My Hometown Magazine - April 2009

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Why I NeedNeIghbors...

A Wonderful First Year

Celebrating

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April 2009

What’s insidetime sure flies when you are having fun.

With our april 2009 issue, My Hometown has reached volume two. We begin our second year of publishing a monthly magazine for east chula Vista by continuing to do what we do best: bringing our readers news about the positive activities taking place in their neighborhood. our current issue is filled with community news, interesting features and contributed articles and advertisements from local businesses interested in being valuable resources for our readers.

as all of us with the magazine prepare to celebrate our first anniversary, we wanted to say thank you. We appreciate the welcome and support we’ve received from community businesses, organizations and individuals.

there are several people who we must thank by name. thank you to Jessica Fraser, susanne Pedro, and recently, Julia schafer for sharing their photographic talents with us each month. thank you to lisa cohen, marcy Weaver and the staff at the chamber for all their encouragement. mayor cheryl cox and the staff at the city’s communica-tions office have been so supportive since we started. all along the great commu-nication professionals at the chula Vista elementary and sweetwater school districts have provided great help. thank you to all of the families who were willing to be featured in My Hometown. We also thank the business highlights for allowing us to showcase what great professional resources there are in this community. extra thanks go out to Pastor mike meeks and tracey Bell at eastlake community church and dino del Fierro and todd Pacofsky at south Bay Pediatric dental Group for being with us as advertisers for our first issue and throughout our first year.

We’ve received lots of support from community members, including sara Van Boerum, mayra llavore, tina medina and erica and Gary Fessia. our family has been a constant source of encouragement and confidence and a major reason why this dream has become a reality.

to all of our readers, thank you for wel-coming My Hometown as a community part-ner. We look forward to continuing to bring you a publication worth your time.

michael minjares, editor of My Hometown

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contentsFrom the editor...

community newslocal students shine as Public speakers 5

eastlake high robotics Finishes on top 8

traditional springtime Festivities 9

school newsnew Principal settles in at eastlake elementary school 22

resident spotlightthe konkoly Family 23

on topicWhat is a living trust – and do i need one? 24

business highlighteastlake community church 25

feature

my hometown is ONE! 14

lifestyle 16 shift happens

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neW section

my hometoWn

mercadopage 26

Why I Need Neighbors...Learning the true value of neighbors and community

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BraVoto a good samaritan who, while driving to work at 5:30 a.m. last year, saw me out for a morning run in the dark. i turned my ankle on a pine cone (i don’t like pine cones). he saw me on the ground, in pain, and turned his car around to help. he drove me to a spot near my house. i don’t know his name, but he has my sincere gratitude.

to members of the sweetwater education Association on collecting more than 1,200 books in this year’s success-ful districtwide book drive. the books were donated, along with $500, to the chula Vista community collaborative, an umbrella organization that includes six family resource centers.

From the olympic View Parent teacher club, congratula-tions to our students for their hard work in February’s read-A-thon. students read more than 200,000 minutes and raised over $5,200 for school programs. students fed their reading interests at the on-site Book Fair and then celebrated their accomplishments on march 2nd, dr. seuss’s birthday, with read across olympic View day. students and teachers dressed up as their favorite lit-erary characters and welcomed guest readers onto campus to share their love of reading. the day wrapped up with an exciting awards assembly where top honors went to fourth grader, Jazmin cuevas, for reading 4,180 minutes and kindergartener, Wendy estrada, for raising $180.20. a big thank you goes out to the community partners who sup-ported our literacy events, including: Pat & oscar’s, chili’s, Golden spoon, oggi’s, suave limousines and many others. and a special thank you goes to mike minjares, editor of My Hometown, for joining us a guest reader!

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to the purely volunteer leadership of eastlakeserves! - tito Zendejas, Mike gleason, Cristina Fernando & Cynthia Arch - for another year of offering volunteer ser-vice opportunities to community residents and eastlake church membership. last year, the group provided back-packs to a tijuana orphanage, presented christmas gifts to families in a south Bay shelter and served meals for salvation army, among others. Visit their website, www.eastlakeserves.com, to sign up for future volunteer activi-ties.

to erika Cohen, hilltop high senior, for her wonderful ren-dition of “america the Beautiful” at the state of the city address. and, to the Chula Vista school spartan string orchestra for their stellar performances before and after the mayor’s remarks.

and to My hometown on its one-year anniversary . . . thanks so much for bringing a quality magazine to the south Bay. . . . thanks for providing our community with informative, enlightening and positive stories, but most of all thanks for bringing us closer together. . . . it is nice to have someone remind us of all the wonderful things that are going on in our community. . . . Felicidades for a great year of information from our community. every month i look forward to reading your magazine. it provides news that makes you smile. thank you for continuing to pro-mote the good actions of our community. thanks for challenging us to become better individuals and help our community. most of all thank you for letting us know how the members of this community are taking the right steps to ensure better times for all of us.

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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.

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new Autism support group to Meet April is Autism Awareness Month and a new support group is

now available to assist area families. The South Bay/Chula Vista Asperger’s and HFA Parent Group offers support for parents and caregivers of anyone affected by high functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Meetings take place on the third Monday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m at the First United Methodist Church’s “Discovery Center” located at 1200 East H. Street, on the corner of East H and Paseo Ranchero. There will be speakers on related topics in order to provide attendees with current information and local resources. Childcare is not sched-uled to be available at this time. For more information, contact [email protected]. Members of the community are invited to share information, ideas and support.

