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Maternal Child Health – MCHC Community Health Services

CONNECTING SOUTHERN ARIZONA

Mariposa Receives Perfect Score on Federal Operational Site Review

Happy 4th of July!

Southern Arizona Autism Association

People that “Echo” -Denisse Melendez

Anit Alcohol Drug Youth Coalition (ADDYCT)

Nogales Rotary Club Public Safety Awards 2016

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MCHC- Receives Perfect Score on Federal Operational Site Review

Southern Arizona Autism Association Serving Families

Summer Professional Development Opportunity

People that “Echo” Denisse Melendez

16 The Nogales Rotary Club Recognizes 11 Public Safety Officials 19 Happening Events- July 2016

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Maternal Child Health – MCHC Community Health Services Recently, the Maternal Child Health team received training from Project Concern International’s California Border Healthy Start Program on a Life Skills Curriculum. Women participating in our Maternal Child Health programs will have the opportunity to develop communication, computer, and financial literacy skills through this curriculum in efforts to address social determinants of health affecting their overall wellbeing. There is a mental health component to the curriculum called HEAL (Health Education Action for Living). Through HEAL we hope to increase a woman’s ability to selfmonitor her mental health while promoting self-care behaviors. This is a seven class series that explores depression, being a woman, and domestic violence. HEAL is based on our current class, and book “¿Es Dificil Ser Mujer?”/”Is it Difficult Being a Women?”

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Maternal Child Health programs at Mariposa Community Health Center offers an array of services to pregnant women and families with babies less than two years old living in Santa Cruz County. Families are provided with support, education, and connections to community resources by a Community Health Worker through home visiting, and group education. We understand that pregnancy and the postpartum period can be an exciting, but stressful time. As part of our services we promote health, home safety, car seat education, breastfeeding, and much more. Our Community Health Workers are trained to deliver sensitive, relationship based, quality services to ease that stress so women can focus on keeping their family strong. We look forward to implementing the curriculum to reinforce

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We want to thank our community partners for supporting our work towards promoting women’s health, strengthening family resilience, and achieving collective impact. For more information or referrals please contact Yara Castro, Maternal Child Health Manager, at (520) 375-6050.

Give your baby the chance to be “Healthy from the Start!”

Mariposa Receives Perfect Score on Federal Operational Site Review Mariposa Community Health Center’s “Operational Site Review”, conducted by the Federal Health Resources Services Administration April 12-14, resulted in Mariposa fully meeting all of the nineteen health center program requirements. As a federally qualified community health center, Mariposa is periodically reviewed to determine compliance with requirements of the health center program. The requirements include evaluating how Mariposa determines and responds to community health needs; a review of the services we provide to ensure all required services are available to all regardless of ability to pay; management and finance systems; health center governance, clinical and financial performance and identifying innovation and best practices.

“An Operational Site Review with no negative findings if very rare” said John McDonald, CEO of the Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers. “We are very proud of the care we provide to our communities and the commitment of our employees. It is rewarding to have this validated from outside sources” said Sigrid Maitrejean, Mariposa’s President of the Board of Directors.

The review team identified four areas of “best practices” at Mariposa including: • Mariposa’s role in providing public health programs in collaboration with the county including immunizations, tuberculosis testing and monitoring and administration of the WIC and Well Woman Health Check programs county-wide. • Mariposa’s early adoption of Promotora (Community Health Worker) based community health programs • Mariposa’s Care Management and Care Plus programs which provide more focused services for patients living with chronic conditions • Availability of deeply discounted hospital and specialty care for uninsured individuals.

