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25 Giovanni Castiglione 25 North Italian Club Celebrates its 90th Anni . 26 Three Italian Craftsmen ' s Journey 26 101 26 The Justinian Forum

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28 Italian American Cultural Foundation 29 Little Italy Redevelopment Club 30 Americans of Italian Heritage 31 Le Radici 32 Club Molisani 33 Casa Italia Foundation 34 Benvenuto Americans of Italian Heritage 35 Home Family Club 38 Baranello Lodge 39 Order Italian Sons & Daughters of America 40 Nothern Ohio Italian American Foundation 41 Rionero Sannitico Recreational Club 42 Solon Italian Club 43 Southwest Italian American Club 44 Wickliffe Italian-American Club 45 The Patrons of the Arts 46 The Italian American Brotherhood Club

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36 Dinner Time

KIDS CORNER

47 Homework / Nonna

From the Desk of Paul Sciria

You don ’ t need a college education to know a few common Italian expressions or hold a brief conversation . I will admit I learned Italian at The Ohio State University and I will also admit that I never received an A in two years of studies . That seemed to be reserved for the non-Italians in the classroom . My Sicilian got in the way .

Permit me to offer you some easy expressions or lessons . Ready ? Here goes ! “ Buon giorno ” is our “ good morning ” and “ Buona sera ” is “ good evening .” “ Buona notte " means “ good night .” “ How are you ” is as easy as “ Come stai ,” and , if you ’ re feeling well , the response is “ Bene .” It ’ s always proper to say “ thank you ” or “ Grazie .” If you need to beg your pardon , try “ Scusa ” or “ Scusi ,” and “ Per Favore ” makes saying “ please ” very easy .

From the Editor & A Message from the Publisher

“ Prego ” is perfect for “ You ’ re welcome .”

In the classroom , the student needs to listen to the teacher and read . Maestro or Maestra ( male or woman ), “ Ascolta ” and “ Leggi ” cover that . If one is asked to go to the blackboard , it ’ s as simple as “ va alla lavagna ” and , once class is over and it ’ s time to leave , “ ciao ” will work . “ Ciao ” also works for “ hello ” and “ hi .”

The days of the week , I giorni della settimana , are important as well : lunedi ( Monday ), martedi ( Tuesday ), mercoledi ( Wednesday ), giovedi ( Thursday ), venerdi ( Friday ), sabato ( Saturday ), and domenica ( Sunday ).

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Angela Spitalieri , Publisher

I hope you will enjoy this month ’ s edition featuring Italian education . From Gladiator-like traditions to collegiate study abroad stories , from a first-hand account of graduation day at an Italian MBA school to notable Italians making a difference in today ’ s society , we hope all of our readers come across something they didn ’ t already know in this month ’ s issue . We also take time to remember an American tradition , Thanksgiving .

This month is a time to step back , before the holidays are upon us , to appreciate all the wonderful things we have . We , at La Gazzetta Italiana , are very grateful to all of you that subscribe , advertise or carry the newspaper in your businesses . Without you , we would not be here today .

Paul Sciria , Managing Editor

Now close your books . “ Ora chiudete libri !” If you don ’ t get an A , don ’ t worry , neither did I !

A Message from

the Publisher

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We are also seeking commissionbased sales representatives in the above-mentioned areas . The paper continues to grow and we know that would not be possible without all of our loyal readers and advertisers .

We look forward to hearing from you , and Happy Thanksgiving !

LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | NOVEMBER 20153