? Training For Shelter Dogs + Scottsdale Airpark Development Project

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 97 Low: 82.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Scottsdale's Love Them All Rescue will begin training shelter dogs. The new effort is meant to ensure that the shelter's dogs get adopted. The rescue has hired a trainer, Ricardo Paredes. The training will hopefully teach the dogs to become more comfortable with new surroundings, impulse control, and behavior. (Fox 10 Phoenix)
2. The Scottsdale Airpark has been chosen as the site for a proposed new multi-use development by architectural firm Nelsen Partners. The 32- acre site, located at 16001 N. Scottsdale Road, will feature a 223-room hotel, 1,236 condos, and expansive retail space. There will also be a two-acre park. The project will cost an estimated $1 billion. (East Valley Tribune)
3. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has rescued about 100 dogs from an Arizona homeless camp. The dogs were surrendered to the department by an individual after the camp was destroyed by monsoon weather. The dogs were reportedly well-fed. The dogs are available for adoption. (Fox 4 News)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Laurie Trygg Dance Lessons At The Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (2:30 PM)
• Yelena Golberg Piano Studio At The Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (4:30 PM)
• City Council - Regular Meeting At Scottsdale City Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Scottsdale Fire Department reports that its newest firefighters from Class 22-2 are ready to serve the community. Click to view the photos. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• Are you monsoon-ready? Click for a list of monsoon preparedness tips and a list of unbridged crossings. (City of Scottsdale)
• Do you love Scottsdale and want to give back to the community? You can text "ambassador" to 480-312-3111 to apply to be an Old Town Ambassador. (Twitter)

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? Helen Eckhard

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.