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Community AmbassadorNHS Student Joshua Sanchez

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Luminaria Home Care

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Announcement We need you be a part of our community"This is your opportunity to shine" Be a part of our "Border Eco community Facebook Campaign." Border Eco would like to invite community members to please post a picture on our Facebook account and encourage friends to like their picture and us on Facebook. Each month we will feature a picture of any community member who helps us generate the most likes on our Facebook page.

We will feature your picture, a brief interview on our magazine and Facebook page. This will help us build our fan base, while at the same time help put you on the spotlight. Remember likes have to be directly your photo and our page in order for your picture to be selected.

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People who “Echo”-Linda Manjarrez

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2017 Back to School Blitz The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District is grateful to all those individuals and organizations who contributed to their annual “Back to School Blitz.” The “Blitz,” is a Saturdaymorning event, held just before the start of the school year at one of the schools.

The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District hosts a “onestop” back-to-school supplies and services for their students.

Every item given or service provided to students is donated by our local community organizations.

With the support of local organizations the school district is able to serve over 800 students by distributing school uniform shirts, school supply kits, student immunizations, sports physical and visits to the dental services.

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“We sincerely appreciate your efforts in making this another wonderful success,” said Lizzie Menefee coordinator of the event.

Major financial contributors to this year’s event were Rio Rico Sanitation, Las Trankas Mexican Restaurant, Desert Diamond Casino and Entertainment, Santa Cruz Board of Realtors, Safeway Foundation, Nickel’s Diner, Calixtro Distributors, Residents of Rio Rico, Friends of SCVUD #35 Foundation, Camoa Enterprises Inc., and Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Menefee.

The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District would like to thank the following contributors who distributed items and services: American SW Credit Union AZ Youth Partnership AZ Department of Public Safety AZ @ Work SCC Boys & Girls Scouts Carondelet Health Network Club Scouts #508 Calabasas School

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Coatimundi Middle School City of Nogales Expect More AZ Family Resource Center First Things First Girl Scouts #1385 KNOG Manantial Liberty Utilities Mariposa Family Learning Center Mariposa Community Health Center Mariposa Maternal Child Health Mariposa Platicamos Salud Mariposa Health Services Mountain View Elementary Peter Piper Pizza Rio Rico Head Start Rio Rico High School Rio Rico Fire Department Rio Rico High School Band Teachers Int’l Taekwondo Academy San Cayetano Elementary Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District Smile Dental Santa Cruz Parent Love Connection Santa Cruz Cardinals SCC Provisional Community College District SCC One Stop Career Center SCC Sheriff's Office SCC Superintendent of Schools SCC Board of Supervisors SCC Workforce Development SCVUSD No. 35 Pre-schools Sodexo Santa Cruz Valley Education Association Tubac Fire Department Tumacacori National Park United Way of SCC

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NUSD JUMP BACK 2 SCHOOL

It takes a village to raise a child.For several months, local organizations have been meeting monthly to help plan for the Jump Back 2 School event. It is an opportunity for local organizations and community leaders to work in collaboration to host an event to help local families in need.

It is estimated that the average family spends approximately $400.00 dollars in back to school supplies but not all families can afford such an expense especially if they have more than one child.

In Santa Cruz County, it is estimated that the average median income of a family of 4 is $ 29,710. Local organizations have been hosting the Jump Back 2 School event for several years now. This was their 5th Annual Jump Back 2 School event. The event was originally spearheaded

by Safeway along with other local non-profit organizations.

The day started early for several families and students in anticipation for the Jump Back 2 School event.

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Families and students waited patiently outside the cafeteria as early at 7:00 a.m. Meanwhile, inside the gymnasium local organizations were setting up their tables and school supplies.

The cafeteria doors opened at 9:00 a.m.

NUSD staff let families know they would start calling out students by school. The school principals from the elementary and middle school greeted their students. Each of the school principals helped to register students, so they could participate in the back to school event. Students who participated in the event received school supplies, uniforms, and a bag of lunch on their way out.

