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L’occasione del suo giubileo, avvenuto, come si è detto, Alla fine del pranzo Suor Liliana ha ringraziato ed ha
Laura D’Amelio il 26 novembre scorso, festa di Cristo Re, è stata onorata distribuito a tutti un’immagine ricordo e un’effigie della
con una messa alla chiesa di Sant’Antonio. Hanno fondatrice dell’Ordine su una piccola ma graziosa
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Marcello Brodeur, il Padre Provinciale dei Servi di Maria P. ricordo di questo avvenimento, come anche noi che vi
Oliviana Mingarelli Gaetan Proulx e tutti i padri di Sant’Antonio. Erano presenti abbiamo partecipato. Le auguriamo ancora tanti anni
Suor Rosanna Lalli, Assistente Delegata della Madre operosi nella vigna del Signore.
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Community / Communità
The honourees
The 2000 Canadian
Dominic D’Alessandro. Born in
Molise, Italy, Dominic has been President and
Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Financial as
well as the Laurentian Bank of Canada.
Through his work he has supported the
Italian National Awards community through sponsorships and
donations and has been on the boards of
various campaigns. He has been recognized
through numerous awards and honourary
doctorates from various Canadian universities.
by LAURA D’AMELIO Even the prime minister tried his ion show and conversations of politics,
Alfredo De Gasperis. After arriving
Maybe it was the backdrop of Na- hand at a little Italian, “Tanti Auguri” there is a realization that Italians have
tive artwork, or the grand hall it took he attempted to pronounce with a lit- been a strong force in the advancement from Sora, Italy, Alfredo and his brothers
place in, but the first annual Canadian tle less than precision, but the effort of the social, cultural and, as many suc- began a company with little more than a
Italian National Awards was a sight to was appreciated. cessful businessmen would point out, shovel and a wheelbarrow. Now Con-Drain
behold. Held at the Canadian Museum Each winner was given a proper in- economic aspects of Canadian life. Company Limited is the largest sewer and
of Civilization in Hull, Quebec, the troduction and presented with a gold So on that night, a tribute was paid water main construction company in Ontario,
event was a celebration that spared no medal mounted on a red plaque, to those exceptional members of the employing more than 1,000 people.
expense. framed for finishing. When the win- Italian community across Canada
The Honourable Justice Frank
Beyond the grandeur of it all, the ners themselves were given a who set an example for
Iacobucci. A Justice of the Supreme Court
recognition of the efforts of Canadian- chance to speak they described the rest.
of Canada, this Vancouver native is the first
Italians (or Italian-Canadians, if you a view of Canada that was
Canadian of Italian ancestry to be appointed
prefer), was the focus. Hosted by Villa laden with warmth
to the Court. At the University of Toronto he
Marconi, this was the first year for the and affection.
worked as Professor, Dean, Vice President and
awards and over 500 attended the fes- Beyond
Provost and worked his way up through the
tivities. The ceremony honoured eight the virtual
prominent Canadian-Italians, ranging fash- legal system while donating much of his time
from opera singers to businessmen, to legal, academic, historical and cultural
community leaders and award win- associations.
ners. Enrico Mancinelli. Born in Corbellino,
Prime Minister Chrétien was in at- Italy, and settling in Hamilton, Ontario, he
tendance, along with Sheila Copps and
joined the Labourers’ International Union of
other prestigious guests, but the me-
North America (LIUNA) and quickly rose
dia’s flashing lights and the audience’s
through the ranks. Currently Director and Vice
applause sought only one thing: the cel-
President of LIUNA, he has also founded the
ebration of Italians in Canada. Of the
New Canadian Club, was instrumental in the
various political and community lead-
creation of a non-profit organization to build
ers that spoke to the audience, many
affordable housing for seniors, low-income
commemorated the accomplishments
of the Italian community in Canada as earners and handicapped individuals, and has
a whole and recognized their substan- being active in the Italian community and the
tial place in Canadian history. Villa Marconi hosted the first-ever Canadian National Congress of Italian-Canadians.
Italian National Awards at the Museum of Civilization. Arthur V. Mauro. Currently Chancellor
of the University of Manitoba, Arthur has
practiced law and been Chairman and Chief
Millennium 2000 winner
Executive Officer of Investors Group and
Chairman of the Royal Commission on
Northern Transportation. His civic activities
have included being involved in the arts,
charities, economic development
by COLIN DONELLE
Nello Bortolotti is more than deserv- organizations, universities and sports
ing of the praise attributed to him by organizations, all of which have earned him
Nepean Councilor Lee Farnworth. He much recognition.
was honoured at the final installment Maria Pellegrini. Born in Pescara, Italy,
of the Millennium 2000 medals on No-
Maria has become an international Opera star
vember 24.
beginning with her debut with the Canadian
Bortolotti has long been a promoter
Opera Company. Performing around the
of the Italian community, acting to sup-
world, Maria has been crowned “Primo
port its culture in a variety of fields. “He
is or has been on almost every Italian Soprano” and has received many awards
group or association in the area,” honouring her talents.
