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Full-day K
Covance
benefi ts all
builds despite
Program popular with
ongoing
S. Chandler parents
opposition
by Natalie Morris by K. M. Lang
After a bumpy start, full-day Covance recently broke ground on
kindergarten will be available at all the fi rst phase of its 300,000-square-
Chandler public elementary schools for foot drug testing facility at Chandler
the 2007-08 school year and Southern Airpark, but looming backhoes haven’t
Chandler parents have embraced the silenced the company’s local critics.
concept wholeheartedly. According to Covance, construction
On June 21, 2006, Arizona’s legislature will take two years at its site east of
passed a bill providing funding over two
years to support the implementation
of full-day kindergarten across the
state. Due to the short amount of
time between the law’s passage and
the fi rst day of school, many school
districts found themselves scrambling
for the space, teachers and resources
to make full-day classes available. This
led to some confusion, as districts had
STSN photo by Gordon Murray
varying levels of full-day kindergarten
BUILDING BEGINS: Construction equipment on
availability for interested parents.
the site of the Covance drug testing facility near
STSN photo by Gordon Murray
the Chandler Municipal Airport.
See Full-day K Page 6
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY: Al Terry is bonding with fi rst born infant son Isaiah. See story on Page A+1.
See Covance Page 8
Heat can hurt kids, pets
Chandler server makes
Keeping children, animals safe when the mercury rises
Cardinals cheerleader cut
by Natalie Morris down and the body has to work harder,
With daytime temperatures in says Dan Couch, battalion chief for the by Erica Ramos-Guevara
Southern Chandler fixed solidly above Chandler Fire Department. Children When fans swarm the Arizona
100 degrees, everyday activities can and pets are especially susceptible to Cardinals stadium for the team’s first
turn potentially dangerous, especially the heat because their bodies respond home game this September, they’ll
for those most vulnerable to the heat. differently to it than the body of an be entertained by a potpourri of
Normally the body produces adult human. fresh faces on the cheerleading team.
perspiration that evaporates and cools “In a hot environment, a child’s Though 200 girls tried out, only a
its internal temperature. When outside body temperature rises three to five few dozen made the cut, including
temperatures soar, that process slows times faster than an adult’s,” says Chandler resident and Ocotillo Golf
Couch. Resort bartender/waitress Dana
Chandler pediatrician Bambino.
Judith Pendleton, MD, “I’m thrilled,” says Bambino. “To
agrees that heat and tell you the truth I’m still in shock.
sun exposure are more I’m probably going to be in shock
dangerous for kids. even when we play our first home
“Typically their game. I think it’s unbelievable, and
metabolism is higher. I’m glad that I get to be a part of the
Sometimes they don’t sweat team, to get back into performing
as efficiently, and they are and represent the Cardinals.”
not as proactive with their The 21-year-old danced all her life
health,” she says. “They don’t but took a hiatus after graduating
really think about health from high school. She moved from
issues. They’ll play until California to the East Valley two years
Submitted photo
they’re overheated, or they ago, looking for a change of scenery.
MADE THE CUT: Dana Bambino landed a spot on
the Cardinals cheer squad.
won’t stop to drink water or Bambino was happy with her decision,
STSN photo by Gordon Murray
put on sunscreen.” working at the resort for the last two out for the Cardinals Cheerleaders
RELIEF: Getting a shorter summer hair cut helps dogs stay
cool. Dippity Doo Dog owner Scott Spillman and groomer Zoe
Pendleton encourages years, but always longed to dance back in March.
Zimmer help a pet get ready for the summer heat at their again. That’s when she decided to try
shop at Alma School and Germann. See Heat Page 10 See Cardinals Page 12
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