Border Eco Magazine- August 2015

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CONNECTING SOUTHERN ARIZONA

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People the “Echo” Margie Fish

Border Eco Updates CONTENT Border Eco would like to say thank you to its advertisers. Your support has helped us to continue with our mission and vision, which is to change public pereception of our bordertown. For years, Santa Cruz County has always been associated with drug smuggling, drug tunnels, and corruption. Our magazine is dedicated to changing the way people perceive our bordertown by including stories on people, businesses, services, programs, events, and non-profit organizations that make a difference in Santa Cruz County. Thank you for your continued support.

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Rio Rico School Blitz

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SCCF Nogales Kids’ Farmers’ Market Grant

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Orenccios is well known now for its delicious tasting Italian food. Formerly known as Toscanos opened its doors to the public a year ago. It has gradually built a good customer base.

Customers looking for great tasting Italian food don’t need to travel to outside Santa Cruz County. Their speciality is their excellent tasting Italian food but have also included in their menu a variety of plates. Their main customer base are locals, and people from the produce industry.

Germán Cañez is the owner of Orenccios. The idea of opening an Italian restaurant in Nogales, Arizona came from his brother. Luis Cañez owns an Italian restaurant in Nogales, Sonora Mexico.

His brother encouraged him to open a restaurant in Nogales. Orencios has been extremely successful as they offer a broad variety of dishes in their menu.

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The restaurant is elegantly decorated , in a casual, and comfortable setting.

Customers feel welcome as they walk in, they are greeted by a hostess. Customers are presented with a menu filled with a variety of dishes, to please most Italian cravings.

Servers are well-trained to provide the best customer service. They are ready to please, offering suggestions to suit any mood, and food craving.

Orenccios also offers customers the opportunity to host their special events such as baby showers, marriage proposals, family events, or important meetings there.

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On Tuesday June 9th, the Ambos Nogales Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted one of their meetings there. Those in attendance were Lea Marquez Peterson President Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Román Campuzano Vice-President of Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Haidee Joy Nogales Coordinator.

For daily menu updates and to find out what is happening at Toscanos you can follow them on Facebook at: "Orenccios Ristorante Terraza." To host an event or make a reservation please contact us at: (520) 2815724. For great food and a relaxing atmosphere visit us at: 1855 N Grand Ave, Nogales, Arizona.

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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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b u l C s l r i G & Boys

The Boys and Girls Club opened its doors to the public on May 23, 1993. The club opened mainly with the support of teachers, community members and the 4-H Young America cares program. The club began with 2 part-time employees with the rest being volunteers. The club later expanded to 4 full-time and 9 part-time employees.

The current building they are located in was originally used by the National Guard Armory, then by the Nogales High School as an auto shop. It was later used as a storage for the city,to what eventually it is today. The Boys and Girls Club has plenty of children, and young people who attend the club as well as volunteers.

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Many of the young people there started as volunteers, they are now known as the VIP’s (Very important Peer) their job is to supervise the children. The club gets approximately 160 kids a day average throughout the whole year, during the summer they get around 100 kids. Daniel Manriquez is the program director in charge of the kids activities.

Do your kids have activities to do after school? Are they at home watching TV, playing video games, or just lying around. The Boys and Girls Club offers plenty of activities for kids 6-18 to keep the busy with their minds occupied, and their bodies moving. At the club they have plenty of activities for them throughout the year.

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So if you think your kids need something to do after school or during the summer then consider getting them involved in the Boys & Girls Club, where they can stay active, learn leadership skills, and while having fun with kids their own age. For more information on how to register your kids at the Boys & Girls Club at: (520)287-3733 590 N Tyler St., Nogales, AZ

Offer expires on 8/31/15

Offer expires on 8/31/15

Offer expires on 8/31/15

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BACK TO SCHOOL

SUZANNE “SUZIE” SAINZ COUNTY RECORDER AND THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY RECORDER’S STAFF PATTY GARCIA ALMA SCHULTZ LUIS M. GONZALEZ, II RECORDER CLERK VOTER / RECORDER CLERK VOTER / RECORDER CLERK

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On Saturday, July 18, 2015 the 4th Annual Jump Back to School event was held at the Ray Molera Gymnasium at the Nogales High School. The event was organized by the planning committee. Several individuals from different organizations within Santa Cruz come together for the planning of this event. Safeway for several years now has helped to support the Jump Back to School.