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The Southern Arizona Autism Association is a non-profit organization who recently were approved as a non-profit organization on May 5, 2016. The organization was formerly known as Autism Society of Southern ArizonaSanta Cruz. It was formed 3 years ago in 2013. The organization’s goal is to increase public awareness on autism. They provide education, information on local and state resources. The organization helps anyone affected by autism. It provides services to over 200 families throughout Southern Arizona and Sonora Mexico. There are a total of 5 programs being offered to parents of children with autism. Programs offered to parents are: You Are Not Alone” parent led program – Learn from subject matter experts. Topics include Behavioral, occupational and speech therapies. IEP trainings. Positive Discipline Trainings- Parent Education Respect Me Project – “Teaching Acceptance” Anti bullying Program Project H.O.P.E (Helping Others with Public Expression) - “Discovering Our Voices” Ipad tablet gifting program for those who are on the spectrum and non-verbal. Self -Direction Self Advocacy Group – “A route to independence” An adult self-advocacy group advocating for inclusion and participation.

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The organization started as a parent led program under the Santa Cruz Autism Support Group. “We understand the frustration, fears, heartache, and anger parent’s face when their child has been diagnosed with autism. The mission of the organization is to express each family’s story to offer support and education for families or anyone affected by autism,” said Michelle Rene Jacquez President of the Southern Arizona Autism Association.” The boards of directors consist of 5 members who volunteer their time and expertise for the Southern Arizona Autism Association. Michelle Renee Jacquez is president and a parent of a 5 year old child with high functioning autism. She has been a member since 201. She is also the head advisor for the self- direction self- advocacy group. She is also a parent leader of the “Raising Special Kids” organization. She received the “Autism Advocate of the Year 2015” award. Special Olympics Arizona gave her the opportunity to be the head of delegation for the adults in Santa Cruz County. Mrs. Jacquez also co-founded and currently facilitates “Respect Me Project” along with Dr. Frank Bejarano from Mariposa Community Health Center. The other four members are: Dr. Frank Bejarano, Dr. Tanya Henry, Treasurer Richard Brennan and Cliff Roberts.

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The Southern Arizona Autism Association sustains itself through monetary donations, sponsorships, grants, and fundraising efforts. They also have continued support through top talent from local ongoing partnerships from local and state government entities, other non- profit organizations, and the local community. Community members are welcome to be a part of the support group by attending meetings twice a month at Cochise College or by signing up to receive calendar of events and monthly newsletters. They can also volunteer and participate with any other programs we offer. “We offer trainings, support and educational tools to all the community FREE of charge,” said Mrs. Jacquez. For more information please contact: President Michelle Jacquez (520)-223-0260 michellereneeramirez1988@gmail. com

Effective April 25th, 2016, the Southern Arizona Autism Association has successfully been approved under a 501C3 status. They will continue to offer the same programming under the parent led program the SANTA CRUZ AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP, Project H.O.P.E., Self Direction Self Advocacy Group, Positive Discipline training and the newly named Respect Me Project -Anti Bullying Campaign. New programming to come winter 2016- summer 2017, monthly newsletters will be sent out July 6th. With new changes in place, new team leaders have been selected.

Southern Arizona Autism Association and the Santa Cruz Autism Support Group introduce to the public their new team: President - Michelle Renee Jacquez Dr. Frank Bejarano- Behavioral Health, Parent instructor Dr. Tanya Henry- Pediatrics Mariposa Community Health center Richard Brennan -CFO Treasurer Cliff Roberts- Horses for Veterans NPO "We are overwhelmed with gratitude in the amazing amount of support received during transition. We thank you for your continued support" For more information please feel free to contact Michelle Jacquez, President at (520)223-0260

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Summer Professional Development Opportunity This summer 5th-8th grade English Language Arts (ELA) teachers had an opportunity to participate in a writing workshop sponsored by Mr. Alfredo Velasquez, Santa Cruz County School Superintendent. The workshop was hosted on June 20th-24th at the Santa Cruz County Complex. The workshop Summer Professional Development Opportunity provided an opportunity for participants to increase their knowledge, and skills. Participants who attended the workshop also received a certificate for 45 hours of professional development. The workshop was hosted by Dr. Joan Molera.

