Gilbert Sun News - June 2015; Neighbors

Gilbert BounceU owned and managed by dynamic couple

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Families throughout the Valley enjoy the interactive party spot BounceU, but it has special meaning to Gilbert owners Brenna and Garrick Chaddock.

The couple met and fell in love at the play place, thanks to former owners Brent and Carron Schmick.

Brenna was one of the first staff members when BounceU opened in 2003.

“I was part of the original staff and worked here for two years or so,” Brenna explained. “Then I left to be a full-time student at ASU.”

Even so, when the Schmicks began franchising, they asked Brenna to fly to new locations and train new employees. After doing that for a year, the Schmicks, who still owned the Gilbert BounceU, offered Brenna a training position at the corporate office in Mesa.

In the meantime, Garrick was employed in IT.

“I was hired on to do the IT work for all the franchisees that existed at that time and she was working as a trainer,” Garrick said. “We just met in the day-to-day working with each other and maybe it was meant to be.”

In 2011, the Schmicks approached the

Chaddocks about buying the Gilbert BounceU and the couple accepted.

“It was an easy decision—a done deal,” Garrick said.

Brenna also thinks that buying BounceU was a good decision.

“We were definitely familiar with the business,” she said. “We have been with the company so long. I’ve worked at the store level as a trainer and a consultant and have been to about 35 of the stores. It’s a whole different world owning it. It’s exciting—the opportunity, the growth, the change, working with kids and making our own hours.”

Garrick has a job in IT away from BounceU, but he comes in every Friday with the couple’s young daughter so they can spend time together. He also does work around the business.

“The way we have it set up with me having another job is probably the only way it will work,” Garrick explained. “Whereas Brenna is the general manager of operations and she’s here every day throughout the week. She does most of the work here. It’s more about being entrepreneurial—we like running our own business and making decisions.”

The business suits the Chaddock family

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and their

and, although upkeep and maintenance can be a bit challenging at times, they love the customers and staff. The Chaddocks are looking forward to continuing to grow their business and stay on the cutting edge of fun inflatable attractions.

houses and bouncing and jumping is always going to be popular,” Brenna said.

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BounceU is located at 1166 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 110. Visit www.bounceu.com/gilbert-az for additional information or a list of special events or call (480) 632-9663.

Female pilot wins prestigious award

BY TRACY HOUSE

Humbled. That’s the word Chris Giza used to describe her feelings after receiving the prestigious Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award bestowed by the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women.

The 24-year naval career woman was honored with the award as an alumnae who has exhibited excellence and outstanding leadership in her career or volunteer service to their community.

“Pi Beta Phi has had a big impact in my life, as I feel had it not been for the ‘sisters’ at Kansas State, I might have quit college after my freshman year, and who knows where I might have gone from there,” Giza said. “Almost all freshmen struggle in their first year of college, and I did mightily in my transition from a small boarding school in Europe to a large public university in the Midwest. I truly contribute my sticking to it to my sorority sisters.”

“I came west in 2001 and never looked back,” Giza said. “I’m humbled to receive this award. I’ve spent the last 40 years focusing on my career and am proud of my contribution to my country, the U.S. Navy and the trail I helped blaze for the women in aviation who will come after me.”

As a woman breaking into a maledominated career, Giza said she liked to look somewhere women hadn’t been before.

Giza joined the Navy in 1972, becoming the seventh Navy female pilot in history. Her father and uncle attended West Point, and after college she joined the Navy, receiving her wings in 1976.

“The Navy wings we wear are gold,” Giza said. “Winging is a big deal. That’s a time that you will never forget as long as you live.”

In 1980, Giza left the Navy to work for US Airways and Air Florida, becoming the airline’s first female pilot. Having stayed in the Naval Reserve, she returned to the Navy to finish out her career after four years with the airlines.

After retiring in 1996, Giza went to work for the U.S. Marshal Service for 15 years as the first female pilot, flying prisoners and witness protection out of Oklahoma City. She moved to Gilbert in 2005.

“I don’t think I worried about the fact that there weren’t any other women there,” she said. “My mother always said, ‘The only restrictions you have on yourself are the ones you put on yourself.’ I didn’t worry about the fact that they didn’t have women, or didn’t want women, or they had rules that said they weren’t going to have any women.”

Throughout her service, Giza received numerous awards including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal and the Meritorious Unit Citation. She earned a masters degree in strategic studies from the Naval War College, completed a tour as commanding officer of the staff of the headquarters of the Naval Reserve, and was the executive officer of the Naval Air Facility at Andrews Air Force Base on her last tour.