Chula Vista yacht Club open houseThe public is invited to visit the Chula Vista Yacht Club dur-

ing its Open House and membership drive on Saturday, April 4 from 1-5 p.m. The festivities will include a drum and bugle corps performance, live Irish music, workshops on sailing, boat-ing and fishing, along with refreshments. The Chula Vista Yacht Club is located at 642 Marina Parkway, #83. For more informa-tion, call (619) 422-7888 or visit at www.cvyc.org.

eastlake educational Foundation golf tourney Moves to May

The 14th Annual EastLake Educational Foundation Golf Tournament arrives earlier this year. The action takes place Monday, May 18 beginning with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. and continuing with a dinner and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. at the EastLake Country Club. The $150 entry fee includes lunch, din-ner, awards and much more. Make your plans to enjoy a great day while helping out our local schools. Visit www.eefkids.org for details.

dAy oF the Child returnsThe 9th Annual Day of the Child Community Event will be

held Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Memorial Park at the corner of Third Avenue and Park Way in down-town Chula Vista. The Chula Vista Community Collaborative’s annual event is designed to introduce kids and families to healthy and interactive activities and provide an outreach venue for community-based organizations and agencies to promote their free or low-cost services to children and families. Come and enjoy games, music, interactive activities, fun characters, face painting and much more. Visit the CVCC website at www.chulavistacc.org for more information.

LOcaL StudENtS ShiNE aS PubLic SPEakErS

kaelyn kappes of olympic View elementary, emmelie Finley of ella B. allen school, and Juliene labaria of Veterans elementary each took first place in their respec-tive grade level in the 26th annual district speech contest, the chula Vista elementary school district announced. kaelyn is the 4th grade champion, emmelie won the 5th grade contest, and Juliene took top honors for the 6th grade. they each had to outperform a record number of contestants. the finals took place monday, February 23.

this year’s contest theme was “What advice would you give the new president of the united states?” some stu-dents encouraged the President to become a better role model by giving up smoking. others urged the President to take a stronger stance in preserving the nation’s natu-ral resources. speakers urged stricter laws on automobile emissions, for example, with one student noting that get-ting around on a skateboard suited him just fine and it was good for the environment. From ending the war in iraq, to fighting diabetes, lowering taxes and increasing funding for education, the participants were poised in expressing how to make the world a better place.

dear mr. President: Participants in the 26th annual district speech contest answered the question, “What advice would you give the new president of the united states?” kaelyn kappes (left) took the 4th grade champi-onship, emmelie Finley (right) won the 5th grade contest, and Juliene labaria (center) was the 6th grade winner.

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Free Vet Exams at PETCO

PETCO of EastLake will be holding its Pet Health Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. In addi-tion to nutrition, grooming and pet information, the event will include free vet examinations by Rolling Hills Pet Hospital. Free medical record and pet insurance information will also be available. PETCO is in the Village Walk at EastLake. More information can be obtained by calling (619) 397-6809.

great events at CV nature Center

With spring’s arrival, now is a great time to make plans to visit the Chula Vista Nature Center and take advantage of the events this popular local attrac-tion offers. Every Sunday in April go on a Bird Walk at the Sweetwater Marsh

National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista. This free event is scheduled for 11 a.m. on April 5, 12, 19 and 26. On April 5, a bilingual nature walk will take place at 1 p.m. Led by a Spanish-speaking inter-pretive guide, the walk introduces visi-tors to the wonders of the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Chula Vista Nature Center. The Nature Center will also host free Composting Classes on Saturday, April 11 and 25. From 10 a.m. to noon learn how to achieve beautiful home landscapes through less toxic yard and garden care and backyard composting. Call (619) 409-5900 to enroll in any of these events.

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usA Canoe/kayak team trialsThe U.S. Olympic Training Center plays host to the USA

Canoe/Kayak Team Trials for Flatwater Sprints on April 24-26. The competition will determine who will represent the USA in both the senior and junior world championships. Come out and support these great athletes.

yMCA healthy kids dayPets are not the only local community members scheduled

to have a health day this month. The YMCA is also hosting its Healthy Kids Day Community Day and “Fun Run” on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Otay Ranch Town Center in the center of the mall. Local organizations and businesses that contribute to building healthy kids and families will be on hand, as well as players from the San Diego Chargers. According to the YMCA, Healthy Kids Day promotes healthy living and emphasizes the importance of parental and family involvement in the development of healthy lifestyles while also educating children and families on the need for regular physical activity. The event will also present families with information on healthy eating habits. More information can be obtained by calling (619) 421-8805 or checking out the YMCA’s website at www.southbay.ymca.org.

Youth Football and Cheer Registration Opens

East Chula Vista’s successful youth football and cheer teams look to get started on preparations for another memorable season. The Eastlake Panthers, Otay Ranch Broncos and Olympian Saints teams have open registration events coming up this month. Local youth are invited to sign up to be part of an activity that promotes fun, teamwork, physical activity, all in a healthy and competitive environment. Each team’s website provides additional information on the registration process and details on how volunteers can be involved.

