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from the editor... The kids are out of school, the temperature is rising, traffic is picking up on the I-5 and Via de la Valle in Del Mar and I’m spending way too much time at nearby softball fields. Yep, summer is in full swing in my corner of the world and it’s time to be outdoors enjoying the many activities that make this one of the most enjoyable times of the year. As a kid, I spent summers sleeping in, watching television game shows, arranging sandlot baseball games, biking to friends’ homes to go swimming and anxiously waiting for the time to come for me to spend a week or two or three with my grandparents. Nowadays, summer pursuits keep me closer to home and eager to make the most of each day with my kids and my wife who is off from her work as a school administrator for a few weeks. Like many of you, we’ll be taking an annual trip to the San Diego County Fair, enjoying some “geek time” at the San Diego Comic-Con and generally savoring a slightly slower pace to our normal hectic schedules. If your summer plans include lots of time in and near the water, this month’s My Hometown Chula Vista offers great tips and advice for staying safe this summer and throughout the year. Several local community organizations have provided important reminders that we all can use right about now. We encourage you to read through our feature story and share the information with our community’s youngest residents to ensure their safety in and out of the water. July also represents the time when many local school kids head back to the classroom. We’ll spend more time on back-toschool concerns next month, but we thought it’d be fun to hear from one Chula Vista student who recently graduated from high school and another who is just about to start her senior year at Chula Vista’s High Tech High. Both students have interests in writing and they willingly share their thoughts on what it means to be a high school senior. Of course, we also encourage you to carve out a little time from your summer activity to catch up on what is happening in your corner of the world in east Chula Vista.
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Senior Year
Beginnings & Endings Page 14
community news A Strong Plan for Chula Vista’s Bayfront Approaches Final Approval
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lifestyle Water Safety - It’s Everyone Concern
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on topic Combating Childhood Obesity
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Avoiding Summer Boredom
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community calendar Local Events and Activities
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resident spotlight The Somera Family
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school news A New Way of Learning
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business highlight Doctors Express
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Michael Minjares, Editor of My Hometown
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To the Otay Ranch High Boys’ Volleyball team on capturing another San Diego CIF championship. The Mustangs defeated Poway in the finals, 3-0, to win their second title in a row. The local squad continued their successful season by advancing to the So Cal Championships Final on May 26 in Irvine (essentially the California State Championships). With hundreds of students, staff and fans on hand, the Mustangs played hard but fell just short against Loyola of Los Angeles. The team finishes the season 40-3 and a final national ranking of #4. Setter Nick Alegrado and outside hitter Jorge Reyes were both selected as second team AVCA Senior All-Americans with Alegrado also being named San Diego County Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. To Concordia Church and School for honoring men and women serving in the military. On July 1, the local group is putting together care boxes for those deployed and hosting a small town Freedom Parade. Care boxes will contain essential supplies along with copies of My Hometown Chula Vista magazine. Our community publication was asked to provide 100 copies so local military members could read up on good news from home. We are honored to be a part of this tremendous outreach to such deserving people. To the students and staff behind the Southwestern College Sun publication on earning more than 200 national, regional and state awards, including a virtual
sweep of America’s major collegiate journalism organizations. All three journalism platforms at Southwestern College – The Sun newspaper, El Sol magazine and theswcsun.com – won top honors from state and national media, including the Student Press Freedom Award for its defense of free speech and the First Amendment rights of college students in the face of intimidation. Student leaders Diana Inocencio, Lyndsay Winkley, Albert Fulcher and Amber Sykes led a group of SWC journalism students who flew to Orlando, Florida to accept the award from the Student Press Law Center and Associated Collegiate Press (ACP). To students from Pride Martial Arts on winning several California State Championship titles. Local winners were: Issabella Feria, Andrea Vega, Arturo Escamilla, Vivianna Jaramillo, Justin Griffith, Lizbeth Ahn, Sean Berry, Johnnie Morris, Zach Pacuch, Mary Jane Berry and Daniel Loe. To all of the talented school musicians who took part in the Mariachi Extravaganza Student Showcase on June 9. Local mariachi groups performed for the honor of opening a concert by internationally known group Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez. Taking first place was the incredibly sharp group from Chula Vista High. Montgomery High finished second with San Ysidro and Southwest high schools earning third and fourth place, respectively.
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Expanded Summer Rec Hours • Game Room - Monday - Thursday 12-7:45 p.m.; Friday 12-4:45 p.m.
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• Gym - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12-5 p.m.; Wednesday 12-5:30 p.m. • Otay Recreation Center - Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.7:30 p.m. The Friends of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has provided funding once again during the summer school break to enhance hours of operations at all of the city’s recreation centers. The Friends’ donation enables the Recreation Department to provide additional, free drop-in recreational opportunities, provide access for a free lunch program with the Chula Vista Elementary School District, and help subsidize the operational expense of Rec Swim to keep the costs lower for participants. Expanded hours of operations are as follows through July 24: • Montevalle Community Park - Tuesday and Thursday 12-8 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday 12-5:30 p.m.
