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community newslatino film festival 5

community calendarlocal events and activities 20

resident spotlightthe partch family 21

on topiclet’s go ride a Bike 22

school newsgreen hills learning center celebrates hispanic heritage 24

business highlightDental art Designs at eastlake 25

feature

my hometoWn

mercaDopage 26

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Preparing ‘Faux’ Fall

food 14 Back to school Basics

eating smart for Breakfast

money 18 plugging financial leaks

10nowadays advice for simplifying our lives

and getting back to what really matters comes from all over. Books, magazines and even blogs readily offer suggestions on how to slow down and re-prioritize. in fact, a quick internet search revealed tons of articles on the topic. i noticed one writer offering 25 tips for making life easier, while an online blogger checked in with 72 tips for simplifying life. Seventy-two!

With this issue of My Hometown, your local community magazine adds to the conversa-tion. certainly, the time has come for many of us to take a cue from the business world and streamline our operations with a renewed focus on our essential values. this month, readers can review one local contributor’s 10 tips for enjoying life and pick up ideas on simplifying finances from a local financial professional.

in my household, the debate about how to simplify our lives remains a constant topic. the lines have easily been drawn – my wife is a “human Do-ing” and i am a “human Be-ing.” she wakes up each morning with a list of things in her head that she would like to Do that day. successful weekends are often judged by how many items on the to-do list get checked off. When i wake up, weekday or weekend, i’m just happy to Be.

Just yesterday, sunday, the two mindsets were put to the test. my wife and kids had made up their minds they were going to the beach to try out the new boogie boards they had purchased. We would then come home, clean up and head to my parents for dinner. after being on the road for four hours and delivering a two-hour presentation the day before, the only thought in my head was to find a soft spot in my favorite chair, read the paper, watch some television and just be.

so who won? We all did. my wife and kids headed to the beach to meet some other fam-ily members for a day out. i stayed home and did nothing. in the evening, feeling refreshed, we all had a nice dinner with my folks. for us, simplifying life means listening to what our minds and bodies tell us we need and having the freedom, and family support, to act accordingly. that internal voice is rarely wrong.

michael minjares, editor of My Hometown

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BraVoto the new Concordia preschool and Childcare Center in the Windwalk area. a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on July 31 with city officials, including mayor cheryl cox, in attendance. the school opened with more than 120 students and has a few openings remaining in each of the seven classrooms. the school serves children ages 2 to 5. for more information contact rosie pena at (619) 422-6606.

to the Chula Vista yacht Club on its “Wounded Warriors Appreciation dinner.” on July 28, the local yacht club turned its Diva tuesdays event into a special evening for our military heroes. Volunteers cooked dinner and served 17 United states navy personnel in the club’s lounge. the men and women being served suf-fered injuries sub-sequent to their deployments to iraq and afghanistan. they have made tremendous sacrifices and overcome many obstacles to preserve the freedom we all enjoy. a moment of silence was observed to honor fallen heroes and those still on the battlefront. the members of the cVyc were proud to have these heroes in their presence.

to hannah garcia from eastlake high who also received a scholarship award from Drs. pack and Bianes. the local student will be attending Ucla this fall and plans to major in psychobiology.

look What great things yoUr commUnity is Up to...

to Christine and michael Cornel, for their outstanding performance at the recently concluded Usa national karate federation tournament held in fort lauderdale, florida, July 17-19. Both are on their sixth year as a national champion in kata (form), kubudo (weapon) and kumite (sparring). this is michael’s second year as a U.s. Junior karate team member. in 2008 he represented the Usa in santiago, chile for the Junior panamerican karate championship and won the gold medal in kumite and Bronze medalist in kata. this year, he will repre-sent the Usa for the panamerican karate championship in september in san salvador, el salvador and in november at the Junior World karate championship in rabat, morocco. michael is a junior at eastlake high and christine cornel is a sixth grader at arroyo Vista charter school.

to the sempra energy Foundation and the international Community Foundation’s anonymous donor for their sup-port of the Chula Vista nature Center. Donations totaling $250,0000 contributed by sempra energy foundation and an anonymous donor are being channeled through the international community foundation to help the nature center sustain fiscal viability and growth. Due to the city’s budget crisis, the chula Vista nature center was in jeopardy of closing its doors. however, chula Vista mayor cheryl cox has announced that the nature center is instead transitioning from a publicly funded facility to a private, non-profit foundation. the donation presentation took place July 21 at the eagle mesa exhibit at the center.

iF you Would like to ContriBute to BrAVo, send a quick note to My Hometown’s editor at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to put your good-news announcement in an upcoming issue. submissions should be sent by the 10th of the month.

