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People that “Echo” Edith Garcia

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Public Safety Awards

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MCHC Donates AEDs to Nogales Sonora Fire

Border Eco Updates CONTENT Congratulations to our student intern Nailea Leon . She will be heading to the Arizona State University to pursue a career in journalism. We wish you the best!

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Mariposa Community Health Center Scholarship Recipients

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People that “Echo”-Edith Garcia Estrella

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Nogales High School Graduates

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Rio Rico High School Graduates

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Cochise College Graduates 2015

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Patagonia Youth Empowerment Fair 2015

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Patagonia Graduates 2015

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Public Safety Officer Awards

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Pierson High School Graduates

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Rotary Honors Students of the Quarter

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MCHC Donates AEDs to Nogales Sonora Fire Department

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Children’s Health Fair

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Happening Events-June

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Congratulations to MCHC 2015 Scholarship Recipients!

Nogales High School graduates, Cheyenne Garcia and Ricardo Lira, Jr., are the winners of the 2015 Mariposa Community Health Center scholarships. The two students were selected by the MCHC Board of Directors from numerous Santa Cruz County applicants. Both Cheyenne and Ricardo will receive $2,500 for two years for a total of $5,000 each toward their education.

Ricardo Lira, Jr. has been accepted to the University of Arizona. He is President of the Chess Club, a Student Representative in the Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) Club, member of Honors Club and Key Club. In addition, he dedicates numerous hours

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• Complete an essay on “why I want to pursue a career in health care” • Three letters of recommendation • Copy of tax return • Copy of transcripts

Cheyenne Garcia has been accepted to the University of

Arizona. She is a member of FBLA, JSA, Student Council, Key Club, Honors Club, and Science Club, as well as the NHS varsity soccer, volleyball and track teams. Cheyenne additionally dedicates a significant amount of time to volunteering at Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital and the Humane Society. Her passion for science has led her to major in neuroscience and cognitive studies. Cheyenne aspires to use her future education and knowledge to provide assistance to the less fortunate in developing countries.

school or a four year university in the pursuit of a health care career

volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club. With his desire to help others combined with his passion for chemistry, Ricardo has chosen to major in biochemistry and pursue a career as a pharmaceutical scientist. In 1992, Mariposa Community Health Center initiated a scholarship program to assist students pursuing a career in health care. Each year, MCHC’s Board of Directors selects two students to be awarded the scholarship of $1,250 each semester for two years for a total of $5,000.

Students must have satisfactory completion of their first semester to be eligible for the subsequent awards.

Requirements: • Must be a resident of Santa Cruz County • Planning to attend a technical |

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In early spring, students may obtain a scholarship application from their Senior Counselor’s office or the Mariposa Administration Office at 1852 N. Mastick Way. For more information, please contact MCHC’s Human Resource Department at (520) 281-1550.

Mariposa congratulates both of these exemplary graduates as they embark on their studies and pursuit of a career in the health care profession. MCHC initiated the scholarship in 1992 to assist students who choose to pursue a career in health care.

People that “Echo” 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.

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 community. She believes it is her calling to those in need, while serving her country too. “ I’m still participating in the selection process of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, to become a member of the Foreign Service, so I have to concentrate in passing the last phase before I can make plans,” said Ms. Garcia. I take things “one step at the time”, but I hope to have the opportunity to serve our Mexican nationals in another way.

Ms. Garcia enjoys her job as she is

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Nogales High School Graduates Francisco Alberto Acosta Sabrina Alexa Acosta Angelo Agosttini Alexandra Aguilar Puerta Isac Armando Aguilar Manuel Jose Aguiniga Peralta Alexis Nadine Aguirre Fernando Ahumada De La Fuente Julie Amanda Alcala Alyssa O. Alcaraz Pedro E. Alcaraz Jesus Alberto Alvarado Peñúñuri Venecia Alvarez Ashley Michelle Amezcua David Anaya Alexa Maria Andradeq Alina Maria Andradeq Haydee Angulo Cuervo Jesus Ernesto Angulo Brendan Arana Rene Arana Paulina Araujo Vazquez Diana Guadalupen Arellano Elizabeth Pauline Argyros Andrew O. Arias Maximiliano Arredondo Samantha Arriaga Ivan Avila Duran Keila Avila Rigoberto Avila, Jr. Issac R. Ayala Paul Rene Ayala Nathaniel Paul Bachelier José A. Barnett Luisa Fernanda Bautista Monica Andrea Bautista Gabriela Becerril Santamaria Wyatt Graham Bell Gabriela Beltran Izak Berrellez Katarina Bojorquez Pahola Bojorquez Suzette Borbon Carlos Arturo Bravo Justyn H. Brown Mariel Alexandra Bustamante Valerie Bustamante Susan Sade Calderon Guillermo Abad Calderon

