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Individuals participating or interested in participating in Relay for Life attended a kick-off lunch at Esplendor Resort on February 18, 2014. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 16th 2014 at Nogales High School.
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Locals donate hair for cancer patients
Santa Cruz County Relay for Life kicks off season Many patients lose their hair due to cancer treatments. When a person loses their hair, they often lose some self-esteem too. That’s why locals gather to donate hair to create a natural looking wig for a person in need is such a great idea. To support cancer patients undergoing hair loss, the American Cancer Society provides free wigs through a variety of Wig Banks at American Cancer Society Offices and health care facilities. Many of the wigs are donated to the Society and they are distributed through Wig Banks staffed by volunteers.
Community members gathered at Espelendor Resort on February 18, 2014 to kick off the Relay For Life season in Santa Cruz County. The kick-off lunch gave people the opportunity to register their teams, join the American Cancer Society (ACS) and learn more about ways to get involved. Tables were set up to register teams and survivors and to buy luminaria lanterns to honor those who have or had cancer. Some of the people who attended the event were survivors of cancer or had someone close to
them who had cancer. Relay For Life will be held June 1 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Nogales High School. Those who are interested in establishing a team can contact Norma Lucero, Event Chair at 520-285-7367 nlucero@uesaz.com or Alma Romo, Team Development at 520-223-5918 a_romo_3@hotmail.com or register online at: www.relayforlife.org/sccaz
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Third year of family fun and learning By Joseph Wright
On Saturday, Feb. 8, First Things First held its third annual Celebration of the Young Child at the Americana Hotel in Nogales, Arizona. Participating organizations were set up and ready by 11:30 when the event was set to begin. Each of the hotel’s three banquet halls were open and lined with tables covered in books and fun activities for children to take part in and even take home. With twenty two community organizations participating, this year proved to be the largest event in its three-year history. Not only were there more participants, but the turnout from the community was overwhelming. Children and their parents showed up in waves to have fun and learn simple and exciting ways to promote good health and early childhood development. “Ninety percent of a child’s brain develops before age five,” said First Things First Santa Cruz Regional Director, Francisco Padilla. “Parents are the child’s first teacher… we’re here to help prepare your child for his/her first day of kindergarten.” Healthy snacks were available, as well as a lunch buffet served in the dining room, all free of charge. Most of the activities were centered on the theme of early childhood development. An example of such an activity was at the table set up by the Mariposa Family Learning Center, one of the many community outreach programs affiliated with Mariposa Community Health Center. Gloria Kirkpatrick, a representative of the organization, along with a couple of helpers, provided children and parents the opportunity to work on color recognition and motor skills. Spread out across the table were caterpillars made of cardboard tubes that kids could decorate with a wide selection of paints and brushes. Once the cardboard critter was decorated, it was placed on a mat to dry and families could retrieve them when they were ready to leave.
Amaury Gama, another representative of Mariposa, told Border Eco that, “this event helps show parents how to improve their child’s education and life through fun activities and promoting healthy habits,” and that one of their reasons for participating was to “…show the community that Mariposa does more than just health care.” “It seems like the community is really responding to it,” Kirkpatrick added, commenting on the success of the whole event. Mariposa Community Health Center also attended to represent and promote WICC, an organization with the goal of keeping women and their children healthy. At their table, families could receive info on the many programs and activities that WICC has available to members of the community. Local school districts were also present with lots of materials and tools to help parents with their child’s development and education. Books in both English and Spanish were laid out for children to choose from and take home with them. Kids were even able to design and create their own bookmarks. “We hope to get parents to read to their kids at least twenty minutes a day,” said Veronica Santillo, representing the Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District 35’s preschool programs. Although most of the activities and tables were promoting early education and mental development, that was not all that was available. Up the steps to the right of the lobby, the Rio Rico Family Learning Center had a whole other set of fun things that children could enjoy and explore.
