Sissoo Tree Roots + Cash Moving Scam + Scottsdale On Best Of List

Morning, Scottsdale! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, Oct. 2, on an informed note. These are some of the most important things going on around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Warmer today and cooler by Wednesday: Today, sun and areas of high clouds with a high of 90 and a low of 67.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Acadia at Siler Leaf, a DC Ranch community, is experiencing some unique growing pains. The copious number of Sissoo trees planted to adorn the neighborhood while providing sidewalk shade are now on the docket to be replaced, calling for a $16,00o assessment for every member of the HOA, according to the Arizona Republic. It's complicated, of course; the roots have and continue to be in danger of splitting sidewalks and pipes, and the HOA has proposed a massive redo. The HOA intends to replace the treescape with more than 650 pipe and sidewalk- friendlier, Evergreen Elms. The matter has been bandied about between unhappy residents, HOA officials, and to a lesser degree, Scottsdale City Council. No resolution and yet been reached. (AZCentral.com)
2. Regina Smith, a Scottsdale resident, and a local nurse, was scammed out of more than $3,000 by online imposter cash moving app. According to KPNX reporting, scammers struck during Smith's attempt to reload her new phone's legitimate app. As one might do, she went to the internet when the app wasn't loading quickly. Unfortunately, the fake app presented itself as a picture-perfect replica — down to the correct phone number that pops up as a different number when clicked. Furthermore, the bogus customer service rep assured her that the company would complete the deposit and she would have access to her money the same day — that's not what happened. While she continues to seek a remedy, she implores others to read the fine print — she hopes that what happened to her doesn't happen to anyone else. (12news.com KPNX)
3. The Phoenix New Times the Best of list — Megalopolitan Life, has named Old Town Scottsdale "The Best Place to Act Like a Tourist." The piece reminds us that the district is replete with souvenir-style "shoppertunities," mixed with homegrown locals — mostly bars and grills. In addition, the New Times suggests that many cities have similar neighborhoods, such as San Antonio's River Walk and NYC's Times Square. Point made, sometimes it's good to be a tourist in your back yard. (Phoenix New Times)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Life After Loss — Journey Beyond a Holistic Center. (10:30 a.m.)
• Arizona Cantilena Chorale presents Composer Concert Series featuring the Music of Dan Forrest — Church of the Master Presbyterian. (4 p.m.)
• The Peaceful Pianist - A Night To Remember —Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. (6:30 p.m.)

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Scottsdale Patch Notebook

• Scottsdale Police Department remembers: "It was a picture-perfect evening at Wesley Bolin Memorial Park to honor Arizona's fallen heroes. Commander Regan, Chief Walther, Commander Coffee, and Forensic Services Director Cano attended the 47th Annual Peace Officer Memorial." (Facebook)
• Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community posts: "Make Fitness Happen. SRPMIC enrolled members tuition-free. Join the SCC Fitness & Wellness Center, visit them online to learn more." (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Police Department recognizes: "In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize background investigator Richard Marquez who joined the SPD in 2020. Prior to Scottsdale, he handled background investigations in San Diego and served as an electrician in the Navy." (Facebook)
• The city of Scottsdale Government announces: "Trash and recycling collection days will change for most residents beginning Nov. 1. This change will improve efficiency and make it easier to process recyclables. Current trash and recycling routes have not changed in more than 20 years." (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Senior Services holds Fabric Pumpkin Workshop: "We are holding this workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 1-4 p.m. at the Via Linda Senior Center! Space is limited, so please call to register at 480-312-5810; all supplies will be provided. There is a $5 registration fee for Scottsdale residents." (Facebook)
• Office of Diversity, City of Scottsdale, highlights: "This #TBT spotlights Lloyd Kiva New, a pioneer of mid-century Native American fashion design whose influence helped shape Scottsdale's enduring reputation as a fashion destination. Check it out." (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.

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