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MCHC - Platicamos Salud Celeberates 25th Anniversary

CONNECTING SOUTHERN ARIZONA

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All Star Western Celebration

2016 Film Festival October 20 – 23, 2016

Anit Alcohol Drug Youth Coalition (ADDYCT)

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“Su Voz Vale”

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Going the extra mile!

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MCHC-Celeberates 25th Year Anniversary of Platicamos Salud

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Cochise College Convocation 2016

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Western Celebration

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Su Voz Vale-Advocating for victims of sexual abuse & domestic violence

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People that “Echo”- Lourdes Suarez

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Fall Family Playgroups

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Cochise College held its convocation on Saturday, August 20th at the Santa Cruz Center. Instructors, staff, and board members were in attendance. They were greeted by the Santa Cruz Cochise College Coalition, and enjoyed a delicious Mexican Breakfast buffet. The convocation started with a welcome greeting by the center director Gabriel Galindo.

“Many universities, and colleges have to go out of their way to recruit students. Here at Cochise College we are very fortunate, as every year we welcome more and more students to the college.

Our main issue now is having large enough classrooms to accommodate so many students,” said Gabriel Galindo.

Cochise College in Santa Cruz County has grown rapidly in the last couple of years. It is offering more, and more classes locally to accommodate students.

The college now employs onsite full time instructors for math, and English.

The convocation continued with honoring an instructor with the STAR award. The STAR award is given to an instructor who goes above, and beyond to help students succeed. This year Roxanne Teran was honored with the award by her peers for great work, and dedication to students. “I am deeply humbled by receiving this award. I enjoy teaching,” said Ms. Teran.

The Santa Cruz County International Film Festival will celebrate its 5th annual festival from October 20 – 23, 2016. The film festival includes free screenings of motion pictures that were filmed here in Santa Cruz County.

Those feature films include: Tom Horn (1980); The Quick and the Dead (1995); Monte Walsh (1970); The Frisco Kid (1979); and Another Man, Another Chance (1977). The festival will include a variety of activities and events.

The film festival will also include the screening of locally filmed motion pictures and independent films, tours to local film locations, social events, presentations, and discussions. The festival will also include trips to Mexcal, Arizona and the San Rafael Ranch, a cinematography competition, welcome reception, gala party, a reception at the Nogales, Sonora Museum of Art and

various film screenings and presentations at the Quality Hotel Americana and the Oasis Cinema 9 in Nogales, Arizona. For more information about the film festival contact.

Linda Rushton at: (520) 9885424 or visit their website at http://santacruzfilm-fest.org/

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The Teacher of the Year Awards Dinner took place on Friday August 5th at the Esplendor Resort Sonora Ballroom. The event was co-sponsored by the Santa Cruz County School Superintendent's Office, Mr. Alfredo Velasquez and Nogales Rotary Club, Mr. Abelardo Duran. The event was spearheaded by Ms. Patricia Barraza Preciado special events coordinator, from the office of the school superintendent.

A total of 290 guests were dressed up in Western attire to reflect the theme of the event. Western music was played in the background by Mr. Ted Walker. Congressman Raul Grijalva was the keynote speaker for the event. His speech echoed the importance of the role teacher's play in student's success.

The Teacher of the Year Awards recognized 20 teachers across the county.

The nominees were chosen by their peers. After a rigorous month of interviewing, compiling letters, and reviewing biographies the teacher of the year is thoroughly selected by 5 judges.

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This year the Teacher of the Year was awarded to Mr. James Bender from Nogales High School.

Mr. Bender was awarded the following: a trophy, $1000.00 dollars, 48" Vizio Smart TV, Samsung Galaxy Tablet, $200.00, which came from a private donor, and $500.00 dollars for personal development.

The Santa Cruz County Teacher of the Year runner up was Mr. Jimmy Navarro from Rio Rico High School.

Mrs. Navarro was also a former student of Mr. Bender.

Mr. Navarro was awarded the following prizes: trophy, $500.00 dollars, Gas BBQ Grill (Donated by Home Depot), Samsung Galaxy Tablet, and $250.00 for professional development. All nominated teachers received the following prizes: trophy, $100.00 dollars, gift certificate from Santa Cruz County Treasurer (Liz Gutfahr) for the Oasis Movie Theater, gift certificate to Elvira’s Restaurant, gift certificate to Zula’s Restaurant (Papachoris Family), gift Certificate to Gariolas Deli (Acosta Family} and art print from local artist Luis Preciado.

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The Santa Cruz County School Superintendent's Office would like to thank the teachers, judges, guests, and sponsor for their continued support. Kudos to the Santa Cruz County School Superintendent's Office staff, Alfredo Velasquez, Patricia Barraza Preciado and the Nogales Rotary Club, for coordinating such a successful event. Planning for next year’s 10th Annual Teacher of the Year Awards is underway.

