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This issue we take focus on various topics. We feature The Empire Ranch Preserving a Southern Arizona Way of Life by Korene Charnofsky Cohen. We also take a look at the new SCC Superintendent of Schools Office new Cheif Deputy Rafael Lopez. His career and his plans assisting Superintedent of Schools Alfredo I. Velasquez. We take a look back this years Teacher of the Year winner Mimi Renteria. There is also much more inside so enjoy!
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THE EMPIRE RANCH
PRESERVING A SOUTHERN ARIZONA WAY OF LIFE BY KORENE CHARNOFSKY COHEN
The Empire Ranch embodies the spirit of the vaquero and the cowboy and the spirit of community in Southern Arizona. It is set amidst the rolling hills, grasslands and panoramic vistas of the modern-day 42,000-acre, Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. The tale of the Empire is one of several families struggling with the hardships and celebrating the triumphs of the cattle ranching life. The Empire Ranch, near Sonoita, started out in the 1860s as a homestead of 160 acres. Through several changes in ownership, the homestead grew to include land holdings of about 100,000 acres. Walter L. Vail and Herbert S. Hislop, created a partnership in cattle ranching when they bought the Empire in 1876. John H. Harvey joined the partnership, bringing capital for livestock and land. The rigors of ranching life eventually drove Hislop to sell his shares to Vail and return to England. Harvey worked with Vail to expand the ranch. Vail’s brother Edward also joined the partnership. Silver was discovered on the ranch in 1879, and revenues from the Total Wreck mine helped support expansion of the ranch. In 1881 Vail returned to New Jersey to marry his sweetheart, Margaret Newhall. He brought her to the Empire, where they worked and brought six of their seven children into the ranching life. Also in 1881, Harvey married and sold his house and its contents to Margaret for $1,000. The original house had four rooms with dirt floors and openings for windows and doors. Vail and Hislop installed windows, doors and wooden flooring. Additional rooms were built with the aid of two Native American adobe masons. The ranch house eventually grew to 22 rooms to accommodate the Vail family’s children and staff members. The Vails lived at the Empire until 1896, and then CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE
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Working the cattle in the 1890s. Margaret Vail (above) is shown onhorseback in front of the corral. Photo donated by Dusty Vail Ingram. (Below) The Empire Ranch Roundup. This annual event attracts many visitors. Plan to get there early so you can enjoy the full day of events.
The Cowboy Mounted Shooters are a crowd favorite at the Roundup, which will be held this year on November 2.
moved to Los Angeles, where they established their corporate headquarters. Walter Vail died in a streetcar accident in 1906, but the Empire became home to one of the Vail’s sons and also grandchildren until the family sold the ranch in 1928. Ranchers faced many hardships including cattle rustlers, harsh weather, drought, wild animals, ornery cattle, spooked horses, cactus thorns and long days and nights of plain old hard work. But they also formed a community with other ranchers. During roundups neighboring ranchers would share cowhands and hire extra workers, and worked together to drive the cattle to the railroad for shipping. The Boice family bought the ranch in 1928, and during their ownership westerns were filmed at or near the ranch. The Boices sold the ranch to Gulf American Corporation in 1969, but continued ranching through a lease agreement until 1975. Anamax Mining Company bought the property, but leased the Empire to rancher John Donaldson. This vast area was saved from development when it was designated as Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in 2000. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages the con-
“What we are doing at the Empire Ranch is important to Arizona and American history. The Empire Ranch is an amazing place, and we need to preserve it, and keep it standing for as long as possible.” servation area, and the Tomlinson family continues ranching under a lease agreement with the BLM. Empire Ranch, by Gail Waechter Corkill and Sharon E. Hunt, will introduce you to the ranching life. The book abounds with historical photographs that inspire the reader to visit the ranch for a personal experience. The Empire Ranch Foundation is a volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the Empire Ranch buildings and landscape. They work closely with the BLM and people who are knowledgeable in preser-
vation methods. Several preservation projects have been completed, and more projects are planned. David “Mud Man” Yubeta, is recognized for his expertise in adobe, lime plaster and earthen architecture, which he gained during his career with the National Park Service. He has received awards for his contributions to historic preservation in the United States and Mexico, and serves on the Foundation’s board. He teaches volunteers to preserve adobe structures using traditional methods. “It’s cool for me to be able to bring my expertise to the Empire Ranch,” says Yubeta. “Preservation has been my life’s work, and I’m known as the adobe guy, and I just like dirt.” “What we are doing at the Empire Ranch is important to Arizona and American history. The Empire Ranch is an amazing place, and we need to preserve it, and keep it standing for as long as possible so we can save this representative of ranching for future generations.” The 13th Annual Empire Ranch Roundup and Open House will be November 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free, but a $10 donation per vehicle is requested. It is a great opportunity
for a glimpse of traditional ranching life with many skill demonstrations, talks, food, tours, music, western authors and activities for kids. There will be demonstrations of crafts such as blacksmithing, leatherworking and rope making, and “Cowboy Conversations” will cover topics such as ranching life, western films and storytelling. Visitors will connect with local history and enjoy the beautiful scenery. “We do everything we can to make this event authentic and noncommercial,” says Christine Auerbach, Empire Ranch Foundation administrator. “We also are proud to say that the Foundation was awarded a grant from the Arizona Humanities Council to create a Cowboy Life exhibit, and that we also are working with the Patagonia Public Library to develop projects and events for a Smithsonian Journey Stories Exhibition.” The Foundation hosts other events during the year including tours, a spring trail ride and educational events for kids. There also are many volunteer opportunities. For more information and directions, check out the Foundation’s website at www.empireranchfoundation.org or call them at (888) 364-2829.