Farnworth said. Emanuele (Lino) Saputo. Born in
Among numerous other positions, Palermo, Italy, Lino’s parents were master
Bortolotti has served on the board of
cheesemakers who, once in Canada, founded a
the National Congress of Italian Cana-
company whose initial production was 10
dians, the Italian Week Organizing
kilograms of mozzarella a day. Today through
Committee, and the Italian-Canadian
growth and appropriation of other companies,
Community Centre Association. He
was also national president of the Or- Saputo sales are approaching the $2 billion
der of Italo-Canadians and one of the mark.
founding members of Villa Marconi, a Anna Marina Terrana. As the first
long-term care centre for seniors. western Canadian of Italian origin to be
“I’ve only tried to make this a bet-
elected to the House of Commons, Anna served
ter place for everyone to live,” he ex- Nello Bortollotti receives his Mellennium 2000 medal her riding from 1993 to 1997. Born in Torino,
plained. He was surprised and hon-
from Nepean mayor Mary Pitt and councillor Lee Farnworth. Italy and a member of the Liberal Party, Anna
oured by the award, and is hopeful that
has been recognized both in Canada and Italy
there will be more occasions to hon- The Millennium 2000 medals were have volunteered within the community.
our the others that have given their given out in various installments through- Twenty others were honoured along with for her contributions to the Italian community
time as well. out the year to pay respect to those that Bortolotti at the last ceremony. and outside it.
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Opinions / Opinione
I posti poco conosciuti
La Fontana delle Tartarughe
di Zeljka Gaspar
A
Roma, nel centro della bellissima far rivivere in ogni momento della mia vita di contemplare le taglienti e nere ombre la sua vendetta. Indita una grande festa
Piazza Mattei che una volta era il sono le sorgenti del Tevere dove “nasce il delle gigantesche statue di marmo del nel suo palazzo, invitò il severo genitore
cuore dell’ex Ghetto Ebraico, si fiume sacro per i destini di Roma”, l’antica quartiere fascista. a partecipare intrattenendolo con
trova la Fontana delle Tartarughe. Nelle Via Appia e la suggestiva chiesetta del La più bella per me, invece, è stata la estrema cortesia fino alle prime luci
vicinanze del Teatro di Marcello e “Domine quo vadis” su di essa; il Carcere visita a Piazza Mattei nel cui centro sta la dell’alba, allorché il giovane Mattei
dell’ultimo dei cinque palazzi costruiti Mamertino nelle quali profondità venivano meravigliosa Fontana delle Tartarughe. Sì, condusse il caparbio ospite ad una
per la famiglia Mattei questa mirabile gettati i prigionieri condannati a morte che caro lettore, ho visto anche le altre fontane finestra del palazzo che dà sulla piazza,
fontana era il più bel pezzo d’arte che poi venivano decapitati o strangolati; i di Roma, ma nemmeno una di esse ha per fargli ravvivare lo spirito con la
ho visto a Roma. fragranti prati verdi della Villa di Adriano; i toccato la mia anima allo stesso modo di fresca aria mattutina. Grande fu lo
E ho visto molto, ma veramente Musei Vaticani e la statua di Traiano, con quella di Piazza Mattei. stupore dell’ospite nel vedere al centro
molto quando come studentessa la quale abbiamo speso 3 buone ore Il cammino tra le tipiche strade della piazza una fontana che non ci era
dell’Università di Zagabria sei anni fa ero analizzando ogni piccolo dettaglio romane che precedeva la visita di quel la sera precedente, la Fontana delle
in visita alla città ‘eterna’ con una sull’armatura dell’imperatore. Ricordo gioiello d’arte mi ha fatto ricordare Orvieto Tartarughe. Alle esclamazioni di
cinquantina di altri studenti. Siamo anche gli occhi della Sibilla Delfica nella e la meravigliosa cattedrale che appare meraviglia di costui, il giovane, fiero e
arrivati in una mattina che nasceva con Cappella Sistina, le catacombe cristiane all’improviso di fronte agli occhi di uno soddisfatto della reazione suscitata, gli
la voglia di assaporare il più possibile i dell’antica Roma, la “Bocca della Verità” che, dopo di aver attraversato un po’ di fece notare di cosa fosse capace un
secoli di storia ritornando a casa dieci che ha spaventato la piccola principessa ombrosa strada che porta alla cattedrale, Mattei nel breve svolgere di una notte,
giorni dopo con la sensazione che prova (Audrey Hepbern) nel film “Vacanze aspettava tutto ma non quella lava di luce senza possedere una grande fortuna. Il
il pescatore tornando a casa con la romane” e Piazza di Spagna che in questo celeste che gli stava di fronte. A differenza giovanne aggiunse che nessuno
sacca piena. Eravamo come scatole periodo raggiungeva il momento di del Duomo di Orvieto, che sembra opera avrebbe più ammirato la fontana da
cariche di gioielli. Siccome il nostro era colorazione floreale e nella quale di mani divine, la Fontana delle Tartarughe quella finestra e la fece murare.
