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🌱 Prop 463 Passes + Healing PTSD On The Farm + Sanctuary Sells

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Good morning, Scottsdale! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started right. Here's what's going on today in Scottsdale.

First, today's weather:

Another beautiful day! Today will be sunny, with a high of 87 and a low of 57. Enjoy!

Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

  1. Prop 463 —General Plan 2035 appears to be in Scottsdale's future. Caitlin Sievers, Patch Media staffer, reported unofficial totals by way of the County Clerk's office late Tuesday night: "Yes: 25,209...No: 21,812," Sievers wrote. "According to the city, its new plan would 'serve as the community's new vision and guide for future physical, economic, and social development.'" For real-time updates - click here. (Scottsdale Patch)
  2. Hunkapi Farms, Scottsdale, is giving military veterans and first responders a way to heal, according to reporting on Fox 10 News. "We really utilize the horses to teach and normalize about the stress response in the body, the horses are really attuned to stress, and they are able to dissipate it," said Hunkapi Programs Executive Director Terra Schaad. "It has been a great success." (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
  3. The Scottsdale-based BB Hotels, part of Gurney Resorts, will be joined by Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa following the upcoming sale of the property. According to reporting on ABC15, "Gurney's Resorts... is buying the resort, at 5700 E. McDonald Dr., from Robert H. Castellini, who has owned it since 1992." According to the report, the Sanctuary, known for its views and culinary delights, will be open during an expected renovation after the change in ownership. (ABC15 Arizona)

Other Stories of Interest:

  • "Robert Fisher Removed From FBI 10 Most Wanted List." (Patch Media)
  • Scottsdale Eyes Next Payment To An Outside Legal Team Fighting FAA." (Your Valley)
  • "Water Hauling To Halt January 2023 For Non-Residential Customers." (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • Mayo Clinic Cardio-Oncology Update 2021 — Fairmont Scottsdale. (7:30 a.m.)
  • Watercolor Class — Martin Pear JCC. (1 p.m.)
  • District Governing Board Meeting — Horizon High. (7 p.m.)
  • New Moon Celebration with SOUND — Journey Beyond a Holistic Center. (7 p.m.)
  • An Evening with Branford Marsalis — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m.)

Scottsdale Patch Notebook

  • Scottsdale Police Department: "We are extremely proud to announce that the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police Board of Directors has awarded us full accreditation without conditions through the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP)." (Facebook)
  • City of Scottsdale - Government: "Introducing Scottsdale Fire Department Station 616, the newest station in Scottsdale. This facility opened in October at 38885 N. Cave Creek Road. It provides emergency response coverage to nearly 19 square miles." (Facebook)
  • Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: "Flu season is here! The Influenza (Flu) is a contagious disease that spreads around every year, usually between October and May." (Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Public Library: "November is National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo. Learn how to participate in this creative writing event and find out which published novels were previously NaNoWriMo projects." (Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Economic Development: "Our featured job of the week is courtesy of HomeLight, a real estate tech start-up. They are searching for a Senior Talent Acquisition professional, among other roles." (Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce: "Salt River Project is looking for entrepreneurs and small local businesses interested in becoming integrated into their marketplace." (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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Scottsdale Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at geoffc160@gmail.com.

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