“We wanted to bring together a lot of partners to give them an opportunity to talk to parents.” Francisco Padilla of FTF The room had been cleared of all chairs except for a few and there was only one table set up at the entrance to demonstrate what the RRFLC has to offer. The floor was covered in cones, tunnels, hop scotch squares, and a bean bag toss that kids were encouraged to run through, explore and play with. To add to the ingenuity, each of the activities was built with regular household items that usually get tossed away as scrap; Things like cardboard boxes, construction paper, and even socks stuffed with beans and sewn shut. “We want to give parents an idea of simple and easy activities to do at home,” said Jennifer Argyros. With modern technology like tablets and smart phones, parents are beginning to believe that it takes a lot of time and even more money to teach their child early development skills. “It’s easier than parents think to help with their child’s development,” Padilla, from First Things First, says. “We want parents to know that FTF is here for support.”
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HOW TO GET THROUGH By Joseph Wright
OBAMACARE
It has been nearly a decade and a half since the new millennium began, and throughout the last 14 years we have all experienced an overwhelming amount of change in technology, entertainment, and of course, politics. One of the most controversial changes we’ve undergone has just been put into effect this year. Swirling in debate, the Affordable Care Act, AKA ‘Obama Care,’ is now in motion and little time remains before the March 31 deadline for enrollment. We’ll begin with a brief description of what the Affordable Care Act is. It’s a law, plain and simple. According to the law practically everyone in the United States is required to have some form of health insurance, and they must obtain it by March 31, 2014. An easy way to look at this is like the state law to have car insurance, and just like car insurance, there are varying levels of coverage. The facts behind ‘Obama Care’ could be discussed and debated for hours and hours, but that isn’t what we want to do here. We want to provide you with the information you need to get through it and get insured before the official cut off time arrives. Anyone not insured by the end of this month will be subject to fines when they file their tax return next year. With the Affordable Care Act, the population is separated into three sectors; the uninsured, the insured, and those insured by the government (Medicare or Medicaid/AHCCCS). What is most important to understand is that there are options for everyone. A good place to start is the website, www.healthcare.gov. You’ve probably heard about the controversy and complications surrounding the Affordable Care Act website, but many of those kinks have been worked out and the site is simplified and much easier to
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navigate. In fact, it is available in a number of languages, including Spanish. In order to access the Spanish language site, visit www.cuidadodesalud.gov. Once you enter the site, a welcome message appears and two options are available for you to choose from; ‘Learn’ and ‘Get Insurance.’ At the bottom of the page are several links to view additional information, including links to view the page in a number of languages, and a way to find local help with the site. There is even a 1-800 number for people to call, if they feel more comfortable with the telephone than a computer. If you click on the ‘Learn’ icon, it will take you to a page where you can explore the informational portion of the website. This section is full of information on the law, policies, and assistance to help you navigate the page. If you choose to go right into it and click on the ‘Get Insurance Icon’, you will be given the opportunity to create an account. Once your account is created you’ll receive an e-mail confirmation with a link, where you can log in with your e-mail and whatever password you’ve chosen. You will then be prompted to verify your identity and finally you can begin the application. After the application process is completed, you will be shown what plans you qualify for. That may be the biggest question on everyone’s mind; ‘What do I qualify for?’ or ‘How much will I have to pay?’