un viaggio di ricerca avevamo il mangiavamo i panini bianchi con mozza- sembra un semplice lavoro d’arte umana. Non so ancora esattamente che
privilegio di visitare i posti che agli altri rella e pomodori immaginando che prop- La straordinaria fontana fu realizzata tra cos’era che mi ha fatto inammorare di
turisti non erano permessi. Per non rio quel tipo di panini era adatto 1581-1584 dall’architetto e scultore questa fontana. Forse è stata quella
perdere tempo pranzavamo nelle all’atmosfera bohemien di quel nucleo fiorentino Taddeo Landini su disegno di storiellina soffusa dal tono di leggenda
vicinanze dei numerosi monumenti di artistico. Poi, ho nella memoria il Colosseo, Giacomo della Porta, un discepolo e che ci è stata raccontata quel
Roma ascoltando le storie legate ad simbolo della città ‘eterna’, di fronte al seguace di Michelangelo. Le tartarughe, pomeriggio; forse il profumo delle
essi. Così, un giorno, mentre quale alcuni ragazzi ci hanno rubato invece, furono modellate da Gianlorenzo strade appena bagnate e la brillantezza
mangiavamo di fronte alla Fontana dei alcune machine fotografiche dopo aver Bernini un secolo dopo. delle gocciole di pioggia passata che
Draghi della Villa d’Este, sentivamo le preso le foto di noi con le stesse. Esiste una leggenda legata a questa cadevano dalle tartarughe in forma di
storie delle alterne vicende del Ricordo bene anche le nostre visite fontana che dice così: perle; forse la melodia di Rapsody in
Cardinale Ippolito d’Este che ha iniziato notturne. Quasi ogni notte andavamo in si narra che uno dei giovanni figli della blue di Gershwin che fu sonata su un
il sontuoso edificio. Un altro giorno, un posto ‘speciale’ la cui atmosfera si famiglia Mattei portò alla costruzione di pianoforte e che veniva da uno degli
discutevamo del secondo frontone poteva vivere soltanto nel cuore della notte. questo squisito capolavoro. Del rifiuto del antichi palazzi che facevano corona alla
triangolare del Pantheon che si poteva Non dimenticherò mai la faccia stupita del padre di una graziosa fanciulla, di dare la preziosa fontana; forse il fatto che non
vedere solamente da quella stradina nostro ‘povero’ autista che si doveva mano della figlia a questo giovane ci erano i turisti… Forse tutto questo
stretta stretta sulla quale eravamo svegliare alle 2.30 del mattino per portarci rampollo dei Mattei, con il pretesto che insieme. Ma, alla fin fine, “non è bello
seduti. nel quartiere rosso perchè “senza vederlo quello era si nobile, ma squattrinato. Il ciò che è bello ma è bello ciò che
Tra le meraviglie di Roma che posso uno non può dire che è stato a Roma!” o giovane, di ombroso carattere, mise in atto piace”.
Forza Italia...Pius!!
envahi l’air après la partie. Roberto Ferrante, le joueur
qui a compté le seul but pour Pius, dit: “Je crois que
nous avons dominé la partie—c’était une partie
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Community / Communità
Refurbished conference room
honours St. Pat’s High
by LAURA D’AMELIO
St. Patrick’s High School celebrated the opening of
a conference room dedicated to the history of the
school with a gathering of alumni and current staff on
November 27.
Current vice principal Peter Atkinson explained the
room. “It goes in chronological order,” he said. “First
the original campus, then the war dead, through the
60s and 70s and today’s new campus with pictures from
the last yearbook.” Truly, the room is a time machine
for the school.
Pictures and sketches of St. Pat’s original campus,
now Immaculata High, are flanked by paintings of past
students and of trees and books. The colour themes
change as the walls transform into memorials for those
lost in the war and soon after, rows of graduate’s pho-
tos hang proudly. The final wall of the room is in bright
colours and depicts the school’s current campus and
atmosphere. The chronicle of the transformation of this
institution has served both the community and school
well and functions as a remembrance of those who
have gone before.
Guests brought memorabilia of this long-standing
school including old yearbooks, sheet music of the origi-
nal school song and copies of the Shillelagh, the school’s
first newspaper. Also, there were papers and books Above: Past winners of the Silvio Tiezzi Memorial Trophy.
from the last reunion. Below: Rina Filoso, Joe Mullaly, Angelo Filoso and Italo Tiezzi.
Joe Mullally, principal, noted that the room was
painted by students under the direction of teachers with
the intention to capture the history of St. Pat’s as a daily
reminder to the school. “This school has a long and
rich history. The people in attendance today are famil-
iar with the tradition and legacy of St. Pats to the com-
munity,” he said.
Guests included alumni, past winners of the Silvio
Tiezzi Memorial Trophy, school staff and local officials.
Guests mingled and chatted about memories, the com-
munity, traditions and politics. There was a sense of
familiarity and brotherhood about the event, an atmos-
phere that can only be created with the recognition of
a long and varied past.
The room also holds the Silvio Tiezzi Memorial Tro-
phy which was given to a deserving senior student each
year. On behalf of the Eastern Ontario Italian Canadian
Charitable Foundation, Angelo Filoso and Italo Tiezzi
presented Mullally with a cheque of $500 in support of
St. Pats and maintaining the award. St. Pats staff and
former winners were delighted by the generosity of the
group.
