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Chicago Excitement to Arizona
Transplanted Chicagoans were downright giddy Tuesday at the news that Portillo’s Hot Dogs is looking to expand its restaurant chain to the Phoenix area.
You can include me in that bunch. I grew up eating the scrumptious Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches at the local Portillo’s just a few minutes away from where my parents still live in Naperville, Ill. And yes, I went to Portillo’s for lunch when I was back to visit for Christmas. That’s just what you do when you “go back.”
Portillo’s is looking to build new restaurants at Tempe Marketplace, Chandler Fashion Center and other locations in Phoenix or Scottsdale.
When word spread of the news yesterday, I received a handful of emails and Facebook messages about the news. Al Maag, chief communications officer at Phoenix-based Avnet Inc. , is a Chicago native. He said one of the reasons he loves the Phoenix area is because there are so many Chicagoans here.
“I feel it’s the western suburbs of Chicago without the snow and traffic congestion,” he said.
Maag said there are thousands of hot dog stands in Chicago, but Portillo’s stands out.
“When I travel back to Chicago my first stop is Portillo’s for a beef sandwich and hot dog,” he said. “Heck, my family and I have it shipped here four times a year for special parties. I remember when In-N-Out came here the lines were pretty long. When Portillo’s comes it will be a happening of a higher magnitude. My guess is the last car will be in Tucson.”
Stephanie Lough, an account coordinator at HMA Public Relations in Phoenix, didn’t grow up in the Chicago area, but she’s been bitten by the Portillo’s bug.
Almost Time For Mario's
Neighborhood:
Little Italy/
University Village 1068 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Mario's Italian lemonade has the consistency of a Slurpee and is like store-bought Italian ices, ''only better,'' promises Dorothy DiPaolo, the current owner's mother. Mario's ices consist of chilled slushlike lemonade, fruit and syrups in various flavors including fruit cocktail, pina colada, chocolate and banana. Lemon is the No. 1 flavor. DiPaolo opened the business in the '50s with her late husband, Mario. The wooden stand is Italian green, white and red, sprouting from the front of a brick rowhouse next door to Jamoch's Caffe. DiPaolo says that when she and her husband opened their stand, there were many stands and pushcarts in the neighborhood. Over the years, most have disappeared. She says customers from many years ago who went to nearby St. Ignatius come back and bring their children. Mario's also sells snacks including snowballs, seeds and nuts, lupini beans, dried chickpeas and candy.
Happy New Years
As a new year starts and an old one ends,
We contemplate what brought us joy,And we think of our loved ones and our friends.
Remembering how they enriched our lives,
We reflect upon who really counts,As the fresh and bright new year arrives.
MISS Foundation Helps The Bereaved
EXTRA EXTRA!Coping with Grief During the HolidaysMISS Foundation Hosting National Children’s Memorial Day Service The holidays are especially difficult for the bereaved. If you or someone you know is mourning the death of a child of any age, please consider attending the National Children’s Memorial Day Service at the Temple Chai at 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032 on Sunday, December 11 at 6:30 pm. Free refreshments served following the memorial service. Temple Chai is west of Tatum Blvd, approximately ½ mile north of Thunderbird Road.National Children’s Memorial Day began in 1997, and is held annually on the second Sunday in December. At 7:00 p.m. candles are lit around the world, creating a virtual wave of light in which countless families and friends commemorate and honor the memory of children in a way that transcends all ethnic, cultural, religious, and political boundaries. Such candle lighting events are held both formally and informally, from hundreds of people gathered together, to small family gatherings.The MISS Foundation hosts National Children’s Memorial Day in the form of a non-denominational memorial service. Everyone in attendance lights a candle in honor of the beloved child who has died. The MISS Foundation also invites families and loved ones to bring a photo and/or memento to display in the sanctuary during the service.
The MISS Foundation, a Phoenix based nonprofit organization, serves families after the death of a child at any age, from any cause. The support services that the MISS Foundation provides are multi-faceted and include crisis outreach, support groups, one on one counseling, online support forums, family grief conferences, research and advocacy. National Children’s Memorial Day is one of the MISS Foundation’s annual events in support of those families who have lost a child.
MISS Foundation founder, Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, speaks to the importance of the National Children’s Memorial Day Service, “Rituals are a crucial part of healthy bereavement. NCMD is a way for families to proactively remember and honor their child who died too soon, and reminds us all to cherish every moment we have with our children. It's a lesson from which every parent on Earth can benefit.”