• Parkway Pool • Rec Swim: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 12-2:30 p.m. (Children $2, Adults $4) “We are fortune to have people in our community who care about kids like the Friends of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation board members. Our board works hard to raise monies throughout the year to ensure kids get free or reduced cost recreational opportunities whether it’s through the Elementary Learn to Swim program or enhanced hours of operations at our recreation centers when school is out,” said Buck Martin, Director of Recreation for the City of Chula Vista.
The Chula Vista Firefighter’s Foundation will be holding a Pancake Breakfast Wednesday, July 4 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Fire Station 7, 1640 Santa Venetia (near Otay Ranch High School). Pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee will be served for a suggested donation of $5. The public is invited to attend and meet their local firefighters. Call (619) 600-0686 for more information. The Chula Vista Firefighter’s Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization founded on Sept. 11, 2003 that supports fire safety, community programs and scholarships for fire suppression careers.
• Parkway Recreation Center - Monday and Wednesday 12-6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 12-9 p.m.; Friday 12-5 p.m. • Parkway Gym - Monday 5-8 p.m.; Friday 5-9 p.m., Sunday 12-3:45 p.m. • Veterans Recreation Center - Monday and Wednesday 2-5 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2-7 p.m. • Heritage Recreation Center - Monday and Wednesday 2-7 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2-5 p.m. • Salt Creek Community Park • Fitness Center - Monday 8:30 a.m. 7:45 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. 7:45p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
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Team USA Shop Celebrates Grand Opening in Chula Vista The United States Olympic Committee’s newest Team USA Shop celebrated its grand opening on June 13 with an official “ribbon shredding� ceremony at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. This is the second physical retail location for Team USA Shop – the other is located at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Staples is helping the USOC celebrate the store’s opening with a donation of up to $15,000 to the “Raise Our Flag� campaign, a program that allows supporters to purchase stitches in the U.S. flag that will accompany the U.S. Olympic Team at this summer’s London 2012 Games. Unlike athletes from other countries, U.S. Olympic athletes receive no government funding, making this program an essential tool for funding the team and giving fans a way to become a part of the “Team Behind the Team.� London 2012 U.S. Olympic BMX qualifier Arielle Martin joined USOC CEO Scott Blackmun and Staples
Promotional Products Vice President and General Manager Rich Witaszak for a “ribbon-shredding� ceremony to open the new Team USA Shop and kick-off a Foursquare check-in campaign which will help drive part of the $15,000 donation from Staples. For every visitor who uses Foursquare to check-in to the Team USA store in Chula Vista, its sister store in Colorado Springs or at one of 1,500 Staples stores nationwide, Staples will contribute one dollar to the Raise Our Flag campaign. The program runs from June 13-July 12, or until it reaches $10,008 – the equivalent of 834 flag stitches, which are $12 each. In addition, Staples will make a $5,004 direct donation to the campaign (417 stitches) at the Chula Vista store’s opening event.  Team USA Shop Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Catching up with the Olympian Falcons By Jamie Friesen There’s a new player in the landscape of youth sports in EastLake. Among the traditional powers of football, baseball and soccer, the Olympian Falcon Track and Field Club is making waves and gathering fans. In only its second year, the Falcons have doubled in size and seen its athletes compete in track meets both locally in San Diego and in regional and national events. Head coach Mike Hulin has been a fixture in the community as a high school and youth football coach, but his background in track and passion for the sport fueled the desire to start the Falcon track program. “Coaching youth sports is one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have,” he explained. “I enjoy teaching young runners fair play and good sportsmanship. I enjoy preparing the kids to compete on and off the track.” The Falcons are open to runners of all ages and experience levels. Coach Mike stresses that running should be fun and he keeps the program open in order to encourage participation. Introducing kids to the fun of running at a young age is an
exciting way to teach them healthy habits that will stick with them for life. The biggest reason for the growth of the track program is definitely from word of mouth. Last season, runners improved their running form and technique that led to marked improvement on the track and
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improvement in their other sports as well. As many as 15 new athletes joined the team this year after seeing their football teammates improve their speed by running for the Falcons. “Teaching good running form early will help eliminate bad habits,” Coach Mike said. “This will make better runners as well as better athletes. While I want my athletes to learn to compete, the focus of our track program is teaching and improving running technique.” Hulin is excited that youth track is growing here in EastLake and is proud of what his team has accomplished in only its second season. But he is equally as proud in offering a program that will develop runners and teach youngsters about the importance of attitude, hard work and the pursuit of excellence in a team atmosphere. He is intent on developing a program that the community will be proud of. For more information visit Olympianfalcons.com my. Jamie Friesen is a long-time EastLake resident and first-time contributor to My Hometown Chula Vista magazine.
