October 2015

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MCHC-Fatherhood Support Program

CONNECTING SOUTHERN ARIZONA

October Domestic Violence Awareness

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Nogales Night Out

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People that “Echo” Judge Corsaro

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Rio Rico Celebrates Homecoming 2015

Border Eco Updates CONTENT 2nd Annual Rio Rico Holiday Bazaar

Need to get your holiday shopping started?

Or, finished?

Rio Rico High School is hosting the 2nd Annual Rio Rico Holiday Bazaar this year in their Cafeteria and Courtyard on November 7, 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be numerous vendors selling everything you need to finish your holiday shopping.

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Nogales Night Out!

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People that “Echo”-Judge Kimberly Corsaro

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Many items are handcrafted locally and include holiday items, jewelry, decorator pieces, clothing, soaps, food, and much more. After shopping and visiting Santa, you can relax with a drink and a bite to eat.

The net proceeds this year benefit the Rio Rico Community Alliance, a 501c3 non-profit.

Come on out Saturday, November 7th to support your community while enjoying unique shopping, food, and fun!

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Location: Rio Rico High School; 590 Camino Lito Galindo, Rio Rico

Website: www.rioricoholidaybazaar.com Contact: Bernie Medley Email: willmed362@aol.com Phone: 520-390-0243

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MCHCFatherhoodSupportProgram Fathers are Important!

Mariposa Community Health Center is now offering special support services for fathers and partners of Healthy Start clients.

Healthy Start is a federally-funded home visitation program that provides case management for pregnant women, postpartum women and their children up to age 2. This program has always included fathers as part of case management, however, now we have a male specialist to meet the unique needs of fathers.

The Fatherhood Support Program is led by Isaac Burgueño.

According to Isaac, “Our purpose is to assist fathers so that they have the information and confidence they need to support their partners during pregnancy and after the baby is born, as well as help fathers be actively involved in raising their children. We also encourage fathers to be involved in family planning for the health of mothers and families.”

Although any partner of a Healthy Start mom or child is eligible for this program, Isaac is particularly interested in helping teen fathers and all first-time dads, as well as fathers who may not be active in a relationship with the mother or in the home, but wish to be active in their child’s life.

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Via one-on-one visits and a support group, fathers discuss changes during pregnancy, how to support breastfeeding, how relationships change with parenting and age-appropriate child development. “I am proud to be a father, but I recognize what a great responsibility that is. I really enjoy working with other fathers to help them be the best that they can be. It is an honor to help other fathers be more actively involved in their children’s lives.”

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Program services are offered in English or in Spanish.

Appointments and groups are offered at flexible hours and in various community locations, particularly to accommodate working dads.

For more information about the Fatherhood Services Support Program, please contact Isaac Burgeño at Mariposa Community Health Center (520) 375-6050 or iburgueño@mariposachc.net.

Mariposa Care Plus Mariposa Community Health Center offers a full range of primary care services with a focus on preventive care and community-based solutions that enhance both individual care and the health of our communities. Recognizing that patients with complex chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and asthma, require additional services to effectively manage their health, Mariposa established the “Mariposa Care Plus” program. Mariposa Care Plus is a provider-led care team program that is a collaboration between Mariposa’s Physicians and Nurse Practitioners and highly trained Community Care Coordinators from our nationally recognized Health & Wellness division.

The professional Mariposa Care Plus team works collaboratively with patients, their families, caregivers and other health care providers placing special emphasis on the “whole person”. The program includes a unique partnership with Rio Rico Fire to enhance the care of patients who frequently rely the services of paramedics for conditions that do not require emergency transportation.

The Mariposa Care Plus team assists patients and their families with issues such as: • Working with the Mariposa primary care physician, the patient’s specialty care or other healthcare provider(s) ensuring the right care is delivered at the right time • Helping individuals and families make informed health care decisions • Identifying available services within the community that may be of interest or need • Assisting with organizing and understanding medications • Helping the individual and family better understand the medical conditions(s) • Identifying public and private insurance and/or discount options that the individual may be eligible for and assisting with the application process • Arranging transportation, home health and other services if needed Mariposa offers these services to patients with medical conditions that suggest the services may be beneficial to them. Patients and other healthcare providers may inquire about the Mariposa Care Plus program by contacting Mariposa at 520.281.1550.

