July 2017

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1st Edition of the “Tardes de Veracruz”

“4th of July”

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4th Annual Public Safety Awards

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People that “echo” Michelle Rene Jacquez

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Southern Arizona Autism Association

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2nd Annual Pharma Camp

Santa Cruz County School Superintendent, Alfredo VelĂĄsquez and the Healthy Students Grant sponsored the second annual Pharm Camp for county 7th and 8th grade students who want to pursue a career in the fields of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. This camp was held June 19th through the 22nd, and was housed at the Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College. The camp is directed by Dr. Theodore Tong, Associate Dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Tong along with his associates and Pharmacy student counselors organize four days of engaging activities for 25 young STEM enthusiasts. Partners included the Community College, Mariposa Community Health Center, Walgreen’s Pharmacy, and Southwest Foods. These organizations provided space for the camp, workplace tours, panel discussions with doctors, dentists, nurses, and pharmacists, and fun, interactive activities. Twice daily, Southwest Foods delivered snacks and lunch and the friendly staff at the community college welcomed students and families in to the building with a smile.

Pharm Camp is a community outreach program presented by the University of Arizona.

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Dr. Tong and his team offer this opportunity in small communities to help spark an interest in kids and expose them to new knowledge they otherwise may not have access to. Camp staff plan hands-on activities, field trips, laboratory exercises, and discussions. Students worked in the Chemistry Lab outfitted from head to toe in protective and sanitary equipment and were able to make hand sanitizer, lip balm, and toothpaste. An experiment held outside during excessive heat proved sunscreen with a SPF of 50 was going to provide the most protection for our skin- the largest organ in our body. The campers not only did activities, but they were also taught a variety of different things from, the history of drug discovery and traditional medicine, to learning skills that require the use of calculations and pharmaceutical tools and measurements. Guest speakers from Poison Control shared important facts about venomous creatures of the Southwestern region and the danger of tobacco use.

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The Pharm Camp students continued their learning experience studying germs and bacteria and swabbed doorknobs and water fountains with Q-tips to test where the most germs could be hiding and how quickly bacteria can grow. As a culminating project, campers prepared skits to show their families and community what they had learned from this camp. Topics ranged from sun safety, to poison control, to how to dispose of unused medication properly.

The campers received a University of Arizona College of Pharmacy T-shirt, hat, and a group photo to always remember the new friendships they built. It was a terrific chance for middle school students to meet people from other schools before they get to high school. Campers were thrilled with the wealth of information they acquired at Pharm Camp 2017. This experience indeed was both entertaining and educational.

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1st EDITION OF THE “TARDES DE VERACRUZ” The General Consulate of Mexico, the Arts and Cultural Committee of Nogales, Arizona, Bowman Senior Residences, Nogales Community Development, Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County and Kory Mercantile, hosted a successful first edition of the "Evenings of Veracruz "At Bowman Senior Residences.

Since April 24th, an enthusiastic group of 10 members of the community took danzón classes, which were taught by the Nogalian Master Eduardo Talavera. These classes were held at the General Consulate of Mexico for free.

Part of the repertoire executed by the “danzoneros” was:“Danzón 2”, “Nereidas”,“Juárez should not have died”,“Almonds”, “My cute Veracruz”, “When the cornettin sings”,“Salón Mexico” Others.

More than 200 members of the community had the opportunity to enjoy the presence of the talented singer and guitarist Iván Orellana, as well as the folkloric ballet, composed of 10 young people from Nogales, Sonora, led

by Maestro Eduardo Talavera.

The ambiance of Veracruz covered the facilities of Bowman Senior Residences, as attendees tasted a delicious cup of the traditional "Great Café de la Parroquia" and sweet bread.

Additionally, the services of the Health Window and the Financial Advisory Window of the Consulate General of Mexico were available.

The General Consulate of Mexico invites the community of Ambos Nogales to watch the second edition of the "Tardes de Veracruz", planned for the coming months.

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4th Annual Public Safety Officer Awards The Rotary Club of Nogales hosted their 4th Annual Public Safety Officers Awards Dinner on Friday, June 9th 2017 at the Quality Hotel Americana.

The event recognized 15 public safety officers within Santa Cruz County for their service. Family, friends, and colleagues attended the event to show their support to the officers recognized for dedication and hard work in the public sector. The tables and room were decorated in patriotic colors.

The event started with a welcome to attendees and their families from the keynote event chair Robert Astengo. In attendance were a variety of uniformed men and women representing public service agencies within the county.The ceremony included a musical performance by the Nogales High School Mariachi Apache and the singing of the national anthem by Cameron Jeong. Followed by a benediction from Deacon David Rojas.

The event concluded with a dinner and award presentation. The awards were awarded by Abelardo Duran, President of the Rotary Club of Nogales and Ed Suckley, Past President. More than 50 prizes were given out to attendees.

The 3 major sponsors of this event:Santa Cruz County Attorney Office, City of Nogales, Santa Cruz County Sheriff ’s Office. Several businesses across Santa Cruz County also helped to sponsor this event. The participating agencies included: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Arizona Department of Transportation, U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff ’s Office, Patagonia Town Marshal, Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office, U.S. Border Patrol, Nogales Police Department, Nogales Fire Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Tubac Fire District, Arizona Rangers, Coronado National Forest Nogales Ranger District, Arizona Game and Fish.

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People that "echo"Michelle Rene Jacquez This month’s people that “echo” in Santa Cruz County choice is an individual who has dedicated herself to advocating for children and adults with autism. Michelle Rene Jacquez is president of the Southern Arizona Autism Association.

She was born in Tucson, Arizona but raised in Nogales, Arizona.

She is currently a parent leader for the Raising Special Kids Organization, and head of the Special Olympics AZ Adults Association.