WHAT’S HAPP’NING IN SCC? BY LINDA RUSHTON
Happy October! With any luck the weather has cooled a little and we are all enjoying the lack of humidity. This is a wonderful time of year to get in the car and visit some of the great events happening in Santa Cruz County. So many of us tour other parts of the state and nation but don’t bother to visit our own County. Give it a try; there are so many wonderful things to see throughout the County, you are missing a great deal if you haven’t visited your home county. Here are a few things going on in Santa Cruz County in October: October 3-6, 2013 – Audubon’s Grassland Ecology Workshop at the National Audubon’s Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch in Elgin. Contact www.tucsonaudubon.org/ige for more information. The grasslands in the Elgin/Sonoita area are unique and deserve our protection. October 5, 2013 – Pimeria Alta Historical Society will host 30 visitors interested in Lt. Henry
O. Flipper, the first African American West Point Graduate who was instrumental in producing the first city plans for the incorporation of Nogales, Az. He lived in the area of Nogales on Nelson Avenue. October 5, 2013 – Tubac Presidio “Frederic Remington and the Depiction of the Buffalo Soldier” – 2:00 pm - Dr. Michael Engs will trace the development of Remington’s artistic techniques that captured the true character of the Buffalo Soldiers and their contribution to the settling of the West. $7.50 and includes entry to the park. October 11 – 13, 2013 – Patagonia Fall Festival, the 25th annual! This is one of my favorite festivals in Santa Cruz County; art, crafts, music, food and plenty of interesting people. If you have not been, it is must to visit, especially on a beautiful October weekend. You can’t miss it, just drive to Patagonia. October 13, 2013 – Tubac Presidio – Celebrate National Archaeology Month with a special archaeological tour of Barrio de Tubac and the Tumacacori mis-
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sion. Phil Halpenny and Gwen Griffin with lead a tour of the Spanish colonial archaeological sites south of the Presidio. $15.00 per person and includes admission to both parks. October 19, 2013 – Anza Days Celebration in Tubac. This celebration begins at 8:30 am and goes to 4:00 pm. Juan Bautista de Anza was the Spanish explorer who founded the settlement that became San Francisco, California; however, his history and the history of those who went on this expedition in an integral part of Santa Cruz County history. Don’t miss Anza Days. October 26, 2013 – Patagonia Museum workday at the Lochiel Schoolhouse. The last Saturday of every month is the workday at Lochiel Schoolhouse from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Teams leave from 357 Santa Rita Road in Patagonia an hour before the workday or meet at the schoolhouse in Lochiel at 8:30 am. Contact www.patagoniamuseum.org for future work schedules. It is recommended that volunteers bring water, lunch, gloves and any tools they may
have for the day’s activities. Be sure to visit the Patagonia Museum when you are visiting the Patagonia Fall Festival. The museum is located at 317 McKeown Ave in the back of the Creative Spirit Artists shop. I think you will find it worth the visit! October 27, 2013 – HELPHOPELIVE Fundraiser to benefit Tom Cumming. Tom is the son of Doug and Peggy Titcomb Cumming, a pioneer Santa Cruz County family and he needs a liver transplant. A local committee known as Let’s Make a Miracle is helping the family with their expenses. There will be a deep pit Bar-B-Q dinner with all the sides at no charge but a donation to help Tom would be appreciated. Also included are a live auction, silent auction, raffle and music. Help a neighbor. For further information call Carolyn Wemlinger at 520-287-9456. Enjoy October and some of the events happening in Santa Cruz County. Tell them Border Eco sent you! (Editor’s Note: Rushton is a local freelance writer for Border Eco Magazine.)