The first rule of anything is of course, you never know until you try. The good news is that with this new law, certain changes in AHCCCS eligibility levels have been put into effect, along with assistance with the cost of premiums for private insurance. For example, Medicaid (AHCCCS) standards have been adjusted to accommodate the section of the population who were previously just above 100% of the Federal Poverty Level. It used to be that a family of three making more than $19,530 annually did not qualify, but with the new adjustments, the qualifications have increased to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level or $25,975. Of course, the amount differs for all household sizes and incomes. Another change with Medicaid is that childless adults are now eligible to receive coverage, if they meet the other qualifications. For those whose income is too high to qualify for Medicaid, you may still receive cash sharing or tax credits to assist with the cost of your premium for regular insurance purchased through the marketplace. It used to be that people with preexisting conditions could be turned down by insurance companies, but that is no longer the case, and with the new marketplace, there is an affordable plan for practically everyone. The most important thing to know is that there is local help to get you through this process and insured by
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the cut off date. Mariposa Community Health Center has staffed itself to assist and educate the community on the new law. There are nine Certified Application Counselors (CAC) that are ready to help anyone with the new marketplace, Medicaid, or the Mariposa Health Plan, Mariposa’s discount plan, which is available to those who don’t quite qualify for AHCCCS, but may have trouble with a standard health plan. They have also extended their hours to better serve those in need of assistance and are even available on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A brand new Insurance Assistance Center has also opened up next to the Social Security Administration office just to help people get through the process. The new office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is permanently staffed with three full time CACs. “It’s important for people to come in and find out what their options are,” said Ed Sicurello, Mariposa’s Chief of Operations and Finance. Mariposa also offers information on the Affordable Care Act to individuals and organizations interested in learning more. Amaury Gama is one of many employees that Mariposa has had trained to educate and inform the community on the new law, and recently spoke at a seminar regarding the Affordable Care Act hosted by the Mexican Consulate. “We really think education is the key to getting through this process,” Gama says. “We want to help people make the right decision.” Although ‘Obama Care’ may be controversial and seem complicated, knowing that there’s local help to get through it will hopefully provide the public with some ease. Be sure to call Mariposa Community Health Center at 281-1550 for help to get enrolled and insured by March 31st.
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ARIZONA FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE HEALTH Arizona Health Care Cost Containment Services (AHCCCS) Administration Phoenix ...........................................................602 417-4000 Arizona Health Care Cost Containment Services (AHCCCS) Administration Statewide .......................................1-800 654-8713 MyAHCCCS.com ; HealthEArizona.org Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Hotline: ........................................................1-800-833-4642 Nutrition Services for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) ..............................................1-800-252-5942 KidsCare (Arizona’s Children’s Health Insurance Program): ........................................................1-877-764-5437 Center for Disease Control (CDC) Information Line –National AIDS and STD: ........................................................1-800-232-4636 Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics (AAN/MA)........................................................1-800-878-4403 American Cancer Society- (Can also provide general Arizona referral ........................................................1-800-227-2345 American Heart Association-(Can also provide general Arizona referral information): ........................................................1-800-242-8721 AAmerican Liver Foundation: National Help Line ........................................................1-800-465-4837
Well Women Health Check-Cancer Screening ......................................................1-888-257-8502
EMERGENCY EMERGENCY ....................................................911 POISON CONTROL-AZ ...................1-800-362-0101 AZ Pregnancy Risk Line ......................................................1-888-285-3410
FAMILY SERVICES CHILD CARE Child Care Resource & Referral ......................................................1-800-308-9000 CHILD & WATER SAFETY American Red Cross (Grand Canyon Chapter) ......................................................1-800-842-7349 FAMILY SUPPORT & FINANCIAL HELP Department of Economic Security (DES) Family Assistance Administration offi ces referral lines: including job service, supplemental nutrition assistance program and aid to families with dependent children (TANF): ......................................................1-800-352-8401 Division of Child Support Enforcement (DES) ......................................................1-800-882-4151 State of Arizona Child Abuse Hotline ......................................................1-888-767-2445
COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: Referral line for Social Services and Community Services, such as, Homeless and Domestic Violence Shelters, Food Banks, Dental Care, Childcare, Car Seats, etc. ......................................................1-800-352-3792 CHILDREN’S INFORMATION CENTER: AZEIP referrals, AHCCCS inquiries, WIC prgm, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and traumatic brain injury ......................................................1-800-232-1676 Nurse Wise Crisis Line (Medication and Behavioral Health)Crisis Line ......................................................1-866-495-6735 Cenpatico Behavioral Health of Arizona ......................................................1-866-495-6738 Crisis Line ......................................1-800-631-1314