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“I am blessed. I have a child with highly functioning autism who has taught me a lot about autism and the importance of helping other families,” said Mrs. Jacquez.

She is mother of 6 year-old Gregory Isaac with autism.

Mrs. Jacquez personally knows some of the challenges parents with children who have autism face. Services for children with autism in rural areas are scarce.

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Southern Arizona Autism is a valuable resource to the community as they collaborate with local organizations to make sure children and young adults with autism are able to lead happy and productive lives. “As president of Southern Arizona Autism, I oversee the daily functions of the organization.

Those include event planning and fundraising for the organization. I also facilitate meetings for local support groups. I conduct home visits to help connect families to local and state organizations to the services they need,” said Mrs. Jacquez.

The Southern Arizona Autism Association is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization providing autism awareness in Santa Cruz County.

They advocate for families and children living with autism.

Their main goal is to provide awareness throughout Santa Cruz County through education and training.

The organization formed in 2013. They currently serve 200 families throughout Southern Arizona and Sonora Mexico.

They offer an array of programs including a support group for parents of children and young adults with special needs.

The programs they offer include: Ipad/ tablet gifting program to help aid children who are nonverbal to communicate. Bullying education and training for parents with special needs children.

The programs they offer include: Ipad/ tablet gifting program to help aid children who are nonverbal to communicate.

Bullying education and training for parents with special needs children. Special Olympics Arizona for adults/self-direction and self-advocacy groups.

The support group meets twice a month offering parent education, training, and community events. These services are offered at no cost the community.

Southern Arizona Autism Association host their yearly World Autism Awareness Day Celebration every April.

They also host a Show and Shine Car Show yearly to help raise funds to help provide therapy services to children and young adults living with autism. Sponsorships and donations are what help to support this program in our county.

The Southern Arizona Autism board of directors are composed of 5 volunteers. The members are: Michelle Jacquez-President, Richard BrennanTreasurer, Dr. Tanya Henry, Dr. Frank Bejarano, and Cliff Roberts. w w w.bordereco.com

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“I enjoy helping families who have children or young adults living with autism. Parents often have questions in regards to the services available to them.

They feel overwhelmed by some of the challenges they face.

Parents usually have questions in regards to IEP’s, respite care or occupational therapy.

My role within the organization is to help families navigate the system to get the services they need for their son or daughter,” said Michelle Jacquez.

For information about the services Southern Arizona Autism Association offers, please contact them at: (520) 477-1227 or email info@soazaa.org Don’t forget to visit their website for more information at: www. soazaa.org Southern Arizona Autism Association needs your support.

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Jump Back 2 School Planning

The Jump Back 2 School Committee met Wednesday, June 21st to continue with their planning of their back to school event. According to the National Federation Survey (2010), the cost to prepare a child for their first day of school is $422.00 dollars. Not every family can afford such an expense, especially if they have more than one child. As a result, non-profit organizations, local business, and the Nogales School District work in collaboration to host a back to school event yearly, to help provide schools supplies to children in need within the Nogales School District. The goal is to have children equipped and ready for the first day of school. The event is not open to the public. School district staff help identify the children, and families in need within the district. Families are mailed an invitation by the school district with a ticket inviting them to attend the school event. The event serves children from kinder through 5th grade. This year the back to school event will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017, from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at the Ray Molera Gymnasium. The planning committee needs your help. If you would like to donate school supplies or become a sponsor contact us at: admin@makingconnections4u.org

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Happening Events-July Ongoing Special Exhibit: Tubac’s Pioneer Families and the CATASTROPHE of Baca Float No. 3 This ground breaking exhibit tells the story of how local homesteaders lost their lands to real estate speculators and political actions beyond their control. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free Ongoing Exhibit: Unique 1800’s Ambulance This exhibit at the Tubac Presidio is a rare original 1800’s period carriage called an ambulance. It has been restored and modified to replicate the ambulance that Phocion R. Way, an engraver from Cincinnati, Ohio, rode on from Mesilla on the Rio Grande River to Tucson in June of 1858. Many other figures in Tubac’s Territorial history arrived here on this type of vehicle because of its comfort and speed. Our ambulance was restored over thirteen months by Hanson Wheel and Wagon in Letcher, South Dakota and is the only known vehicle of its type on display anywhere in the world.

Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Art Exhibit: The Arizona Cavalcade of History – The Alan B. Davis Gallery is open with 16 paintings by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt, each depicting a significant event in Arizona’s colorful history. The paintings and their historical narratives were featured as a special 16-part “Cavalcade of History” series in Arizona Highways magazine from 1987 through 1990. Arizona Highways remembers this series as “among the magazine’s most remembered illustrations.” The giclée reproductions on canvas were donated to the Tubac Historical Society in memory of longtime Tubac resident and businessman Alan B. Davis. The collection is on permanent display at the Tubac Presidio’s Otero Hall. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Jump Back 2 School- Saturday, July 15, 2017 The back to school event hosted by local community organizations and the Nogales Unified School District. The back to school event is not open to the public, it is only by invtation. Children selected to participate will be notified by mail to attend the event. The event will be held on Saturday, July 15,2017 from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Rio Rico School Blitz- Saturday, July 29, 2017 The back to school event is hosted by the Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35. Back to School Blitz is scheduled for Saturday, July 29th at Calabasas School from 8:00a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event is open children within the school district only. Through community donations, the event provides needed services (immunizations, sports physicals, haircuts, etc.), clothing (uniform shirts, socks, underwear, etc.), school supplies (backpacks, rulers, notebook paper, crayons, pencils, etc.), hygiene kits (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.) and more to every SCVUSD student who attends the event. For more information contact: Lizzie Z. Menefee, Coordinator/lmenefee@scv35.org, 520-375-8403 lmenefee@scv35.org

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