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George Floyd s death, Latino activists continue to seek police reform.
Arizona faith leaders condemn a proposed flat tax and say they will call for a referendum if it passes.
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Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, and whether you are looking for a way to commemorate service members who died on active duty in a war or take advantage of the long holiday weekend, you have options.
After the pandemic canceled most Memorial Day ceremonies last year, including at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona and Pioneer and Military Memorial Park, some venues have cautiously decided to reopen this year. While the former is only open to invited guests, the latter is welcoming the public while forgoing a ceremony.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says those who are fully vaccinated can safely resume indoor and outdoor activities without face coverings, except as required by “federal, state, local, tribal or territorial laws, rules and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.”
UpdatedSun, Apr 18, 2021 at 9:04 am ET
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From the Velardi family
Charles Henry Velardi died peacefully at home in his sleep, in the wee hours of the morning of March 16, 2021. His wife, Joan Antoinette Ruger Velardi preceded him almost one year ago on March 26, 2020. Charlie s Cause of Death: heart failure and chronic kidney disease. He was 92 years old.
Charlie was an attorney in Brewster, New York. He was a general practitioner of small town law, assisting clients, neighbors and friends resolve their legal problems, dispensing advice in his analytical, compassionate way. He was highly respected, and represented Brewster s interests as town attorney for many years.
Wreaths Across America is bringing its Mobile Education Exhibit to Tolleson after traveling the country to honor veterans.Â
The Arizona Trucking Association will hold an open event for the public to honor the nationâs veterans and thank essential worker truck drivers for their commitment to keep America going over the past year.Â
The Mobile Education Exhibit will be at the American Trucking Association, 7500 W. Madison Street, Tolleson, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 20.
âThe goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is to bring community together and teach patriotism while remembering the service and sacrifice of our nationâs heroes,â said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. âHowever, over the last year, in light of the current health crisis, we feel this exhibit has taken on even more meaning by providing the opportunity for people to safely participate in something that is both educational and inspi
Mar 16, 2021
PHOENIX Maria “Mary” Domenica Clemente Pela, 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at home, in the company of her youngest son.
Mary was born in Niles on Feb. 17, 1925, to Giovita Ciminero Clemente and Dominick Clemente, and moved to Phoenix in 1963.
Mary was a 1942 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and devoted her life to her husband, Nick, and their five children. She called Nick “the love of my life and my best friend.” They were married for 67 years until Nick’s death in August of 2013.
She was a deeply religious woman, active in Sodality, was a prolific oil painter, seamstress and poetess, and she loved to play canasta, the piano and read books. Mary traveled twice to Medjugorje, where apparitions of the Virgin Mother have reportedly appeared.