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IN THIS ISSUE
Through The Years - p. 2
Never To Old To Learn - p. 3
Solar Eclipse For Education - p. 3
Ways To Help - p. 4
Things To Do - p. 5
Thank You Banner Health - p. 6
Nominate A Hero - p. 6
City and County ECAP - p. 7
Kid’s Corner - p. 8
THE PARTNER
Honor Flight veterans given warm welcome home Written By
Alyx Dote
TUCSON- Local veterans returned from a trip to Washington DC, organized by Honor Flight Southern Arizona.
Honor Flight Southern Arizona is an organization that provides WWII, Vietnam and Korean War veterans the opportunity to see their national memorials in Washington DC at no cost.
Saturday, 67 veterans departed from the Tucson International Airport. The group returned Monday after-noon. The veterans were greeted by hundreds of cheering people. Among them, was Army veteran Charles ‘Chuck’ Harkins, 85.
“The Korean War Memorial was first class,” said Harkins. “It brought tears to my eyes.”
Several people from Harkins family were at the airport to welcome him home. When asked how he felt about the large crowds there, he said it made him happy.
“It made me so happy that people felt so good about what we stood for,” he said. “We are free and that freedom didn't come cheap”.
Harkins’ family said he had been on the honor flight waiting list for years and was “ecstatic” about the trip.
Honor Flight Southern Arizona also appoints Guardians on the Honor Flight trips. Guardians are people who go on the trip to ensure the veterans have a safe and memorable experience.
Stephen Westby is a veteran and was a Guardian on the trip.
“You got to see people who may or may not have been thanked when they got back. I was (thanked) when I got back from Iraq. You had people lining the streets to say thank you. These guys didn't all get that,” said Westby. “It's just special. There is not a lot of stuff out there like this anymore and it is really cool to see people come together to help the folks that came before us. That's the reason we are here, is those guys.”
The Labor Day weekend trip was the chapter’s 23rd flight. It was the only flight of 2017.
According to its website, Honor Flight Southern Arizona works year-round to conduct as many flights as possible. Flights will take-off as scheduled if funding and Guardian needs are met.
Erik Hite Foundation Newsletter
September 2017 Issue
THE PARTNER, an Erik Hite Foundation publication. All rights reserved. September, 2017.
We are happy to cross another milestone with everyone’s help. Our childcare program has
now been open for 6 years! Throughout all of these years we have been able to help many
different First Responder, Emergency Services, and Military personnel families and their
children.
With this being our SGNATURE program we continue to strive to make sure that we provide flexible, affordable, and a safe
environment for all of those that we take care of.
Through the funds that we raise we are happy to say that 87% of those funds goes back to
the programs that we provide.
Thank you for all of the support through the years!
See The Progress
When We Opened-
Served 11 different children
Served 9 different families
Served 3 different First
Responder agencies in
Southern Arizona
Where We Are Today-
Serving 76 different children
Serving 66 different families
Serving over 26 different First
Responder agencies in
Southern Arizona
Our Child Care Program on
the East Side is currently
hiring!
• Lead Teachers
• Assistant Teachers
If you are interested to apply or know someone who has
a heart to work with young children, please email us
your resume at [email protected]
THE PARTNER, an Erik Hite Foundation publication. All rights reserved. September, 2017.
Elementary teachers use solar eclipse for education By Cynthia Washington, Multimedia Journalist
TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) - Second grade students at Lulu Walker Elementary School spent a week preparing to see a once-in-a lifetime phenomenon, the solar eclipse.
Although, students in Tucson only saw a partial eclipse, teachers still used it as a teaching opportunity.
For the past week, students worked on science projects involving the sun.
They got a chance to see how UV rays change the color of the solar beads and what strength of sunscreen will best protect them.
But most importantly, they practiced how to put on solar glasses and experimented with different pin hole viewers so they could see the sun.
As a STEM school, teacher wanted to take full advantage of the eclipse and get students involved.
“The kids get really excited about it and it makes them want to learn more and make up their own projects,” said Lori Larussa, 2nd grade teacher at Lulu Walker Elementary. “It just makes school more meaningful. It better prepares them for the future and they are more excited about coming and being here and learning.”
Copyright 2017 Tucson News Now. All rights reserved.
Back to college after 74-year gap proves you're never too old to learn
Posted by Elizabeth Walton, Digital Content Producer
TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) - This amazing story proves that it is never too late to go back to school and continue your education.