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Edith Garcia Estrella-Recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico. A community partner and employee of the General Consulate of Mexico in Nogales, Arizona was recognized by Mano Amiga for exceptional community work.

Edith Garcia Estrella works within the department of protection. She is a native and resident of Nogales Sonora, Mexico. She has a Bachelor Degree in Accounting from the Technological Institute of Nogales.

Her role entails working with issues on domestic violence, labor rights, social security, and a liaison between nonprofit organizations. She also works closely with the department of finances in accounting.

She has been working in this field for over 5 years.

Ms. Garcia enjoys her job as she is able to work directly with the public. She provides assistance to Mexican nationals. She helps connect them to resources and local organizations. The Consulate of Mexico in Nogales, Arizona works with the Mexican government to ensure Mexican nationals have access to health, education, civil and labor rights information.

Ms. Garcia works closely with victims of domestic violence to empower those victims who need a voice in the community. She is very grateful to have an opportunity to work in the field where she is able to help empower the Mexican com-

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The Christmas Giving Turtle The Christmas Turtle is a program that was spearheaded by Dora Taddey 9-years ago. The program first started serving 9 children. This program provides children, and families in need within Santa Cruz County with a Christmas gift. The children are referred from different agencies throughout Santa Cruz County. Some of these agencies include, SACASA, Su Voz Vale, Victim Services, Mariposa Health Center, CIA, Corazon, Pinal Hispanic, AZCA, Nuestra Casa Shelter, Circles of Peace, United Way, Team Anonymous, the Kennedy Club, and the DES. Each year the need is greater and more sponsors are needed. Last year, a total of 351 children within the county received a gift from the Christmas Giving Turtle. For many families, and children in need this is the only gift they will receive during the holidays.

The generosity and support of our sponsors have supported the program throughout 9-years making it possible for the Christmas Giving Turtle to be a success . If you would like to sponsor a child, or need more information, please contact: Dora Taddey at (520) 860-0676.

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Nogales Night Out Nogales Night Out is an event organized by the Mayor's office with the help of several organizations to help bring about awareness on safety. The event took place at the Teyechea Park at City Hall. Marisol Mercado the Mayor’s assistant said "several organizations helped to make this event possible. Participating organizations were Tricar Sales, WalMart, Robinson’s True Value, Nogales Fire Department of Arizona and Sonora, VFW, American Legion, and Cenpatico donated raffle prizes. Donations included basketballs, bicycles, and other items that were raffled during the event. The event creates awareness on the importance of safety, crime prevention, and provides important information to families on how to stay alert and safe. Other organizations that participated provided attendees with information on the services they offer within Santa Cruz County."

Families in attendance enjoyed a nice afternoon playing sports, eating, and socializing. Around 7 p.m. the ADYYCT group, which stands for the Anti Alcohol Drug Youth

The ADYYCT group conducts presentations around the community, and schools to create awareness of substance abuse as well. Their duty is to show young people the dangers of substance abuse. Nogales Night Out was definitely a fun filled event for the entire family.

It is important to support events like these in our community that create a stronger, and safer environment for our community members.

Coalition Team organized their famous movie night. They host a movie night at the park each month to bring the community together for a peaceful and social gathering. The ADYYCT Coalition showed the Lion King for their movie night. They sold nachos, water, soda, popcorn, chips, and chocolate. Sonia Sanchez is the group coalition coordinator and Prevention Specialist.

The youth coalition group is composed of ten individuals that help Mrs. Sanchez create, and organize these types of events for the community. The group leaders are Gilberto Rodriguez President, and Fernando Sanchez Vice President and group members are Fernanda Gonzalez, Samantha Diaz, Andres Lira, Andrea Robles, Joshua Sanchez, Josh Valdez, and Brianna Sanchez.

