Missing Man + Anti-Trafficking Training + Water Worries

Scottsdale AZ

24 September, 2021

9:29 AM

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Morning, people of Scottsdale! It's me again, Geoff Campbell, your host of the Scottsdale Daily for Saturday, Sept. 25. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Scottsdale? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Cooler with a little rain, possible light rain overnight. High: 92, low: 75. Gardeners are stirring! Here's today's news: 1. A Silver Alert was released on Thursday by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Subsequently, the Scottsdale Police department posted a Facebook request for the public to assist in searching for a man with autism reported missing since Wednesday. According to ABC15, "20-year-old Najib Monsif was last seen Wednesday night at his home near Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Via Linda." Described as thin, 5 feet, 10 inches to 6 feet tall, Najib is likely dressed in black and wearing moccasins. If you see this man, please alert Scottsdale Police at 480-312-5000. (ABC15 Arizona) 2. Over 2,400 municipal employees of Scottsdale are slated to receive training from the Department of Homeland Security and the Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network to detect human trafficking. The announcement from the Arizona Attorney General's Office was made Thursday. According to the Arizona Daily Star, Scottsdale Mayor David D. Ortega said that the resulting training "will enable city employees to spot these situations and could help save someone who is being exploited," he said. "We are committed to being part of the solution." (Arizona Daily Star) 3. In case you missed it: According to a Patch piece on Thursday, 40 million water users in the Western U.S. are increasingly vulnerable to the continuing drought and subsequent reduction in water levels in water-providing lakes such as Mead and Powell. The Bureau of Reclamation claims, "the lakes had a combined capacity of 39 percent on Wednesday, down from 49 percent at this time last year." With a lack of consistent winter runoff, all parties are looking for alternative approaches, including discussing what will replace the current guidance documents currently adopted by seven states." (Patch/AP) Today in Scottsdale: Free Fall Mini Photo Sessions in Scottsdale — 7375 E 2nd St., Scottsdale. (9 a.m.) Caffeine and Chrome-Classic Cars and Coffee - Gateway Classic Cars. (9 a.m.) Free Virtual Marijuana Expungement and Social Equity License Clinic. (10 a.m.) Under The Jello Mold - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.)Muscle Checking - Journey Beyond A Holistic Center. (6:30 p.m.) Scottsdale Patch Notebook Scottsdale Police Department: "In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Monica Garcia, who joined SPD in 2001. She serves as a communications training officer, dispatcher in charge, and is part of the Dispatch Community Outreach group." (Facebook) Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community reminder: "President Harvier's Weekly Recap Sept. 23." (Facebook) Scottsdale Police Department search: "The Police Crime Scene Specialist [who] conducts technical investigations of all types of crime scenes; duties include photography and the collection, examination, and preservation of evidence." (Facebook) Scottsdale Parks & Recreation post: "Scottsdale has big (master) plans for Eldorado Park, which is one of our community's first parks. As we begin to plan for lake renovations, irrigation system updates, and other enhancements." (Facebook) Scottsdale Public Library post: "Please join us in welcoming Scottsdale's newest poet laureate, Lois Roma-Deeley. As Scottsdale's poet laureate, she will serve as an ambassador of Scottsdale's vibrant literary culture and will highlight poetry, poets, and the literary arts." (Facebook) Scottsdale Economic Development announcement: "Lacy Cain, founder & CEO of Wildjoy, a Scottsdale-based app that helps people find outdoor activities in Arizona, has been named to the AZINNO Under 25 list! The new digital publication is the source for local startups." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: New Retirement Savings Time Bomb Webinar —Online Webinar (Sept. 28) Social Security Seminar —Red Mountain Multigenerational Center (Sept. 29)Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Start by Believing Drive-thru (Oct. 6)Self-defense and Empowerment Workshop - supports the Soujourner Center (Oct. 8) Add your event Gigs & services: Get Paid to Test New Technology (U$30 per hour) (Details) Add your gig or service You're all caught up for today! More news next week! Have a wonderful weekend! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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 as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest sense possible. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Scottsdale Daily? You can email me at [email protected].