Desert Leaf

Letters

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Letters
Imagining a Kayak Thank you for the great article written by Katarina Kovacevic about Croatia [“A Jewel in the Adriatic,” Sept. 2011]! I could easily imagine being in that kayak traveling down the river. She described so many beautiful places in such a small country.

Volunteers Help Maintain County Services

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Volunteers Help Maintain County Services
By Katherine Jacobson
Long gone are the days (if they actually ever existed) when governments could easily hire staff to provide quality of life programs for the community. Which raises the question: How is county government able to provide the “value-added” services that residents of Pima County expect?.

Poll Position

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Agua Caliente Park. Burroughs explains that as many as 45 people will show up for the weekly Wake Up With the Birds walk. The one paid staffer is able to split that large group into more bird-friendly small groups with volunteers leading the extra walks.

Now Is the Time to Ask the Tough Questions

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Now Is the Time to Ask the Tough Questions
By Lynne Davies
I have clients with varying domestic situations: determinedly single, divorced and single, widowed and single, single and in a committed relationship, in a second marriage, no children, grown children, young children, estranged children, children with conditions requiring care.

Brief Encounters

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

your children from a prior marriage are your heirs and are entitled to all of your property. If you are married and have children from a prior relatioship or marriage, your children are your heirs along with your spouse.

Sendero Esperanza and Gould Mine Trails

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Sendero Esperanza and Gould Mine Trails
By Lisa K. Harris
Like the seams of a patchwork quilt, a hike in Saguaro National Park’s West Unit stitches together bedrock mortars, leathery-leaved jojoba bushes, ochre-colored tailings and plump teddy-bear cholla, so that the bits reveal an image of nature interwoven with human history.

Day Tripping

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Reaching the convergence with the Hugh Norris Trail that traverses the ridgeline, we take a break. Eating our snack, we admire the view—to the south, the sun glints from Kitt Peak National Observatory in the Baboquivari Mountains, to the northeast, the Catalinas’ rugged canyons hide in midday shadows.

Finding Voice

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Finding Voice
Imagine your first language is Swahili, Arabic, Nepali, Somali, Kirundi, Japanese, French or Spanish. You may have witnessed unspeakable acts of violence and desperation in the country you’ve fled, and you’re now trying to navigate high school in a totally different culture, in a new land.

Finding Voice

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Finding Voice
For the 2010-2011 theme, Social Activism in the Community, students spent their first semester considering what it means to be a hero. Who are the heroes in their lives? What characteristics do those heroes have? How do the heroes create social change?.

Finding Voice

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Finding Voice
In 2008, Finding Voice youth took portraits of each other and wrote stories based on their personal experiences with war and immigration. The portraits were installed as 4’ x 6’ posters in over 22 bus stops throughout Tucson for one year. Pictured in this poster is Joseph Howe, a refugee from Liberia.

The Prettiest Pont

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The Prettiest Pont
By Lorraine A. DarConte
The Seine, which is 486 miles long, runs directly through Paris, effectively splitting it in two. Hence, unless your itinerary is very limited, it will be necessary to get from one side to the other. There are plenty of choices as to which bridge to take, as there are just under 40 within the city limits and dozens more outside Paris.

Great Escape

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Great Escape
bridges and what have you. In later years, mascarons were used mainly as decorative features, as there were plenty of other things to be frightened by in the world. Locks of Love Thanks to its wood-planked surface and wrought-iron railings, the Pont des Arts, or Passerelle des Arts, is a pedestrian bridge reminiscent of a seaside boardwalk.

GREAT ESCAPE

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

GREAT ESCAPE
(his son Nicholas II put down the foundation stone in October 1896). It was commissioned for the 1900 Universal Exposition and represents the friendship between Russia and France.

Hawk Heaven

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Hawk Heaven
By Diana Turner
In our neighborhood, which has been a residential area for threequarters of a century, the hawks find big trees to nest in and from which to hunt. Eucalyptus trees have had time to sink their roots deep into leach fields and other sources of moisture and have grown huge.

Sonoran Sage

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Once shy of people, Coops have now moved into suburbs and even cities. They have discovered backyard bird feeders and will swoop and flush crowds of hapless seed eaters, watching for weakness. They can pluck their chosen prey out of the air, with a scoop of wings, a flip of tail, a swing of the legs and a snatch of talons, a partial side somersault.

Building a Desert Rock Garden

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Building a Desert Rock Garden
By Michael Chamberland
Rocks are a natural part of a desert garden. Desert plants live among rocks, and some seem to grow from bare rock itself. Landscapers have recognized this and often include a few boulders in a desert planting. Too often these are forlorn rocks, like ships sailing in an ocean of gravel among distant islands of foliage.