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People that “Echo”-Judge Corsaro Creating a safe environment Judge Kimberly Corsaro recently celebrated her 22nd anniversary working within the judicial system. Judge Corsaro is a fulltime Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore. She is appointed to her position each year by the Presiding Judge of the Santa Cruz County Superior Court approved by the SCC Board of Supervisors.

The approval is then sent to the Supreme Court for approval, if approved the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court signs the appointment for another year. Judge Corsaro is then appointed as a pro tem judge in Santa Cruz, Cochise, Greenlee, and Pima County.

“My role as a judge is to serve the community by handling cases in a fair and impartial manner,” said Judge Corsaro. We strive to resolve legal issues for others in an expeditious, fair and impartial manner. Judge Kimberly Corsaro serves as the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court. Aside from her duties as presiding judge she has administrative duties, and participate in the Arizona Supreme Court’s Committee on Juvenile Courts. She also serves on two additionals committees at the Supreme Court-Committee on Probation, and was recently appointed to the Steering Committee on Arizona Case Processing Standards.

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Judge Kimberly Corsaro never had envisioned herself as a judge when she first started her law practice in corporate/business law, property and produce related issues. The opportunity arose for her to work with the court. As a result, she has the opportunity to work with people and families.

“My role as a judge has changed my life in many ways, I probably can’t quantify. The most obvious is my approach to parenting. I was not a parent when I began my job as a judge. I’ve learned from my court related education and the families I have worked with, it shaped my approach to parenting my own children.”

Judges just like teachers, nurses, and healthcare providers are required each year to participate in continuing education. Judge Kimberly Corsaro takes courses that keep her current on law through the Supreme Court and local court. While serving as a judge she graduated from the Institute of Court Management with a certification in court management, and court executive. These courses help her manage those duties of Presiding Juvenile Court Judge for SCC. Judge Kimberly Corsaro handles all delinquency, dependence, adoptions, minor abortions, and emancipation. In addition to that she serves as IV-D commissioner, these are the cases where the state files an action to establish child support on behalf of the child.

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For those Individuals who are married and decide to divorce, she can do their divorce too. She recently received a portion of the domestic violence cases that do not involve the state. She handles regular divorce cases for couples with or without children.

Judge Corsaro handles a fifth of the civil cases in Santa Cruz County. She is also serves as a Pro Temp in 3 other counties Cochise, Pima, and Greenlee. Judges also work weekends. They rotate every month to make sure they are available on call during the weekend.

The SCC Juvenile Court sets the stage for impacting children’s lives one family at a time. “Our focus is on rehabilitation, rather than retribution, our system is setup to educate children and their families on how to lead law abiding lives by providing leadership, structure, and opportunity for change. My courtroom is setup to help ease some of the concerns children have when going through divorce, adoption, and foster care placement. I want children to feel comfortable in the courtroom. I understand how scary such an experience can be for them. The handmade quilts in the courtroom and toys next to the bench are to help set a comfortable environment for them,” said Judge Kimberly Corsaro.

People that “Echo”-Judge Corsaro Creating a safe environment

“Adding a touch of kindness”

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!Viva Mexico! Mexican Consulate Celebrates the 205th Mexican Independence Day On September 12th, the Consulado General de Mexico of Nogales hosted an event in celebration of the 205th Mexican Independence.

Several organizations as well as community leaders of Santa Cruz County were in attendance. The Consulado General de Mexico honored Alfredo Velazquez Superintendent of the Santa Cruz Unified School District, Municipio de Nogales, Nogales International, The Senior Center, and several other organizations for their contribution towards making the event possible. The event was held at the “James K. Clark Auditorium” at the Nogales High School. The event celebrated Mexican culture, and traditions in honor of Mexico’s Independence.

Salvador Diaz Castro event master of ceremonies kept the crowd laughing with his great sense of humor. He reminded the public to take pride in from their Mexican heritage. Mexico has made many cultural contributions to society. It is a county with many traditions, and extensive history. The event included dancers, singers, and mariachis. The event opened with the National Anthem sung by Caroline Crawford, followed by a performance by the Ballet Folklorico from Calabasas Middle School in #14 Pg.

