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www.SanTanSun.com Sept. 20 - Oct. 3, 2008
Kids Voting brings election
home for students
by Natalie Morris in the activities of democracy by providing
SanTan Sun area students are exploring all students in Arizona with the opportunity
democracy fi rsthand as Chandler Unifi ed to vote. The organization provides teachers
School District teachers use the presidential with an in-depth civics curriculum for every
election as a real-life window into the grade level.
federal government. As Nov. 4 draws “I really like the activities that Kids
closer, students from kindergarten through Voting has set up,” Beck shares. “Their
high school will participate in a variety of website is very well organized and that has
activities designed to teach them about the helped me to take a look at what’s available
privilege and responsibility of becoming an and distribute recommended activities
educated and engaged citizen. to teachers using email and grade-level
“This is a great opportunity for them to binders.”
learn how important this is because when According to Beck, the program varies
they are 18 their vote will count,” says Sherri significantly according to age group.
Beck, a counselor at Jacobson Elementary For example, sixth-graders might rate
who is spearheading the school’s election- the presidential candidates based on
related program. “The sooner they learn information they gather, or conduct issue-
about it the better, and hopefully it’s related interviews with their peers. A
reinforced throughout the years, so when kindergarten class might simply read a story
it does come time and they have that right, such as “Duck for President,” although,
they use it. We focus a lot on the fact that STSN photo Beck adds, “You’d be surprised how much
this is a right and a privilege, that we are START ‘EM YOUNG: Jacobson Elementary’s Sherri Beck and two of her students are kindergarteners already know.”
fortunate to live in a country where they
learning about choosing candidates in the Kids Voting program.
Abby Dupke, AP Government and We the
have a say.” People teacher at Hamilton High, says the entire school is participating in the high
Jacobson and 27 other CUSD schools are integrating the Kids Voting program school level Kids Voting program. Although the program’s goal is the same as at the
into their curriculum this year. Kids Voting Arizona is a nonprofi t, nonpartisan, elementary level – to educate and engage students – the methods are signifi cantly
grassroots-driven voter education program committed to engaging young people
See Kids Voting Page A+6
SanTan Brewing
“Unitown” applications
“banks” on downtown
due Oct. 1
The last day to register for
by Joan Westlake
Chandler’s Unitown Camp,
When SanTan Brewing
a diversity and leadership
Company owner Anthony
development camp for
Canecchia saw the historic
teens ages 14 to 18, is Oct.
bank building in downtown
1, but forms and payment
Chandler, he knew he had
should be submitted as
found a home for his brew pub.
soon as possible.
A former brewmaster from
Held in Prescott Oct.
Tempe’s famous Four Peaks
9 through 13, during
Brewery, Canecchia says he
Chandler Unifi ed School
moved back East for a while,
District’s fall intersession,
then came back with a plan to
Unitown is a place where
open his own brewery.
teens of all races, cultures,
Submitted photo
“I came to downtown
religions and backgrounds
BUDDIES: Teens make new friends as they learn about diversity
Chandler to have dinner with
gather for a challenging
and leadership at Chandler’s Unitown Camp held in Prescott.
my father and saw that the old
week of learning, sharing,
Valley National Bank building
personal growth and fun, explains Chandler Recreation Superintendent Sara C de
was up for sale,” he says. “I have
Baca. The camp ratio is about one counselor for every three teens.
this thing for bricks, concrete
The $25 fee includes transportation, housing and all meals. Acceptance to the
and steel. They just scream to
STSN photo by Gordon Murray
program is based on application completeness, the date of submission, and camp
be turned into breweries. It had
MORE THAN PUB FOOD: Chef Brandt Gasparak prepares a
variety of food for the SanTan Brewing Company menu.
diversity. Applications are available at
www.chandleraz.gov/teens and at Chandler
been eight years since I had
recreation and community centers. Call 480-782-2712 for more information.
seen downtown, and the change was remarkable. I thought it was such a great
opportunity in a unique area. The thought of putting my brewery that I have so
much passion for in a strip mall, well, that didn’t appeal to me.”
He says his success over the past year refl ects the restaurant’s ability to attract
Bet on a good cause
a wide demographic range, from families to young professionals to seniors. Most
notable is the 50:50 ratio of males to females, which runs strongly against national An upcoming casino night at Tempe Diablo Stadium
trends of predominantly men as brew pub patrons. benefi ts the family of Chandler resident Santana Black,
“There’s a lot written in brewery trade magazines about how to capture that a near-drowning victim, as well as the Luke Guaman
female market, but we have had no problem with that,” he points out. “And, the Foundation and other East Valley charities.
women aren’t coming in and drinking martinis, they are drinking my beer. “Fiesta Del Sol” begins at 6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27, and
“This is what I wrote in my business plan. I want to be a true neighborhood pub. will include live music, craps and blackjack tables,
At any given time, I probably personally know at least half the people in the place. food and beverages, and a silent auction. Submitted photo
Everyone here feels welcome. Families know we have high chairs for the kids.” The 21-and-older event costs $50 per couple. To
HELP A CHILD: The family
register, access
www.eastvalleysol.org.
of Santana Black, a near-
drowning victim, needs your
See SanTan Brewing Page A+6 help to pay hospital bills.
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