Wounded Warriors appreciation Dinner

at the chula Vista yacht club

Congratulations!

to the park View little league team for earning a spot in the little league World series. the whole community is proud of you!


on your doorstep

Cycle eastlake! returns – september 20Cycle EastLake! returns this month providing a great way

to get out and enjoy the outdoors, get in some exercise and spend the day with the family. The annual community event takes place Sunday, September 20, at the Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. with the first ride beginning at 7:30. The event features 100K and 25-mile Cycling Tours, an 18-mile Mountain Bike and Poker Ride and a 5K Family Roll and Stroll. Riders of all ages and experience levels will find a slew of vendors waiting for them at the Health and Safety Fair/Finish Line Expo running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Non-riders are also welcomed to participate in the expo.

More than 1,000 registrants are expected for this year’s event, including folks from My Hometown magazine. Cycle EastLake! benefits schools in the EastLake community. More information and registration material for this popular local event can be found at www.EEFkids.org. Online registration closes September 13.

Coastal Cleanup day Welcomes VolunteersThe 25th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day is sched-

uled for Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The event encourages people to work in volunteer teams to remove debris from California beaches and waterways, to identify the sources of marine debris, and ultimately change the behaviors that cause pollution. In San Diego County, more than 7,700 volunteers cleaned up 150 miles of beaches, bays, estuaries, canyons, creeks, rivers and urban areas, removing 160,000 pounds of debris during last year’s event. Locally, EastLakeServes! will take Chula Vistans to the Coastal Cleanup Day. Pre-registration is required to join the volunteer team. Anyone interested in participating with the local team should contact Cristina Fernando at [email protected]. To learn about additional opportunities to get involved, visit www.cleanupday.org.

taste of third Ave. & Art Walk livens up downtown CV

The Third Avenue Village Association invites the commu-nity to come out and take a self-guided walking tour of the Third Avenue Village restaurants and art exhibits on Thursday, September 24. From 4 to 8 p.m., participants will get a chance to enjoy a taste of a variety of cuisines from many local eater-ies. From Italian to Thai food, take a stroll and find your next favorite restaurant and discover with your family and friends the many delights Chula Vista’s Third Avenue Village carries. Tickets are $18 per person. For more information, call (619) 422-1982 or go online at www.thirdavenuevillage.com.

Latino FiLm FestivaL at otay Ranch town centeR

the third annual outdoor film series – “Que Viva! cine latino 2009” – takes place Wednesdays in september

at the otay ranch town center in celebration of hispanic heritage month. hosted by the media arts center san Diego’s latino film festival and the otay ranch town center, the event will run from 6:30 to 8:30 in the evening on

september 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. shoppers and residents will experience great latino art, live music and a collec-tion of latino films. screenings and events are free and open to the general public and will occur in the center’s food pavilion. more information can be found online at www.otayranchtowncenter.com.

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merit hosts Free symposiumMERIT will host a complimentary symposium “Facing

today’s housing market challenges: Securing a better future for your community association” on Thursday, September 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel in San Diego. Presentations will cover how current instabili-ties in the housing market are affecting associations and how to properly manage delinquencies and foreclosures in any community. Featured speakers include Melinda Masson, Founder and CEO of MERIT, Andrew Schlegel, Vice President of Finance for MERIT and Mary M. Howell, shareholder in the law firm of Epsten Grinnell & Howell. To RSVP, please contact MERIT’s San Diego office by September 11 at (858) 457-0200 or visit www.meritpm.com. MERIT is a leading provider of professional community association and rental management services.


on your doorstepSeptember 19 – A Special Day for Area Youth

Families with young children are going to want to circle Saturday, September 19 on the calendar as two community kids’ festivals will be going on in our neighbor-hoods. From 11 a.m to 3 p.m, New Hope Community Church will host their Kids Community Festival at the new church building site on the dirt lot next to the Olympic Training Center, 2720 Olympic Parkway. The event will feature prizes, games, inflatable jumpers, face painting, a magician and a rock-climbing wall. A number of great community organizations will also be on hand adding to the festive nature of this free event. More information can be found at www.go-newhope.com.

In addition, Concordia Preschool and Childcare Center, in conjunction with the Windingwalk Homeowners Association, will host a free Kids Community Music Festival at the Town Square on the corner of Discovery Falls and Windingwalk Street on Saturday, September 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch for a concert on the grass. Popcorn and snowcones will be provided. The event highlights local youth artists including ensembles from the Tiffany Youth Orchestra, Mater Dei Steel Drum Band, local music students and a special performance by The Pink Army, a local pre-teen girl group recently signed to a record deal. For more information, go to www.concordiachurch.com.

