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IL POSTINOV O L . 6 N O . 12 JUNE 2005/ GIUGNO 2005 $2.00Italian Canadian CultureClub Roma Choir of St. Catherines.Elvira CitroNello BortolottiAlfonso Ciasca and Elvira Citro Vittorio Cocco with Lena and Nicola Buglione The President of Club Roma with membersTony Ieluzzi with Friends Gino and Lena Buffone with members of the choir Mr. Pillitteri with vistors from OttawaLa Cultura Italo CanadeseIL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADAw w w . i l p o s t i n o c a n a d a . c o mCUSTOMER NUMBER: 04564405PUBLICATION AGREEMENT NUMBER: 40045533

IL POSTINOV O L U M E 6 , N U M B E R 12865 Gladstone Avenue, Suite 101 • Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7T4(613) 567-4532 • information@ilpostinocanada.comwww.ilpostinocanada.comPublisherPreston Street Community FoundationItalian Canadian Community Centreof the National Capital Region Inc.Executive EditorAngelo FilosoManaging EditorMatthew PerryAssociate EditorLuciano PradalGraphic DesignerVlado FranovicLayout & DesignMarcus FilosoWeb site ManagerMarc GobeilPrintingWinchester Print & StationaryContributors for this issue(in alphabetical order)Carletto Caccia, Giovanni, Graziella Laboccetta, Eramanno LaRicca, Luciano Pradal, Melissa Ioannoni, Renato Rizzuti,Roslyn Franken, fra Camille M. Jacques, Santino Filoso,Marcello D’Amico, Miriana Dundek,Page 2Nello spirito di fratellanza edamicizia, sei Associazioni dellanostra comunità Italo-Canadese,conosciute per le loro attività socialie culturali, si sono unite perorganizzare una serata perfesteggiare l’arrivo della primavera.Per gli organizzatori, la festa del 30aprile 2005 che ha avuto luogo al Stanthony Soccer Club, è stata moltosignificativa in quanto rappresental’inizio di una collaborazionevolontaria e piacevole tra leassociazioni.Durante la serata sono statipresentati I rappresentanti delleassociazioni che insieme hannoformato il comitato organizzativo.There are various reasons whythese six associations came togetherto organize the event, themost significant being their deeppassion for fine eating, great dancingand to spend a fun evening withfriends.Un’ altro motivo che ha spinto l’organizzazione della serata“Primavera Insieme” é stato quellodi far conoscere la cultura regionaledelle Associazioni, non solo ai loromembri ma anche agli amici dellacomunita’ Italo-Canadese. Perquesta ragione le sei associazionihanno allesito nel “lobby”della St.Anthony Soccer Club dei tavoliI L P O S T I N O June 2005City-WidePRIMAVERA INSIEMEIl Comitati di “Primavera Insieme”Chairman - Giuseppe PasianAssociazione Emiliana di Ottawa -Larry BertuzziCarla LappaEnzo ZanelliAssociazione Fogolar Furlan -Enrico FerrarinEzio ManarinAssociazione Giuliano-Dalmate -Dario ZaniniRichetto StoppaAssociazione Slovena F.V.G. -Emma VogrigAssociazione Trevisana -Delia Dal GrandeLuciano PradalAssociazione Vicentina -Mario CinelAngelo AndrellaAngelo Boscoculturali interessanti e straordinari arredati condegli oggetti d’arte, libri, fotografie e pittureche desideravano condividere e allietare ilpubblico.The dissemination of culture is another significantelement common to the mandate ofthese six associations. It is, therefore, mostappropriate that any financial gain derivedfrom this celebration of friendship be donatedto a worthwhile cultural endeavour.La cultura essendo un elemento moltoimportante nel mandato delle sei Associazioniil comitato ha unanimamente scelto larestaurazione delle vetrate della chiesa di S.Antonio come progetto meritevole. Questevetrate sono opere d’arte che solo guardarleispirano sentimenti d’orgoglio. Col dovutoentusiasmo e soddisfazione, durante la serata,il Comitato ha presentato al reverendo PadrePaolo McKeown, parroco della chiesa diSant’Antonio l’introito della serata, la sommadi $4,300. , per la restaurazione delle vetrate.Il comitato organizzativo ringrazia le lororispettive associazioni per il loro supporto etutti coloro che hanno contribuito in diversimodi al successo della festa. 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June 2005 I L P O S T I N OPage 3City-WidePotete bere il calice che io bevo?fra Camille M. Jacques, o.s.m.Quando i figli di Zebedèo, Giacomo e Giovanni, gli chiesero di concedere loro di sederenella sua gloria uno alla sua destra e uno alla sua sinistra, Gesù rispose loro: “Voi non sapete ciòche domandate. Potete bere il calice che io bevo, o ricevere il battesimo con cui io sonobattezzato?” (Mc 10, 38). Il calice da bere (cf. Mc 14, 36; 15, 36-37) come pure il battesimo daricevere erano un’immagine della passione ormai vicina: Gesù stava per bere un “caliceamaro” ed essere “immerso” in un abissodi sofferenze. In preghiera nel giardino diGetsemani non chiederà a bere a quelcalice: “Abbà, Padre! Tutto è possibile a te,allontana da me questo calice! Però nonciò che io voglio, ma ciò che vuoi tu” (Mc14, 36). Lui che aveva avertito i suoi “Sehanno perseguitato me, perseguiterannoanche voi”, invitava ora i figli di Zebedeo afare una scelta radicale a suo favore, anchea costo di perdere l’affetto dei familiari o didovere affrontare una vita crocifissa oaddirittura la morte. Giacomo e Giovannigli risposero: “Lo possiamo” (Mc 10, 38). EGesù disse loro: “Il calice che io bevo anchevoi lo berrete, e il battesimo che io ricevoanche voi lo riceverete. Ma sedere alla miadestra o alla mia sinistra non sta a meconcederlo; è per coloro per i quali è statopreparato” (Mc 10, 39).Al momento di entrare nella chiesaSant’Antonio di Padova, dalla via Booth,vediamo nella vetrata sopra la porta centraleun calice (con una piccola ostia sopra). Anoi che vogliamo entrare nella chiesa peressere più vicini (da discepoli) a Gesù, perentrare in comunione intima con lui, Gesùripete: “Voi non sapete ciò che domandate.Potete bere il calice che io bevo, o ricevereil battesimo con cui io sono battezzato?” (Mc10, 38). Come lo era per i figli di Zebedèo,la domanda è seria, per noi, fin dal nostro ingresso nella Chiesa/chiesa, dal nostro battesimo.Gesù non vuole che ci illudiamo. Se ci avviamo nelle sue orme, le prove non mancheranno, maabbiamo sotto gli occhi esempi di fedeltà nei santi che ci hanno preceduti nella storia dellaChiesa.CAMMINANDO NELLE ORME DI GESÙ (nella navata centrale della chiesa)La navata centrale di una chiesa che ha la forma di una croce romana presenta una formarettangolare ove si cammina in processione verso il misterorivelato nell’abside. In quel pellegrinare/camminare deifedeli vi sono presentate nelle vetrate figure di santi che, nelcorso della loro vita, ebbero modo di bere al calice amarodi Cristo: a destra, san Filippo Benizi (1), sant’Antonio diPadova (2), san Pellegrino Laziosi (3) e san Patrizio (5); asinistra, il soldato caduto (23), la Madre addolorata (22),santa Giuliana di Firenze (21) e san Giuseppe (18)San Filippo Benizi (1). Come Gesù a Getsemani, sanFilippo Benizi (+1285), quinto priore generale dell’Ordinedei frati Servi di santa Maria, scelse di fare non tanto lapropria volontà quanto la volontà di Dio. Era entratonell’Ordine come frate converso per umiltà; quando i fratelliscoprirono la sua grande cultura, essi gli chiesero di accettaredi completare la propria formazione e di essere ordinatosacerdote. Nell’Ordine, i frati radunati in Capitolo generalelo elessero priore generale in sua assenza; egli accettò, maconvinto di non essere degno di assumere tale servizio eglichiese umilmente ad ogni capitolo generale annuale diessere liberato da tale impegno; i frati, invece, lo rielesseroogni anno, fino alla sua morte. Nel lungo periodo (nov. 1268– mar. 1272) in cui i cardinali non riuscivano ad eleggere ilpapa, il nome di san Filippo fu proposto, ma egli andò anascondersi in una grotta ai piedi del monte Amiata ove,ancora oggi, una fonte d’acqua con qualità curative cheavrebbe fatto scaturire san Filippo nel suo soggiorno è meta di gent ha e di percuotere con ilbastone la roccia, donde egli, da nuovo Mosè, fa scaturire quella sorgente di acque, che formaancora oggi i detti “Bagni di S. Filippo”.Sant’Antonio di Padova (2). Una leggenda racconta il momento in cui sant’Antonio diPadova (1195-1231), francescano, passò da questo mondo a Dio Padre: il 13 giugno, sapendodi essere in punto di morte, sant’Antonio chiese di essere trasportato nella chiesa diSanta Maria Mater Domini di Padova, ma durante il viaggio le sue condizioni peggioranoed i confratelli, vedendolo incosciente, decisero senza consultarlo di tornare indietro.Nella nebbia della calura estiva Antonio vide una donna piangente, che teneva in braccioun bambino completamente nudo, abbandonato come se fosse morto. Interrogataprudentemente da Antonio disse di essere fuggita, perché degli uomini cattivi la inseguonoper uccidere il bimbo; si offre di aiutarla e prende delicatamente in braccio il bambino,che si sveglia e gli sorride. Anche la donna alza finalmente il capo e sorride: Antonioriconosce la Vergine Maria. La tradizione vuole che Antonio a questo punto sia tornatogiovane e sano e sia morto cantando un inno mariano. L’apparizione di Gesù bambino asant’Antonio è la dichiarazione che il Santo aveva raggiunto la maturazione per il cielo.San Pellegrino Laziosi (3). San Pellegrino Laziosi, frate laico servo di Maria, colpitoa sessant’anni da una terribile cancrena alla gamba destra che necessitava l’amputazione,poteva dire come l’apostolo Paolo: “Io ritenni di non sapere altro in mezzo a voi se nonGesù Cristo, e questi crocifisso” (1 Co 2, 2). La notte prima di dover essere amputato, ilsanto si recò come poté nella sala capitolare per pregare presso un’affresco cherappresentava il Cristo crocifisso con la Madre addolorata e il discepolo diletto (cf. Gv19, 25-27). Giunto lì, si mise a pregare: “O Redentore degli uomini per cancellare inostri peccati hai voluto piegarti sotto il supplizio della croce e sotto una morte amarissima.Mentre eri sulla terra tra gli uomini, molti ne hai sanati sottoposti a tante malattie:mondasti il lebbroso, illuminasti il cieco quando disse ‘Gesù, figlio di David, abbi pietàdi me’. Degnati ugualmente, o Signore mio Dio, di liberare questa mia gamba dal malealtrimenti inguaribile; se non lo farai, sarà necessario tagliarla!” Mentre diceva questecose – tormentato con violenza dalla malattia – si addormentò, e nel sonno vide Gesùcrocifisso discendere dalla croce e liberarlo da ogni languore alla gamba. Subitosvegliatosi, s’accorse di avere la gamba sanata.San Patrizio (5). Nel transetto sud, si vedono tre vetrate su san Patrizio (c.385–461),apostolo e patrono dell’Irlanda. Egli pare sia nato nella Britannia Maior (Inghilterra). Fufatto prigioniero da pirati irlandesi e venduto schiavo in Irlanda. In tale esperienza eglidovette approfondire la propria fede cristiana; poté dire come l’apostolo Paolo: “io … ilprigioniero di Cristo per voi Gentili … penso che abbiate sentito parlare del ministerodella grazia di Dio, a me affidato a vostro beneficio” (Ef 3, 1-2). Quando fuggì l’Irlanda, sanPatrizio restò con l’ideale di dedicarsi alla loro conversione. Fu monaco a Tours, Francia,studiò ad Auxerre, discepolo di san Germano, visitò i monaci dell’Italia. Vescovo d’Irlanda,armonizzò le nuovo comunità cristiane con le condizioni sociali dell’ambiente e volle un cleroindigeno. Nonostante gravi difficoltà, il suo apostolato ebbe buon successo, confermato neisecoli dalla “terra dei santi”, vivaio di apostoli per l’Europa ed altri continenti.Benvenuti a Il Postino!Siamo lieti di dare il benvenuto a Mattew