Eco magazine november 2015

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MCHC-Dedicated to Improving Lives

CONNECTING SOUTHERN ARIZONA

"Happy Thanksgiving from Border Eco"

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Silent Injuries

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Proclamation March & Candlelight Vigil

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Alex’s 23rd Anniversary

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JTBS Hosts BBQ

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People that “Echo” NUSD-Judy Mendoza

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MCHC Dedicated to Improving Lives Mariposa Community Health Center is dedicated to providing the best care for all residents of Santa Cruz County. In that spirit, Mariposa organized an intimate ceremony at its Nogales campus on October 15th to promote domestic violence awareness. The ceremony, which took place outside the new pharmacy on National Purple Day, featured lighting nearby bushes in purple lights that were generously donated by the Nogales Home Depot Although Mariposa began to assist domestic violence survivors in 2008, this was its first ceremony to raise domestic violence awareness.

Several organizations were in attendance at the ceremony, including representatives of law enforcement, the judicial system, victims’ services, and schools, along with members of the Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT).

Several elected officials were also present, including State Representative John Ackerley and Nogales Mayor Doyle.

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Mariposa’s Chief Executive Officer, Ed Sicurello, opened the ceremony thanking those who helped make it possible. "It’s time for community members and supporters to engage in meaningful conversations on how to prevent domestic violence," said Sicurello. Susan Kunz, Mariposa’s Chief of Health & Wellness, also addressed the public providing a brief overview of the types of support they provide to victims of domestic violence. “The funding we receive is specifically for women, our priority is to ensure their safety. We help these women develop safety plans, and provide information on the resources available to them. Additionally, we assist with into hotel lodging until we are able to help them find shelter. Our patient advocate served 188 women during 2014 who were Mariposa patients or other community members referred to us for services. We work closely with many of the organizations here tonight, and we are also now working together to address sexual assault," said Susan Kunz.

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Mayor John Doyle commended the many community organizations that work together to address domestic violence.

He added that our local law enforcement is well trained to respond to domestic violence incidents.

Funding for Mariposa’s victim advocate services is awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice to the Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers that then distributes the funds to three community health centers, including Mariposa.

This funding helps Mariposa join other community organizations in assisting female domestic violence survivors and their children move from an unhealthy environment to one a safe one. For more information, please contact Susan Kunz at (520) 375-6050.

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Silent Injuries On Wednesday October 21st, students and families had an opportunity to attend a special training sponsored by Making Connections 4 U a non-profit organization in collaboration with the Santa Cruz Autism Support Group at 6:30 p.m. Cochise College.

The training "Silent Injuries" conducted by Robert Emerick was developed to help healthcare professionals, educators, and community members understand the effects of child sexual abuse has on the child, family, and community. The training aims to help bring about awareness, and understanding life after exposure to sexual abuse. Mr. Emerick has thirty plus years experience teaching, and working

with survivors of sexual abuse. He is an individual with extensive experience in the field. His goal is to help educate the public on how to recognize sexual abuse. "It is my mission to help raise awareness, and educate the public on the importance of reporting sexual abuse. Robert currently has a website with information on the seminars he offers state, and nationwide.

If interested in learning more about his seminars please visit the website at: www.silentinjuries.com

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The Jump Back to School Planning Committee hosted a barbeque party in honor of all the volunteers, businesses, non-profit, and government organizations who participated in the back to school event in August.

The JBTS BBQ was held at the Nogales High School Ramada on Saturday, October 3rd. Several representatives from different organizations were in attendance. The barbecue followed with certificates of appreciation.

According to Fernando Parra NUSD Superintendent, “We want to make sure we thank everyone who helped us make the Jump Back to School event a success.�

The Border Patrol Explorers were honored by the committee for their extraordinary volunteer work at the back to school event. The NUSD along with the office of Alfredo I. Velazquez hosted this barbeque.