Sunday, April 5 – Otay Ranch Broncos, 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Bonita Library; www.otayranchbroncos.com

Saturday, April 18 – Eastlake Panthers, 9 a.m to 12 noon, Eastlake High School; www.eastlakeyouthfootball.com

Sunday, April 19 – Olympian Saints, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yokuz Sushi Bar (945 Otay Lakes Road); www.olympi-ansaints.com.


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after a successful first year, leo ulloa had high hopes for his eastlake high school robotics team. First, he wanted to build on the program’s achievements in year one by expanding the pro-gram to the local elementary and middle schools creating interest in the future members of titanBot. With programs now up and run-ning at several primary schools, he has done that. next, he wanted the high school team to earn a second trip to the national cham-pionships in atlanta, Georgia. the math and pre-engineer-ing teacher and his team of students, teachers, mentors and parents are two-for-two.

the titanBot team earned first place honors at the 2009 san diego regional First robotics competition

held march 6-7 at the sports arena in san diego. the top finish means the local team has once again qualified for the national championships in atlanta later this fall. For a team in only its second year of exis-tence, the accomplishments are a testament to the hard work of

those involved and the support of the community.“as a team, we worked a lot to get ready for this com-

petition,” said dominque diaz de leon, a junior who assisted with the team’s public relations efforts this year. “it is great to be able to watch our team compete. We are so proud of them.”

With the support of ulloa, and fellow eastlake high teacher Brandon Fuentes, along with the professional expertise of mentors Wanda Pariese and tina mangles, the titanBot team entered the contest with confidence. after posting a 24th place finish in the preliminary rounds, titanBot found itself paired with teams from Pennsylvania and colorado for the elimination round. the partnership proved successful as the teams advanced to the final round and walked away with the title.

in addition to their first-place finish, the team from eastlake high also earned the prestigious Judges award for its involvement in the community. My Hometown joins the community in congratulating eastlake robotics on a wonderful showing. my.

Anyone wishing to support the team in its efforts to compete in Atlanta can

contact Leo Ulloa at [email protected].

eastlake high robotics Finishes on top


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Singing, celebrating and feasting with fam-ily, what a great way to celebrate a holiday! In fact, it’s the only way to observe Purim. This traditional Jewish holiday arrives about a month before Passover. Purim is a fantastic, festive party for the entire family.

At Temple Beth Sholom, we celebrated our Purim costume festival with as much merry-making as possible. Our Purim party was on March 7. It was a big hit! We were in costume and making plenty of noise! Rabbi Osnat Margalith led the songs and merry-making. She absolutely adores the magic that children bring to a congregation. President Marie Sackett ensured that everyone was well fed and having a great time. It was truly a magical and festive atmosphere.

Purim is such a fun holiday; children are allowed to express themselves freely. Children were in costume, singing tradition-al songs and enjoying traditional pastries. There is definitely an emphasis on children and allowing them to have fun, to

laugh and play. Young people are such an impor-tant part of a congregation. Purim is a tradition that really encourages the youth to get involved as

active members of the community. It’s so important to encourage the vitality in children and the wonder-

ful energy of youth.Passover is another great family holiday. The empha-

sis during Passover is on learning from the wisdom of our grandparents. Temple Beth Sholom will be observ-

ing Passover with a Seder family dinner on April 9. If you missed Purim, you can definitely attend our Passover din-ner! We welcome everyone, and we look forward to getting

to know all of our neighbors in the community. Please call, or visit us at: (619) 420-6040, Temple Beth Sholom, 208 Madrona St. Chula Vista, CA 91910 or visit our website at: www.bethsholomtemple.com. my.

Hashaw Elkins is Publicity Chair for Temple Beth Sholom and a frequent reader

of My Hometown

TRadITIONaL SPRINgTImE FESTIVITIESBy hashaw elkins


naturally think to do those little things that neighbors do for each other like stopping by unannounced to say hello, picking up the newspaper and bringing it to the door, baking a cake and bring-ing it by, offering to pick up lunch for a neighbor while I’m out getting my own, or inviting someone to join me on a hike.

In fact, in many ways, I’m quite the opposite of a great neighbor. When I borrow something, I often forget to give it back. I probably owe my neighbor several eggs. Even today I have one of my neighbor’s plates…she brought me a cake a week ago and her plate is still here. I don’t know what my problem is…it’s just the whole ‘neighbor’ thing doesn’t come naturally for me…but I’m learning.

Most importantly, I’m learning the true value of neighbors and community. Even beyond those little neighborly gestures (bor-rowing eggs, keeping an eye out for intruders, notifying each other of broken sprin-kler heads, etc.), I’ve come to realize that I truly need neighbors. Why?

They remind me of what I value. When you attend a community event this month, take a look around you. Living where you are constantly

I grew up in the small town of Felton, California, nestled deep in the red-woods of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Our house was a single–wall, redwood cabin that was really meant to be a summer cabin…not a family home for five. We had neighbors at a distance…but you could barely see the other cab-ins around our house because of the thick of the trees. We were one of very few homes in the community that were lived in year round. We lived down a tiny one-way street that was really just a ledge. There were only a couple of places where you could pass a car and so the few times that you actually ‘bumped’ into a neighbor meant you had to drive backwards to get to a spot where you could both squeeze past each other. Growing up I actually had no concept of ‘neighbor’…not in the way that I have come to understand the word today.