“The purpose of the Jump Back to School event is to basically help those families that are struggling to make ends meet by providing them with the supplies, and tools they need to be successful,” said Fernando Parra School Superintendent from NUSD. It is important to motivate student to prepare for the new school year.

Families were waiting in line since 6:30 a.m. for the event to take place. The event is held to help families in need with back to school supplies to help get their children ready for the new school year. Several businesses, non-profit organizations, and the Nogales School District #1 work in collaboration to host this event. #12 Pg.

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The organizations that participated in the event were: Safeway, the Nogales Unified School District, Santa Cruz County School Superintendent Alfredo I. Velásquez, Santa Cruz County Board of Realtors,Cenpatico, the City of Nogales (Mayor John Doyle),United Way, Cochise College, McDonald's, Border Eco, MIKID, Mariposa Community Health Center, First Things First, Peter Piper Pizza, Consulado General de México, CIA, UniSource Energy, Pinal Hispanic Council, JcPenney, Linkages, U.S Border Patrol, Nogales Community Food Bank, Teel Tractor, SCCA Coalition, Calixtro, Arizona Children's Association, Child & Family Resources, Pack Right, Luminaria Home Care, University of Arizona Health Paths, Luminaria Home Care, American SouthWest Credit Union, Circles of Peace, Organizing for Action, Get Covered America, Nogales Police, Appalachian, Susy Sainz Santa Cruz Recorder’s Office, Unity for Service National Exchange Club, SouthWest Food Service, Nogales Fire Department, Santa Cruz County Career One Stop, and Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office George Silva. |

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According to Mayor John Doyle “We want community members to know they have our support. We are a community that cares about our future generations.”

Students in attendance not only received school supplies but also health information, books, uniforms, and coupons from local merchants to buy their supplies locally.

More than 1,250 people were in attendance with a total of 510 backpacks given to children that were in attendance. The rest of the backpacks, and school supplies that were left will be distributed to those children, and families that were not in attendance throughout the schools within the district.

For more information about being a sponsor or participant please contact committee member Denisse Melendez at dmelendez@nusd.k12.az.us or at (520) 397-7932.

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Margie Fish is the Coordinator for CASA of Santa Cruz County. Her roles is to recruit volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in courts in Santa Cruz County. She has been working in this position for over 9 years.

Volunteers come from all aspects of life with no specific educational or professional background. Her role is to train, screen and certify the prospective advocate. The CASA coordinator along with the advocate choose a case that is suitable for both the child and the advocate. When the CASA advocate starts working on a case the individual is directly supervised by the CASA coordinator.

The CASA coordinator provides ongoing support and training.The coordinator is responsible not only for the recruitment of volunteers but also ensuring the program is in compliance. The coordinator is responsible for assigning a case to the advocate and the case management. State CASA has many requirements that each county program must abide by. In addition, thereChristmas are many assignments and duties given Celebration to the coordinator by the Judge and the Court Administrator.

Children who have a CASA on their case are less likely to spend time in long-term foster care. “They are more likely to receive needed services and resources; and more likely to have their case permanently closed, never to return to the child welfare system.

I enjoy getting to know the volunteers and developing a relationship with them.

Each one of the volunteers are unique and interesting group of individuals. I couldn’t ask for a more well-rounded group to work with,” said Margie Fish.

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In 1976 a judge in Washington State recruited and trained community volunteers to advocate in dependency cases. In 1977 the first pilot program was implemented in Washington State. Following this model, programs started developing all across the United States.

CASA is the only program of its kind. Because of CASA, more than 2 million children in the U.S. have found their way to a safe home. When a CASA advocate is there, the child is two times more likely to find a safe, permanent home. It is not mentoring or a “buddy” program. CASA advocates serve in an advocacy role and speak up for an abused or neglected child’s best interest in court. CASA is the only organization that empowers everyday citizens as appointed officers of the court who recommend the best possible outcome for an abused or neglected child’s future.

