CCUSD: Janet Anderson Named Teacher of the Year
May13

CCUSD: Janet Anderson Named Teacher of the Year

May 2020 Courtesy Cave Creek Unified School Distirct Cave Creek Unified School District 2020 Teacher of Year Janet Anderson Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD®) celebrates great teaching with their annual Teacher of the Year celebration. Janet Anderson, a Honors Pre-AP and IB Biology teacher at Cactus Shadows High School was named CCUSD® Teacher of the Year 2020. Janet was awarded $3,000 and will complete her application for...

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Fun Peeks: Toilet Paper Blues, Paul
May02

Fun Peeks: Toilet Paper Blues, Paul

There are lots of ways to have fun. A very easy way is to take a peek at the numerous stories, photos and videos below. We thank The Peak’s readers for these contributions. Check out these selections dating back to July 4, 2018. May 1, 2020 Vineyard Views Blog: Some Needed Laughs This TV show was ahead of its time.  Just in time but just in time for a needed laugh. I’m still wiping the tears away. Vineyard Views Blog...

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Desert Les At Large: Road Trip & Sqanto
May01

Desert Les At Large: Road Trip & Sqanto

April 27, 2020 By Desert Les Howdie Pardner, Yup. It’s good to see you again. Desert Les is back. Not because them Peak readers demanded it but because the fool editor told Desert Les to fill this here white space with interestin’ doings and seeings. Desert Les is still following orders and hunkerin’ down in the family bunkhouse.  So far that dang virus hasn’t found us. Hopefully, yuv got a safe hideout and yer wearing a mask...

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CCUSD ECS Survey:  Summer On-Site Child Care & Virtual Learning
Apr30

CCUSD ECS Survey: Summer On-Site Child Care & Virtual Learning

April 30, 2020 Courtesy Cave Creek Unified School District Education and Community Services Department – Community Survey   CCUSD ECS department may offer fee-based, on-site child care and online virtual learning for students this summer. To best meet your family’s needs, please complete the following survey questions by May 7, 2020. FAQ’s will be up on our website www.ecsforall.org https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WTRPG38 ...

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The Other Dangerous Virus
Apr22

The Other Dangerous Virus

March 26, 2020 By Cindy Lee On March 25, 2020, a man in Scottsdale stomped away from me, covering his face. I’m Korean American. The secondary effects of COVID-19 coronavirus have come to the city in which I live. Yesterday morning, I was standing in line alongside the Target in Scottsdale, waiting for the doors to open. Others who had come to shop were also waiting and practicing social distancing, standing about six feet apart. A...

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It’s Spring! Enjoy the Music of Backyard Birds
Apr21

It’s Spring! Enjoy the Music of Backyard Birds

March 31, 2010 By Les Conklin Don’t miss this opportunity. Spring began on March 19th and will be with us until June 20th. The opportunity is to spend time in your own yard and enjoy the birds that stop by. A neighbor, Tom Mangelsdorf, has been doing this for years with his camera at the ready. In 2018, he shared the article below with The Peak.   Spring is Here! by Tom Mangelsdorf   While visually enjoying the birds,...

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CSHS Student Looking for PPE Mask Help!
Apr06

CSHS Student Looking for PPE Mask Help!

April 6, 2020 Courtesy of Cave Creek Unified School Districe CCUSD Family – It has come to our attention that one of our students is involved in an effort to produce PPE masks for front-line healthcare professionals and first responders. There is currently a severe state-wide shortage of more than 7000 masks for these brave heroes, and the situation grows more dire each day. Angelique Cort, a sophomore at Cactus Shadows, and...

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Desert Les At Large: Hiding Out in the Bunkhouse
Mar31

Desert Les At Large: Hiding Out in the Bunkhouse

March 31,2020 Howdie Pardner, Yup. It’s good to see you again. Desert Les is back. Not because them Peak readers demanded it but because the fool editor told Desert Les to fill this here white space with interestin’ doings and seeings. Desert Les has been following orders and hunkerin’ down in the family bunkhouse.  That dang virus can’t find us here but fortunately an historian in Foster, Rhode Island did. Past Hardships...

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Vineyard Views Blog: Is It RESET Time?
Mar30

Vineyard Views Blog: Is It RESET Time?

March 30, 2020   This Vineyard Views Blog post deliveres a thought-provoking poem. As many of you already know, there is much more to Vineyard Views Blog. If you would like to review the blog in its entirety, use the link below and then complete the blog sign-up form to the right. Vineyard Views Blog   The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a...

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Vineyard Views Blog: Toronto Symphony Plays from Home
Mar25

Vineyard Views Blog: Toronto Symphony Plays from Home

March 25, 2020 Creative folks are bring enjoyment to a challenging landscape.  Click below and see how. As many of you already know, there is much more to Vineyard Views Blog. If you would like to review the blog in its entirety, use the link below and then complete the blog sign-up form to the right. Vineyard Views Blog   The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the...

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