To be honest, before buying our home, I was a little worried about the idea of moving into a master-planned development. It just wasn’t my ‘style’. It seemed a little ‘cookie-cutter’ to me. What would it be like to share a fence with someone? A floor plan? A park? Still, the idea of a community that brought people together with a com-mon theme…a small town feel, a sense of community…it was intriguing to me…intriguing enough to take the leap and jump in.

Today, I’m learning what being a neighbor really means. Actually, I still stink at it myself…I’m just not a great neighbor. Even after 7 years, I don’t

surrounded by people who value tradi-tion and family and connection and exercise and friendship…every day you get some kind of reminder of what truly matters to you. It keeps your values top of mind.

By karen smith

Why I NeedNeIghbors


They give my life perspective and a point of reference. It’s good to have constants in your life. It gives you something to measure from. Being this close to so many people that you see over and over…it gives you a way to measure changes in your own life. You can tell when you’ve tipped the scale in one direction or another. It also helps you realize when you’re not changing enough…when life has become too stagnant.

They keep me in check. Let’s face it…everyone behaves better in a fish bowl. While it doesn’t matter what other people think…it does matter. There’s always someone watching and if that’s what it takes to make you pick

up your trash, or your dog poop, or to keep you from screaming when you’re mad, then so be it.

They keep me safe. It’s good to know someone’s watching. Neighbors know what’s normal at your house and they are the first to let you know when something isn’t right. They know when you’re not home. They notice when something is flooding. They also are there when disaster strikes…ready to help.

They pick up where I leave off. When you’re busy and you drop the ball, someone comes in behind you and takes care of it. You can’t do it all, but there is

always someone who can do that thing you can’t or who will notice that thing you missed. It’s nice to know there are other people that care for the same things you do enough to take action.

They make you appreciate your own life. Being this close to so many people, you certainly see people who are unhappy or are caught up in things you want nothing to do with. It’s great to have these kinds of reminders around you as well…reminders of the path you don’t want to take and where you don’t want to go.

They inspire you to live a better life. When you see someone make an amazing contribution to the community or your neighborhood or their own fam-ily…it inspires you to do better. You see what’s possible for yourself and you strive for more.

They give you ideas and inspira-tion. With this many homes so close together, you can’t help but get great ideas. Whether it’s ideas on how to dec-orate your home, design your landscape, or build a business…there is no shortage of creative and amazing ideas around you. All you have to do is look.

They make me smile and wave every day. I can’t leave the house without counting on at least one oppor-tunity to smile and say hi to someone. Whatever the day holds, this is one thing I can count on. Being forced to smile and wave back is a good exercise for keeping a positive outlook and attitude. It’s amazing what that smile can do.

These are just a few of the reasons why I need neighbors. Sure, I could live on an open plain, on the top of a mountain, on a large ranch, deep in the forest or on some deserted island…but these are just a few of the things I would miss. My life is rich because of the people around me and their constant reminder that I can always be a better neighbor and a better person. It truly doesn’t get much better than that. my.

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the other day my son andrew turned

to me and asked, “dad, how many

minutes are in a day?” as his older

sister mariana took a stab at com-

puting the numbers, the answer is

1,440 by the way, i started thinking

about time and how we measure it.

With My Hometown magazine cel-

ebrating its one-year anniversary

this month, i’ve been thinking a lot

about how we should be measuring

this past year. you can relax. i’m not

about to bust out in a poor rendi-

tion of “seasons of love” from the

musical rent. however, the question

remains how best to commemorate

this important milestone.

i remember this time last year going

on the local nBc affiliate, channel

7/39, and talking with the host of

the morning program about this

brand new community magazine we

were bringing to chula Vista. With

publications in san marcos, rancho

Bernardo and Goodyear, arizona, all

of us at Fountain media Group felt

confident that we had a quality prod-

uct and fresh approach to communi-

cating with neighbors. combine that

with a deep and personal connection

to the area (having grown up in chula

Vista) and a commitment to bringing

positive news and uplifting features,

and we had a belief that this could

be a successful new addition to the

wonderful communities of east chula

Vista. a full year and 12 issues later,

that belief is stronger than ever.

over the course of the past year, we

have provided a monthly avenue to

showcase the best that the commu-

nity has to offer. each month we’ve

put the spotlight on a local family

who plays a significant part in build-

ing the community all of us enjoy.

in each issue, we have highlighted

a business that is an asset to this

area, many of whom are owned by

residents in our community. our

calendar section has provided list-

ings of various community activities

and events that make living here

more enjoyable and rewarding. in

our second issue, we introduced our

popular Bravo section providing our

readers with a forum to give a “shout

out” to individuals, organizations and

businesses that are making a differ-

ence through their actions, large and

small. our “on topic” contributions

have provided valuable informa-

tion from experts with a local flavor

while much of the photography you

see each month comes courtesy of

neighbors who wanted to share their

talents with their community. With

each issue, the number of business-

es willing to take a chance on our

community magazine has grown and

now we have a large and varied group

of quality organizations that want to

be seen as resources for this commu-

nity. their advertising helps us all get

more out of our publication and we

are grateful for their support.

regular readers of My Hometown

know that a recurring theme we often

utilize is community action. With

feature stories, contributed articles

and lots of community events

that make their way into “on your

doorstep,” we have shared our belief

that in order to build a community

worth living, working and playing in

we all have to be involved. For us,

that has meant personally getting

out and being involved in the com-

munity. early on we supported the

eastlake educational Foundation’s

A Wonderful First Year By mike minjares

Celebrating


cycle eastlake and Golf tournament

events. We have been active mem-

bers of the chula Vista chamber of

commerce regularly attending events

and monthly mixers. We have covered

local community and school events

like Wii olympics and reading days.

