Desert Les At Large: Reversing Urbanization
May 30, 2021 Desert Les At Large: Reversing Urbanization 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. Many folks in these parts are concerned ’bout the impact of urban sprawl on the natural environment. Well, Desert Les read some dang good writin’ ’by...
ASU Video: Wild At Heart Burrowing Owl Project
June 5, 2021 The ASU College of Integrative Arts & Sciences has produced a YouTube video that features Wild At Hearts ongoing program to save burrowing owls from the dangers of encroaching development. Burrowing Owl Project Video
CCUSD: District Receives Financial Reporting Award
May 29, 2021 School District Awarded for Outstanding Financial Reporting Ashburn, VA – 2021 – The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is pleased to award Cave Creek Unified School District 93 the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). ASBO International’s COE recognizes districts that have met the program’s high standards for financial reporting and transparency. The school...
CCUSD Announces Three New Principles
May 2021 “Cave Creek Unified School District is pleased to announce that Mrs. Emily Ellis-Hill has been named the Lone Mountain Elementary School Principal, Dr. JoAnn Roach has been named the Desert Willow Elementary School Principal and Mrs. Jill Sarriano has been named the Sonoran Trails Middle School Principal for the 2021-2022 School Year. Mrs. Ellis-Hill was approved by the Governing d at their April 26, 2021 meeting and...
Pinnacle Peak Park Regular Hiker/Volunteer Update 9-9-21
September 9, 2021 Our opening time will be staying at 5:45 am, but the closing time will be changing on Wednesday the 15th, to 6:30 pm. This month kicked off “Ssssseptember Ssssssssnake” month at PPP. Included in this very fun title is a new activity time for kids on Sundays from 2-4p. Bring your kids, the neighbor kids, grandkids, a friend’s kids and join Susan in the ramada for an educational activity and craft...
Friends of the Scenic Drive Needs Your Help
May 1, 2021 Friends of the Scenic Drive Needs Your Help By Jake Kulp, Les Conklin & Friends of the Scenic Drive Board of Directors Our organization, Friends of the Scenic Drive, has been around since the 1970’s and is currently known under various names including the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association and GPPA. The most publicly visible name we operate under is “Friends of The Scenic Drive,” with signage running along much...
Carefree Beginnings
By Les Conklin Originally Published A Peek at the Peak, October 2003 You just know that a place named Carefree is a place with a heart, a place to relax, leave worries behind, and enjoy a refreshing atmosphere of breezy sunshine with mountain backdrops. It’s always been that way in Carefree! Marketing pamphlet distributed by the merchants of Easy Street and Spanish Village, Carefree, June 2002.* The Discovery In the...
Scottsdale Will Remove Mask Requirements
MAY 14, 2021 Scottsdale will remove mask requirement in light of latest CDC recommendation The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has adjusted guidance and now says that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any non-healthcare setting. In the wake of that announcement, Scottsdale Mayor David D. Ortega is withdrawing his Jan. 13 emergency proclamation related to masks. Covering one’s nose and...
Volunteering to Help the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive
May 1, 2021 Volunteering to Help the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive By Les Conklin A famous general once said, “Old soldiers never die. They simply fade away.” Unfortunately, what McArthur said about soldiers often applies to a community’s distinguishing landmarks and environments. During the 1980s, confusion about future jurisdictions caused by pending annexations caused the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive to “fade away.” Will...
DF Theater: Godspell In Concert & Summer Camp Registration Open!
April 29, 2021 Courtesy Desert Foothills Theater Desert Foothills Theater News 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 Membership Make a Donation to GPPA Peak Advertisements &...
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