AmeriCA on the moVe Week

the south Bay family ymca is encouraging families to get out and move. september 20 through 27 is “america on the move Week” with the ymca. the nationwide event is intended to inspire individuals and families to incorporate healthy activities into their daily routines. in partnership with the america on the move foundation, ymcas across the country will provide a variety of opportunities for those in their communities to engage in activities that show individuals and families how small changes where you live, work, learn and play can lead to big success. more infor-mation can be found at www.ymca.net/about_the_ymca/aom.html.

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By karen smith

PreParing‘Faux’ Fall

Summer is pretty much officially over. Of course, it’s hard to lament. It’s not like

you have to pack up your surfboard or drag out your winter coats. We definitely

have a ‘faux fall’ here in the South Bay. This month we still have lots of fun outdoor

events to enjoy and we’ll probably be wearing our flip-flops until Christmas!

In fact, if it weren’t for the displays at Hallmark, Target and Costco, we

probably wouldn’t even notice the change of season.

In other parts of the country, fall is the season for raking leaves and

shifting wardrobes. But we don’t have to do any of that. For us, preparing

‘faux’ fall is about getting back to a regular schedule, adjusting our

calendars to accommodate the increased number of activities, and

trying to effectively juggle our volunteer and family commitments.

Before you get swept away like the falling leaves, take a few moments to check in

on those things you value most to ensure they don’t get bumped too far down the

priority list as your calendar starts to fill up. Most of us were drawn to this neighbor-

hood because of the small town feel, the sense of community, and the family-friendly

focus. It’s easy to get so busy that we let those things we value most slide.

You have a lot invested in your home and your life here, so find a way to enjoy the

return on your investment this fall. Sure, you may not have as much equity in your

home as in years gone by, but there is still plenty to ‘cash in’ on in the other areas of

your life. The investments we make in our quality of life have a lot more dividends

than the real estate. It’s worth putting a little more effort into your quality of life

than you do the other stuff.

Our community thrives when we each thrive individually. So the best thing you

can do for your family and your community is to make sure you are truly thriving.

So, what can you do this fall instead of raking leaves? Take some time to check in on

what matters most to you and make any necessary adjustments before the fall season

takes over.


preparing ‘faUx’ fall

tAke ChArge oF your enVironment. De-clutter your home, office and car. clean up the spaces where you spend time. take charge of when and where you get your news. you’re in control of what’s around you and how it affects you, and have the power to make changes that give you peace.

eAt Better & moVe more. physical, mental and emotional health go togeth-er. With healthier eating and regular activity, small changes make a big dif-ference. less fast food, a family walk, sit-down meals instead of eating on the run. set an easy goal, reach it, cel-ebrate success, repeat!

deCreAse sCreen time. computers, television, cell phones, video games. technology is wonderful, but how much time do you spend in front of a screen each day? constant input can overload us. try reading, talking or enjoying silence while everything with a screen is off.

mAke FAmily time. is your quality family time about homework, chores and errands? Do things as a fam-ily where the goal is spending time together. play a board game, watch a g-rated movie, picnic in the park, cook dinner together. get to know each other by finding something everyone enjoys, or take turns being the family time planner.

10 Ways to Enjoy Life More

inCreAse nAture time. connecting with nature is instinctively calming and invigorating. take a walk, watch a sunset, plant a garden, bring nature into your home with plants.

mAke Friend time. call a friend you haven’t spoken with in awhile, make a coffee date, write a letter, look through old photos. connecting with friends is a surefire way to appreciate life, espe-cially when you tell others what they mean to you.

mAke “me” time. self-care is neces-sary, not selfish. sometimes we’re so caught up in doing for others, we take no time for ourselves. figure out what makes you happy and plan it regularly. read a book, try a new recipe, work on hobbies, do something for yourself.

AppreCiAte WhAt you hAVe. many of us focus on our needs, wants and what’s missing. step away from that and identify what you like about your life. start a gratitude journal where you list five things each day you’re grateful for. practice mindfulness by making efforts to actively enjoy the present moment.

giVe BACk. Donate items, time or service. helping others is a great way to gain insight into your life, appreciate things and feel good. help a

friend, find a place to volunteer, col-lect items to donate to a cause. the options are unlimited, and you can find something to do as a family! philanthropy is a wonderful tradition.

all these things take time, which is hard to come by. you can tell by how fast people walk, drive, even talk. We can’t get everything done, the inbox is perpetually full. Which brings us to the best way to enjoy life more: ...sloW doWn.

only by slowing down can we really get more done. But can’t it be about getting things done anD enjoying the process? slow down and enjoy things as they happen. start small, just give yourself more time to get somewhere. Walk a bit slower, talk a bit slower, take more deep breaths. Begin each day with the intention to enjoy the day as you live it. you’ll be happier, and so will everyone around you! my.

sabra gardner, ms, is a freelance health

and wellness author, group fitness instruc-

tor and resident of otay ranch. contact

her at [email protected].

