Congratulations to Our New Slate of Officers

March 2013 thru March 2014

President

Anthony Conetta

1st Vice President

Mary Ann Biundo

2nd Vice President

Henry Cosenza

Immediate Past President

Eric Pappalardi

Orator

Marianne Bortone Prince

Recording Secretary

Jayne Brooks

Financial Secretary

Angela McGrade

Corresponding Secretary

Nancy Conetta

Treasurer

Daryl Zimbardi

Principal Trustee

Marc Biundo

Trustees

Rita Eredics, Joseph Ciotoli, Donald Guarino

Petrina Lombardo, John DiLeo, Walter Palawsky,

James Avena, Michael Pinna

Masters of Ceremonies

Alfred Angelini

Jean Angelini

Sentinels

Anthony Ardovini

Barbara Faticone

Chaplain

Tom Amato

LE NOTIZIE

News and Events of the John Michael Marino Lodge #1389

Orders Sons of Italy in America

Port Washington, New York

Spring 2013

Volume 19 Issue 160

Committees

Le Notizie Editor

Marianne Bortone Prince

718-631-7917

Le Notizie Artistic Design

Tom Amato

516-423-9113

Christmas Party

Eric & Josephine Pappalardi

718-746-5640

Good & Welfare

Sandra Nunziata

516-676-1336

Grande Festa Italiana

Anthony Conetta

516-883-4266

Membership

Marianne Bortone Prince

718-631-7917

Memorial Mass

Tom Amato

516-423-9113

October Cultural Events

Tom Amato

516-423-9113

Pat Lombardo

516-944-0303

Parades

Eric Pappalardi

718-746-5640

Queens Pageant

Josephine Palawsky

516-883-6602

Scholarships and Awards

Nancy Conetta

Rocco Andriola

Jacqueline Maura

Angela McGrade

Daryl Zimbardi

Leo Cimini

Josephine Palawsky

Family Events

Michelle Spagnoletti

516-582-8891

Picnic

John DiLeo Jr.

516-944-6382

John Michael Marino

Lodge #1389

Officers

President

Anthony Conetta

Immediate Past President

Eric Pappalardi

1st Vice President

Mary Ann Biundo

2nd Vice President

Henry Cozensa

Orator

Marianne Bortone Prince

Recording Secretary

Jayne Brooks

Financial Secretary

Angela McGrade

Corresponding Secretary

Nancy Conetta

Treasurer

Daryl Zimbardi

Principal Trustee

Marc Biundo

Trustees

Rita Eredics

Joseph Ciotoli

Donald Guarino

Petrina Lombardo

John DiLeo

Walter Palawsky

James Avena

Michael Pinna

Sentinels

Anthony Ardovini

Barbara Faticone

Masters of Ceremonies

Jean Angelini

Alfred Angelini

Chaplain

Tom Amato

Commissioners of Arbitration

Josephine Pappalardi

Ben Lonetto

Anthony Carpinelli

Anthony Cavallaro

Thomas Faticone

NYS Deputy

Kathryn Grande

Re-elected

National Trustee

Marianne Principe O’Neil

National Delegate

Louis F. Biundo

National Vincenzo Sellaro

Award Recipient

Edward Innella

NYS Grand Lodge

OSIA

State Officers

NYS Treasurer

Louis F. Biundo

NYS Deputy

Tom Amato

Loggia Glen Cove #1016

NYS CSJ District II Representative

Lee Cerullo

NYS CSJ Executive

Committee Member

Leo Cimini

NYS Gift of Sight

Chairperson

Marianne Principe O’Neil

NYS Heritage & Culture

Chairperson

Leo Cimini

NYS Bene Emeritus

Edward Innella

JMML Alzheimer Representative

Barbara Faticone

JMML Autism Representative

Marianne Principe O’Neil

JMML Cooley’s Anemia Representative

Josephine Palawsky

Commission for Social Justice

Ben Lonetto

Commissioner

Garibaldi-Meucci Museum

John Maura, Jr.

“The best & most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched

They must be felt with the heart.”

