An Open Letter: Thank You, Sam.
May01

An Open Letter: Thank You, Sam.

April 22, 2021 Thank You, Sam. By Stephanie & Jeff Anderson “Sam” Fox passed away in January. We heard this news at Carefree’s recent Earth Day Celebration. For those of you who never knew this remarkable woman, to simply say that she dedicated her life to the preservation of Arizona’s birds of prey would be an understatement. In the early ‘90s, she and her husband, Bob, founded Wild at Heart, a facility in Cave Creek for injured...

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Scottsdale’s Brian Biesemeyer Named to Key AZ Water Commission
Apr27

Scottsdale’s Brian Biesemeyer Named to Key AZ Water Commission

April 26, 2021 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Governor appoints Scottsdale Water executive director to prestigious commission   Gov. Doug Ducey recently appointed Scottsdale Water Executive Director Brian Biesemeyer to serve as a commissioner on the Arizona Water Protection Fund. The fund  is a competitive state grant program that provides an annual source of funding to restore, maintain and enhance river and riparian resources...

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AZ Game & Fish: Chronic Wasting Disease
Apr26

AZ Game & Fish: Chronic Wasting Disease

April 19, 2021 Courtesy Arizona Game & Fish Department “PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has announced that Arizona continues to be clear of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal wildlife disease that affects the nervous system of deer and elk.”  Click below to view newsletter.. AZ Game and Fish News   The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this...

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Origins of the Scenic Drive Preservation Effort
Apr15

Origins of the Scenic Drive Preservation Effort

July 31, 2019 Edited by Les Conklin Excerpts from Friends of the Scenic Drive Website As published in A Peek at the Peak magazine, June 2006 Prologue “The beauty of the roadsides should not be destroyed, but civilization left to itself does destroy beauty. So much for why we should support the setback ordinance, if it is worth having an extra-special road, it is worth fighting for.” Black Mountain News, October 18, 1963 The people of...

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Scottsdale Public Art Adds Augmented Reality to Artwork
Apr15

Scottsdale Public Art Adds Augmented Reality to Artwork

March 31, 2021 Courtesy Scottsdale Arts You can enjoy a revealing new experience when viewing art at the Scottsdale Museum of Art. Click below to learn more.   News Release      

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Cave Creek Museum_President’s Message_April 2021
Apr12

Cave Creek Museum_President’s Message_April 2021

April 12, 2021 The letter below is from Vince D’Aliesio, dated March 31, 2021, recaps the Cave Creek Museum’s 2020-2021 Season and announces his resignation as President of the Cave Creek Museum, effective June 1, 2021. The letter was sent to the Cave Creek Museum Board of Directors, and shared with Membership via the Museum’s April 2021 newsletter.  President’s Message With best regards, Vickilyn Hussey Public...

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Cactus Shadows H.S. Announces  Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Apr12

Cactus Shadows H.S. Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian

April 12, 2021 Courtesy Cave Creek Unified School District Cactus Shadows High School Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian Cactus Shadows High School, located in the Cave Creek Unified School District, has announced their Class of 2021 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. The 2021 Valedictorian is Jessica Brashear.  Jessica has been attending CCUSD since Kindergarten. She attended Desert Willow Elementary School and Sonoran Trails...

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SCC: Two Major Spring Theatre Productions Announced
Apr07

SCC: Two Major Spring Theatre Productions Announced

April 7, 2021 Courtesy Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale Community College Students Push the Limits of Theatre with Two Major Spring Productions Click below to learn more. Scottsdale Community College Announcement   

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Mid-Air B-24 Crash: Part 1. 1944 Collision Seen by Local Ranchers
Mar28

Mid-Air B-24 Crash: Part 1. 1944 Collision Seen by Local Ranchers

Mid-Air B-24 Crash By Bob Mason Note from Editor.  Bob’ Mason’s article was originally published in three parts in 2015. We are re-publishing all three parts of this excellent article at this time. . Prologue This article will be published in three parts. The entire article will be published by the middle of August. Editor Mid-Air B-24 Crash: Part 2. Search for Crash Site – Published 8/4/2015 Mid-Air B-24 Crash:...

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CCUSD:  Schools Celebrate Chinese New Year
Mar20

CCUSD: Schools Celebrate Chinese New Year

February 28, 2021   The new Lunar calendar began on February 12, 2021. The Chinese Zodiac marks 2021 as the Year of the Ox. The four CCUSD schools with Mandarin Chinese programs have celebrated the Chinese New Year with a parade, Chinese dress. exhibits and more. Click on the link below to view a scrapbook of student fun, faculty pride and learning. .       Cave Creek Unified School District Media Release   The...

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