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🌱 Jubi Monsif Update + Local COVID Numbers Down + Crime Numbers

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Happy Thursday, people of Scottsdale! Here's everything you need to know around town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 62 Low: 38

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Scottsdale:

  1. According to Patch reporting," the funeral services for Najib 'Jubi' Monsif, whose remains were found at a canal pump station in Mesa last week, are set for this weekend." Monsif's sister, Josie Monsif, posted the plans on Facebook. Visiting hours are 4-7 p.m. Friday at Messinger Mortuary Pinnacle Peak; the funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church; and the burial will occur at Paradise Memorial Gardens following Saturday's funeral. Josie added this personal message of thanks to the countless followers, searchers, and supporters throughout this ordeal. "You have all invested your love in Jubi, and my parents know you'd want the opportunity to pay your respects... As always, thank you for everything." (Scottsdale Patch)
  2. While COVID-19 cases are up across the country, Maricopa County has seen a slight drop in cases since the beginning of December. Caitlin Siever of Patch reported that the positive test rate saw a two-percentage point drop compared to the last week in November. Cases dropped 5.2 percent for the same comparative period. The report included CDC vaccination rates for Maricopa County as of Dec. 12, they are 5-9 percentage points below U.S. rates for all age categories. (Scottsdale Patch)
  3. According to Maricopa County Attorney's press release, violent crimes such as murder and assault are up over last year while property crime has decreased. According to the report, scams were on the rise, reaching a three-year high. Drug use and overdoses are also on the rise in Arizona, up 45 percent since 2019. Reportedly, the data was shared to help residents make good safety decisions in the upcoming year. (Press Release Desk)

ICYMI And In Other News:

  • Scottsdale house erupts in flames near 120th Street and Shea Boulevard. (FOX 10 News)
  • A new six-story multifamily luxury housing unit is planned for Kierland. (azbex.com)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • AM Connect — Tuscany at McCormick Ranch. (7:30 a.m.)
  • Broadway Book Club — ASU Kerr Cultural Center. (11 a.m.)
  • Assisted Living: The Musical® — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (2 p.m.)
  • Transportation Commission Regular Meeting — Civic Center. (5:15 p.m.)
  • Keep Calm and Play Mahjong — Martin Pear JCC. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Just off a sold-out holiday concert, the Scottsdale Philharmonic announces 2022 spring concert dates to be held from 4 to 6 p.m., on Sundays, beginning with the Feb. 13 concert. (Your Valley)
  • Blonde Old Town Scottsdale has a brand-new rooftop. (arizonafoothillsmagazine.com)
  • The City Of Scottsdale: Scottsdale Update for Dec. 13, keeps you informed about City news and events. (Press Release Desk)
  • Interested in signing up for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Day Work Program, please contact the Day Work Program at 480 362-7907. (Facebook)
  • Need a COVID-19 rapid test kit for pick-up? Kits are available at drive-thru windows of several Scottsdale Libraries. (Facebook)
  • Vanguard is searching for a Senior CFP Financial Advisor. Find out more at the Choose Scottsdale Job Board. (Facebook)

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— 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.

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