COUNSELING & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Magellan Health Services: .................. ...................................1-800-564-5465
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence ......................................................1-800-782-6400
American Diabetes Association: ........................................................1-800-342-2383
Mentally Ill Kids in Distress (MIKID) ......................................................1-800-356-4543
Az Postpartum Depression Warm Line ........................................................1-888-434-6667
The Birth to Five Helpline ......................................................1-877-705-5437
Arizona Smoker’s Helpline: ........................................................1-800-556-6222
Postpartum Support International – Arizona, Warmline .....................................................1-888-434-6667
The Skin Cancer Foundation ........................................................1-800-754-6490
CONTACT Shelter Hotline/Referral Line: (homeless and domestic violence) ......................................................1-800-799-7739
Social Security Administration ......................................................1-800-772-1213
American Diabetes Association-Phoenix: ........................................................1-888-342-2383
Lupus Foundation of America-Tucson .......................................................... 520-622-9006
National Sexual Assault Hotline: .....................................................1-800-656-4673
National Alliance on Mental Illness: .....................................................1-800-626-5022
Community Partnership for Southern Arizona (CPSA): Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima & Santa Cruz Counties (Mental & Substance Abuse) Crisis Line ......................................1-800-771-9889
EDUCATION Arizona Department of Education Constituent Services Hotline: ......................................................1-800-352-4558 National Health Information Center ......................................................1-800-336-4797 National Women’s Health Information Center ......................................................1-800-994-9662
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What’s happening in Santa Cruz County
Thanks to everyone who attended the Santa Cruz County Historic Film Festival. We had many out-of-town visitors who thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the locals seemed to enjoy themselves as well, as witnessed by the photos in the International! Another BIG thank you goes to all those people who worked so hard to see this Festival come to fruition. The Film Festival will be an annual event, growing every year! Spring seems to be here and I have started planting….could be too early but I’m going to risk it. There are some wonderful things happening in Santa Cruz County over the next few weeks. Let’s support these local events: Friday, March 14 & 28, 11 am to 2 pm – Tubac Presidio Living History: Chocolate in Spanish Colonial Tubac – Explore the history, geography and culture of chocolate in New Spain. This sounds like a fun afternoon. Of course, anything involving chocolate sounds like a fun event! $5 adults & $2 youth Saturday, March 15, 2 pm – Tubac Presidio Splendid Expedition Led by Commander Anza – Local author and Santa Cruz County resident Hattie Wilson will introduce her new book by the same name. She has based this book on research done on Fr. Pedro Font’s Journals during that expedition. For those new to the Anza Expedition, this will be a great opportunity to learn more about the founding of San Francisco, California. $7.50 includes entry to the park. Saturday, March 15, 22 and April 12, 8:30 am to 10:30 am and 11 am to 1 pm for mixed classes and 2 pm to 5 pm for
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Adults only. Sunday, March 16, 23 and April 13, times same as above. Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop for families with children ages 8 and up. The Patagonia Art Center will be hosting Easter tradition of using wax, dyes and pattern on eggs. Candles will be used. Intricate patterns can easily be achieved by the step by step process taught in these workshops! What a fun adventure for the whole family! Aren’t we always looking for things to do with our kids. Pre-registration is required and there is a very reasonable cost. Call Susan Corl at 520-394-2926 or e-mail her at susancorl@hotmail.com. You can also get more information at the Patagonia Creative Art Center 520-394-9369. Sunday, March 30, 10 am to 4 pm – Tubac Presidio Spanish Barb Horses Association Event – Now this one is right up my alley! Discover the Horse that Discovered America. Riding and jumping demonstrations, educational talks and slideshows, plus the opportunity to see these beautiful horses and talk to the owner/breeders. $5 adults and $2 youth ages 7 to 13. There is so much going on at the Tubac Presidio it is impossible to get everything happening listed in this month’s article. So, go to their website, www.tubacpresidio.org and get more event information. You will be amazed at everything that is available to you. If your organization will send me information about an upcoming events, I will try to fit it in BorderEco. I need the information by the middle of the month for the next month and remember, when you attend the events you saw in the magazine, tell them BorderEco sent you!
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Local Girls Scouts received donation
A donation was presented to Girl Scout Troops 80, 525, 1380 & 2042 from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office to assist their fundraising efforts for an educational tour of Europe in 2015. The girls have been actively raising the funds needed for the past year. “I am pleased to be able to provide them assistance in this learning opportunity of their lifetime! The Girl Scouts and their Troop leaders met with me for the presentation of the donation as well as mini guided tour of the Tony Estrada Law Enforcement Center,” Sheriff Tony Estrada said.
