Les Conklin, Author at A Peek at the Peak Magazine

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Apr13

Photos of 1995- Special Year of Scenic Drive Community Service and Celebration

Posted on Apr 13, 2015 | 0 comments

Courtesy of Friends of the Scenic Drive By Les Conklin 1995 was a banner year for the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive. It began with a thoughtful, supportive note from Scottsdale’s mayor, Herb Drinkwater. It ended with the publication of the December issue of A Peek at the Peak magazine that included numerous photographs of the monument sign dedication and celebration that was held in October. There was much to celebrate....

Apr11

How about a new body to go with your old brain? – Courtesy of Vineyard Views Blog

Posted on Apr 11, 2015 | 0 comments

Medicine Marches On About the Blogger Al DeVito author’s Vineyard Views, a blog which his “take on a variety of topics that are shaping the U.S. in the 21st century.” In the blog’s introduction, DeVito writes “I spent my career in the computer software business and experienced the joy of working in an area that has changed the way we live. I retired to the Vineyard in 2002 and devoted a fair...

Apr09

Scottsdale Opportunity Expo Offers Employment Options for Young Adults, Teens

Posted on Apr 9, 2015 | 0 comments

City of Scottsdale NEWS RELEASE April 3, 2015 Contact: Human Services Specialist Sheila Williams, 480-312-7922, swilliams@ScottsdaleAZ.gov Scottsdale Opportunity Expo offers employment options for young adults and teens For young adults and teens, looking for that first job can be a daunting experience. Scottsdale’s Opportunity Expo can make that search easier and lead to a quicker trip up the career ladder. The free event...

Mar29

Sneak Peeks: Desert Discovery Center and HB 2570 – Breaking News

Posted on Mar 29, 2015 | 0 comments

By Les Conklin March 29, 2015 Recent issues of The Peak have included articles about two topics of interest to many residents of our community, HB 2570 and the Desert Discovery Center. If approved, HB 2570 would impact Scottsdale ordinances related to development and practices related to native plant conservation. The proposed Desert Discovery Center, if completed, would provide a tourist and educational amenity complementing...

Mar29

Volunteers Sought to Serve on Scottsdale Boards – Deadline Apr. 10th

Posted on Mar 29, 2015 | 0 comments

March 6, 2015 Courtesy of the City of Scottsdale Contact: Kevin McKee, Management Assistant to the Mayor, 480-312-7977 or kmckee@ScottsdaleAZ.gov Scottsdale residents are invited to apply for volunteer positions on 12 city boards and commissions. Openings exist on the: Board of Adjustment Building Advisory Board of Appeals Environmental Quality Advisory Board Historic Preservation Commission Library Board Loss Trust Fund Board...