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From the Editor & A Message from the Publisher LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA w w w. l a g a z ze t t a i t a l i a n a .co m INSIDE | OCTOBER 2014 Volume 22, Issue 10 (ISSN 1930-4358) is published (print) monthly for $20 per year or published (digital) monthly for $30 per year by PAS Publishing Company 12510 Mayfield Rd. • Cleveland, OH 44106 phone: [phone] • fax: [phone] The Editor Speaks: POSTMASTER:  Send address changes to: LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA, 12510 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH 44106 Periodicals postage at Hudson, OH and additional mailing offices. 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Fliegel Lee Laurino CONTRIBUTING PHOTO EXHIBIT Marcello Mellino All advertisements must be in accordance with the rules and requirements as determined by editorial policy. Paid political advertisements are not to be interpreted as an endorsement by LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA. The newspaper reserves the right to reject ads based on the paper’s editorial policy. While LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA makes every effort to maintain accuracy, the information contained within this publication may contain errors or omissions. To the extent permitted by applicable law, LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials in this publication. NOVEMBER Preview The November issue is all about delicious Sweets and Treats. We will be exploring different regions in Italy and highlighting some of the traditions of “i dolci” that will make your mouth water. Our newspaper would not be possible without our loyal readers, which is why we would love to hear from you. Please submit all Letters to the Editor to Angie Spitalieri at [email protected] If your company is interested in being a part of our upcoming issue by placing an advertisement, please contact Paul Sciria at (440)4619836. All advertisements must be submitted by October 15th. For more information on becoming a distributor please contact our Publisher, Angie Spitalieri, at aspitalieri@lagazzettaitaliana. com or at 216-421-1536. Feature: A Message from the Publisher (3) Calendar of Events (4) Consolato d'Italia Detroit (5) Current News from Italy (5) Italian Firm Headquarters Opening (6) In Memory of Golf Outing (6) Discovery of a Namesake (6) Columbus Day Parade (6) Murray Hill School Alumni Reunion (6) Current Events from Italy (8) Letter from Cleveland's Mayor Frank Jackson (7) Celebrating Italian Heritage at the Heinz (7) Celebrating Heritage in Washington, D.C. (10) Peggy Guggenheim Art Museum in Venice (11) "Here in Cerchino" (11) Tradizioni a San Rocco (12) The Appeal & Increase in Italian Dual Citizenship (12) An Immigrant's Special Love Story (13) America: The Land of Opportunity (13) From Italy to America: Immigration Trends (14) Celebrating Italian Heritage at OLMC (15) How Did You Get Here? Stories of Italian Immigration (16) The Immigrants of Holy Redeemer (19) Little Italy's Tradition: Holy Rosary Parish (19) Lingua Italiana: Food & Wine: People: Notizie Dall'Italia (21) Paul Sciria, Managing Editor My nonno, Calogero (Charles) Lardomita, emmigrated from Palermo, Sicily and my nonna, Mary Riccobuono, was from Sant’ Agata, Sicily. They were typical, hard working people who had no “safety nets,” using only what monies were earned each week. Nonna was head honcho of her household and nonno obeyed orders and worked as a fruit peddler. In nonna’s house, they spoke mostly Italian, especially when they didn’t want us kids to know what they were talking about. However, their English was plentiful and easy to understand. Five days a week, Nonno Calogero rose in the early morning hours to go to the Northern Ohio Terminal where he would bargain for fresh produce to load up the truck. During war times, produce didn’t come easy. If he wanted oranges, he may have had to settle for potatoes. I remember potatoes at 5 cents a pound and peaches were 25 cents for 3 pounds. Nonno had a medium size truck and it would be loaded with everything from cabbage to tomatoes. The scale would hang and swing from the side and the roof was generally loaded with baskets of corn. The southeast side of town was his route; the Fleet Avenue- Broadway area. It appeared most of his customers were Polish and I picked up on their lingo; yopka for apples and catavole for potatoes. Cabbage always seemed to be their favorite. Each day was a different route and different streets. He cautioned me not to sell too much of anything because he wanted to meet H