PHOTOS: LAURA D’AMELIO
Memories / Ricordi
Natale di un vecchio emigrato
di GIOSAFAT MINGARELLI alterato in un certo modo la fisionomia che progresso ha raggiunto ogni angolo d’Italia preparati la sera della vigilia da mia
(1910-1999) conosco e che mi è cara; che sono state e vi ha portato un certo benessere. E’ logico madre. Un odore che riempiva tutta la
A 360 m. sul livello del mare, venendo costruite altre case con bagni e termosifoni quindi che tutto sia diverso dopo tanti casa, che penetrava nelle narici come
da Fabriano in autobus, Valtreara, una all’interno. Ma a me non interessano. Io mi anni. Gli alberi di Natale non esistevano. A il più delicato dei profumi. La mattinata
delle tante frazioncine del comune di sono sempre portato nel cuore me come a tanti altri fanciulli della mia età si passava dalla messa ad un’abitazione
Genga nell’anconitano ammantata di quell’immagine vecchia: i camini di mattoni bastavano i piccoli presepi che costruivamo all’altra tra strette di mano ed auguri.
neve con le sue case di pietra bianca e o di cemento dai quali uscivano un fumo con le nostre mani, modellando il cartone, Dopo pranzo ci si raccoglieva intorno
rosa ha l’aspetto di un grande presepe azzurrognolo, i focolari nei quali si facevano disponendo il muschio raccolto nei campi, al tavolo di qualche amico a giocare a
che il più geniale degli ingegneri avesse bruciare grossi ceppi di quercia che la ghiaia, un pezzo di vetro che veniva tombola o si usciva sulla strada
mai progettato e costruito ai piedi della scoppiettavano allegramente. Così quando collocato su una superfice piana e che dava pigiandosi o abbandonandosi al
montagna. Anche d’estate a chi si voglio ricordare, mi basta soltanto l’impressione d’un pozzo. pettegolezzo dinanzi alle due osterie.
avventurasse lassai piedi del monte concentrarmi e rivedere ogni cosa, ogni Quante piccole cose si facevano allora. Qui si facevano esplodere le bombe di
Rovellone dava la stessa impressione. Ma persona nitidamente. Molti avranno dimenticato. Succede sempre carta.
d’inverno a Natale quando i tetti e le Per chi va via tutto rimane al suo posto; quando si resta in un posto e si assiste Rivedo ogni volto, ogni forma, ogni
strade erano coperte di neve, quando il nessuno muore, niente cambia. Valtreara ha progressivamente ad un cambiamento contorno. Risento ancora nelle
pullman arrancava faticosamente per sempre la forma di un presepio; a Natale c’è economico. Ma per chi va via non è così. orecchie e nel cuore quella parola che
raggiungere il largo dinanzi alla vecchia sempre la neve, nei focolari ardono ancora Egli si porta nel cuore, ogni particolare, ogni veniva ripetuta senza stancarsi,
torre, la suggestione era ancora i ceppi di quercia. E’ una parte di tempo e di ricordo, ogni volto, ogni suono, ogni voce. E’ ininterrottamente: AUGURI. AUGURI,
maggiore. Manco da tanti anni; un arco spazio che si è fermata indelebilmente in una massa unica che non si puo una parola breve che ho imparato a
lungo di tempo nel corso del quale sono me, che non scomparirà mai. Continuerò dimenticare, che resta sempre ferma come pronunciare in un’altra lingua. Ma tante
avvenute tante cose. Mi è stato detto che sempre a ricordare allo stesso modo. Il fissata con chiodi giganteschi e nello stesso volte mi chiedo dove siano finiti quei
l’urbanistica ha fatto il suo ingresso Natale laggiù, di quegli anni è certamente tempo invisibili. Mi svegliava l’odore delle volti, quel mondo che mi apparteneva,
anche lassù, che il piano regolatore ha diverso da quello che vi si celebra oggi. Il frappe, del castagnaccio ripieno d’uva passa che era soltanto mio.
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Christmas
L’Età d’Oro Christmas celebration
around the world
‘a splendid mixture of
by ANGELO FILOSO
On December 2, 2000 at the Marconi
diversity and union’
Centre in the Garibaldi Community Hall,
about 176 members of the community gath-
by COLIN DONELLE ered to celebrate l’Età d’Oro Christmas or-
It is the rich mosaic of Canadian ganized by the Chair of the l’Età d’Oro com-
culture that has long put us on the mittee Mr. Delio D’Angelo.
forefront of racial diversity. Within The special guests this year were the
Canada one finds the ability to inter- members of St. Anthony’s Church Choir
directed by Damaso Colasante and coordi-
act with others as well as retain that
nated by Silvia Ierullo. The 35 member choir
which makes them culturally unique.
performed magnificently echoing their
In honour of this diversity, Villa
music amongst participants of this memo-
Marconi hosted “Christmas Around
rable Christmas celebration.
The World” on December 10. The con-
It was a pleasure to see residents of Villa
cert was filled to capacity.
Marconi Long Term Care Centre sitting with
Host and organizer Kapsalis Costo
their family members and listening to Christ-
has been involved with the perform-
mas songs, such as, “tu scendi dalle stelle”.
ance for three years now. Spurred on These songs brought back memories of
by a love of music, his joy for the event sacrifices to these seniors who came to
Above: St. Anthony’s Church Choir.
is unabashed. Canada to grasp the opportunities available
Below: Mario Cesare and Giovanni Fallso.