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n 1976 a judge in Washington State hey do not need to have any ASA advocates get to know the recruited and trained community specific educational or professional children and develop a positive volunteers to advocate in dependency background. They need to have the time relationship. They seek feedback from cases. In 1977 the first pilot program and the desire to help abused and neglected everyone in the children’s lives, including was implemented in Washington children. parents, relative, foster parents, teachers, State. Following this model, programs medical professionals, attorneys, social started developing all across the ASA advocates are assigned to workers and others. They ensure that the United States. dependency cases. Dependency cases children’s educational, social, emotional, are court cases in the juvenile court for physical and mental health needs are ASA is the only program of its children under the age of 18 who have being met. The judge relies on the kind. Because of CASA, more been removed from their home due to information gathered by the CASA to than 2 million make her decisions in court. children in the U.S. have found n Arizona, all 15 counties their way to a safe have a CASA Program, home. When a which are administered by the CASA advocate CASA of Arizona office which is there, the child is a program of the Dependent is two times more Children's Services Division likely to find a safe, of the Arizona Supreme Court permanent home. It Administrative Office of the is not mentoring or Courts. CASA of Santa Cruz a “buddy” program.

County was established in 19 CASA advocates 93. serve in an advocacy role and speak up o become a CASA for an abused or advocate you must be 21 neglected child’s years of age; be a U. S. citizen; best interest in court. CASA is the child abuse or neglect. CASA advocates read, write and understand English; only organization that empowers are only assigned to the children in complete an application, interview, everyday citizens as appointed officers dependency cases. Volunteer advocates of the court who recommend the best are always needed. There are significantly background screenings, and 30 hours of possible outcome for an abused or more children in the system, than we have training; and must be able to dedicate approximately 10-15 hours a month to neglected child’s future. advocates. the assigned case. There are currently 19 ASA’s are always needed advocates in the program. throughout the state. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. A CASA is a volunteer f interested in becoming a CASA appointed by a judge to speak up for contact Margie Fish is the abused and neglected children in Coordinator for CASA of Santa Cruz court.

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z t i l B l o o h c S o c i Rio R The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No.35 held their 6th Annual Back to School Blitz on Saturday, July 25th at Calabasas Middle School and Peña Blanca Elementary School from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The mission of this event is to provide assistance to the district families so their children for the first day of school. All students registered within the school district are all eligible to attend the event.

The event was organized by Lizzie Z. Menefee and the Parent Liaisons from each school. She is the District Parent Liaison Coordinator and Back to School Blitz Coordinator.

They had over 55 organizations from the community participate in the event. We have over 55 organizations from the community signed up to participate in the event.

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According to Ms. Menefee “The SCVUSD No. 35 Backto-School-Blitz aims to assist our families in preparing their children to be equipped and ready for the first day of school. The primary goal is to enable our students to focus completely and solely on learning when they enter their classroom in August.

We want to minimize worries about adequate clothing, required appointments or school supplies. A secondary goal is to relieve some of the financial stress faced by our district families in preparing their child for the first day of school.”

The average cost of preparing a child for the first day of school with clothing, shoes, and school supplies is a staggering $442 per child (2010, National Retail Federation Survey).

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Add electronic equipment, and the per-child cost rises to $606. The school district was able to serve over 614 students by distributing school uniform shirts, school supply kits, provided student immunizations, and they were able to conduct 97 sports physicals.

Major financial contributors to this year’s event were Rio Rico Sanitation, Adairs Carroon Mortuary, La Bocanita Restaurant, Las Trankas, Desert Diamond Casino, Santa Cruz Board of Realtors, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Menefee, Santa Cruz County School Superintendent, Alfredo Velasquez, Ritz Produce, Safeway , Allstate Insurance Foundation, Nickel’s Diner, Sigma Sales, Inc., Calixtro Distributors, Friends of SCVUSD No. 35, Villa’s Market, Cenpatico and McKenzie Sewon.

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Nogales Community Food Bank Receives Grant to Support Kids’

Farmers’ Market The Nogales Community Food Bank, an affiliate of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, has received a $5,000 grant from the Santa Cruz Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, to support its Kids’ Farmers’ Market Program. Last year alone, 3,500 low-income students received more than 36,000 pounds of fresh produce through the Program.