MISS Foundation
Some Info from Webmaster
Hello for those that know me,, you are aware of the MISS Foundation for those of you who do not.
The MISS Foundation is a 501 (c) 3, volunteer based organization committed to providing crisis support and long term aid to families after the death of a child from any cause. MISS also participates in legislative and advocacy issues, community engagement and volunteerism, and culturally competent, multidisciplinary, education opportunities
http://missfoundation.org/
Many of you know them by their Random Acts of Kindness Program
I have been working with the MISS Foundation for 8 years since the loss of my daughter Dawn Marie and am a Mentor for other families that have experienced this tragedy I also have just asked to become a Facilitator for their support program, This November 6th I will be attending Dawns 10 year Memorial service in Chicago, I am also the 2nd largest fundraiser in Phoenix for MISS Memorial Causes, So if you feel generous please donate to this wonderful organization
HOPE Mentor Profile,Michael Sansone, Phoenix, AZ
I am the Father of 5 children, Ages: (In Heaven Dawn 33), Kristen-30, Nicole-29, Michael Jr.-27, and Michelene- 19.
After the loss of my daughter Dawn in 2001 to a hit and run driver, I was fortunate to learn about the MISS Foundation which has helped reshape my life. I am hoping that this tragic event in my life and the things I have learned along the way have suited me to help other parents cope with this unthinkable loss we share.
CLICK FOR MY PROFILE ....http://missfoundation.org/bios/msansone.html
On November 6th 2001 My Daughter Dawn Marie was struck and  killed by a Hit & Run Driver here in Phoenix She was 23 yrs old with a smile none can ever forget Born 1/2/1978 Passed 11/6/2001 To donate please click link below http://wishes.causes.com/wishes/390540?bws=fb_stream_wish Thank You To Donors this week Michael raised $20 from Anonymous Donor for MISS Foundation about 1 hour ago Michael raised $25 from Anonymous Donor for MISS Foundation about 2 hours ago Michael raised $25 from Remona Onesti for MISS Foundation 1 day ago Michael raised 50 from Augie Sansonefor MISS Foundation 1 day ago Michael raised $50 from Shawn Roberts Soumilas for MISS Foundation 3 days ago Michael donated $25 to Michael's Wish |
Borsato Museum a national treasure in Northlake
Very few people even know it exists. A national museum of timeless and exceedingly valuable treasures sits relatively unviewed and unappreciated in suburban Chicago. Over 100 pieces of incomparably vibrant and colorful porcelain statuary, created by one of Italy's and the world's most renowned sculptors, are housed in suburban Northlake, thousands of miles from bustling Milan, where they were painstakingly created by the hands of Antonio Borsato.
Located inside Casa San Carlo Retirement Community, 420 N. Wolf Road in Northlake, the National Borsato Museum is a familiar site for staff and the nearly 200 residents.
"People are always welcome to come to see the Museum," added Sr. Elizabeth. "We are open seven days a week and someone is always here that can show them the Museum." While appointments are preferred, anytime is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the gift of Borsato's intricate and expressive work as well as the gift of Berns' great generosity. A wide selection of subject matter is represented, from street vendors to inspirational religious themes, including the Annunciation, the Stations of the Cross, the Piety and Moses (displayed on the first floor of the Casa). Several of the original tools used by Antonio Borsato are also on display within the Museum.
Borsato, born in 1911, studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice and began developing his own techniques while working mainly on religious themes, such as the Madonna and Child and Nativity sets. At his studio in Milan, he began to create his statuary from a combination of soft porcelain and stoneware known as gres. Through this process, Borsato was able to accentuate great detail in the faces, hair and fingers of his subjects. When these new creations were displayed at the Milan Trade Fair in 1949, the public was not impressed -- perhaps because they were unfamiliar with such intricacy. But the export market put Borsato's inimitable talent on the map and his work became sought after in the United States.
Focused on mastering his techniques, he continued creating in porcelain and perfecting the porcelain process. By 1980, Borsato's name had become well-known by admirers of Hummel, Dresden, Meissen. With the rise of his popularity came the construction of a new factory in Milan, outgrowing his small studio and requiring the help of his wife and daughter. Tragically, as Borsato reached this high point in his career, he died in an auto accident in 1982, leaving 700 models of porcelain pieces and approximately 200 models of his older gres figures. His wife, daughter, son-in-law and grandchild continued his work to honor his legacy.