"I'm a 91-year-old freshman at the University of Arizona enrolled in online classes," Jim Chaffins said in a UA News story. "I enjoy it very much, but, like I tell people, it's not the destination. It's the trip. The getting there."
The Navy veteran and Green Valley resident is back in school after a 74-year gap, and is attending the University of Arizona online.
Read more about Chaffins' journey to becoming a U of A student at Tucson News Now.
Copyright 2017 Tucson News Now. All rights reserved.
TPD reaches out to the Houston Police Department during Hurricane Harvey BY: Whitney Clark
TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) The Tucson Police Department has reached out to the Houston Police Department to offer assistance in dealing with the damage from Hurricane Harvey. In a press release sent Wednesday, TPD says it has offered Texas officers help in "in the form of personnel with police vehicles. Below is a portion of the statement: We have all seen the videos and photos out of Texas and the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey. It is during these times of crisis that brings the nation together. This afternoon, the Tucson Police Department reached out to the Houston Police Department to offer our assistance in the form of personnel with police vehicles. We remain available to fulfill that commitment as part of a coordinated effort with the Houston Police Department and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Local groups have been collecting donations to send to Hurricane Harvey victims. Here's more on how you can give back. DONATE: Help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey through the American Red Cross. Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
THE PARTNER, an Erik Hite Foundation publication. All rights reserved. September, 2017.
NEW - Great American Heroes Weekend All Apple Annie's Locations September 9 & 10
We are proud to salute our Great American Hero's by
offering a 10% discount to Border Patrol, firemen, police
officers and active or retired military during our Great
American Heroes Weekend. As an additional thank you,
please enjoy a
free breakfast at
the Orchard
Burger Barn
Saturday and
Sunday, 8 AM -
10:30 AM. Must
present valid ID.
All profits & tips made at Big Heart
Coffee during the month of
September will be donated to Erik
Hite Foundation. Come out and
support a great foundation and
some of Tucson’s finest law
enforcement!
Keep an eye out on our social media
for dates when you can come have
Coffee with Tucson Police Chief Chris
Magnus as well as Coffee with Pima
County Sheriff Mark Napier. No
agenda or speeches, just a chance to
ask questions, voice concerns, and
get to know the officers in your
neighborhood.
4802 E 22nd St - Tucson
9/11 Tower Challenge
On September 11, 2017
at the Arizona Stadium
Register to climb 2,071 steps in honor of the
fallen.
Proceeds benefit First Sergeant Council, YMCA
Military Outreach of Southern AZ, & 100 Club of
Arizona.
Visit 911towerchallenge.org for more information.
9-16-17 Loop the Loop, Stop #5
9-30-17 First Responders
Appreciation Day Community
Fair, Reid Park, 11 AM– 3PM
10-21-17 8th Annual Fallen
Officer Memorial Softball
Tournament (Golf Links Sports
Complex) 7-7:30 AM
Registration.
11-10-17 First Responders
Tucson Roadrunners Hockey
Night
11-18-17 El Tour de Tucson.
2-09-18 4th Annual Circle of
Care at El Conquistador.
5-12-18 8th Annual 5K Family
Fun Run, 2 Mile Family Walk,
and Touch-a-Truck Festival.
Things to do this month…
• September 1-4: Dog Days of Summer & Labor Day Weekend Celebration
• September 2: University of Arizona Wildcat Football Start of the Season
Game
• September 2-4: 102nd Annual Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo
• September 3-9: Storytimes, book clubs and more
• September 6-12: Tucson’s Farmers Markets
• September 11th: 9/11 Tower Challenge
• September 16th: El Tour’s Loop the Loop
• September 30th: 4th Annual First Responders Appreciation Day Community
Fair
Things to do all month of September…
• Big Heart Coffee Donation to EHF
• Bookmans Midtown: Read To Me Storytime
• Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Summer Exhibitions
• Twilight Thursdays & al Fresco Fridays: Tucson Botanical Gardens
• Hotel Tucson City Center: Saturday Serenades
• Cowboy Cookout
Coming Soon!
On Saturday, September 16th we will be out
at Stop 5 on the Loop the Loop Trail. Come
join us to learn more about El Tour, have a
chance to win some prizes and even take
home freebies! It will be a day of fun for
everyone in the family!
THE PARTNER, an Erik Hite Foundation publication. All rights reserved. September, 2017.
Monthly Donation Plan
We are still diligently working to open our 2nd child care center on the Northwest side of Tucson and expanding our Eastside Location. With your help we can make this necessary addition come true!
