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community newsLocal Students Showcase generous Spirit 5

community effort to Save Water and Wildlife 8

school newsread across america day in chula Vista 17

resident spotlightthe Little Family 19

business highlightSunga Orthodontics 23

community calendarLocal events and activities 24

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For two years now, My Hometown has brought to light the positive aspects of life in chula Vista. as our hometown city has grown, so too have the number of community members, businesses and organizations doing good work to better our larger community. Flip through the pages of this monthly publication and you find many reasons to be proud of owning a business, raising a family or giving back to a vibrant community that values diver-sity and growth while retaining a small-town, neighborhood feel.

My Hometown proudly celebrates its second anniversary with the arrival of this april edi-tion. We’ve learned a lot in the last 24 months about the city my brother – publisher and designer tim minjares – and i grew up in. We have met some incredible people, some we’ve known for years and some we’ve met more recently. along with our fellow publisher and editor-in-chief Karen Smith, the three of us have endeavored each month to represent chula Vista residents, business owners and community members fairly and with integrity. as we begin our third year of publishing chula Vista’s community magazine, we remain com-mitted to continuing to showcase the best this city has to offer.

this month, we are delighted to share with our My Hometown readers the inspiring story of renato and Sharon Shaffer. With daughters alexa and taylor, this eastLake family has seized the opportunity to be the local face for huntington’s disease. the courage and dedica-tion with which this family has accepted this daunting personal challenge is truly one of the more inspiring stories have had the privilege to share through this magazine. We hope their story will move you to get involved and help make life easier for another in our community. if not huntington’s disease, maybe there is a special cause you feel hits close to home and would be willing to support. Working together there is no telling what we might accomplish for those around us.

helping to build community is truly at the heart of what we do. all of us with My Hometown look forward to continuing our work with you. thank you for your support, encouragement and contributions throughout our first two years. We hope you will join us at our celebration later this month so we can say thank you in person.

michael minjares, editor of My Hometown

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BraVOto Melissa Berry for being selected as a delegate of the people to people World leadership Forum in Washington, d.c. this spring. melissa, a student at mcmillin elementary, was selected to accompany other top students in grades 5-8 from around the world to study leadership and explore some of the most prominent monuments and institutions in the united States. melissa was nominated and accepted for the honor based on out-standing scholastic merit, civic involvement and leader-ship potential.

to Cristina Fernando with eastLakeServes. cristina is someone who works hard to better our community and does so with a servant’s heart. She regularly provides opportunities for local residents to serve others and often joins in with project volunteers. the author of her Bravo item wrote this to cristina, “you are a rare leader who actually serves, and doesn’t just tell people what to do. please keep it up! Our community needs you.”

to Joan Wyllie and her non-profit organization “nine girls ask for a cure for ovarian can-cer,” on presenting a check for $42,000 to the uCsd Moore’s Cancer Center. Joan, who was diagnosed a year ago with ovarian cancer, formed the organization that consists of her fam-ily and some of her friends. the group held an inaugural fundraiser luncheon and, in January, Joan presented the check to the department. (picture: ms. Joan Wyllie (cen-ter), david Schlaepfer, ph.d (left), Steven c. plaxe (right))

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to hsBC for provid-ing $7,500 to the sweetwater educational Foundation to help fund scholarships for compact for Success students from the Sweetwater union high School district attend-ing San diego State university. the compact guarantees admission to SdSu for district students meeting the required program benchmarks.

to Angel A. Martinez and isabel Branas, cross-coun-try team members at chula Vista’s high tech high, for being named to the san diego union-tribune’s All Academic team for 2009-10. the award recognizes both academic and athletic achievement.

to the sweetwater union high school district students and advisors who took part in the 11th Annual Math Field day sponsored by the gifted and talented education program. taking first place at the math competition was rancho del rey middle School. eastLake middle finished in second place overall, with national city middle garner-ing the third spot. individually, chul min park of rancho del rey captured the math Wits crown, while Jesus de La merced from chula Vista middle and Kisha tong of national city middle were second and third.