The Film Festival opened with a Gala Celebration held Feb. 7 at the historic 1904 Courthouse in Nogales from 8 p.m. and ended at midnight. Old Tucson Studios presented trailers from many movies made in part or entirely in Santa Cruz County. In addition, there was music and dancing. The Cow Belle’s Museum, Arizona Ranger Museum and the Nogales Library was offering books on Hollywood, film stars and movies.
Meeting with Tucson High School Students
Sheriff Tony Estrada and Captain F. Ruben Fuentes had the opportunity to meet and speak to a group of 30 high school students from the class of Mr. Abdul Arzani at PPEP TEC High School in Tucson, Arizona. They presented topics to the group such as furthering their education and border security challenges. The sheriff also encouraged students to stay clean from drugs and consider entering a career in law enforcement by enhancing their life skills and education.
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Community Food Bank Board of Directors selects Michael McDonald as new President/CEO
Tucson: The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Board of Directors has selected Michael McDonald as its new President/ CEO. The announcement was made by Gregg Johnson, Chair of the Community Food Bank Board. The Board conducted a nationwide search before selecting Mr. McDonald. He began his new duties on
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January 2, 2014. Mr. McDonald has been Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, Tucson since 2004. He has nearly three decades of experience in nonprofit, for profit and public sector organizations including Burr-Brown Corporation, The Nature Conservancy, Native Seed/SEARCH and the University of Arizona. He earned a Bachelor of Arts, English Education degree in 1986 from the University of Arizona and a Masters in International Business Management degree in 1997 from Thunderbird Graduate School of Global Management. He is currently serving on boards of numerous community nonprofit organizations. “We are excited and pleased that Michel McDonald will be the new President/CEO of the Community Food Bank,” said Gregg Johnson, Chair of the Community Food Bank Board of Directors. “Michael
believes that, of all of Southern Arizona’s human-service non-profits, the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona provides the greatest tangible benefit to families in need across our diverse communities. We are confident that Michael is the right person, at this time, to lead us towards fulfilling our vision of a healthy, hunger-free community.”
Mr. McDonald will lead the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona with a staff of over 125 employees working to assist families in need in a 23,106 square mile area. The Community Food Bank facilities include the main warehouse in Tucson, branch food banks in Amado, Green Valley-Sahuarita, Marana and Nogales, Arizona and the Caridad Community Kitchen. For more information, please contact Gregg Johnson at (520) 203-1231.
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ways to raise funds more effectively
Fundraising is how many nonprofit organizations manage to stay afloat. There are scores of fundraising opportunities for clubs, organizations and companies of all sizes. Carefully chosen and planned fundraisers can help nonprofit organizations solicit more donations and ensure their mission statements become a reality. The following are nine ways nonprofit organizations can focus their fundraising efforts in an effort to better connect with potential donors. 1. Define the needs of the organization. Before you can effectively raise funds, you should establish the end goal of the fundraising effort. Figure out the group’s budget and expenses and how much money you hope to raise to keep your organization afloat. 2. Create a message. Once you have defined your needs, articulate your goals into language that can be shared with others. Include why donors should donate, such as how this fundraising campaign will help the community or a specific person. Tapping into a people’s emotional connection to a charity or event may lead them to be more responsive to your fundraising solicitation. 3. Create long-standing relationships. One of the most important things fundraisers can do is build deeper relationships between prospective givers and the organization that is doing the fundraising. Stronger relationships may bring in repeated financial donations and even some people willing to lend their voices or talents to the organization’s efforts. Solid relationships also serve as a building block for other contacts and word-of-mouth donations. 4. Build your prospect list. The closer an organization is to its donors the more likely those donors will give when asked. Start your prospect list with those people you know the best, including family and friends. Move outward to colleagues
A fundraising committee can establish goals, budgets and messaging for your fundraising efforts.