Perry che gia’ da qualche settimana occupa il posto di DirettoreResponsabile. Desideriamo dare il benvenuto ai nostri nuovi collaboratori: Graziella Barilla, Padre Camillo, Santino Filoso,Leo D’ Adderio, Francesca L’ Orfano, Maria Zannette,…..e ringraziamo tutti quelli che hanno collaborato per far si’ che IlPostino sia il portavoce nel mondo intero della comunita’ Italo-Canadese di Ottawa poiche’ Il Postino e’ letto in tutto ilmondo via internet! Ci auguriamo che molti altri dei nostri lettori e simpatizzanti siano interessati a diventare collaboratoride Il Postino. Cogliamo questa occasione per ringraziare i nostri inserzionisti per il loro supporto.Welcome to Il Postino!IL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADAAngelo FilosoDirettore EsecutivoWe are happy to welcome Mattew Perry to Il Postino as he has now been the Managing Editor now for a few weeks.We would like to welcome and thank our new writers (Collaborators): Graziella Barilla, Padre Camillo, SantinoFiloso, Leo D’ adderio, Francesca L’ Orafano, Maria Zannette....and all of those that cooperate so that Il Postino is thevoice of the Italo-Canadian community of Ottawa and read around the world on Il Postino’s web site! We hope that manymore of our readers or sympatizers will become collaborators with Il Postino.We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors for their support.Angelo FilosoExecutive DirectorTANTI AUGURI!Tanti auguri a Pasquale (Pat) Nicastro de La Bottega nel decimo anniversario dell’ aperturaavvenuta il 15 maggio 1995.La Bottega Nicastro Fine Food Shop, situata al 64 George St., con, alla gestione, Pat Nicastro, ha saputoaffermasi offrendo qualita’ e servizio ed ora e’ la meta giornaliera di moltissimi clienti soddisfatti.Tanti auguri Pat, di continuo sucesso!La Direzione de Il Postino.Continuare nel prossimo edizione

Page 4EU orders 9% cutin Italy’s pollution allowancesBloomberg NewsBRUSSELS - European Union regulators on last month ordered a 9 percent reduction in airpollution allowed by permits that Italy is giving industry, seeking to ensure companies buy someallowances as the EU emissions-trading market nears completion.Italy must cut carbon-dioxide allowances to 232.5 million metric tons a year on averagefrom 255.5 million tons to become the 24th nation in the EU trading system for energy andmanufacturing companies, the European Commission said. The ruling on Italy’s plan leavesonly Greece without an approved program for the 2005-2007 period.“Italy has accepted our arguments and significantly cut the number of allowances,” the EUenvironment commissioner, Stavros Dimas, said in a statement.The commission wants to support EU allowance prices - which reached a record high inMay - as all the bloc’s countries join the system that imposes emissions limits on 12,000 powerplants and factories owned by such companies as the utility Enel and the steel maker CorusGroup. Companies that exceed their limits must buy permits from businesses that emit less orpay a $40, or $50, penalty for each extra ton of gas, creating an incentive to cut pollution.The EU said that Italy must also scrap a provisionenabling future changes to the number ofpermits for individual installations.The EU trading system is aimed at the mostcommon greenhouse gas and is part of the bloc’sfight against climate change under the globalKyoto Protocol. It covers “combustion installations”including power plants as well as oil refineriesand producers of steel, paper, pulp, glass,lime, brick, ceramics and cement.The allocation plan “lays out an emissionsceiling for Italian companies that recognizes theirneeds,” the Italian environment minister, AlteroMatteoli, said in a statement.But not those companies were pleased.“Generally, Italian industry, particularly electricity generation, is being penalized by thereduction” demanded by the commission, said Felice Egidi, director of corporate developmentfor Endesa Italia, a power producer.Egidi said it was too early to comment on the impact of the ruling on Endesa Italia and thatthe company would examine this issue in coming days.Giordano Serena, chairman of Assoelettrica, an Italian association of electricity producers,said the industry would account for two-thirds of the cut and Italian power prices, already thehighest in Europe, would rise as a result.“This is very serious,” Serena said. The reduction “could add a cost of $80 million a year”and “will increase the price of electricity.”Trading in EU allowances may exceed $5 billion this year, according to the EuropeanClimate Exchange, based in Amsterdam. EU allowances for 2005 reached a record $19.75 aton in London compared with a low this year of $6.20 on Jan. 10, according to the exchangeand Bloomberg data.I L P O S T I N O June 2005Trans-AtlanticIndustrial pollutionA factory vents waste gases in Italy.Guardian PhotoREFERENDUM 2005“Norme in materia di procreazionemedicalmente assistita”COMUNICATO PER I CITTADINI ITALIANI RESIDENTI ALL’ESTERODomenica 12 giugno 2005 si svolgerannole consultazioni per QUATTRO referendumpopolari sul tema della “procreazionemedicalmente assistita”.I quesiti referendari sono cosìdenominati:· “Limite alla ricerca clinica esperimentale sugli embrioni”· “Norme sui limiti all’accesso”· “Norme sulle finalità, sui diritti deisoggetti coinvolti e sui limiti all’accesso”· “Divieto di fecondazione eterologa”I cittadini italiani residenti all’estero,iscritti nelle liste elettorali, potrannopartecipare al referendum votando PERCORRISPONDENZA, tramite il sistemapostale.A questo fine, il consolato competente,entro il 25 MAGGIO 2005, provvederà adinviare per posta, al domicilio di ciascunelettore, un PLICO contenente il testo dellalegge sul voto all’estero, un foglio informativoche illustra le modalità di voto, il certificatoelettorale, le quattro schede elettorali (una perciascun referendum), una bustacompletamente bianca ed una busta giàaffrancata recante l’indirizzo dell’Ufficioconsolare stesso.L’elettore, utilizzando la busta già affrancatae seguendo le istruzioni contenute nel foglioinformativo, dovrà spedire SENZA RITARDO leschede elettorali votate, in modo che arrivinoal proprio Consolato entro - e non oltre - le ore16 ora locale del 9 GIUGNO 2005.L’elettore che, alla data del 29 MAGGIO2005, non avesse ancora ricevuto a casa il plicoelettorale, potrà rivolgersi al proprio Consolatoper verificare la sua posizione elettorale echiedere un duplicatoGLI UFFICI CONSOLARI SONO ADISPOSIZIONE DEI CITTADINI PER QUALSIASIULTERIORE INFORMAZIONEAC Milan Defeated,Italian media RuthlessTeam edged out on penalties in League FinalBloomberg NewsThe Italian press responded to AC Milan'sdefeat in the Champions League finalas any home fan would have expected:“Milan throws away the cup,” La Stampanewspaper trumpeted on its front page.While leading sports daily La Gazzettadello Sport went with: “Milan in a nightmare”“Incredible. Milan lost on penalties a cupthat they had already won,” the paper said.“It lost it badly, very badly. A team whichscores three goals in the first 45 minutes,outclasses its adversary, stuns it with staggeringmoves, cannot let in three goals insix minutes.”The newspapers put much of the blameEuropean player of the year AndriyShevchenko and Brazilian goalkeeper Dida.Shevchenko almost scored in the dyingminutes of extra time but was denied bysome Liverpool's goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek.He then missed a penalty in the shootout.Dida, meanwhile, was criticised forletting in two of Liverpool's three secondhalfgoals."All it needed was a moment ofsleepiness on Dida's part," Corriere dellaSera said.“Perhaps not even Agatha Christiewould have been able to think up such aperverse plot.”The paper's analyst Giorgio Tosattiblamed Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti's failureto make changes to his team in order todefend the lead.Tosatti wrote: “All it needed was sixminutes of madness at the start of the secondhalf, the readiness of Benitez to makechanges and the slowness of Ancelotti'schanges for Liverpool, who were hopelessJune’s referendum will ask Italians to liftrestrictions on embryo research, artificial insemination,and egg and sperm donation.The Pope did not explicitly call for a boycottof the vote, which needs a 50% turnout toremain valid.But he told a conference of Italian bishops,which had urged a boycott: “I am closeto you in word and prayer.”The bishops have taken a high profile campaigningrole ahead of the vote.The Pope told them that Italians must defend“the sacredness of human life and thepromotion of the role of the family in society”.The fertility debate has become Italy’s mostdivisive social issue in decades.Debates over divorce and abortion polarisedpopular opinion in Italy during the 1970s.Millions of signaturesThe German-born Pope, who oversawCatholic doctrine under his predecessor, JohnIL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADAin the first half, to pull off an incredible win.”“Liverpool's three goals were verystrange,” he said. “It was a beautiful evening,almost like an Olympic final. The stadiumwas magnificent, the organisation extraordinary.And then we lost on penalties."Outside Italy, the mood was less mournful.French sports daily L'Equipe put a pictureof the victorious Anfield side on the frontpage with the headline: “Liverpool are eternal.”The paper's website read: “It's Byzantinefor Liverpool.” The paper also claimed thatwhether Liverpool could build another dynastywould largely depend on whether theycould keep Steven Gerrard at the club.Spanish daily Marca understandably focusedon the large Spanish contribution toLiverpool's success.Benitez, Alonso and Luis Garcia were allhailed for their contribution and there waseven a word of praise for Spanish refereeManuel Mejuto Gonzalez.Fortunately for the team and Ancelotti,Italy's prime minister and Milan owner SilvioBerlusconi utilised his political skills to put apositive spin on the team's capitulation.Berlusconi had said before the game thatMilan needed to win the trophy to salvage adisappointing year, having lost their Serie Atitle to Juventus.But after the match he said Milan haddeserved to win.“We played much better throughout. Wecreated move after move while they didn'tcreate one move worthy of the name,” hewas quoted as saying.“Soccer is like politics. You think you havewon, and then you haven't,” addedBerlusconi, who has suffered a string of localelection defeats in recent months.Pope backs Italy’sembryo boycottPope Benedict XVI has given his backing to calls for a boycottof an Italian referendum on fertility rules.BBC NewsPaul II, has already vowed to maintain a toughline on moral issues such as euthanasia andabortion.Italy’s current laws ban embryo researchand restrict the numbers of eggs that can befertilised during each attempt at insemination.Egg and sperm donation is also banned,while fertilised eggs are currently affordedfull rights under Italian law.Opponents of the laws, passed only lastyear, forced a referendum after collecting almostfour million signatures of protest.Daniele Capezzone, head of Italy’s RadicalParty, which is campaigning for a “Yes”vote, called the Pope’s intervention “an unprecedentedoffensive” by the Vatican.The head of the Italian bishops’ conference,Cardinal Camillo Ruini, has consistentlytaken a leading role in the campaign for aboycott, backing the current laws despite sayingthey “do not correspond to the ethics ofthe Church”.