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

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regiStratiOn OpenS FOr yOuth FOOtBaLL & cheer

Without question, the local youth football and cheer teams have enjoyed great success in recent years. Both on the field and on the sidelines, these east chula Vista squads have shown an ability to compete against anyone. the eastlake panthers, Olympian Saints and Otay ranch Broncos will hold open registration events this month to welcome in the next group of young and talented athletes. in addition to the schedule below, each team’s website contains detailed information on registration and other events.

eastlake panthers – april 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at eastlake high School; april 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at gonzalez Sports academy, 2390 Boswell rd. Ste. 400; may 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at eastlake high School; www.eastlakeyouthfootball.com

olympian saints – april 11 & 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Otay ranch town center; www.olympiansaints.com

otay ranch Broncos – april 10 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at a site to be determined; april 14 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at a site to be determined; www.otayranchbroncos.com

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the South Bay Botanic garden provides local resi-dents with a great oppor-tunity to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds us. this spring, the garden, located on the campus of Southwestern community college, will offer commu-

nity garden walks. the walks begin at 4:30 p.m. from the Landscape and nursery technology department. parking is free in Lot e and a donation of $1 is suggested. On april 10, “Bulbs and corms for Spring Bloom” will be the theme while “Birds of the South Bay Botanic garden” take center stage on april 24. more information on these and future walks can be found online at www.lntswc.com.

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Walks begin at 4:30p.m.

parking is free in Lot e. $1 donation is suggested.

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In January, students in the Sweetwater Union High School District showcased what it means to do some-thing positive

for the larger community. Through various activities and events, local students, teachers and school staff raised nearly $23,000 for organizations providing relief to Haitian earthquake victims. Leading the way were Hilltop High and Eastlake High students who raised a combined $13,969.66 through creative student/faculty fundraisers.

giving backloCAl students shoWCAse generous spirit At Hilltop High, students participated in the “Hurting

for Haiti” campaign – challenging teachers who raised the most money to do funny tricks at a student assembly. Students and teachers could put the “hurt” on teach-ers by stuffing their donation jars full of coins and bills. Students also paid $1 for a raffle ticket to get out of Saturday school, or for a raffle ticket for a chance to throw a pie in the faces of Principal Ernie Zamudio or Assistant Principal Sheryl Sanchez.

At Eastlake High, male teachers on campus (pictured) did not shave for three weeks as part of the “We Hair about Haiti.” Additionally, students made various pledges to their fellow Titans if they would donate more money. Some students shaved their heads, wore their Boy Scout uniforms, dressed as movie characters and other stunts.


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Fools for the love of literature & Wine

the chula Vista public Library Foundation will host the “Fools for the Love of Literature & Wine” event on Saturday, april 24. From 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Salt creek recreation center, those who enjoy good books, fine wine and great food will find much to like as the community gath-ers to raise funds for a new book-mobile. tickets for an evening of delicious cuisine, wine tasting and music are $35 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information, call michael monaco at First Bank at (619) 656-5278 or go online to www.cvplfoundation.org.

day of the Child Community Fun Fair

the chula Vista community collaborative, in collaboration with other community-based organizations and business sponsors, is proud to present the 10th annual day of the child community Fun Fair. the event will be held Saturday, april 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at memorial park on third avenue and park Way in chula Vista.

the event’s theme this year is “children’s Opportunities, Our responsibilities.” this free, family event provides resources to keep chil-dren safe, healthy and well-informed of services in the community. day of the child focuses on providing a safer and healthier environment for young people by promoting family/com-munity togetherness. Over 100 infor-mational and interactive booths are anticipated to be part of the effort by local organizations and resources to outreach and serve children and families. there will be plenty of fun activities such as entertainment, face painting, performers, dance contests, puppets, magic show, story time, games and much more. Visit www.chulavistacc.org for more details.

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Volunteer opportunities at Chula Vista’s u.s. olympiC traininG Center

the u.S. Olympic training center is looking for local community members to come out and support the training of future and current Olympians by volunteering in a variety of roles. assistance is needed in the areas of: Visitor center Welcome Kiosk, Visitor center tour desk, administration Support, dining hall hosts and drivers with class a and B licenses. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

in addition, the Olympic training center will serve as the site for the 2nd annual chula Vista community Fun run on may 22. the 5K event is great for all abilities and experience levels. What makes this fun run unique is the opportunity for participants to run through the center and past athletes training for the next Olympic games. all pro-ceeds for the event will go to several chula Vista non-profit organizations.

to find out more about the volunteer opportunities avail-able at the center or for details on the community Fun run, call (619) 656-1500.