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People that "Echo" Denisse Melendez This month’s people that “Echo” is Denisse Melendez. She is a Nogales native born, and raised in Nogales, Arizona. Mrs. Melendez attended A.J. Mitchell Elementary, Wade Carpenter, and graduated from Nogales High School in 2001. Mrs. Melendez is happily married to Luis Melendez they have 3 children: Luis Jr, 13 years old, Alexa 8 years old, and Aaron 5 years old. Mrs. Melendez is passionate about our schools. She demonstrates her passion through helping organize the Jump Back to School event every year for our elementary students in Nogales. She has been volunteering her time to make this a successful event for our schools. Her work and dedication to our schools exemplifies that of a true leader whose work “echoes” within our schools, and community. Denisse Melendez works as an office manager and program assistant for the Santa Cruz County Superintendent’s Office.

She has been working there for 12 years. She also worked for the Nogales Unified School District for 1 ½ years in the finance department. “I enjoy everything about my job. I love to work for the County School Superintendent’s Office, the Districts and the public,” said Melendez. The county school superintendent’s office is the fiscal agent for districts in Santa Cruz County. The superintendent's office helps to organize several events, and programs throughout the year. Those include: Jump Back to School, Rio Rico School Blitz, Pharm Camp, Metromatematicas, and the Summer Institute. “I work with a great team of people who are truly dedicated to making a differences in the lives of our students. Teamwork is extremely important if you want to succeed,” said Mrs. Melendez. Mrs. Melendez future plans are to complete her educational goals. She is currently working on her Bachelor’s Degree in business. She will be returning this fall to continue working working on her degree. w w w.bordereco.com

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ELECCION PRIMARIA 2016 ELECCION PRIMARIA 2016 30 DE AGOSTO DEL 2016 CALENDARIO DE EVENTOS SOLICITUD PARA REGISTRO PERMANENTE DE VOTO ANTICIPADO DISPONIBLE FAVOR DE COMUNICARSE CON LA OFICINA DEL REGISTRO PÚBLICO PARA MAS INFORMACION

Martes, 31 de mayo del 2016: Solicitud de boletas Anticipada se estarán aceptando hasta 19 de agosto del 2016 Registro Permanente de Voto Anticipado (PEVL): Parra automáticamente recibir una boleta anticipada para cada elección a la cual sea elegible. Favor de marcar a la Oficina Del Registro Público al (520) 375-7924 o visitar el sitio web servicearizona.com o co.santa-cruz. az.us/287/Recorder debajo de “Permanent Early Voting List Request” Lunes, 01 de agosto del 2016: Último día para Registro de Votante Para registrarse para votar favor de pasar a la Oficina del Registro Público o llamar para pedir la forma de registro de votante. Puede también registrarse por medio de internet en: servicearizona.com o co.santa-cruz.az.us/287/Recorder. Para requisititos o cualquier otra pregunta, por favor visitar el sitio web de la oficina o comunicarse a la oficina por teléfono. Miércoles, 03 de agosto del 2016 hasta el Viernes, 26 de agosto del 2016: Votación Anticipada Estará Disponible. Oficina del Registro Público, 2150 N. Congress Dr., Suite 101, Nogales, Arizona (lunes a viernes, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Votos anticipados pueden entregarse en la Oficina del Registro Público y en cualquier lugar de casilla de votación hasta las 7:00 p.m. en el día de la Elección. Miércoles, 03 de agosto del 2016: Viernes, 19 de agosto del 2016: Viernes, 26 de agosto del 2016: Registro Público Martes, 30 de agosto del 2016:

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ASSISTENCIA PARA VOTANTES: Si Usted Está Enfermo(a) o Incapacitado, Puede Solicitar al Consejo Electoral Llamando a la Oficina Del Registro Público. MILITAR Y CIUDADANOS ESTADOUNIDENSES QUE VIVEN FUERA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS: Información disponible en el Internet/Correspondencia/Fax. Por favor contacte a la Oficina del Registro Público para más información.