The ultimate goal of this event is to help prepare students for a successful new school year.

NUSD JUMP BACK 2 SCHOOL The Jump Back 2 School Planning Committee would like to thank the following local organizations for their continued support: Safeway Making Connections 4U Nogales Unified School District NUSD Title 1 Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Nogales Fire Department The City of Nogales Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Santa Cruz County Office of Superintendent Santa Cruz County Recorder's Office McDonald's Peter Piper Pizza JcPenney UniSource Energy Services Women's Club

Santa Cruz County Board of Realtors Atlas Logistics Making Connections 4U Border Eco Magazine Southwest Food Services CSL Plasma First Things First Nogales Mexican Consulate/ Consulado de Mexico A Step Above School of Performing Arts U of A South Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College District Mariposa Community Health Center / Eligibility Department Community Health Associates

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Arizona@Work Mariposa Community Health Center/Center Baha'i Faith in Nogales Circles Of Peace Boys and Girls Club United Way of Santa Cruz County Pinal Hispanic Council Behavioral Health Services Arizona Minerals Inc. Radio Manantial KNOG Gene Morris Nogales Hall of Fame

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Community Ambassador NHS Student Joshua Sanchez

A student from Nogales High School was recently selected

by Governor Ducey’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family to represent Santa Cruz County.

Joshua Sanchez a 17-year old senior at Nogales High School was selected to be a community ambassador to help lead service projects, develop initiatives and lead his peers in solving social challenges facing Arizona youth.

Governor Ducey's Office of Youth, Faith and Family announced on July 13th, the appointment of the Governor's Youth Commission (GYC) class of 2017 - 2018, with representation from all fifteen counties. Fifty-one high school sophomores, juniors and seniors were appointed and will play a vital role inspiring Arizona's youth to "take the lead" in their communities. The GYC has chosen to focus on substance abuse, bullying, teen dating violence, distracted driving, and civics education in their respective counties.

"I am proud to appoint these young leaders and to give them the opportunity to serve as community ambassadors," stated Governor Doug Ducey.

"Each year, I am impressed by the commission member's accomplishments for Arizona and look forward to what they will achieve this school year."

Through innovative programs, events, and campaigns, the GYC has served our state since 1989. For the third year in a row, the GYC helped the state of Arizona achieve its number one ranking in the world in youth led service projects.

Last year the youth in Arizona logged over 70,234 service hours on the BeSeenBeHeard. az.gov website, and hosted 1,200 Arizona youth at Youth Leadership Day.

"Solutions to many of Arizona's most pressing social issues requires us to inspire our next generation to take the lead and make a positive impact. This is exactly what the GYC accomplishes for Arizona," stated Debbie Moak, Director of the Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family. "Over the past two and a half years the GYC has continually inspired me in my work through this office and in the community - I could not be prouder of their accomplishments."

New commissioners will have the ability to work alongside the Governor Ducey's Office of Youth, Faith and Family to lead service projects, develop initiatives and lead their peers in solving social challenges facing Arizona youth.

The commission inspires and empowers all Arizona youth to lead and participate in local volunteer programs and raise community awareness on statewide issues.

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People that "echo" Linda Manjarrez

For the month of August, Border Eco selected for their people that “echo” piece Linda Manjarrez. She is the regional program director for Luminaria Home Care Services. Mrs. Manjarrez has been working with Lutheran Social Services for more than 10 years.She is a college graduate with an Associates Degree in Business.

Linda has over 21 years of extensive experience working in the field of gerontology.“I know personally some of the challenges many caregivers face when caring for their loved ones.

I am always looking for new venues to help the elderly and children with special needs in our community,” said Manjarrez.

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She is an active community member who understands some of the challenges families with limited resources face when caring for their loved ones. The high cost of healthcare has made it difficult for local families to have access to the services their loved ones need in order to lead normal healthy lives. Linda has made it her lifetime career helping seniors and people with disabilities find the resources they need so they are able to lead fulfilling lives.

