🌱 Drone Used To Rescue Missing Man + Scottsdale Awarded Gold Level

Hi neighbors! Megan Moreno here with your weekend edition of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Including:

• SPD used a drone to rescue a missing man.
• SPD is searching for suspects involved in an ATM bank robbery.
• Scottsdale has been awarded Gold Level certification.

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Now, your weekend weather: We will have plenty of sun, with a high of 101 and low of 72.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. A 70-year-old man with dementia went missing from his north Scottsdale home for a few hours on June 12. An officer with Scottsdale Police Department's Patrol Drone Program "self-reported to the scene on the way home from his shift to help out." Using a drone "equipped with advanced imaging" for nighttime viewing, the man was located within minutes and carried by officers over 100 yards via a stretcher before being safely reunited with his family. Thank you, SPD! (12news.com KPNX, Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
2. Speaking of SPD, police are searching for suspects involved in an ATM bank robbery at Wells Fargo near North Scottsdale and Thunderbird roads around noon on Thursday. A witness called the police and captured a cell phone video of the suspects running away and getting into a car. Check out the video at the link and call the Scottsdale Police Department non-emergency line at 480-312-5000 if you have any information. (12news.com)
3. Scottsdale has been awarded the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification at the Gold Level "for exceptional use of data to inform policy decisions, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate program effectiveness, and engage residents." Recent accomplishments that aided the city in achieving this award for excellence in data-driven local government include the Short-term Rental Resource Center, the residential water rebate program, and the launch of Speak up Scottsdale. Mayor David D. Ortega explained that "this award recognizes our commitment to maximize valuable data to benefit everyone." Congrats, Scottsdale! (City of Scottsdale)

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Tomorrow, Monday, and Tuesday in Scottsdale:

Sunday, June 25

• Glow-Up at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. Guests can enjoy music by DJ TranzL8R and food from Pizza Arno, It's A Guy Thing Food Truck, and Old School Ice Cream Bus. (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)

Monday, June 26

• Craft Together Storytime at Appaloosa Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Reading Buddies Session 1 at Mustang Library. Register online. (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
• Craft Together Storytime at Civic Center Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Family Storytime at Arabian Library (6:15 PM - 6:45 PM)

Tuesday, June 27

• Books 2 Boogie at Mustang Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Full STEAM Ahead: Build Together Now at Arabian Library (10:30 AM - 11:15 AM)
• Film Series: "Mansfield Park" at Mustang Library (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
• June Days: Scottsdale Stories and Sweets at Community Design Studio, 7506 E. Indian School Road. Learn about "The Fruit of the Poisonous Tree" while enjoying Chin Up Donuts! Register online for this free event. (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "Scottsdale PD's Real Time Crime Center has been extremely successful in just its first two years in existence. Listen in to hear how this innovative unit is changing the world of policing in Scottsdale. https://scottsdalepdshop-talk.captivate.fm/listen" (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Scottsdale has more critical wildfire risk due to the urban interface with much of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and other vegetation rich open space areas... Residents are encouraged to assist the fire department by protecting their homes from fire taking proven risk reduction steps. These include creating a 30-foot defensible safety zone by removing dry and dead vegetation around the home, keeping a garden hose connected to exterior hose bibs available for use, and being aware of potential ignition sources like fireplaces, BBQ grills, improper disposal of smoking materials." (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• "Don't forget to log your points so you can pick out cool prizes too! The Summer Reading Program runs through Aug. 1, so you still have plenty of time to reach 1,000 points. Find more information about prizes at ScottsdaleLibrary.org/summer-reading" (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• "Join us for live entertainment and fun for the whole family at the 10th annual Scottsdale 4th of July at WestWorld. From 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, the festivities will culminate with one of the largest fireworks display in Arizona... Learn more and purchase tickets: Scottsdale4th.com" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Back to School program needs your donations... Students need new clothing, socks, underwear, shoes, backpacks and school supplies. Learn how you can donate items or money: http://ScottsdaleAZ.gov/.../vista.../back-to-school-program" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Learn about workforce solutions, tap into valuable community resources, and expand your network! Past military experience is not required to attend, and we warmly welcome all Scottsdale Chamber members who want to become involved and support veterans and our military personnel. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday June 27, 4-5 p.m., PURE Insurance, 6263 N Scottsdale Road, Suite 245, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. Register at: https://bit.ly/3Pbv3sO" (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "Our #ChooseScottsdale featured job of the week is courtesy of CND Life Sciences. They are looking to hire a Digital Pathology Scientist who will be responsible for developing digital pathology methodologies, techniques, workflows, and supporting processes to help execute a number of priorities related to CND's patient-focused mission. Find out more about this position and others: https://bit.ly/3Xj1xDD" (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all next week for another update!

— Megan Moreno

About me: Dr. Megan Moreno is a registered nurse, leader, cancer survivor, wife, and mother of two. Megan loves spending time with her husband, who is an Army combat veteran, and their children exploring the beautiful city of Scottsdale.

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