By sabra gardner

no question, times are stressful. you can’t turn on the tV, radio or be anywhere without hearing someone talk about the down economy, the slow housing market, unemployment, foreclosures, rising costs of just about everything…Calgon take me away! But the reality is that there are lots of things you can do that don’t cost a dime, can improve your outlook and will help you enjoy life more. Below is a list of 10 tips guaranteed to make you feel better, be happier and get the most out of life right now.


preparing ‘faUx’ fall

Your HealtH…. Without good health, everything else in life suffers. Are you doing all you can to take care of yourself? Maybe you need to sign up for that workout class. Maybe you need to gather your family together for more evening walks or bike rides. Maybe you need to try a new trail. I’ll bet this summer you got the kids to the doctor for sports physicals, the eye doc-tor for new glasses, and the dentist for a cleaning, but what about you? Did you give your own health equal billing? We all have areas of our health that need more attention, whether it’s your diet, exercise, or stress level. There is no bet-ter time than September to make an adjustment in your lifestyle to address that need. Think of all you can give to your family, work and volunteer com-mitments when you feel your absolute best.

Your Friends & FamilY…. As much as we gear our lives around our families, they can often be the first to suffer from our busy-ness. We tend to schedule so many activities for our kids, when sometimes the best thing we can do for them is save a spot on the calen-dar for free time. Block out some spe-cific times for friends and family. Maybe you need a specific evening blocked out each month so you can invite people over spontaneously. Maybe you need to put dinner time on the calendar so you can dine together as a family at least a few times a week. Maybe you need to reserve one afternoon/evening a week where nothing is on the schedule so you can enjoy being home together doing nothing. (Or, maybe you don’t get out enough. Maybe you need to join a net-working group to make sure you get out and stay connected.)

When you’re busy, what do you regret not having time for? Put that thing on your calendar in regular intervals right now before you start filling up the rest of the space with other things.

Your Home… Our homes are one of our biggest investments and they are also our place of refuge. Even so, sometimes we man-age to get ourselves so busy that we let our house become our dumping ground for life. We can even dread going home to the mess we’ve made. Maybe you need to do a little sprucing up this fall…painting your trim or fences, washing windows, cleaning the carpet. There are plenty of projects around the house that don’t cost a lot and can make you feel so much better. We recently had our tile professionally cleaned and resealed. Our floors look brand new and it gave our living area a much needed face lift. A little elbow grease can go a long way and can help you reconnect to your home and that feeling you had when you first moved in.

Your Future…. One of the best ways to relieve stress is to be prepared and confident that you can deal with any unknown circum-stance. There are so many things in life that we worry about and yet we don’t take the necessary steps to prepare for

them….finances, estate planning, retirement, emergency prepared-ness, aging parents, college planning, etc. Each of these things can bring a tremendous amount of stress when you’re faced with a need and don’t have the right plan in place. Maybe you need to meet with your accountant for end of the year planning. Maybe you need to contact a financial planner to review your assets. Maybe you need to refresh your emergency supplies and review your evacu-ation plan. With fire season approaching, there is no better time to address your emergency prepared-ness.

We’re lucky to live in such a great environment. There’s always something to do and something to improve. And, there’s always that sense of accomplishment that comes from knowing your ducks are in a row and that the things that matter most to you are being nurtured and protected. my.


food BACk to

i can’t believe school is already in full swing. How did that happen? I seem to remember, quite clearly,

the last day of kindergarten, and the excitement I felt about a long summer of doing absolutely nothing. Where did that go? Now it’s time to wake up early, pack lunches, homework, sports….and the list goes on.

I don’t really want my girls eating school lunches, but I am a firm believer in the “everything in moderation” theory in life, and so I have agreed to let Milaya choose “hot lunch” once a week. She chose Fridays, but that still leaves me with Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to think of something fun and exciting to give her in her lunch box.

So, all you moms and dads out there – there is no reason for us to do this alone when we have each other for inspiration. Here are a few lunch box ideas and tips that have worked for me.

milAyA’s FAVorites AAni’s FAVorites

Fruit keBABs – i use lollipop sticks from michael’s and skewer up rasp-berries, blueberries, strawberries, pieces of cheese, grapes, melon balls, pineapple cubes.

Veggies And dip – aani is a big fan of “the dip” so she loves sugar snap peas, cucumber sticks and carrot sticks with ranch dressing. she also loves celery and pb, which is easily available in a pack at trader joe’s.