The event included dancers, singers, and mariachis.

The event opened with the National Anthem sung by Caroline Crawford, followed by a performance by the Ballet Folklorico from Calabasas Middle School in Rio Rico.

The dancers wore beautiful colorful Mexican outfits. What better way to get the public excited than to encourage Mexican pride through an amazing singing performance

by Ruben Yarel Lerma who interpreted songs like “Yo Soy Mexicano” and “Como Mexico No Hay Dos”.

In between performances, 3 prestigious awards were given to three distinctive individuals

who have contributed to such great causes in our community.

The first recognition, “Angel De Independencia” was given to Mercedes Castro by the Consul General y Consul Adscrito for her contribution to providing shelter, and resources for women that have suffered from domestic violence.

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Next the Consul General and Mrs. Melendez provided Santos Yescas with the same award for his contribution to the Nogales Community Development and Consulado Mexicano.

Another community member who has dedicated her life to public service towards helping victims of domestic violence is Nidia Cervantes. She was awarded the “Othli” award for such trajectory into helping the community. After a night of entertainment, and special recognitions, the night came to a closing with a civic ceremony by the H. Cuerpo de Bomberos of Nogales Sonora, which included the traditional “El Grito de Independencia” performed by the Consul Jaime Paz Y Puente.

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Rio Rico High School Celebrates Homecoming 2015

Seniors: King: Kevin Romo Queen: Viridiana Salazar

Freshmen: Prince: Diego Soto Princess: Chantel Guzman #16 Pg.

The winning parade entry was the Sophomore Class entry, “Alice in Wonderland.�

Sophomores: Prince: Andre Greene Princess: Jesse Alvarez

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Juniors: Prince: Andres Tarriba Princess: Carolina Tovar

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McPherson recognized by the AZ Agriculture Teachers Association

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ichard McPherson, RRHS CTE Agriculture Science Instructor, was recognized at the SCVUSD No. 35 Governing Board meeting last night for receiving the Secondary Teacher-of-the-Year Award for the South Central District by the Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association. cPherson was recognized by the AZ Agriculture Teachers Association “for his efforts in making a positive difference in the lives of agriculture students at Rio Rico High School and throughout the State of Arizona.”

I admire and appreciate the outstanding Arizona high school agriculture educators who have championed our

cPherson teaches multiple courses at RRHS, including Introduction to Agriculture, Plant Science, Controlled Environmental Agriculture, Agriculture Leadership Development, and Basic Agriculture Mechanics. He also serves as a member of the high school’s Instructional Leadership Council. cPherson has also been a major contributor to the success of the Santa Cruz County Fair. He serves on the Santa Cruz County Fair Committee.

Mr. McPherson is extremely motivated and continuously explores additional opportunities for students in the classroom and community,” said RRHS CTE Director, Michele Poppen. “His enthusiasm and energy is contagious. He’s always looking to expand his repertoire so that he can offer more to his students. We are extremely lucky to have such a dedicated member of our team.”

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Happening Events-Oct. Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations – Sunday, October 4 & Saturday, October 24, 11 am – 3 pm Professional printer & 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. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Presentation: The Oteros: A Family of Firsts by Diana DeLugan - Sunday, October 11, 2 pm Join us for a presentation on the Otero family with a special recognition of Don Torivio de Otero in his role as 1) Arizona's first European private landowner; 2) Arizona's first European lay teacher; and 3) the first European private landowner to construct an irrigation system. Don Torivio was awarded his land grant on January 10, 1789, three months before George Washington became president of the United States. A petition documenting his many years as a teacher and his work building dams and ditches on his property is dated January 26, 1807. Both of these documents are stored in the National Archives Pacific Region and the land grant is the most ancient document in their holdings. Diana DeLugan, an eighth generation descendent, will speak on her illustrious ancestor in Otero Hall and will make available copies of her book on Arizona's first land grant. Refreshments will be served. Call 520-398-2252 to make your reservation today. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Park.