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Toll Cuts On South Bay Expressway Effective Saturday, June 30, SANDAG cut tolls for using State Route 125/South Bay Expressway by as much as 40 percent. Savings for customers enrolled in the FasTrak electronic tolling system should be especially dramatic. New tolls range from 50 cents to $2.75 for FasTrak users and from $2 to $3.50 for cash and credit card users. Before the reduction tolls were 85 cents to $3.85 for FasTrak users and $2.50 to $4 for cash and credit card users. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are following through with our promise to taxpayers to lower tolls on South Bay Expressway,â&#x20AC;? SANDAG Chairman and Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are optimistic that lower tolls will draw traffic away from nearby congested arterial streets and Interstate 805, improving overall mobility in South Bay.â&#x20AC;?
The revamped toll structure was approved by the SANDAG Board of Directors on May 25. SANDAG acquired the lease to operate the toll road in December 2011. As a public agency whose mission is to improve mobility in the region, SANDAGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business approach is different from that of the previous toll road operator. The new toll schedule balances toll reductions against generating enough revenue to pay for operations and maintenance, debt service, future improvements and contingencies. South Bay Expressway stretches for about 10 miles through eastern Chula Vista from State Route 905 near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry to State Route 54 near the Sweetwater Reservoir. To learn more about the toll road, visit http://www.southbayexpressway.com/. my.
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CYT Graduates Develop Lasting Bonds By Patty Chavez For a good portion of their adolescent schooling, these seniors juggled weekend rehearsals, school extracurricular, youth group and academics. At times they competed against each other for coveted parts, but always with a strong underlining support and friendship. It may sound complicated but at South County’s Christian Youth Theater (CYT) it was more than just theater, these students created a family. Now, they’re graduating and taking with them their experiences and memories to universities throughout the country. “CYT got me interested in pursuing the arts in my life and future,” Gabriella Cebreros, 18, said. “But it also gave me the opportunity to be a leader and mentor for younger students.” Cebreros, a recent graduate of Otay Ranch High School, has been performing in CYT productions since she was 10 years old. This fall, she will be heading to UCLA to major in chemistry and minor in dance.
“It takes a lot of dedication and effort to be part of a CYT show,” Cebreros said. “I believe this will help me in college so that I can more readily be focused on my work and follow through with all I do.” CYT has been part of San Diego County for more than 30 years providing afterschool theater arts programs and seasonal Broadway-style productions. Its mission is focused on building and developing character in the children who participate. Each year, hundreds of students
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ages 4 to 18 enroll in classes and earn roles in productions or gain experience as backstage, sound or light technicians. “From my first experience at 13, I could never leave,” Jazmine Ruiz, 18, said. “CYT was where I could express myself and knew that I was part of something special.” Ruiz recently graduated from Mater Dei High School and will be attending San Diego Christian College in the fall to major in music with an emphasis in music theater. She credits her experience at CYT with learning how to balance school, activities and leadership roles. “We all worked as a team when it came to getting our homework done,” Ruiz said. “And for us older ones, it was important to be role models not only with school but in life.” It’s no wonder that theater education is more than just offering children an opportunity to explore their artistic and creative talents, it also boosts self-esteem, improve public speaking and confidence – all skills that impact their success in school and family life as well. These CYT students are proof. We are so proud of our 11 South County graduates – all heading off to universities throughout the country including UCLA, Westmont College, Biola University, SDSU, Gordon College and San Diego Christian College, to name just a few. CYT is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization funded primarily through its tuition, ticket sales and outside contributions. CYT is not affiliated with a church body, and people of all faiths are welcome. For fall classes and audition times for the upcoming production of Pocohontas, visit www. CYTSandiego.org or email sc@cytsandiego.org. my.
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This summer, the future of Chula Vista’s bayfront will be in the hands of the California Coastal Commission when it meets to consider the landmark Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP). The CVBMP is the last significant waterfront development opportunity in Southern California. The plan was jointly developed by the Port of San Diego, the City of Chula Vista and Pacifica Companies, Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Illustrative and transforms 556 acres of underutilized Locally-Approved Land Use Plan by industrial property on the waterfront into of world-class Chula Vista andand Port of San Diego aCity thriving residential resort destination on San Diego Bay. It is the result of an extensive, multi-year collaborative planning process with input gathered from a Citizens Advisory Committee, the environmental community and through more than 100 public meetings. The plan provides greater balance between industrial and recreational opportunities in the South Bay with more than 40 percent of the project area dedicated to parks, open space and habitat restoration and preservation. These areas will include promenades, expansive park spaces, bike and hiking trails, and numerous public access areas. Essential hotels and a resort conference center will be established on the waterfront, complemented by a mix of 1,500 town homes and condominiums, while preserving 236 overnight RV spaces. The CVBMP will create and sustain thousands of jobs for the South Bay and provide an economic benefit to the businesses located on the two existing yacht marinas. It has taken a decade to bring this plan to fruition and great strides have recently been made. In 2010, the Board of Port 12 my hometown july 2012
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Commissioners, Chula Vista City Council and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and Planning Commission held a joint meeting, during which the CVBMP Final Environmental Impact Report was certified and amendments to the Port Master Plan and the City’s Local Coastal Program were adopted. The Land Exchange between the Port and Pacifica Companies subseNorth quently was approved in December 2010. In the last month alone, the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners and the Chula Vista City Council unanimously approved the plan’s financing agreement, the first step in implementing the plan. Dynegy South Bay, Inc. selected Silverado Contractors, Inc. to demolish the above-ground structures of the non-operating South Bay Power Plant, which is currently located inside the boundaries of the CVBMP site. And, the Port launched a new website (CVBayfront.com) and profiles on Facebook (Facebook.com/ChulaVistaBayfront) and Twitter (Twitter.com/cvbayfront) for social media fans. If approved by the Coastal Commission, the CVBMP will be executed in four major phases over a 24-year period. Phase one of implementation includes the development of the resort conference center, the creation of public parks and open space, the restoration of habitat areas, and the construction of a new fire station and mixed-use residential development. my.