100 CAlorie pACks – they are so easy and convenient. try the ritz snack mix, multigrain crackers and pretzels.

Cheese – babybel cheese balls, cheese sticks, cheese cubes (on a lol-lipop stick, preferably)

Apples And Brie – milaya loves brie and so i cut her a wedge of brie and put it in a bag along with trader joe’s pre-sliced organic apples.

pirAte’s Booty – aani loves pirate’s booty, veggie flavored, as well as cheese flavored. they are not messy, relatively healthy, and most of all, yummy.

riCe krispy treAts – i usually make these and put them on a lol-lipop stick, wrap them in a clear bag, and twist tie the top. that way, her hands stay clean and it makes snack a little more fun.

Fruit – her favorite is mandarin oranges, and i mix them with fresh orange slices. of course, there are always whole pears, peaches, little baby apples and plums to round off a snack.

sChool Blues

tip oF the dAy:Let me tell you two things I learned

last year. One was that freezing that water bottle the night before will make your life a lot easier. The water gets to exactly the right temperature by snack time, and the frozen bottle acts as an ice-pack. (How many of those ice packs actually came back home to you anyway?)

The second thing I learned is that my daughter really loved the fact that I sent her a note with her snack each day. At the beginning of the year, I went out and bought cute cards and pretty stick-ers, and I wrote Milaya a note almost every day of the year. Now, she will tell you that I forgot, oh, about six times, and she will probably always remind me of that. But every day, when she got

home, she thanked me for the note and said it made her happy to read it. It was silly stuff, but for whatever rea-son, it made her day. Now, between you and me, occasionally, on a busy morning, I tried to recycle notes (you know, use Monday’s note on Friday), but it never worked – she always caught me! So, consider yourself warned. my.

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By karishma sinnott


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as the kids are getting back to school and we’re trying to get back into our routines, it’s a great time to assess our family’s nutrition – starting with breakfast. many families try to sit down together for dinner, but break-fast can be an important factor in setting up our day. how can we make time in the morning to even sit down for breakfast? and, if we do manage to sit down, what are some healthy choices for us and our children?

here are just a few of the benefits eating a smart breakfast can achieve for you:

• Lose those unwanted pounds

• Feel more energetic physically and emotionally

• Your kids will increase their problem solving ability and be better able to concentrate in school

• Balance your sugar level so you will be less impatient and less irritable

• Give you those essential nutrients to stay healthy.

think of your body as a campfire. after a long night, only embers are left. We must feed it a little at a time. if we wait until the afternoon to add wood, it won’t be very useful in the morning. timing is also important for the body. Breakfast (“breaking the fast” from the night) gives us the fuel to jumpstart our metabolism. if we wait to eat until later, our metabolism slows down.

so rule #1: eat within an hour of getting up, and then every 4-5 hours during the day.

What do we feed that campfire? if we immediately load our campfire with a big fat log, it will just smolder. it’s the same with a large, high fat meal. We won’t feel very productive right away. on the same note, if we feed the campfire only kindling, it will roar up and quickly die down. this is like having a breakfast of only a car-bohydrate, such as a large glass of orange juice. it will spike our blood sugar level quickly and then drop it too low.

so rule #2: eat a carbohydrate with a protein to stabilize the blood sugar level. fiber is also important – so switch from fruit juice to the whole fruit.

here are some quick breakfast ideas to consider:

• Low sugar cereal, low fat milk & fruit

• Yogurt with fruit

• Smoothies with fruit & milk or yogurt

• Hot oatmeal with fruit or raisins & milk sprinkled with nuts

• Hummus on a tortilla, milk

• Spaghetti sauce spread on a torti-lla, wrapped around string cheese.

make it a goal to sit down as a family for breakfast. it’s always good to make small changes. so, start with making it a goal to have break-fast together just two times a week. it’s a start. it will set the pace for the day and it just might turn into a daily habit. my.

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Financial planning is an ongo-ing process that needs to be adhered to on an ongoing basis

and adjusted as life progresses. Many put this important task off, constantly moving the task to the bottom of the list, thinking they will someday “get to it” when the urgent matters of their life are all squared away. In reality, financial planning is done on a daily basis, and just like exercise, completing an edu-cational course or home improvement project, goals are accomplished by mak-ing small and consistent steps toward retirement, college funding, or any other financial goal.

The first step is to make an hon-est and thorough assessment of your income and monthly financial obliga-tions. Most folks really don’t want to take a good hard look at this because they are living beyond their means, as evidenced by the overwhelming debt of both our country and social culture as a whole. However, if you are spending more than you are making, it will even-tually catch up to you in terms of over-whelming debt on your home, credit cards and other liabilities.

There are many things you can do to plug the holes where you are leaking your hard-earned dollars. A few simple

adjustments, like cutting spending on expensive coffee or fast food can eas-ily add up to $25 a week, which turns into $1,250 a year. If you are getting money back at tax time, that’s nice, but in essence you are giving “Uncle Sam” a free loan for a year on which you earn no interest, then pay a CPA or accoun-tant to get it back for you. All you need to do is adjust your withholding and keep those dollars working in your favor. Once you discover the holes, (and they are numerous) you can then redi-rect those dollars to reducing debt and creating a safety net of savings to draw on when you need them.

