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Castle On The Hill + High Transmission + Regenerative Biotech

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Happy Wednesday, Scottsdale! Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

Keep a jacket handy in the morning! Plenty of sunshine, but cool with a high of 74 and a low of 51.

Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

  1. Silverleaf properties are setting sales records for Arizona real estate. According to KTAR, "Scottsdale's Castle on the Hill estate sold for a near-record $21.5, the second-priciest home sale in Arizona history." The report describes the buyers as a retired California couple, now the owners of the 12,500-square foot Fratantoni designed "Castle." Reportedly, the highest-priced home sale, also a Silverleaf property, was sold for 3 million more at 24M a year ago. (KTAR.com)
  2. According to this week's City of Scottsdale Update, "Scottsdale remains at high community transmission for the 12th straight week." The report defines high transmission "as greater than 100 cases per 100,000 people... about 420 new cases over a seven-day period." On the prevention side of the virus, vaccination rates are increasing slowly. According to the release, 73.7 percent of the city's residents are vaccinated. Want to grow that number? A pop-up vaccination site will be operating from 1:30-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, at Eldorado Park Community Center, 2311 N. Miller Road. (Press Release Desk)
  3. Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) named BioLab Sciences Inc., Bioscience Company of the Year. The regenerative biotech firm is based in Scottsdale, according to reporting in the Phoenix Business Journal. The companies recognition follows advances in wound care, including developing ways that the body can heal itself. Bob Maguire, CEO and co-founder of BioLab Sciences was quoted, "For the past three years, we've been heads down, developing leading-edge alternative therapies and building the infrastructure to support the rapidly growing demand. It's truly an honor to have that work, and our amazing team, recognized by such a renowned organization as AZBio." (Phoenix Business Journal - subscribe)

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Today in Scottsdale:

Civic Meetings: How will you get involved?

  • Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Partner Council 100 Leaders — Civic Center. (12:30 p.m.)
  • Planning Commission Study Session — Civic Center. (5:30 p.m.)
  • Planning Commission Regular Meeting — Civic Center. (6:00 p.m.)

Scottsdale Patch Notebook

  • Scottsdale Police Department: "In recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor Dispatcher Candace B. She joined the SPD in 2016 and serves as a communications training officer. Born and raised in Arizona, she is a proud member of the Navajo Nation. " (Facebook)
  • Old Town Scottsdale: "Well, that's one way to look at it. Fun Fact: Scottsdale founder, Winfield Scott had his homestead adjacent to the Arizona Canal, which taps the Salt River. The canal's development provided a reliable water supply to Scottsdale. " (Facebook)
  • Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: "SRPMIC Board Vacancies for October 2021." (Facebook)
  • Office of Diversity, City of Scottsdale: "Today is Indigenous Peoples Day. On the second Monday in October, we celebrate and honor Native American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures. Read Mayor David D. Ortega's Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation." (Facebook)
  • Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: "West Nile Virus: 7 simple steps to prevent West Niles breeding sites. Protect yourself against West Nile Virus (WNV). West Nile Virus is spread through the bite of a mosquito that has contracted the virus from an infected bird." (Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Economic Development: "Our featured job of the week is courtesy of Vi Living Jobs. They are searching for a Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver. Find out more about this position and others at the Choose Scottsdale Job Board." (Facebook)

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— Geoff Campbell

About me: I live in Scottsdale; I am a freelance writer, published both in print and on the web. Following a 40-year career as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest sense possible.

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