March 2018

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CONNECTING SOUTHERN ARIZONA

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2018 NEHS Induction of New Members

March Madness

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People that “Echo” Alberto Durazo

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Making an Impact Pinal Hispanic Council

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Stephen Schadler Tapped as Finalist for National Coach

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Spelling Bee 2018

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San Cayetano Elementary Hosts 2018 NEHS Induction of New Members

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People that “Echo” Alberto Durazo

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Pinal Hispanic Council “Making an Impact”

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Stephen Schadler Tapped as Finalist for National Coach of the Year

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Happening Events-March

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Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee 2018 The Santa Cruz County Superintendent’s Office hosted their 2018 Spelling Bee Contest.

The event was held on Friday, February 2, 2018. The event coordinators: Marisol Chiquete-Bolaina, and Julie A. Ulrich. It was held at the Santa Cruz County Complex. The Spelling Bee began with a pledge of allegiance followed with a warm welcome by the Santa Cruz County Superintendent Alfredo I. Velasquez. The event was well attended by students, parents, teachers, and judges who enjoyed a fun filled day of surprises and prizes.

Larry Frederick from Lincoln Elementary School was the pronouncer of the Spelling Bee. The Spelling Bee had 5 judges those included: Honorable Judge Emilio Velasquez, Santa Cruz County Attorney George Silva, Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr, Border Patrol Agent Alan Regalado, and Jovanna Lopez a State Farm Insurance Agent. The Spelling Bee had approximately 24 students participate, including the winner and runner up.

The winner Jian Tatil will prepare to participate in the Arizona Spelling Bee in March.

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2018 Spelling Bee Winner

2018 Spelling Bee Runner Up : Mariah Teel 8th grader from Little Red School

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Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee 2018

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San Cayetano Elementary Celebrates 2018 NEHS Induction of New Members San Cayetano Elementary inducted 21 new members into the National Elementary Honor Society and welcomed back 3 from last year.

“Membership in the San Cayetano Elementary chapter of the National Honor Society has been earned by candidates through the effective demonstration of the four qualities that serve as standards for the Society,” said Miranda Valencia, San Cayetano NEHS Advisor. “The qualities include scholarship, character, leadership and service.”

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The evening began with the presentation of Colors by the RRHS JROTC, followed by a welcome and opening remarks by Mimi Renteria, San Cayetano Principal.

Guest speaker was Connie Williams with Friends of the Santa Cruz River Association and Anza Trail Coalition. Williams was invited because of her work in promoting among young audiences the importance of taking care of our natural resources.

“We are happier when we focus on something other than ourselves,” said Williams.

“Community service helps us meet new people, and most importantly, we make our communities a better place to live.”

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Students (Teachers, Grade, Returning/ New NEHS Member): Penelope J. Johnson, President (Connuck, 5th, Returning) Victoria Velasco, Vice President (Olivas, 5th, Returning) Luna Yoder, Treasurer (Olivas, 5th, Returning) Anaili Zepeda, Secretary (Galasso, 5th, New) Kailey Aguirre (Kridler, 4th, , New) Sophia Badillo (Kridler, 4th, New) Jessence Callejo (Kridler, 4th, New) Raquel Carrillo (Crowlie, 4th, New) Donaxi Cervantes (Crowlie, 4th, New) Diego Gomez (Simmons, 4th, New) Grecia Corella (De La Cruz, 4th, New) Naomi Gonzalez (De La Cruz, 4th, New) Pablo Guevara (Kridler, 4th, New) Victoria Lamadrid (Simmons, 4th, New)

San Cayetano Elementary Celebrates 2018 NEHS Induction of New Members

Alma Romero (Kridler, 4th, New) Julianna Santa Cruz (Kridler, 4th, New) Ricardo Semidey (Herrera, 5th, New) Suzette TrujilloLira (Simmons, 4th, New) Karol Valdez (Galasso, 5th, New) Robert Navarro (Kridler, 4th, New)

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“People that Echo-Aberto Durazo” This month’s people that “echo” recognizes Alberto Durazo. It is estimated that nearly 50 percent of all Americans ages 15 to 54 experience a psychiatric disorder at some point in their lives. He is a strong advocate for people who struggle with mental health issues. “I can honestly say working in the field of mental health can be a challenging but also a very rewarding career. I enjoy helping children, adults and families in my community.