In one case, just by going over a cur-rent home loan, tax return, and pay stubs, we were able to find $1,191 per month that was leaking out in terms of high interest rates (saving $400 a month by going from a 6.125% interest rate to 4.875% on a home loan), income tax savings (saving $551 a month simply by adjusting withholding), and unproduc-tive retirement contributions of $240 a month through an employee sponsored retirement plan that the contributor had really no idea where the money was invested, nor the rate of return on the investments. We redirected those dollars towards a simple financial plan involv-

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ing three financial products in which dollars serve triple duty – providing safety, liquidity and rate of return. The beauty of this is that the couple will not have to come up with “new dollars” to fund the plan. That $1,191 is coming from “leaks” in their current financial picture. The redirected dollars will cre-ate over $2,000 of income a month in retirement income, and about half of that will be tax free. This simple plan is all put into financial products that have absolutely no market risk, which means that when the market goes down, their savings will not lose any money. Most people have their money either at risk in the market, in mutual funds or stocks or sitting in a CD earning less that 1% at the bank or credit union. There are financial products out there that do allow a 6%-8% rate of return over time and have absolutely no market risk, you just need to know what they are.

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September 10CV ChAmBer mixer – mangia italiano, 248 third ave.; 5:30-7:30pm; (619) 420-6603 or www.chulavistachamber.org

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neighbor spotlight

Aaron Partch remembers very distinctly the moment his relationship with his good friend’s sister changed. The

native of Detroit, Michigan had joined the Navy at 18 and was stationed in San Diego in 1989. He had become friends with Melissa’s brother, also named Aaron, and was a frequent guest at their family Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. At one particular holiday dinner, Aaron noticed something different about this woman he had known for quite awhile.

“One Christmas Melissa was looking a little different than how she normally looked,” Aaron recalled. “When I had gone over before she was always relaxed and this time she was dolled up. I had never seen her look like that before. We talked that night and I came over the next day and cooked her break-fast. From that day on we’ve been inseparable.”

The Otay Ranch couple has been married for seven years now. The family of six includes Melissa’s children from a previous marriage – Andrew, 14 and Michael 11 – and the couple’s two younger children – Anthony, who is 5, and Melia, their three-year-old daughter. Like many East Chula Vista families, the Partches enjoy the neighborhood parks, running and bike trails, their local church and the great local schools. But what they really appreciate is the connectedness they feel with other families in their community.

“When this development started, they held a lottery for these homes,” Melissa said. “We were the fourth name, of 12

total, picked out of the hat. When I see our neighbors now when I’m out running or walking, it is nice to have a sense of commu-nity and to be able to stop and say hello and talk.”

Melissa, a native of Chula Vista, attended Castle Park High where she participated in track, cross country and basketball. Her father, Forest Partch, recently retired after 38 years of teach-ing and coaching. Melissa has taught in the local school district since 2000 and currently teaches sixth grade at the same elemen-tary school she attended – Kellogg. Aaron, also a teacher, has taken a leave of absence from his role as an educator to concen-trate on filling the role of father and husband.

“One of the things I’ve always loved is being home with my children,” Aaron shared. “To be able to take my son to school as he just started kindergarten, to be out there with him, to see how excited he is when he comes out, to have this experience with him in his first year of school is just priceless.”

In addition to their work at home and in the classroom, the Partch family is active with Concordia Lutheran Church. Though the family has been going to Concordia for seven years, Melissa has been involved with the church since she was four. Recently, the Partches played a big role in the success of Family Fun Day.

“It was a great experience to see all the families that came out,” Melissa said. “We try to help out with anything possible to better our community.” my.

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Most everyone knows how to ride a bike. In fact, most everyone reading this article probably owns a bicycle,

although it may be sitting neglected in a dusty corner of the garage. Mayra Llavore, Rolling Hills Ranch biking enthusiast, and Raul Del Rio, manager of the Trek Bicycle Superstore in EastLake, want to motivate you to get back on that bike and enjoy our neighborhood from a new perspective.

“Our community is exceptionally blessed,” says Del Rio in reference to designated bike routes, wider roads and shoul-ders, off-pavement trails, and organized riding groups. Indeed, the greater east Chula Vista community boasts not only easy neighborhood cycling in residential areas, but also great climbing opportunities, moun-tain biking trails, local bayside routes, and even access to the 125 toll road (between the Birch Road exit and the 905 highway in Otay Mesa). One example of a popular ride is to the local lakes. Both the Otay Lakes and the Sweetwater Reservoir offer opportunities for road and off-road cyclists to improve their skills, increase their fitness level and enjoy the natural beauty of our area.