“MY ARTWORK, PRINTS WERE SOLD ALL OVER THE WORLD”
PRECIADO AMONG BEST ARTIST’S IN ARIZONA BY DAVID RAMIREZ MATUS
“Homecoming” the Art of Luis Preciado was held at the Hilltop Gallery from September 830th, 2013. The gallery showcased the work of Preciado, who is a talented local artist. Preciado is originally from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico and grew up in Nogales, AZ from a of family of six. From an early age, Preciado was always drawing whenever he had the chance, and his passion for the art, to this day, is intact as it was when he was a child. When Preciado graduated from Nogales High School in 1978, he decided to pursue his passion and attend art school at the University of San Diego in California. “Like most kids in from Nogales I just wanted to get out and experience life,” said Preciado. Preciado received his Fine Arts degree in 1983 from the university. In 1986, Preciado was discovered when a gallery in Coronado, California, published his work. “My artwork, prints were sold all over the world,” said Preciado. “I had a licensing agent which sold my work for mass distribution,” he added. After 25 years in San Diego and in the art world Preciado wanted to get back to basics and made a change in his life. “I wanted to move into a small town, it was not necessarily Nogales, I just wanted that atmosphere,” said Preciado. Fate worked to have Preciado move back into Santa Cruz County where he grew up. Preciado has never stopped creating artwork but in the recent past he had slowed his creation of it until recently. “I was approached by the Hilltop Gallery to do a one man show and I accepted,” “I have been in marathon mode creating pieces, I paint whatever chance I get in the morning, at night, on weekends,” “I’m enjoying it more than I have ever done before, it has become therapeutic for me,” said Preciado. Preciado has also expanded
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“Homecoming” the Art of Luis Preciado was held at the Hilltop Gallery from September 8-30th, 2013.
his subject matter from abstract, cowgirls, tequilera’s, apples, tequila bottles and even wings, which almost resemble angelic wings. “I have expanded my scope to include subject I would have never imagined,” added Preciado. The detail in Preciado’s art is
astounding, showcasing texture, detail, reflections, lighting, which is something that needs to be seen in person to appreciate. Preciado’s artwork shows a maturity as well as raw talent that he has sculpted over his many years as a professional. Santa Cruz County and Arizona
has enormous talented artists but Preciado proves that he is at the top of this list. For more information please visit 730 N Hill Top Dr., Nogales, AZ Call: (520) 287-5515 or visit online at www.hilltopgallery.org
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BY DAVID RAMIREZ MATUS Adela Carrillo, an Accounting Specialist for the Santa Cruz County School Superintendent, recently completed a month long Educators Citizens Academy with the local Border Patrol. The Border Patrol holds the Citizens Academy regularly but this time around it was specially tailored towards educators. Carrillo, along with others in the field, got a chance to have a first hand look at the work law enforcement does in Santa Cruz County. “We received a tour of the check point, where we got a chance to see the X-ray equipment that is used to scan vehicles,” “Their night vision camera’s, equipment and learned about immigration laws,” said Carrillo. “We got to learn so much about their work, which made me have a new respect for the great work they do,” added Carrillo. Carrillo has been with the SCC Superintendent of Schools Office for last 7 years and the past year for her current position. Carrillo is original from California but moved with her family to Nogales when she was just 11 years old. When she arrived she attended A.J. Mitchell Elementary School then continued onto what was Pierson Middle School. Carrillo then attended Nogales High School and graduated in 1999. After high school Carrillo completed one year at the University of Phoenix. “My son was two years old at the time and I was a single mom, so I could not complete my education,” said Carrillo. Carrillo is a critical asset to the Superintendents Office and plays a part in many of the great programs therein. Carrillo plans to complete her education in the near future to further her career. For more information please visit 2150 N Congress Dr. Nogales, AZ Call: (520) 375-7800 or visit online at www.co.santa-cruz.az.us/schools/
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Rafael Lopez was named the new chief deputy for the Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Office. BY DAVID RAMIREZ MATUS The Santa Cruz County School Superintendent, Alfredo I. Velasquez, has a new Chief Deputy, Rafael M. Lopez, Jr. The position had remained vacant for an extended period of time and his addition is a welcome sight to the community. Lopez is a native of Nogales and is a product of Nogales Unified School District. “I attended A.J. Mitchell Elementary School, Wade Carpenter Middle School (WCMS) and am a proud 1981 graduate of Nogales High School,” said Lopez. After High School Lopez enrolled at Pima Community College (PCC) where he studied Business Administration and General Studies where he received an associate degree in 1984. Lopez then transferred to the University of Arizona (UA) where he continued his education. Lopez graduated in 1988 with
a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Lopez then decided to go to work in the family business. “It was an export business of industrial supplies for the food industry in Mexico, anything related to this sector we supplied,” added Lopez. His father Rafael Lopez Palomares started the business in 1963 and Lopez joined the team in 1986 until 2006. “My father was my first teacher, hero and mentor, I truly miss him since his passing in 1993.” In 2005 Lopez had a change in fate for his career. “I was diagnosed with a life threating disease, I contracted Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever from a tick bite and was hospitalized for ten days,” “That moment changed my life and I decided to become a teacher, which was a career I had always wanted to pursue,” said Lopez. This experience led Lopez to begin his career in education.