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“I have been working with Lutheran Social Services/Luminaria Home Care for several years now. I am very passionate about the work we do in Southern Arizona. I am honored to work for an organization who is dedicated to serving those in need,said Manjarrez.

Luminaria Home Care Services was recently recognized by the City of Nogales and the Chamber of Commerce for their great customer service.

Mrs. Manjarrez immigrated from Nogales, Sonora Mexico to Nogales, Arizona in 1977. She is married and has two sons ages 18 and 23 years-old.

Her youngest son is currently a senior at Nogales High School.

Her oldest son is currently a student at the University of Arizona.

Luminaria Home Care Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization also known as Luminaria Home Care. This nonprofit organization has been serving Santa Cruz County for over 12 years. Their mission is to demonstrate kindness, do justice and serve those in need. Luminaria Home Care provides an array of quality care services to seniors and individuals with disabilities, so they are able to live at home and maintain their highest level of independence.

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by Luminaria Home Care are focused in helping individuals gain their independence through in-home services, which include personal care, housekeeping and organization, transportation and errands, grocery shopping and meal preparation, habilitation and skill development, companionship and respite care for family members.

They also offer training and support for family caregivers of seniors and individuals with disabilities. “We have great staff here at Luminaria Home Care. We have staff who is dedicated to serving those in need. Everything they do for their clients comes from the heart,� said Linda Manjarrez Regional Director for Southern Arizona.

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These services are funded through ALTCS, Pima Council on Aging, DCS and DDD. Luminaria Home Care like many other nonprofit organizations are dedicated to the communities they serve. Therefore, continued support from the community can help organizations like these continue to serve those vulnerable populations through donations of adult diapers, bottled water, blankets or monetary support.

For information on how to help please contact them at: Local office: (520)281-9240 1-844-644-3351 To drop off any donations at their site: 557 E. Frontage Rd. Nogales, Az. 85621 Visit their website at: www.lss-sw.org

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“Music and Miracles” Concert to Benefit Children Nogales native Evan Kory is once again bringing some of his professional friends to perform a beautiful program of operatic arias, lieder, folk music, and solo piano works.

“Music and Miracles is the kick-off fundraising event for St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic’s Annual Cleft Palate/ Cleft Lip Mission. Lifechanging surgeries are performed at Hospital CIMA in Hermosillo, Mexico by doctors from Children’s Surgery International of Minneapolis. St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic partners with these two organizations to change the lives of about 60 children each year. On Friday, August 25, pianist Evan Kory and friends will be in Nogales for the fifth time.

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Evan Kory will spend the 2017-2018 season as Artist in Residence at the Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts in Patagonia, AZ where he will be teaching and performing solo and chamber music recitals at the BenderlyKendall Opera House. Both a pianist and harpsichordist, Evan has a vivid repertoire ranging from the renaissance and baroque to the present.

His primary interest is exploring the last four centuries on historical keyboard instruments. He has performed at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, Leipzig Bach Archive.

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The Kosciuszko Foundation, Conservatoire de Musique du Québec à Montréal, St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York, and the Lyceum of Arts Recital Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Proclaimed a “gifted young tenor” by the New York Times, the Grammy Awardwinning Joshua Guerrero continues to thrill audiences both in the opera house and on the concert stage.

An alumnus of the much esteemed Domingo-ColburnStein young artist program of Los Angeles Opera, Joshua has received numerous accolades including the 2017 Plácido Domingo Award, given to Hispanics in the music community.

Happening Events-August 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.

“Music and Miracles Concet to Benefit Children” Friday, August 25, pianist Evan Kory and friends will be in Nogales for the fifth time. Tickets are $50 which includes the concert and reception with beverages and hors d’oeuvres. The concert begins at 6:30 pm at the First Baptist Church of Nogales at 1916 N. Frank Reed Rd., Nogales, AZ. Tickets are available at St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic, 75 W. Calle de las Tiendas, Ste. 129B, Green Valley; La Cinderella Shop, Mariposa Center, Nogales, Ariona.

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