June 2005 I L P O S T I N OPage 5City-wideMurals gracing Preston Streettell the story of Ottawa’s Italian traditionsThis art is often the last place where you can catch a glimpse of some original Italo-Canadian Landmarks.Photos and article by Santino FilosoI am sure that you have walked by the murals under the Queensway Bridge. Maybe you noticed them, and maybe you didn’t, but they are animportant piece of art that portrays how immigrants started their lives in a new country. To learn more about the murals, and their origins, Idecided to interview the man who thought up the idea, and then created them, Joe Cotroneo.Joe was born and raised on Preston Street and when he grew up he wanted to do something that would improve the streetscape. But whenhe contacted the city with his ideas, he waited six months to hear that theyweren’t the ones he should be talking to, and was told to go to the provinciallevel. Eventually it was approved, and he could finally get to work. Eachmural was $2,000 and Joe did all the labour himself, installing the murals,and even helping Karol Maroise (the artist) paint. Karol has painted all themurals, and will paint all the rest until there is no more space. She alsopainted the murals in Pub Italia, which you should check out if you get thechance, as they are quite interesting.The first mural completed was Joe’s own, the one representing his family.As a child he remembers seeing the workingman, his father, going off towork, which is shown in his mural. Also included is his original house, anda collage of family pictures from the war days right up to the present.The murals are supposed to represent Italian traditions, such asreligion, family, and of course, excellent food. But the murals are not to bemistaken as ads, rather they are there to preserve a piece of history andculture. The east side is completed with 17 murals, and the west side currentlyhas three, but Joe assures me that that will soon change. In fact, a muralcompleted and up for viewing before Italian Week.The background for the murals is just as interesting as the muralsthemselves. There is a boat painted onto the wall, and there are silhouettes ofpeople in black carrying their baggage. There is a dock, which represents thefamous Pier 21, the gateway to Canada for many immigrants. The whole backgroundtogether is a waterfront scene, and is trying to give you a glimpse ofwhat it was like for these brave immigrants seeking a new life. An interestingfact is that the murals themselves are not on the concrete, but one inch out onmarine boards.The murals are varied, and each tells its own unique story. For example,there are murals of Preston Hardware, La Roma, Prescott Hotel, La Botegga,and Pasticceria Gelateri. All are local businesses that have their own murals toshow their roles in the community. Some of the original buildings in the muralsare no longer standing and the murals are the last place where you can catch aglimpse of them.I was very interested to find a picture of Mr. Disipio on the mural of thePrescott Hotel. He was the original owner of the hotel, and he sponsored a lot ofItalian immigrants to come to Canada, including my grandfather. It really is asmall world after all.representing The Mural Joe’s of St. Anthony’s restaurant Soccer Pub Italia Club. will beA mural of St. Anthony’s church.The Female Nude:A Study in Lineby Marcello D’Amicowith notes by Alexandra HockingMarcello’s exhibition, The Female Nude,is a series created in 2004 to 2005 that celebratesthe female body. Using conté crayonfor each drawing, Marcello adds another dimensionof life to his artwork by treating hispaper. This treatment crinkles the paper, givingthe impression that the images are layingon crumpled linen. The depiction of a womanlying in an obscure position, her wedding ringsvisible, creates the illusion that the viewerwatching a woman in her environment, withoutthe knowledge that she is being observed.The crinkled paper enhances the idea of thewoman in her natural environment, withoutpretence and artificiality, as she is so oftendepicted in the media. The drawings are intendedto look as though they are coming tolife and emerging from the paper. This is particularlyprevalent in the two drawings thatdepict the one female in several differentposes. Marcello does not intend to detractfrom different representations of women butwishes to have the opportunity for society tosee her in all her forms, rather than just asingle stereotype. His appreciation of allwomen, most particularly the older woman isdemonstrated through the use of models varyingin ages, yet all of his models remain anonymous.Marcello brings out the essence andfemininity of the woman by focusing on theirbodies, instead of their faces. Their anonymityand poses are influenced by the sirens inHomers Odyssey, who sang from the rocks oftheir island to allure the men so that they coulddevour them. The sirens represent the sensualityof women, which is embraced inMarcello’s drawings. Marcello takes theviewer back to the beginning through the evolutionof his drawings, from that of a nudewoman in the foetal position, to the final in theseries, of a woman lying face down.D’Amico has been invited by the OttawaSchool of Art, to teach three life drawingcourses in July and August. He also planson giving two lectures and exhibiting severalof his latest drawings in the foyer of theschool.Chin97.9 fmwe speakyour languageAbove: The completed west side of the murals.Right: Joe Cotroneo under his family mural.Below: The Peloso Fuel Muralwww.chinradio.comIL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA

June 2005 I L P O S T I N OPage 7Arts & EntertainmentItalville: New Italian WritingIn the absence of culture, one cannot live fully. It is the predominating attitudes andbehaviour shared by a group of people that characterize the way society functions. Throughliterature, music, architecture, visual arts and live performance, the representations of artaround us help us understand our own culture as well as others.However, culture can’t simply be found in the pages of a book or heard in lines recited byactors on a stage. The actions we perform, the events which take place around us and thedaily interactions we have with people teach us that to learn culture, we must be immersed inits vivacity.In streets, parking lots, cars, homes, offices and playgrounds, the differences betweenindividuals and the complexities of humanity can be observed. It is here that aculture thrives.Recently, Francesca Valente of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura of Chicago, oneof the numerous offices administered by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairsdedicated to strengthening cultural links between Italy and the world, undertooka challenging editorial project that successfully highlights the types of experiencesshared by individuals in their various surroundings.Entitled Italville, New Italian Writing, the book is an anthology of short storiesand poetry written by young, up-and-coming Italian authors that have not yetgained wide acclaim abroad. Edited by Lorenzo Pavolini, the editor-in-chief ofthe cultural publication Nuovi Arogmenti and a contributor to the popular Italianradio network RAI, the anthology includes such writers as Niccolò Ammaniti,Edoardo Albinati, Antonella Anedda, Nino de Vita, Valentino Zeichen and LuigiBallerini.Successfully adapted for English readers, the narratives found in Italvilletranscend language and convey ideas of how these emerging Italian writerscome to understand their land and culture.Their anecdotes bring a contemporary vision of Italy to the fore as aplace where the voices of millions of men and women resound.In the book’s afterword, prominent Canadian author and academicBarry Callaghan writes, “…What a surprise I got as I read this book. I wasn’t hearing a voice.I was hearing voices, striking young voices. Disparate voices. And tonally these voices—though, I suppose, Pasolini is their precursor – seemed very close to my home, even familiar.Next door. The next-door voices of Italville. Voices peripheral at the core. Strangely enough,the longer I stayed in Italville the more I found myself asking the question the pioneers in mycountry had asked when they’d first stood in our wilderness: “Where is here?’”It is this multitude of voices that can be heard throughout the book’s articulate writings,stretching across borders and language barriers to reach its audiences in compelling wavesand helping to give definition to a new sense of nationalism that is as much about the individualas it is about the nation.“Of course, a lot of people would say a life like mine sucks. No anchors. Without anyfoundation. But it’s fine with me, and I could care less what other people think,” recounts thecharacter Graziano Biglia in Niccolo Ammaniti’s short story December 9 th (as taken from TiPrendo e Ti Porto Via). [trans. L. Garner]Whether in celebration or simply in remark, the writers of Italville also help exemplify anewfound fervour for art and culture through the brilliance of their work. The beauty of wordsand composition skilfully come together in verses, like those of poet Marco Mantello, that read:“And then, dear Lucia, If tomorrow I take a gun with me to school, I’m afraid that the specialagents Of the police Will also go to your house Looking for this poem. So rinse out your mouthAnd read me carefully Since you’re the only one Able to prove We were together that day; I, withfingers crossed Up to the last minute – You, with pale lips Screaming the oppositeof help.” [trans. A. Snodgrass]Other writers take the opportunity to offer their literary talent in describingparts of Italy’s geography and its past. In this excerpt from “Beloved Rome, I WillNever Die,” Aurelio Picca writes: “In the nineties, Rome (the little fool) begantraining for immortality. The city injected its bones with calcium, to keep fromdying. Doing all it can to stay alive.” [trans. A. Shugaar]Many, like Andrea Gibellini, express a sense of disorientation. In his Letter toItaly [trans. A. Mazza], Gibellini writes: “I don’t want to tell you the venom andthe love that I feel…The territory was a refuge often uninhabited: on the quietafternoons we pretended to sleep awaiting the arrival of spring. And now thatwe’ve come through to adulthood that is proper (given our maturity!) but hardlycomfortable, many are leaving or talk of your inexistence. Leaving? I ask myself –is as senseless as staying but in leaving the words would no longer have feeling ...leaving the land that distractedly cradled me.” Either a profound devotion, afeeling of belonging or a sense of guilt reminds them of what Italy has cometo mean to them.A Review by Miriana DundekOriginally written in Italian, the English version of the texts in the anthologyItalville: New Italian Writing, Exile Editions, Toronto: 2005, were provided bya cast of recognized translators of contemporary Italian literature who areoften themselves accomplished writers and poets in the English language, including LarryGarner, Antonino Mazza, Antony Shugaar, Thomas Simpson, Ann Snodgrass and Paul Vangelisti.It is through the work of these dedicated patrons of culture that the voices in Italville comealive and perhaps reinforce the warning that author Arnaldo Colasanti candidly imparts assomething that must be overcome in “The Lesson,” his contribution to the anthology:“Culture itself, first and foremost has lost its ability to instruct, educate, generate passionand dreams…” [trans. A. Shugaar]Sometimes touching, at other times crude, but always honest, the descriptions and accountsin Italville help illustrate the beauty as well as the perils of contemporary Italian life in away that not only educates, but involves. The book is more than a lesson in culture; it’s atestament to it.Ottawa Canada Day Festival 2005Midway, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Balloons,Water park, Entertainment and More...July 1st - 3rd 2005Andrew Haydon Park3169 Carling AvenueFor More Information visit us atwww.canadadayfestival.comIL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA

