🌱 Home Values To Increase? + Great Blue Heron Saved + Strike

Scottsdale AZ

30 November, 2021

9:52 AM

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Hello, neighbors! Geoff Campbell here with your Wednesday copy of the Scottsdale Daily. First, today's weather: Sunny and remaining warm. High: 82 Low: 54. Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale: Could the Valley see a 21 percent increase in home values during 2022? A report in AZ Big Media says yes. "Phoenix ranks second for the hottest housing market in 2021, following Austin, Texas, according to Zillow's economists and real estate experts." The report adds that the annual appreciation in Phoenix "was second-fastest in August 2021 at 31.8 percent." In addition, three Scottsdale neighborhoods put the city on the list of the eight best places to live in Metro Phoenix. (AZ Big Media) The video is clear! Mark Kroeppler saved a Great Blue Heron off the island in Chapparal Lake, closest to Chapparal Road. But, according to KPNX, the rescue started with daily park visitor Tom Lancione, who explained, "I saw the heron tangled in the fishing line right on the other side... the more he struggled, the worse it was going to get." Finally, Kroeppler, a Liberty Wildlife volunteer, was called and deftly extricated the bird from the snare. Kreoppler reminded fishers not to leave tangled lines on the shore or to discard them in the lake. (12news.com KPNX) The concessions workers' strike at Sky Harbor has crossed into its second week. According to reporting on AZ Central, the Unite Here Local 11 members employed by HMS Host have extended their permission to strike. They "continued to picket, chant and hold a drum line" in terminals 3 and 4, and they "plan to march and chant at the Ticketing/Departures level and hand out 'Strike Alert' leaflets at all pre-security gates." Reportedly, they continue to seek "fair raises, affordable health insurance, employer-paid retirement plan and contract language for equal opportunity and protection." (AZCentral.com) In Case you Missed it And In Other News: Local folks are making moves on the corporate path. (AZ Big Media)Nov. 29, 2021 Newscast — Stories include: omicron variant, ASU clothing designer gives back, Carl Hayden High School makes a comeback. (Cronkite News)Widow of fallen MCSO lieutenant Chad Brackman opens up about her losses. (FOX 10 News Phoenix) Today's Scottsdale Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Scottsdale: Coffee with the Cop/Webinar — Paradise Valley Town Hall. (7:30 a.m.) Scottsdale Employee Awards Ceremony — Civic Center. (7:30 a.m.) PM Connect Hosted by Discover Salt River Arizona & Food by Wandering Donkey Taqueria & Tequila Bar. (5 p.m.) Veterans Advisory Commission — Civic Center. (5 p.m.) From my notebook: The virtual Christmas drive-thru giveaway for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is Saturday, Dec. 11, from 6-8 p.m. in the Salt River Community Building Parking Lot. (Facebook) Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce wishes us "joy and peace during Hanukkah and throughout the New Year." (Facebook) Banner Church is holding an annual Toy Drive to support those in need. (Nextdoor) Household goods are needed for a refugee family. (Nextdoor)The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community's COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for 5-11-year-olds is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Salt River Community Building. (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Taxes In Retirement Seminar — Foothills Library. (Dec. 1)Tips for Divorce in 2022 — Scottsdale, Arizona Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar. (Dec. 1)Social Security Seminar — Freestone Recreation Center. (Dec. 2)Social Security Seminar — Queen Creek Library. (Dec. 8)New Year's Eve Pub Crawl — All-access pass to 8+ NYE parties! (Dec. 31)Add your event Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow for another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Geoff Campbell I live in Scottsdale, and I am a freelance writer, published 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 Geoff Campbell/Patch Contributing Writer.