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Our Last Year
The Bittersweet Feeling By Alexia Marroquin, Intern My Hometown Chula Vista
Senior year, so many emotions going through my mind, it’s a bittersweet feeling. Even though it’s a few weeks away, I can’t see myself as a senior. This is the year everyone looks forward to all their high school life, but when will it sink in that this really is our year. Prom, Senior Prank, Grad Night at Disneyland, college acceptance letters, walking across the stage to get our diplomas – this is what we’ve been waiting for. But when I say “Senior Year,” just saying those words aloud makes my head spin with all these responsibilities that are ahead of me.
I need to start looking at colleges, and then applying. If I get in I need to find a place to live, but I’ll need money so I need to find a job and scholarships. I know as a senior it should be the best year in high school, but it is also the most terrifying. I have to start planning for my future and, personally, I can’t see that far yet and that scares me! With all your fears you forget that there’s roses in this garden not just thorns. This is the year we have all been waiting for, the year movies/books/adults tell us will be the best year of high school. But then I really think about it and that’s just in movies. High school isn’t really like that. What if my senior year is all just hype and I’m going to be let down. Should I even have high expectations just to be let down? Reading my own thoughts back, I think to myself why am I putting down senior year. This has been what all of us have been waiting for, sure there’s extra responsibilities but as seniors shouldn’t we be ready for them? Being in high school the past three years, I know that I can take senior year by the horns and, of course, everyone is going to be scared of change but I feel that my high school has prepared me for that. I’m ready to be a senior and ready for all the senior events! I have been worried, anxious and overall just waiting for what’s going to happen next, but am I the only who feels this nervousness? My classmates and I have grown together all these four years, and now we’re ready to leave. We’ve been together. When we had success or a bad day they’ve always been there. School is where we can be ourselves and truly show our colors and individuality. To start over new, it’s going to be hard but I know we’re all ready to leave and start a new journey. We’ve grown together and now that each of us has grown to our full potential we’re all ready for the new challenges ahead of us. I’m ready to start and be faced with all these challenges coming my way because that’s a step closer to the real world that one day I’ll be part of. I know senior year is the year for all us to show our parents, the world, everyone that we are ready to take on all the challenges and obstacles in our way. my. Alexia Marroquin is an east Chula Vista resident and a senior at High Tech High Chula Vista. She is serving as an Intern for My Hometown Chula Vista as part of her school curriculum.
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The Inheritance By Seb Martinez, Former Intern, My Hometown Chula Vista
June is the signal to summer and the month of graduates. Graduation day is in essence the climax of a movie four years in the making. The experience can be cathartic, electric, and, even for some, anti-climatic because each student has his or her own story, and each student is heading off in a different direction. That being said, no matter how the graduates feel about this very special day, the fact that they have or are about to walk off the stage into the next phase of their lives calls for celebration. Some of the graduates might be off to college (local or far away), some might be off to work, and some might have no idea yet of what they want to do – all of which seems appropriate. My own reaction has been a mixed experience. I was prepared to feel exhilarated, so ready to bust out of the walls of high school. I was also prepared to feel sad, to mourn the memories, and to all of a sudden feel like one fish in a vast ocean. What I did not expect was to feel both in equal measure. However, I am comforted by the knowledge that despite the fact every graduate has a different story, we all have something connecting us. When we receive our diplomas and toss off our caps we are all united by one singular inheritance. Every graduating class of 2012 is inheriting the future. A future that belongs only to them, that is not yet decided, and they will ultimately be the mark they have to make on the world. A future that comes along with freedom and responsibility. For some it will be the Christmas gift they never got and for others it will feel as if life just put coal in your stocking. Luckily, there is a second gift that every graduate gets, a gift I hope they will take advantage of, a gift I hope their family will
take advantage of and that’s summer – the calm before the storm. No matter what your next steps are take the time to reflect, to have a blast, to soak in some sun and to spend time with family and let your mind open up to what the future puts in front of you because either the future can inherit you, or you can inherit your future. my. Seb Martinez is a Chula Vista resident and a recent graduate of High Tech High Chula Vista. He has contributed several articles to My Hometown Chula Vista magazine.