Helen Keller

President’s Message Dear Brothers and Sisters: Mille, mille grazie – thank you, thank you, thank you - for your warm wishes on my becoming President of the great and wonderful John Michael Marino Lodge – my second family of brothers and sisters! During the last 22 years, many of you have become my second set of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters. It is a great honor to have the opportunity of being of more service to you over the next two years. Yes, service, because service is the principle that the Order of Sons of Italy in America was founded upon over 105 years ago. Ser-vice to our fellow Italian-Americans means addressing the ever-changing needs of our brothers and sisters; it is a ser-vice built on liberty, equality and fraternity. It is a privilege for me to continue the 87+ year legacy of hard work and traditions the founders of our Lodge began. As I read the great names of Past Lodge Presidents, I feel humbled by the prospect of filling those big shoes! However, I know that, with the help, support and prayers of all of you, we can meet the needs of the current Italian –American community. While these needs are very different today than they were 87 years ago, we will continue our commitment to family values, education, opportunity and mutual support. We will do this with pride in our strong heritage, culture and traditions. Together, we will continue our efforts to help our children through scholarship awards to Port Washington/Manhasset students. These deserving students can pursue a college education and attain their career goals. We will continue to assist our community, state and national organizations with donations to such outstanding charitable caus-es as Cooley’s Anemia, Gift of Sight, Alzheimer’s and Autism. Finally, we need to focus our attention on membership and attracting new members! Our young families are our future and we need them to become involved so that those who come after us can enjoy the benefits of the John Michael Marino Lodge. Just as our parents and grandparents accomplished much through hard work and sacrifice, I ask for your help in continuing your hard work and dedication at our Feast and other fundraising events. Together we will continue to be a proud community organization in the Port Washington/Manhasset area and a premier Lodge on Long Island and in New York State. I want to thank all of the outgoing officers for their hard work and dedication and I want to thank our incoming officers for agreeing to continue that work. Finally, I want to thank my wife, Nancy, and sons, Johnny and Chris, for supporting me in the past and over the next two years as I carry on the distinguished work of the John Michael Marino Lodge.

Fraternally

Tony Anthony Conetta

What’s Going On………………….

2013 April 26th at 7:00PM - NYOSIA Grand Lodge Foundation 31st Anniversary Golden Lion Awards Dinner Dance at the Garden City Hotel. Contact: Carol DiTripani or Eileen Stavis at 516 785-4623 . April 27th - NYOSIA Spring Plenary Session hosted by Lt. Joseph Petrosino Lodge #285 at Most Precious Blood Hall located at 113 Baxter St., Manhattan. Contact: Eileen Stavis at 516 785-4623 April 28th at 8:30AM – NYOSIA 40th Annual State Bowling Tournament to be held at Farmingdale Lanes, 999 Conklin St., Farm-ingdale. Price is $20 per bowler. Contact: Keith Wilson at 516 633-1435 May 1st at 7:30PM – John Michael Mario Lodge Officers Meeting May 15th - John Michael Marino Lodge General Meeting; 7:00PM dinner; 8:00PM meeting May 18th at 8:30AM – NYOSIA Grand Lodge Foundation 16th Annual Walk for Education & Culture at Eisenhower Park. Contact: Angela DeCosimo at 516 837-7750 or Eleanor Jobbagy at 516 358-9151 May 19th at 9:00AM - NYOSIA Special Tribute Breakfast in honor of First Lady Barbara Lupo at the Chateau Briand, Carle Place. Contact: Rae Lanzilotta at 516 334-0830. May 27th at 9:30AM - Port Washington Memorial Day Parade. Participants meet in the parking lot of Schreiber High School. Refreshments to follow at the Lodge. Red jacket, white shirt/blouse, white slacks, and white shoes are required. May 30th thru June 2nd - NYOSIA 108th Annual State Convention at the Villa Roma Resort located in Callicoon, NY. June 5th at 7:30PM – John Michael Mario Lodge Officers Meeting June 19th at 7:00PM - John Michael Marino Lodge Scholarship and Awards Night June 22nd – OSIA 108th Anniversary Event to be held at Il Cortile Restaurant located at 125 Mulberry St., Manhattan. Contact Sylvia Summa at 718 384-7915 June 23rd - NYOSIA Grand Lodge Foundation Scholarship Program at Rockland Community College, Suffern. Breakfast at 11:00AM; Scholarship Program at 12:00PM. Contact: Michelle Ment at 845 225-1144 June 24th at 7:00PM- Italian Night at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact: Carolyn Reres at 516 358-5010 July 21st at 12:30PM – John Michael Marino Family Picnic at Manorhaven Beach Park

Important Reminder John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 General Meetings take place at 8:00PM on the third Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise

noted). A light dinner is served at 7:00PM followed by coffee and dessert at the conclusion of the meeting.