Rogelio Isaac Canez Iram E. Careaga-Coronado Jesús Adrian Carrillo Jesus Demian Casillas Eileen Castillo

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Javier Valentino Castillo Johanna Alexa Castillo Cota Ryan Castillo Jennifer Jocelyn Castillo Ceceña Danny Castillo,III Edgar U. Castro Ortega Jesus Martin Ceballos Iran Ceja Ivan Ceja Maria Chacon Bojorquez Marvin Chaires Alfredo E. Chao Rebecca Marie Chavez Melanie Colosio Victoria Fernando Rodolfo Colunga Alexandra Contreras Kimberly Contreras Marco Antonio Cooper, II Marco Pablo Cóppola Andre Corona Aileen Jasmine Cruz Evelyn N. Cruz Yessenia Curlango Karla Paola Dabdoub Jesus G. Diaz JonMarc Jose Ernesto Dibene Brenda Arely Dominguez Maddison Rae Donnelly Tristan Shea Doyle Angelica Maria Duarte Hannah Levi Eaton Vanessa Egurrola Jose Antonio Elguezabal Karina Luzette Elias Manuel Isaac Elias, Jr. Alberto Encinas Alexis Encinas Veronica Encinas Luis Carlos Escalante Brandy Alexandra Escoboza Javier Antonio Espinoza Edward Ulisses Esquer Guillermo Esquivel Sophia Estrada Sergio Antonio Estrada, Jr. Erik Daniel Estrella Andres Fajardo Jessica Danielle Fajardo

Sharon Vanessa Flores Aisha Fregoso Alexis Reneé Fuentes Ivan Gerardo Fuentes Paola Gallego Suzette Guadalupe Gallego Alexis Nichole Gallegos Brenda Iridian Galvez Lesley Galvez Chrysta Alexandra Garcia Mia Jordan Garcia Cheyenne Garcia

Michelle Q. Fajardo Rigoberto Félix Orozco Francisco Ramon Figueroa Kevin A. Fischer Fernanda Flores Santiago Flores Machado

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Rio Rico High School Graduation

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Cochise College Class of 2015

U of A Class of 2015

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Sacred Heart School Graduates 2015

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r i a F t n e m r e w Empo h t u o Y a i n o g Pata The Patagonia Youth Empowerment Fair took place on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Patagonia High School Gymnasium. More than 40 organizations participated in the fair. Students had an opportunity to find out about summer volunteer, and job opportunities. Students were provided information on health, higher education and nutrition.

Law enforcement organizations that participated provided information on safety too. Raffle prizes were donated by several organizations in attendance for students participating in the event.

Participating organizations included: Cenpatico, Santa Cruz Community Action Coalition, Borderlands Restoration, Mary’s Mission, Arizona Children’s Association, Pinal Hispanic Council, the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office, the CREO Project from the Santa Cruz Superintendent’s Office, Patagonia Youth Enrichment Program, CIA, Cochise College,

University of Arizona South, Pima Community College, Prescott College, Santa Cruz One Stop, Santa Cruz Sheriff ’s Office, Nogales Border Patrol, SEAHEC, Tucson College, CASA of Santa Cruz County, CCRT, Raven Nature School, DES, SAAF,SCC4-H Club, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Pima Community College of Nursing, Border Eco and many more...

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PUHS Graduates Earn Over $325,000 in Scholarships Eight members of Patagonia Union High School’s senior class got a running start at paying their continuing education bills by earning $337,340 in scholarships. These dollars came from private foundation grants, local civic groups and businesses and from the State universities. This total does not include the Pell Grants earned by the students through Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

for a scholarship received at least one award. Next year, we plan to do a Scholarship Application Campaign where every senior completes at least one application with the help of a counselor, teacher or community volunteer. This is similar to the very successful College Application Campaign we did earlier this year that paired students with mentors to complete one college application.”

School Counselor Rosann Clark stated, “I want to congratulate all these students for their hard work and diligence. Every senior who applied

Superintendent of Schools, Denise Blake said, “We have an exceptional group of seniors this year with every one of them graduating with a plan.

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Four students are attending state universities, seven students are headed for community college, three are going to private institutes to learn a specialized skill and two have enlisted in the armed services. It is impressive to me that every student plans to pursue a career in public service of some kind. We are so proud of each of them.”

