Lost Towns of the “Jewel”
” Winner, 2014 Write Stuff Contest, What’s Worth Preserving Category By Kraig Randal Nelson The beautiful 26.6-acre Desert Foothills Land Trust preserve, the “Jewel of the Creek Preserve,” just south of the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, is rich with diverse high Sonoran Desert flora and fauna. The cherished bird habitat is nourished by a continual supply of precious water from a...
Just Say No to Processing!
By Marilyn Schletzer I ran into my friend, Tallulah de Groot, the other day at the grocery store (okay, that’s not her real name, but sometimes names are changed to protect innocent bystanders), and she was looking fit and fabulous. When she noticed me eyeing her basket, which was filled to overflowing with nothing but fresh fruits and vegetables (where the heck are the goodies, I wondered quietly to myself!), she began...
The Artists’ Loft
by Natalie Keller We can all look forward to another great gallery in old town Scottsdale. Sheila Olason is opening “Beyond the Torch” on September 1 of 2014 and she’s a lady with a mission! In the past, Sheila spent most of her life in the Pacific Northwest. She married and had 3 children but always made time for her artistic endeavors and her evolution was notable. Her artistic pursuit started when she began painting and creating...
Dog Daze
By Tootsie These days I just don’t seem to have the energy I used to have. It’s because it’s at least 100 degrees outside, for darn sake. Even though the highlight of my day is our morning walk, it’s not much fun anymore unless we get out there EARLY. Otherwise, I’m panting before we reach the halfway mark! Is this what it means to get old? Actually, I think it has a lot more to do with all the things that go on for us dogs...
The Artists’ Loft
By Natalie Keller It’s difficult to know where to begin when writing about Eddie Lopez. The word eccentric comes to mind, along with gentle, kind, and soft spoken. He’s not like anyone I’ve ever known, and I think he can truly make a difference in most peoples’ art. Eddie is a remarkable artist and teacher who has been doing what he does best for over 50 years…just being Eddie! He was born in Jerome, AZ in...
Bashas’ Beginnings
By Rob Johnson Introduction: Since 1932, Bashas’ has donated more than $100 million to local charities. Thousands of Arizona schools, churches, and nonprofits have benefited from the generosity of the company, its members, and its customers. Bashas’ concentrates its charitable efforts on community causes that address education, hunger, family, and children. The Peak and the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association...
Dog Daze
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...
Ft. McDowell Patrol Reports
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. ...
Never Say Never
By Marilyn Schletzer Straight from an organization known as THE DAILY MEAL is a new list of the 20 foods you should NEVER, EVER, NOT FOR ALL THE TEA IN CHINA eat. Here it comes, and brace yourself. 1. Sausage 2. Bacon 3. Frozen dinners 4. Burgers 5. Potato chips 6. Diet foods 7. Margarine 8. Artificial sweeteners 9. Popcorn 10. Bagels 11. Deli meats 12. Toaster pastries 13. Pizza 14. Cheese 15. Biscuits and gravy 16. Ice...
Summer Fun on Display, Saturday Sep. 6th
Be part of the Summer Fun at a north Scottsdale eatery when ALL the photographs entered in the The Peak’s Summer Fun photo contest will be on display, selected writing contest entries will be presented, and contest winners will be introduced. Like last year’s inaugural event, this will be a relaxed, informal, and enjoyable evening. Everyone is welcome, whether you entered the contests or not. Order food and beverages from...
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