Page 8I L P O S T I N O June 2005FeaturesVivere lungo il RenaissanceThe exhibit “Leonardo DaVinci, Michelangelo and theRenaissance in Florence” isrunning from May 29th toSeptember 5th at theNational Gallery of Canada.Reviewby Mattehw PerryPhotosby Marcus FilosoBy the GrillIt is hard to imagine this exhibitdisappointing anyone. Walking throughthe “Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo andthe Renaissance in Florence” is a walkthrough a revolutionary and unforgettablepart of Italian history. For many of the piecesit the first time they have traveled to be on display. It features breathtaking,paintings, drawings and sculptures from many great artists, most notably the two in the title.However, the supporting cast will not be denied. There are treasures from all of those whofollowed the footsteps of the two greats including Andrea Del Sarto, Franciabigio, Rosso Fiorentino,Pontormo, Bronzino and many more. However, one of the more fascinating sections of theexhibit is the area dedicated to Fra Bartolommeo and the School of San Marco. As with anyradical innovation there are always critics who cling to tradition. The leader of the movementaway from the works of the Renaissance was Fra Bartolommeo and some of his works presentanother side of the period. Religious scenes is the focual point of manyof these works as well as the study of human form. However, regardlessof your tastes it would be a shame to miss this exhibit.Below from left to right : Mirko Bibic, Chief of Regulatory Affairsfor Bell Canada, Pierre Théberge, Director of the NationalGallery of Canada, Dr. Marzia Faietti, Director/Curator ofGalleria degli Uffizi in Florence, Dr. David Franklin, DeputyDirector and Chief Curator of the National Gallery of CanadaIL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA

June 2005 I L P O S T I N OPage 9FeaturesIl Pompeii Aprendo StraordinarioMedia and VIPs attend the grand opening ofPompeii at the Museum of Civilization (CMC)on May 26th. For the first time in NorthAmerica, visitors saw nearly 500 artifacts -frescoes, sculptures, jewelry, body casts andhousehold items - dating back to one of theworld’s largest natural disasters.Photos by GIOVANNI“Since the first archaeological discoveriesin the region in 1738, people have beenfascinated by the history of Pompeii and bystories about the volcano’s survivors andvictims,” said Dr. Victor Rabinovitch,President and CEO of the CanadianMuseum of Civilization (CMC). “The objectsin this exhibition shed light on anextraordinary natural disaster. They are alsothe most complete, intact archaeologicalremains of life in Roman times, and theyhave rarely been allowed out of Italy; thisexhibition is a rare treat for NorthAmericans.”Among the other items feauredin Pompeii is a necklaceconsidered to be one of themost beautiful pieces ofjewellery discovered in theVesuvian region. It consists of94 gold-leaf ivy leavesconnected by small rings androundels. Other remarquableobjets are a bronze gladiator’shelmet; a marble Apollo statue;and large frescoes and mosaicsthat retain their vibrantcolours after nearly 2,000years.Pompeii was shown toenthusiastic audiences in Naples,Brussels, Trieste and Mannheim.After the North Americanpremiere of Pompeii at theCMC, the exhibition will travel tothe Field Museum in Chicago,later to Japan and China.IL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA

Page 10I L P O S T I N O June 2005FeaturesFrancis Fuels has kept its traditionfor more than 70 yearsby Alex FrancisThe Francis family business has been serving the National Capital region since October1933, H.G. Francis moved to Ottawa with his young bride Vivian Carkner from the family farmin Winchester Ontario. He started H.G. Francis Tinsmith Business and then Roofing, Heating(Coal Furnaces & Coal Stokers).To keep busy in the off season he started a Plumbing businessto supplement his income. In the 1950’s his three sons joined him in business and the firm ofH.G. Francis and Sons Ltd. was incorporated,and today the business operates asFrancis Fuels Ltd. with the 2nd, 3rd, and4th generations of Francis family membersas Francis Fuels Group of Companies whichincludes Francis Fuels Ltd., Aldus CapitalCorp., Francis Canada Products and FreightlinerSterling & Western Star of Ottawa.Francis Canada Truck Centre Inc..Over the years the business grew aswell as the family, three sons and one daughterbeing born right on the dining room tableat 506 Gladstone Avenue. Beginningwith a Tinsmith and Heating shop in thebackyard of the family home near on thecorner of Gladstone Avenue and Lyon Street,“H.G “ as he was known by became awell known and prominent business Tradesman which had Licenses to do Sheet Metal Work.Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing.Over the decades the company grew into one of the area largest Plumbing Heating andSheet Metal Work, Roofing Businesses in the community. After the Second World War theFrancis family expanded into the heating oil business, converting a community utilizing ManufacturedGas, Wood and Coal Furnaces to that of Fuel Oil throughout the Ottawa area. At whichpoint they offered training and employment to many new Italian and Polish immigrants toCanada as Installers of chimney masonry, plumbing, and heating helpers and tradesmen.Over the next several decades the third generation of the family were trained in the varioustrades and business schools and joined the firm. In the eighties the gasoline service stationbranch and Wholesale Petroleum Products was established and then in the mid nineties atruck dealership business was purchased, a new business venture of mid and heavy dutytrucks for the future of the expanding family.Today Francis Fuels Family siblings are actively involved and hold various positions with theBetter Business Bureau, Canadian Oil Heat Association, The Canadian Association of FamilyEnterprise, Heating, Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Institution of Canada, plus and hasongoing involvement in many trade associations. Community involvement through many com-munity associations including Leadership Ottawa, Ottawa Kinsman & Kiwanis Clubs. They havebeen supporting numerous local little leagues and teams plus many other events in Ottawa overthe years. Recently contributing to the Queensway Carlton Hospital Hand in Hand Fund RaisingCampaign.Today the business is still expanding, having outgrown its home location at the originalfamily home and shop at 508-512 GladstoneAvenue, they now have their administrativeoffices and Showroom in Ottawa’s west endin the Colonnade business park at Suite 105 -28 Concourse Gate Street, and a warehouseplus the new sate of art truck dealership showroom,garage and building location in Ottawa’seast end 3818 Russell Road. Also servingQuebec Providence with an office andshowroom at 665 St. Joseph Boulevard inGatineau Quebec. The Francis Fuels Familyemploys over one hundred and fifty peopleserving the greater Ottawa Areas and are currentlyconstructing new facilities to stay up todate in the various industries and in keepingwith the demands of the growing markets inOttawa and greater area they serve.The company is dedicated to putting only the highest quality products and services into thehomes at competitive prices, as to stay on the edge of new technologies and markets, it offersquality equipment and services, it considers all customers, as members of its extended family.It has now been operating with integrity satisfaction and value for your hard earned dollar forover seventy two years. (In the early seventies they enlarged the air conditioning market toinclude indoor air quality products).The company has many loyal long-standing technicians, drivers, office employees, and hasemployed many prominent members of the Ottawa community over the years. Today theCompany provides emergency electric, gas, oil heating services & fuel oil delivery plus airconditioning service to Ottawa, National Capital Region (Ontario & Quebec) and outlying areasproviding heating and cooling equipment service and installations. All the Francis Fuels Familynew generations have been actively involved in the business since early childhood and thefamily members can still be found contributing their skills and products to the heart of thehomes and businesses across Ottawa. In working with all the employees and being involvedwith all levels of the business the Francis Fuels family has been working to create respect anda tradition; with a staff that is focused on serving the community “With Service you Expect….And …. MORE”, a central principal important to maintaining a strong local and family company.Domenica, 8 maggio l’associazione Rapinesi di Ottawa haorganizzato la tradizionale festa in onore della Madonna diCarpineto. Alla festa erano presenti membri dell’associazioneRapinesi nonchè un folto pubblico di amici e simpatizzanti dellacomunità di Ottawa.Le festività sono iniziate con la funzione religiosa presso laChiesa Sant’Antonio officiata da Padre Paul McKweon. Eranopresenti bimbi vestiti da angioletti e verginelle che sfilavano inprocessione verso l’altare. Durante la funzione religiosa è statoricordato ai fedeli il significato delle festività, l’apparizione dellaMadonna sopra un carpine ad un pastorello avvenuta l’8 maggiodel 1200 ed il miracolo della pioggia avvenuto l’8 maggio del1794. Dopo la celebrazione religiosa l’effige della Madonna èstata portata in processione, accompagnata dagli angioletti e dalleverginelle, dal folto pubblico e dalla Banda dei Vigili del Fuoco,partendo dalla Chiesa Sant’Antonio proseguendo su Corso Italiafino a Sala San Marco. Le festività si sono poi proseguite con unapiacevolissima serata con cena e ballo presso la Sala San Marco.Ringraziamenti vanno a Gina e Joe Zacconi per l’ottimaorganizazzione della sala e la preparazione della succulente cena,all’orchestra Melodia che ha allieto la serata con tanta bella musica.A mezzanotte è stata servita la porchetta, pizza, degli squisitissimidolciumi tradizionali preparati dalle signore dell’associazioneRapinesi.Un particolare ringraziamento va’ al signor Lorenzo Micucci,Presidente dell’associazione Rapinesi di Ottawa per l’ottimaUN GRANDE SUCCESSO!LA FESTA IN ONORE DELLA MADONNA DI CARPINETO ORGANIZZATADALL’ASSOCIAZIONE RAPINESI DI OTTAWAby Giuseppina IezziPoesia alla Madonna di CarpinetoA Rapino, paese del Chietino,ogni anno l’otto maggioalla Madonna di Carpinetosi rende omaggio.Fu in quel giorno chela Sua immagineapparve sopra un carpine.Un fanciullo pastorelloal parroco fece appelloperchè dell’accaduto lo volle avvisare,ma la Madonna di Carpinetoin contrada “Piano” volle stare.Fedeli vicini e lontani Le fanno onorificenzaper commemorare la pia ricorrenza.Dalla Chiesa San Lorenzo s’avvia la processioneper raggiungere il luogo dell’apparizione.vestiti di bianco sfilano i pargoletti,fingono da verginelle e angioletti,ornati da monili d’oroindossano simboli del loro dono.Con canti e preghiere i fedeli La invocano,La lodano e La implorano.Le rendono omaggioogni anno l’otto maggio.Giuseppina IezziOttawa, (Ontario), CanadaIL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADAorganizzazione dell’evento, ai membri del comitato ed alle signoreche hanno contribuito al successo della festa.Tanti ringraziamenti vanno anche ai patrocinatori, quì sottoelencati, che hanno contribuito vari premi sorteggiati durante il corsodella serata:Arpa Printing, Brent Francis- Francis Fuels, CamilloMichelli, Chris Ferrante -Ferrante Autobody, DiRienzoConfectionary, DomenicMarinelli, Franco Marrongelli -FM Interlock, GiuseppeSalvatore, Hon. Senator MacHarb, Il Postino/CentroComunitario, LCA Construction- Luciano DiNardo, LorenzoFerrante, M&U Masonry CompanyLimited, Maria Michelli,St. Madonna processionNatale Busa, Paulo Ferrante & Aquilino Fosco - Kanata Forming,Peloso Construction, Renato Marinelli, Rob Marrongelli - MaroTechIT Solutions, Rosa De Marinis - De Marinis (DMA) Inc., Tony Cellucci,Tony Ferrante, Tony Ferrante - Central Precast.L’8 maggio è stato un bellissimo giorno, con molto sole, moltagioia e molta amicizia perchè si è festeggiata la tradizionale Festadella Madonna di Carpineto, c’ erano anche molte mammme presentiin occasione della “festa della mamma”. La festa è stata un grandesuccesso! Vi lascio con una poesia che ho dedicato alla Madonna diCarpineto.