Giza’s days with Pi Beta Phi were an important time. “I probably wouldn’t have graduated if it hadn’t been for my sorority,” she said.

Giza was surprised when she found out she’d been chosen for the award and has since learned she’s been selected for a special recognition award for her career. She will attend the ceremony in Chicago this June.

Monthly Wine Tastings

The second Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm.

A four course dinner is paired with four wines.

June’s

$30 per person

Casually Elegant

Open

Library events scheduled throughout June

Maricopa County Library District’s Southeast Regional and Perry branch libraries offer an array of activities throughout June. Select programs are listed below.

The Perry Branch Library is located at 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, while the Southeast Regional Library is at 775 N. Greenfield Rd. For more information, call (602) 652-3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.

For Adults

Saving the American West: The Story of George Bird Brinnell

1 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Perry Branch

Attendees will travel back to the 19th century as they listen to George Bird Grinnell’s words taken from his field journals, memoirs, personal correspondence and newspaper editorials. Dozens of 19th century photographs will also depict his expeditions and discoveries.

Arizona Rose Care

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at Southeast Regional Master gardeners will be available for questions in the Assembly Room and four speakers will address various topics on roses.

Raising Backyard Chickens with Rachel Bess

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Southeast Regional

Learn how to successfully keep urban chickens in the desert. Note: Limited to 70 people.

Superfoods for a Super Hero’s Life

1 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Perry Branch

Attendees will discover several foods that are considered super, what health benefits they offer and how to fit them into their diet. Note: No children allowed in this program.

For All Ages

2015 Summer Reading Program

10 a.m. Monday, June 1, at Perry Branch

The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program is super heroes. Read, attend programs, win food coupons and receive a free book when completing the program.

Explore the Night Sky

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, at Southeast Regional

Participants will learn about the universe through an educational session and observatory viewing time presented by the East Valley Astronomy Club. Note: The group will meet the third Monday of each month through August with new topics and viewing every month.

For Children

Keeping it Clean: grades 3 and 4

11 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Monday, June 29, at Perry Branch

Participants will investigate water pollution through an interactive demonstration of an Enviroscape model. Attendees will be able to answer how water becomes polluted and how they can help prevent storm water pollution.

For Teens

Silk Screen T-shirt printing workshop

2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Perry Branch

Each teen will design and prepare their own artwork and print it on a T-shirt using the silkscreen printing art form.

Guitar Hero Tournament

2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Southeast Regional

Join Greg and Shawn in the Assembly Room for a round-robin tournament to crown the library’s own guitar hero. Note: Limited space, registration required.

For Tweens

Super hero costume workshop series

6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 10, June 17 and June 24, at Southeast Regional

The first session, tweens will create their persona and make it official with an ID and holder. The second session, attendees will create their own mask, headpiece or headband. The third session participants will make arm cuffs, chest symbols, medals or any other items needed to enhance superpowers. The final session, tweens will create a masterpiece cape to finalize their costume.

Writing classes offered throughout July

Marilyn June Janson, M.S., Ed., owner of Janson Literary Services Inc. has scheduled a series of local publishing and creative writing classes. For more information, visit www.janwrite.com.

The events include:

“Author, Publishing and Marketing Workshop: Cover, Query Letters, Submission Guides, Traditional, PODs, eBooks, Publicity and Promotions,” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays July 8 through July 29, at the Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. Residents pay $28, while nonresidents are charged $38. There’s an additional $10 paid to instructor. To register, call (480) 782-2727 or visit https:// activenet011.active.com/chandleraz.

Residents pay $28, while nonresidents are charged $38. Additional $10 fee paid to instructor. To register, call (480) 782-2720 or visit https://activenet011. active.com/chandleraz.

Dahl’s ‘Rattlesnake’ features page-turning plot twists

Marilyn June Janson. Submitted photo

“Family History and Memoir Writing: Short Stories, Culture, Historical, Memoirs,” from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays July 13 through Aug. 3, at the Chandler Senior Center, 202 E. Boston St., Chandler.

“Autobiographical Novel Writing Workshop: Creative Nonfiction, Inspirational, Semiautobiographical,” from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays July 11 through Aug. 1, at the Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert. The fee is $60 with an additional $10 paid to instructor. To register, call (480) 503-6200 or visit www.gilbertrecreation. com.

Creative Writing Workshop: Ten-Minute Screen and Stage Plays, TV Commercials, Memoirs and Historical Writing,” from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd, Gilbert. The fee is $60, with an additional $10 paid to instructor. To register, call (480) 503-6200 or visit www.gilbertrecreation.com.