Guests were treated to dinner, entertainment, and numerous raffles donated by local businesses within the county.

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“Su Voz Vale” Your Voice Matters!

“Su Voz Vale” your voice Su Voz Vale is also a part matters is a non-profit of the Immigrant Women’s organization here in Santa Taskforce,which is part of the Cruz County dedicated to Southern Arizona working with individuals Battered Immigrant who are victims of sexual Women’s Project. The main and domestic abuse. Su goal of the taskforce is Voz Vale is currently under basically to connect the umbrella of CODAC immigrant families victims Behavioral Health Services. of domestic and sexual Su Voz Vale is a crisis violence with intervention, and advocacy resources so they have program. It provides access to care and services support, and information ensuring their rights under to victims of sexual and the Violence Against Women domestic abuse. Su Voz Act (VAWA).

Vale local advocate is “We try to help families by Lourdes Suarez. She providing them with the provides on-going support, and resources they support and advocacy for need during their transition. participants. Appointments Many of the items these are necessary for families need are personal participants seeking services. hygiene items such as Su Voz also has a peer deodorant, soap, shampoo support group named, “El etc. We are extremely grateful Cafecito.” They meet every to several of local partners Friday, from 10:00 am.as they often pitch in to help 12:00 p.m. at the Nogales get families the supplies they Family Resource Center. need,” said Lourdes Suarez.

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If interested in donating personal hygiene products for victims of sexual abuse, and domestic violence.

Please take them directly to the local office. Your support makes a huge difference for these families.

For more information on how you can help, please contact Lourdes Suarez , Crisis Advocate.

Su Voz Vale is located on: 1071 N. Grand Ave. Suite 111, Nogales, Arizona 85621.

Cell : ( 520 ) 604-1843 Email: lsuarez@codac.org

People that "Echo" Lourdes Suarez For the month of September, Border Eco selected a community leader who has dedicated herself to working with victims of sexual abuse, and domestic violence.

Lourdes Suarez is an advocate for Su Voz Vale. Her role is to provide support, and guidance to women, children, and men who are victims of abuse. “My role of work is to help reduce trauma, assess the needs of the victims, and connect them to resources that will help stabilize the family unit,” said Lourdes Suarez.

She hosts a support group called “Cafecito” every Friday from 10:00 am.-12:00 p.m. at the Nogales Family Resource Center.

The purpose of this support group is to inspire individuals to achieve their goals through empowerment. Some of the topics discussed are related to personal growth, changes, self-esteem, values, and finding stability in their lives. The support group also do art and crafts activities. Every month the group celebrates members birthdays to demonstrate their support.

“I always want to encourage my clients to continue learning, and working towards their goals.

Education is crucial to their success. Our program does not only provide support,and guidance but it empowers them to find employment, and seek local resources, so they are able to be self-sufficient. Learning to speak English is important too,” said Lourdes Suarez.

Ms. Suarez has been working in the field of social services for more than 24 years. Before she started working with Su Voz Vale she had been working with Child and Family Resources, and Mariposa Community Health Center Platicamos Salud. Ms. Suarez enjoys working with families directly she believes her work makes a difference in their lives.

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Lourdes Suarez was born, and raised in Nogales Sonora, Mexico. She is one of 14 siblings. She immigrated to Nogales, Arizona after marrying her husband Hector Suarez of 43 years. Together they raised 6 children, Hector Fernando 42, Oscar Omar 40, Christian 36 , Eric 33, Karin Celeste 31, and Bernadette 29. They now have 8 beautiful grandchildren, Hector 18, Vianney 17, Ithalia 15, Oscar Daniel 14, Alexandro 11, Victoria 7, Laila 6 and Sunshine 4 years-old. “I have been very blessed. I want to also share my good fortune with others. I want my clients to also have the same opportunities to succeed this is the main reason why I enjoy the work I do. I want to make a difference in their lives,” said Lourdes Suarez.

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Santa Cruz Auto Glass is a family owned and operated local business where customers always come first.

With over 5 years of experience in the Auto glass field. It is a leading provider of auto glass repair in Nogales, Arizona. Santa Cruz Auto Glass takes pride in providing outstanding service and quality products.

At Santa Cruz Auto Glass they always go the extra mile, to provide the auto glass services their customers require. The family owned business is dedicated to serving the needs of their customers each and every day.

They stand by their work offering a 100% warranty. They offer superior services and reliable repairs for chips, cracks, and more..

Insurance approved and direct insurance billing. Give us a call today to schedule your appointment for honest high-quality windshield repair. Santa Cruz Auto Glass accept insurance claims!