We helped promote the start of otay

ranch town center’s Farmer’s market

as well as several other local grand

openings. and, we have spoken with

individuals and businesses to gain

their insights and suggestions on

ways to improve this publication.

But most importantly, our desire

to be active in this community has

meant taking the time to speak with

neighbors one-on-one on the phone,

via email or in person. it is building

that personal connection to the peo-

ple who utilize our publication that

has been one of our highlights this

year. in the course of our first year,

so many people have taken the time

to communicate their support for our

efforts and we are grateful for those

comments and words of encourage-

ment. an email we received recently

clearly illustrated the type of differ-

ence all of us who have been involved

with this magazine have made.

it came from Janelle Fisk, a new

resident of otay ranch. she wrote:

“hello! i just read the newest

My Hometown magazine that was

delivered in my mailbox a few days

ago. thank you for providing such

a wonderful publication. i am new

to chula Vista and have found this

magazine to be both a resource as

well as a warm welcome.”

in the year ahead, we want to con-

tinue to be a valued resource to our

current readers and a warm welcome

to people new to our communities or

our magazine. toward that end, we

invite you to join us as we celebrate

our one-year anniversary on monday,

april 13 with a meet-and-greet at a

popular restaurant. My Hometown

has partnered with chili’s at the otay

ranch town center to help support

the south Bay children’s museum.

We hope you’ll come out and meet

some of the people who work to

bring you this publication every

month. We’d welcome the chance to

say thank you for your support, to

talk about your ideas for the maga-

zine and to raise some funds for a

great community organization. When

you come, be sure to bring the ad

from this issue so that a portion of

the proceeds from your meal can

go to the museum. together, we can

help our neighbors behind the mobile

museum in their efforts to continue to

bring a special resource to our local

schools, community events and more.

in the end, the sense of community

that we all want is there for the tak-

ing. or, should i say it is there for

the making. community takes work,

a belief that all of us have a role to

play in building it and a commitment

to see it through both the good times

and those moments when the outlook

seems uncertain. one year ago, a

small group of people took a large

risk and brought a brand new maga-

zine to nearly 20,000 households in

east chula Vista. With the support of

residents and businesses, city and

school leadership and family and

friends, we have reached an important

milestone with the hope that

many more anniversaries remain to

be celebrated with members of

our hometown. my.

The sense of community that we all want is there for the

taking. Or, should I say it is there for the making.

Community takes work, a belief that all of us have a role

to play in building it and a commitment to see it through

both the good times and those moments when the outlook

seems uncertain.


lifestyle

i should have been writing this article, but instead, I was buried in an overwhelming housecleaning

project…helping my teenage daugh-ter clean up her room. I’m sure this brings up an interesting image in your mind. This was not the simple…pick up dirty clothes, clean off desk, and vacuum, kind of project. It was more of a…empty the entire room, spread things out in the garage, re-organize, and place only the essentials strategi-cally back in the room, kind of project. Every now and then, it just needs to be done. I do have to give my daughter her kudos. She is a very organized and self-motivated person. She’s not a slob by any means. But still, even the best of us get so busy at times that we allow things to clutter up our lives to the point of frustration. When you start showing up late for things because you’re rushing around at the last minute trying to find something…that’s when you know it’s time to do something.

I think we all relate to this in some fashion. My closet is a perfect example. Somehow over time, what started as an orderly place to hang clothes, evolved into an office supply store, gift wrap

By karen smithshiFthAppenswhen you start showing up late for things because

you’re rushing around at the last minute trying to find

something…that’s when you know it’s time to do something.

station, picnic supply, luggage storage, medical supply, Good Will drop-off point. Seriously, it’s scary what can accumulate in a closet if you let it.

Recently, I went into my closet to grab an ink cartridge and my simple task of reloading the printer turned into a complete overhaul of the closet. I went crazy. I emptied the entire closet…every inch. My husband joined in. (He can’t resist an opportunity to reorga-nize.) Together we cleaned every crevice and we re-evaluated everything that had been in the closet.

Soon, we had a brand new closet, a garbage can full of trash, and a car load-ed with donations. It was like a weight had been lifted. I was elated and even a bit embarrassed that I could get that much joy just from cleaning a closet. Suddenly, I found myself eager to go to the closet. I could go right in and knew exactly where to look for what I wanted. I also found myself meticulously put-ting things away. I was not about to let anything mess up that closet!

As if that wasn’t enough, pretty soon, I realized that something had shifted. While I thought we had just cleaned a closet, I later realized it was a whole lot more. You see, I had been in a ‘funk’.

(That’s what I call it when I get myself so overwhelmed with all that I have to do that I just shut down and don’t want to do anything.) Well, every now and then, I get into a ‘funk’ and just can’t shake it. I don’t know why it happens exactly, but it’s a lot like my daughter’s room or that closet. As organized as you want to be, life just gets so busy that you’re running here and there and not taking the time to do those little things that keep life flowing. Soon things start to pile up, get stuck and there you are buried in a pile of stuff and can’t find anything that matters to you. Once it gets to that point, it starts a downward cycle because it begins to impact the people around you and what might have started as your ‘funk’ quickly becomes everyone else’s.