and acquaintances. Don’t be shy about contacting people on social media. 5. Gather information. Find out about various fundraising opportunities. You do not need to reinvent the wheel. Many companies specialize in fundraising, including retailers that have fundraising arms of their companies. You could sell merchandise and receive a portion of the profits for your organization. Certain fundraising methods are more familiar to the community than others, such as coupon books or cookie sales. Familiarity may lead to bigger donations. 6. Avoid hosting too many fundraisers. It may seem counterintuitive, but fundraising less may bring in bigger donations over the long haul. Public enthusiasm can wane when organizations are constantly fundraising. One or two big fundraisers may have more impact than several different events throughout the year. 7. Have receipts or acknowledgement letters at the ready. Individuals will need a confirmation of the donation so they can deduct such contributions from their taxes. Acknowledgement letters serve this purpose, and the IRS even requires organizations provide such letters to donors who give gifts of $250 or more. 8. Advertise. Without knowledge of a fundraiser, no one can get on board with your efforts. Advertise as much as possible and solicit volunteers to spread the word. Also, advertise well in advance so people can look forward to the fundraiser and budget ahead of time. 9. Consult with experienced fundraising committees. If a particular group had a stellar fundraising campaign, talk with organizers about what they did. Learning from others’ past successes and failures can guide your future fundraising efforts.
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Charitable donations and tax deductions
People make charitable donations for various reasons. Some are motivated by a desire to give back to their communities, while others may be inspired by a particular cause whether that cause is based down the street or across the globe. Network for Good, an organization that helps nonprofits connect with prospective donors, says 89 percent of American households give to charity. Gifts average 3.2 percent of household income, or roughly $1,620 annually, and oftentimes such donations are tax deductible. The Canada Revenue Agency and the United States Internal Revenue Service are the organizations tasked with overseeing tax-related issues. In-depth information regarding applicable tax deductions can be found on their respective Web sites,www.cra-arc.gc.ca and www. irs.gov. Individuals also consult with a qualified accountant should they have any questions regarding charitable donations and deductions. In addition, there are some guidelines for donors to follow when making donations and claiming tax deductions. * Recognize that only charitable contributions made in the calendar year are potentially eligible to be claimed as deductions. For example, only those donations made between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013 can be claimed on your 2013 tax returns (filed in 2014). Therefore, if you’re hoping to deduct donations as soon as possible, do your giving before the end of the calendar year. * Canadians can only claim charitable donations on their taxes if the charities that benefitted from their donations are recognized as registered charities. A list of registered charities is available on the CRA Web site. Donors also can verify with a charity if they are registered before making donations. * The United States also requires donations be given to a qualified organization for donors to earn a deduction. You cannot deduct contributions made to specific individuals or political candidates and organizations. In general, trusts, foundations, war veteran’s organizations, domestic fraternal societies, churches, nonprofit charitable organizations, volunteer fire companies, and medical research organizations are considered qualified organizations. * Americans also may be able to deduct contributions to certain Canadian charitable organizations covered under an income tax treaty with Canada. But such deductions are typically reserved for those donors who generate income from sources in Canada. Consult with an accountant concerning contributions outside of the United States. * Fair market value is used to determine the value of clothing or other nonfinancial donations. The CRA defines gifts as goods, securities and land. Special rules may apply to vehicle donations. * It is important to keep receipts for all charitable donations. This helps verify the donation and can be beneficial should donors be audited down the road. You must have a donation receipt in order to claim charitable contributions on Canadian taxes. The receipt should list your name, address, the charity’s registration number, the value of the donation and additional pertinent information. * American donors must file Form 1040 and itemize deductions on Schedule A when deducting charitable donations. Canadians will fill out schedule 9 on their T1 income tax return.
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Expanded Production Could fuel continuing growth for Nogales By Tad Thompson/The Produce News
NOGALES, AZ — To illustrate the importance of Nogales as a port of entry for Mexican produce into the United States, Lance Jungmeyer, president of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, pointed to numbers. The most remarkable of these numbers may be Jungmeyer’s own prediction for the growth of produce arriving into the United States: “Six to ten percent annual growth forever.” This will be driven by Mexico’s extension of growing seasons and an increasing variety of produce being produced in the country. “Anything you can get in California you can get in Mexico, too,” Jungmeyer said. California’s classic vegetables like lettuce, broccoli and carrots can be expected to undergo expanded production in Mexico.