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Water SAFETY
It’s Everyone’s Concern Drowning is a preventable tragedy. That’s the message the Chula Vista Fire and Recreation Departments want to convey to residents this summer with a new public awareness campaign: WARN – Water Awareness in Residential Neighborhoods.
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Saturday, July 28 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Local YMCA www.southbay.ymca.org/ summerswimsafetysplash.html
Water Safety Festival
Saturday, August 25 Parkway Family Aquatic Center Free swim lessons, CPR Class, Safety Demos, BBQ Lunch For more information, visit watersafety.chulavistaca.gov. Floaties Swim School
New EastLake business www.floatiesswimschoolblog.com
tatistics show that drowning is the lifejacket. The use of flotation devices leading cause of death in children and inflatable toys cannot replace parenunder 5,” said Chula Vista Fire tal supervision. Such devices can sudEngineer Mike Filson. “Babies and toddlers denly shift position, lose air or slip out drown silently and in a matter of seconds. from underneath, leaving the child in a We as firefighters have seen these tragedies dangerous situation. unfold again and again over recent years. We want to do something about it. We are work- Safer Water – ing together with the city rec department to • Take steps to minimize unauthorized use reinforce ways we can all keep our kids safe of the pool. Install alarms and fencing in the water.” with self-closing and self-latching gates The WARN campaign reminds residents around pools. Lock all doors and winof the “Safer 3” lifesaving tips – Safer Kids, dows leading to the pool. Safer Water and Safer Response: • Have lifesaving equipment such as ring buoys or reaching poles available for use, Safer Kids – and know how to use them. • Adults and children: learn to swim. It’s the best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water. Register for swim lessons through the Chula Vista Recreation Department at www.chulavistaca.gov/goto/swim • Children need to learn what to do in a water emergency. • Never leave a child unsupervised around water. Assign an adult “Water Watcher” to maintain constant supervision. Watch children around any water environment including a pool, stream, lake, tub, toilet or even a bucket of water. • All weak or nonswimmers should wear a United States Coast Guard-approved
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• Never leave furniture near the fence that would enable a child to climb over the fence. • Keep toys away from the pool when it’s not in use. Toys can attract young children to the water. • Pool covers should be completely removed prior to swimming. Safer Response – • Have a phone next to the pool to call 911 in an emergency. • Understand the basics of lifesaving so you can assist in a pool emergency. • If you find someone in trouble in the
Water Safety
water, yell for help and get them out immediately. Call 911 and stay on the line. Follow the instructions of the 911 operator until help arrives and begin CPR if you are trained. • Nonswimmers should reach or throw – but not jump – into the pool to pull the person from the water. Reach with your arm or leg, a broom or mop handle, a reaching pole or a wet towel, or throw a lifejacket, ring buoy, ball or anything that floats to the victim.
Joining the local fire departments and recreation centers in wanting this to be a safe summer in the water are Floaties Swim School – now open in the EastLake Design District near Kid Ventures – and the South Bay Family YMCA. The staff at the new year-round indoor swimming pool provide the following water safety tips to help keep our kids safe: • Teach your child/children about the pool or body of water they are about to swim in. Point out safety areas,
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exits, and safety equipment. • Go over pool rules before they begin swimming. Make sure they know how to be safe around the water; no running, no diving in shallow areas, etc. • Always swim with a buddy and with adult supervision. Teach kids to never swim alone and to always have adult supervision when entering a body of water. • Use regulation safety devices when boating or operating watercrafts. Always have a life jacket that fits properly for each passenger. Summertime means pool time for many kids and adults, and as they venture to their favorite spots to swim, play and create lasting memories, the South Bay Family YMCA reminds swimmers to practice safety when in or around the water. As part of its commitment to strengthening community through youth development and healthy living, the Y offers a variety of swim programs that teach water safety skills and give kids and adults the chance to explore the many health benefits of swimming. “Swimming is a fun and enjoyable activity for children and adults alike, and it’s an easy way to stay physically active and improve strength, flexibility and stamina,” said Sarah Van Der Volgen, Aquatics Director, South Bay Family YMCA “The Y encourages all kids and adults to learn how to swim. It’s never too late. Basic swimming skills and water safety practices save lives every day.” Last year, the local YMCA pools had more than 118,000 visits and the YMCA Aquatics department taught more than 7,000 individuals how to swim. The Y has been a leader in providing swim lessons and water safety for many years. This philosophy drives the South Bay Family YMCA’s commitment to help children and adults experience the joy and benefits of swimming. There are a variety of programs to choose, including family swim, swim team, water polo, swim lessons and water fitness. “We can’t emphasize enough the importance of teaching your kids to swim and learning how to keep them safe in the water,” says Manuel Gonzalez, Aquatics Supervisor III for the city Recreation Department. “We are here to help you do that and prevent a tragedy.” my.