Lopez started working as a substitute teacher at WCMS at the end of the 2006 school year. “My first experience was not the best which made me think over my decision,” said Lopez. Lopez was offered a position teaching fourth grade at Lincoln Elementary School (LES), which he declined at first. “My wife, Diana Lopez, who is also a teacher persuaded me to reconsider,” added Lopez. Lopez accepted the challenge as a long-term substitute teacher for that year and found that he valued his newfound career. Lopez then decided to enroll at PCC and received his teaching certificate. Lopez continued teaching at Lincoln for the next seven years, four years teaching fourth grade and three years of third grade teaching. “I really enjoyed it, I loved working with the children, I loved teaching and I loved working for Dr. Lucina A. Romero (Principal at LES),” said Lopez. On November 2012 SCC School Superintendent Alfredo I. Velasquez approached Lopez about the position of Chief Deputy. “At the beginning I was a bit apprehensive about the position because it’s completely different than teaching, but after six months of thorough consideration I accepted,” “This is a way to help children in a total different way, it’s a whole educational community perspective and I sincerely enjoy the work,” said Lopez. Lopez was a clear choice for the position and is in the transition of learning all the duties of Chief Deputy. “The staff at the office is professional, a joy to work with and we are in the process of creating a stronger team,” added Lopez. Lopez is looking forward to taking on a larger roll at the office to make it work in a more productive and efficient way. For more information please visit 2150 N Congress Dr, Ste 107, Nogales, AZ 85621or Call: (520) 375-7940 or visit online at www.co.santacruz.az.us/schools/
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TEACHER OF THE YEAR MIMI L. RENTERIA BY DAVID RAMIREZ MATUS
The Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Office, in partnership with the Nogales Rotary Club, named its 2013 Teacher of the Year August 9, 2013. Local teachers were in the running for the top prize and at the event all were honored. The event is a year long process in which funding is sought, preparations and nominees are submitted reviewed, selected and go through a rigorous interview procedure. The teachers competing for teacher of the year were Roxanne M. Teran, A.J. Mitchell Elementary School; Elizabeth Turner Thomson, Nogales High School; Paola Villarreal, Mary L. Welty Elementary School; and Claudia P. Acosta, Desert Shadows Middle School; Dora Maria V. Medina, Lincoln Elementary School; Julie Ballard, Calabasas Middle School; Philip Brown, Rio Rico High School; Carmen B. Cintora, Robert M. Bracker Elementary School; Martina Martinez, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Elementary School; and Yuki Carrillo, Pena Blanca Elementary School; Patricia Valenzuela, Wade Carpenter Middle School. The festivities were held at the Esplendor Resort in Rio Rico, which featured an exceptional meal and entertainment by the Nogales High School Mariachi Band. The ceremony began with a welcoming by SCC Superintendent of Schools, Alfredo I. Velásquez who is also the Nogales Rotary Club President. Velásquez thanked the sponsors for their donations and advocated the importance of the partnership of the superintendent’s office and the club with such a great event. Special recognition was given to four retirees, Marie Vasquez, principal of Challenger Elementary School; Claudia Welden, principal of Mary L. Welty Elementary School; Javier Barajas, assistant principal at Desert Shadows Middle School; and Kristine Cleary Fontes, special services director at SCVUSD. Following the special recognition, Velásquez went on to announce the winners of this year’s celebration. The runner up winner was Diana G. Lopez of Challenger Elementary School from NUSD. After a suspenseful silence Velásquez announced the Teacher of the Year to Mimi Renteria, Mountain View Elementary School of Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District in Rio Rico. Renteria gave one of the events more emotional moments in years, and gave
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Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Alfredo I. Velasquez (right) with 2013 Teacher of the Year winner Mimi Renteria and runner-up Diana G. Lopez(below).