June 2005 I L P O S T I N OPage 11FeaturesBirth Place?Born and raised in Ottawa.Horoscope sign and Birth date?April 27 - TaurusHow many brothers and sisters do you have?I have a younger sister, Krystin.Do you have a nickname?WoodyWhat do you fear about fame?Having it affect my family in a negative way.What is your favourite movie?Pulp FictionFavourite childhood TV show?Dukes of HazzardFavourite car?Jaguar XJ8Favourite sports show?FootballFavourite Designers?Canali Suits – Classic style and quality that youcan feel as soon as you put it on.What articles of clothing do you like to see onthe opposite sex?Low-rise jeans, a sexy top, great heels.Favourite cocktail?Rum and CokeFavourite colour?BlueIf you could travel to anywhere in the world,where would it be?I haven’t been to Europe yet, and I want toexperience the classic lifestyle of places likeParis, London, Madrid, Rome.How would you spend a typical day off?Relaxing and spending time with friends andfamily.Favourite female actress?Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry…talent and looks,the whole package.Favourite female singer?Gwen StefaniYour biggest regret?Patrick (Ian) Woodcock, WR, #16Ottawa RenegadesHeight: 5’9"Years in CFL: 4Weight: 183 lbs.Acquired: Signed as free agent (04/02/17)No regrets…learn from your mistakes, but there’s no point in regret.If you could live anywhere, where would it be?My wife’s family is from Barbados, so we’ve been to visit several times. It’s a beautifulisland and the people are amazing. We plan on retiring there.Your greatest love?My wife, Melanie.The best words or the shortest phrase to describe yourself.Dedication to Excellence. Family man.Noise that annoys you the most?People whining.Favourite place to shop?New York City. The whole thing.Who is your hero?In life, my dad for his commitment and love for his family.In sports, Michael Jordan for his drive to always be the best.Most important lessons learned with your career?Things are not always going to go your way.What advice would you give others, starting out in your industry?Believe in yourself and your abilities, and don’t listen to whatpeople say. Regardless of whether it is positive or negative, mostpeople who talk too much don’t know what they are talking aboutWould you encourage your children to follow your footsteps? WhyI will encourage them to follow their hearts and do what they love.If that means playing football, great. If not, that’s great too.How important was a formal education to you in your youth?It was extremely important. My parents always stressededucation and it’s value. Plus, Iknew that I would have to go through college to get to professionalfootball.How do you juggle family life and your career?My wife is extremely supportive and is my biggest fan. Of course,it helps that she is part of the team, too! (Melanie is a member ofthe Renegades Dance Team)What charities or causes do you support? How are you personallyinvolved with them?Melanie and I have both become very involved in the communitysince returning to Ottawa.First, we have established the Suite 16 Foundation, through whichwe bring 16 childrenfrom various groups throughout the city to every Renegades homegame.We are also the Co-Chairs of the 65 Roses Sports Club, which raises money for cysticfibrosis research.I have been a Chairperson for fundraising events to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters, St.Vincent Hospital, the School Breakfast Program, and the Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone.We have also taken part in events to support Organ and Tissue Donation, the ChristmasCheer Telethon and Breakfast, and Hopewell Support Centre.I received the United Way Community Builder Award, and was named one of Ottawa’s 150Most Influential People.What, to you is a romantic night?A nice dinner with my wife on a patio in the summer, followed by a walk through whatevercity we are in, and some late-night dessert.Do you consider yourself a control freak?I don’t think so. I certainly like to be in control of what’s going on, but I don’t think I take itto the ‘freak’ level.Where do you get all your inspiration?My wife inspires me every day.Do you think heroes are important ?I think heroes are important because whether they are parents or athletes or musicians, itgives young people someone to look up to and a goal to strive for. They just have to be theright kind of heroes.Il Postino is looking forwriters...- write about your community,memories, opinions or tell us a story-write in English, Italian or French-send your articles and ideas toinformation@ilpostinocanada.comwww.ilpostinocanada.comIL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA

Page 12I L P O S T I N O June 2005PER UN VOTO HA VINTO IL BUONSENSOAll’indomani del cruciale voto che si è svolto al parlamento canadese dove era in giocola sopravvivenza dell’attuale governo minoritario liberale molti si sono affettati nel dichiarare lavittoria del primo ministro Paul Martin, cosa che non è assolutamente vera. Paul Martin non havinto un bel niente ma con quell’unico voto in più ottenuto da una vera e propria trafuga delPartito Conservatore,Blinda Stronach, si è salvato lui e il suo partito da una disastrosa cadutache l’avrebbe portato sull’orlo di una bancarotta politica difficilmente quantificabile in terminidi profondi dissensi.Chi ha veramente vinto questa grande battaglia, avvenuta senza esclusionedi colpi da parte dei vari partiti politici che hanno i loro deputati in parlamento, è stato ilbuonsenso della maggioranza dei canadesi che da più parti avevano lanciati segnali contrarialle nuove elezioni che, addirittura, avrebbero dovuto aver luogo nel prossimo 27 giugno.Ma qual’è la ragione per cui la maggioranza dei canadesi ed in particolar modo deiquebecchesi di essere contrari alle nuove elezioni?Chiunque avesse avuto un briciolo di buonsenso avrebbe capito che, nella maniera comestanno schierate le forze in parlamento, e nelle condizioni in cui si sarebbero svolte le nuoveaffrettate elezioni, nessuno dei partiti in lizza avrebbe riportato la maggioranza per cui si sarebberobutttati in aria 300 milioni di dollari per organizzarle per ritornare più o meno al punto dipartenza.Al momento attuale non ci sarebbe stata una vera e propria ragione politica per farcadere l’attuale governo e le ragioni che i pechisti del Blocco Quebecchese e quelle del PartitoConservatore alleati insieme, non sono riuscite a convincere i canadesi a dare il loro consensoper far cadere il governo.Il capo dei conservatori, Stephen Harper, ed il capo dei blocchisti, Gilles Duceppe, hannoinscenato una specie di telenovela ricca di paroloni altisonanti che poggiava su un unicoargomento che aveva sollevato l’indignazione dei canadesi: la corruzione del Partito Liberalenella quale avevano orchestrato anche una non attendibile partecipazione del primo ministroPaul Martin. Anche il più sprovveduto di coloro seguono le vicende politiche del nostro paeseavevano capito che tutte le le dichiarazione fatte da alcuni testimoni della commissione Gomery,che sta indagando sul grave problema delle Commandities, non erano altro che delle illazionigratuite senza un solidi fondamento. E poi tutti sapevano e sanno che questa Commissione èstata creata per volere dello stesso Paul Martin per fare una radicale pulizia nel suo partito eristabilire quell’equilibrio politico indispensabile per potersi ripresentare un giorno davanti aglielettori con un programma decente. Quindi l’offensiva ingaggiata dai due più grossi partiti diopposizione avevano evidenti ragioni diverse.Stephen Harper voleva approfittare di quelle semplici illazioni per gridare alla cacciata delPartito Liberale e del suo primo ministro dal potere e presentarsi, alle nuove elezioni come ilsalvatore della dignita politica del parlamento per rimpiazzarlo, a breve scadenza, al potere,con il suo Partito Conservatore. E per raggiungere il suo fine si alleò persino con il peggiornemico della federazione canadese, Gilles Duceppe.Il capo del Blocco Quebechese, lo sappiamo tutti, con la perenne etichetta di partito diopposizione che non potrà mai governare in quanto è un partito che opera in una sola provincia,in realtà ha come fine ultimo la sovranità del Quebec separato dal resto del Canada.GillesDuceppe è stato e rimane un uomo molto abile il quale ha avuto molte possibilità di capitalizzareil suo dissenso dalla politica governativa sugli scandali delle Commandities senza aspettare ildeposito del rapporto della Commissione Gomery. E la sua alleanza con il Partito Conservatoredi Stephen Harper per far cadese il governo Martin è giunta come il cacio sui maccheroni. Equesta alleanza avrà sicuramente delle ripercussioni negative sui conservatori e positive sulletruppe sovraniste.Dicevamo che Paul Martin è riuscito a salvarsi come primo ministro di un partito che èancora sotto accusa e cammina alla deriva. Egli ha avuto ragione, nel corso del suo discorsoalla nazione, di dire che prima di indire nuove elezioni occorre aspettare i risultati del rapportoche farà la commissione Gomery. Ed il suo messaggio è stato reperito dalla maggioranza dellapopolazione canadese e quebecchese perché non si possono formulare delle accuse gratuitesenza che i colpevoli veri siano stati identificati e puniti. E questo vale per tutti per cui il tentativodi Harper e Duceppe di riversare il governo, aggravato da una vera e propria gazzarra organizzatanella camera dei Comuni trasformata in un vero circo delle scorrettezze non è stato affattoapprezzato dalla maggioranza della pubblica opinione.Sul salvataggio per un solo voto del governo non è detta l’ultima parola perché il progetto dilegge su cui era stata posta la fiducia del governo, ossia il nuovo Budget, deve ancora essereapprovato in seconda e terza lettura per cui, anche se la consuetudine non lo prevede ci puòessere ancora qualche colpo di scena.Nel Quebec lo scandalo delle Commandities ha prodotto un profondo malcontento in varieregioni. A Paul Martin, nei prossimi mesi deve veramente lavorare duro per ottenere una suavera credibilità. Sul sistema di maneggiare i fondi pubblici egli ha fatto dei cambiamenti chebisogna rivedere nei dettagli per essere credibili per evitare inbrogli e ruberie facili nel sistemapubblico.La pulizia deve essere radicale, giusta e completa per salvaguardare i soldi dellenostre tasse dagli avvoltoi che ancora oggi si annidano negli anfratti governativi.Altro problema è quello dello squilibrio fiscale.Il governo federale ha degli enormi surplusdi moneta che viene dalle tasse. Per il momento deve rivedere il modo di distribuire la monetaper la perequazione ma dovrebbe cedere alle province una parte fissa non aleatoria insicuradelle entrate superflue alle province.E’ da tempo che da questa colonne noi andiamopredicando la giustezza di questo principio.I conservatori escono perdenti da questa avventura che, forse, avrà anche delle grosseripercussioni nel futuro.La partenza della vedette Blinda Stronach ha nuociuto molto allacredibilità del capo e del partito. Sthepen Harper non possiede il carisma del capo e del verouomo politico che tiene conto di quello che pensa la pubblica opinione.Colui che ne esce a testa alta è il capo del Nuovo Partito Democratico, Jack Layton il qualeè riuscito ad imporre il cambiamento del budget ed a salvare, con i suoi 19 voti il governoMartin dal collasso.Lo striminzito voto favorevole ai liberali rappresenta un successo della pubblica opinioneche non vuole le nuove elezioni a breve termine.www.ilpostinocanada.comIL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA

