🌱 SRPMIC First Female Fire Capt.+ New Whiz Kidz + AG Brnovich Accused

Happy Friday, Scottsdale! Apologies for not having a daily the past few days. But we are back and better than ever. So let's get started.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and hot, getting close to that 100 degree mark! Today is a high of 98 and a low of 67.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The Maricopa County recorder and the county's Board of Supervisors accused Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich of ignoring evidence in his report a criminal investigation. The accusation comes in the form of a letter, claims Brnovich sowed seeds of doubt regarding the 2020 election and did not properly investigate claims of election fraud. Rather than properly report the audit's finding of an uncontested election, Brnovich is accused of "omitted pertinent information, misrepresented facts, and cited distorted data". (Patch)
2. Maricopa County Deputy Juan “Johnny” Ruiz was killed by a man trying to escape custody on October 9 2021. Now, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty for the accused, Clinton Robert Hurley. This is the first time interim County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has sought the death penalty. The trial is scheduled for October 2022.(The Arizona Republic)
3. The River People Health Center is offering Nutrition Services to individuals and families in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community lead a healthier lifestyle. From helping clients manage diet with specific illnesses, such as diabetes, or those seeking to lose or gain weight in an effort to be healthier, Libby and Kat have got you covered. Their Thriving with Diabetes course and their Basics on a Budget class are favorites. Appointments and walk-ins welcome! (O'odham Action News)
4. Whiz Kidz Preschool is opening a second facility in Scottsdale. After the first facility garnered a waitlist of nearly 50 children, founder/CEO Martha Picciao decided to open a new facility catering to children under five-years-old. On June 6th, Whiz Kidz is taking over the former Sunrise Preschool facility on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. (Scottsdale Progress)
5. Paramedic Joan Wood, of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Fire Department, has been promoted to fire captain, making her the first women from the Community to hold the title. Wood started her career in 1999 and plans on continuing to serve as a paramedic in addition to her supervisory role at Station 291. (O'odham Action News)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Healing Circle with Mark Earlix - Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (6:30 PM)
• Seussical the Musical JR - Scottsdale Unified District (7:00 PM)
• Musical Comedy "Nunsense" at Fountain Hills Theater (7:30 PM)
• Five Women Wearing the Same Dress (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know the largest portion of voters in Maricopa County are registered independents? For many, that leaves the option of voting in the primary off-limits. But the County Recorder explains there are a few steps independents can take to vote in the the upcoming election. Check out the link in blue to get the scoop on how independents in Scottsdale, and across the county, can vote. (KTAR.com)
• Looking for a new home, or just like to keep up with the market news? Then check out these five brand new listings in Scottsdale. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Just around the corner in Phoenix, a local coffee shop owner is wondering who stole their 200-pound generator! Twenty-three year-old Catherine Zingg, owner of Hakiri Coffee, runs a small women-run coffee truck celebrating her Ho-Chunk heritage. Her speciality brews rely on the power of a massive generator, which was stolen. No arrests have been made, but with the help of a loan from Melody Lewis, an indigenous entrepreneur at CahokiaPHX, Hakiri Coffee has another generator and is up and running/ (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
• Officer Ben Harris, Phoenix Police Department: Youth Police Experience at the Mountain View Precinct. Classes meet daily from 8:00 am-2:00 pm . 15 kids per session. Completed applications must be received by June 6th or July 11th , 2022 to be considered. To register, visit www.phoenix.gov. (Nextdoor)
• ADOT Communications Office of Community Relations, State of Arizona: Greenway Road, on-ramps at I-17 REOPENED: Eastbound Greenway Road at Interstate 17 and the north- and southbound I-17 on-ramps at Greenway Road reopened Thursday morning. They were originally scheduled to open today, Friday, May 6. (Nextdoor)
• Public Affairs Specialist Jessica Lema, City of Scottsdale: Stay up-to-date on the latest in city news by subscribing to Scottsdale Update. This e-newsletter features news and information about city projects, events, programs and services. Text your email address to 480-312-3111 to subscribe." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hayden/McDowell: "Heads up! - Coyote at Summerfield. Granite Reef/Roosevelt." (Nextdoor)

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— Madison Feser

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