Book Review: “American Nations” by Colin Woodward
Jun30

Book Review: “American Nations” by Colin Woodward

June 13, 2018 By Les Conklin I seem to remember being with my kindergarten classmates in 1943, staring at the American flag posted in the front of the classroom and earnestly reciting the pledge of allegiance. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” *See note at end of article.  One Nation The...

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More Opposition to Commercial Facility on Scenic Drive
Jun26

More Opposition to Commercial Facility on Scenic Drive

June 26, 2018 Updated By Les Conklin President, GPPA-Friends of the Scenic Drive 6/23/2018 – Despite the objections of hundreds of residents present at the developer’s open house, the applicatnt has filed a formal request with the City of Scottsdale. See “New Cases” in the June 21st issue of  Scottsdale’s P&Z Link Newsletter. The Greater Pinnacle Peak Association Board of Directors has  Junevoted...

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Help Oppose Proposed Commercial Project on Scenic Drive
Jun08

Help Oppose Proposed Commercial Project on Scenic Drive

June 8, 2018 By Les Conklin President, GPPA-Friends of the Scenic Drive The Greater Pinnacle Peak Association Board of Directors has voted unanimously to oppose the proposed development and new commercial zoning on Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive. We urge our readers and members to join us in opposing this project. Check The Peak often for the status of efforts to save the Scenic Drive. Friends of the Scenic Drive is a corps of volunteers,...

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“It’s like deja-vu all over again” on Scottsdale’s Signic Drive
May31

“It’s like deja-vu all over again” on Scottsdale’s Signic Drive

April 30, 2018 By Les Conklin “It’s like deja-vu all over again.” “It’s like deja-vu all over again.” “It’s like deja-vu all over again.” It’s like … Scottsdale resident Alan Grochowski was talking to me and I heard and understood what he was saying, but my brain kept replaying Yogi Berra’s immortal words; “It’s like deja-vu all over again.” It was Saturday...

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FCF-Holland Community Center: April/May & Programs
Apr07

FCF-Holland Community Center: April/May & Programs

April 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Scottsdale, AZ, February 6, 2018 Courtesy Foothills Community Foundation The Holland Community Center is still offering some fantastic classes as we head into Spring! They will take place at the Holland Community Center, 34250 N 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale AZ 85266. Online registration and details are available at www.azfcf.org Visual Arts Trip to the Scottsdale Museum of Modern Art: As a...

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