High-technology greenhouse production is very important in Mexico and will become even more important to producing vegetables. During the peak crossing periods, 1,200 trailerloads of Mexican fresh fruits and vegetables currently enter Nogales each day. By Jungmeyer’s estimation for 40,000-pound capacity trailers, that equates to 50 million pounds a day “through this little town.” If 40-pound produce cases with 50 million pounds were stacked one atop the other that would equate to 1.26 million feet, or reach to 240 miles each day. A new port of entry is nearing construction in Nogales. Between arriving produce, maquila and other products, this equates to the processing of about 4,000 trucks a day. This has a positive $750 million
impact on Santa Cruz County, which is home to only 50,000 residents. Jungmeyer said his association’s purpose is the represent the U.S. companies that distribute that product. Matt Mandel, vice president of sales and marketing for SunFed in Rio Rico, confirmed that Mexican produce coming into Arizona has a huge impact on the state. “But we get negative press coverage, which irritates me. We have a new $200 million port and the only thing the press talks about is illegals,” Mandel said. Mandel added that the new port “has eight commercial lanes that are under construction. There are six now. I can’t say enough nice things about the local customs service. They work very closely with us. They do an amazing job for the resources they are given.”
Mandel said the local U.S. Customs services are 60 percent funded by the federal government and 40 percent funded by user fees. Sergio Chamberlain, president of SCC Fresh LLC, based in Nogales, agreed with Jungmeyer that Nogales’ role in the produce industry’s future is very positive. “Mexico has an advantage with the weather and for the most part is very well adapted to the food-safety issue,” he said. Virtually all growers have conformed to food-safety initiatives and some even pay to have U.S. Food & Drug Administration officers working on their premises, Chamberlain noted. This story originally appeared on www.theproducenews.com and is reprinted with permission.
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2014 Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee
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After several rounds and a lot competitive spirit into the 2014 Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee, held February of the same year in the Santa Cruz County Complex twentyfive students from all over the county gathered to compete for the chance to participate in the Arizona State Spelling Bee. The event, which was sponsored by the Rio Rico Rotary Club, began at 9 a.m. and lasted until almost noon until a winner was finally selected. The Spelling Bee was hosted by SCC Superintendent of Schools Alfredo I. Velasquez and judged by Mrs. Jovanna Lopez from State Farm Insurance, SCC Attorney George Silva, SCC Board Supervisor Mr. Rudy Bugs Molera and Mr. Anthony Sedwick Asst. Director of Santa Fe Ranch Foundation. The Pronouncer for the Spelling Bee was Mr. Larry Frederick, a veteran to the NUSD and SCC spelling bees. The winner of the contest was Jella Tatil of Lourdes Middle School. Ultimately, 27 students from across Arizona will compete in the Arizona
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Dinner Theater, Rio Rico High School Cafetorium Join the Rio Rico Thespians for dinner and a show. “Out of the Frying Pan” is a 1940’s comedy about six young people trying to make it on Broadway. Doors open at 5:30pm; dinner at 6:00pm; show at 7:00pm. Tickets are available at the door. Cost per person: $10 for dinner and theater; $5 for show only. For more information contact Kelly Hansen at 520-375-8765.
Educational Foundation Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Eight/ Arizona PBS, 555 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix 85004. The winner of the Arizona Spelling Bee will represent Arizona at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in late May/early June 2014. After the competition, awards were handed out and thanks was given to all those who participated or made the event possible. Every student there received a certificate and a medal. Finally as the excitement died down and all the awards were handed out, the audience was invited to a barbecue in the courtyard catered by Southwest Catering where burgers and hotdogs were available to those who chose to stay after the competition. Spelling bees are a great American tradition; they provide an excellent way to promote and honor academic achievement and excellence. Bees can help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives.
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Last season, the Nogales Little League made the community proud by making it all the way to the Little League World Series for the first time. Now the City of Nogales has an opportunity to continue to impress and make proud. The 17th through the 24th of July 2014, the City will host the Western Regional Championship; a tournament that will include 12 teams from different states on the west coast, including Alaska and Hawaii.