Please help us by donating monthly. Small gifts every month can make a huge difference in the lives of children of First Responders.
Sign up now!
We can’t do it without you.
Nominate someone in your life as a KOLD Hero.
The people of southern Arizona have a rich
tradition of caring and supporting each other
and our community. Every day, someone goes
the extra mile to help a neighbor, comfort a
friend or give time to a worthy cause.
KOLD News 13 and Baggin's want to recognize
our local heroes. Each month, we'll select a local
hero from your nominations and winners will be
featured on KOLD News 13.
Visit KOLD Heroes to nominate your hero today!
This past month, we were
honored to receive a
grant from Banner
Health. We will use these
funds to give back to the
children of the First
Responder’s and Military families that attend our center.
By having the support of those in our community through
generous donations and grants, we are able to continue
our mission and assist more
families. We thank Banner
Health for this generous
contribution!
THE PARTNER, an Erik Hite Foundation publication. All rights reserved. September, 2017.
THANK YOU! Thank you to all those who make it possible
for us to do what we do!
AllPro Rooters
Amazon Smile
Awards To Go!
Beach Fleischman
Big Heart Coffee Shop
Brian Bissel Group-NOVA
Home Loans
Casa Adobes Pediatrics
Chick-fil-A
Christie’s Appliances
Correxions Web
Development
Crest Insurance
Development Plus
DJ Serventi
East Lawn Palms Cemetery
Edmund Marquez Allstate
Agency
E-Konomy Pool Services &
Supplies
El Conquistado Golf &
Tennis Resort
El Tour de Tucson
Fleet Feet Sports
Golder Ranch Fire Dept.
Guadalajara Grill
Jack Furrier
Jim Click Automoblies
KVOA News 4 Tucson
NOVA Home Loans-
Broadway
Pima County Sheriff’s Dept.
Pure Health & Body
Reclaimed Tresaures
Saguaro Canyon Church
Texas Roadhouse
The County Line
The Donelson Family
The Painted Gecko
Town of Oro Valley
Trader Joe’s
Tucson Electric Power
Tucson Federal Credit
Union
Tucson Fire Dept.
Tucson Police Dept.
Tucson Police Officer’s
Association
Tucson Roadrunner’s
Victory Alarm
Attention City of
Tucson or Pima
County Employees!
If you are a City of Tucson or Pima County
employee, please consider the Erik Hite
Foundation as the charity of your choice this
year.
We are so excited that you can join us in
helping more and more First Responder and
Military families in Southern Arizona. We offer
flexible hours, affordable rates, and a healthy
and secure Child Development Center for our
children. In addition, we have a clean and
stimulating environment where children can
grow and learn while their parents serve and
protect our community.
When you receive your application forms, use
this code to make your selection: 247689 or
simply write Erik Hite Foundation.
Thank you for helping us continue our mission.
Best Regards,
The Board of Directors
THE PARTNER, an Erik Hite Foundation publication. All rights reserved. September, 2017.
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ERIK HITE FOUNDATION
The Erik Hite Foundation
9420 E. Golf Links Rd. #265
Tucson, AZ 85730
Phone: 520-495-0430
E-mail: [email protected]
Founder & President
Nohemy Hite
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Jessica Deater
Newsletter Editor, Jessica Deater
The Partner is a newsletter published by the Erik Hite Foundation. All rights reserved.
On June 2nd, 2008 Officer Erik Hite succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day by a suspect who had wounded a Pima County Sheriff’s Department deputy.
The suspect had fired a rifle into the homes of two neighbors and then fled as the first responding deputy arrived at the location. As the deputy pursued him, the suspect opened fire and wounded him.
Members of the Tucson Police Department spotted the vehicle a short time later and continued pursuing it even as the suspect continued to fire at them. The suspect then turned off the main road onto a residential street where he stopped his vehicle and setup an ambush.
As Officer Hite turned the corner onto the street, the suspect opened fire from a distance of approximately 80 yards, striking Officer Hite in the head. The suspect continued to flee and wounded another deputy before finally surrendering.
Officer Hite was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Tucson Police Department for 4 years. He is survived by his wife, adult son, 10-year-old daughter, and parents.
“We serve and care for those who
serve and protect us”
About Erik Hite,
Public Servant
Board of Trustees
Ryan Matchett– Vice President
Charlene Ortiz– Treasurer
Lori Reid– Secretary
Ashley Smith
Clarissa Marquez