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PEOPLE THAT “ECHO”-Judy MENDOZA

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udith Mendoza Jimenez was recently promoted to NUSD Director of Special Services after having served as NHS principal since March 2011. Born and raised in Nogales, Sonora, until immigrating to Nogales when she was in fourth grade, Mrs. Jimenez finished her education in local schools, mastering English and a love of learning. fter graduating from NHS, she earned a degree in special education and rehabilitation from the UofA. Shortly after, she began teaching at NHS in special education and thus began her climb up the career ladder to the leadership position she holds today. While serving as a teacher, Ms. Jimenez continued her own learning, earning a Masters of Arts in special education and rehabilitation from the UofA and a second masters in educational leadership from NAU. “My biggest accomplishment has been to become the first Hispanic female principal of Nogales High School, and from what people have said, the youngest,” Mrs. Jimenez said. Under her leadership at NHS, student achievement in reading, writing, and math increased, as did the graduation and attendance rate. rs. Jimenez is a member of the Nogales Lions Club and an adult leader and sponsor of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 510.

She is an example of how someone growing up in the Ambos Nogales area in a rural border town can achieve great height.

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Proclamation Peace March & Candlelight Vigil

The month of October is not only known as the start of the Fall Season or Halloween but it also represents Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In Santa Cruz County, for years the Santa Cruz County Attorney's Office and the Victim's Services have made it a point to educate the public on the ramifications of domestic violence has not only the family but in our society. For several years now, Nidia Solorzano a Victim's Advocate has organized in collaboration with the Santa Cruz County Attorney's Office, and the Victim's Services Unit a Proclamation Peace March, & Candlelight Vigil in support to survivors, and families of domestic violence. The Candlelight Vigil is to remember those lives lost as a result of domestic violence.

The Official Proclamation, Peace March, and Candlelight Vigil was held October 5th at 6:30 p.m. at the Santa Cruz County Complex.

Ms. Solorzano opened the event by reminding the public on the importance of speaking up against domestic violence. “Domestic violence thrives on silence but if we take a stand, and work together as a community, we can end domestic violence. Throughout the month of October, we help raise awareness on domestic violence and welcome everyone to join in our efforts to end violence,” said Solorzano. #12 Pg.

The County Attorney George Silva welcomed everyone to the event, and talked about the importance of supporting events like this in the community. “Let’s us reflect on those who have suffered. We want to make sure we provide help not only to the victims but the family too. We need to help the aggressor get the treatment they need to help them change. Some people are driven to commit acts of hate. However, if an individual receives help, and manages to changes their ways, we can decrease the number of aggressors," said George Silva.

Sherriff Tony Estrada with the help of NPD Assistant Chief Roy Bermudez provided the public with statistics on the number of domestic violence cases reported in Santa Cruz County. Domestic violence is real, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will be victims of domestic violence.

Every 9 seconds in the United States an act of domestic violence is committed. Furthermore, Domestic violence will not be tolerated in Santa Cruz County,” said Sheriff Tony Estrada. Judge Kimberly Corsaro was also among the panel speakers at the event. “Domestic violence is everyone’s problem, it is a problem that affects children, the family unit, and everyone single one us. As a judge in Santa Cruz County, I deal with these cases regularly, and know how devastating domestic violence is,” said Judge Kimberly Corsaro.

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The official proclamation was done

by Rudy Molera, Santa Cruz County Chief Board of Supervisors. To help finalize the ceremony children in attendance were asked to participate in the Ribbon Cutting Inauguration for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month, organized by Camila Carrizoza. Each child was given a balloon with the colors of the Domestic Violence Awareness Month to symbolize support, the children were asked to release the balloons into the sky to initiate the annual Candlelight Vigil and Peace March.

Participants in attendance were given candles, and posters with messages to hold during the march promoting domestic violence awareness. The Peace March initiated at the Santa Cruz County Complex along Grand Avenue, and Mariposa Avenue, and back again to the top of the Santa Cruz County Complex. At the end of the march, participants gathered to celebrate life and support victims of domestic violence. The event followed with pizza and refreshments for all those in attendance. If interested in learning more about the variety of services offered through the Victim’s Services Program at the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s office please contact the office directly at: (520) 375-7780.

