🌱 ASU Football Player Arrested + New Scottsdale Recovery Center

Good morning, Scottsdale! Welcome to another Scottsdale Daily 🌵

First, today's weather:

The forecast says partly sunny. But we know Scottsdale usually ends up bringing clear, fully sunny skies! High: 86 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. FOLLOW UP: A few days ago, the Scottsdale Daily came to you with a story about a pedestrian-involved accident on Saturday. We now know that Stanley Lambert, an ASU football player, has been arrested on DUI-related charges. Norah Bruther, a 23-year-old visiting from New Jersey, was struck while crossing the street in Old Town and died despite efforts of paramedics. Lambert was booked and released at the scene, although additional charges are possible. (Patch)
2. Scottsdale Recovery Center (SRC) announced the opening of a residential facility for clients struggling with substance abuse disorder. The new Sweetwater Center is a 10-bed home where clients can stay up to 60-days during their recovery process. Near Thunderbird and 64th Street, the center is intended to help accommodate the 50% admission rate increase that SRC saw between 2019 and 2020. (AZ Big Media)
3. The Spring 2022 Hospital Safety Grades are out, and Scottsdale boasts two "A" grade hospitals, according to The Leapfrog Group. The independent nonprofit health care watchdog group ranks Thompson Peak Hospital and Shea Medical Center as top notch among Arizona's health facilities. In the "B" grade, we have Osborn Medical Center. Nice job Scottsdale! (Patch)
4. On May 16 and 17, Scottsdale is hosting two workshops aimed at providing information to residents and hearing their perspectives on the City's first sustainability plan. After last year's declaration of the Colorado River shortage, Scottsdale launched Stage 1 of its drought management plan. There are many ways residents can aid in this sustainability plan, and the workshops are a perfect place to learn how! Register here, as spaces are limited. (KJZZ)
5. Scottsdale's evolvedMD, a behavioral health services company, raised $5.4 million during its series A funding round. Following the philosophy of "Behavioral Health for All," evolvedMD uses an integrative technique to allow easier access for patients, less burn out for providers, and decreased stigma around mental health treatment. Primary care providers such as Honor Health, Foothill Family Clinic, Ogden Clinic, Apricus Health, Granger Medical, and Premiere Family Health are current partners of evolvedMD. (Subscribe: The Business Journals, Free: YahooNews)

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Coming up in Scottsdale:

Wednesday, May 11

• Meet Barry Goldwater Jr. and Fountain Hills conservative council candidates Brenda Kalivianakis, Al (9:00 AM)
• Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals: Scottsdale Police Safety Day (5:00 PM)
• Yotam Ottolenghi - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

Thursday, May 12

• Ribbon Cutting for McDowell Sonoran Conservancy (5:00 PM)
• Colin Hay - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (7:30 PM)
• Jazz Noir - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

Scottsdale In Photos: Thank you Kathleen for submitting this beautiful photo of Lake Serena! If you want to see your photo here tomorrow, email me. Simply provide permission for me to use the photo, and maybe a brief caption!

From my notebook:

• At the southeast corner of Hayden Road and Frank Lloyd Boulevard, a 1.05 acre lot of vacant land sold for $1.65 million. Scottsdale Bullion and Coin purchased the land from Core Center. I wonder what will spring up here! (AZ Big Media)
• Creative Brands of Phoenix has acquired Pomchies LLC of Scottsdale. Founded by Heather Clark in 2002, Pomchies is known for new and innovative hair accessories. Pomchies was even a Super Bowl vendor! Clark seems satisfied with the acquisition, saying: "We are very pleased to have a new strategic partner who will share our vision for Pomchies and help us grow our business in the future." (AZ Big Media)
• In recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Scottsdale Police Department honors Officer Ron Lugay. Lugay started his career with SPD in 2001 and currently serves in the Patrol Division. He is also part of the Honor Guard and recruitment team." (Scottsdale Police Department, Facebook)
• The City of Scottsdale is hiring a new Solid Waste Equipment Operator III. If interested, apply here. (City of Scottsdale, Facebook)
• Kids In Focus returns to Civic Center Library with a new exhibition displaying photographs from 40 at-risk youths. The exhibition will be on display in the Civic Center Library lobby through July 11. For more details about Kids in Focus, visit the website. (Scottsdale Public Library, Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Fire Department is preparing for an intense wildfire season this summer. Homeowners should create a well-maintained, live vegetation zone to prevent damage to structures in case of wildland fires. To get more fire prevention tips click here. (City of Scottsdale, Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with your next update!

— Madison Feser

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Scottsdale Daily? Contact me at madison.feser@patch.com