L'Italo-Americano

L'Italo-Americano THURS DAY,   MAY  23,   2013  PAGE  15 Italy Mourns Deadly Emilia Quakes on First Year Anniversary Continued from page 1 These two quakes and their respective aftershocks brought destruction all over the area. The region's economy, a powerhouse of the Italian industrial output eversince, suffered a huge blow, cutting an estimated 1.0% off of the contry's entire gross domestic product (GDP). Among the hardest-hit industries was the region's prized biomedical and agro-food hubs. The Coldiretti farmers' association estimates that the losses caused for the food sector alone amounted to one billion euros, which included the cost of damage to machinery and buildings such as stalls, barns, processing plants and warehouses at roughly 6000 businesses, and the loss of around one million wheels of the Fiat denies its willing to relocate in U.S. after merging with Chrysler 'Fiat to operate in both countries' Fiat has denied to be willing to definitely relocate its headquarter in US after completing the merge with Chrysler. The president of Italian automaker Elkann, nephew of Gianni Agnelli, said the company will operate in both countries once the merging process with Chrysler is complete. "Like all big organizations, Fiat is well-protected wherever it operates," John Elkann told journalists when asked if the company is thinking to relocate its headquarter to Michigan, USA. "This means that there's Turin for Europe, Detroit for America, Betim for Latin America and Shanghai for Asia. That's how things work, which we've explained and clarified multiple times. That's how we operate". Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has led Chrysler since it emerged from bankruptcy in 2009 under Fiat's majority ownership. Marchionne has reportedly been moving closer to his goal of finding financing to purchase the remaining 41.5% of Chrysler shares. Many questions have been raised in Italy and the US over where the single company would be located. region's famous Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano cheeses. The European Commission gave Italy the green light to extend 2.66 billion euros in aid to farms and food processing plants. In December, the Commission itself released 670 million euros in assistance for the region and for surrounding areas that were less severely damaged in the Veneto and Lombardy regions. It was the largest amount of aid ever granted under the European Union Solidarity Fund. Along with the human and economic tragedy, the quakes also provide massive damage on the artistic and cultural treasure of the region. When the second earthquake came, nine days after the first one, several historical buildings, already affected by the previous quake, collapsed. The loss was inestimable. The castle of Finale Emilia, the cathedral and the dome of San Francis in Mirandola, the old theatre of Cento, the tower of San Felice, the churches of Poggio Renatico and San Possidonio were all gone in few seconds. Some of the worst casualties in Ferrara - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - were the cupola of its 15th-century church San Cristoforo alla Certosa, the 14thcentury show palace Palazzo Schifanoia and the Este dynasty's former ruling seat the Castle Estense. May 23, Thurs.-The Garibaldina Society Pasta Platter Dinner Dance. The Garibaldina Society Women's Extension cordially invites you to the Pasta Platter Dinner Dance. Cocktails 4pm, Dinner 5pm sharp!, Dancing 6-8pm. Pasta dinner includes Salad, Pasta, Sausage, Glass of Wine & Dessert. Dancing. Dress Casual. $10 Members- $12 Guests. For reservations: Jean Giacomelli (626) 281-6639. June 1, Sat.-Families of Italian Lineage Bus Trip to the Festa di San Gennaro in San Diego. Cost of Bus $15.00, entrance fee to the Stadium $5.00. For information call (949) 3635348. June 1, Sat.: Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Victorio's Ristorante, 10901 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726. June 2, Sun.-Santo Padre Pio Society- Rosario a San Padre Pio at St. Peter 's Italian Church (1039 N. Broadway, Los Angeles), 10:30 a.m. For information please call President Maria Bruno at (818) 241-4672. June 2, Sun.-Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia, a mass pedal fest.- in Pasadena (CA)! Three courses offered (25, 68 and 94 miles with a maximum of 5134 vertical gain and 7.7 % max grade), some will be along the historic Route 66. To register and to get lodging information visit www.gfgiro.com. June 7, Fri.-, Federated Italo-Americans of Southern California celebrates the 67th Anniversary of The Republic of Italy and recognizes the leaders of our Italo-American Organizations. Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, L.A. 90012). 6pm Cocktail Hour; 7pm Dinner; 8pm Ceremony; 9pm Music. $40 per person. Please RSVP by Friday, May 31 to Teresa thompson@dishmail.net or (323) 721-1673. June 9, Sun.- Mother Cabrini Chapel & Library Open House (3801 Scott Road, Burbank, CA). 9 am to 1 pm hosted by San Gabriel District. For information contact Carmelo Sabatella at 626 372-7812. June 9, Sun. - ICF Mother Cabrini Chapel & Library Committee Meeting at 1 pm. (3801 Scott Road, Burbank, CA). For information contact Carmelo Sabatella at 626 3727812. June 9, Sun.-Feast of St. Anthony of Padua at St. Peter's Italian Church. Mass 11:00 am; Procession follows; Dinner Dance at Casa Italiana 1:00 pm. Reservations: 323-2258119, ext 10. June 15, Sat.: Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Victorio's Ristorante, 10901 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726. June 15, Sat.- OCAIW Meeting- 11:00am Roma D' Italia (611 El Camino Real, Tustin) $25.00 Introduction of new Board members. Call Linda 714.812.4410 June 17, Mon.-San Padre Pio Society Dinner Mtg. 6:30 pm, Casa Italiana. Una serata piacevole per stare con amici. Cost: $15.00 per person. For Reservations and information please call the president Maria: 818-241-4672. June 20, Thurs.-Federated Italo-Americans of Southern California General Meeting at Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012). 7:00pm Dinner ($15 pp), 8:00pm Meeting. Please RSVP by Monday before meeting to: Maria Borgese (818) 846-5764, Palmie Crispie (818) 246-5749 or annpotenza@aol.com. June 23, Sun.-Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. Peter's Italian Church. Mass 11:00 am Procession follows; Dinner Dance at Casa Italiana 1:00 pm. Reservations: 562-9472819. June 24, Mon.- ICF Branch #67 Dinner Meeting 6pm at Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012). $15.00 per person. For reservations contact: Nick M. D'Egidio (President) (562) 947-2819, Guy Masciotra (Life Member Emeritus, Past President) (818) 848-1862, or Pat Mages (Recording Secretary) (805) 492-9658. June 26, Wed.-Abruzzesi & Molisani di California Dinner Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Villa Scalabrini. The cost of the dinner is $15.00. For reservations, please call Adelio Di Gregorio at (818) 985-0951 or Sam Petrilli at (818) 768-1956. June 30, Sun.-Festa Italiana -Giorno della Famiglia from 10 AM - 7:00 PM at the Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club.4343 North Ashley Lane. Stockton, CA 95215. For information contact Andrea Songey-Neff Executive Director, Pacific Italian Alliance 209.983.4375.

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