It is often challenging as our community often lacks the resources to help these families,” said Alberto Durazo. He has extensive experience working in the field of behavioral health. He has been working this field for over 20 years.

Alberto Durazo has a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology from the Universidad de Sonora with a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Mexico. He started his career in behavioral health working in Hermosillo Sonora for the Carlos Nava Hospital with substance abuse and severe mentally ill patients.He later moved to Nogales, Arizona where he first started working for SEABHS as case manager.

After SEABHS left the area in 2010, he started working for Pinal Hispanic Council as a therapist for children and adults.Mr. Durazo is the current clinical supervisor for Pinal Hispanic Council. He oversees 9 clinical staff at the Nogales site. “I am extremely grateful to all my staff Melody Gastelum, Lillian Oropesa, Barbara Maldonado, Edna Olea, Cristal Olmos, Maria Villa, Gabriela Robles, Erika Mezquita, Hugo Robles, Cesar Grijalva, Jose Luis Robles y Rene Grijalva for all their efforts in working with our members and helping our community,” said Alberto Durazo.

“We find it fulfilling to work in the field of mental health because we see firsthand directly the positive impact we have on others. Our goal is to provide ou community with the resources they need to make their lives better,” said Alberto Durazo.

Durazo is originally from Hermosillo Sonora, Mexico.

He was brought up in a humble low income household.

He clearly remembers how his parents struggled with making ends meet, which inspired him to seek higher education.

Alberto Durazo has been happily married for 6 years to Jany Mendez. He has two children a boy 6 years-old attending kinder at Coronado School a daughter 4 years-old attending preschool in Rio Rico. He is a supportive parent involved in his son’s school.

He attends all meetings, fundraisers and events.

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Pinal Hispanic Making an Impact From the moment you walk into Pinal Hispanic Council members are made to feel welcomed. This speaks volumes about the type of help you will receive.Pinal Hispanic Council has been in Santa Cruz County for 7 years. It was founded as a grassroots organization focusing on education and behavioral health.

In 1987 , PHC began to develop and implement a comprehensive continuum of care for behavioral health services. In 1990 PHC opened a clinic in Eloy, another clinic opened in 1991 in Coolidge and another in Casa Grande in 2000. PHC has expanded to 5 locations Coolidge, Casa Grande, Eloy, Douglas and Nogales. PHC is a Latino base organization promoting a strength based culture of advocacy, while empowering its members to live healthy productive lives.

PHC offers a full and integrated continuum of behavioral health services.

This allows for placing individuals in the most appropriate level of treatment for their needs, and allowing step down to other services depending on specific situations. PHC recruits qualified and competent behavioral health staff to accurately assess, diagnose and treat most mental health and substance abuse problems.

Treatment is available for individuals suffering from: depression, anxiety, grief, obsessive compulsive disorder, alcohol abuse/dependency, drug abuse/dependency, anger management, family conflicts, domestic violence and child behavior problems.

PHC supports other organizations in the community, PHC provides outpatient services to children, youth, adults, elder and families who are experiencing issues related to mental health, domestic violence, child abuse, and relationships. The agency also provides education, information, referral and advocacy services. PHC values its ability to collaborate with community entities to ensure quality services. Each facility has a wellness program to develop an integrated approach to healing and personal improvement.

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“We have so many success stories where members are able to return to their lives.

It is so gratifying to see how much we have improved the lives of our members. We support them sometimes with food boxes, and advocate for them to get them the proper services,” said Alberto Durazo Clinical Supervisor.

PHC has 13 staff members currently employed in Santa Cruz County. It is a Latino led organization, which focuses on cultural concepts like la familia and the extended family, while embracing the values and concepts of mutual understanding, empowering its members to use their skills and resources. “Interacting with individuals who have overcome so much is not only humbling but inspiring. We have faith in the people we work with as they will go on to live a life that is meaningful to them,” said Alberto Durazo Clinical Supervisor.

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Stephen Schadler Tapped as Finalist for National Coach of the Year The National High School Athletic Coaches Association announced last week the advancement of Stephen Schadler from Rio Rico High School as a finalist for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) national coach of the year in the sport of Boys Cross Country.