You can have us come to you for all types for repairs, so call now and let us know how we can help at: (520)394-4321 Business hours: Mon - Fri : 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday by appointment only.

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We offer “RELIABLE� glass repair services. Let us work with you to repair any glass on any vehicle you own. Stop by our office we are here to meet your needs at: 545 N. Grand Avenue, Suite 3 Nogales AZ, 85621

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Pierson Vocational High School on 451 N. Arroyo Blvd. in Nogales, Arizona a walk to end alzheimer’s.

Registration opens at 9:00 am, with opening remarks at 9:30 am. The Walk around the community will start at 10:00 am. There will be entertainment, and activities for all ages.

Please help to support the Alzheimer’s Association in Santa Cruz by joining this friendly family event. Organizations are encouraged to participate and set up a table. The funds raised from the Walk to End Alzheimer’s benefit the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

For more information Ainza- Chair Lead at: sccazwalk2endalz@gmail. com or via phone at 520322-6601.

Website: act.alz.org/goto/ SANTACRUZ

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The Santa Cruz County Superintendents Office worked behind the scenes to ensure all students across Santa Cruz County have the supplies they need to be successful.

School supplies, and backpacks were taken to several schools across Santa Cruz County who do not participate in the Jump Back 2 School or the Rio Rico School Blitz.

Little Red, Patagonia, and Elgin schools within the county are areas where the school superintendent wants to ensure students have the supplies they need for a successful school year. More than 300 backpacks were distributed to these schools, the backpacks were stuffed with notebooks, crayons, markers, glue sticks and pencil box.

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The staff from the office of the superintendent works diligently to gather school supplies and backpacks to distribute across county. “I have a great team of dedicated professionals who want to always work hard to ensure our students are successful in their journey. We want to make sure all students in Santa Cruz County have the tools they need to succeed,” said Alfredo I. Velásquez.

The entire staff was involved in making this project possible: Alfredo I. Velásquez, Aleisdy Palazuelos, Patricia Barraza Preciado, Denisse Melendez,Maya Donnelly, Teresa Sprigg, Ismael Morales, Luisa Ochoa, and Adrian Chamberlain.

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The Primary Election day is August 30th! Every vote matters. Make your voice be heard. Here is Santa Cruz County there is a local Democratic office reaching out to voters. The Arizona Coordinated Campaign will be making calls and knocking on Democratic friendly, neighborhood doors throughout the state.

They will be reminding and encouraging voters that every vote matters, every election, every race. “With the addition of the Hillary for Arizona Campaign,

we have the BEST OPPORTUNITY ever to Move Arizona forward. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the Democratic process, and how to get out the vote for the Big election in November,” said Mary Darling. If interested in joining the local Nogales, Santa Cruz County ‘Blue Team” contact: MDarling@AZdem.org or Ivan: Ivanmerma@Gmail.com The office is located at 179 N. Grand Ave. from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

The Santa Cruz Parent Love Connection will begin hosting their Fall season family playgroups for special needs children on Friday August 26, 2016, from 6 to 8 pm at Peter Piper in Nogales Arizona. The Santa Cruz Parent Love Connection are asking families for a contribution of $3 per family to help purchase pizzas. They will provide free water bottles.

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Happening Events-September Pony Up for Anza Days! – Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 5-7 pm Come to a community party to raise funds for the horses for the Anza Day reenactment ride from the Tumacacori Mission to the Presidio. Featuring a delicious B-B-Q, music, piñata and 50-50 drawing. All proceeds benefit Tubac’s Anza Day celebration. Save the date! Call the Presidio at 520-398-2252 for details. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252.

Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period – Friday, September 9, 11am-2 pm Our Old World/New World foods program will focus on the native and imported foods of colonial Spain. The presentation will educate visitors about the origins, nutritional/ survival values and the variety of these foods. Featuring a special display and samples from the Old and New Worlds. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398– 2252.

Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations – Saturday, September 17, 10 am-1 pm A knowledgeable volunteer demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. You will get to set type and print small samples to take with you. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252.

Living History: Spinning, Saturday September 17, 10 am – 1 pm Spinning is one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The tradition of weaving traces back to Neolithic times – approximately 12,000 years ago. Watch and learn how fiber and spinning impacted human activity from ancient to modern times. A knowledgeable volunteer will demonstrate how the spinning wheel produces thread from fiber, and experience spinning with a drop spindle. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252.

Movie: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” – Saturday, September 24, 2 pm What do “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and a former Tubac ruler have in common? Finally an answer to the question you’ve always wondered about! Watch this 1961 comedyromance starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, and if you are the first to answer the question correctly, you will get a very special prize indeed. The film runs two hours.

Refreshments will be served. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Park. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252.

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