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Hall of Fame 2015 Norma L. Santa Cruz-Lucero Norma Lucero, born and raised in Nogales, is a 1985 graduate of Nogales High School where she played for the Apache Volleyball Team and was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America as well as an officer in the Spanish Club.

During her professional life she has worked for the produce industry, in the medical field, as a non-profit coordinator, and in the utility field where she has been employed for 14 years with UniSource Energy Services as an administrative assistant. However, it is perhaps as a very active volunteer that Mrs. Lucero is best known. She is presently a board member and secretary of United Way of Santa Cruz County, a band booster with Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35, a judge for the NHS Exhibitions, chair of the Community Action Team representing UniSource through community involvement and volunteer coordination, and has chaired the Santa Cruz County Relay for Life for four years and has been a team captain for 10.

All of her dedication to the community has not gone unnoticed. She was recognized as the UniSource Volunteer of the Year and Project of the Year in 2006 for her work as the chair of the Santa Cruz County March of Dimes. Then she was recognized in 2011 as Community Volunteer of the Year, and in 2012 honored for heading the Relay for Life and surpassing fundraising goals.

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SPECIAL BUDGET OVERRIDE ELECTION SANTA CRUZ VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 35 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS REQUEST FOR PERMANENT EARLY VOTING AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT THE RECORDER’S OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION Monday – August 3, 2015 through Friday - October 23, 2015: Request for Early Ballots Accepted Request may be made in writing or verbally by contacting the Recorder’s Office at (520) 375-7990.

Monday – October 5, 2015: Voter Registration Deadline To register to vote, please visit the Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office or call to request a voter registration form. You may also register to vote online at servicearizona.com or www.co.santa-cruz.az.us/287/Recorder.

For qualifications or any other questions you may have please visit the office website or contact the office by phone.

Wednesday - October 7, 2015 through Friday – October 30, 2015: Early Voting Available Santa Cruz County Recorder, 2150 N. Congress Dr., Suite 101, Nogales, Arizona (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Early Ballots may be delivered to the Recorder’s Office and any polling place until 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Monday – October 5, 2015: Voter Registration Deadline Friday - October 23, 2015: Deadline to Request an Early Ballot by Mail Friday - October 30, 2015: Last day for Early Voting at the Recorder’s Office Tuesday -November 3, 2015: ELECTION DAY ASSISTANCE TO VOTERS: If You Are Disabled or Ill, You May Request the Special Election Board by Contacting Our Office MILITARY /U.S. CITIZENS LIVING OUTSIDE UNITED STATES: Information Available Online/Mail/Fax. Please Contact the Recorder’s Office for More Information

Suzanne “Suzie” Sainz Santa Cruz County Recorder 2150 N. Congress Dr., Nogales, Arizona 85621 ELECCION ESPECIAL CONCERNIENTE AL SOBREPASO DEL PRESUPUESTO DISTRICTO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO NÚMERO 35 DE SANTA CRUZ VALLEY 3 DE NOVIEMBRE DEL 2015 CALENDARIO DE EVENTOS

SOLICITUD PARA REGISTRO PERMANENTE DE VOTO ANTICIPADO DISPONIBLE POR FAVOR DE COMUNICARSE CON LA OFICINA DEL REGISTRO PÚBLICO PARA MAS INFORMACION Lunes, 3 de agosto del 2015 a Viernes, 23 de octubre del 2015: Se Acepta Solicitud de Votación Anticipada Las solicitudes deberán ser por escrito o verbalmente llamando a la Oficina del Registro Público al (520) 375-7990.

Lunes, 5 de octubre del 2015: Último día para Registro de Votante Para registrarse para votar favor de pasar a la Oficina del Registro Público o llamar para pedir la forma de registro de votante.

Puede también registrarse por medio de internet a: servicearizona.com o www.co.santa-cruz.az.us/287/Recorder.

Para requisititos o cualquier otra pregunta, por favor visitar el sitio web de la oficina o comunicarse a la oficina por teléfono.

