Desert Les At Large: Video Honors Scottsdale’s Preserve Pioneers
November 25, 2019 By Desert Les Featured video by City of Scottsdale Parks & Recreation Department 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. Well I’ll be danged. The editor actually reads what you folks send in. Yup. Today, he came into my spacious...
Memories: Astronaut Handshakes by Richard White
November 27, 2019 By Richard White Courtesy of Thistle Magazine Like most of us, I have many memories of my workdays. Ones that I recall more often are my days with Grumman Aircraft. I was fortunate enough to work on Apollo 13, the “lifeboat” that went to the moon. Grumman was responsible for the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) of the pro gram. I was a stress analyst involved in different areas on the spacecraft. One...
What ever happened to Ralph Nader?
November 27, 2019 By Boyce Batey From the article “Following Ralph Nader,” Courtesy Thistle Magazine In 1953 when I was 23 years old, sitting at the table in the basement level of the Princeton University library working on my senior thesis that eventually was titled, “Children, the Psychopathological Environment and Moral Consciousness in the Literary Achievement of Henry James” I met Ralph Nader there...
Vineyard Views Blog: Old Ladies Go Marching
November 26, 2019 Why are these grannies demonstrating? Click below for the answere. 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...
Season of Caring Launches in Town of Carefree
November 25, 2019 Courtesy Town of Carefree The holidays are a time of sharing and celebration for many, however within our local communities, many are struggling to meet their basic needs without adequate support. To help those in need, the Town of Carefree has developed a program and is partnered with Foothills Caring Corps for a Season for Caring, benefiting the many deserving seniors in our area. The Town of Carefree...
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show (Feb. 13-23) Prize List Announced
November 10, 2019 The prizes for the 65th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show have been announced. Entries are due December 15, 2019. The show will be held from February 13 – 23. Click below for information. Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Announcement ...
Vineyard Views Blog: Doubleheader for Seniors, Healthcare & Taxes
November 8, 2019 Al Devito, the author of Vineyard Views Blog, apologzed to The Peak for sending additonal posts this week. I think readers will join The Peak in thanking him for sending the posts along. #1. A World Changer? This could be a revolution in medicine and at a fairly low cost (less than $2,000). Vineyard Views Blog #2. Should We Move? A state-by-state review of taxes in retirment. Vineyard Views Blog As many of you...
Vineyard Views Blog: How safe is your smartphone?
November 6, 2019 There is danger lurking in your smartphone. This short video delivers scary news from the technology front. This man is not all thumbs when it comes to playing his drum set. 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...
CCUSD: Welcomes 14 International Teachers & Interns
October 18, 2019 Courtesy Cave Creek Unifued School District CCUSD Governing Board members met 14 new international teachers and interns that teach Spanish, French or Mandarin Chinese to preschool through 12th grade students. The recently arrived teachers introduced themselves, shared where they were from and their reflection on American students. Ms. Liffick, a teacher originally from China, said “My 4th graders at Horseshoe Trails...
A Tribute to Art DeCabooter
October 16, 2019 By Les Conklin President, Greater Pinnacle Peak Association At last night’s meeting of the Scottsdale City Council, I was surprised and saddened when Mayor Lane announced that Art DeCabooter had died on Wednesday, October 9th. Art was the longtime president of Scottsdale Community College and a highly respected Scottsdale civic leader. He leaves an impressed record of community service that includes being...
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