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Now

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dena Greenawalt. The home buying process can be cumbersome, however, Dena has the skills and business acumen to make home buying routine. She not only sold our existing home in 2 days for over asking price, but was also successful in negotiating a below market price on the home we purchased. She has a can do attitude and leaves no real estate stone unturned. Working with her on 4 transactions, we’re completely satisfied with her performance. We are customers for life. Greg & Kelly G. – repeat Buyer/Seller

Readers have a fascination with stories that cause characters to face the most utterly impossible situations. Dr. Steven I. Dahl recently released the book “Rattlesnake” that will take readers to their limits in terms of watching characters deal with challenges and responding to them in ways that protect themselves and their families.

“Crafting this story was a creative challenge,” Dahl said. “I wanted ‘Rattlesnake’ to have changes in direction that would cause readers to want to turn the page again and again. Putting the characters in tough positions is the best way to do that.”

As the story begins, friends Brick, David and Derek make acquaintances with some unlikely biking partners in the form of a wealthy couple. These new friends take them onto an off-road course that leads them right into the nest of a powerful rattlesnake. What they don’t know is that the new course they took will not only put someone’s life on the line because of a rattlesnake bite but will take them all into danger. Their interaction with the strange couple will eventually expose their friends and family to even more ominous hazards. Winding and twisting through the

rough terrain of Colorado to the populated streets of Manhattan, this book will lead readers to the real danger as they watch the three friends fight off the ultimate threat.

According to a press release, readers of all ages will love “Rattlesnake” for the noble characters and the way that they pull together to help one another when facing true danger.

“My goal is to allow readers to get fully absorbed into the story, and I think ‘Rattlesnake’ does just that,” Dahl said.

After 30 years of medical practice— delivering more than 7,000 babies—and raising five children with his wife, Paula, Dahl and his family split time between their homes in the Arizona desert and the mountain peaks of Utah.

Their most recent travels took them to central Europe, where for over a year they managed the medical care of the Latterday Saints missionaries and researched the health care systems in countries like Poland, Romania, Moldova and Serbia. These European adventures added to Dahl’s experiences of living on the tiny islands of the Pacific, his Vietnam experience on a Navy hospital ship, and his time spent in a struggling Liberian hospital.

Local speller makes his mark in national bee

BY KEN ABRAMCZYK

In just his second year competing in spelling bees, Marcus Behling finished among the top nationally.

Marcus, who won the Arizona Spelling Bee earlier this year, finished tied for 11th place in the National Spelling Bee in late May.

Marcus tackled the words apivorous (which means, of all things, “feeding on bees”) and vernissage (defined as “a private showing or review of an art exhibition”) to advance beyond the semifinal round with 20 other competitors. Because only 10 were to compete in the championship round, composite scores of two writing tests were tallied and Marcus did not advance, but finished in a tie with 11 others for 11th place.

just in competing and advancing beyond the semifinal round, but in the way he conducted himself on a national stage.

Marcus gave his brother, Mitchell, a shoutout on national television during the bee. Like Marcus, Mitchell was an Arizona spelling bee champ, and competed in the National Spelling Bee in 2011.

“I just said I was proud of him, sorry that I missed his graduation and that I looked forward to what he does in the future,” Marcus said.

“It was a nice surprise,” Mitchell said of his brother, and added: “I’m proud of him. He did well.”

Marcus said he worked over the last several weeks mastering vocabulary and spelling from two lists, one of 1,100 words, and a second one added for the nationals of 600 words. The words were literally “all over the map,” Marcus said, with origins ranging from German, French, Italian, Greek and English.

Understanding roots of words assists in spelling competitions, especially with the Greek and Latin origins of words. “You can break it down to get the meaning of it,” Marcus said.

Marcus made his family proud not

Cameras pointed at Sheryl when Marcus mentioned Mitchell and she wondered if her son was watching. “He told me he was going to say something,” Sheryl said, but she didn’t know what Marcus would say to Mitchell, who was the 2015 class valedictorian at Chandler High School.

Back pain springing up this Spring

Back pain springing up this Spring East Valley clinic provides solution

East Valley clinic provides solution

WIth the arrival of Spring, daylight grows longer and many people start spending more time working on their backswings, backstrokes, backhands, backyard gardens. They also might be spending more time with backaches.

WIth the arrival of Spring, daylight grows longer and many people start spending more time working on their backswings, backstrokes, backhands, backyard gardens. They also might be spending more time with backaches.

Dr. Alex Bigham, CEO of Novocur Pain Management Clinics, explains that taking on new or added physical activity can be particularly tricky for patients with sciatic leg pain and back pain. He says, “A sudden inspiration to take up tennis over the weekend can often end with a call to our clinic on Monday.”

