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🌱 SPD Sgt. Kevin Quon's Livestream Of Sam Ryder's Ace Goes Viral

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Rise and shine, Scottsdale! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine. High: 67 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

  1. Scottsdale Police Department Sgt. Kevin Quon famously captured Sam Ryder's ace on 16 at the recently played Phoenix Open. According to the AZ Family report, the now-viral video was part of a livestream that Quon was filming for the department. Reportedly the first hole-in-one in 7 years at the Open, Quon said, "To be able to capture it, it was like, what are the odds, what are the odds going live for the whatever minute and a half before and to me it's just, it's an incredible thing," (Arizona's Family)
  2. A 12 News investigation has uncovered that Stephanie Marie Davis, grandmother of now deceased 11-year-old Chaskah Davis Smith, had a "history with law enforcement" and may not have been the boy's legal guardian. The report raises questions about whether or not authorities in two states did enough to investigate reports of abuse. In addition, the report calls into question Davis' custody rights and highlights an outstanding arrest warrant from 2016. Davis and her husband Thomas Desharnais were arrested after SPD found 11-year-old Chaskah Davis Smith near death in a Scottsdale hotel. Chaskah died at the hospital. (12news.com KPNX)
  3. Jackie Johnson is Scottsdale's new diversity program director. Leading the City's DEI efforts toward better integration with the city's mission, she previously worked at Sun Valle School District in a similar role. According to a City press release, "Jackie has extensive experience and a proven track record of successfully engaging underrepresented populations and communities," said Scottsdale Mayor David D. Ortega. "I am pleased that Jackie Johnson will champion Scottsdale's diversity programs and initiatives." (Press Release Desk)

ICYMI And In Other News:

  1. Here's the City of Scottsdale's weekly update! (Press Release Desk)
  2. Want to take the Scottsdale tourism strategic plan community survey? (Press Release Desk)
  3. Scottsdale's Ted Simons was named the 'Most Innovative Person in Golf.' (AZ Big Media)
  4. This $5.4 million Scottsdale home in White Horse is luxurious! (Scottsdale Patch)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • Arabian Horse Show — Scottsdale WestWorld. (All Day)
  • Small Island Big Song Student Matinee — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (11 a.m.)
  • McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission Regular Meeting — Scottsdale Airport. (5 p.m.)
  • Winemaker Dinner with Jax Vineyards — Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa. (6:30 p.m.)
  • The Four Freshmen — ASU Kerr Cultural Center. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • See the SPD viral recording from the Open! Tap on the resource — Facebook.
  • Need your child's or grandchild's safety seat checked? There's a big event on Feb. 26, and you don't need an appointment! Otherwise, sign up for one of SFD's events here. (Facebook)
  • The SRPMIC Salt River Job Board is hiring! Day work program; temporary jobs at the RHPC; WIOA Adult Program; Temp Pool. For more information, call the Job Connection Line at 480-362-7870. (Facebook)
  • In partnership with Scottsdale Public Library, Scottsdale Parks and Recreation collects plastic grocery bags used at Chaparral Dog Park to clean up dog waste. Please bring them to the park for distribution. (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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