Order Sons of Italy In America (OSIA)

The OSIA is an important fraternal and philanthropic society started in 1905 by Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro in New York City's famed "Little Italy"

district. The original name of the organization was "L'Ordine Figli d'Italia". The Order was founded by the Doctor along with five other Ital-

ian immigrants who came to the United States during the great Italian migration period of 1880-1923. The ideals behind OSIA was to sup-

port Italian immigrants in everything from attaining English language education to eventually attaining citizenship. In their infancy, OSIA

created free schools for immigrants of all ages. The group formed Lodges and established orphanages and retirement homes for the elderly.

Similar to some other Fraternal Societies, such as the "Odd Fellows", OSIA offered life insurance, mortuary funds, credit unions, welfare

societies, and scholarship funds to aid impoverished members. During World Wars I and II, members supported the American War effort by

actively purchasing War Bonds and War Stamps. Lodges held competitions to outdo each other in contributing monies to the Red Cross.

OSIA Supreme Council Officers requested its membership to donate one day's salary to the national defense during the Second World War.

Over the years, OSIA has donated over $93 million to education, disaster relief, cultural advancement, and medical research. The Organiza-

tion is very much alive and thriving today.

John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 member handbook

circa 1925

Charter Member, Angelo DeFeo

Certificate of Admission

Member Spotlight

President Anthony and First Lady Nancy Conetta

Anthony (Tony) Conetta was born in Settefrati, Province Frosinone, Italia, the only son of Luciano and Antonia (nee Vitti)

Conetta. Since World War II wreaked havoc in Europe, Luciano, Anthony, and Anthony’s eldest sister Maria immigrated to the

United States in 1954. They were followed two years later by Anto-

nia and sisters Anna, Rafaella, and Orazia. The Conetta family set-

tled in Corona, Queens, on the western side of The World’s Fair

grounds. Luciano initially worked in construction then as the sexton

of St. Leo’s Church; Antonia worked in several garment factories.

Nancy Cleveland is a native New Yorker like her parents Robert and

Dorothy (nee Gillen). No Italian blood here but rather a “little mine-

strone” – German, Irish, Ukrainian, and English. Robert and Doro-

thy had four other children, all boys – Robert (d. 1995), Edward,

Phillip, and David. The Cleveland family lived in the Queensboro

Hill section of Flushing, on the eastern side of The World’s Fair

grounds. Robert, Sr. worked as a lithographer while Dorothy was

busy raising a family.

William Shakespeare once wrote “It is not in the stars to hold our

destiny, but in ourselves…” and so it was in July 1980. A call to

jury duty found both Tony and Nancy sitting in the large jury room

in the Supreme Courthouse in Jamaica, with boring books and lots of

time on their hands. One word led to another and so……………

they were married in September 1981.

During the first years of their marriage, Tony and Nancy lived in Whitestone, Queens. At the time, Tony worked for the United

States Environmental Protection Agency. He left the Agency in 1985 to work for Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers.

Tony remained at D&B for 25 years, focusing on environmental work. During this time, Nancy taught in both parochial and

public elementary schools.

Jump ahead to 1990; Tony and Nancy relocated to Port Washington. In 1992, they welcomed their older son John and three

years later, in 1995, their younger son Christopher. Johnny is currently in his second year at Seton Hall University where he is

majoring in communications with specialization in visual and interactive media. Chris is a senior at Schreiber High School. He

will be entering college in the fall where he plans to study architecture. John

became a member of the John Michael Marino Lodge in May 2012. John cur-

rently has the distinction of being the youngest member of the Lodge.

1n 1991, both Tony and Nancy joined the John Michael Marino Lodge. Since

that time, Tony has held several positions including: Financial Secretary,

Treasurer, Principal Trustee, Grand Lodge Convention Delegate, First and

Second Vice President and now, President. He has also chaired two Grand

Festa Italiana and co-chaired both adults’ and children’s Christmas parties.

Even when he wasn’t chairing a committee, Tony participated in many Lodge

activities. He worked at Harborfest and the picnic; marched in both Memorial

and Columbus Day parades and was responsible for dinner dance journal ads.