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Bonita Vista high School senior donovan chu, sup-ported by the Bonita Vista high School Octagon Junior Optimist club, successfully produced and directed the third annual hip hop dance showcase on February 26 ben-efitting childhood cancer research. young students jumped and danced in unison to the cheers and smiles of a full house at eastlake high School’s performing arts theater. Over 200 dancers ranging in age from 5 to 17 and from more than a dozen San diego schools and dance studios participated in this year’s event.

chu created the show as a sophomore, danced in two of the hip hop groups, and has raised over $3,000 each year for the Optimist international sponsored childhood cancer campaign. For the past three years, he has inspired others to help with this community service project and as he goes on to college, he wants to have more Junior Optimist clubs doing community service in schools all over.

proceeds from the dance showcase went to the Optimist international Foundation one million dollar grant to sup-port the Johns’ hopkins university Leukemia research.

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The San Diego Audubon Society, the City of Chula Vista, Recon Native Plants, Garden Retreat Design, and the EastLake III homeowner’s association are teaming up to carry out an exciting new program that will help EastLake residents create beautiful and sustainable NatureScapes in their own yards. Volunteers and community residents will start working this April to transform over an acre of hillside at EastLake III’s Clubhouse at the Woods into a demonstration native habi-tat that will be used as an outdoor classroom for hands-on

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Locally, the NatureScape Program is offered by the City of Chula Vista. More information is available on their website at www.ci.chulavista.ca.us/clean/conservation/Watershed/Nature.asp. The first NatureScape workshop and workday will take place Saturday, April 17 at the Clubhouse at the Woods. Additional events will be offered in May and June. To sign up for a NatureScape workshop or volunteer work event, contact Shannon Dougherty at [email protected] or (858) 273-7800 x101 for more information. my.

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chula Vista people is a meetup group created to unite people who live in chula Vista. according to patty castello, the goal of the local group is to help commu-nity members meet like-minded people who want to get out and enjoy life and make some new friends along the way. most of the group’s activities take place right here in chula Vista and support local businesses. the local chap-ter started in January and has 33 members. meetups so far have been dinner and movie night (rubio’s and regal), Bowling Social (eastLake tavern & Bowl) and a happy hour (Oggi’s). Future activities will include Karaoke night, bike riding around Otay Lakes and concerts at cricket Wireless.

castello says chula Vista people is looking for singles, couples, parents and people of all ages, shapes, sizes, colors to participate in their activities. go to www.meetup.com/chula-Vista-people/ to find out more about this new, local networking opportunity.

yMCA healthy kids day promotes healthier living

the nation’s largest health day for children and families returns to chula Vista as the South Bay Family ymca hosts its healthy Kids day and Fun run on Saturday, april 17. the event begins at 9:30 a.m. with the family fun run-walk at

Otay ranch town center, 2015 Birch road. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

local organizations and businesses that contribute to building healthy kids and families will staff informational and interactive booths in the middle of the center. this free event will also feature entertainment, giveaways, youth fitness demonstrations and information on youth sports and community programs. come on out and join with friends, supporters and staff of the local ymca as the organization marks its 50th year of serving our community.


“It is very hard watching her deteriorate,” Renato Shaffer said about Sharon, the woman with whom he has shared nearly 22 years of marriage and two wonderful teenage daughters.

The EastLake resident emphasizes the point that his

family refuses to run from the reality of the situation

facing them. In September 2007, Sharon received the

diagnosis that her Huntington’s Disease had turned

symptomatic. Since then, the Shaffers, including

daughters Alexa, 19, and Taylor, 14, have worked

tirelessly to raise awareness and money about this

incurable, hereditary and degenerative brain dis-

order. Part of that effort is speaking plainly and

directly about the effects of the disease.

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“As a husband watching Sharon everyday, I notice something all the time that Huntington’s is tak-ing from her. She can’t walk down stairs without holding on to the handrail. She can’t wear heels any-more. She is experiencing some difficulty with swallowing. The simple things we take for granted, for someone with Huntington’s Disease they are a big deal. You reach one level with the disease and you think it is bad and then it gets worse. People need to know about this.”

To spread the word, Renato will once again clip on his racing shoes and par-ticipate, with three other riders and a crew of 12, in this year’s Race Across America event. The grueling cross-country ride begins in Oceanside and ends 3,047 miles later in Annapolis, Maryland. Renato, a City of San Diego employee, formed “Team 2 Cure HD” in 2006 and the team has successfully completed the race in 2006, 2007 and 2008. For the 2010 ride that begins on June 12, Renato and his team, which includes fellow riders John Sylvester, Jason Tate and John Copsey, have set a goal of completing the ride in only seven days!