Suzanne “Suzie” Sainz Santa Cruz County Recorder 2150 N. Congress Dr., Nogales, Arizona 85621

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PRIMARY ELECTION 2016 PRIMARY ELECTION 2016 AUGUST 30, 2016 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS REQUEST FOR PERMANENT EARLY VOTING AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT THE RECORDER’S OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Tuesday, May 31, 2016: Request for Early Ballots being accepted through August Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL): To automatically receive an Early Ballot for each election for which you are eligible. Please call the Recorder’s Office at (520) 375-7924 or visit our website at servicearizona.com or co.santa-cruz.az.us/287/Recorder under “Permanent Early Voting List Request” Monday – August 01, 2016: Voter Registration Deadline To register to vote, please visit the Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office or call to request a voter registration form. You may also register to vote online at servicearizona.com or co.santa-cruz.az.us/287/Recorder. For qualifications or any other questions you may have, please visit the office website or contact the office by phone. Wednesday – August 03, 2016 through Friday – August 26, 2016: Early Voting Available Santa Cruz County Recorder, 2150 N. Congress Dr., Suite 101, Nogales, Arizona (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Early Ballots may be delivered to the Recorder’s Office and any polling place until 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Wednesday, August 03, 2016: Friday, August 19, 2016: Friday, August 26, 2016: Tuesday, August 30, 2016:

First Day of Early Voting Deadline to Request an Early Ballot by Mail Last Day for Early Voting at the Recorder’s Office ELECTION DAY!

ASSISTANCE TO VOTERS: If You Are Disabled or Ill, You May Request the Special Election Board by Contacting Our Office MILITARY /U.S. CITIZENS LIVING OUTSIDE UNITED STATES: Information Available Online/Mail/Fax. Please Contact the Recorder’s Office for More Information

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The Jump Back to School Committee met on Monday, June 20th to work with local organizations, and the Nogales School District for the planning of their to school event. The event is a yearly it is hosted by several community members to help provide schools supplies to children in need within the Nogale School District. The event is not open to the public. Schools around the district identify the children, and families in need. Families are mailed out an invitation by the school district with a ticket to attend the school event. The event serves children from kinder through 5th grade. The back to school event will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016. #14 Pg.

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Nogales Rotarty Club Recognizes 11 Local Public Safety Officers Entering the corridors of the well sized and dimly lit room that held many finely dressed gentlemen and dozens of dazzling ladies of all ages, the room was filled with a vibrancy that only one type of music would produce in almost any situation; and that would be Jazz. The Essentially Ellington Jazz Band that consists of many talented young ladies and gents from high schools from around the country, with a few familiar faces from our very own Nogales High School performed. The Jazz music filled the air and enshrouded the atmosphere with a nostalgic feeling hinting at how the 50’s might’ve felt when the military troops would host their elegant dance gatherings in great ballrooms. A subtle respectful introduction by the well disciplined Law Enforcement Color Guard initiated as they marched with dignity in silence while holding the colors of our very own country and state; all the way to the passionate singing of our National Anthem sung by Ms. Maria Martinez; to Father Pat Maitrejean’s words of peace and comfort that spoke about gratitude towards the brave men and women that serve to protect our community with such sincerity that was felt throughout the room . The speech then continued with Mr. Rudy Piña, giving the entire introduction to what led onto a gracious evening dinner as a very warm welcoming start for the entirety of the celebration itself. As the appropriate brief introduction speech ended, the microphone fell quiet to turn over the floor to the live music and chitter chatter of all the people that attended the evening in honor of the Rotary Club.