Both prior to and raising a family, Nancy continued to be an active Lodge

member. She served on the Heritage and Culture Committee in its early days,

participated in the Una Storia Segreta – Internment During World War II Pro-

gram at the Port Washington Public Library, modeled in fashion shows,

worked at the Grande Festa Italiana, and co-chaired both the adults’ and chil-

dren’s Christmas parties. Nancy served as a member of the Scholarship Com-

mittee before becoming its chairperson. She is also a member of the newly

formed Family Events Committee.

Both prior to and raising a family, Nancy continued to be an active Lodge member. She served on the Heritage and Culture

Committee in its early days, participated in the Una Storia Segreta – Internment During World War II Program at the Port

Washington Public Library, modeled in fashion shows, worked at the Grande Festa Italiana, and co-chaired both the adults’ and

children’s Christmas parties. Nancy served as a member of the Scholarship Committee before becoming its chairperson. She is

also a member of the newly formed Family Events Committee.

In addition to being an active member of the Lodge, Tony was very active in the Port Washington community. He was baseball

coach for several years, sat on the Board of Directors for Port Youth Activities (PYA), and served as Sanitation Commissioner

for Port Washington.

Currently, Tony is the Manager of Westchester Joint Waterworks and is active in several engineer’s organizations. He recently

was honored as an Outstanding Engineer in Government by the Westchester Chapter of the New York Society of Professional

Engineers. In April, he was again honored by the Society at a reception held at the Waldorf Astoria.

Besides family and Lodge activities, Nancy was also actively involved in the Port Washington community. She served on the

Board of the Parent Resource Center and was its co-president from 1997-1999. Nancy was a member of the Sousa Compact

Committee and Recording Secretary of Weber Home School Association (HSA).

Nancy has taught for more than 25 years. She is currently teaching 9th and 10th grade English in Manhasset High School. In

addition to being an active member of the Manhasset Educators’ Association, Nancy is a member of several educational organi-

zations. In 2006, she was elected as a New York State Teacher of Excellence by the New York State Council of English Teach-

ers.

Both Tony and Nancy are proud of the way in which they have blended all of their cultures while maintaining pride in their

roots. They have worked hard to instill this pride in Johnny and Chris.

Viva San Giuseppe!

By Leo Cimini

Italians celebrate Fathers’ Day on March 19th, the feast day of St. Joseph. Following an ancient Sicilian custom, Italian parishes across

the country construct tiered altars dedicated to St. Joseph. The altars are covered with elaborate displays containing flowers, candles,

and a variety of Italian delicacies.

The tradition began in the Middle Ages in Sicily during a severe draught. The famished people prayed for St. Joseph’s divine interven-

tion to bring rain. In return for an end to the draught, they promised to prepare a large feast. The rain did come and altars were con-

structed, adorned with a variety of food that was prepared from the harvest. The altars were displayed in the town square where the poor

were invited to eat.

The John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 has continued the tradition of honoring St. Joseph by replicating an altar year after year. This

year’s event took place on Saturday, March 16th after the 5:00PM mass at St. Peter of Alcantara Church and Our Lady of Fatima Church

in Port Washington. Officers and members of our Lodge attended mass and were on hand to distribute bread to parishioners as they exit-

ed the church. Money was also collected and given to the church Outreach Programs.

Our Lady of Fatima

Maria Carpinelli and Anthony Carpinelli

St. Peter of Alcantara Church

(l-r front row: Leo Cimini, Joe Ciotoli, Laura Cimini; second row: Joy Cosenza

Betty Cava, Nancy Conetta, Tony Conetta; third row: Jane Brooks, Marianne

Principe O’Neil; back row: Tom Amato, John O’Neil; not shown but present:

Marianne Bortone Prince and Josephine Palawsky

Notable Achievement of State and Lodge Scholarship

Awards Recipient

Ensign Michael R. Ragusa

(Editor’s note: Several years

ago, Michael R. Ragusa was the

recipient of both a NY State

Grand Lodge Foundation Dis-

trict 2 Scholarship Award and a

John Michael Marino Lodge

#1389 Foundation Scholarship

Award. Michael went on to

greater heights and we congrat-

ulate him for the following note-

worthy achievement)

Ensign Michael R. Ragusa grad-

uated from the US Navy Offic-

ers Candidate School in New-

port, RI. Michael graduated at

the top of his class, receiving

the Honor Graduate Award in

recognition of superior academic achievement. Ensign Ragusa also

received the Class US Marine Corp Physical Fitness Award.