Created in 1982, Race Across America is now the longest running ultra-endurance competition in the world. Teams ride day and night with each rider completing between 150-200 miles on his bike each day. Together they will climb 110,000 vertical feet, climb and descend the Rocky, Ozark, Appalachian and Allegheny mountains, and cross 14 states as well as all four United States time zones before arriving at the fin-ish line. Riders typically get four to six hours of sleep within each 24-hour cycle. A 12-person support crew assists the riders by driving a caravan of vehi-cles necessary to undertake a transcon-tinental ride like this. The crew helps to feed and keep the four riders hydrated while also making sure that they stay on course and as safe as possible.

Along the route, each team of rid-

ers checks in at 57 time stations as they progress across the country. On Renato’s team, two riders will ride on the road together while the other team of two moves ahead to the next time station. The two teams leap frog each other night and day, throughout the length of the route. In the support van, a driver and a navigator constantly monitor the riders’ progress and location. A wrong turn only adds to the miles the riders will need to complete. Sharon, Alexa and Taylor will once again be part of the support crew for Renato’s team.

“Initially, I was scared to take on this race,” Sharon admitted. “But I couldn’t argue with my husband. He had the best motivation to do this. It is insane and scary and dangerous, but it gives him a chance to channel his energy. We’ve been caught in thunderstorms in Arizona and a tornado in the Midwest. The fifth and sixth days of the race are really hard. Renato has crashed and had flat tires. At the same time, it has been life changing and incredible. We have been extremely blessed to receive so much support.”

Both Sharon and Renato are proud, and rightfully so, of the amount of money “Team 2 Cure HD” has raised. In five years, Sharon estimates their efforts have brought in roughly $350,000 to assist further research on Huntington’s Disease. What began as a grassroots fund raising effort has evolved into a nation-wide campaign with support from sev-eral prominent corporate sponsors. But the local couple remains focused on the personal connections the experience has provided them.

“Through the ride, we’ve taught so


many people across the country about what HD is,” Sharon said. “We have to get the disease recognizable or people won’t give to it. It is the only thing that will lead to a cure. We can’t wait for anyone else to do it. This disease is pretty rough and long. It will eventually take away my ability to walk, talk and think. And, it is pretty devastating on the whole entire family.”

According to Renato, the goal of “Team 2 Cure HD” is to raise enough money to complete research that will ensure that this is the last generation with Huntington’s Disease. For the Shaffers, that goal takes on additional significance considering Sharon’s father had the dis-ease and it is estimated that the child of a person with HD has a 50 percent chance of becoming symptomatic, even if the other parent is healthy.

“To look out across our dining table and see my two daughters, you wonder what if they have it,” Renato said. “I can’t wait for someone else to do something about it. If it is too late for my wife, I still have two daughters to try and do some-thing for.”

That sentiment also carries Sharon on the days when she struggles to complete seemingly simple, everyday tasks because of her short-term memory loss, impaired sense of balance, slurred speech or diminishing fine motor skills. She jokes that these symptoms make her feel like she is always a little drunk.

“Every day I’m trying to battle and fight,” Sharon said. “We are still very active with the local HD chapter and we’ll continue to be involved. I’m just trying to show my girls that no matter what you still need to go forward. There are no guarantees. Each day is a gift.”

On April 30, the Shaffers will continue their great work by lending a hand at the Third Annual Team 2 Cure Huntington’s Disease Golf Tournament. This year’s event takes place at the EastLake Country Club with registration at 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at one in the afternoon. The $100 entry fee includes green fees, shared cart, range balls, lunch, dinner and a raffle ticket. Prizes will be awarded

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for closet to the pin, longest drive and to the top three teams. A silent auction offers participants a chance to provide additional support to the Shaffers and “Team 2 Cure HD.” Corporate and per-sonal sponsor opportunities are also available.

For more information on the golf tour-nament or to support Team 2 Cure HD’s participation in the Race Across America, contact Renato at (619) 482-7980 or by email at [email protected]. More infor-mation about Huntington’s Disease can be found by visiting the local chapter online at www.hdsandiego.org. my.

according to the huntington’s disease Society of america San diego chapter (www.hdsandiego.org), huntington’s disease (hd) is a devastat-ing, genetically caused brain disorder that causes brain cells to die and systematically robs people of their ability to walk, talk, eat and think. eventually, the person with hd becomes totally dependent upon others for his or her care. additional facts about hd include:

• HD affects both sexes and all ethnic groups.

