Les Conklin, Author at A Peek at the Peak Magazine

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Jul01

Dog Daze

Posted on Jul 1, 2014 | 0 comments

By Tootsie As I thought about the last few weeks and tried to decide what news to share with my readers, Mom told me that I’ve shared 30 stories already. My life is pretty full. Let me educate you about Barnhunt (Barnhunt.com). Barnhunt is a new sport that lets us dogs use our noses. It’s great fun because it’s fast and we get to work on our own, not like that stuffy obedience business. The only job the people have is to put...

Jul01

Ft. McDowell Patrol Reports

Posted on Jul 1, 2014 | 0 comments

Edited by Bob Mason This is one in a series of rare patrol reports written by the officer in charge immediately after the return to McDowell. They offer a first-hand look at a soldier’s life at that location in the 1860s.The exact grammar and punctuation are reproduced. Parenthetical remarks are by the author for clarity. Camp McDowell, A.T. (Arizona Territory March 30th, 1870 To The Post Adjutant Camp McDowell, A.T. ...

Jun29

Scottsdale Scenic Drive Post 8. New Scenic Drive Commercial Zoning?

Posted on Jun 29, 2014 | 0 comments

Courtesy of Friends of the Scenic Drive If you live near Scottsdale Road in north Scottsdale and read the Scottsdale Republic then you might be wondering if the Scenic Drive might be sprawled upon? Could it be that the south end of the drive will be marked by commercial buildings rather than a desert vista, open space, and an exhibit area? If you’re really curious, you might wonder why the 21-mile stretch of mostly urban...

Jun27

Greasewood Zoning Case Meetings

Posted on Jun 27, 2014 | 0 comments

June 27, 2014 To: The Peak From: Linda Whitehead Related Articles Greasewood Flat Plan Filed Greasewood Zoning Case Meetings Losing Scottsdale’s Icons GPPA Opposes Greasewood Plan The companion rezoning case to the Greasewood Major GPA to Cultural/Institutional has been filed. They are asking for C2-ESL for the restaurant portion on about 10 acres closest to the Toms Thumb Trailhead. Those case numbers are 5-GP-2014...

Jun12

Scottsdale Scenic Drive Post 7. After the Crash, An Update

Posted on Jun 12, 2014 | 0 comments

Courtesy of Friends of the Scenic Drive Despite the challenges created by the Great Recession the City of Scottsdale has continued to add acreage to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. It has continued to work with the Arizona Land Department and taken advantage the benefits provided by the Arizona Preserve Initiative and Proposition 303 (Scenic Drive Post 6. Two Game Changers ) and acquire land at less cost than anticipated. Acres Added...