on topic: health
Changes Required to Combat Childhood Obesity By Dr. Blanca Fresno, Pediatrics in Paradise
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ave you ever had a bad day at work and decided to make it better by going out to eat, or ordering take out? This happened to me not too long ago. I was feeling a bit low and decided to visit my favorite local restaurant. My mood improved as soon as I set foot in the restaurant. I ordered my food and relaxed in the friendly atmosphere of the place. I was feeling rather cozy when the bread arrived, golden crust, fluffy white insides, warm to the touch and so fragrant that my sinuses got a jolt of joy. A power struggle began immediately in my brain. My educated pediatrician brain fought desperately with my pleasure seeking reptilian brain. I made a deal with myself. I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to butter the bread. Without butter on it, I told myself, the damage would be less. The perfect morsel went into my mouth. It dissolved in it and sent messages of joy and pleasure. Then, the unimaginable happened. I saw my hands in slow motion reach out for the little golden square on the plate, open it and in a matter of seconds I was buttering the second slice of sourdough. Food, like entertainment or shopping, has a very comforting, almost addictive effect. Food in itself is not the problem. It is the choices we make and how we use food that causes the problem. Families and physicians should address the deeper issues that drive us to food before we can conquer obesity. Until then, complications of obesity such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease will ravage the health of our youth and remain the most common preventable causes of death in the United States. Since we started discussing obesity more than a decade ago not much has changed. Physicians are frustrated with their lack of progress and have few solutions to offer. Politicians have made obesity the talking point of the year, but are slow to make policy changes. And the worse is that families have been desensitized to the message by the media buzz and are not paying attention anymore. More than one third of children and adolescents in our country are obese. ONE THIRD! If we are going to make any changes, the time is now. It has been said that this generation of children will be the first
one to die before their parents. We cannot allow this to happen. Communities should band together and advocate for themselves in the fight against this disease, parents, teachers, physicians, business owners, politicians, all of us against the culture of excess. During the months of July and August, Pediatrics in Paradise will be offering a series of workshops to teach children 6 to 11 years old about nutrition and food selection. The workshops require a nominal fee of $10 per family per session or $25 in advance for all three. Each workshop is loaded with vital information for local families to make important lifestyle changes. Together, we can change the dangerous trends regarding our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. my. For more information contact Pediatrics in Paradise at (619) 482-1700.
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on topic: Parenting
Avoiding Summer Boredom By Stephanie Garrison
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lthough summer break is a healthy intervention and anecdote to a formal environment, sometimes a bit of planning can be helpful in keeping things fun and interesting around the house. Literally, as I am writing this, my young child is voicing a common complaint amongst the school-aged set: “I’m bored!” It’s sure to be an ongoing battle cry this summer in many a neighborhood household. If your schedule is too busy to handle the inevitable boredom that sets in when school is out, why not get proactive and thwart this family stressor before it can start? You’ll need to do some prep work beforehand – but it will pay off, especially if you don’t want them to automatically resort to TV and movie-watching. First, take each child into account and determine what selfguided interests will appeal to them. It’s even better if they get involved and draft their own list. Questions could include: what games they like; books they plan on reading; hobbies they want to engage in; topics they wish to learn more about; skills they hope to perfect; careers they’re interested in, etc. As an aside, make sure that most of these options are offline ones. Minors need to unplug as much as possible to allow their
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mind to roam in peace – at least, that’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it. After you have a bunch of random suggestions, have your little one devise a game that will help them pick out, in a fun way, one they can pursue whenever they say, “there’s nothing to do!” Craft a custom bean bag toss, modify a spinning game board, create a deck of cards, fold origami-shaped paper suggestions and place in a large container – make choosing the activity as fun as the pursuit itself. Foster creative thinking – in the morning, they could be building a new invention, and in the afternoon, assembling recycled jewelry and accessories. Or volunteering some neighborhood service, then writing a short story. The goal isn’t just to have kids busy while you pay bills or do housework, but to have them be curious, engaged, and growing intellectually and spiritually. Not only will this encourage some self-reliance in a safe way, but it will also allow them a certain amount of autonomy – something all kids wish they had more of! An “organized leisure” plan isn’t just a great idea for children, but for parents, too. Being a life-long learner is good for the soul, makes you a more interesting person, and opens up new avenues for personal growth and new friendships. my.
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Summer Sundays series at Village Walk at EastLake – 5-7pm each week; Free event features music, car exhibits, children’s craft activity and giveaways; (858) 695-2700 or shopvillagewalk.com
Teddy Bear Sleepover – 5pm at Otay Ranch Branch Library; Story Time for kids and their teddy bears; After story time and a fun craft, the kids will leave and the teddy bears will do a sleepover in the new library! Bears will be picked up on July 5; Registration required: www.chulavistalibrary.com.
