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West Nile Kills Scottsdale Man + Former D-Back Sells Mansion
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Greetings, Scottsdale! I am Geoff Campbell, your new Scottsdale Daily curator. Thankfully Madison is still around, but passing off the Daily. I am so excited to provide you with the news and information that will help get your day started. So, let's get started!
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First, today's weather:
There is a change in the air - do you feel it too? Temperatures are moderating just a bit, and today, it will be clear throughout the day. High: 101 Low: 81.
Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:
- A Scottsdale man dies after suffering from West Nile Virus. On Friday, the tragic death of 86 year-old Donald Streets was the fourth death this year resulting from West Nile Virus. After such a wet summer, older residents are encouraged to limit their time outside and avoid potential exposure to the virus. (ABC15 Arizona)
- One-of-a-kind Toca Madera redefines Scottsdale's dining scene. "If Cirque Du Soleil was a restaurant, it would be Toca Madera.," according to reviewer Michael Gossie. He provides a list of dishes everyone must try. As well as a tantalizing description of each dishes' flavor and the restaurant's beautiful design. (AZ Big Media)
- Matt Williams, a former Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants player, and his wife, TV personality Erika Williams, sold their Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home for $4.6 million. The 15,300-square-foot Paradise Valley estate that has seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. (AZCentral.com - subscribe)
- Scottsdale Leadership Inc., a nonprofit civic organization, named 34 candidates for its 36th Core Program Class. The program consists of nine months of learning and projects meant to foster community leaders and help them make an impact on the community in Scottsdale.(Bizjournals - subscribe)
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Today in Scottsdale:
- Martin Pear Jewish Community Center presents: Not Alone – A Film about Teen Depression and Suicide (6:30 PM)
- Talk Cinema: Old Henry - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (7:00 PM)
- For Native American Recognition Days, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community will serve Breakfast and lunch at the Round House Cafe at Two Waters today. Menudo served all day! (Facebook)
Scottsdale Patch Notebook
- In Case You Missed It: The the Sphinx Date Company is celebrating 70 years of Scottsdale business excellence. The farm-to-store company offers fresh, Arizona-grown Medjool dates. Mayor Ortega, in celebration of this milestone, proclaimed September 16-18 Sphinx Date Company Days in Scottsdale. (Facebook)
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Go ahead - make Tuesday the best day of your week so far!
— 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 in education as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest sense possible.
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