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The appetizers and drinks began to roll in with poise as the waiters and waitresses slithered throughout the white tables and chairs laying down small plates of mouthwatering salads. As the people quenched their thirst and filled their stomachs with hearty food, the raffle started as two gentlemen went around choosing random individuals to reach into the hat and blindly pick out a number to then offer a prize to the chosen one. As laughs complimenting humor broke out, the feast concluded and opened the curtains to the main part of the event. With a total of twelve award recipients that consisted of multiple branches from Nogales Police Department, U.S. Border Patrol, County Sheriff’s, DPS Officers, Customs, and Nogales Fire Department, the crowd smiled and clapped as each brave soul would walk up to shake the hands of the gentlemen up on the stage, receive their award, and then stand in front of the rest to be recognized and photographed. Not being able to mention the outstanding achievements of these designated dozen of law enforcers and protectors of the community, it was a thrilling moment in itself to be present on such an occasion to witness these men and women behind a uniform and badge mingle like anyone else you see out in public. It gave a broader perspective as to it not being a popularity game to the ones with blind eyes but an appreciation and feeling of respect to those badge holders that truly serve without expecting anything in return.

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Like everything in life, you have your well-known individuals, your well-connected squads of multiple people, and the lone warriors that have the drive to always do the right thing no matter the opposition. We must remember that just because a man or woman may have a glistening badge and outfitted to lay down the law, not all strive to be the best and not all are true warriors of justice. It must be within their hearts, souls, and minds to offer such loyalty to a just cause, and the majority in this room, during this event, exuberated that very heart I speak of, and I was proud to have witnessed that. Thank you for a lovely evening. Congratulations to the 11 public officials honored for the extraordinary work: Special Agent Brandon Lesky was nominated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office nominated Sgt. Santiago Gonzales, Deputy County Attorney Kimberly Hunley, Volunteer Michael Young was nominated by the Patagonia Marshal’s Office, The Nogales Police Department nominated Officer Oscar Mesta, Jr., The Nogales Fire Department nominated Fernando Urias, Special Agent Brian McNulty of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), U.S. Customs and Border Protection nominated Officer Andres Garcia, Agent Jacob Stukenberg was nominated by the Border Patrol, The Arizona Rangers nominated Capt. Richard Clifton of Sierra Vista, Trooper Cosme Ibarra was nominated by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. -Daniel Grambs Jr.

Nogales Rotarty Club Recognizes 11 Local Public Safety Officers

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Happening Events-July Living History: Woodworking - Tuesday, June 7, 9 am-Noon. For generations, humans have used and shaped wood for practical and creative projects. See how it was done before power tools by watching and listening to a knowledgeable volunteer using hand tools to form and split wood to make staves for a bucket, and then try it yourself. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period – Fridays, June 10 & 24, 9am-Noon Our Old World/New World foods program will focus on the native and imported foods of colonial Spain. The presentation will educate visitors about the origins, nutritional/survival values and the variety of these foods. 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 - Tuesday, June 21, 9 am-Noon A knowledgeable volunteer demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. You will get to set type and print small samples to take with you. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration – Monday, July 4, 10 am-Noon Tubac Presidio State Historic Park will be the site of an assortment of free games for the kids including hula hoops, water balloon and bean bag toss, coin guess, and others. For a special treat kids can make authentic adobe bricks to take home. A face painter will be available to brighten kids’ faces. Free hot dogs, nachos, and lemonade. The “squirt-down” courtesy of the Tubac Fire Department will be the cooling grand finale. This old-fashioned family celebration is organized by the Tubac Chamber of Commerce with help from our local non-profit organizations. Park admission is FREE during the event. Living History: Woodworking - Tuesday, July 12, 9 am-Noon. For generations, humans have used and shaped wood for practical and creative projects. See how it was done before power tools by watching and listening to a knowledgeable volunteer using hand tools to form and split wood to make staves for a bucket, and then try it yourself. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations – Tuesday, July 26, 9am-Noon A knowledgeable volunteer demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. You will get to set type and print small samples to take with you. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Living History: Spinning, Tuesday, July 26, 9am-Noon Spinning is one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The tradition of weaving traces back to Neolithic times – approximately 12,000 years ago. Watch and learn how fiber and spinning impacted human activity from ancient to modern times. A knowledgeable volunteer will demonstrate how the spinning wheel produces thread from fiber, and experience spinning with a drop spindle. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

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