“It leaves you with a sense of cel- here.
ebration and participation,” he ex- One of the guests who resides at Villa
plained. Marconi, Mrs. Anna Marcantonio, told me
Many of the 200 guests were of Christmas in 1943 when the Germans
occupied Pretoro, a small mountainous
drawn to the evening by the interna-
town in the Abruzzo Region of Italy. One of
tional flavour of the music. The con-
her friends and family of thirteen lived in a
cert featured performances by so-
“pagliaro” for two years in the mountain
prano Shawne Elizabeth, tenor
peaks of Pretoro to escape the Germans.
George Valettas, The Finnish Singers,
A “pagliaro” is a hole in the ground and the
Sandra Kelly on piano and Jeanne
roof covered with straw of approximately
Kelly on flute.
ten by fifteen feet. After she told me this
Some of the performance high-
memory she smiled and knew that the sac-
lights were Panis Angelicus, per- rifices she and her friends made to come
formed by Elizabeth and Valettas, to Canada was truly worth it.
Joulun Kellot (Christmas Bells), per- After the choir’s resounding perform-
formed by the Finnish Singers and the ance the group S & S Musical Effects led by
closing arrangement of Silent Night in Santino played music to which everyone
German, Italian, Greek, Finnish, could dance. This evening with friends and
French and English. family is so memorable that the feeling of
accomplishment in the smile of our sen-
Its success in reflecting the diver-
iors will live forever in our midst.
sity of our country through music was PHOTOS: ANGELO FILOSO
reflected in the sentiments of many
in the audience. A truly memorable afternoon
“It’s a reflection on the best part
of Canada: our multiculturalism,” ex-
plained Ozay Mehmet.
“It allows you to rejoice in the in-
by ANGELO FILOSO
dividual celebration of Christmas,”
About 150 people gathered in the afternoon to listen to
added George Flumian.
St. Anthony’s Church Choir, St. Anthony’s Children’s Choir
Costo reflected on both the ability and the L’Arcobaleno Choir on December 10 at St. Anthony's
to achieve such a success, as well as Church Community Hall
the need to expand to reflect more The program was full of Christmas songs and music. The
cultures within the community. young talent of our community made the audience open
“We are not just a multicultural their mouths in awe. People could not believe that such tal-
society, we are also a multidimen- ent exists in our community.
sional society,” Costo explained. After the program ended, the audience stood up and ap-
Guests of the evening enjoyed plauded for all the 60 performers. The encores were endless
and the memories of the past Christmases through the music
not only the music and dinner, but the
was truly a feeling to be felt and enjoyed. Father Dominic
union of friends. Mehmet mused on
Fiore gave a heartfelt congratulations to the performers and
the camaraderie of those around him,
wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year on
the feeling that even though we are
behalf of the Servite Fathers of St. Anthony's Church.
different we can still rejoice together.
The Chair of the Organizing Committee Ms. Rosemary
“There is more that reunites us
Perry is to be congratulated for her continuous work to make
than separates us,” he explained.
this Christmas Concert successful in Spiritual Harmony giv-
The evening was a splendid ing everyone a joyful and memorable afternoon.
mixture of diversity and union. It al-
lowed the audience to reflect on not
only what it means to have your own
cultural differences, but also on what
it means to be Canadian. Somewhere
within those songs resides that cho-
rus that we are fortunate to live in
such a wonderful culture and be sur-
rounded by such multiculturalism.
Perhaps Flumian said it best when
he explained, “Canada had given a lot
of people the chance to live here with-
out cutting out our heritage.” Left: Yolanda Bruno and Carmen Bruno play for the crowd.
Right: St. Anthony’s Children’s Choir. PHOTOS: LUCIANO PRADAL
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Interview / Intervista
Dr. Aurelio Siranni Dr. Siranni takes time to enjoy a
second passion, his plants.
An Italian Innovator
by Oliviana Mingarelli
L
ife is never easy and mostly full of hurdles and active man also participates in a
obstacles. However, Dr. Aurelio Siranni has tri sport well known to Italians: bocce.
umphed over all of these and has proved him- In fact he and his partner won the
self to be an extraordinary man. bocce championship four or five
Dr. Siranni moved to Canada from a little town in years ago. He told me that when he
southern Italy in 1925. One of Preston street’s first is not playing bocce he loves to take
inhabitants, he and his family planted their roots in care of his plants. He even has
Ottawa when he was ten years old. At first, many lemon trees in his garage. PHOTO: OLIVIANA MINGARELLI
things did not come easily for the young boy, and a His connection to his culture is
few years later he dropped out of grade eight to pur- evident. When I asked him about how he felt the Italian mas Eve when we go to the church, the old fashion
sue a technical career. He gained a lot of knowledge community had changed his answer was filled with touch- way. There’s something in that you know.”
in this field but soon realized the importance of edu- ing memories. A man of many facets, Dr. Siranni is a remarkable
cation. Upon attempting to re-enter the system, he “Life changes all the time. You’re interacting with more and a successful member of both the Italian com-
received much resistance from the school board who people so it’s difficult for things to stay the same unless munity and the science community. Throughout his
did not believe that his technical background consti- you isolate yourself and forget you’re native language. life Mr. Siranni has attained over 40 patents, both in
tuted an education and therefore would not allow him When you start learning other languages like English and Canada and the United States. Even though his peers
to attend university. French you begin to disperse. have acknowledged him many times for his research
However, with the help of one teacher’s guidance, “I remember Christmas Eve, the way we celebrated it he has remained a very modest man, proud of his
Dr. Siranni did attend university and received a Bach- at home, it was beautiful. Now it’s different, it’s an Anglo- heritage and family.