Independence Day!
Summer Sundays series at Village Walk at EastLake – 5-7pm each week; Free event features music, car exhibits, children’s craft activity and giveaways; (858) 695-2700 or shopvillagewalk.com
July 12 Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Mixer –5:307:30pm; hosted by Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Rd.; (619) 420-6603 or www.chulavistachamber.org
Chula Vista Firefighter’s Foundation 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast – 8-11am at Fire Station 7, 1640 Santa Venetia; $5 donation; (619) 600-0686 Through July 4th - San Diego County Fair –at Del Mar Fairgrounds; www.sdfair.com
July 12-15 San Diego Comic Con – San Diego Convention Center; www.comic-con.org
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School Starts for Chula Vista Elementary and Sweetwater Union High School districts’ students; www.cvesd.org or www.suhsd.k12.ca.us/
Family Movie Night – Dolphin Tale – 8pm at Montevalle Rec Center, 840 Duncan Ranch Rd; Free admission, snacks and drinks available; Beach chairs, blankets and sweaters recommended; foundryotayranch.org
July 14 “Rockin’ Summer Songs” – 5-9pm – Neisha’s Dance & Music Academy; Kids ages 3-12; $25 per student; $35 day of event; Summer nights are rockin’ at the Kids’ Night Out karaoke party; (619) 585-1133, www.neishas.com Through July 14th - Chula Vista Library’s Summer Reading Program; Read for fun, to earn prizes and free books with special programs every week; www.chulavistalibrary.com for complete schedule
July 17 Sign for Baby – 5:30pm at Kid Ventures, 851 Showroom Place; 90-minute workshop teaches tips and techniques to effectively introduce sign language to your baby; Form an early communication bond with your baby and learn up to 50 signs; $40; www.sign4baby.com
July 28 Summer Safety Splash hosted by the South Bay Family YMCA – 1-3pm at 1201 Paseo Magda, Chula Vista 91910; $5 per person; www.southbay. ymca.org/summerswimsafetysplash.html
Otay Ranch Town Center Farmer’s Market – every Tuesday 4-8pm Eastlake Business Association – every Monday 11:30am-1pm at Tacos & Tarros; eastlakebusiness.org
Kids Ready To Read – every Thursday 11:15am at Otay Ranch Branch Library; Interactive storytime program for kids 3 and younger; www.chulavistalibrary.com
SAVE THE DATE August 4 – Community Carnival presented by Pride Martial Arts – at the Shops at San Miguel Ranch; Carnival games, dunk tank, prizes
Please note events and times are subject to change.
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early a month after the American Idol finale, signs of the impact Chula Vista’s Jessica Sanchez and her amazing performances had on the local community remain evident. And that includes at the home of perhaps her biggest fan Brianna Somera. From the street outside her east Chula Vista home, an “I (Heart) Jessica Sanchez” sign is still visible in the window. Go inside and several of the handmade signs Brianna made for the local viewing and homecoming activities sit propped up against the dining room wall. Brianna’s interest in the American Idol finalist, like many young girls living in local neighborhoods, stems from two significant factors – Sanchez’s incredible voice and the fact Sanchez also grew up in east Chula Vista. “Seeing Jessica on American Idol made me feel special because out of all the places in the country, we are living in the same place she is from,” 10-year-old Brianna said. “She lives in our community. I never thought about being a star, but after seeing Jessica on Idol and having her become my role model, I’ve been practicing my singing.” Brianna’s parents – Bernadette and Ben – along with brother Bryce joined her at the weekly Idol view and vote gatherings. Brianna admits that her family’s fervent support of Sanchez didn’t start until the youngest Idol contestant found herself facing elimination and had to sing for her Idol life. Before that moment, Brianna hadn’t voted during the season. “When Jessica had to sing for her life, I thought it was a joke,” 24 my hometown july 2012
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Brianna said. “It did run through my mind that I hadn’t voted. After that, I voted about 100 times each week with a high of 500 votes in one day. When she came back for the Homecoming, I told my mom I had to be there.” In fact, Brianna and her mother attended both the homecoming event at Eastlake High and the one on the U.S.S. Midway. The events served as great mother-daughter bonding moments and the two carried that enthusiasm all the way through the final results show. Bernadette, the “Realtor in Red”, works for local broker Joe Gummerson of Ashlon Realty and recognizes the impact Sanchez’s Idol experience had not only on her daughter but on her hometown as well. “I was amazed at how Jessica’s time on Idol really brought people together,” she shared. “Through her journey she has taken our whole community with her. As a mom, it was great to see my daughter enjoying this experience.” That sense of community was one of the big draws to living in and now selling to this area Bernadette and Ben agree. The two grew up in San Diego and after graduating from San Diego State moved away to Palm Desert to start their careers returning to their roots seven years later. They couldn’t be happier with how things have worked out. “I feel comfortable here,” Ben said. “Our kids are friends with kids of people we went to school with. We kind of feel like we belong here.” my.