• HD typically begins in the prime of life, between the ages of 30 and 50, although onset may occur as early as the age of 2.

• Children of a parent with HD have a 50-50 chance of inheriting the condition. hd does not skip generations.

• HD has full penetrance, meaning that those affected will definitely become ill. there is no effective treatment or cure.

• The average lifespan after onset of HD is 10-20 years.

• More than a quarter of a million Americans have HD or are “at risk” of inheriting the disease from an affected parent.

• HD affects as many people as hemophilia, cystic fibrosis or muscular dystrophy.

• Early symptoms of Huntington’s Disease may affect cognitive ability or mobility and include depression, mood swings, forgetfulness, clumsi-ness, involuntary twitching and lack of coordination.

My Hometown invites all our readers and the larger Chula Vista community to

join us as we celebrate our second anniversary. Part of the proceeds from food

sales at this event will be donated to Team 2 Cure HD to raise awareness and

resources for Huntington’s Disease research. The Shaffer family will join us at

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A simple activity, just a few minutes a day can offer a lifetime of benefits for children even at the earliest of ages. And it’s quite easy. Find a cozy spot. Pick up a good book – free with a library card. And together, you and your child will travel to far off places, share adventures, laugh at silly characters, cheer on a hero and jump-start a love of reading.

Last month, communities across the country celebrated National Education Association’s Annual Read Across America Day – a day specifically to bring read-ing excitement to children of all ages in various settings. The San Diego County of Education encouraged civic leaders and community members to read at early education programs across the county.

In Chula Vista, three and four-year-old students at Mi Escuelita Therapeutic Preschool shared dynamic reading time with community readers who had a chance to see high quality early childhood education in action. The local stu-dents, proudly wearing their self-made Cat in the Hat hats,

read across america day in Chula Vista

welcomed Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox and EastLake residents Patriece and Kevin McPeak for a morning of singing, reading and activities.

“Parents who read aloud to their young children help them build literacy, confi-dence, and enthusiasm for reading,” said Mayor Cox.

Mi Escuelita Therapeutic Preschool pro-vides an all-day free preschool to children

who have been affected by domestic violence and abuse. Often children who have suffered traumatic situations have a harder time in school and fall behind. Mi Escuelita offers students a place to heal, learn and ready themselves for school success.

Reading and quality early childhood education provides a window of opportunity to dramatically shape a child’s brain when it is rapidly developing – laying the foundation for future learning. By the time they enter kindergarten, children who attend high quality early education programs are already ahead in early reading and math skills.

“Reading to kids enhances every aspect of their early devel-opment,” said Chula Vista Councilman Steve Castaneda who visited A+ Family Day Care Center. Castaneda noted that Read Across America Day gives us a good reminder of the impor-tance of reading that should be carried through 365 days a year.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District also jumped into the action by hosting reading events at eight of their state preschools, located on elementary school campuses. Wolf Canyon Principal Debra McLaren was thrilled to host activi-ties at her site. She sees daily the important impact to later education when a child is involved in quality early education environments.

“The most important impact is the child’s confidence,” said McLaren. “When a child feels confident because they can do a lot, they are motivated to do more.”

Whether parent, older sibling or caring adult who’s involved, the good news is that of the various hats we may wear these days, donning a reading hat is easy and the benefits are many and long-term. Most immediately, you’ll benefit from the joy of spending time with your child through this small, but meaningful, act of sharing a book. my.

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Several tips to help parents of young children promote literacy at home. Visit www.readingrockets.org for more information.

• Read together every day.• Choose a quiet time for reading to your child, as in

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expression.• Know when to stop: if your child loses interest or is

having trouble paying attention, put the book away for a while.

• Take time to look at and talk about the pictures. Let your child point out letters, shapes, colors and animals.

• Read it again and again. Go ahead and read your child’s favorite book for the 100th time!

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the guest arrived slightly after seven in the evening and Mason Little was just getting comfortable. The local

three year old had finished eating dinner, changed into his cozy pajamas and positioned his “Lightning McQueen” fold-out lounger perfectly in front of the television. It was time to watch one of his favorite shows – channel 10’s evening newscast. As his parents, younger brother Tyler and their guest took seats on the couch, Mason caught a glimpse of the television, just in time to see a very familiar face.

“That’s my daddy on T.V.,” he exclaimed proudly before returning to drinking his cup of warm milk and listening to the interview taking place in his living room.