her thank you speech that resonated though the hundreds in attendance. The winner and runner up received a trophy, cash prizes and various other gifts. The winner will have the opportunity to go on and compete at the statewide competition. The event is one of the year’s largest in the field of education and is organized by the Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Office, in partnership with the Nogales Rotary Club. For more information 2150 N Congress Dr., Nogales, AZ 85621, call (520) 375-7940.
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In my opinion the worst artificial, prosthetic device of them all is the lower denture. If you wear dentures then you'll know what I'm talking about. The lower denture has almost no stability. It floats freely in the mouth, and the tongue, which is constantly moving, is located in the middle of the denture. You're afraid to open your mouth…it might pop out. You speak much more carefully, aware that at any moment, your teeth may pop out of your mouth! I can’t imagine a more difficult and embarrassing scenario. My mom lost her teeth at age 32 and 20 years later her gums had shrunken to the point that they were essentially flat. She tried every kind of adhesive that was available. None really work satisfactorily. Afterher son became a dentist, he would try different tricks to prevent her lower denture from falling out. Nothing really worked. George Washington solved the problem, as his portraits show. He secured his wooden teeth by keeping his lips pressed together. Mom often displayed that same Washingtonian smile. For the patient with a floating denture, eating too,can be a nightmare. Food has to be carefully selected or it can't be chewed. I could go on and on but you get the idea. Today, loose dentures no longer need to be a problem. Any denture, upper or lower, can now be stabilized by snapping it on to a few small diameter implants. The beauty of thesecommonly called mini implants is that they can be placed in a couple of hours and your existing denture securely snapped in place. Conventional (full size) implants require a surgical pro-
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If you have ever been to Alex Barber Shop, you will find an old time vibe and feel at the quaint location. It’s a type of place where everyone is on a first name basis with each other. Its special allure comes not only from its look and feel but from the barber himself, Alex Valencia. Valencia is originally from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico and immigrated to the United States in 1972. When he arrived, Valencia worked and continued his education. His uncle, who owned several barbershops in California, sparked Valencia’s interest in the field. Valencia enrolled in Barber College in 1990 and received his certificate 10 months later. Valencia then worked in various barbershops in Tucson, AZ., and Green Valley, AZ. Valencia decided to open up his own shop following in his family’s footsteps. “I decided to open the business in Nogales because my parents lived here and I wanted to be close to them,” said Valencia. The first location was found on Patagonia Highway, then moved a couple times finally to settle on N. Grand Ave. “I have been in this location since 1994,” said Valencia
“This is a profession I have loved and have made a career of,” “I’m passionate about my work and love my customers, I have watched many of them grow up” said Valencia. Alex Barber Shop is the perfect place for a quick hair cut unless there it’s packed with customers but even then it’s worth the wait. You can enjoy an insightful conversation with Valencia, read a magazine or watch television while your there. For more information please visit 2743 N. Grand Ave., Nogales, AZ., or call (520) 281-4642
ADDRESSING ORAL HEALTH ISSUES IN OUR YOUTH FTF and MCHC partnering
BY FRANSICO PADILLA, FTF The Santa Cruz Regional Partnership of First Things First is partnering with Mariposa Community Health Center to improve the oral health status of children birth through five in the Santa Cruz Region. Through the Happy Smiles/Sonrisa Feliz program of MCHC, the program serves to promote good oral health among mothers and their children birth through five years of age. A team of dental and health promotion/disease prevention professionals and paraprofessionals work together to conduct outreach in order to provide oral health screenings and fluoride varnishing for children 0-5 years of age and oral health screening for
expectant mothers. The Happy Smiles/Sonrisa Feliz team visits locations such as area preschools, local Head Start sites, and WIC and provide the services on site, ensuring that as many children as possible are screened and given fluoride varnishes. Early childhood caries is the number 1 chronic disease affecting young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in five children aged 2-5 years have untreated tooth decay. There are other factors that increase the likelihood of tooth decay in children such as limited access to routine oral healthcare and poor oral hygiene. Poor birth outcomes have also been associated with maternal dental disease during pregnancy. Francisco Padilla, Regional Director
at First Things First, says, “Our goal as we partner with Happy Smiles/Sonrisa Feliz is two pronged. We want to increase children’s access to preventative dental care and also be able to decrease preventable oral health problems in young children. The Santa Cruz Regional Partnership Council of First Things First feels very passionate about this because we understand that children who have untreated tooth decay tend to fall behind in school.” Poor oral health has been related to decreased school performance, poor social relationships, and less success later in life. When children’s dental problems are treated and they are not experiencing pain, their learning and school-attendance records improve. Padilla added, “A child's
most important developmental years are those leading up to kindergarten. First Things First is committed to helping Arizona children five and younger receive the quality education, healthcare and family support that they need to arrive at school healthy and ready to succeed. Through partnerships like the one with MCHC and Happy Smiles/Sonrisa Feliz, we feel like we’re closer to reaching that goal.” First Things First is a voter-created, statewide organization that funds early education and health programs to help kids be successful once they enter kindergarten. Decisions about how those funds are spent are made by local councils staffed by community volunteers. To learn more, visit azftf.gov.