June 2005 I L P O S T I N OPage 13BaseballTake me out to the ballgame, eh!Baseball is a simple sport that can be complicated.It turns out baseball business in Ottawais the same thing.The Ottawa Lynx have been an organizationflirting with disaster for quite a few yearsnow.It is one of those things in business whereeven the staunchest critics admit that managementhas done everything right, but it isstill floundering. With the close and open ofeach International League season comes questionsabout a potential move to one of the manyAAA-baseball-starved U.S. cities.However, in all the fuss and muss aboutlow attendance and wondering what can beRight: Future Hall of Famer FrankThomas makes a brief stop inOttawa.Below: Skratch is a hit as always.Bottom Right: Ottawa Lynx playerget ready to take the field.BASEBALL, ITALIAN STYLE, WITH ESPRESSO, PASTA AND PIZZA-BOX GLOVESdone to draw bigger crowds are a sect ofpeople that are almost always forgotten.They are the 1,000 to 1,500 or so peoplethat turn out for any of the Lynx home gameseach year for the game of baseball.Not the ones that come out specifically forthe great promotions put on by the Lynx, butpeople who truly love the game of baseballand see nothing better than sitting in the standson a sunny summer day and enjoying the nationalpast-time of our neighbor from the south.Anyone wandering around the stands ofLynx Stadium on Friday May 20 th and watchingthe kids rush about and the older folksreminiscing past dramas before the greatside town an hour south of Rome, after theamphibious landing of thousands of Americanand Allied troops in January 1944. Americansoldiers soon built two structures on thebeach: a P.O.W. camp and a makeshift baseballdiamond.When the war ended, most of the soldiersleft, but some remained, and soon two men,Sgt. Horace McGarrity and Col. Charles Butte,were organizing scrub ball. Gloves were fashionedout of pizza boxes and broomsticksmade into bats in games contested on a patchof land bequeathed by Prince Steno Borghesefrom his estate.They used leftover pierced-steel airfieldplanking for seats and stuffed bags of canvasto make bases. Butte remembers that “we cutoff a tree trunk to make home plate, and mywife sewed team uniforms out of requisitionedkhaki.”Relatives of several current Peones playedfor these early teams, and after a few weekshanging around them in the summer of 2002,the names Marcucci, Tagliaboschi andGlorioso became as mythic to me as Tinker,Evers and Chance.The Nettunese are mad about the gameand proud of their baseball heritage.Everywhere I went, I inevitably ran intosomeone who had once hit a famous homerun. Ball fields in Nettuno outnumber churches,six to five, and to this day, children makingtheir first Communion are given new glovesand bats, which are then blessed by the priest.by Matthew PerryThe Nettuno Peones are the last true Italianbaseball team.They speak a southern coastal dialect inthe crumbling dugout of their home field,drink espresso in the first, fourth and seventhinnings, feast on cornetti and brioche beforegames and devour huge pots of pasta di marebetween doubleheaders. They call home runsfouricampi, catchers mitts ciavatte - Nettunoslang for big slipper - and they shout “Pia lapalanca!”(Try swinging a bench!) when opposinghitters strike out.Once, while the Peones were beingdrubbed in the first game of a playoffdoubleheader with their division rivals fromPalermo, a player’s father arrived with a bucketholding the fall’s first clipping of grapes, theirfresh, wet stems wound with spider webbing.The Peones’ eyes lit up, and so did their bats.Finishing off the grapes before the secondgame, they went on to defeat Palermo, astonishingNettuno’s silver-haired manager, PietroMonaco, the Italian base-stealing legend,whom I saw smile for the first time in eightweeks.Peones baseball was alive.Although Nettuno’s A division professionalclub and other Serie A teams have taken tosigning Dominicans, Venezuelans and Americansto improve their chances, the Serie BPeones, in a town that discovered baseballout of the ashes of war, resist such recruiting.The game came to Nettuno, a small seabyDave Bidinigreen backdrop.It makes you wonder.What do you they know that everyone elsedoesn’t?“We make it out for about 15 games ayear,” says Tim Murphy with his sonChristopher. “It isn’t much, but if more peoplemade it out to 15 games a year the team wouldbe doing a lot better – financially that is.”That distinction must be made as the Lynxare having a great start to 2005. Like theirMajor League affiliate Baltimore Orioles theyhave been flirting with first place since thebeginning of the season.“It is just great fun for us,” Murphy continues.“A chance to getoutside, enjoy sometime together andsome entertaining stuffon the field.”However, no matterhow bright the picturehas been on thefield the view is bleakat the box office.So far this year, in14 dates, 28,454 havepassed through thegates at 100 CoventryRoad with an averageof 2,084 people pergame. Compared tothe next lowest attendancein Charlottewhere 70,918 peoplehave attended their 21home games. Thehighest attendanceand average belongTaking an after-dinner camminata, or littlestroll, along the sea wall is akin to walkingdown Lansdowne Street before Red Sox-Yankeesgames, complete with bobbing ball capsand assorted Major League Baseball paraphernalia.The town’s main fountain outsidePiazza Mazzini is where Nettunese baseballveterans gather; they are a great source ofstorytelling.I spent many hours in their company, listeningto them describe cleats-high clasheswith rival Roman teams, and, in Monaco’scase, the time he was invited to the CincinnatiReds’ camp, where he played alongsideJohnny Bench and Pete Rose before beingshipped to Buffalo, where the story ends.Old-timers remember a summer day in1957 when Joe DiMaggio came to Nettuno.He was having lunch in Rome when hewas told about Nettuno’s affection for baseball.Legend has it that DiMaggio put downhis knife and fork and asked to be driven thereimmediately. He arrived at Borghese’s fieldby jeep during a game between the NettunoGlen Grants and A. S. Roma.The crowd, hushed and awe-struck, foundits loyalties divided when DiMaggio- accepting an offer to demonstrate hisbatting skills, and wearing the same suit hehad worn to lunch - stepped in to face themustachioed Carlos Tagliaboschi, a championin his own right in Nettuno.The small, rakish Tagliaboschi settled intohis caricamento, or windup, and, with hisheart beating like a timpani, offered DiMaggioIL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADAto Louisville where 195,288 people have paidto see the last place Bats in their 21 homedates.“It would be a major disappointment if welost this team,” added Murphy. “It would be ahuge entertainment loss if they were to leavethe city – there would be a void.Many people agree and different mediareviews have dubbed them one of the bestfamily deals in Ottawa.However, it isn’t just for families.James Grozelle and Erin Eagleson wereon a date that night and agree it has somethingfor everyone.“It is definitely a great place for a date,”Gronzelle said. “I mean the building is great,it is a nice view, great baseball . . . all thosepeople behind us on the Queensway drivingto where-ever, they don’t know what they aremissing.”New to Ottawa, this meeting between theOttawa Lynx and Charlotte Knights markedthe couples first baseball game in Ottawa, butboth insisted they’d be back.“For sure we’ll come again,” Gronzelleadded. “Right after we got here we madeplans to come back before May is over.”With these few exceptions though, familiesare predominant at Lynx Stadium thisevening. Kids are running and playing in theFun Zone. The Lynx mascot Scratch is a big hitas always.However, ever resilien,t the game itselffinds its way to the top.“I like to watch the hit and run,” says 12-year-old Christopher Murphy when asked hisfavorite part of going to a Lynx game.He also said he hopes, as do many fans,that people come out and enjoy their favoritepart of Lynx’ games before it is too late.his most biting fastball. DiMaggio reached forthe ball and missed. The fans paused for amoment’s respect, then exploded wildly, incredulousthat Tagliaboschi, their 5-foot son ofa sailor, had slipped a pitch past the world’sgreatest hitter.DiMaggio took off his jacket, folded itneatly into a square, laid it at his side next tothe plate, then rolled up his sleeves and toldTagliaboschi: more.He threw and, as the story goes, DiMaggiomade contact, sending the ball over the outfieldwall, the neighboring farmer’s field, aroad, the sea cliffs and the beach, until itbobbed like a puppet head in the surf.Minutes later, the Tyrrhennian Sea wasfilled with thrashing scamps trying to bringback this cherished piece of history.Which, of course, they did not.DiMaggio hit home run after home run,astonishing the crowd and exhaustingTagliaboschi, who yielded to a few of histeammates, eager for the privilege of servingup homers to a giant of the game.Finally, someone shouted: If you keep hitting,we’ll have no more balls!DiMaggio stepped out graciously and wasback in Rome by nightfall. The game continued.Nettunese baseball was alive.This article first appeared in the May 8thedition of the New York TimesDave Bidini is the author of“Baseballissimo: My Summer in the ItalianMinor Leagues” (McClelland & Stewart).