According to Llavore, the fitness benefits, such as increased endurance and improved muscle tone, are just an additional bonus to the principal reason she enjoys cycling. “It’s an oppor-tunity to be outdoors,” the local resident shared.

Other community members can attest to the impact cycling can have on their physical and mental health. Del Rio relates that many of his clients are former runners who had to give up the sport because of injuries. Cycling is ideal for the injured or out-of-shape because it is low-impact and builds muscles in injury-prone spots, such as knees.

Ready to get started? At the Trek Superstore, Del Rio can help with more than picking out the right bike. “A bike shop isn’t just a place to buy a bike,” said Del Rio. “It’s a meeting place for information and for connecting with the cycling community.”

Llavore offered that the group rides organized by Trek have made a big difference for her: “I learned how to use my bike efficiently, where the local cycling routes were, and how to maintain my bike.” In addition to organizing rides every week-

end, Trek also features classes in bicycle maintenance and repair. Llavore notes that she often drops by the Trek store while riding, and that the staff is always willing to offer her advice, help or just chat.

Del Rio emphasizes that you don’t have to buy a bike in order to participate in Trek’s rides or classes, nor do you have to be an expert. “The rides are non-competitive and designed for beginning and intermediate cyclists,” he said.

Group rides are scheduled at Trek each Saturday at 8:00 a.m. (for mountain bikers) and Sunday at 7:15 a.m. (for road cyclists). A schedule of the trips is available at the store or online.

As you begin to explore, check out popular local bike routes, including the designated bike path along East Palomar Street from Heritage Road to Olympic Parkway, the Bayshore bikeway, Wueste Road past the Olympic Training Center to Otay Lakes County Park, and the bike paths

along both Otay Lakes Road and Olympic Parkway. Mountain biking opportunities include the Sweetwater Regional Park, the Bonita horse trails, Otay Lakes County Park, and the recently opened Otay Valley Regional Preserve in San Ysidro.

Another incentive to dust of that bike is that cycling is a truly family-friendly activity. Riding to the farmer’s mar-ket, grocery store, a local park, or even making a quick turn around the block with the kids are all ways to incorporate cycling into your routine. Because it is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, cycling offers a non-competitive, non-seden-tary way for your whole family to spend time together. There is even a growing group of cyclists who commute to work.

“A lot of people are trying to simplify their lives,” explained Del Rio. What better way to slow down and get back in touch than returning to one of your simplest childhood pleasures - biking, just for the fun of it? my.

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At Green Hills Learning Center in EastLake, the enrolled students represent many different cultural backgrounds. Valuing the culture and heritage of each child and family is a point of emphasis at the bilingual preschool and kindergar-ten. On September 16 the school will commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month with an expression of cultural identity and history. The school will celebrate 16 de Septiembre in the tra-ditional manner, just as you would find in schools throughout Mexico, by reenacting the events of that date in 1810 when Father Miguel Hidalgo rang the church bell and cried out for liberty. It was the beginning of Mexico’s war for independence from Spain.

As in years past, the staff, students and parents will create their own brightly decorated town plaza or “zócalo.” The chil-dren dress in traditional Mexican costume, some waving their Mexican flags, while others play the roles of the President, the first Lady and Doña Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez as the “cam-panaria” (the bell ringer). The students stand in the plaza or “Palacio Municipal” while on the balcony the five-year-old “President”, dressed in an elegant suit with the presidential sash on his chest, delivers the traditional “El grito de Dolores” speech:

“ Viva Hidalgo!” the President proudly calls out the names of the heroes.

“Viva!” the crowd responds.

“Viva Morelos!” he yells.


“ Viva los heroes que nos dieron Patria y Libertad!” he shouts.


Then come three shouts of “Viva Mexico!” and the Mexican anthem is then sung by the children and their teachers. The ceremony reaches the high point when the crowd joins in proudly shouting out the names of the heroes of Mexican Independence, to end with an exciting “VIVA MEXICO!”

Following this ceremony, there is Mexican folkloric music and a variety of typical Mexican foods like taquitos, beans, guacamole, tamales, buñuelos, delicious sweet bread and much more. According to Erika Diez, Green Hills Director, the school celebrates this way every year as a way to keep strong cultural ties alive. my.

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With the economic recovery still in its early stages, job prospects for both college and high school graduates remain tough. At Eastlake High, a new organization hopes to assist students in starting their own small business and finding alter-natives in the job market. Kristof Fernando, a senior at the local high school, serves as president of “Eastlake Smobizens” (short for small business citizens). Fernando says his organiza-tion aims at helping students begin a simple small business based on a student’s skills and passion. The organization plans to award prizes to the best “Smobiz” at the end of the year. For membership or sponsorship information, email Fernando at [email protected].

