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Carefree Artist Dabbles in New Medium
Nov30

Carefree Artist Dabbles in New Medium

Posted on Nov 30, 2014 | 0 comments

By Maxine Rosenberg When not working as an Exterior Designer for Paddy-O Furniture in Scottsdale, Claudia Cattell can be found in her Carefree studio doing what she loves best-fine art. Scattered about her studio, the many Reining Horse trophies, ribbons and other memorabilia tell the story of her accomplished past. Autographed photos of Cattell with Kenny Rogers and Roy Rogers are just two of many celeb snapshots you will also find...

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Scenic Drive Alert, December 1, 2014
Nov30

Scenic Drive Alert, December 1, 2014

Posted on Nov 30, 2014 | 0 comments

Courtesy of Friends of the Scenic Drive Live in a neighborhood near Happy Valley Road, Jomax Road & Scottsdale Road? Is protecting north Scottsdale’s heritage important to you? Are you concerned about the spread of urban sprawl? When land acquisition for the preserve is concluded, do you want present and future generations to receive the maximum return from the people’s investment? For the first time in the  50-year...

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GPPA Board Gives Mixed Review of Scottsdale’s 4,000-Acre State Land Rezoning Proposal
Nov30

GPPA Board Gives Mixed Review of Scottsdale’s 4,000-Acre State Land Rezoning Proposal

Posted on Nov 30, 2014 | 0 comments

At its September 30th meeting, the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association Board of Directors discussed a City of Scottsdale rezoning proposal of 4,000 acres of state trust land in north Scottsdale. All the acreage is part of the city’s recommended study boundary for the planned preserve and is land the city hopes to eventually acquire to complete the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. If the proposal is approved, the rezoning would add...

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GPPA, The Peak Sponsoring Dec. 18th School Visit to Pinnacle Peak Desert Center
Nov27

GPPA, The Peak Sponsoring Dec. 18th School Visit to Pinnacle Peak Desert Center

Posted on Nov 27, 2014 | 0 comments

Donation made in name of  former Campo Bello student, who restored Scenic Drive in 1975 (see below). On December 18, 4th grade students from Campo Bello Elementary School, in Phoenix, will have fun and learn about the importance of stewardship of the desert and how to survive in its harsh environment. For the third consecutive year, the visit is being sponsored by GPPA and The Peak. After past visits, teachers have expressed their...

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GIFTS FROM THE PEAK
Nov26

GIFTS FROM THE PEAK

Posted on Nov 26, 2014 | 0 comments

Happy holidays! WE, the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association and Friends of the Scenic Drive, have gifts for YOU: our members, residents, prospective visitors, businesses, organizations, and readers. The gifts are 1) a new, enriched online magazine, and 2) exciting sponsorship opportunities. Gift 1. Enriched A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) Magazine In 1983, using a typewriter and carbon paper and hand-written articles provided by her...

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