased and privileged to announce that for the upcoming Fall session the ICFMI has engaged the services of Ms. Julie Biggs (Conductor), Ms. Michèle Barr (Pianist) and Mr. Luciano Armenti (Guest Accordionist). Additional guest musicians and singers will be recruited as the need arises. In the words of Dr. Sam Loschiavo, the creation, sponsorship and promotion of the Choir “will bear witness to the Foundation’s slogan: Choir practices will be held every Thursday, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., commencing on Thursday, September In place of coconut oil (or in addition to it) you could use wheat germ oil, shea butter or hemp oil which all have SPFs in the range of 4-10. While it absorbs into skin quite easily without a greasy afterglow, you do need to avoid contact with your clothing. It will leave behind oil stains. A word of caution – while a limited period of sun exposure if good for a lot of us, this article isn’t meant to advocate prolonged sun exposure. You can follow this blog at sunrisehealthfoods. ca for other great recipes and health related tips and information. Here are some helpful notes. It will separate at first as you can see by the photo below. However, as it melts and hardens with heat and room temperature, it does start to mix together quite nicely. Another tip would be to mix is vigorously and place it in your refrigerator. Summer Camp 2014 Every last Thursday of the month the practice will be held in the library at the Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Avenue. ‘Non ti scordar di me!/ Forget me not!’.” Should you wish to become a member or simply require more information, please contact Mario Audino at: (204) 488-2480 or maudino@gmail.com The Caboto Centre hosted a children’s summer camp this summer from July, 14th- July 25th . The children had a wonderful time and had some hand on experiences with the cultural side of the Centre. The activities ranged from art classes to improv acting, to music , and film, and of course sport related. They had a hands on class where they made their own pizza, and pasta, and then got to enjoy eating it for lunch. They also ventured out on some excursions and were visited by the Fifa Mascot where they enjoyed playing some soccer. Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper IL NUOVO SOLE September 2014 1 2 10 FERRARI, 50 VETTURE SFILANO PER LE STRADE DI NEW YORK S P O R T S (NoveColonne ATG) New York - Cinquanta vetture del Cavallino rampante hanno attraversato New York per giungere a Bridge Club in Bridgehampton in una parata nell’ambito delle celebrazioni dei 60 anni di presenza di Ferrari nel mercato statunitense. Partiti dalla prima concessionaria newyorkese Miller Motorcars al Greenwich hanno raggiunto uno dei più esclusivi Golf club costruito nello stesso luogo dove una volta sorgeva il Bridge Race Track su cui le Ferrari correvano negli anni ‘60. Malgrado la pioggia battente, la sfilata ha messo in mostra alcuni modelli recentissimi come la 458 Speciale e la California T ma anche modelli storici con la 250 GT SWB, la 275 GTV e la 365 GTB. Per gli appassionati del Cavallino Rampante negli Usa il prossimo appuntamento è ancora su un campo da golf, a Pebble Beach, a metà agosto dove gli esperti si aspettano che alcune Ferrari messe all’asta batteranno per valore ogni record precedente. Summer Bocce 2014 Fun was had by all as we gathered at the Centro for our summer bocce games. We managed to complete the season mostly outdoors, although a few games were played indoors. We are very fortunate to have both options available to us. Firstly, I would like to thank all those faithful players for coming out and supporting the summer bocce league, and for all those who helped to manage the teams and schedules. We will be having our wind up banquet on Friday, Sept 12th,2014. CALCIO: IL NAPOLI SUPERA IL BARCELLONA, BENITEZ SODDISFATTO (NoveColonne ATG) Roma - In Svizzera decide uno svizzero. Il Napoli batte il Barcellona a Ginevra con un gol di Dzemaili, la “Guardia svizzera” che sente profumo di casa e puntuale come una sentenza ad orologeria segna il gol decisivo al minuto 80. Gli azzurri battono il Barca e, anche se è un’amichevole , il fascino di un successo così prestigioso va oltre ogni etichetta o contesto. Bene il Napoli, ordinato, pugnace, vivo, già in buona condizione fisica ed organizzato tatticamente. Le indicazioni per Rafa Benitez sono più che lusinghiere. Gli azzurri hanno creato almeno tre occasioni gol ed hanno anche saputo tener testa ai prepotenti palleggiatori del Barcellona senza rischiare moltissimo. Per quel che vale, ad inizio agosto, è un test che dà al Napoli conforto e sicurezza per il lavoro svolto sinora. Poi arriva la ciliegina a 10 minuti dalla fine che rende più gustosa la torta della festa. Dzemaili carica la molla e Claudio Bravo prende la sveglia: destro puntuale di controbalzo dai 30 metri, gol. “Vincere con il Barcellona è sempre un bel risultato”: Benitez commenta il successo azzurro nell’amichevole di lusso a Ginevra col Barca, ma soprattutto va oltre la vittoria ed analizza la prestazione della squadra in vista della stagione che andrà ad iniziare. “I ragazzi – continua il tecnico - meritano tutti i complimenti. Al di là dei singoli è la squadra che mi è piaciuta. Abbiamo fatto molto bene sia in fase offensiva che difensiva, e questa è una bella risposta dopo questa prima fase di lavoro. Ho avuto segnali importanti in ogni senso, questo significa che stiamo lavorando bene e che dobbiamo proseguire così. Dobbiamo gestire al meglio questo gruppo e poi se possibile migliorarlo”. “La squadra – aggiunge Benitez - ha tenuto bene il campo di fronte ad un Barcellona che gioca un calcio collaudato da ormai dieci anni. Il che significa che abbiamo avuto un rendimento di alto livello”. Lille, Standard Liegi, Besiktas, Copenaghen e Atletico Bilbao sono le possibili avversarie del Napoli al play-off Champions League. And now congratulations to our winners:1st place – Cosenza Gubbio , players: Tony Chilelli, Livio Radicchi, Salvatore Macchia, Michele Mastrolonardo2nd place- LaVilla, players: Armando and June Nasuti, Albert and Lori Nasuti, Maria Garcea3rd JaxonPlayers: Pina and Rocco Macchia, Dave Jones, Fernanda Augelone. Nibali sets sights on September worlds MILAN (VN) — Vincenzo Nibali’s Tour de France party is nearing its end with a fan club gathering in his honor Saturday in Pistoia, Italy. The Astana rider from Sicily will raise a glass of bubbly and then get down to the business of programming his season finale.