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tuesdays normally represent an opportunity for the staff at Dental Art Designs at EastLake to complete paperwork,

tidy the office and prepare for future patient visits. But on this particular Tuesday the art of dentistry and the commitment to outstanding customer service would take priority. A patient had called overnight with a need for some emergency dental work. In the morning, Dr. Juan André Gomes, with assistance from his wife and fellow dentist Dr. Diana C. Vasquez, com-pleted the exam, on what is typically their day off, and another satisfied customer walked out the door of the EastLake office.

“Since we live in the community, we want a long-lasting relationship with our patients,” Dr. Gomes explained at the start of the interview. “We are a slow-paced practice and we take our time with every patient. We want them to feel that they are the only ones we are treating at that time.”

Originally from Venezuela, the two local residents started Dental Art Designs at EastLake in 2005. Dr. Gomes worked as an associate dentist at a practice in Coronado after completing his residency at Loma Linda University and before he opened his own family practice. Even though she was a licensed den-tist in her native country since 1989, Dr. Vasquez worked as a registered dental assistant while she prepared to obtain her dental license in California that was granted in 2007. The cou-ple, who met in their university days in Venezuela, has lived in the EastLake community with their two children since 1999.

“We originally planned to go back to Venezuela after Dr. Gomes had completed his residency,” Dr. Vasquez shared. “But

we changed our mind. We like the diversity of California and the chance to treat people from different cultures. We also want to provide our children with the same opportunity for success. We’re kind of living the American dream without planning for it.”

Grateful for the opportunities and success they have enjoyed, Dr. Gomes and Dr. Vasquez support many local orga-nizations. The local dentists have worked with athletes from the U.S. Olympic Training Center and provided assistance to local baseball leagues and SD County Youth Symphony. They have also been active participants in their kids’ activities such as karate, baseball, archery and dance.

In the office, they strive to provide complete care for their patients. Trained in both surgical and restorative procedures, Dr. Gomes specializes in implant and prosthodontic dentistry. Dr. Vasquez’s work emphasizes the cosmetic aspect of den-tistry, while both doctors also provide regular dental care for the whole family. Along with their staff, the two try to create a relaxed atmosphere for their office. Music tailored to the indi-vidual patient adds to the personal touch of the office staff.

“It’s not just about the smiles,” Dr. Vasquez said. “We treat our patients like family. When they refer others to us we know we are successful and doing the right thing.” my.

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We at Salt Family Chiropractic are hon-ored to serve the EastLake Community. Drs. Mark and Celeste Salt along with

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EDUCATION

Bonita Country Day School is a highly acclaimed private school teachingstudents how to think, not what to

think. Small classes allow individualattention in Montessori Preschool &Kindergarten – Grade 5. BilingualProgram, Art & Music are included

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REAL ESTATE

Visit our website for a full listing of:

• Homes for Sale

• Bank-Owned

• Short Sales

• Foreclosures

McMillin Realty is your neighborhood Real Estate company!

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ENTERTAINMENT/SHOPPING

The GameTruck is a complete video game birthday party brought to your

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ENTERTAINMENT/SHOPPING

Flor Y Canto Music & Art Series at Otay Ranch Town Center

Sept 17th 5-8 PMEnjoy Local Art and Live Music.

Located near Frida & Nico’s restaurants. Monthly

series every 3rd Thursday through October

For more info visit www.otayranchtowncenter.com

REAL ESTATE

Our website is designed with you in mind. Go to

www.mcmillinrealty.com to search the MLS, find information about your

community, plus much more! See how we can assist you today

with all of your Real Estate needs.

McMillin Realty is your neighborhood Real Estate company!

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Free Confidential Assessment: • Avoid foreclosure • Keep your credit • Get peace of mind

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Bob Carlseen, Broker

RE/MAX PraecelsusDISTRESSED

PROPERTY SITUATION??Get the Best Information….

To Make the Right Decisions!

Testimonial: “Unbelievable…Bob was able to complete my short sale with no late payments

and no known credit dings.” JVShort sales done right by “Certified Distressed

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Nobody knows Chula Vis ta better than the company that helped build and suppor t i t for over 5 decades.. .

McMil l in Realty has over 150 experienced and knowledgeable professional associates that l ive and work in

our community.

McMillin Realty is your neighborhood Real Estate Company

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT THE

VALUE OF YOUR HOME?

Did you buy at the top of the real estate market?

Who do you turn to? Where can you seek confidential FREE advice?

McMillin Realty

A Leader in South County Real Estate for over 40 years has formed a

Short Sale Department. Call us today to find out how we may assist you.

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