Subsequent to his graduation, Ensign Ragusa reported aboard the USS

Monterey (CG 61) and was assigned ship’s Intelligence/

Communications Officer.

Ensign Michael R. Ragusa is the son of Michael F. Ragusa (Schreiber

HS Class of ’75) and wife Leslie of Sea Cliff, NY. He is the grandson

of John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 members Michael and Santa

Ragusa.

Happiness After Stem Donation

Port Washington News, March 2013

Port Washington resident Wendy Herrick-Whitely, daughter of John

Michael Marino Lodge members Tom and Barbara Faticone had no

idea when she answered her phone last November that she would

potentially save the life of a 10-year-old leukemia patient, halfway

around the world.

Several years ago, Wendy participated in a bone-marrow drive spon-

sored by Port Washington-based nonprofit, the Lauri Straus Leuke-

mia Foundation (LSLF). A quick mouth swab helped determine

Wendy’s type and her name was added to the National Bone Marrow

Registry.

“Like most people, I have had friends and loved one who have been

diagnosed with cancer and always felt powerless to help in a mean-

ingful way,” Wendy said. “When I attended the marrow drive and

added my name to the list of marrow donors, I was happy to do it. It

seemed like such a longshot that I would ever be called. And then

the call came that I was a match. I was assigned a coordinator who

helped me with all the logistics. They handled just about everything,

from making sure I had a ride to the city to covering my expenses for

gas and parking. They answered my questions and were incredibly

responsive. I admit that I was a bit nervous because I did not know

what to expect. They could not have been more helpful and consid-

erate.”

“Throughout the process, I kept thinking about this child’s mother,”

Wendy said. “As a mother, the most important thing in the world to

me is the health of my son, Joey. Imagine a mother receiving the

devastating news that their child has leukemia. Now imagine that

somewhere in the world a stranger can donate the healthy stem cells

that will help the child fight the disease.”

In early February, Wendy received word that the young patient be-

gan producing healthy cells on his own and will soon be released

from the hospital.

Evelyn Strauss, Executive Director of the Lauri Strauss Leukemia

Foundation, shares how proud she is of Wendy. “Sadly, there are

donors who get matched with a cancer patient and for whatever rea-

son, back out of the program. Wendy stayed all the way through.

She never lost sight of what was important,” she said.

To learn more about the program, please visit the Lauri Strauss Leu-

kemia Foundation’s website, LSLF.org.

US Navy Officers Candidate School Newport, RI.

USS Monterey (CG 61)

JOHN MICHAEL MARINO LODGE #1389

INSTALLATION OF

NEW OFFICERS

MARCH 22, 2013

Membership Corner

by Marianne Bortone Prince

Since the publication of our last edition of Le Notizie, the John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 realized eleven new members in the last quarter

of 2012 and an additional two new members in January of 2013. Our current membership now stands at 288.

We welcome our new members and consider ourselves extremely fortunate that they elected to be part of our sterling fraternal organization.

If you were unable to attend recent General Meetings to witness the initiation of our new members, I would like to take this opportunity to

introduce them to you.