Joe Little landed his dream job as a reporter with 10News about three years ago. The former college basketball player at George Mason University had experienced living in San Diego as a child in a Navy family and knew he wanted to return someday. Once he met his future wife Stacey in college and learned she hailed from Orange County, the two of them set their sights on making their way back out to San Diego eventually. When Stacey received an offer from the Public Health Services to work at the federal prison in Otay Mesa, the Littles were on their way west.

“We flew out here with every intention of moving to the beach,” Joe recalled. “At the time, we didn’t think much of Chula Vista. When we headed east on Telegraph Canyon

Road, things got newer, more open, bigger, and the land-scaping seemed better. We were really impressed.”

The Littles secured an apartment in Rancho del Rey, then a condo in Otay Ranch before purchasing their current home in the Windingwalk area of east Chula Vista. It is here they have decided to stay and raise a family.

“We don’t have family here in town so we are really close with friends here who are in similar places in their lives,” said Stacey, who works as a physician’s assistant in Chula Vista. “It is such a social community. We have relied on our friends to help us on many occasions.”

As a family, the Littles make the most of many of the activities available in the local area. They attend movie nights and a variety of the classes offered at Montevalle Recreation Center. They also appreciate the influx of qual-ity restaurants and shopping outlets to the area over the last five years. While Joe plays basketball and Stacey takes salsa classes at the local rec center, young Mason enjoys swim-ming, toddler gym classes, football and is taking up basket-ball as well.

“We also love the parks,” Stacey said. “After Mason was born, I was at the park almost every single day. This type of community development is similar to what I pictured grow-ing up for me and my family. This is what you dream about. This is the American dream.” my.

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Now there’s a way to cure heartburn without medication

If you suffer from the painful symptoms of

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn,

coughing and sleep disturbance may be part of your

life. Thanks to an innovative new procedure, permanent

relief is now available.

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is the only hospital in

the South Bay to offer EsophyX, an incisionless treatment

that eliminates the need for medications. Performed

by board-certified surgeons, EsophyX allows you to

eat the foods you want, sleep comfortably, and enjoy a

medication-free life.

Attend a free seminar presented by a board-certified general surgeon to learn more.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Nellie Barrington room (first floor) 751 Medical Center Court Chula Vista, CA 91911

Registration is required. Call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) or visit www.sharp.com/chulavista.

CV149 ©2010 SHC

Now there’s a way to cure heartburn without medication

If you suffer from the painful symptoms of

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn,

coughing and sleep disturbance may be part of your

life. Thanks to an innovative new procedure, permanent

relief is now available.

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is the only hospital in

the South Bay to offer EsophyX, an incisionless treatment

that eliminates the need for medications. Performed

by board-certified surgeons, EsophyX allows you to

eat the foods you want, sleep comfortably, and enjoy a

medication-free life.

Attend a free seminar presented by a board-certified general surgeon to learn more.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Nellie Barrington room (first floor) 751 Medical Center Court Chula Vista, CA 91911

Registration is required. Call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) or visit www.sharp.com/chulavista.


Heartburn, chronic cough and the inability to eat certain foods. For the millions of

people who suffer from chronic acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), these unpleasant symptoms might seem like lifelong discomforts. Now, thanks to an innovative, new procedure at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, what seemed impossible—an incisionless surgical cure—has become a life-changing reality for GERD suf-ferers.

Sharp Chula Vista is the first hospital in San Diego County to offer the EsophyX transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) procedure, an incision-free intervention for the treat-ment of painful GERD symptoms. The procedure is per-formed by two Sharp Chula Vista-affiliated general surgeons: Dr. Rodolfo Arcovedo and Dr. Hugo Barrera.

“For patients who take heartburn medication but don’t want to anymore, or perhaps for whom medication no longer works, the EsophyX TIF procedure is important to consider,” Dr. Barrera said.

Many patients take reflux medications that suppress acid production, such as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, to help relieve their heartburn symptoms, but they are still unable to eat the foods they want or they have to sleep sitting up to reduce nighttime reflux. In addition, recent studies have shown that long-term use of PPIs can lead to inadequate absorption of minerals like calcium, which can lead to bone fractures. Studies have also shown that PPIs can interact with other prescription medications, reducing their efficacy.

With the TIF procedure, on the other hand, clinical studies have shown that at two years post-procedure nearly 80 percent of patients are off their daily reflux medications and can eat and drink foods and beverages they avoided for many years.