Page 14I L P O S T I N O June 2005CommentaryThe Ups and Downsof an Elevator LifeBy Renato RizzutiI do not ride bronco bulls for excitementbecause there are enough “elevator antics”during my elevator riding to keep me amusedon a daily basis.When I was a child and went to a departmentstore on Rideau Street with my mother,the elevator ride was strangely exciting andmildly scary. Time spent in the “biancheriaintima di signore” section or “ladies’ underwear”section was also strangely embarrassingand mildly scary. There were such peopleas “elevator operators” who were assigned tohelp to navigate the elevator. It was usually a“bella donna profumata” or “attractive andperfumed lady.” Are we really doing that wellin our modern automated elevator times?When you are at, let’s say the tenth floor ofa twelve storey building, simply getting downto the main floor is not that simple. Well, youjust push a button to get the elevator right?Wrong. There is actually a complex systemof buttons, lights, and directional arrowsthat have to be deciphered. So, I figure I’llpush the button that has an arrow on it that ispointing down and when the button lights up,that means that there is an elevator on the waythat will be going down. My plan is foiledwhen another person comes to the elevator.Let’s call this person “Joe Impatient” or“Giuseppe Impaziente.” When Joe joins me,he does not push the up button so I figure thathe is going down also. Joe then pushes the upbutton so I assume he is going up. The elevatorarrives and the up button blinks off. Joegets on the elevator. A second later, the elevatorarrives and the down button blinks off. Thedoor opens and there stands Joe on the sameelevator with a dumb look on his face. Joethinks that it is faster to go up and then backdown again rather than waiting for the downelevator. I give Joe a tired look as I get on andthink, “Thanks buddy!”If Shakespeare were writing about elevators,he would write, “Up or down, that is thequestion.” This is the inane question askedwhen the elevator doors open for someone toget on. The person stands there dumbfoundedand hopes that you can answer this excruciatinglyperplexing question. Usually, a simple“Up” or “Down” answer is enough to appeasethe questioner but this is not always the case.The other day, I was going up in the elevatorwhen it stopped and at the open door stoodtwo Sandra Bernhard types who thought thatthey looked like two Paris Hilton types. Therougher looking one of the two rudely grunted,“Going down?” When I told her it was goingup, she angrily exclaimed, “Up? Up where?”I was tempted to jokingly say, “Up, up andaway!” I also felt like singing the line, “Tu seina mala femmina” to her. I told her the floor itwas going to and she got on in a huff. I had tolisten to these two “ladies” complaining aboutwanting to go down for the rest of my ride. Ofcourse I have also heard the classic excusewhen the person gets an up elevator whenthey want to go down. It is usually somethinglike, “Well, I pushed the down button. Thereis something wrong with the elevators!”When it comes to talking in elevators, youusually get one extreme or the other. Somedays you would think that there is a sign postedreading, “Quiet! Elevator Zone.” On thesedays, nobody talks at all. A quiet half smilemay indicate a good morning greeting.Once there are two quiet people in an elevator,everybody that gets on feels that theyalso have to be quiet. Perhaps elevators emitsome sort of electronic microwaves that havea “muting” effect on some people. On otherdays, you get on an elevator that seems like amoving cocktail party. Everybody is chattingand laughing at “elevator jokes” like,“What happened? We missed the thirteenthfloor!” This can be a lot of fun. Sometimes“Mr. Chatty” gets on the elevator withyou and he tells you all about “witch” of awife.You are relieved when he gets off of theelevator!When you’re waiting to get on an elevator,it becomes like a game show: “Door numberone or door number three?” There the “Russians”that you have to be aware of. These arenot people from Russia but rather people thatcome “Russian” out of the elevator and practicallytackle you on their way out. Then thereare the “surprise” occupants of the elevator.Once I got on with a young lady that was holdinga dog in her arms. When I remarked,“Nice dog,” the dog lunged at me like Cujo onsteroids! I could have sworn the dog wasfoaming at the mouth. Talk about a “crazydog” or “cane pazzo!” One would hope thatshe was on her way to the veterinarian!These are the ups and downs of my elevatorlife full of antics and fun!Have something to say?Il Postino is always looking for talentedwriters to share stories, columns, orpoetry. 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June 2005 I L P O S T I N OPage 15Community Calendar/Eventi ComunitariASSOCIAZIONE NAZIONALI ALPINI7 Agustio – Pic-nic19 Novebre – Cena SocialeCLUB CARPINETO ROMANO10 Luglio - Pic-nic a Vincent Massey ParkSettembre – data12 Novembre – Festa dei Membri alla Sala San Marco25 Marzo 2006 – “La Cena del Agnello”SOCIETA’ SICULA26 Giugno – Pic-nic a Vincent Massey ParkSettembre – data da stabilirsi: Incontro Sociale12 Novembre Serata di Gala per il 30 mo AnniversarioENTE VINCENTINI NEL MONDO31 Luglio – Pic-nic17 Settembre – Festa Sociale Festa di Autunno assieme al Forgolar FurlanChin 97.9 fmwe speakyour languagewww.chinradio.comASSOCIAZIONE COLLE D’ANCHISE26 Giugno Pic-nic a Vincent Massy Park Pellegrinaggi24 Luglio a St. Anna Cormark21 Agosto a Madonna del Canneto4 Settembre a Oratorio S. Giuseppe Shopping a Montreat10 Dicembre – Festa NataliziaPer informazioni – Santina Di Rienzo Tel: 728-9757ASSOCIAZIONE PRETORESE10 lugio 2005 – Pic-nic1 ottobre 2005 – “Festa della Vendemia”, press oil St. AnthonyS.C., inizio or e 18:00Dicembre, “Festa di Natale”ASSOCIAZIONE RAPINESE17 luglio 2005 “Picnic Annuale” Vincent Massey ParkAMBASCIATA D’ITALIAOTTAWAFesta NazionalePer celebrare la Festa Nazionalel'Ambasciatore d'Italia Marco Colomboe Signora sono lieti di invitare la Comunitàitaliana ad un ricevimento che avrà luogonei giardini della loro Residenza(1475 Chemin d'Aylmer, Aylmer)Sabato 4 giugno 2005dalle ore 16,00 alle ore 18,00www.ilpostinocanada.comIL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA

IL POSTINOITAL - CANADASETTIMANA ITALIANA • ITALIAN WEEK • SEMAINE ITALIENNE20059 Giugno - Giugno 19June 9 - June 199 juin - 19 juinThursday, June 911:30 a.m. Official Opening ceremonies of Italian Week at Ottawa City HallRefreshments to be servedFirefighters’ Band sponsored by Saputo FoodsConcorso Letterario- presentation of winnersFriday, June 106:00 p.m. Gala Dinner/Dance at Sala San Marco Music by “Luigi Scanga and His Band” from Toronto.Sponsored by ARGOS CARPETS AND FLOORING. Tickets $50. Call 224-4388Saturday, June 113:00 p.m. Poetry Experience-”Encounter with Italian Women Poets” Villa Marconi6:00 –9:00p.m.Pasta Dinner-Ladies Aid, St. Anthony Church Basement6:00-12:00p.m. B.B.Q.,Beer Garden, Knights of Columbus, Piazza Dante8:00-12:00p.m. Live Music “Espresso” Orchestra –Street dancing at St. Anthony ChurchSunday, June 1210:30 a.m. Outdoor Mass followed by Procession: St. Anthony Church, Booth Street, Gladstone Avenue12:00-2:30p.m. Pasta Lunch, Ladies Aid, St. Anthony Church BasementB.B.Q., Beer Garden, Knights of Columbus,Piazza Dante6:00-9:00p.m. Pasta Dinner, Ladies Aid, Church Basement6:00-11:00p.m. B.B.Q., Beer Garden, Knights of Columbus, Piazza Dante7:00 p.m. “Ruscello Limpido” gruppo danza di Scuola Santa Rita diretto da Josie Muggeo7:30p.m. Nadia Villani, Soprano8:00-11:00p.m. Live music-”Espresso” Orchestra -Street dancing at St. Anthony ChurchIntermission - Rosano Giamberardino on the AccordionJune 13-18 Photographic Exhibit of Emigration from Italy world wide St. Anthony Soccer ClubbyGino MarrelloMonday, June 13Afternoon Sports: Bocce (Heron Park), Soccer (Adult School)6-9 p.m. “That’s Italian!” Food Fair- St. Anthony Soccer Club. Tickets $20 Contact-224-4388Tuesday, June 141:30 p.m. Citizenship Granting Ceremony organized by Patronato Ital-Uil and Villa MarconiAfternoon Sports: Bocce (Heron Park), Soccer (Adult School)Wednesday, June 15Afternoon Sports: Bocce (Heron Park), Soccer (Adult School)Thursday, June 16Afternoon Sports: Bocce (Heron Park), Soccer (Adult School)7:30-9:00p.m. Spettacolo “Variety Show” della Scuola Santa Rita, sponsored by Tony D’AngeloConstruction; Villa Marconi-gratisFriday, June 17Afternoon Sports: Bocce (Heron Park), Soccer (Adult School)4:00 p.m. The Italian Week Fair*-at Beech and Preston-amusement rides, fun houses, kiddie rides,games of skill, candy floss, candy apples, Italian food tent etc.7:00 p.m. Main Stage (Louisa and Preston) Attractions:Firefighters’ Band-sponsored by Giovanni Restaurant7:50-8:50 p.m. Opera in Piazza sponsored by Italian Canadian Community Centre/Arts Bureau forthe Continents9:00-9:40 p.m. “Sway” Orchestra sponsored by ARGOS CARPETS AND FLOORING9:40-10:00 p.m Singer Filomena Pasqua-past contestant in Canadian Idol10:00-10:40 p.m: “Sway” Orchestra10:40-11:00 p.m. “Elleusion” 5 Girl Pop Group11:00-1 a.m. “Sway” OrchestraSaturday, June 189:00a.m.