Tips for Building a Natural-Looking Desert Rock Garden

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

• Build up mounds of soil and install the largest boulders. These are great accents on top of the mounds. Plant shrubs, and water them well for at least a few months until established. Reduce watering and plant cacti and succulents. Place mid-size and smaller rocks at the same time.

Gone to the Dogs: Creating a Pet-Friendly Pad

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Gone to the Dogs: Creating a Pet-Friendly Pad
By Elaine Markoutsas
No muddy paws on this elegant Great Dane, but no worries if there were. All the fabrics in this room are Sunbrella. A spot cleaning is an easy spritz of dish soap or even bleach and the pizza or red wine spill is no big deal. Zippered cushion covers can be removed and machine-washed.

Gone to the Dogs

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Gone to the Dogs
Creating your own design and size are among the attractive features of FLOR rugs. Choose from patterns such as Shiny Happy Stripe, shown in gold/cream. The floor “tiles” are made of highly durable nylon. The surface is soft cut pile with a velvety smooth finish and a slight metallic sheen.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Dallas designer Abbe Fenimore says her living room furnishings all hold up to fierce dog play and cuddling on the chocolate sofa, upholstered in easy-to-wipe-down velvet microfiber. The two benches from Ballard Designs are covered in apple Sunbrella fabric.

Fathoms Deep on a Single Breath

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Fathoms Deep on a Single Breath
I sit cramped in a 737 bound for Kailua- Kona, Hawaii, excited to experience freediving first-hand. My plan is to visit an old friend, Hiko, who has fallen off the map for a few years only to resurface in a paradise.

Fathoms Deep on a Single Breath

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Fathoms Deep on a Single Breath
called the mammalian dive reflex, which has to do with blood shift, vasoconstriction, bradycardia and spleen contraction. Essentially the dive reflex allows humans to withstand the multiple atmospheres of pressure below the ocean surface.

Fathoms Deep on a Single Breath

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Fathoms Deep on a Single Breath
themselves to aid the deep divers in the last bit of return to the surface if necessary. Shallow water blackouts are a real risk during the last hypoxic bit before resurfacing and the first minute after at the surface.

Trick-or-Treat Roots Run Deep

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

By Alan M. Petrillo
Ghosts, goblins and spirits.Costumes, candy and trick or treating. Talk about Halloween and those things might come to mind. And although Halloween celebrations have changed dramatically over the years, the history of a decidedly American Halloween tradition—trick or treating—has its roots deep in ancient beliefs from British and mainland European cultures.

Trick-or-Treat Roots Run Deep

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Trick-or-Treat Roots Run Deep
“Trick or treating didn’t become the fixture it is today in America until after World War II,” Kern says. “Children dressed in costumes, going from house to house in their neighborhood, is relatively new— about 70 to 80 years old.

Trick-or-Treat Roots Run Deep

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Trick-or-Treat Roots Run Deep
“People now spend a lot of money on costumes, food, soft drinks and alcohol for grown-up parties,” he says. “But they will spend a lot of money on candy and children’s costumes too.

Creative Carvers

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Creative Carvers
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Creative Carvers

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Creative Carvers
“Wood carving is often a solitary hobby done at home, but once a month we combine craftsmanship with camaraderie in a club meeting,” says Trinko. “We’re a cordial bunch, willing to help newcomers get started. While some members occasionally do commissioned work, this is mainly a hobby for personal enjoyment.

Creative Carvers

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Creative Carvers
The jump from carving knife to chainsaw blade just happened. “We have mountain property in New Mexico that requires thinning of ponderosa pine, oak and juniper,” says Eerkes. “It didn’t take long to realize we couldn’t burn it all in our fireplace, so I traded my whittling knife for a little 12-inch blade saw and started practicing.

Creative Carvers

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Creative Carvers
When she takes a break from big timber items, Eerkes focuses on aspen and juniper walking sticks. “It’s relaxing to debark the wood and sand it smooth before using antique twohandled draw knives to finish the item,” she says of her stick collection...

The Bamboo Club

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The Bamboo Club
(This is another in a series of articles profiling The DesertLeaf’s restaurantand food-related advertisers. This is not a review.)

The Bamboo Club

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

“At midnight on a Thursday night we have 40 people in the bar. People love karaoke,” Lakers says. There’s dancing every Friday night, with live music provided by local bands. Local groups also play on Saturdays from 8:00 until 11:00 p.m., and on “Wine Down.

DESERT GOURMET

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

bring to just boiling. Reduce heat and simmer to reduce cream by half. Add soy sauce, sugar, Kosher salt and black pepper. Place in shallow container and refrigerate until ready to use. 2. Prepare the halibut: Coarsely chop the macadamia nuts in food processor or chopper.