“This procedure can significantly improve quality of life for our patients,” Dr. Barrera said. “They can eat foods they enjoy and get a good night’s rest—things they couldn’t do for so long.”

In a healthy patient, there is a natural valve between the esophagus and the stomach that forms a barrier preventing stomach fluids from backwashing, or “refluxing,” up into the esophagus. In a patient with chronic GERD, however, this valve has become dysfunctional.

“The TIF procedure reconstructs the valve between the esophagus and the stomach to prevent reflux,” Dr. Barrera explained. “The ability to perform this procedure entirely without incisions takes the concept of minimally invasive sur-gery one step further. It is based on the same proven principles

of conventional, more invasive laparoscopic GERD surgery. The advantage of TIF is that it is ‘surgery from within’ performed transorally, or through the mouth. Because the procedure is incisionless, there is reduced pain, no visible scar and most patients can return to their nor-mal activities within a few days.”

With many patients not fully satisfied with their current treatment options, the TIF pro-cedure offers an excellent alternative.

“We are very excited to be able to offer our patients the same benefits as more invasive procedures with only minimal risk,” Dr. Barrera concluded. my.

Sharp chula Vista medical center will hold a free informational

seminar on the esophyX tiF procedure from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

on Wednesday, april 21. For more information or to register, call

1-800-82-Sharp or visit www.sharp.com.

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It’s April and swimsuit season is just around

the corner. Perhaps you planned to ramp up your fitness routine earlier (like in January), but it just hasn’t hap-pened. So now you are asking yourself if you can still accomplish your fitness goals before summer.

The good news is that there is still time. You can make changes in your life today that will be visible in just 6-8 weeks. Health experts say you can safely lose 1-3 pounds a week. That could mean up to 12-16 pounds by the begin-ning of June!

Now, this is an aggressive goal, but with the right fitness program and motivation, it’s a goal that’s within reach. As a Certified Personal Trainer, I know these tips can get you started in the right direction.

decide what exercises are best suited for you

To ensure that you’re able to stick

with exercise, choose activities that you enjoy and that can eas-ily become part of your routine. If you prefer to workout at home, get started with some simple equipment such as hand weights and a jump rope.

If outside is more your style, our warm Southern California climate is ideal for running, walking, biking, swimming or rollerblading. If you’re more comfort-able in a fitness center, seek out a local gym or personal training studio.

commitment is keyWhether you stick to a daily routine

or mix it up, consistency and commit-ment are critical. In order to see results, you’ll need to workout at least 4-5 days a week for 30-60 minutes. Finding the time to work out can be difficult, but once you work it into your life, you’ll be amazed how quickly you can shape a good habit. Don’t forget to give yourself a couple of “free days” each week so that your body has time to recover and you

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can indulge yourself in an occasional treat to keep cravings at bay!

motivate yourself with resultsWithin 4-6 weeks of healthy eat-

ing and regular exercise, you will start to feel changes in your body. You’ll have more energy, perhaps drop a few pounds and start to see muscles taking shape. The increased energy and visible changes will help motivate you to keep going. Little by little, you’ll move closer to your goal, feeling better every day.

Set realistic goals

Over-exercising or dramatically cut-ting your food intake can defeat your weight loss goals, resulting in loss of muscle, cravings and a slower metabo-lism. Begin slowly, giving the body time to adjust, and work up to the desired amount and intensity. But don’t forget to keep challenging yourself toward continuous improvement!

enlist a partner to keep you accountable

“Whether it’s a workout buddy to get you out of bed or a personal trainer to help push you to the next level, having someone who takes your fitness goals as seriously as you do, can be the dif-ference between seeing real results or just going through the motions,” says Darlene Pickens, EastLake resident and Morlett Fitness client. “After losing 70 pounds, I feel great and am more toned and stronger than I’ve ever been.” It’s easy to convince yourself to stay in bed an extra half hour or go to happy hour instead of workout, but a partner or trainer will hold you accountable to your goals and to yourself. my.

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mation, visit morlettfitness.com or call

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For Dr. Elaine Sunga, opening a dental practice in east Chula Vista felt a lot like returning home. The Bonita Vista High

alumnae had gone on to college and dentistry school at UCLA and then to the University of Pennsylvania for her certification in orthodontics. But when she thought about where she wanted to open her practice, Sunga Orthodontics, she settled on an EastLake location only minutes from where her parents live in Bonita.