Eight finalists in this sports category from across the nation will be honored during The National Coach of the Year Awards Banquet which will take place at the National High School Athletic Coaches Association’s national convention at the Ramkota Hotel in Sioux Falls, SD on the evening of June 27, 2018. The highlight of the banquet will be the naming of the NHSACA national coach of the year in nineteen recognized sports categories.

Coach Schadler was nominated for this national honor by his state’s high school coaches’ association.

This selection was based on longevity, service to high school athletics, honors, championship years, and winning percentage. The nominees and finalists are evaluated by experts in the field of coaching using a sport-specific rubric to assign points in each category.

The National High School Athletic Coaches Association is the oldest coaches’ association in the nation formed by coaches, for coaches, and has been recognizing national coaches of the year since 1978.

In addition to volunteering his time as the high school’s boys cross country coach, Schadler serves as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction Follow us of Facebook: Border Eco and Assessment for Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35.

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CENTERS Challenger 901 E. Calle Meyer Nogales, AZ 85621 (520) 761-4331 Nogales Neighborhood 125 E. Madison Ave. Nogales, AZ 85621/ (520) 287-2060 Additional Program: Early Head Start Home Based Rio Rico 1412 W. Frontage Rd. Rio Rico, AZ 85648 (520) 761-8063 Western Head Start 686 N. Western Ave. Nogales, AZ 85621 (520) 287-3662 Additional Program: Early Head Start Home Based Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Fabiola Palazuelos 520-623-2512- Extension 77369

Happening Events-March TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS-ARTS SPEAK PROGRAM MARCH 1 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM $8 Jointh conversation with Felice House on “Reimagining the Western with Female Leads.

O’ODHAM TASH (O’ODHAM DAY) March 4 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm O’odham Tash (O’odham Day) Art, music, crafts, and heritage. Celebrate the original residents of Tumacácori.

GATHERING OF POETESSES OF BOTH NOGALES 2018 MARCH 8 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Free The Consulate General of Mexico and the Cultural Arts Committee of Nogales, Arizona are pleased to present the “Encuentro de Poetisas de Ambos Nogales 2018” (Gathering of Poetesses of Both Nogales 2018), as part of the celebrations of the 2nd edition of Women’s Week.

SPRING ARTWALK – MAR. 10 & 11 March 10 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tubac Village, 1 Tubac Road Tubac, AZ 85646 U Spring ArtWalk is an event that invites visitors to explore the local working artist studios and fine art galleries for which Tubac is renowned. Meet the artists and enjoy special exhibits, receptions and art demonstrations.

TUBAC’S FIRST ANNUAL SANTA GERTRUDIS DAY! MARCH 17 @ 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM $2 - $7 Celebrate the Feast Day of Santa Gertrudis, for whom the Presidio’s chapel was named. Santa Gertrudis was a Belgian nun and her name graced the church in Tubac from 1767 to 1917. Even the St. Ann’s structure is believed to have Belgian architectural influences. Experience an architectural discussion tour of St. Ann’s, an exhibition of local art about historic, religious and architectural subjects, watch Anza and his soldiers reenact the start of the famous ride to San Fransico, hear lectures about the ambulance wagon and see demonstrations on wagon wheel making. The first lecture begins at 10:30 but events will run throughout the day until 4 pm. Includes all day admission to tour the Presidio. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252.

ANNUAL PICNIC FOR THE TUBAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY MARCH 24 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Free Annual picnic at the Rio Rico Golf Course, which is located on the old Calabasas Town site, on Saturday, March 24 from 12 to 3. Guest Speaker is historian, Dwight Thibodeaux. Dwight will talk about Calabasas and its connection to early ranching, railroading, the mission and the Santa Rita Hotel. He will also lead a tour of these sites on the property.

“IMPRESSIONS OF THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER” PASTEL EXHIBIT, DEMO AND WITH SUSAN FLANAGAN MARCH 31 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Free A Rio Compartido/Shared River event, resident artist Susan Flanagan will exhibit the framed pastels she completed during her two week exploration of the Santa Cruz River and demonstrate pastel techniques for capturing the unique flora and fauna, habitat and culture heritage sustained by the binational Santa Cruz River.

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The Santa Cruz County Attorney reminds you to report violence!

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