Anza Days Celebration - Saturday, October 17, 9 am - 4 pm This annual celebration commemorates Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza’s 1775 expedition from Tubac to the Pacific and the founding of San Francisco. Enjoy a colorful re-enactment on horseback of Anza’s expedition. It begins in Tumacácori with Spanish colonial cavalry drills at 9 am and Mass at 10 am in the Tumacácori Mission. Children’s activities include calligraphy and coloring, leather work, paper flower and basket making at the Tubac Presidio between 11 am and 3 pm. Starting at 11 am musicians and dancers will entertain at the Tubac Presidio, including an authentic Nueva España Fandango performance. The much anticipated “big event” of the Anza riders’ arrival takes place at noon. After a short horseback presentation, the riders will dismount and eat lunch and mingle. Riders will describe soldiers’ uniforms, civilian women’s dress, and specialized horse tack of the colonial period. The riders depart about 2:45 pm, and ride up to the steps of St. Ann's Church where the priest will bless them. With mariachis playing, the riders move off for San Francisco with shouts of Vaya con Dios! and Adios! For info call the Presidio, 520-398-2252. FREE admission.

Special Exhibit: "Anza Rides Again!" -- October 17, 2015 through September, 2016 This special exhibit celebrates the 40th anniversary of Arizona's 1975-1976 Bicentennial Re-enactment Ride, the 100th anniversary of the National Parks System, and the 240th anniversary of Juan Bautista de Anza's expedition to Alta California to found the city of San Francisco.

The exhibit consists of clothing and equipment used on the re-ride, along with original artifacts from the period of the Expedition. Rare items used to commemorate the re-ride will also be on exhibit. Included with Park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Teodoro ‘Ted’ Ramirez Artist-in-Residence Concert Series: Peter McLaughlin & Nick Coventry – Sunday, October 18, 2 pm National flat-picking guitar champion Peter McLaughlin and violinist, gypsy jazz aficionado and composer Nick Coventry will perform in Tubac's 1885 school house. An artist in residence with the Arizona Commission on the Arts, McLaughlin has performed with a variety of bands including The Sonoran Dogs. He toured nationally and internationally as guitarist and harmony vocalist with Laurie

Lewis’s band. Nick, at age 20, started his first gypsy swing band, “Les Gendarmes du Swing” and began writing and performing around his hometown of Goleta, California. In 2005 he travelled to the famous Djangofest at Samoissur-Seine, France to meet and play with the best European musicians of Gypsy jazz. This resulted in a series of tours around Spain, England, Scotland and Denmark with the Hot Club of Galicia. He's performed at the Djangofest in San Francisco with Gonzalo Bergara, as a guest with the John Jorgenson Quintet, and with Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan at Chicago’s Green Mill. Tickets $18 adults, free for children 14 and younger. Seating is limited, please call now for reservations, 520-398-2252.

Book Event: Gil Storms on Charles Poston's Reconnaissance in Sonora -- Saturday, October 24, 2 pm Charles D. Poston, the “Father of Arizona,” is known for his early settlement of Arizona, his ownership of one of Arizona’s first silver mining companies (headquartered in Tubac), and his efforts to make Arizona a U.S. territory.

He also was Arizona’s first superintendent of Indian affairs and first territorial delegate to Congress. But before any of these things happened, as a young man of twenty-eight, Poston led a daring and controversial expedition into Sonora and southern Arizona in 1854, in search of silver mines and a route for the American transcontinental railroad. In the process he met hostile Indians, wealthy landowners, and powerful politicians; endured starvation marches across the Sonoran desert; and founded what became Yuma, Arizona. Gil Storms will talk about Poston’s adventure, based upon his book Reconnaissance in Sonora: Charles D. Poston’s 1854 Exploration of Mexico and the Gadsden Purchase (University of Arizona Press, 2015). Call 520-398-2252 to make your reservation today. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Park. w w w.bordereco.com

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