In addition to its Emergency Food Assistance Program, which reaches an average of 9,900 individuals per month, the Nogales Community Food Bank offers produce through its Kids’ Farmers’ Market. On a weekly, rotating basis, students at seven of the ten schools in the Nogales Unified School District, as well as at the Nogales Boys and Girls Club, receive bags full of fresh fruits and vegetables. They also receive suggested healthy recipes to try at home. The Program runs January through May during the height of produce season.

Participating sites include Lincoln, Peña Blanca, Challenger, and A.J. Mitchell Elementary Schools; Wade W. Carpenter and Calabasas Middle Schools; and Pierson Vocational High School. Due to the high rate of poverty in Nogales, many children go hungry. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2009-2011 American Community Survey, more than 39% of persons under 18 in Santa Cruz County lived in households whose incomes were below the federal poverty level.

“Thousands of children in our community don’t know where their next meal will come from,” says Arthur Espinoza, Executive Director of the Nogales Community Food Bank. “Families struggle to pay for housing, utilities, clothing, school supplies, and transportation, among other things. Many parents go without food so their children can eat. It’s heartbreaking.”

Espinoza, a leader in the national movement to rescue produce from landfills, is responsible for the acquisition of more than nine million pounds of produce annually. In addition to the Kids’ Farmers’ Market, the produce is distributed to Community Food Bank branches in Tucson, Marana, Amado, and Green Valley, its more than 250 partner agencies, and other food banks throughout Arizona.

Chronic hunger negatively impacts people of all ages, but is especially harmful to children. Studies have shown they are more likely to get sick, which leads to difficulty concentrating in class and increased absenteeism. They also have lower test scores, are more likely to need special education, and are twice as likely to have to repeat a grade.

“Without nourishment,” says Espinoza, “children are unable to meet their fullest potential. It reduces their future earning capacity, and makes it nearly impossible for them to break the cycle of poverty. Fresh fruit and vegetable consumption has such a positive impact on growing children. The Kids’ Farmers’ Market Program is just one more way we can give our community’s children a chance to succeed.”

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Happening Events-August Meet the Neighbors: Living with Desert Wildlife- As Sonoran Desert dwellers, we have the privilege of living in close proximity to many plants and animals that may be unfamiliar or even scary. The Arizona program featuring live animals will teach us about the living habits and ecological roles of tarantulas, snakes, bats, bobcats, coyotes, raptors and more.

They will dispel some myths and offer practical guidance to accentuate the positive and minimize the negative encounters with your wild neighbors. Come to the Presidio and get up close to some of these wild creatures so you too can be a good neighbor. Call -398-2252 for your reservation today. $10 fee includes park admission.

Cenpatico Community Advisory Meeting-Monday, August 10, 2015 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at the Noglaes City Hall at the City Counil Chambers. The bi-monthly meeting addresses some of the changes within the system of care. It also is a way for stakeholders to share some of their concerns. Stakeholders work in collaboration to help improve the system of care within Santa Cruz County. Special guest speaker Rosanna Gabaldón AZ State Representative will be in attendance.

Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations – Saturday, August 15, Sunday, August 23, and Saturday, August 29, 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. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period – Saturday, August 15, 10 am- 1 pm For the summer months we are adjusting our Old World/New World foods program to focus on 1) the native and imported fruits of New Spain, and 2) how Mexico has developed and enhanced the notion of dessert. The presentations will educate visitors about the origins, nutritional/survival values and the incredible variety of these delectable foodstuffs. Featuring a special display and samples from the Old and New Worlds. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Living History: Medicine of the Spanish Colonial Period – Friday, August 21, 11 am-2 pm When the Spanish soldiers and their families settled Tubac in 1752, there was no doctor or surgeon among them. It was the responsibility of the women to treat their family’s physical complaints and wounds. Medicine was basic and dependent on herbs and plants known for their healing properties. This living history program features a display of medicinal herbs and plants, and knowledgeable commentary by an herbalist who will tell visitors how these plants were used by “curanderas” (healers) to treat illness and injuries. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

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