April 21 - May 4, 2007 www.SanTanSun.com Relentlessly local coverage of Southern Chandler and our neighboring communities
Indian gaming bets
on S. Chandler
by Jim Veihdeffer
Southern Chandler residents living
along the southern border of the city
near Hunt Highway and Gilbert Road are
about to get a new neighbor. But for the
most part, they’re not too happy about
it.
The Gila River Indian Community
(GRIC) recently advised the city, per the
current state gaming compact, that as
a result of their intention to move their
Wild Horse Pass casino closer to the I-10 freeway, they
will subsequently be relocating the Lone Butte Casino
operation to a 380-acre parcel on tribal land southwest
of Hunt and Gilbert. STSN photo by Gordon Murray
The move is necessitated by the Indian Gaming
SIGN OF THE TIMES: Signs
like these may be coming
Regulation Act, which states that casinos cannot be
to Southern Chandler to
closer than 1.5 miles from each other. The compact also
mark a new Indian casino.
requires tribes to notify surrounding communities of their plans and to develop
STSN photo by Gordon Murray
“procedures for consultation,” according to Dave Bullis, director of the Arizona
KING OF THE CASTLE: Children can climb a drawbridge to play in a two-
Department of Gaming.
level castle at Way to Play Café in S. Chandler, which is now open at
See Indian gaming Page 6
940 E. Riggs Rd. Visit www.Way2PlayCafe.com for details.
Chandler may board
Kids’ camp counsel
light rail train
for parents
by Sharon Schnakenburg
by Natalie Morris
For many parents, sending kids to summer camp
As more and more families move to
may seem a routine task. Thanks to the Internet, it’s
Chandler, transportation is a growing
now easier than ever to fi nd local summer camp facts,
concern for residents and government
fi gures and locations. But, Beth Martinez, Dobson
offi cials alike. The critical question is how
Academy’s summer camp director, says there are
to get area residents where they need
deeper issues for parents to consider, starting with
to go quickly and conveniently, while
fi nding age appropriate activities.
minimizing cost and environmental
“Attending some sort of camp during the summer
impact.
is a good idea for any age. The socialization and
“One of the keys is to have a fairly
interaction the children receive from attending a
Submitted photo
diverse transportation system,” asserts
summer camp is a huge help in the transition into a new
EXTREME FUN: Kids enjoy
Mike Normand, acting public works
school year, especially to upcoming kindergartners,”
sports, games, water days and
director for the City of Chandler. “There’s
Submitted photo Martinez says. “It gives the children a chance to make
fi eld trips at Ryan Elementary
COMIN’ ROUND THE CORNER: Light rail could be
school while enrolled in
CUSD’s summer camp
See Light rail Page 14
heading toward Chandler in the future, as the
city joins Valley Metro’s board of directors.
See Kids’ camp Page 24 program. See details, Page 25.
Governor honors Chandler’s Anderson, choir
by Joan Westlake of Arizona, Graciela Figueroa presented paid. The Chandler High School Chorale
Multiple performances at Carnegie proclamations honoring Anderson is the only one in the entire country
Hall, kudos from the governor and and the choir for their “outstanding to be a repeat participant, also having
accolades from the school board. accomplishments,” particularly at this appeared at Carnegie’s inaugural
Seems to be all in a day’s work for Dr. year’s Carnegie Hall National High national festival in 2004.
Dean Anderson and the Chandler High School Choral Festival. “This is a very special appearance at
School Chorale, who received offi cial This festival is not merely a gathering Carnegie Hall,” says Anderson. “There
“standing ovations” from Governor of choirs but rather a tough national are groups that rent out the hall and
STSN photo
HIGH NOTES: Dr. Dean Anderson proudly holds
Janet Napolitano at a recent school competition in which fewer than six invite choirs to come and sing. But,
certifi cates of recognition from the governor’s
board meeting. groups from more than 50 entries are
offi ce for his work with the Chandler High
School Chorale.
On behalf of the Governor and State selected to perform, with all expenses
See Anderson Page 28
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