QUALITY EARLY LEARNING CRUCIAL FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN CONTRIBUTED PHOENIX (August 20, 2013) – Families will now have more information and tools for finding quality child care and preschool through QualityFirstAZ.com. The new website – launched by First Things First – gives families information about why quality is important in child care and preschool and what quality looks like. It also gives parents tools they can use to find a quality child care and preschool setting that meets their needs. This choice has never been more important. “Children who have quality early education experiences are more prepared when they enter kindergarten, and do better in school,” said Dr. Pamela Powell, an Associate Professor of Literacy and Early Childhood at Northern Arizona University and Vice Chair of the First Things First Board. “Skills like motivation, selfcontrol, focus, and self-esteem are rooted in early childhood and are learned from interactions with adults.” Dr. Powell said many of those inter-
actions happen in child care and preschool, so it is vital that those settings be quality environments that build on basic health and safety to include: • teachers and caregivers who know how to work with infants, toddlers and preschoolers; • positive, nurturing relationships that give young kids the individual attention they need; • learning environments that encourage creativity and imaginative play; •hands-on activities that stimulate and encourage positive brain connections in children; and, •caregivers who provide regular feedback to parents on the development of their child. All of these elements combined prepare children for kindergarten. Sadly, many Arizona children arrive at school unprepared for the rigorous expectations they will face. Brenda Thomas – who currently teaches at the Porfirio H. Gonzales Young Achievers Preschool in Tolleson, but has also served as a kindergarten and elementary school teacher – said early experi-
ences make a difference in whether children embrace learning or struggle in school. “The one thing that matters, above all things – whether the child care is given in the home or whether it’s given in some other setting – is the quality that is given,” Thomas said, adding that parents, child care providers and preschools are the first leg in a child’s educational relay race. “As we prepare to hand the baton on to the second leg – which is the kindergarten experience – we want to make sure that we have given (young children) the opportunity to understand they’re safe, they’re loved and they have the skills.” First Things First CEO Sam Leyvas said Quality First is doing its part by partnering with child care and preschool providers and funding quality improvements that research proves help children thrive. Now, through QualityFirstAZ.com, Leyvas said the program also provides information to families to inform their decisions about child care and preschool, including a checklist of questions to ask providers and a listing of early care and education providers around
the state that participate in Quality First. Steve Hewitt, the father of two children under 4, said this is information many parents need. “About a year and a half ago, my wife and I were looking for a quality child care center. It can be very confusing and almost even scary if you’re looking on the Internet, going to some tours,” Hewitt said. “You’re not quite sure what you’re looking for. Now parents can go (to QualityFirstAZ.com) and find what they’re looking for.” Pat Berry, director of the ChandlerGilbert YMCA Preschool where the launch event was held, said providers in all types of settings need to be focused on quality, as well. “Every provider can improve the quality of their program if they take the time to learn more about what quality looks like and if they become more intentional and consistent about making the most of their interactions with young children,” Berry said. “I encourage all caregivers to visit the site and learn what they can do to get kids ready for success in kindergarten and beyond.”
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ing Award, she added, “I am beyond thrilled to have received this award from AWHONN. My hope is that this article will shine a bright light on the incredible responsibility we as nurses have to endorse the SIDS prevention, or what is now called the ‘Safe Infant Sleep’ recommendations.”