Ever been there? It’s hard to get yourself out of a funk. It’s not some-thing you can just magically do. Or so I thought.

While I was loading up the car with all of our donations, the phone rang. It was a local charitable organization and the voice on the other end of the line said, “Do you have any donations you can spare? Clothing? Household items?” It was freaky. I didn’t know what to

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as the economy, the home market, and our personal and professional lives remain very much in flux, home decorating isn’t exactly a top prior-ity to many people. however, our

homes are our sanctuary and spring is the perfect time to freshen things up. here are some decorating ideas that won’t cost you much more than a can of paint. Because no matter what’s happening in the world, life’s too short to not live well.

Freshen uP your sPace FruGally

Brighten up your surroundings with a coat of paint. Paint is still one of the most economical ways to make a change in a space. if there’s no time to paint a whole room, consider doing one accent wall in a differ-ent hue. this is a quick way to add impact without disrupting an entire room for days on end. Paint is a cre-ative and flexible tool that adds a lot of drama for little cost.

Find the best seat in the house. come up with a fresh seating arrangement. start with the largest pieces first, such as couches, and work your way from there. this is a great way to make everything “old” feel new again.

switch around your mirrors, artwork and pictures. oftentimes, once we hang our basic room adornments,

these will stay in place until we move – whether that’s two to twenty years in the future. Just by altering the configuration of your portraits, or swapping the spots between prints and mirrors, you’ll be giving a subtle new look to your walls.

Create new vignettes within your bookshelves. What makes a space especially well-appointed? Judiciously-thought out bookcases that don’t just store reading material, but display objets d’art of note.

Alternate your pillow covers and couch throws. some design aficio-nados keep different sets of linens for warm weather versus the cooler months. others even have shams and toss cushions to reflect various cal-endar holidays.

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say. It was so Twilight Zone. I’ve never had an agency just call us like that. It’s usually us trying to find somewhere to take our donations…not the other way around. In that moment, I knew we were back in the flow of things at our house.

I can’t even begin to summarize the series of events that’s taken place since that time not too many weeks ago. It’s like a huge shift has taken place. Truly amazing things keep happening around us. And I’m telling you, I didn’t do any-thing to make it happen…other than clean a closet. Okay, some of you are

probably thinking I’ve lost my mind…but some of you know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s all connected…our closets…our lives…our world.

Some of you might even have been impacted by the shift in my life. Have you felt it? Have things perked up in your life recently for no reason? It’s interesting. You can’t move something without causing everything around it to move. It’s the ripple effect. And just by causing a shift in your own life, you can cause a shift in your neighborhood…your community. Hey, shift happens!

If you haven’t been shifted as a result of MY closet cleaning project, I encour-age you to start your own. Clean your closet, organize that messy junk drawer, wax your car, wash your windows, help your daughter clean her room, make room in your garage to actually park your cars. And then, just watch what happens, not only in your life, but in the people around you. It’s inevitable that if you move, the things around you will move. Give it a try. You just might stir up something miraculous. my.

By stephanie Garrison

Create a new coffee table arrange-ment. there’s nothing like a central display to highlight items that aren’t admired as often as they should be. For homes with small children, use a man-tle, sideboard or top of a chest instead – this will keep a composition within view yet away from small hands.

Address any new storage needs, and source funky containers in your home to keep the clutter contained. Wicker baskets with decorative liners can hold toys, old cigar boxes can keep matches and incense in one place. is there an extra picnic basket or canvas tote that could come out of the closet to help corral your stuff? Be creative!

trade accessories with your friends! clothing swaps have become popular once again, so why not have a decora-tive exchange with like-minded individu-

als? this can be more fun than a garage sale, and it’s a great way to catch up with others.

Make sure your room serves no more than three functions. determine what a space’s three primary uses are, and then relocate additional needs elsewhere. make activities, like hob-bies, portable and easily tucked away for when guests are over.

re-design a space’s purpose com-pletely! it’s very liberating to let go of pre-conceived notions and make an environment truly suit its occu-pants’ needs.

so if there’s more dash than cash in your home these days, try out some of these suggestions to make an affordable change that will mea-sure up to any budget. my.

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school news


One thing’s for certain, the com-mute is a lot easier now for the

new principal at EastLake Elementary School. For the last few years, Doug Ricketts had been driving from his home in San Diego to his position as an administrator in Hemet. When he first came to Hemet, he headed up the after-school program there and then moved into an assistant principal position at a K-5 school. When a principalship opened up, Ricketts said he slid into that role overseeing the educational experi-ence for about 300 students. The follow-ing year he took over the K-12 system for alternative education for the district. He had been in that position until his return to San Diego.

But there are much more signifi-cant advantages than just reducing the amount of time he spends on southern California’s congested freeways, Ricketts said about his new position working

in the Chula Vista Elementary School District. In the brief time he has been at EastLake Elementary, Ricketts said he has been struck by the high level of par-ent and community involvement.

