Border Eco December 2016

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The “Elephant in the Room”

CONNECTING SOUTHERN ARIZONA

“Happy Holidays from Border Eco”

Anit Alcohol Drug Youth Coalition (ADDYCT)

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People that “Echo” -Francisco Padilla

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FTF-Investing in Children & Families

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“Power Of One”

Border Eco Updates CONTENT Happy Holidays to our readers and customers. We also thank you for the continued support. Our mission is to keep the public informed about the great people, places, organizations, and events that make a difference in our community. If you know about an organization or individual who goes out of their way to make a difference let us know, we will make sure to contact them and to feature them in our magazine. Please contact us at: contact@bordereco.com

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The “Elephant in the Room”

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People that “Echo”-Francisco Padillo

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FTF-Investing in Kids

11 AADYCT-A Community Partner 12 “Power Of One” Domestic Violence 2016 14 48th Annual Nogales Produce Convention & Golf Tournament 15 Happening Events-December

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The "Elephant in the Room"

Healthy Families/Healthy Youth The Santa Cruz County Superintendent’s Office was recently invited to the state capitol to participate in the 2nd Annual Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family in Phoenix, Arizona on October 24th. The event was hosted by the governor’s office as part of their Red Ribbon Week. The theme of the event “The Elephant in the Room” was introduced by the Governor Doug Ducey to bring awareness on substance abuse. The goal is to help support prevention programs within Arizona that help reduce substance abuse among youth.

The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35 Calabasas Middle School was selected as one of the educational community members around the state to host two “Back to School” events that would collaboratively bring together the Governor’s substance abuse initiative to Santa Cruz County.

Alfredo I. Velásquez and Jon Fanning were both invited by the governor’s office and recognized for their work in the Healthy Youth Education Pilot Initiative in Santa Cruz County.

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“ I would like to thank Governor Ducey on behalf of the parents, youth, educational communities of Santa Cruz County for creating this partnership and embracing such an important topic in our communities that must never be silenced or ignored,” said Alfredo I. Velásquez.

The main goal for participating in these statewide initiatives, was to empower parents and youth to work as a family in addressing the issue of substance abuse. The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35 hosted the Healthy Youth Education Pilot Initiative at the Calabasas Middle school. The events were well attended by youth and parents, where they had an opportunity to learn about the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol. The main purpose of hosting these events at the school were to educate and empower them to have an open dialogue of the harmful effects of substance abuse.

The initiative helped both parents and youth embrace the idea of working together as a family, to design a plan that would reflect behavior expectations and their own values at home.

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People that "Echo"

Francisco Padilla

Our pick for this month’s People that “Echo” is Francisco Padilla from First Things First. He is an individual dedicated to public service.

Francisco Padilla serves as the Regional Director for the Santa Cruz Regional Partnership Council. He has been working in the field of early education for 4 years.

First Things First is a statewide initiative dedicated to to supporting the healthy development and learning of children from birth to age 5. It is also the only public funding source exclusively dedicated to early childhood. Investing in early childhood is important and has a direct effect on the community as it shapes the rest of their lives.

“I enjoy all of the work I do but what I most enjoy is being able to go out to all of the different parts in the region and seeing the impact our programs have on children birth to five and their families” said Francisco Padilla.

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Mr. Padilla was born and raised in Nogales, he is the son of Francisco and Alejandra Padilla. A University of Arizona graduate with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Married to Megan Padilla an Instructional Specialist at Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35. He has 3 sons Francisco 2 years-old (5th generation), and 7 month-old twins Mateo and Diego.

“I have always had a passion for serving the community. I believe it is my calling to be a public servant,” said Padilla.

Mr. Padilla has worked in the field of education for several years. Before accepting employment at First Things First he worked for the Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35.

Mr. Padilla is also a basketball coach for Calabasas Middle School it is 2nd year coaching there. He has been coaching basketball for over 5 years. “It is a bit tricky to balance coaching with work and family but it is something I extremely enjoy doing,” said Padilla.

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Francisco Padilla has a successful track record of serving his community.

His enthusiasm to work collaboratively with local organizations that provide support to children and families is clearly inspiring.

Border Eco recognizes individuals like him and wants to make sure his work and service do not go unnoticed in Santa Cruz County.

We would like to thank you for allowing us the opportunity to share your work with the community.

“My plans for the future are to continue working with First Things First to help grow the early childhood system not only in Santa Cruz but across the state too.

The biggest impact First Things First has had in my life is how I can directly implement what I’ve learned to use with my boys at home.

My boys fall into the demographics of the children First Things First serves,” said Francisco Padilla. .

First Things First Investing in Children & Families First Things First partners with families and communities through supporting parents in their role as the child’s first teachers, child care organizations, preventive and educational programs. First Things First is an organization truly dedicated to investing in children and families in Santa Cruz County. Their mission is to create family-centered, comprehensive, collaborative and high-quality early childhood systems that supports child’s development in early education children from birth through 5 in Arizona. First Things First vision is to help all children succeed in school and life.

