🌱 Hiker & Dogs Rescued At Tom’s Thumb + Restaurant Health Inspections

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Warm with clouds and sun. High: 99 Low: 78.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Scottsdale Fire crews rescued a woman and her two dogs from the Tom's Thumb Trailhead on Wednesday afternoon. The woman was reportedly about three-quarters of the way up the trail when one of her dogs began suffering from heat exhaustion. Responding paramedics helped cool down Diego, a 125-pound German Shepherd. (The Sacramento Bee)
2. A Phoenix firefighter is facing assault charges as a result of a confrontation with a Scottsdale Police Department officer. Christina Leon, 33, was arrested on Sunday, Sep. 11 for allegedly assaulting the officer and a detention officer at the HonorHealth Osborn Hospital while off-duty. The details that led to the incident have not been released, yet. Phoenix Fire is conducting its own internal investigation into the incident. (AZ Family)
3. Maricopa County Environmental Health Specialists are currently conducting surprise restaurant inspections — and health inspectors are reportedly finding numerous violations. The most common ones are workers not washing hands properly, food being improperly stored at incorrect temperatures, and cross-contamination. The department states that its purpose is to correct the violations. (AZ Family)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Freshman Parents Coffee with Counselors At Chaparral High School (9:30 AM)
• Tango Individual Instruction At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (12:00 PM)
• Oktoberfest At Fountain Park (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Scottsdale Police Department and the Scottsdale Fire Department were able to raise $1,215 for charity during their recent charity golf event. Click to watch the video. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Scottsdale continues to ask residents to not overseed their lawns this season. The practice wastes thousands of gallons of water. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• The City of Scottsdale is currently searching for fleet technicians. Click to learn more about the position. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.