Volunteers Play Essential Role in Scottsdale’s Success
September 10, 2018 In his latest newsletter David N. Smith, Scottsdale City Councilman, examines the contribution of volunteers to various City of Scottsdale activities, events, task forces and initiatives. The numbers are impressive as is the bredth of responsibilities assumed by volunteers and organizations. To learn more, click on the link below. David N. Smith Newsletter The Peak Welcomes Your Comment...
Scottsdale Residents: Monsoon ready? Watch video. Get free sandbags.
June 13, 2018 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Mike Phillips, public affairs manager, 480-312-7825, mphillips@ScottsdaleAZ.gov Sandbags available for residents as part of monsoon preparedness Arizona’s monsoon season officially begins Friday and right on cue the remnants of Hurricane Ben are expected to enter the Valley and generate a chance for significant rain this weekend. Summer monsoon storms can develop rapidly and cause severe...
“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...
Sneak Peeks: Scenic Drive NEW Commercial Zoning Meeting Wed., May 30, 6 P.M.
By Les Conklin President Friends of the Scenic Drive Greater Pinnacle Peak Association Your support of Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive is essential to preserve this landmark that was established by residents in 1964 and is maintained by the City of Scottsdale and Friends of the Scenic Drive, a Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA) corps of volunteers. If possible, please attend tomorrow evening’s meeting, learn about the...
Desert Edge Advocates View: Staying on the Right Side of History
May 18, 2018 “For those of us fortunate enough to call Scottsdale home, we know the magic of living in the desert and the quality of life we enjoy in one of the most beautiful places in the world.” Desert Edge Advocates View Click below to read the entire newsletter. Desert Edge Advocates Views Newsletter(PDF) The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the...
Residents Ask City Leaders Not To Cave To Devilish Developer Deeds
May 12, 2018 By Manny Siprut Scottsdale Resident & Vice President Troon North HOA In the movie Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger was the bad guy who just wouldn’t die. Now, our 3000 residents at Troon North feel like we are watching the movie all over again. Except this time we are being forced to watch real estate speculators run amok, not fictitious villains. The consequences for what we are facing are profound for every...
Desert Edge Views: “RE: IT’S OUR PRESERVE TOO!”
April 15, 2018 Zip Code 85255 “is where the majority of people live that visit the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.” The newsletter provides some statistics about the area’s residents. Desert Edge Advocates Views (PDF) The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All...
Scottsdale Citizen Explains Petition for Desert Edge Vote
April 11, 2018 By Fran Brennan A petition is being circulated seeking the RIGHT TO VOTE concerning the proposed DesertEDGE facility planned inside the McDowell Sonoran Preserve at the Gateway entrance. There are those who think that the Preserve is the right place for the amenity, saying it will be “an interpretive, educational, desert appreciation complex.” (See ASU president’s letter). DesertEDGE will have informational...
Desert Edge Views: Scottsdale Council Casts Unanimous Vote re: Ballot Initiative
March 14, 2018 This issue of Desert Edge Views newsletter provides information about a recent Scottsdale City vote regarding one of the Desert Edge ballot initiatives. Desert Edge Advocates Views (PDF) The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All comments are reviewed based on The...
Desert Edge Views Newsletter: More Information re: ASU’s Role
February 28, 2018 This issue of Desert Edge Views newsletter provides additional insight into the recent letter written by Dr. Michael Crow, President, Arizona State University. Dr. Crow’s letter was written to clarify ASU’s position in regard to Scottsdale’s proposed Desert Edge. Desert Edge Advocates Views (PDF) The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts...
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