"The National Borsato Museum is a best-kept secret but we're intent on sharing it. It's just one more thing to love about the Casa," added Sr. Elizabeth, who jumped at the opportunity to serve as Executive Director. "When I received the invitation to accept this assignment, I took it readily because the Casa is such a beautiful place in so many ways. From the grounds, to art pieces throughout the building, to the Museum, to the lovely residents," everyone is amazed by Casa San Carlo.
Anyone who is interested can arrange a tour of the museum by calling 708-562-4300.
Columbus Day Parade
Unity will reign at 2011 Parade!
"Hi, grandpa, can I help you?" an energetic young boy calls out. "Can I help grandpa?" Another anxious young voice asks. The pleas are from the two young children of the fourth generation of the Marco DeStefano family. They're hoping that their grandpa, Louis Rago, the Columbus Day Parade Marshal, will let them be a part of putting the Columbus Day Parade on paper.Since 1952 this has been a family tradition. Marco and his son-in-law Louis, who joined in 1967, was followed by Louis' sons, Joseph and Anthony, who have become an active part in the parade preparation. Now, Gabriella, Mia Louis and Michael are awaiting their turn to put their mark on the map. This is far more exciting than Christmas, the grandchildren will tell you. For the entire community it is an exhilarating day where we display our passion for our heritage.
Well before 7 a.m. on that day, carloads of participants will pull into the Casa Italia parking lot, making sure they are ready for the 7:30 a.m. departure for the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii. Busload after busload will arrive in time for a cup of coffee prior to the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Father Fragomeni and his staff will welcome all at the magnificent bronze doors of this historic church of our childhood. There is nothing more awe inspiring than the coming together at Pompeii for this special day.
National Italian Hall Of Fame
1431 West Taylor Street
Chicago, Illinois, 60607
312-226-5566 (Phone)
312-226-5678 (Fax)
Museum Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday-Sunday: 11AM - 4PM
The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is handicap accessible
In 1977, George Randazzo founded the Italian American Boxing Hall of Fame as a way to raise money for a struggling local Catholic youth program. Randazzo collected boxing photos and memorabilia, a hobby that inspired him to organize a fundraising dinner that brought together a list of boxing greats and celebrities. The dinner honored twenty-three former Italian American boxing world champions, including Rocky Graziano, Jake LaMotta, Sammy Angott, Willie Pep, and posthumously Rocky Marciano, Primo Carnera and Tony Canzoneri.
The results were so overwhelming that a friend and local businessman, Don Ponte, encouraged Randazzo to start a Hall of Fame to honor all Italian American athletes. One year later, the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame was founded as a non-profit, educational institution. The first induction ceremony and banquet was a star-studded event, as the Hall of Fame honored Lou Ambers, Eddie Arcaro, Charlie Trippi, Gino Marchetti, Dom DiMaggio and "The Yankee Clipper," Joe DiMaggio. Mrs. Vince Lombardi also accepted the posthumous induction of her late husband, Coach Vince Lombardi.
In the years that followed, celebrities from all walks of life have come to the annual induction ceremonies to pay tribute to outstanding Italian American sports champions and heroes. A special and uninvited guest took part in the 1980 induction ceremony, as Prisident Jimmy Carter offered his congratulations and addressed the crowd. In 1988 the Hall of Fame moved from its original headquarters in Elmwood Park to Arlington Heights.
The NIASHF enjoyed a new beginning in 1998 with the help of Phoenix Suns Chairman/CEO Jerry Colangelo. A 1994 Inductee and Chicago Heights native, Colangelo was asked by Randazzo to serve as Chairman of an ambitious new Hall of Fame building project in the heart of Chicago's Little Italy. Colangelo accepted, and has succeeded in bringing together civic-minded men and women from across the country in support of the project. In 2000 the new facility was dedicated as "The Jerry Colangelo Center," a tribute to his efforts and leadership.
There are now over 200 inductees enshrined in the Hall of Fame. To date, the organization has raised over 6 million for scholarships and charitable causes. In 27 years, the collection of sports memorabilia the Hall has amassed is second to none. The priceless artifacts include Mario Andretti's Indy 500 racecar, Rocky Marciano's first heavyweight championship belt, Vince Lombardi's last coat worn as coach of the Green Bay Packers, and swimmer Matt Biondi's Olympic Gold Medals.
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