Out of the Pumpkin Patch

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Out of the Pumpkin Patch
Growing up in New Zealand, we grew pumpkins with a hard, dark green skin with flashes of yellow around the stem. The flesh was meaty and orange with minimal fiber, a vegetable we looked forward to eating however it was prepared. We roasted it, steamed, pureed and baked with it.

Season To Taste

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

That American staple, pumpkin pie, was thought to have originated with early settlers cutting the top off the pumpkin, scooping out the seeds and filling it with milk, honey and spices. The dessert was cooked in the hot ashes of a dying fire.

Restaurants & More

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Restaurants & More
Anthony’s in the Catalinas – 6440 N. Campbell Ave., 299-1771, www. anthonyscatalinas.com – Continental Elegant dining overlooking a spectacular panoramic view of Tucson on one side and the majestic Catalina Mountains on the other. Enjoy cocktails and appetizers in the courtyard or on the outdoor patio.

Restaurants & More

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Govindas Natural Foods Buffet – 711 E. Blacklidge Drive, 792-0630, www. govindasoftucson.com – International Tucson’s Premier Vegetarian Restaurant since 1992. Situated in a resort-like atmosphere with peacocks, parrots, koi pond and fountains, Govindas serves healthy international cuisine in a serene, peaceful atmosphere.

RESTAURANTS & MORE

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

American and International dishes that are healthful and delicious, all served in a familiar format. Enjoy everything from “homemade” soups to chocolate mint mousse pie. Perfect ambiance and menu for dining with family, friends, business associates and for special occasions.

Treat, of Course

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Treat, of Course
By Dale Stephen Sparks
Treat, of course! Who would ever choose “trick”? In my childhood, treats were a controlled substance. Halloween candy was severely rationed and Coca Cola was consumed half-a-12-ounce can at a time. I always had a penchant for sweets. As an adult, I can take or leave them, unless chocolate is involved.

DESERT GOURMET

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

asparagus and remove. Sweat garlic in wok (careful not to brown). Add Thai chili paste and brown sauce. Toss asparagus and remove from heat. 6. Cook vegetable fried rice. By hand or in a food processor, mince carrots and snow peas. Remove stems from broccoli florets.

L’Art Pour L’Art

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

L’Art Pour L’Art
the next hot thing to attach his work to. That item, he believes, is jewelry. At the moment, his designs for silver and pewter pieces are produced for him by manufacturers in New Mexico and Carlsbad, Calif. “As with the rubber stamps,” says Medaris, “I’m now looking to put my art on jewelry myself, rather than having someone else do it.

The Eyes Have It

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Arizona State Museum: 1013 E. University Blvd., 621-6302, www.statemuseum. arizona.edu, Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun., 12 – 5 p.m. – The oldest and largest anthropological museum in the Southwest. Promotes public understanding and appreciation of the indigenous cultural histories of the American Southwest and northern Mexico.

L’Art Pour L’Art

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

L’Art Pour L’Art
history, costumes and icons of Native peoples, as well as the meanings of their traditional symbols, in order to create more authentic images. In addition, he’s interested in the significance of time and mysticism in the Native American experience. “I also like the idea of creating large imagery of a figure that is strong and powerful,” he adds.

Poe, Ballet, Chicago and Italy!

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

By Jesse Greenberg
16. It’s a classic of theater comedy, written in 1847. Box is a printer who works nights. Cox is a hatter who works days. Their landlady makes double rent by renting the same room to the two men, without their knowledge. Until they meet. Very funny stuff! Opening at TCP on Oct.

Curtain Going Up

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Jesse Greenberg is a freelance writer, playwright and speech coach who lives in Tucson. E-mail your theater news to him at bylinewjg@cox.net.

Biodiversity Celebrated, or “Blitzed in the Desert”

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Biodiversity Celebrated, or “Blitzed in the Desert”
By Lee Allen
The taxonomic attack is planned for October 21-22 in the park’s east and west districts. Superintendent Darla Sidles says the park conducts a regular census count of its resident cacti, but this planned celebration of biodiversity goes far beyond merely counting desert sentinels.

Biodiversity Celebrated

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Biodiversity Celebrated
Back-country field camps will be set up at numerous sites in the Rincon Mountains—places like Manning Camp, Grass Shack Campground, Douglas Springs, Happy Valley and Madrona Ranger Station on the east to Signal Hill, Sus Picnic Area, Ez-Kin-In- Zin, and King’s Canyon on the west.