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Sharon Hitchcock (far left), MSN, RNC, Clinical Nurse Educator, Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital, Nogales, Ariz. BY DAVID RAMIREZ MATUS
Earlier this month, Sharon Hitchcock, MSN, RNC, Clinical Nurse Educator, Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital, Nogales, Ariz., received the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Nursing for Women’s Health Excellence in Writing Award for her article titled, “Endorsing Safe Infant Sleep: A Call to Action.” “Ms. Hitchcock’s article will help nurses implement safe sleeping practices in newborn nurseries and neonatal intensive care units,” said Nursing for Women’s Health editor, Dr. Mary C. Brucker. “This exploration of evidence-based safe sleep
strategies will improve outcomes for infants across the country.” Sharon is the maternal-newborn clinical at her hospital and serves as an adjunct faculty member for Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz. A nurse for 27 years, she obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and her graduate degree in nursing leadership from Grand Canyon University. Currently, Sharon and her colleagues are doing community outreach to promote the public health campaign, “Safe to Sleep,” for preventing sleep-related infant deaths. Sharon noted that Safe Infant Sleep efforts will be a growing issue for the next few years as the National Institute of Child Health and Human
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Nogales, AZ (July 31, 2013) - Nearly 60 early childhood educators in Santa Cruz County took part in a full-day training on Monday to learn more about the AZ Common Core State Standards (http://www.azed.gov/azcommoncore/) coming to public schools this fall. They were also learning how to build critical thinking skills in themselves and their students. The training was hosted by the Santa Cruz County School Superintendent Alfredo I. Velasquez, and the training was coordinated through The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Santa Cruz County (http://extension.arizona.edu/santa-cruz). Presenters included: Catherine Parker, Math and Science Instructional Specialist, Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35; Janet Annett, English Language Arts Coordinator, Southern AZ Regional Education Center; and Sheri Marlin, Program Director, Office of the Pima County School Superintendent. “Children who have strong critical thinking skills will excel in the Common Core and it helps for teachers to have these skills as well,” said Marlin. Critical thinking involves the intentional use of rational, higher order thinking skills such as analysis and evaluation to recognize and solve problems. (Angelo, T. A. (1995). Beginning the dialogue: Thoughts on promoting critical thinking: Classroom assessment for critical thinking. Teaching of Psychology, 22(1), 6-7.) Challenging students in this way helps them to become more engaged in their subject matter and to become better learners. The standards are intentionally designed to ensure college and career readiness. According to the 2012 US Census, among persons aged 25 and older in Arizona, 85.2% have at least a high school education. In Santa Cruz County that number is just 71.2%. “Investing in early childhood education is essential to building a healthy and vibrant community,” said Alfredo Velazquez, Santa Cruz County School Superintendent. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension administers a Family Resource Center program which offers free classes to families with children aged 0-5 in Santa Cruz County to help them prepare for Kindergarten. Working in partnership with Nogales Unified School District #1, Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35, Patagonia Elementary School District #6 and the Superintendent of Santa Cruz County Schools, the Family Resource Center program seeks build a bridge between early childhood education and the public schools. The Family Resource Center program is funded by First Things First (www.azftf.gov). “We are so excited to be a part of an event that embraces the new AZ Common Core State Standards and brings educators together with promising strategies that will impact children for a lifetime,” Debbie Curley, Family Resource Center Program Director, UA Cooperative Extension Santa Cruz County. For more information on the Paving the Way for Common Core training or on the Family Resource Center Program and its partners, contact Debbie Curley, Family Resource Center Program Director, at dcurley@email.arizona.edu or (520) 281-2994 ext.104.
Students at the 2013 Jump Back to School fair.
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JBTS HOLD MOST SUCCESSFUL EVENT YET BY DAVID RAMIREZ MATUS
Thanks to many other organizations and businesses Santa Cruz County sponsored their second annual Jump Back to School fair at the Nogales High School, Ray Molera Gymnasium. The success of the 2013 event
reached unprecedented heights this year nearly doubling the funding for the previous year. This fair is organized to help those parents who cannot afford buying school supplies. Approximately nine hundred Nogales Unified School District students from kinder garden through fifth grade would be receiving
the help of having medical and vision services, haircuts & other support services to the students. “With the achievement of last years event everything will run smoothly and we may be able to build on our success,” said Espinoza of the 2012 event, which proves the organization, did just that.
