Scottsdale Public Library Preserving Peak History
By Les Conklin It was a lot of work, when Liz Stapleton Ogden sat down at her kitchen table in 1983 and wrote, proof read, laid out, and typed – with carbon copies – the first issue of A Peek at the Peak magazine (The Peek). And now, decades later, the Scottsdale Public Library and the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA) are taking on the even bigger job of preserving the local history that was captured in the...
Two-Dollar Word, Medium Rare
Grand Prize Winner, 2015 Summer Fun Write Stuff Contest By Robert G. Rogers I spotted him at 7:20 this morning. I was rushing to a 7:30 meeting, had opened my garage door, and was about to hop in my car, back up, and speed off. But I couldn’t. Because of him. The “him” (which, for all I know, may have been a “her”) was a long-tailed, translucent scorpion, scurrying to hide as he sensed the crunch of my...
Artist’s Loft: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
By Natalie Keller I became aware of Scottsdale’s Museum of the West at the Scottsdale Artist’s League meeting. Allen Fossenkemper (a volunteer from the museum) gave a short talk along with a slide show on some of the fabulous paintings and sculptures exhibited there. After talking with Allen, he put me in touch with a woman named Rebecca Heller who is the communication and marketing manager. My visit to the museum was everything I...
Pinnacle Peak People: Famous Inventor Endures in Desert
by Robert G. Rogers Thomas Alva Edison, the inveterate tinkerer of a century ago, lives on in North Scottsdale. And not just in spirit, alit by progeny of his first light bulbs. Rather, in an up-close and personal way. That’s thanks to the lifelong curiosity – and acquisitiveness – of Pinnacle Peak-area resident Robert E. (“Bob”) Kolba. Listen closely as you enter Bob’s expansive home on Woodley Way, just off Pima Road,...
Cave Creek Museum Preserves Scenic Drive Sign, Celebrates History Dinner, Smithsonian Day
The Cave Creek Museum re-opens on October 1st after its usual summer break. Evelyn Johnson, Cave Creek Museum Executive Director, and volunteers have been hard at work readying exhibits and planning upcoming events. The Cave Creek Museum has been a steadfast supporter of the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive. The museum’s outdoor exhibits include a replica of the original entry sign that was posted on Scottsdale Road. The other...
Save the Scenic Drive: Attorney, Scottsdale Property Owner Opposes Money & Land Grab
Have you signed and returned GPPA’s petition opposing the City of Scottsdale’s rezoning of State Trust Land? You can download and print a copy of the petition under “Related Articles” at the end of this article. You can also Contact Us. The Scenic Drive and its neighborhoods needs your support BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. Join Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wallace and support our campaign to save the Desert Foothills Scenic...
Scottsdale hosts Innovation Arizona Summit Oct. 1
Courtesy of the City of Scottsdale Many of the state’s top leaders in science, technology and education will gather in Scottsdale Oct. 1 for the Arizona Innovation Summit. The summit will showcase cutting-edge programs and products linked to STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. It also serves as a prime networking and professional development opportunity for STEAM professionals and educators. The summit is a joint...
Vineyard Views Blog: Great Libations Over Time
Now here is a video that is guaranteed to make you thirsty! Vineyard View Blog http://devitoblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/libations-over-time.html
What is a General Plan?
Prologue The Sunday, July 26th issue of the Arizona Republic published an article entitled “City, citizens spar on Scottsdale future.” The article, written by Catherine Sheffo, begins “City officials and citizen groups can’t seem to agree on their vision for Scottsdale’s future. After three years of work, the Scottsdale City Council is in the final stages of reviewing the city’s 2035...
Mid-Air B-24 Crash: Part 3. Poscript
Mid-Air B-24 Crash This article has been published in three parts. This is the last part. Editor Mid-Air B-24 Crash: Part 1. 1944 Collision Seen by Local Ranchers Mid-Air B-24 Crash: Part 2. Search for Crash Site Part 3. Postscript By Bob Mason The story of this search was written and published in the Fountain Hills newspaper in May of 2001. A week later, a local businessman who belonged to a World War II Bomber Group...
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