“Our mission is to work with our local partners and support their efforts through funding programs within Santa Cruz County that prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond,” Francisco Padilla Regional Director of the Santa Cruz Regional Partnership for First Things First.

First Things First headquarters are in Phoenix, Arizona. There are a total of 28 regional councils across the state of Arizona. The Santa Cruz Regional Partnership Council of First Things First is managed by the council members.

The council members are: Karen Woodford-Chair, William Kirkpatrick-Vice Chair, Chris Ciruli, Dana Gallardo, Erika Garcia, Karen Guilmette, Dr. Melissa Lunderville, J.Patrick Maitrejean, Veronica Santillo, and David Verdugo. Each of the council members represents a specific sector in our community.

The council members are health professionals, leaders of faith based organizations, educators, and parents within county. “Our regional council board members are the individuals who steer our organization’s vision. They decide how our funds will be used to support our region and families,” said Padilla.

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Every year First Things First hosts their annual event to “Celebrate the Child.” They will be hosting their 6th Annual First Things First “Celebrates the Child” at Calabasas Middle School in Rio Rico, Arizona on February 11, 2017. This new venue will have more space to include more children’s activities. This is an event where parents have an opportunity to engage with their children and learn about inexpensive activities they can replicate at home. We want to provide the parents with the tools necessary to help their children learn and thrive. Playing is the primary way children learn,” said Francisco Padilla Regional Director of the Santa Cruz Partnership for First Things First.

For more information on the Santa Cruz Partnership for First Things First please contact their local office at: (520) 7613012 or website: http://www. firstthingsfirst.org/.

You can also visit their site at: 1740 N. Mastick Way Ste. C. Nogales, Arizona 85621

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Suzanne "Suzie" Sainz- Santa Cruz County Recorder Patty Garcia- Recorder Clerk Luis Gonzalez, II-Voter/Recorder Clerk Anel Ronquillo-Voter Recorder Clerk 2150 N. Congress Dr. Nogales, Arizona 85621

If your voter registration information has changed for any of the following reasons:

* Change of name or address * You became a new resident * Change of political party * You became a Santa Cruz County Resident * You turned 18 If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at : 520. 375.7990 #8 Pg.

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Making Connections 4U

2716 South 6th Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85713

Our mission is to improve the health & well-being of our communities in Southern Arizona by combining expertise, resources, and ideas.

Santa Cruz Resource Guide was developed by Making Connections 4U to help connect our veterans to resources.

If you would like to access the guide please visit the website at: www.makingconnections4u.org To order a print copy please contact us at: (520) 216-5058

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AADYCT- A Community Partner The AADYCT Youth Group was invited to participate in the Voices & Visions Across the Borderlands Festival on November 2-6, 2016 by Dr. Jana Rivers-Norton.

The group was invited to paint a mural on one of the walls at Cochise College. The group was provided with all the art supplies and space needed to paint.

Over the course of 3 days of the festival the ADDYCT Youth Group had about 20 youth group members take part in the planning and painting of the mural.

“The AADYCT youth group was excited and honored to be part of this project. Our youth group was excited to participate and contribute to such a great event” said, Eva Zuniga.

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The AADYCT Youth Group chose for their theme to paint their mural of a young man reading a book. The theme of the mural was to motivate and inspire young people to achieve their dreams. The mural included inspirational words to make young people dream about what they can accomplish if they dream big.

According to Eva Zuniga a prevention specialist from Circles of Peace, “We intentionally left a space on the wall, so people from the community could add their own creativity to the mural. We heard from sources within the college, several community members and Cochise College students started to add to the mural, which is really exciting.”

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October is always a busy month for the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office as they host a variety of events on promoting domestic violence awareness. Events included peace walks, intimate ceremonies, and social gatherings.

The main goal is to help reduce the number of domestic violence cases in Santa Cruz County through prevention and education.

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Attorney’s Office hosted the 4th Annual Domestic Violence Conference on Tuesday,October 27, 2016. The conference took place at the Santa Cruz County Complex. The conference was coordinated by Nidia Solorzano a Victims Services Advocate from the Office of the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office. “The conference is held to provide working professionals within the social service sectors with the tools and information they need to help victims of domestic violence. It is our responsibility as community leaders to help victims in our community have an opportunity to lead a safe and healthy life,” said Nidia Solorzano.

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The conference this year included an array of topics from working professionals within the social services sector.

Some of the topics on domestic violence covered at the conference were: risk factors, national trends, how the law defines domestic violence, current research, best practices, and prevention methods. Doreen Nicholas was recognized at the conference for her work and dedication towards helping victims and families of domestic violence.

Funding for this conference was provided by the County Attorney’s Office.

Attendees not only benefited from the information, and networking opportunities but also had an opportunity to participate in several raffles.