Miércoles, 7 de octubre del 2015 hasta el Viernes, 30 de octubre del 2015: Votación Anticipada Estará Disponible.

Oficina del Registro Público, 2150 N. Congress Dr., Suite 101, Nogales, Arizona (el lunes a viernes, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Votos anticipados pueden entregarse en la Oficina del Registro Público y en cualquier lugar de casilla de votación hasta las 7:00 p.m. en el día de la Elección.

Lunes, 5 de octubre del 2015: Último día para Registro de Votante Viernes, 23 de octubre del 2015: Último día para Pedir Votación Anticipada por Correo Viernes, 30 de octubre del 2015: Último día para Votar por Anticipado en la Oficina del Registro Público Martes, 3 de noviembre del 2015: DIA DE LA ELECCION ASSISTENCIA PARA VOTANTES: Si Usted Está Enfermo(a) o Incapacitado, Puede Solicitar al Consejo Electoral Llamando a la Oficina Del Registro Público.

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“Alex’s Tires Celebrates 23rd Anniversary” Alex´s Tires celebrated their 23rd anniversary on Saturday , October 24th with the community. They hosted an event in celebration of customer appreciation day.

The event was packed with demonstrations, food, and lots of entertainment. The main coordinators of the event were Maria Luisa Cota, Executive Producer, and Rene Rayon, General Manager invited several organizations within the community to attend and participate in their event. Organizations such as La Maxima, Direct TV, Desert Sky, White Carpenter, AYSO team, and the Boys & Girls Club, they all had an opportunity to participate in the event.

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They organized games for all those in attendance. “Customer appreciation is deeply important to us. We are always grateful to our customers for their continued support,” said Ms. Cota.

Alex’s Tires is dedicated to providing quality products, and services to its customers.

The event was an opportunity for customers to enjoy a fun day, and interact with Alex’s Tires employees. Several coupons were raffled during the event for free oil change.

The event closed with Alex´s Tires thanking customers for attending, and their continued support.

People enjoyed the music, raffle prizes, and playing games.

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Happening Events-Nov. Tubac All Souls Day Día de los Muertos Festival & Procession, Sunday, November 1, 10 am - 4 pm The Tubac celebration of Día de los Muertos is a glorious event, exuberantly honoring our ancestors and our community. Everyone is welcome to create an ofrenda or altar and these will be displayed throughout the community.

At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park beginning at 10 AM and running until 4 PM, we’ll have face painting, live music, food vendors with a wonderful variety of offerings, ofrenda exhibits, intention writing, and then a splendid procession will march through the streets of Tubac to the great symbolic bonfire in the Sculpture Garden at the K. Newby Gallery.

There will also be music, dancing, food and drink in the Sculpture Garden. Join us to celebrate Día de los Muertos in a refreshing Tubac way from 10am to 4pm at the Presidio and at the Sculpture Garden from 4:30 until ? Participants are encouraged to come in costume, have their faces painted and bring mementos of loved ones to memorialize in the parade and at the bonfire. $7.50 adult, $2.00 youth (7-13), except youngsters who bring ofrendas are free. All children (younger than 7) are free.

Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations – Tuesday, November 10, 9 am – 1 pm; November 14, 11 am – 3 pm; November 17, 9 am – 1 pm; & November 22, 11 am – 3 pm Professional printer and teacher James Pagels 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. With park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Talk: Geologic History of Arizona by Don Davidson – Saturday, November 14, 2 pm Join us for an illustrated presentation on the geologic history of the state with focus on the differences between the Basin and Range (southern) and Colorado Plateau (northern) portions. The general nature of the rock sequences in the two provinces will be discussed with special emphasis on the Grand Canyon and the greater Tucson area. Development of regional geologic structures will also be explained by geologic era, as well as coverage of geologic features unique to Arizona such as copper deposits and Kartchner Caverns. There will also be a brief introduction involving rock types, geologic time and plate tectonics. The talk should be of particular interest to local hikers. Refreshments will be served.