“The Shark” is looking toward the world championship road title September 28 via a series of one-day races. On tap is a trip to his sponsor’s home in Kazakhstan near the end of August and the three Trittico Lombardo races — Coppa Bernocchi, Coppa Agostoni, and Tre Valli Varesine, September 16-18.“It’s enough if he trains well, with moto-pacing to simulate the races,” Astana trainer Paolo Slongo told VeloNews. “Ideally, it’d be better to race more, but there aren’t many alternatives if you don’t race the Vuelta a España.”Nibali will skip the Vuelta, which he won in 2010 and placed second in behind Chris Horner in 2013, but could slot in the Vattenfall Cyclassics on August 24 and, more likely, the GP Ouest France-Plouay on August 31. A trip to Canada is not on his itinerary even if current world champion Rui Costa (LampreMerida) used the one-day races in Québec and Montreal as a lead-up last year.“The Canadian races could work out, but they can also work against you depending on how your body reacts to the jet lag,” added Slongo. “It’s better possibly that he remains in Italy and races and trains at home. Slongo will see Nibali Saturday for the first time since they toasted to victory in Paris more than a week ago. Vincenzo Nibali rode into the Paris sunset with the yellow jersey, but now he’s targeting the rainbow stripes at the world championships. Photo: BrakeThrough Media Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper IL NUOVO SOLE September 2014 13 11 Dante Alighieri Italian School - Ages 4-17 Saturday mornings 10:00am - 12:30pm Register at 9:30am on Sept. 20th 2014 You can also register before September 20th by phone: 204-4883834 or by email: danteschoolwpg@gmail.comCheck out our website: www.dantewinnipeg.com Dante Alighieri Adult Italian Classes Monday nights 7:00pm - 9:00pm Start date: Monday, Sept. 22nd 2014 (registration 6:30pm)You can also register before September 22nd by phone: 204-488-3834 or by email: danteschoolwpg@ gmail.com Check out our website: www.dantewinnipeg.com Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2014 Event: Annual Pasta Dinner fundraiser Location: Holy Rosary Church – Parish Hall Sponsor: Catholic Women’s League Other info: please contact Church office: (204) 284-5140 Dante Alighieri: It’s back to school for all children and teachers and that means that Italian school will be starting up once again. We are excited to start another school year on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 2014, for the children’s classes and MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2014, for the adult classes. For over 40 years, the Dante Alighieri Cultural Society has been offering classes for children ages 4-17. On Saturday mornings, the Caboto Centre has been filled with Italian children attending Italian classes to keep the language and the culture alive in Winnipeg. This is a great way to expose children to the Italian language and culture and they also create many friendships with other Italian children like themselves. Classes run from 10:00am – 12:30pm, every Saturday from September until May. On Saturday mornings you will see the children engaged in learning Italian through books, workbooks, songs, games, computers, technology and much more. They participate in annual activities such as: Halloween and Carnevale parties, the Christmas Concert, the Concorso Carducci Poetry Contest, and much more. For students in high school, there is an opportunity to gain credits towards your high school diploma. When attending the Dante Alighieri classes, you are preparing for an Italian exam that you will take close to the end of the Italian school year. Registration will take place on the first day of school: Saturday, September 20th, starting at 9:30am. Along with our children’s classes, we also offer evening classes for adults. Three sessions of courses are offered throughout the year from September – December, January – March and April – June. These classes run for 2 hours every Monday night for 10 weeks, excluding holidays. We offer classes in many levels: Introductory, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Please enquire about the level that works best for you! Registration for adult classes will take place on the first day of classes: Monday, September 22nd, starting at 6:30pm. To secure a spot in both the youth classes and adult classes prior to the above registration dates, you can call the Dante Alighieri office at 204-488-3834 or email Anthony at danteschoolwpg@ gmail.com. To print off registration forms from our website, go to www. dantewinnipeg.com click “School Registration” on the sidebar, and scroll to the bottom of the page where you can print off the form. The forms for both children’s classes and adult classes are on the same page. Seven year old entertainer Chiara Biondi Wilson during Folklorama Hope to see you at Italian school! Angela Caputo at Folklorama 2014 Francesca Silla singing “Time to say goodbye” Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper IL NUOVO SOLE September 2014 1 2 12 DR. CARMINE SCARPINO DR. 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