elor of Science from Mount Alison followed by a Doc- Saxon atmosphere. At home we had the presepio, I built
torate in Chemistry from McGill University. one for my family last year. Christmas Eve in Italy was Conversation
“Mr. Mcarthy said you go ahead and do what you beautiful, all the young children like myself would go out
want. If you put your head to it you can do it,” re- and find wood, there were a lot of chestnut groves and Q: Can you tell me about your work with
members Dr. Siranni. He notes that in following this some of the branches would die off and fall. We would the National Research Council (NRC)?
direction he became the first Italian immigrant in Ot- pick all those sticks up and pile them together and make A: At this point the war was just about over and there was
tawa to receive his PhD. a big, big fire Christmas Eve. It would last all night. one company interested in making lubricating greases which
During the summers between school years Mr. “At midnight the older people would march off to
had no melting point. Lubricating grease was usually made
Siranni worked for the National Research Council church and the younger ones would stay to have apple
with soaps and oil. They heat them up to a certain
(NRC). “The first work I did was for a private com- cider and stuff like that. The adults used to make some-
pany which had nothing to do with the NRC but I thing with flour and honey, it tasted really good. temperature and when they cool down the soap particles are
worked directly for them. This company paid a cer- “When we came to Canada, my grandmother contin- very finely divided in the oil and they thicken that oil to a
tain amount of money to support somebody, myself ued the tradition of the presepio however, over time you grease-like consistency and that’s what the grease is.
on this particular project, because they wanted me get away from that, it’s strange. I still prefer a nice Christ- However, they wanted greases that were stable
to do further research.”
and good for very high temperatures. Now, if
The recognition of one’s work at such
a young age does not happen often how- you want high temperatures and you have an
ever, so Siranni’s dedication to his work organic system like soap and oil, at a certain
must have been apparent to many people. temperature they melt and become a liquid
Dr. Siranni worked for the NRC until his re-
instead of a grease, it looks like gel. So actually
tirement in 1979 at which point he still con-
what we started was small particle technology,
tinued doing some research for them.
it was a special study of the properties of these
During his time there he worked on a
project to create lubricating greases with- fine particles, what could they do? I found
out a melting point, a discovery which led something that gave us a grease which did not
to much publicity and acknowledgment of have a melting point. We could get
Dr. Siranni’s research. His discovery made
temperatures up to 150 degrees centigrade,
it possible to almost eliminate oil changes.
maybe even above that.
A test car went over 30,000 kilometres with-
out an oil change and was still working Q: What was the importance of
fine. obtaining the lubricating grease
“This discovery was what gave me a with no melting point?
little bit of notoriety but it’s really minimal
A: It’s important because, for example, when
to what I did at the NRC,” says Dr. Siranni,
you went to a gas station they had a couple
chuckling.
dozen greases for all different parts of the car.
He proceeded to explain how he
worked on many important projects in- Well, these greases have a high melting point
cluding one whose aim and was to reduce and high stability, we found that the same
the amount of mercury in coal. The ef- grease could work on them all. That was it. If
fects of this would help decrease air pollu-
it worked, the oil would only have to be
tion. In addition, Dr. Siranni was given the
changed once a year.
title of principle researcher, a title given to
Q: Can you tell me more about
less than 3 per cent of NRC staff.
Not only has Dr. Siranni been very in- your work with coal?
volved in the scientific community but in A: A major issue is the pollution from mercury
the Italian one as well. He was the found-
produced by the coal. We did some work
ing and current president of the Dante
concerning purifying coals however, the
Alighieri Society. The society is commit-
problem about what to do with the waste has
ted to promoting the Italian language
throughout the region. eluded us. We produced almost pure coal with
He is also a member of the Order of Dr. Aurelio Siranni with NRC low sulfur through agglomeration. The
Italo-Canadians, the Italian Business colleagues at his retirement party in 1979. factories probably don’t even know about our
and Professional Men’s Association and
agglomeration process since our paper was
while it existed, the Sons of Italy. This very
published in 1968. —OM
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Memories / Ricordi
From Dante Academy to St. Anthony’s School
by Fiona Story
J S
ohn Dorner hurriedly strides into his ever, school secretary Alicia Broomfield “The children here came up with the t. Anthony’s has also had its fair
office at St. Anthony’s School and worked at the board during the French-Eng- highest level priority being to have trees in share of obstacles as well. Within
snatches up the phone. Seconds lish board separation in 1987-88 and has their schoolyard. It was one hundred per- the last year, the school endured
later, he is informing one unsuspecting witnessed the archival problems which cent concrete and not at all suitable for a hard fight to prevent its closure by the
mother that her child has fallen in the accompany transition. She believes that the children to be playing there,” says Dr. school board.
playground and suffered a few cuts to information might exist but could be tem- Dorner. “It came down to a question of Ierullo felt that the idea of closing St.
her face. porarily unavailable. funding.” Anthony’s School was ridiculous consid-
He calmly answers the concerned “With the recent city mergers, the St. Anthony’s won the contest and ob- ering the school’s cultural diversity.