Call 520-398-2252 to make your reservation today. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Park.

Book Event: “Never Don’t Pay Attention:” The Life of Rodeo Photographer Louise L. Serpa, by Jan Cleere – Sunday, November 15, 2 pm Anyone who has ever stared down an angry bull coming full throttle across an arena will understand why rodeo photographer Louise Serpa adopted the adage “Never Don’t Pay Attention.” Louise came from high society - born in New York City, a graduate of Vassar College, married to a Yale man. How did she end up out west with her nose buried in the dirt, her eye glued to a camera, becoming the first woman to venture inside the arena to shoot some of the most amazing photographs ever of rodeo action? The dust and dirt of the rodeo arena became Louise’s lifeblood for almost 50 years. She is also credited with becoming the first woman to photograph England’s Grand National Steeplechase (1970), the Dublin Horse Show (1970) and the Sydney (Australia) Royal Easter Show (1975). Author Jan Cleere spent three years researching and writing this biography of rodeo photographer Louise Serpa. Her presentation underscores the courage and resolve of a woman determined to decide her own fate at a time when women were expected to know their place in society.

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Happening Events-Nov. Chocolate! 1000 Years and Counting - Friday, November 20, 11am to 2pm Come discover the rich history of chocolate in the Southwest. Taste a cacao bean, learn how the Mayans and preColumbian 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.

Book Event: Legends & Treasures of the Santa Catalinas by Robert Zucker and collaborator William Carter, Saturday, November 21, 2 pm The legends of lost mines, treasure, and even a lost mission in the Santa Catalina Mountains have been passed down by word of mouth for generations. There is a degree of historical truth to some of these legendary tales. The most famous legend of the Santa Catalina Mountains, the Iron Door Mine, helped launch an early American hunt for gold in the 1860s. Adventure seekers combed the mountains looking for lost Spanish treasures and digging for minerals. One obstacle stood in the way of these aspiring prospectors– the Apache Indians who guarded and defended the mountains for hundreds of years. You won’t want to miss the authors’ fascinating talk about the characters and legendary places right in our own back yard. Refreshments will be served. $7.50 fee includes admission to the park.

Teodoro ‘Ted’ Ramirez Artist-in-Residence Concert Series: Canciones Mexicanas - A Southwest Celebration – Sunday, November 22, 2 pm Music is the heart and soul of Mexico. Artist-in-residence Teodoro "Ted" Ramirez has assembled an amazing group for this celebration of Mexican song in all its variety. We’ll hear Boleros, Corridas, Huapangos and more. Guitarists and vocalists Bobby Benton and Ed Cordova as well as Ray "Chino" Lizarraga, Sergio Armendariz, and Jose Zuniga, the Trio Los Galanes will make the 1885 schoolhouse ring with joy. Don't miss this wonderful concert on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Tickets are $20 adults, free for children 14 and younger. Seating is limited, please call now for reservations, 520-398-2252.

Thanksgiving Day, November 26 The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park will be open on Thanksgiving from 9 am to 5 pm. If you want to show visiting friends or relatives one of the finest historical parks in Arizona, we are ready to welcome you.

Presentation: A narrated showing of “The Bottom of the Bottle” – Saturday, November 28, 2 pm For people who missed this event last July, we are delighted to repeat local historian Dwight Thibodeaux's awesome annotated description and showing of a movie set right here in the Santa Booze Valley. In the 1940s Georges Simenon, the Belgian-born author of the Inspector Maigret mysteries, and his then-current mistress, lived at the north end of Pendleton Drive; his wife, son, and first mistress lived near the southeast corner of Santa Gertrudis Lane and the East Frontage Road. He was inspired by local people and conditions to write a novel of intrigue that was then made into the 1956 movie, “The Bottom of the Bottle” starring Van Johnson and Joseph Cotton. Dwight will talk about the background of the book and comment on the film as it’s being shown to tie it to local people, places, and events. The film runs 88 minutes. Classic refreshments will be served. Call 520-398-2252 to reserve a place. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Park.

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