School News A New Way of Learning By Alexia Marroquin, Intern, My Hometown Chula Vista
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igh Tech High Chula Vista (HTHCV) is the school known for creating projects that connect students’ learning to the environment, to the community and the world beyond the classroom walls. You rarely hear of schools like this. The local charter school was designed to not be a regular high school. Here, students are required to go outside their comfort zones. High Tech High focuses on projects so when students get to the real world, they are quick to think of solutions and be prepared. By the end of your years in HTHCV, you get a task in senior year. This is called your Senior Project. It involves everything you have learned about projects and time management the previous years all wrapped into one. Since we are a project-based learning school this is our ultimate test to see if everything they taught us has sunk in. The Senior Project is the time where you get to assign yourself a project that you’re really passionate about. Overall, it teaches us how to be independent in a working society and to be prepared for the time when are given an objective by our future boss. Recently, I had a chance to learn how you can think of a Senior Project, how difficult it is and how the end results come about. As I interviewed Sonja Cash (pictured above with book), a senior at HTHCV, she talked in detail about how she realized what mattered most to her. Sonja’s first thought regarding her Senior Project was elementary school. She loves the theater and thought it would be
ers, Inka likes dog books and No David ones as well. By the end of her Senior Project, Sonja said she could see the result Inka had on the children. They were reading with more confidence, and they would even dare to ask Sonja how certain challenge words were pronounced. They would repeat them to Inka with confidence. Here at HTHCV we do Senior Projects to show ourselves that we are ready for the real world. We can handle anything that comes our way. Senior Projects also give us an opportunity to help out our community that we are growing up in. my.
Rio Edmondson enjoys a lick from Inka
amazing if she gave that experience to younger pupils. As this did not work out, she found something that she cared deeply about and that was right in front of her eyes. She decided for her Senior Project, which needs to help the community, she was going to train her dog to be a therapy dog. A therapy dog is a trained dog that helps children get motivated about reading and improves their confidence in reading. Sonja never imagined how beneficial this would have turned out. When she first started this training for her dog, people were unsure and shy around her dog “Inka.” They didn’t understand the concept and the kids from the elementary school were nervous around Inka. They didn’t read as loud as they do now. They stumbled over words that were typically easy for them before. But as Sonja started visiting more often, as soon as the students saw the pair or Inka rather, a chorus of “Inka!” and “Inka’s here!” rang out throughout the classroom. Sonja was amazed at how quickly the young students took a liking and started being more enthusiastic rushing to their book bags to pull books that the dog would like. According to Sonja and the first grad-
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orking for the public good has been a part of Paul Arvanitis’ life for decades. The owner of the new Doctors Express Urgent Care Center in Chula Vista spent most of his 20 years in the U.S. Navy serving as a Medical Service Corps Officer. That experience running hospitals and medical programs, coupled with his business background enabled him to step into this latest professional role with confidence. He opened the Doctors Express in Santee in November 2010 to a great immediate response and one that continues to grow each month. As an EastLake resident, Arvanitis knew the modern approach to medical and healthcare services would meet a need in his local community. “Having lived in the EastLake area for more than 10 years, I am proud to be making a positive difference in my community,” Arvanitis said. “After leaving the Navy, I was concerned about finding that same sense of purpose in the business world. It is hard to find a business that gives you a chance to help people in such a profound way. Being involved in healthcare affords me the opportunity to continue to work for the public good with that same sense of purpose.” According to Arvanitis, the urgent care concept has been around for more than 30 years now. The goal of these conveniently located medical health centers is to provide high quality care in a cost effective and efficient way that benefits the patient first and foremost. At the Doctors Express in Chula Vista, which opened about six months ago and accepts most major insurances, community members find a soothing and comfortable environment right as they open the door. Once inside, 26 my hometown july 2012
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friendly staff treat arrivals as individuals and start the process of having the patient seen, treated and out the door – on average – in less than an hour. The nearby Doctors Express, located across from Bonita Vista High School, can treat a wide range of ailments and injuries and also offers on-site x-ray and laboratory facilities, on-site prescriptions and, most importantly, highly qualified doctors and medical personnel. “Patients that come into Doctors Express see experienced, Board certified physicians,” Arvanitis explained. “We are very careful about who we have on staff. The big focus for our highly qualified and highly skilled medical professionals is on how they treat and interact with patients. As with any medical practice, it is all about word of mouth and we are very sensitive that every patient is addressed as an individual here. One of the key measures of our success is referrals. It provides us with a sense of how we are doing.” As a member of the east Chula Vista community, Arvanitis also ensures that Doctors Express plays an active role in the local neighborhoods. The new business has participated in Cycle EastLake and has provided assistance to several local schools. Arvanitis proudly acknowledges that Doctors Express caters to the military population – a group that remains near and dear to his heart. my. Doctors Express, 760 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista 91910; (619) 821-2300; www.DoctorsExpressSanDiego.com
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