BIODIVERSITY

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Joining all the other assembled scientists will be former Tucsonan J. Michael Fay, renowned conservationist and National Geographic Explorer-in- Residence. Biologist Fay once walked across Africa marking down every living thing he could find, and he plans to do the same in a transect trek from the Rincon Mountains to the Tucson Mountains.

Enjoy a Beautiful Table, Support Your Community

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Enjoy a Beautiful Table, Support Your Community
At Sensational Settings, now in its 16th year, over 32 creative table displays or tablescapes will reveal the table as more than a prop for plates and silverware. It is a portal for celebration, communion, a piece of artwork, and a way to give back to a nonprofit that gives so much to its 64 residents.

Heart of the Matter

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Heart of the Matter
created one year. They turned saddle stools into chairs. Used cast iron fry pans as dishes. Featured cowboy boot mug glasses, bandana napkins, candle lamps made out of horseshoes. The sunflower centerpiece sat in a vase that was a lariat rope wrapped around a wastebasket.

Not Your Tax Dollars at Work

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Not Your Tax Dollars at Work
By Claire Rogers
State budget cuts continue to strain school districts in Arizona. To fill in the gaps, parents, students and community members often chip in through volunteering, fundraisers and student fees.

Tanque Verde Forum

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The new EGJHS campus will now offer classes in drama, computers and photography. Each will require a student fee of $20 for supplies. The tech/shop class and the art class fees will be raised from $10 to $20. Spanish workbooks will continue to cost $10, and students who want a yearbook will pay $45.

What’s New? ZPass

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

By David Hatfield
Ask “What’s new this year?” of a student in Catalina Foothills School District No. 16 and you might get an earful about identification cards. Especially among high-school and middle-school students who are required to wear their cards—usually on lanyards—most of the time they’re on campus and while traveling on the bus to and from school.

District 16 Report Card

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

As CFSD continues to pitch itself as an open-enrollment option, to stem declining in-district enrollments, the added benefit of providing bus service is an enticement that could help to keep outof-district students coming. By state law, districts cannot charge students for school bus service.

Using Three Decades of Research to Improve Student Achievement

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

By Mary Kamerzell
Thirty-five years of research on school effectiveness show that there are a handful of factors at the school level that account for anywhere from one-quarter to one-third of the measurable variance in student academic achievement. As a result, we must pay attention to those school-level attributes that contribute to our students’ success.

District 16 From The Super

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Finally, the school-level factor of collegiality and professionalism pertains to the way in which staff members at the school interact and the extent to which they approach their work as professionals. Collegiality is characterized by the authentic interactions among staff that are professional in nature.

The Mysterious Case of the Horse in the Night Time

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

By W. Bruce Cameron
My mother has never heard a horse throw up before, so it is pretty impressive that she was able to identify the species of the animal solely by the noise it was making. When she looked out into the night, she couldn’t see anything, but “I knew,” she says, “that I had to help that horse.

The C•L•A•S•S•I•E•S

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Please send your text and payment to: The DesertLeaf 3978 E. Ft. Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85712.

The Town Crier

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

For more information, call 881-5188. Rate: $25 for 20 words ($.50 for each additional word); 15% discount for qualified nonprofit organizations. (100 word maximum) Payment: Prepayment required. You may pay by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover..

The Beauty of Boots and Belts

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The Beauty of Boots and Belts
By Petra Boncheff
Let´s face it—when it comes to fashion, not every look is appropriate for every body. In fact, many of the looks only seem appropriate for the super-skinny supermodel type. How many times have you perused your favorite fashion magazine only to end up thinking, “I could never.

Clothes Horse

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Try on a skinny belt over a cardigan combination (either buttoned up, or open). A ruffled shirt with a skinny belt over, layered with a jacket is a great look. Try one on over a dress, over a jacket, with a “boyfriend style” button up—the options are literally endless.

Salpointe Hosting Bone Marrow Registry

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Salpointe Hosting Bone Marrow Registry
Greg Stanley, Salpointe class of 2007, registered at a Salpointe Catholic High School -hosted bone marrow registry drive. Five months later, he was notified that he was a match, and in January 2008 Greg made a blood stem cell donation to Steve Becker, a 47-yearold father and husband who lived halfway across the nation.

House Calls

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Donors never pay for donating and are never paid to donate. However, the NMDP reimburses donors for travel costs, and may reimburse other costs on a case-by-case basis. Willing and Able What’s the likelihood a patient will find a match on Be The Match?.

Wine Wise

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Icewine seems to capture the imagination of many wine drinkers and since Botrytis cannot be counted on for every vintage or in every vineyard, if and when the grapes are not effected by Botrytis, winemakers will leave them on the vine until the first hard freeze, when they are then picked and crushed.