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The Fresh Produce In the evening, attendees Association of the had an opportunity to Americas hosted their enjoy a fun evening of 48th Annual Convention food, entertainment, and and Golf Tournament at hospitality, which featured the Tubac Golf Resort and sounds from the Flamenco Spa in Tubac, Arizona rock band Tesoro. on November 3-5. The On Friday, the convention convention kicked off kicked of their golf on Thursday, November registration, shotgun 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. The start, culinary showcase, convention started with helicopter rides, gala event a session focused on and “Pillars of the FPAA “Food Safety,” along with Awards Ceremony.” The a series of motivational convention concluded on and educational sessions Saturday with the 5K run/ for attendees. The walk and golf tournament. convention also included an This educational and fun inspirational talk from DeDe filled event helps to raise Murcer Moffett, speaker/ money to help fund salad author of the book SNAP bar equipment for schools Yes the Art of Seeing New within Santa Cruz County Achievable Possibilities to help instill healthy eating in Business and Life. The habits for children attending day ended with a “Season school in the county.

Kickoff” on discovering For more information about trends in the import industry this event please call: (520) as the FPAA revealed its new 287-2707 or visit their website import report on the gains at: www.freshfrommexico. and losses of the market. com.

It convention also included a panel of growers within the industry that gave their projections on the coming 2016-17 season.

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Happening Events-December Non Presidio Event: La Fiesta de Tumacácori, Saturday & Sunday, December 3 & 4, 10 am – 4 pm In recognition and celebration of the many cultures that were historically and are presently associated with Santa Cruz Valley, the Tumacácori Fiesta presents the traditional creations of these cultures. The fiesta features around fifty food and craft booths, continuous live entertainment on stage, and children’s activities each day. On Sunday, the day begins at 10 am in front of the Visitor Center with a procession through the Fiesta grounds to the historic church, followed by a traditional Mariachi Mass. The mission grounds and park are open throughout the weekend and admission is FREE. Women on the Arizona Frontier - Special Presentation by Jack Lasseter – Saturday, December 3, 2 pm The history of the West is not just the story of men. Jack tells us the fascinating story of some of the women on the Arizona frontier, who were as tough and hardy as the men, but who also brought civilization to this land. He focuses on three women: an Apache, a Spaniard, and a New Englander. Their stories are all pertinent to the development of Arizona.

Jack will also talk about other women including governors, judges, a bridesmaid of Eleanor Roosevelt, the Captain of the “Arizona Navy”, the first territorial historian, a famous painter and architect, and a stagecoach robber! Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds supports our education and preservation programs.

Please call for reservations and future dates, 520-398-2252.

Teodoro ‘Ted’ Ramirez Artist-in-Residence Concert Series: Dolan Ellis, Sunday, December 4, 2 pm.

Dolan Ellis returns celebrating 50 years as Arizona's Official State Balladeer. Dolan has graced the national folk music stage for many years, both as a member of the New Christy Minstrels, as a solo performer and has contributed to folklore preservation - one of the most notable aspects of his work. He has dedicated his life to the art of music and storytelling - please call 520-398-2252 today to reserve your seat and join us for this very special concert "Dolan Ellis - Arizona's Official State Balladeer - Celebrates 50 Years". Tickets are $20, children 14 and under are free. Seating is limited, so please make your reservations early, 520-398-2252.

Dipped in Tubac - Friday, December 9, 10 am to 1 pm In celebration of the village-wide “Dipped in Tubac” Chocolate Festival, everyone is invited to come and discover the rich history of chocolate in the Southwest. Taste a cacao bean, learn how the Mayans and pre-Columbian Native Americans prepared their chocolate, and sample the energy drink that fueled the 1774 and 1775 Anza expeditions from Tubac to Alta California. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth, children free.

Presentation: Apollo 8 Mission to the Moon by Bob Zimmerman – Saturday, December 10, 2 pm Robert Zimmerman, an award-winning science journalist and historian, tells the hidden story behind the Apollo 8 mission, describing its background and how this one mission changed both American and world history forever. It was Christmas Eve, 1968, and the astronauts of Apollo 8 -- Commander Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders -- were participants in a mission that took them faster (24,000 mph) and farther from the Earth (240,000 miles) than any human had ever traveled. More importantly, Apollo 8 was the mission that broke humanity’s absolute bond to the Earth, the first mission to leave the Earth’s orbit and go to another world. Don’t miss this fascinating talk! Call (520) 398-2252 to make your reservation. $10.00 fee includes admission to tour the Park.

Southwestern Christmas Concert with Ted Ramirez and Special Guests – Sunday, December 18, 2 pm Our own Artist-in-Residence Teodoro ‘Ted’ Ramirez will give his annual “Holiday Season Concert” in the 1885 Territorial Schoolhouse, sharing the stage with several outstanding musical friends: Nancy Elliott (storyteller/singer/ seamstress), Blaine McIntyre (musician/songwriter for Ian Tyson), Michael Markowitz (mandolinist, physician), Ellen Edmonson Murphy (singer/songwriter/bi-lingual teacher and daughter of Southwest music legend Travis Edmonson), and Ted’s beautiful and talented grandniece Leah Frost Blue (ballerina). Experience the joy of the holiday season Southwest style. Don’t forget to invite visiting friends and neighbors. Tickets $18 adults, free for children 14 and younger.

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