Cora Ariza of Port Washington – sponsored by Barbara Faticone

Rebecca Bent of Manhasset – sponsored by Antonietta Ardovini

Thomas Cavallaro of Port Washington – sponsored by John Maura

Antonina DeJana of Port Washington – sponsored by Barbara Faticone

Rochelle Micillo Dowling of Garden City – sponsored by Rita Eredics

Janice Cina Eubank of Little Neck – sponsored by Marianne Bortone Prince

David Franklin of Port Washington – sponsored by Petrina Lombardo

Maura Giovagnoli of Port Washington – sponsored by Giuseppe Ciotoli

Filippo Giovagnoli of Port Washington – sponsored by Giuseppe Ciotoli

Thomas Giovenco of Port Washington – sponsored by Marianne Bortone Prince

Stephen Labate of Deer Park – sponsored by Petrina Lombardo

Gionatan Spagnoletti of Roslyn – sponsored by Marianne Bortone Prince

Michelle Spagnoletti of Roslyn – sponsored by Marianne Bortone Prince

November 2012 Initiations

l-r Filippo Giovagnoli, Maura Giovagnoli, Cora Ariza, Thomas Ca-

vallaro, President Eric Papplardi, David Franklin, Michelle

Spagnoletti, Gionatan Spagnoletti, Janice Cina Eubank, and NY State

Deputy Kathy Grande

December 2012 Initiations

l-r National Trustee Marianne Principe O’Neil, Thomas Giovenco,

NY State Deputy Kathy Grande, President Eric Papplardi, Rochelle

Micillo Dowling, Rebecca Bent, NY State

Treasurer Lou Biundo

January 2013 Initiations

l-r National Trustee Marianne Principe O’Neil, Antonina DeJana,

President Eric Papplardi, Stephen Labate, NY State Deputy Kathy

Grande

Grand Lodge of New York Calendar Lottery Winners

4th Qtr. 2012

Flora Gionvanni Heapps $50

Jackie Maura $25

Angela McGrade $25

January –February 2013

Daryl Zimbardi $100

Nancy Conetta $25

John Michael Marino Lodge $25

Marianne Bortone Prince $25

Milestone Membership Anniversaries

4th Qtr. 2012

40 Years

Joseph Marro

30 Years

Marianna Cerroni

Josephine Klem

Gennaro Melle

1st Qtr. 2013

40 Years

Edward Innella

30 Years

Carmine Bicchetti

David Brackett

Domenico Derasmo

Garibaldi - Meucci Museum “Recognition Walkway”

You can leave a lasting impression and purchase a brick in the Garibaldi- Meucci Museum Recognition Walkway, an inspiring sidewalk on

the beautifully landscaped lawn in front of the historic Garibaldi-Meucci Museum located in Staten Island.

The walkway will be paved with the commemorative bricks that you donate. You can personalize your brick to contain your name, special

dates, or a brief message. Your brick can honor a family member, a friend, or yourself. It will serve as a permanent memory of someone, or

something, special to you.

Please sponsor a piece of the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum Recognition Walkway and leave a legacy that future visitors will come to see, while

at the same time showing your support of Italian-American culture. It's a gift and a memorial that will last many lifetimes.

Visit the museum’s website at www.garibaldimeuccimuseum.org for a walkway brochure and order form (click menu item Recognition

Walkway) or call 718 442-1608.

Gift of Sight Cell Phone Drive

The Gift of Sight has joined with the PaceButler Corporation for a fund raising opportunity. The corporation has been in business since

1987 and currently partners with over 3,000 organizations, including schools, churches, women’s shelters, Lions, Rotary, and Kiwanis

Clubs, with effective cell phone drives that support charitable giving for these organizations.

Members of our lodge can bring unwanted cell phones to our meetings and the phones will be brought to the District President’s meetings

for shipment to PaceButler. Once received, PaceButler will sort, audit, and test every cell phone. For those deemed of value, PaceButler

will mail a check to our organization OSIA Gift of Sight within four business days. The amount of the check will be based on current cell

phone prices posted on Pace Butler’s website. They are currently paying up to $100.00 for each cell phone that is considered of value.

Antonio Meucci

Circa 1881

Guiseppe Garabaldi

Circa 1848

ITALIAN AMERICAN INFLUENCES IN WASHINGTON, DC

source: The National Italian American Foundation

Most Americans know that the District of Columbia is named after Christopher Columbus, but few realize how great a role other

Italians and their descendants have had in building the city and its monuments. Italians helped create Washington's classic architec-

ture and impressive monuments, and many of the city's schools, churches, and federal buildings.

THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL -- Neapolitan immigrant Attilio Piccirilli and his five brothers carved the statue of Lincoln, which they

began in 1911 and completed in 1922. It is 19 feet high and made of 28 blocks of marble, carefully fitted together. The gifted

sculptors, working out of their studio/living complex in the Bronx, also carved the famous lions on the steps of the New York Pub-

lic Library, and the facade of the Brooklyn Museum among many other works in New York and across America. See Attilio Picci-

rilli's biography by Joseph V. Lombardo, published in 1944.

THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL -- Using techniques handed down by stone carvers

since the Middle Ages, Italian artisans created the gargoyles and statues that

decorate the facade of Washington's most famous place of worship.

THE CAPITOL BUILDING -- A

concrete symbol of American de-

mocracy, the Capitol bears the im-

print of Italian talent. Between 1855

and 1870, the Italian artist, Constan-

tino Brumidi decorated its interior dome, corridors, and the President's Room where

Lincoln signed the Emancipation

Proclamation.

UNION STATION -- Italian construction workers helped build Washington's train station,

which was begun in 1905 and completed in 1908, considered one of the most

beautiful train stations in the United States. The six statues that decorate the sta-

tion's facade were sculpted by Andrew E. Bernasconi between 1909 and 1911.