Dr. Alex Bigham, CEO of Novocur Pain Management Clinics, explains that taking on new or added physical activity can be particularly tricky for patients with sciatic leg pain and back pain. He says, “A sudden inspiration to take up tennis over the weekend can often end with a call to our clinic on Monday.”

Epidural injections are one of the most effective treatments Novocur uses to quickly relieve sciatic pain. A skilled physician who specializes in pain management performs this advanced procedure safely with the help of x-ray guidance. The medication is carefully injected directly around the nerves that cause the pain to reduce inflammation and provide fast relief.

Epidural injections are one of the most effective treatments Novocur uses to quickly relieve sciatic pain. A skilled physician who specializes in pain management performs this advanced procedure safely with the help of x-ray guidance. The medication is carefully injected directly around the nerves that cause the pain to reduce inflammation and provide fast relief.

To learn how Novocur can help end the pain from sciatica or many other types of pain, call 480-855-6686 or go to novocur.com

To learn how Novocur can help end the pain from sciatica or many other types of pain, call 480-855-6686 or go to novocur.com

Sheryl, who describes herself as a “stay-at-home mom” to her four children and her husband, also is a spelling coach at Hexco, which develops testing for spelling bee competitions.

Marcus will be entering high school next year at Perry High School in Gilbert. The family is moving from Chandler to Gilbert, but will remain in the Chandler Unified School District.

Marcus enjoyed the competition.

“It was a good experience and it was exciting and cool,” Marcus said. “It’s changed since my brother has been there, so I didn’t know what to expect. It had the new format on the test and I didn’t know what it would be like.”

Marcus also enjoyed his moment onstage and on national television, as the spelling bee was broadcast on ESPN.

“It was really cool to be on ESPN,” Marcus said. “Not many people get to do that in their life.”

Downtown Gilbert Splash Pad Fun

Kids from around the Valley enjoyed splashing in the cool—literally and figuratively—splash pad in downtown Gilbert on a recent weekend. Toward the end of May, temperatures were reaching as high as 105. GSN photos by

High Tide oceans above other seafood restaurants

There is a reason why High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill is consistently on the top 10 lists for Gilbert restaurants. From the upscale interior to the excellent service to the live music and delicious food, this is a must-visit dining establishment.

Owned by Kim and Chris Glass, High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill is impressive, too, with the quick greeting and seating as well as the lovely surroundings. My husband and I were excited to try the seafood because we were leaving on a cruise in a couple of weeks. Thus, we could compare seafood in Gilbert to similar food on the Serenade of the Seas.

also stressed that the fish is flown in daily. The menu, which updates seasonally, was filled with so many delicacies that it was difficult to choose, but we settled on the crab cake ($13) the lobster mac and cheese ($16) and the Baja white sea bass ($29).

Our beautiful crab cake with lemon aioli, deep fried avocado and micro greens tasted as good as it looked. I have never eaten fried avocado and it was superb. As we enjoyed our food, we observed the plates as they were skillfully delivered from the kitchen and each presentation was a work of art, kudos to the creative chef.

Beauty Breakthrough

Eclipse Micro Pen is a new innovation in the field of aesthetics for treating the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, stretch marks, hyper pigmentation, as well as improving the skin’s overall appearance.

We arrived at High Tide, located on the southwest corner of Val Vista Drive and Williams Field Road, early on a Thursday evening. It was easy to feel the serenity of the beach, with the restaurant’s rich wood floors, dark wood tables and chairs, roomy booths, two walls of glass, shades of blue and turquoise and coastal art and accents. Adding to the ambiance was the large seashell-shaped bar and the guitarist. Elise brought our menus and described all the tasty choices. She really should be teaching workshops on how to be an excellent server because she was one of the best we have encountered, with her extensive knowledge of the menu and cheerful, helpful attitude. She said some of the dishes are cooked in the high-pressure steam pots, which infuse extra flavor. She

The lobster mac and cheese was delightful with large fusili, delectable cream sauce with Muenster, jack and sharp cheddar cheese and tender morsels of lobster topped with crunchy, buttery bread crumbs. An optional side of house-made hot sauce adds a little heat and spice. The tender sea bass was so flaky; we enjoyed each yummy bite. The creamy risotto and grilled asparagus with citrus beurre blanc sauce were perfect with the mild fish.

As a dining reporter, I am often asked by my friends for restaurant suggestions and I am so pleased that I can give two thumbs up to High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill and encourage fellow foodies to enjoy this wonderful taste of the sea in Gilbert.