parent’s questions and assures her that school boards have had to merge too and tained the required funds. “How can they [the board] claim to
her daughter has suffered only minor each board has different archival methods “There was a tremendous celebration support immigration and diverse cul-
injuries. so it’s a question of bringing all the archives within the community. We had a symbolic tures and not support institutions which
Five minutes into the conversation, together from the various places where they planting of a tree. We couldn’t actually plant support these cultures?”
a tiny girl appears and slowly walks into are housed. There might be something in it because at the time there was absolutely The closing of the school would
the office and uncertainly approaches the files which are being moved around,” no earth to plant it in,” Dr. Dorner remem- have had repercussions on a spiritual
the principal’s doorway. She enters at she explains. bers with a laugh. level as well. St. Anthony’s is the only
the beckon of Dr. Dorner, gingerly hold- The only remnant of its predecessor From that point on, it became a com- Catholic school left in Centretown.
ing a wad of paper towels to the right which St. Anthony’s has in its possession munity effort to introduce greenery to the Sister Emilia Testa, supervisor of
side of her face. is a framed document containing the schoolyard. Children and parents from both the St. Anthony Daycare feels that
With great authority, she takes the names of former Dante Academy students St. Anthony’s and Cambridge Street Com- many parents would have opted to
receiver handed to her and bluntly as- who volunteered for “Canada’s Fighting munity School lent a hand. The Italian As- enroll their children in the public,
sures her mother that she is perfectly Forces”. sociation also participated and so did local Cambridge Street Community School,
fine. The exact date of transition of the name politicians. as opposed to sending them out to
“The mother would like us to put from Dante’s Academy to St. Anthony’s “It’s like a mini rainforest now,” exclaims Bayswater to attend St. Mary’s, the
ointment on the cuts,” Dr. Dorner tells School remains a mystery as well. Dr. Ierullo, who also participated in the plant- closest Catholic school.
the secretary after finishing the call. Dorner does mention that the origin of the ing. “It’s giving these kids a knowledge of “The families and children would
“Will it sting?,” the little girl asks with name may lie with St. Anthony’s Church. the environment we didn’t have as chil- have lost a lot of services because the
concern as the secretary fishes out the “Many schools within our community dren.” school makes enormous efforts to in-
cream. share the same name as the parish with The schoolyard gardens are ongoing clude diverse languages and special
“No, it shouldn’t,” Dr. Dorner assures which they’re connected.” projects. needs,” she says staunchly.
her as he gently applies the ointment. The church has always played a very In early January, an expert from the Ca- With the help of regional councillor
While he carefully covers her cuts large role in both the community and the nadian Biodiversity Institute will be meet- Diane Holmes, around 100 people were
with Band-Aids, the little girl turns her school. Regular visits are paid to the school ing with St. Anthony’s School teachers to bused to the strategy meeting before
tiny head towards the principal. by the pastor and the Sacrament of Recon- plan this year’s planting and composting. the board. Not only did community
“It stings,” she says frankly. ciliation as well as the Sacrament of First Dr. Dorner says that the schoolyard has members speak out against the clos-
Communion are received by the children become an outdoor classroom and the ing of St. Anthony’s School but the stu-
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white billboard set on the face in grade two. The Sacrament of Confirma- school is doing all it can to ensure its suc- dents did as well.
of the school displays the tion is delivered in grade six. cess. “The kids were a hit,” says Ierullo.
school’s insignia and the motto, The established norms of the Sacra- “We’re looking at the biodiversity pos- “Two students from St. Anthony’s and
“We Help Each Other”. ments is under review this year and could sibilities within our schoolyard. We’re look- two from Cambridge (Public School)
Angela Ierullo, a former student of be made available to younger children as ing at what kinds of life exists there and spoke. They had prepared their own
the elementary school in the 1960s, well. All changes will be consistent with how do we support it.” speeches, every word was from their
claims that this principle has been an those made by the church. Another project under consideration at mouths and minds.”
enduring one. The opportunity offered by the school the school is a video-connection of the The board spared the school and
“In my day, there were a few boys to integrate religion into education is invalu- classrooms. The morning announcements, the closure of St. Anthony’s School is
who were from Italy and they could not able for some families. which are done by the students, are cur- no longer an issue.
speak a word of English,” she says. “It “We have a number of children who are rently broadcast over the PA system. Dr. The school has also been the focus
was the other children who would help not Catholic in our school,” Dr. Dorner main- Dorner says that the school would like to of media attention. Recently, CBC has
them and this has stayed. The children tains. “Many of them have come from coun- obtain a video camera and television sets been knocking on St. Anthony’s door
help each other and they are the ones tries where there is no opportunity to have for the classrooms to enable televised hoping to cover the letter-writing cam-
who have broken the language barriers.” faith, there is perhaps legislated atheism. broadcast of the announcements. paign the children undertake every
St. Anthony’s, which houses 232 stu- We have families who come here hunger- “It will incorporate technology, science Christmas. Each year, students send
dents, has always served a very large ing for an opportunity for their children to and the language arts,” he states. “We’re letters of greetings to Canadian
immigrant population. A quick stroll experience a sense of spiritualism.” trying to bring technology to the children. It peacekeepers who are unable to be
down the main hallway in December is the modus operandi of learning the skills with their families at Christmastime.
