PPP Update 7-21-21 (this is a fun number sequence!)
July 21, 2021 Greetings Hikers and Volunteers If you have not been to the park recently, we have a new feature attraction . . . a large boulder in the middle of the trail near PK19! We are working on getting our trail contractor scheduled to jackhammer it and off the trail. When we do so, we will need to close the trail. Stay tuned. As soon as I know the project day, I will let you know! Preceding this boulder relocating, we had a...
CCUSD: Barela Named Cactus Shadows H.S. Principal
July 2021 Cave Creek Unified School District Names Cactus Shadows High School Principal At their July 12, 2021, Governing Board Meeting, the Cave Creek Unified School District’s Governing Board approved Mrs. Sarah Barela as Cactus Shadows High School principal. Mrs. Barela just finished her 20th year in education, all of which have transpired within the Arizona public school system. Graduating from Northern Arizona University in...
The Rio Fire Remembered – July 7, 1995
June 30, 2017 Introduction by Les Conklin Those of us who were in north Scottsdale during early July in 1995 will never forget the Rio Fire. Ten years after the fire, Peak contributor Bob Mason submitted one of the best articles that I’ve every read about the fire. As we enter the heart of fire season, this seems like a good time to re-publish Bob’s article and include updated photographs. We are also publishing as a...
Scottsdale Approves Almost $2 Million for Social Services
July 9, 2021 City Council approves nearly $2 million to social service agencies and programs The Scottsdale City Council recently approved just more than $1.9 million for nonprofit agencies that provide programs and services to assist thousands of residents at risk and in need. Funds help organizations like the Phoenix Rescue Mission through the Scottsdale Works Brick by Brick program. It provides jobs and...
July 10, 1964. Scenic Drive Gets Go Ahead
June 30. 2021 Introduction Our organization, Friends of the Scenic Drive, with the support of the City of Scottsdale and area residents launched an effort in late1994 to preserve and enhance the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive along the norther reaches of Scottsdale Road, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The article below appeared in the Black Mountain News celebrates a major milestone in the creation of the scenic drive that was announced 56...
ASU Art Museum Monthly: July 2021
July 2021 ASU ART MUSEM MONTHLY – JULY 2021 Click below for information on the following – Exhibitions on view Online Ceramics Charity Auction Download our tour app, GuidiGO! #ArtatHome #SaturdayStorytime #IntheNews ASU Art Museum Monthly Newsletter ...
Reminiscing: Getting Around was Both Good and Bad News
By Liz Stapleton-Ogden From A Peek at the Peak, April 1989 Editorial Note. Liz Stapleton-Ogden is the founding editor of this publication. She typed the first edition at her kitchen table in February 1983. She was studying English at ASU at the time and went on to have a successful career as an English teacher at Saguaro, High School in Scottsdale. As teenagers she and her husband came to Scottsdale and found work in the Pinnacle...
CCUSD Names Rodriquez CFO Beginning 2021-22 School Year
June, 2021 Marcie Rodriquez named CCUSD’s Chief Financial Officer beginning the 2021-2022 School Year At their June 15, 2021, Governing Board Meeting, the Cave Creek Unified School District’s Governing Board approved Marcie Rodriquez as CCUSD’s Chief Financial Officer beginning the 2021-2022 school year. Marcie Rodriguez has over 20 years of experience in Arizona school finance and operations. She started her career...
Take Me Out to the Ballgame by Rick Smith
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Judy’s Friendly “Art for Land’s Sake” Photos
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