METRO -- Washington is justi-

fiably proud of its quiet, modern

subway system, but few of the

thousands of commuters who

ride it daily know that more than

60 percent of Metro's 764 sub-

way cars are made in Italy. The

DC Transit Authority purchased

466 cars from Breda Costruzioni

Ferroviarie in Pistoia at a cost of

about $1.3 million each.

Butternut Squash Risotto

(serves 6)

Ingredients:

3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth1 cup pureed butter-

nut squash2 tbsp. Smart Balance® Blended Butter Sticks

1 tbsp. minced fresh sage1 cup Arborio rice1/4 cup

dry white wine3 tbsp. fresh grated parmesan cheesesalt

and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat bring the broth

and squash puree to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and main-

tain over low heat.

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon

of the butter. Add the rice and stir until the grains are well

coated and are nearly translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in

the sage, add the wine and stir until it is absorbed.

Add the broth mixture a ladleful at a time, stirring frequent-

ly after each addition. Wait until the broth is almost com-

pletely absorbed before adding more.

When the rice is tender but slightly firm in the center and

looks creamy (after about 30 minutes), stir in the remaining

tablespoon of butter, the cheese, salt and pepper. Add more

broth if needed so the rice is thick and creamy. Let stand

for 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

In Vino Veritas

By

Tom Amato

A Chianti wine [ˈkjanti] is any wine produced in the

Chianti region in central Tuscany. It was historically

associated with a squat bottle enclosed in a straw bas-

ket, called a fiasco ("flask"; pl. fiaschi); however, the

fiasco is only used by a few makers of the wine now;

most Chianti is now bottled in more standard shaped

wine bottles. Baron Bettino Ricasoli (later Prime Min-

ister of the Kingdom of Italy) created the Chianti reci-

pe of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, and 15%

Malvasia bianca in the middle of the nineteenth

century.

During the 1970s, producers started to reduce the

quantity of white grapes in Chianti. In 1995 it became

legal to produce a Chianti with 100% Sangiovese. For

a wine to retain the name of Chianti, it must be pro-

duced with at least 80% Sangiovese grapes. Aged

Chianti (38 months instead of 4-7) may be labeled as

Riserva. Chianti that meets more stringent require-

ments (lower yield, higher alcohol content, and dry

extract) may be labelled as Chianti Superiore, although

Chianti from the "Classico" sub-area is not allowed in

any event to be labelled as "Superiore".

Ten Super Foods for Heart Health from Smart Balance Health Tips

While many factors affect heart disease, the FDA recommends eating foods that are high in fiber and low in fat, sodium, and

cholesterol to reduce the risk of this disease. Make these 10 foods a regular part of your diet to keep your ticker happily tick-

ing:

1. Almonds. These nuts have heart-healthy nutrients and unsaturated fatty acids. Studies show that almonds may help improve

the lining of the arteries and maintain cholesterol levels already within normal limits. Stick to a small handful, though. Al-

monds are calorie-dense and can lead to weight gain if you overdo it. If almonds aren’t your thing, you can get similar benefits

from Smart Balance® Rich Roast Peanut Butters, which contain excellent levels of ALA Omega-3.

2. Avocado. This fruit has plenty of healthy fats. Avocados have monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, vitamin E, fiber

and folic acid, and avocados contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and nutrients to the diet. Avocados are high in calories,

though, so keep an eye on your portions here as well.

3. Blueberries. Blueberries have an abundance of plant chemicals called anthocyanin that can help maintain a healthy heart.

Blueberries are a good source of fiber and rank as one of the best sources of antioxidants.

4. Broccoli. This cruciferous veggie helps support a healthy cardiovascular system. Rich in vitamins C and K, broccoli is also

one of the green vegetables that also help maintain a healthy immune system.

5. Cantaloupe. Cantaloupe is a good source of potassium, which helps regulate the body’s hydration level and is essential to

proper functioning of the cells and organs. What’s more, potassium plays an important role in regulating blood pressure al-

ready within normal limits.

6. Carrots. Known as a great source of beta-carotene, carrots are also a source of fiber. Raw carrots have Potassium, Vitamin

K, Manganese and Vitamin C, giving the body a healthy dose of nutrition.