-close The Italian Week Fair*Afternoon Sports Tournament Finals12:00 p.m. Registration for Italian Car Parade2:00 p.m. Italian Car Parade(starting at 95 Norman and returning to Preston St.) sponsored byFrank’s Auto Centre.Refreshments and awards upon return to Frank’s Auto Centre6:00 p.m. Vintage Car ShowMain Stage (Louisa and Preston) Attractions:6-6:45 p.m. Band “Pier 21”6:45-7:05 p.m. Brass Band-”Banda Gentile di Montreal”sponsored by ARGOS CARPETS AND FLOORINGfollowed by 100 young Italians marching along7:05-7:15 p.m. Singer Paris Patricelli7:15-7:30 p.m. Singer Filomena Pasqua7:30-7:45 p.m. Singer Jenna Taggart7:45-8:05 p.m. Singer Nadia Villani8:05-8:30 p.m. “Elleusion”- 5 Girl Pop Group8:30-9:00 p.m. “Ruscello Limpido” gruppo danza di Scuola Santa Rita diretto da Josie Muggeo9:00-1:00 a.m. Music by “Orchestra Studio” from Montreal sponsored by ARGOS CARPETS AND FLOORINGIntermission “Elleusion”/Filomena PasquaSunday, June 1911:00 a.m.-closing The Italian Week Fair*1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Capital Bicycle Race sponsored by ARGOS CARPETS AND FLOORING: Gladstone,Rochester, Pamilla, Preston.Youth Relay Race- Plastino/Falsetto Cup PresentationMain Stage (Louisa and Preston) Attractions:6:00-6:30 p.m. “Elleusion”-5 Girl Pop Group6:30-6:50 p.m. Dance Group from Centro Giovanile Formativo Italo-Canadese6:50-7:30 p.m. “Ruscello Limpido” gruppo danza di Scuola Santa Rita diretto da Josie Muggeo7:30p.m. Presentation of Bocce Plastino Cup Tournament Trophy and Soccer Tournament Winner7:40-8:10 p.m. Musical group “Espresso” sponsored by ARGOS CARPETS AND FLOORING8:10-8:30 p.m. Literary Prize sponsored by The Ottawa Sun8:30-9:10 p.m. “Espresso”9:10-9:30 p.m. Jenna Taggart;“Elleusion”9:30-9:40 p.m. Lottery Early Bird Draw9:40-10:15 p.m. “Espresso”10:15-10:30 p.m. Filomena Pasqua10:30-11:30 p.m. “Espresso”giovedì, 9 giugno11,30 Cerimonia d’apertura ufficiale della Settimana Italiana Municipio di Ottawa Banda dei Pompieri di Ottawa,sponsorizzata da SAPUTO FOODSConcorso Letterario- Premiazione dei vincitori . Seguirà un rinfrescovenerdì, 10 giugno18,00 Serata di gala: cena e ballo, Sala San MarcoIntrattenimento musicale : “Luigi Scanga ed il suo complesso” di Toronto,sponsorizzato da ARGOS CARPETS AND FLOORINGbiglietti: $50.00. Per informazioni chiamare: (613) 224-4388sabato, 11 giugno Chiesa Sant’ Antonio18,00-21,00 Pasta servita da Ladies Aid, Al. Sottosuolo Della Chesa.18,00-24,00 B.B.Q., Servita Columbus Piazza Dante18,00-24,00 Birra, BBQ, Pizza, Piazza Dante18,00 -24,00 Musica dal vivo con l’orchestra “Espresso”, ballo davanti alla Chiesa di Sant’Antoniodomenica, 12 giugno10,30 Chiesa di Sant’Antonio:Santa Messa all’aperto a cui seguirà la Processione dalla chiesa diSant’Antonio lungo Booth Street/Preston e Gladstone Avenue.12,00-14,30 Pasta servita da Ladies Aid, Al. Sottosuolo Della Chiesa12,00-14,30 Birra, BBQ, Pizza, Pasta.13,00-14,00 CFGIC Gruppo Ballo.18,00-21,00 Pasta servita da Ladies Aid, Al. Sottosuolo Della Chiesa18,00-23,00 B.B.Q., Birra in Piazza Dante, servita Knights of Columbus19,00 “Ruscello Limpido”, gruppo danza della Scuola Santa Rita, diretto da Josie Muggeo19,30 Soprano Nadia Villani20,00-23,00 Musica dal vivo con l’orchestra “Espresso”- ballo all’aperto davanti alla Chiesa diSant’Antonio Intermezzo Fisarmonicista Rossano Giamberardino13-18 giugnoMostra fotografica sull’Emigrazione italiana in tutto il mondo, organizzata da Gino Marrello,St. Anthony Soccer Clublunedì, 13 giugnopomeriggio Sport: bocce (Heron Park), calcio (Adult High School)18-21 “That’s Italian!” - Degustazione di piatti regionali italiani. St. Anthony Soccer Club- biglietti :$20.00Contatto: (613) 224-4388martedì, 14 giugno13,30 Cerimonia conferimento della cittadinanza canadese, organizzata dal Patronato Ital-Uil e Villa Marconi,1026 Baseline Roadpomeriggio Sport: bocce (Heron Park), calcio (Adult High School)mercoledì, 15 giugnopomeriggio Sport: bocce (Heron Park), calcio (Adult High School)giovedì, 16 giugnopomeriggio Sport: bocce (Heron Park), calcio (Adult High School)19,30-21 “Spettacolo di Varietà”, allestito dalla Scuola Santa Rita, sponsorizzato da TONY D’ANGELO CONSTRUCTIONVilla Marconi – ingresso libero17, 18, 19 giugno Mostra della “Vespa” su Corso Italia, organizzata da “Vespa Ottawa”, 306 Moodie Drive, (613) 828-9151venerdì, 17 giugnopomeriggio Sport: bocce (Heron Park), calcio (Adult High School)16,00- Luna park, Beech e Preston19,00 Palco principale (MainStage) (tra Louisa e Preston) Banda dei Pompieri di Ottawa,sponsorizzata dal RISTORANTE GIOVANNI’S19,50-20,50 “Opera in Piazza”, sponsorizzata da ITALIAN CANADIAN COMMUNITY CENTRE / ARTS BUREAU FORTHE CONTINENTS21,00-21,40 Orchestra “Sway”, sponsorizzata da ARGOS CARPETS AND FLOORING21,40-22,00 Filomena Pasqua- finalista del concorso Canadian Idol22,00-22,40 Orchestra “Sway”22,40-23,00 “Elleusion”- Gruppo Pop di 5 ragazze23,00-1,00 Orchestra “Sway”sabato, 18 giugno9,00- Luna park, Beech e Preston pomeriggio Sprt: Finale dei tornei di bocce (Heron Park) e di calcio(Adult High School)12,00 Iscrizione per la parata di automobili italiane14,00 Parata di automobili italiane, sponsorizzata da Frank’s Auto Centre- partenza da 95 Norman Street,arrivo su Preston Street. Al ritorno premiazioni e rinfresco, Frank’s Auto Centre18,00 Mostra di auto d’epocaPalco principale (Main Stage) (angolo Louisa e Preston)18,00-18,45 Banda “Pier 21”18,45-19,05 Fanfara “Banda Gentile” di Montreal, sponsorizzata da ARGOS CARPETS AND FLOORING,accompagnata lungo Corso Italia da 100 giovani italiani19,05-21,15 Paris Patricelli - Cantante21,15-21,30 Filomena Pasqua - Cantante21,30-21,45 Jenna Taggart - Cantante21,45-20,05 Nadia Villani - Cantante20,05-20,30 “Elleusion” - Gruppo Pop di 5 ragazze20,30-21,00 “Ruscello Limpido” - gruppo danza della Scuola Santa Rita, diretto da Josie Muggeo21,00-1,00 Ballo con l’ “Orchestra Studio” di Montreal, sponsorizzata da ARGOS CARPETS AND FLOORINGIntervallo“Elleusion” e Filomena Pasquadomenica, 19 giugno11,00- Luna park, Beech e Preston13,00-17,00 Corsa ciclistica “Capital Bicycle Race”, sponsorizzata da ARGOS CARPETS AND FLOORING. Il circuito sisnoderà lungo Gladstone Avenue, Rochester, Pamilla, e Preston Street Staffetta di giovanicorridori-Presentazione della coppa Plastino-FalsettoPalco principale (Main Stage) (tra Louisa e Preston):18,00-18,30 “Elleusion” - Gruppo Pop di 5 ragazze18,30-18,50 Gruppo danza del Centro Giovanile Formativo Italo-Canadese18,50-19,30 “Ruscello Limpido” - gruppo danza della Scuola Santa Rita, diretto da Josie Muggeo19,30 Premiazione “Coppa Plastino”: vincitori dei tornei di bocce e di calcio19,40-20,10 “Espresso” – Gruppo musicale sponsorizzato da ARGOS CARPETS AND FLOORING20,10-20,30 Premio letterario sponsorizzato da THE OTTAWA SUN20,30-21,10 “Espresso” – Gruppo musicale21,10-21,30 Jenna Taggart - Cantante“Elleusion” - Gruppo Pop di 5 ragazze21,30-21,40 Estrazione “Early Bird” della lotteria21,40-22,15 “Espresso” – Gruppo musicale22,15-22,30 Filomena Pasqua- Cantante22,30-23,30 “Espresso” – Gruppo musicalewww.italianweekottawa.comIL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA

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