“I have probably never worked in a school with this much parent support, backing and involvement,” Ricketts said. “My first impression is that parents here are very responsive to the needs of stu-dents and are willing to do whatever it takes to help them be successful. I have the same feeling about our faculty and staff. Our teachers work very closely with the parents and community. I feel like everyone is connected and on the same page with a focus on the students.”

The student-centered philosophy Ricketts found at both the school and the district level is a major element that attracted him to his current position. Another was, of course, the chance to work in the San Diego area, a place

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he has been for more than 20 years now. Ricketts grew up in Arkansas and consid-ers himself an outdoors and recreation enthusiast. He came to San Diego after college and regularly makes the most of his community. He said he enjoys going to the beach, running and ocean kayaking and has been active with greyhound res-cue for years.

Ricketts did not start out in education after graduating from the University of Arkansas. Before entering the educational field, he worked in marketing and then the medical field. But, he knew that he would eventually find himself making a difference in the lives of young people.

“I had always, in my heart-of-hearts, wanted to be involved with kids and edu-cation,” said Ricketts. “I didn’t really know that until I tried a couple other things. It was never fulfilling until I went back and earned my teaching credential in San Diego at National University and began teaching.”

Before his professional move to Hemet, Ricketts taught locally at the elementary school level, teaching first, second and fourth graders. He went on to earn his master’s degree and administrative cre-dential from San Diego State University. Despite not being a classroom teacher, Ricketts regularly visits classrooms and says it is still the little things that students discover about themselves and education that make the job enjoyable for him.

“I really enjoy walking into a classroom and having a student wanting to show me what they are reading or explaining to me something they are learning and seeing their face light up,” he said. “Just seeing them being successful on a day-to-day basis is great. I also like the chance to work with parents and teachers to find that one thing that gets a student on track for success.” my.


neighbor spotlight

when Veronica and Jason Konkoly married and began look-ing for a home, the current Otay Ranch couple looked

initially in west Chula Vista. Having both grown up in the South Bay – Veronica graduated from Hilltop and Jason from Bonita Vista – they each felt a strong attraction to the area and desire to stay close to family and friends. With friends moving into the new community of Otay Ranch, the couple visited the blooming development in 1999 and thought this area had great potential for growth.

“You could still see cows there when we first arrived,” Veronica said. “What drew us here really goes back to the fact our family and friends were here. We were all in the same situation of look-ing for houses and getting ready to start families. We all decided to do it here in Otay Ranch, EastLake and Rolling Hills. There was that excitement of knowing things were going to be new.”

Just as the community has grown, so too has the Konkoly family. Veronica and Jason have added three children to their home. Their oldest child, Miranda, is 8 and son Kai recently turned 6. The youngest, Sienna, is 2. Rounding out the Konkoly household are new puppy Lily and Misha, the family’s dog that has been around for 17 years, nearly the entire time Veronica and Jason have been together.

As local students in high school, Veronica and Jason were involved in lots of activities. While Veronica, now a resource teacher in the San Ysidro School District, participated in leader-

ship and student government programs, Jason, who works for Reef in Carlsbad, spent much of his time surfing. His athletic pursuit took him to Mexico, Hawaii and Tahiti and shaped his professional career.

“My friends and I all competed against each other,” said Jason. “We’d get dropped off in I.B. (Imperial Beach) at six in the morning and surf all day. A lot of those people are still here in Chula Vista.”

Veronica and Jason agree that childhood experiences in the area played a significant role in their development. They have encouraged this with their own children and have seen Kai play AYSO soccer the last two years and Miranda participate in the Chula Vista Ballet Conservatory and Girl Scouts. Education remains a priority for the two SDSU alums as they raise their children. Both Miranda and Kai are in the Spanish Immersion Program at Heritage Elementary.

“I grew up bilingual and now my kids are,” Veronica said. “It is culturally important to us as a Hispanic family as well as being a huge benefit living in this area.”

The Konkolys are grateful for what the community has offered them and what they have contributed back.

“At first it was a sense of excitement along with a sense of anxiety about what the overall feel of the community would be,” Jason shared. “It’s cool that we’ve been a part of how the community has been established.” my.

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What Is a Living Trust – and do I Need One?

Most of us have heard of a “liv-ing trust” a “trust fund baby” or

considered setting up a trust, but how many of us actually know what a living trust is or what benefit it serves? Here is a helpful starting point: generally speak-ing, the law treats a trust as a “person.” It is considered to be “living” – the same way a part-nership or corpo-ration is treated. Under the eyes of the law, when you create a trust, a separate “person” is created.

In addition to the “living trust,” California law rec-ognizes a number of different types of trusts, for example, a special needs trust, an irrevocable trust or a testamentary trust. The more common type of trust – and the type beneficial to most people - is the “living trust.” A living trust is a written document that transfers most of your assets, such as your home, invest-ments, and bank accounts, from your personal ownership to the ownership of the trust; you no longer own your assets – the trust does. However, you still con-trol the assets because most usually you designate yourself as the “trustee,” the person that controls the trust and all of the trust assets.

The primary reason to establish a living trust is that it helps ensure your assets are managed, or distributed, according to your desires upon your becoming incapacitated or upon your death. Because a “living trust” is a sepa-rate “person,” when you become inca-pacitated or pass away, you pass away penniless. All of your assets will still be

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owned by the trust which is still “living.” When you create the trust you will des-ignate a successor trustee, a person that takes over the trust when you become incapacitated or pass away. The successor trustee then distributes or manages the assets of the trust, which is still a “living”

person, according to your written instructions after your incapacity or death.