LIONS CLUB YOUTH EXCHANGE
PHOTO | DAVID RAMIREZ MATUS BY DAVID RAMIREZ MATUS The Nogales Lions Club (NLC) and the Santa Cruz River Leo Club (SCRLC) hosted their Annual C. Kirby Smithe Lions International Youth Exchange on July 24, 2013. The program that is over 30 years old brings youth from all over the world to experience America. Each year the youth spend one month touring the state and visiting each cities local Lions Club. Some of the highlights included the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff, Tombstone, Tucson and Nogales. This year the group consisted of Emma-Sofia Eveliina Kuokkanen, 16,
Finland; Busena Kilimici, 17, Turkey; Zoe Ghaya, 16, France; Theresa Hofer, 16, Austria; Izabella Szydelko, 16, Poland; Lisa Marie Baltes, 19, Germany; Betina Ravnholt, 18, Denmark; Emily Neyman, 20, Belgium; Vittoria Manzelli, 17, Italy; and Lkhamdari Bat-Orgil, 16, Mongolia. The group arrived in Nogales for lunch with the Lions and Leo Club at Mr. C’s restaurant. “At the meeting the club got the opportunity to meet the group, ask questions and show them what we are about in the county,” said Lions Club President Gabriel Gastelum. After the meeting the group received an in depth tour of Santa Cruz County (SCC) courtesy of the Santa Cruz County Sher-
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A school bus was purchased by the Detroit Lakes Lions Club and was donated to the Matzatlan Pacifico Lions Club. It was loaded with eye glasses and equipment. The Nogales Lions Club met the driver in Phoenix and brought the bus to Nogales and stored at bus to await pick up. Upon arrival the Pacifico Lions met with the Nogales Lions who facilitated all the necessary documents for the bus to be taken into Mexico. The Nogales and Mazatlan Clubs also made a Twin Club Agreement for international aide. Mazatlan Lions President Gilberto Jimenez and Nogales Lions President Gabriel Gastelum led project.The Nogales Club also inducted a new member Francisco Padilla.
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iffs department which provide a caravan tour of the county. During the tour the group had close look at the international border and the local ports of entry, which was the first time they had seen Mexico. The sheriff’s tour concluded with a brief description and history of the department and county by SCC Sheriff Tony Estrada. The youth were then treated to a “Carne Asada” dinner at the Santa Fe Ranch, which was organized by the local Leo Club. “Most of the group had never had a taco, burrito or a quesadilla,” “We had to teach them how to put one together, which gave us time to interact with them,” said Santa Cruz River Leo Club President Carmen Soto. After the dinner the group was treated to a movie at Oasis Cinema and the youth then went home with their host families to spend the night. The youth packed up on in the morning for breakfast at Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital then left the county to finish their tour before returning home. “For the following year we are hoping to receive clearance to take the kids into Mexico for lunch with our sister club in Nogales, Sonora, MX.,” “They all expressed an interest in visiting our sister city and if it is possible we will include this for the following year,” concluded Gastelum. For more information about the Nogales Lions Club visit online at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/nogalesaz/
LOURDES SENIOR CLASS CLEAN UP LAKE PATAGONIA CONTRIBUTED A day at the lake was not what one typically thinks of—picnics, boat rides, swimming—for the senior class from Lourdes Catholic School. The campgrounds at Lake Patagonia can look like a mini-garbage dump after a three-day weekend filled to capacity with campers, many of whom leave trash scattered everywhere. It has become a tradition at Lourdes Catholic School for the seniors to go to the lake the day after Labor Day to help the Rangers and the Staff there finish the work of cleaning up. The students help with picking up trash, cleaning the armadas, retrieving bottles, cups and plates from the water, moving rocks into areas of run-off to help prevent soil-erosion, and whatever other tasks the Rangers need help with. It usually rains that day but that does not dampen their spirits. The students do this as a service to their community and as an expression of their belief that we have to lead by example in caring for the environment.
COLLEGE RELOCATES CONTRIBUTED Cochise College began offering classes in Santa Cruz County in October 2003. The Nogales/Santa Cruz Center moved to is current location on Grand Avenue, after remodeling to the 28,000square-foot facility that was previously home to a call center, in 2013. Some classes are held at other sites in the county as well. The staff offers placement testing, advising, admissions, registration and financial aid. Students also have access to a computer lab. Cochise College classes are offered in Nogales through an agreement with the Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College District. For more information please visit 251 N Grand Court PlZ, Nogales, AZ or call (520) 287-5583
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