Les Conklin, Author at A Peek at the Peak Magazine

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Jan23

Sneak Peeks: Beautiful Sunrise Photos

Posted on Jan 23, 2017 | 0 comments

What better way to begin the new year than with a beautiful sunrise. Here is a collection of sunrise photographs that have been contributed by residents of A Peek at the Peak’s (The Peak’s) homeland. Thank you for your support. Happy New Year from The Peak, the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association, and Friends of the Scenic Drive. For 40 years, our organization has worked to help preserve and protect the quality of life and...

Jan23

Study: Photo Enforcement Makes Scottsdale Streets Safer

Posted on Jan 23, 2017 | 0 comments

Jan. 23, 2017 New study shows photo enforcement makes Scottsdale streets safer Photo enforcement has been in use in Scottsdale since 1996, so years of data exist to determine if it actually makes Scottsdale streets safer. According to a recent study, it does. Lee Engineering, an independent firm specializing in research and forensic traffic engineering, analyzed crash data from 2007 to 2013 at 13 intersections and 6 street...

Jan23

Vineyard Views Blog: Hands You Don’t Want to Have!

Posted on Jan 23, 2017 | 0 comments

The diversity and ugliness of human afflictions is truly astounding. Fortunately, humans can also demonstrate astounding courage and skill in caring for the afflicted. Vineyard Views Blog: His hands are tree branches. The Peak thanks Al DeVito of Vineyard Views Blog for another inspiring post. Share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. Your...

Jan22

Weather Fails to Dampen Dedication of Carolyn Allen Amphitheater

Posted on Jan 22, 2017 | 0 comments

January 22, 2017 By Les Conklin Most Scottsdale residents would say that it was cold, dark, and damp at the Brown’s Ranch Trailhead this morning. Despite the unusual weather, the approximately 100 people at the trailhead’s amphitheater were in a warm, friendly mood as Scottsdale officials named the amphitheater for Carolyn Allen. More than one speaker commented that the weather did not match Allen’s upbeat...

Jan20

FCF Email Update – Events, January 20

Posted on Jan 20, 2017 | 0 comments

January 20, 2017 This edition of FCF Email Update identifies upcoming events and activities at the Holland Community Center, the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, and the Desert Foothills Theater. These include adult classes in a variety of subjects, family history writing workshops, art exhibits, plays, health-related talks, and more. For information, click on the link below: Foothills Email Update (PDF) Share your thoughts about...