I get goosebumps just thinking about it,” said Ricky Maytorena, President of the National Nogales Little League, in front of the City Counsel at a meeting on February 27th. Brooks Bishop, the District
Administrator for the little league called up Maytorena to inform him that the location for the regional championships was open to bid. Both Maytorena and League Vice President Jorge Maldonado jumped at the opportunity to bring such a monumental event to the community. Maytorena, Maldonado and Bishop went on to Ontario, California to present why Nogales is the right location to host the championships. Nogales Mayor Arturo Garino who was unable to go with them to California still managed to make an appearance in a video presentation demonstrating the community support behind the little league and showing that the City of Nogales is a safe and fun place to visit. The decision came down to Nogales and four other cities, but Nogales won out.
It’s the cherry on top,” Mayor Garino said citing the little leagues overwhelming accomplishment the year before. “We’ve always been known as a baseball town. Not only will Nogales host this year’s championship, but the following year as well. But Fleischer field isn’t quite ready for the tournament yet. Certain things need to be done in order for the field, and community, to prepare for July. For example for the field to be considered up to standard, grass needs to be planted in the outfield. The tournament is also expected to help out with local businesses, particularly the hotels and restaurants. All the teams will be staying at ‘hotel central’ which consists of The Candlewood Suites, The Holiday Inn, and Best Western Sonoran Suites. The hotels have already been notified and plans are being made for accommodations. At the City Counsel meeting on February 27th, a unanimous decision was made to support the little league and a budget was approved to modify and improve the Fleischer Park. “The first year is going to be our test,” Mayor Garino told the press, going on to say that the intention is not just to host the tournament for the next two years, but for at least the next ten.
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The Nogales Bicycle Classic to benefit the Circles of Peace organization here in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. This event is a self-paced ride that is designed for recreational and serious cyclists. We look forward to your visit and participation in this wonderful event. We hope you enjoy the majestic beauty we see every day. Please bring your friends and family and get to know Santa Cruz County and all it has to offer! March 29, 2014: Distance and Start Times 1. 84 mile ride starts at 6:45a Route from Nogales City Hall, via Highway 82 to Patagonia and then back to S. River Rd. to Pendleton, Palo Parado to Chavez Siding in Tubac and then back through Rio Rico and then onto Nogales. Route Info 2. 58 mile ride starts at 7:00a Route from Nogales City Hall, via Highway 82 and then back to S. River Road to Pendleton, Palo Parado to Chavez Siding in Tubac
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and then back through Rio Rico and then into Nogales. Route info 3. 38 mile ride starts at 7:15a Route from Nogales City Hall via Highway 82 and then S. River Road to Pendleton to Palo Parado in Rio Rico and then back to Nogales. Route Info 4. 8 mile “fun ride” starts at 7:30a Route from Nogales City Hall down Grand Avenue and back. Route Info Note: The event will conclude at 1:00 pm. Officials will have a vehicle available at the conclusion of the event to pick up any riders who are still left on the course. S tarting Location Nogales City Hall 777 Grand Avenue, Nogales, AZ For event rules and registration please visit: www.nogalesbicycleclassic.org
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San Cayetano Elementary Selected for Participation in Quality First Preschool students at San Cayetano Elementary will now have access to a higher standard of early learning. San Cayetano Elementary has been accepted to participate in Quality First, a signature program of First Things First that partners with regulated child care and preschool providers to improve the quality of early learning across Arizona. Research has shown that children with access to high-quality early learning programs are better prepared for kindergarten, do better in school, and are more likely to graduate and go on to college. “Today’s kindergarteners face greater rigor and higher stakes than ever before,” said Melisa Lunderville, SCVUSD Director of Special Education. “By participating in Quality First, we will be providing a higher quality early learning experience to our students, and giving them the tools they need to meet our state’s expectations.” Quality First works with child care and preschool providers to make quality improvements that research proves help children thrive. Through Quality First, San Cayetano Elementary will have access to supports such as:
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“As parents and caregivers, we all want the same things for children – for them to arrive at school healthy and ready to succeed,” Lunderville said. “By improving our early learning program through participation in Quality First, we will be giving young kids the tools they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.”
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