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Santa Cruz County Public Safety Awards The Santa Cruz County Public Safety Officers Awards Dinner took place on May 8, 2015 at the Esplendor Resort in Rio Rico. Several community leaders were in attendance to recognize and honor public service officers for their work.

The organizations sponoring the event were the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office, the Santa Cruz County School Superintendent’s Office, Nogales Customs Brokers Association, Mariposa Community Health Center, SunFed Perfect Produce.

The awards were presented by Rudy Pina with a performance by the the Nogales Jazz Band.

Christmas Celebration

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Pierson High School Graduation 2015

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Rotary Club Honors Students of the Quarter At the Nogales Rotary Club luncheon on Thursday May 7th the Club honored second and ninth grade students selected by their respective schools as Student of the Quarter. This is the last of the classes to be honored this year by the Club. Each of the students and their school representatives were introduced and given an opportunity to speak.

The school representatives explained to the people present why this student was selected. In every case the qualities related included good scholarship, helpful attitudes towards others in the classroom, and a desire to work hard and be successful. The Student of the Quarter meetings are always the best attended and as usual club members were amazed by quality of character exhibited by each honoree. The Club uses this time to thank the students, teachers, and parents for helping to make Nogales a better place to live. Every one of these students, and their parents, can be proud of their accomplishments and hopefully they will continue to build on them throughout their lives.

Left to right: Lourdes Catholic School – Hector Ibarra, Mr. Barajas Sacred Heart Catholic School – Tabitha Bilow, Ms. Heredia Mexicayotl – Mariandrea Valenuela, Ms. Vidal Sonshine Christian School – Ana Jerez, Ms. Thwaits Mary L. Welty School – Alfredo Luis Alenjandro, Ms Palacios

Left to right: Coronado Elementary – Claudehet Agundez, Ms. Beach AJ Mitchell Elementary – Alvaro Muñoz, Ms. Cervantes Bracker Elementary – Montserrat Perez, Ms. Valencia Challenger Elementary – Luis Alejandro Leyva, Ms. Haddock Lincoln Elementary – Sophia Arana, Ms.

Left to right: Pierson Vocational High School – Alexa Morales, Ms. Calza Nogales High School – Ana Lucia Bustamante, Ms. Castillo Lourdes Catholic School – Jose Manuel Torrecillas, Mr. Barajas Ed Options Preparatory Academy – Jorge Lizarraga, Ms. Loustaunau

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MCHC Donates AEDs to Nogales

On Thursday, April 23rd, Mariposa Community Health Center’s (MCHC) Chief Executive Officer, Jim Welden and Medical Director, Eladio Pereira, M.D., presented the Nogales Sonora Fire Department with four automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Nogales Sonora Fire Department Captain Sergio Diaz Regalado and Lieutenant Victor Garay accepted the donation and expressed their gratitude to MCHC for providing their Fire Department with the much needed defibrillators. The AEDs will be provided to the fire stations with ambulance service and include: Downtown Central Base, Station West and East and the Nogales Base Cruz Roja. Each of the stations responds to all types of calls, but over 95% are related to cardiac or trauma related medical emergencies.

A special thanks to MCHC Laboratory Manager, Gabe Martinez, who coordinated the donation.

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Children’s Health Fair 2015

The 2nd Annual Children’s Health Fair was held on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the Nogales Walmart Sidewalk from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Several non-profit and government organizations participated in the event providing information on health, safety and resources for children and families in Santa Cruz County. The event was hosted by Cenpatico in honor of Children’s Day. The Santa Cruz Community Coalition along with other organizations donated raffle prizes for children. The organizations in attendance were: Cenpatico, Child & Family Resources, The Santa Cruz Parent Connection, Nogales Family Resource Center, Rio Rico Resource Center, Aaron’s Rentals, The Nogales Police Department, Nogales Fire Department, Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office,Nogales Border Patrol, Mariposa Community Health Center, SACASA, Arizona’s Children Association, Pinal Hispanic Council, Corazon Integrative Health, Santa Cruz Autism Support Group,University Family Care, Border Eco, Santa Cruz Community Action Coalition, Santa Cruz Recorder’s Office, City of Nogales, and Circles of Peace. #18 Pg.

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Happening Events-June Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period – Saturdays, June 13 & 27, 11am-2 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.

Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations – Sundays, June 14 & 28; Saturday, June 20, 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, typesetting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Living History: Medicine of the Spanish Colonial Period – Friday, June 19, 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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