Vineyard Views Blog: Relax and Enjoy
November 14, 2017 Our world is AMAZING. Vineyard Views Blog The Peak thanks Al DeVito of Vineyard Views Blog for another entertaining post. 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 Peak’s Comment Policy prior to publishing. GPPA...
Book by Local Authors Wins Prestigious Literary Award
November 10, 2017 Popular Children’s book about the Sonoran Desert Takes Third Prize in Statewide Contest Phoenix, AZ October 10, 2017 “Chloe and the Desert Heroes: A Tale of Adventure in the Sonoran Desert” was awarded third place out of 54 entries in the 2017 Arizona Literary Award, children’s literature division. “It is a good feeling to be recognized for something that has been a labor of love and has done so much good in...
Desert Forest Golf Course, A Desert Classic
The May 2004 issue of The Peak published three articles about the first golf courses in our area. Beginning October 15, 2017 we republished the article, which are entitled: “The Tale of Two Desert Courses,” “Ironwood Golf Course, Our First Desert Course” and “Desert Forest Golf Course, a Desert Classic.” The third and final article appears below. Prologue I wrote the article below more than ten years ago when The Peak was a...
Final Images of Summer Fun 2017
October 29, 2017 The curtain rose on The Peak’s 2017 Summer Fun Photography Contest in early May. The images below are the final act of this year’s contest. Once again, we appreciate the support of all the entrants. Thank you! Related Articles 2017 Summer Fun Photo Contest: “One Love” Gets Grand Prize Article “Sail Away” is 2017 Summer Fun Diners...
“Sail Away” is 2017 Summer Fun Diners’ Choice
September 15, 2017 By Les Conklin GPPA thanks former Scottsdale mayor “Sam” Kathryn Campana, Scottsdale councilman David Smith, and Evelyn Johnson, Executive Director, Cave Creek Museum, and all the other guests who attended the Summit of Summer Fun on September, 9th at the Summit Diner. Guests included most of the winners of this year’s Summer Fun Photography and Write Stuff Contests. Thanks also to GPPA...
“The Western Lifestyle” by Barb Owings, Write Stuff Winner
Winner, What’s Worth Preserving Category 2017 Summer Fun Write Stuff Contest The Western Lifestyle By Barb Owings August 27, 2017 I thought about it long and hard Every day while sitting in my yard What, I thought, was most worthwhile That I should mentally file Through life so many things come and go To make me happy and sometimes low But it didn’t take too long to decide And it happened when I went out for a ride On a...
2017 Summer Fun Write Stuff Winners – “Say! Phoebes” Gets Grand Prize
August 30, 2017 The Peak’s 2017 Summer Fun Write Stuff Contest ended on August 27th. This was the contest’s 14th consecutive year and again this year we’ve received excellent articles and poems. Thank you! And the winners are – “Say! Phoebes” by Stephanie Bradley – Liz Stapleton Ogden Award (Grand Prize) “A Western Lifestyle” by Barbara Owings – Winner What’s Worth...
Desert Edge Alert: 3 Videos Introduce Desert Edge
September 1, 2017 Courtesy of Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale Desert Edge Alert Newsletter (PDF) Related Articles & Websites Sneak Peeks: Summer Fun, Desert Edge, Honors Article Desert Edge: DDCS Submits Plan to Scottsdale City Council Article Desert Edge: Plan’s Graphics Worth 1,000 Words Article The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the...
Our Desert Advocate by Kraig R. Nelson
August 31, 2017 Kraig R. Nelson He lived in a remote one-room cabin near life-sustaining water. Proximity to water was important because the cabin lacked running water, electricity, or any means of communication with the outside world. This iconoclastic man cherished solitude. The remote cabin allowed the opportunity for simple living, self-sufficiency, reflection, writing, and most importantly, maintaining a special relationship with...
Medicare Corner 2
July 31, 2017 Dear Medicare Counselor, Q: I am turning 65 in three months and I become Medicare eligible the first of the month that I turn 65. I am still working and I have health insurance through my company. Do I need to enroll into Medicare? A: No. IF you are covered by an Employer Group Health Plan (EGHP) through your current active employment or your spouse’s active employment, you may stay with your group plan. You do not need...
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