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reveals a wall bearing the words “Merry t. Anthony’s offers far more than spir they will need later in life.” Among its other good deeds, St.
Christmas” in seven different languages. ituality. It has won various awards and The project, however, is still in the very Anthony’s also coordinates a Christ-
Classes are taught by a staff of 18 recognition, the most notorious is the early stages of consideration and its future mas gift and food donation for the
teachers and five teaching assistants “Ugly Schoolyard” contest of 1998. is uncertain. families of students who are known
with instruction in English and French. to be in times of economic trouble.
On Saturdays, special classes are of- The Servite Sisters of St. Anthony do-
fered in foreign languages such as Viet- nate toys and church parishioners do-
namese and Mandarin. nate groceries.
St. Anthony’s also offers special St. Anthony, although a vehicle of
classes to students who have no knowl- education, is also an outlet for spiritu-
edge of English. ality and community cooperation.
Ierullo remembers with fondness
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his variety of culture and language her years at St. Anthony and its sister
is something that has remained school, St. Agnes, which is now closed.
with the school since the days “There was a real community
when it was known as Dante’s Acad- warmth. We, as children, felt important.”
emy. Whether it be tending to a few cuts
Dr. Dorner remarks that docu- on the face or lobbying against the clo-
mented facts of Dante’s Academy are sure of the school, the students are
extremely scarce. learning the importance and strength
“There’s nothing in any of the city of cooperation. The community’s evo-
records that have a recording of this ad- lution and survival has been based on
dress as being a school from earlier helping one another and St. Anthony’s
days, when it was known to have been School mirrors that ideal perfectly.
a school.”
If you have information concerning the
Inquiries into the school board’s ar-
The first students of founding of St. Anthony’s School, please
chives have also turned up empty. How-
Dante Academy, in 1925. call John Dorner or Il Postino at 567-4532.
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Community / Communità
Willow Street Angels say thanks
by ANGELO FILOSO proving the quality of life of the community at large. These
On December 14, 2000 the Willow Street Angels, three individuals have supported the Willow Street Angels
under the leadership of Angela Ierullo and John Dorner, ever since of its existence in order to achieve its goals of
principal of St. Anthony’s School, honored former improving the safety of the community and the environ-
mayor Jim Watson, MPP for Ottawa Centre, Richard ment for all to enjoy.
Patten and Angelo Filoso, chair of the Neighbourhood It is with great pride that we have such devotion from
Alert Community Association for an area bounded by our youth to continue to build our community in a pro-ac-
the Ottawa River, Bronson Avenue, Carling Avenue and tive and positive strata for all to enjoy. On behalf of Il Postino,
the CPR tracks. I congratulate the Willow Street Angels Youth Group for the
The Willow Street Angels is a local youth group who continuation of their work and their leadership shown in
attend St. Anthony’s School and are pro-active in im- achieving their goals to improve our quality of life.
Right: MPP Richard Patten and a
Willow Street Angel.
Below: Former Ottawa Mayor Jim
Watson and Willow Street Angels.
Left: Angela Ierullo, Angleo Filoso,
MPP Richard Patten, Jim Watson,
John Dorner, Peter Scott and the
Willow Street Angels.
PHOTOS: ANGELO FILOSO
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Food / Cibo
Mangia! Mangia! Dinner at Giovanni’s January 13, Saturday, 6pm
Tribute Dinner to Mary Pitt
Villa Marconi, 1026 Baseline Road, 727-6201
by OLIVIANA MINGARELLI the world, at all prices.
Giovanni’s restaurant, located in the heart of Lit- When I received my risotto I was surprised by how $35.00 per person
tle Italy, opened 17 years ago and has since been one large the portions are. Giorgio was correct in assum-
of the most popular Italian restaurants in Ottawa. ing that I would not have been able to eat the soup and
Upon entrance you are greeted by Nino, one of the risotto since I did not even have room to finish my
January 21, Monday
the owners. He will show you to your table and pro- first plate. My guest was equally as pleased with her
ceed to gracefully put your napkin upon your lap. meal. Ottawa Symphony Postule
Once seated you might notice the small rose floating I would definitely recommend visiting this fine res-
in a bowl on your table or perhaps one of the classi- taurant, whether for a romantic meal with your loved National Arts Centre - Panarama Room
cal style paintings on the wall. one or a business meeting. The service and food are $60.00 per ticket for concert, 747-3104
I was lucky enough, to be served by an excep- exceptional and will leave you very satisfied.
tional waiter named $20.00 for reception, 224-4982
Giorgio. He took the
time to suggest what
to order and advised February 3, Saturday, 6pm
that I should not order
Annual Parish Dinner
the tortellini in brodo
and the risotto be-
St. Anthony’s Church, 412 Booth St., 236-2304
cause it would prob-
ably be too much $35.00 per ticket
food. Therefore, I
opted for the risotto
and ordered an February 17, Saturday, 6pm
entrée instead of the
soup. Winterlude Venetian Italian Carnival
While sipping on a
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ing for my food,
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Web Site: http://www.ottawa-real-estate.com
Services offered:
Specialization: Residential, Investment and
Commercial Real Estate
Memberships:
Platinum Club (Top 5%, International Award)
Re/Max Hall of Fame. RRS. ABR
Remember the three critical factors of real estate...
Location, Location, LOCATELLI
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