7. Ground flaxseed. Freshly ground flaxseed is a wonderful plant source of ALA Omega-3 fatty acids, healthy fats that can

only be obtained from food, as the body cannot produce them on its own. Omega-3 fatty acids work to support normal blood

clotting, and they help build cell membranes in the brain. Many Smart Balance® products contain ALA Omega-3, including

our buttery spreads, cooking oils, peanut butters and mayo.

8. Oatmeal. A bowl of oatmeal goes a long way in helping maintain cholesterol levels already within normal limits, which in

turn helps support a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. A neutral base, oats can be healthied-up even more by tossing in

fruit or nuts.

9. Brown rice. When brown rice is stripped and polished to produce “white rice,” many of its nutrients are stripped away in

the process. Brown rice is only missing its outermost layer and is a more nutritious option than white rice. High in manganese,

brown rice provides cell protection, and the bran oil in the grain works to maintain cholesterol and blood pressure levels al-

ready within normal limits.

10. Salmon. This cold-water fish is one of the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acids around, those wonder fats that help main-

tain blood pressure levels already within normal limits. Eat at least two servings a week and you’re covered. If you can, opt for

wild salmon over farmed, as they typically have fewer contaminants, including PCBs.

The Hospitality Committee

Needs Volunteers

At our Monthly Meetings for Set-up, Clean-up,

and Home Made Desserts

Please Contact Nancy Conetta

2013 Membership Dues Reminder It is membership dues time and we very much appreciate your prompt response. Payment of the dues should be sent to the following

address:

Angela McGrade, Financial Secretary, OSIA John Michael Marino Lodge #1389

Post Office Box 403

Port Washington, New York 11050

Dues

Regular Membership - $60.00

Per Capita - $34.00*

*Those members having completed ten years of OSIA membership as of 12/31/12, in addition to having reached their 70th birthday as of

12/31/12, pay a per capita rate of $34.00 in place of the $60.00 Regular Membership Dues.

Membership Cards will be updated at General Meetings once your payment has been received.

"It is not simply what a person feels or what a person says that determines the character of a person. It is what a person does." Anonymous

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OSIA John Michael Marino Lodge #1389

PO Box 403

Port Washington, NY 11050-0104

Effective date of change:___________________

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In Loving Memory of Nettie Innella

Dynamic Lodge Member

and

Inspirational Mentor

Who Will Forever Remain in

Our Hearts

Allison Prudente

“Gourmet Your Way” Personal Chef

Service 516-674-2433

Louis Biundo

Licensed Funeral Director

Home Appointments

Pre-Need Arrangements

Service Available in

All Communities

516-671-4877

R & Company Salon * Day Spa

1532 Northern Blvd Manhasset

516-365-9030

Diane’s Place

Hair Salon

191 Main Street

516-767-3834

Closed Monday

S.F. Falconer

Florist

8 Maryland Ave

Port Washington

516-767-0866

JOBCO

We Build

Communities

Health Facilities

RetroFit

Great Neck, NY

SJA

The Snedeker Jenkens

Insurance Agency Nancy R. Lotito

516-627-0001

Brian D. Calenda

Arch Aluminum & Glass

Sales

516-325-8290

bcalenda@archaluminum.net

Arena

Sports & Graphics

52 Main Street

Port Washington

516-767-5106

Chris & Steve Avasis

The Innella Family

Wishes

Continued Success to

John Michael Marino Lodge

#1389 Newsletter

Le Notizie

Maura Brothers

Landscape Contractors

137 Haven Ave.

516-767-2134

Ronnie & John

Zimbardi Financial Group

Estate Tax &

Retirement Planning

Salvatore Zimbardi

Certified Financial Planner

516-767-2600

MB Carting

Residential & Commercial

5-30 Yd. Containers

137 Haven Ave

516-944-2727

CONGRATULATIONS

To Our New President

Anthony Conetta

THE

MANGIA BOYS

Tony DiStefano Landscaping Corp.

Nursery and Garden Center

1056 Northern Blvd, Roslyn

516-767-3524

“Serving the North Shore Since 1952”

John Michael Marino Lodge #1389

Post Office Box 403

Port Washington, NY 11050

To:

www.marinolodge.org

CONGRATULATIONS

TONY AND NANCY CONETTA

FROM YOUR

BROTHERS AND SISTERS

OF THE

JOHN MICHAEL MARINO LODGE #1389

LIBERTY, EQUALITY, FRATERNITY