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Up and at 'em, Scottsdale! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started right. Here's what's going on today in town.
First, today's weather:
Sun through high clouds. High: 72 Low: 48.
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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:
- According to a Patch report, "millions of people in Arizona will soon have access to free at-home COVID-19 testing under a new Biden administration rule that will require insurance companies to cover the cost of tests." If you have private insurance, you will have access to the benefit starting Jan. 15. You can buy the tests online or in a store and the tests will be covered directly or through a reimbursement process. Tests can be purchased online or at a pharmacy or store, and they will be covered upfront by a health plan or via reimbursement. Those without private coverage can go to testing sites or other places offering the kits. Click here to see a list of libraries that provide free tests. (Patch)
- Trainual, a Scottsdale-based tech company, is offering employees "$5,000 to leave their job if they're not totally happy after their first two weeks of work." According to AZ Family reporting, CEO Chris Ronzio said, "We had in the past hired people that would maybe stick around 6 months or 9 months and take some other opportunity... So we thought, 'how do we make sure that this is the right opportunity for people?'" The company claims that the investment is good to ensure that people who stay are committed to the company and its future. (Arizona's Family)
- Scottsdale is looking for residents to reduce their water usage by 5 percent due to the Colorado River usage cutbacks. According to Patch, "Water conservation programs have been in place in Scottsdale for decades, and many Scottsdale residents and businesses know their value," said Scottsdale Water Executive Director Brian Biesemeyer. The City of Scottsdale was the first in Arizona to start stage one of the Drought Management Plan. (Scottsdale Patch)
ICYMI And In Other News:
- Disney on Ice at the Footprint Center. (Foothills Focus)
- Fusion IV Health and Wellness opens in N. Scottsdale. (AZ Big Media)
- Phoenix's Sky Harbor parking fees will increase on Feb. 25. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
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Today in Scottsdale:
- Town Council Meeting — Paradise Valley Town Hall. (3 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community vaccinations and boosters are available on Tuesdays at the Salt River Clinic and Fridays at the Salt River Community Building. (Facebook)
- The SRPMIC tribal government service operations are now in Phase 2 due to COVID-19 cases. (Facebook)
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community's Way of Life Facility is closed until further notice due to COVID-19. (Facebook)
- Join the Granite Reef Senior Center Valentine's Day Luncheon on Monday, Feb. 14! Call 480-312-1700 to register or go to Recreation.ScottsdaleAZ.gov; enter the keyword "Valentine." (Facebook)
- Want to make a difference — apply to join a civic committee or board by Jan. 27. (Facebook)
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Events:
- Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (Jan. 19)
- Taxes In Retirement Webinar. (Jan. 25)
- Mike Massé in Concert: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock. (Jan. 29)
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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!
— Geoff Campbell
I live in Scottsdale, and I am a freelance writer, published in print and on the web. Following a 40-year career as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest possible sense.