The living trust makes the distribu-tion of your estate easier for your surviving family members and heirs. Without a living trust, even if you

have a will, the distribution of your assets may come under the control of the pro-bate court. Your estate and assets become a public record. With a living trust, your heirs and family members will save time and money, and most probably, trips to the courthouse.

Is a living trust for you? Generally speaking, if you have assets valued at over $50,000.00, a trust would be worth con-sidering. On the other hand, individuals without significant assets probably have no need to incur the expense of setting up a living trust.

In closing, at the risk of sounding like a lawyer, understand that this article is intended as a brief introduction to the living trust. If this is a subject of inter-est to you, you should consult with a licensed California attorney experienced in the area of wills and trusts. my.

Jeffrey D. Poindexter is a practicing attorney and

principal with Eastlake Lawyers and can be reached

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business highlight

like the community it serves so well, EastLake Community Church has seen its fair share of growth over the years.

Since arriving in 1997, Pastor Mike Meeks has seen the inde-pendent, non-denominational church grow from about 150 people meeting at Eastlake High School to an average week-end attendance of more than 5,000 spread over five services. With a large and fully-equipped facility, the church operates seven days a week, using hundreds of volunteers and a small paid staff to carry out its services, community work and day care programs. But despite the growth and tremendous out-reach, the church remains true to its aim of creating a casual atmosphere with a serious faith.

“The principals of the bible do not change,” Pastor Mike said. “What does change are the methods. We do not have traditional hymns or a choir here. Our music is guitar-driven and loud. We are tied to historical church and orthodox doc-trine and theology, but we are not tied to traditional meth-ods.”

According to Pastor Mike, many of the people who come to EastLake Community Church are not the traditional church-going crowd. He said for the most part people who are a part of this church community have not had any significant church involvement for five years or more. He adds that while the atmosphere and approach holds special appeal to young families, many neighbors of the “Truman generation” come to EastLake Community Church regularly.

“The reason the older people come to this church is because their grandkids and their kids are in a church community where they are thriving,” he said. “It takes pretty mature peo-ple to be a part of a church like ours because you have to be able to give up some of your preferences in order to be a part of what we’re doing. What we’ve found is people are much more interested in being part of something that unifies rather than segments.”

With lively church services, a thorough weekend kids pro-gram and a popular preschool, the church has its hands in many different areas. However, the primary goals for Pastor Mike and his staff center on three main pursuits: weekend services, small group experiences and service to the local and larger community. He said the church focuses its efforts on these areas and strives to ensure that what it does it does well.

“It’s during these kind of times that any church that can offer practical help and hope is going to be a great partner in the community,” Pastor Mike said. “With what we say on Sunday, it has to be applicable. We’re not just interested in giv-ing you information, we want to help you make transforma-tion.” my.

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yourself confronting. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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REAL ESTATE

Who knows Chula Vista better than the company that helped build

and support it for over 5 decades? McMillin Realty has over 150 experi-

enced and knowledgeable professional associates, that live and work in our

community.

McMillin Realty is your neighborhood Real Estate company!

(619) 422-4500 www.mcmillinrealty.com

Chula Vista Office: 320 East “H” Street

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

How safe is your job? Start building your own business today! Supplement your income by working part-time or full time.

You set your own hours. High income potential. Improve your future

now by helping families reach their financial goals!

Call Hector & Adriana Hernandez Fax resume: 866-707-9822

(619) 884-2308 /(619) 884-2307 Se Habla Espanol

PROPERTY MANAGMENT

“Providing property owners with out-standing, reliable service and maxi-mizing real estate investments with

the greatest peace of mind.” Praecelsus Property Management is Chula Vista’s premier property man-

agement company. Call or click today to speak with one of our management professionals and request a FREE bro-

chure or FREE Property Analysis!

(619) 934-9684 www.PraeHomes.com

REAL ESTATE

Who knows Chula Vista better than the company that helped build

and support it for over 5 decades? McMillin Realty has over 150 experi-

enced and knowledgeable professional associates, that live and work in our

community.

McMillin Realty is your neighborhood Real Estate company!

(619) 475-0233 www.mcmillinrealty.com

Bonita Office: 4210 Bonita Road

DENTAL

Great dental care is one of the most important investments you will make in your life. At Dental Art Designs at

EastLake you can have a healthier and more attractive smile. Dr. Gomes and Dr. Vasquez, along with their caring staff, strive to provide patients of all ages with a relaxed and comfortable

experience. Call us at .....

(619) 656-9393 www.dentalartdesigns.com

DENTAL

At Sunbow Family Dentistry, we get to know our clients and treat them with personalized care. Dr. Nick Addario

and his expert team have been serving the Otay Ranch and EastLake areas

for 7 years. We also provide cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign® orthodontics and

sedation dentistry. Call us for a FREE consultation.

(619) 656-1788 www.sunbowdentistry.com

my hometoWn mercado

(800) 497-1309 x710 www.myhometownchulavista.com

my hometown mercado is

your community resource. each month,

this section features businesses who

are a part of your community and dedi-

cated to the communities of otay ranch

and eastlake – bringing the services

you need to your doorstep!

My Hometown Magazine - April 2009

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