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The Search For Jubi Continues + On The Sacred + Hatch Chilies
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First, today's weather:
Lows in the 70s all week — a change is in the air. Today it will be clear throughout the day. High: 91, low: 72.
Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:
- The search for Najib Monsif, the 20 year old known as Jubi, continues four days after his initial disappearance. Scottsdale Police describes Monsif as "6 feet with black hair, brown eyes, and a lanky frame." He left his home in the vicinity of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Via Linda on Wednesday, Sept. 23. On Finding Najib (Jubi) Monsif, a Facebook group page, Josie Monsif, the missing man's sister, explained, "He usually holds the collar of his shirt above his nose, hiding his face." She added, "He is autistic, and though verbal, he will be in distress." According to multiple sources, the ongoing search has employed various resources, including tip lines, helicopters and drone surveillance, and social media appeals. A Saturday afternoon post on the "Finding Najib" group page by Josie offered a stark update: "The police have followed up all reported sightings of my brother, and we have no leads at this time. The reality of the situation is he is not on foot. He is not with anyone he knows. He is most likely with a stranger. I will update with any more search meetings. Our family is so grateful. Send your prayers." (The Arizona Republic/Facebook)
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting "And It's Built on the Sacred" by artist Jacob Meders. According to the Independent, The artist uses discarded symbols of colonial oppression such "as old blankets and Euro-American religious objects," he attempts to create pieces using nearly-discarded items from Goodwill outlets and the like. These items are meant to represent the reduction of the indigenous culture as a result of colonialism. When asked by the Independent how he manages his time in developing an exhibit, Meders said. "I never watch the time go by. I just know what I need to do, what needs to be done, and what needs to be resourced; and, I just work on it until it's ready." The exhibition is running through Oct. 17. (Scottsdale Independent -subscribe)
- In Case You Missed It (and want more) — The Third Annual Hatch Green Chile Roast - a two-day event was held over the weekend in Old Town Scottsdale. The event celebrating the Hatch Chile was co-sponsored by Blue Clover Distillery and AJ's Super Market. According to Weston Holm, co-founder of Blue Clover, Hatch Chilies have a fleeting season of August and September each year. Blue clover employs these special chilies in drinks recipes and dishes throughout the season. Holm hails from Albuquerque, about 2-1/2 hours from Hatch Valley, New Mexico, home of the flavorful chilies. As part of his food palate growing up, Holm brought the chilies and the event to Blue Clover. Blue Clover partners with AJ's supermarket - retailing a small-batch Hatch Chile Gin distilled by Blue Clover. Time is almost up for the fresh chilies; a joint release called the chilies short season "the pumpkin spice of the Southwest." (AZFamily)
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Today in Scottsdale:
- Movie: CRAWL with live gator! — Phoenix Herpetological Society Sanctuary. (7:30 p.m.)
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- Governing Board Regular Meeting - Saguaro High School. (7 p.m.)
Scottsdale Patch Notebook
- Scottsdale Public Library posts: "Banned Books Week is Sept. 26 - Oct. 2 and highlights the value of free and open access to information. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship." (Facebook)
- Scottsdale Police continue to seek citizen support in the search for Najib Monsif: "Scottsdale Police would like to thank those in the community that have volunteered and continue to search for Najib. We are asking for the public to continue to remain vigilant for sightings of him and to notify us as soon as possible by calling 9-1-1 or our non-emergency number, 480-312-5000." (Facebook)
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