“Where my office sits now was just an empty dirt lot when I was growing up,” Sunga said. “One of the reasons I opened this practice here is because this is where I call home. This is my com-munity. I went away for school but I always wanted to come back. It is like coming full circle and it means a lot to come home to the community I know best.”

That community connection is evident in Dr. Sunga’s approach to practicing orthodontic dentistry. While specializing in ortho-dontics for children and adolescents, Sunga Orthodontics also treats adults interested in clear brackets and Invisalign. Dr. Sunga said her practice goes beyond the simple straightening of teeth that is normally associated with orthodontics, but includes the adjusting of teeth so there is a more comfortable bite and to alle-viate possible joint and jaw problems.

“My mom is a general dentist and has been practicing since I was in elementary school,” Dr. Sunga shared about her initial interest in becoming a dentist. “When I first started dental school I knew orthodontics was something I wanted to do. The kids are

great to work with. It’s a field where you feel satisfaction every day because you can see changes in the patients almost right away. It’s a fun environment, upbeat, and people are happy to be here. It is very rewarding to see a child’s happiness when they see the changes that we’ve accomplished and they have a beautiful smile.”

Growing up locally, Dr. Sunga makes it a point to be active in the community. The office sponsors an annual coloring contest every October as part of National Orthodontic Health Month and awards prizes to patients who participate. Together with her mom and husband, who is a physician, Dr. Sunga recently returned from a medical mission trip to the Philippines. This big service project focuses on sharing general oral hygiene instruc-tion in a place where that type of care is not widely available.

“My parents, since we were young, instilled in us the impor-tance of community service,” she said. “We do a lot of fundrais-ing to pay for the expenses and supplies for that trip. One of my goals is to get out into the local middle and elementary schools to promote oral hygiene. As a resident of Chula Vista, it is neat to live and work in the community. I would like to be here for a real long time.” my.

Sunga Orthodontics, 860 Kuhn drive, Ste #201, (619) 591-5950;

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on your doorstep

April 3“When i survey the

Wondrous Cross” Free

ConCert at 7pm; choir, Soloists, Bell choir, & narration at new hope community church, 2720 Olympic parkway; (619) 600-4160 for details

April 2010

April 10CoMMunity gArden WAlk – “Bulbs and corms for Spring Bloom”– 4:30pm at South Bay Botanic garden, Southwestern college, 900 Otay Lakes rd; parking free, $1 donation suggested for walk; www.lntswc.com

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neighBorhood FestivAl – 11am-2pm at petcO in Village Walk at eastLake; nutrition, grooming and dog-training tips; the picture people will also be on hand; (619) 397-6809

April 4

easter Sunday

April 8

ChulA vistA ChAMBer oF

CoMMerCe Mixer – 5:30-7:30pm hosted by amigas punto.com at 333 e St, chula Vista 91910; (619) 420-6603 or www.chulavistachamber.org

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April 23 & 24usA CAnoe kAyAk sprint

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WELL BEING

For the past 17 years, Pack & Bianes Vision Care has offered state-of-the-art eyecare for adults, children and infants. Look to us for the latest in

contact lenses, eyewear, vision therapy or Lasik. We are providers for several

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SPIRITUAL

“Big Church Ministries, Small Church Feel”

Harbor is a city-wide church presently with 9 locations that is committed to

serving the people of San Diego. Harbor Chula Vista meets at Salt Creek

Elementary School, 1055 Hunte Parkway, 10am on Sunday mornings. Quality

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MEDICAL

We use a unique team of Medical Doctors, Rehab Specialists, Physical Therapy,

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SPIRITUAL

If the formalities of traditional churches aren’t your thing, RanchoVista is the place for you. Services are relevant, casual and fun, withlive inspirational music, amazing

kids’ programs and a commitment to serve our community. Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 at Otay Ranch HS

(1250 Olympic Parkway).

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ENTERTAINMENT/SHOPPING

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

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WELL BEING

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

Dr. Greg Kaye bring 30 years com-bined experience. We specialize in

being a wellness clinic addressing your chiropractic needs, along with offering

nutritional programs and products. Massage is also available Wednesdays,

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WELL BEING

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

Dr. Greg Kaye bring 30 years com-bined experience. We specialize in

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Our practice’s top priority is to provide you the highest quality orthodontic

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EDUCATION

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

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

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Coming Attractionsin our May issue, a fashion-themed focus takes center stage in this community magazine. My Hometown will fea-ture a multi-page fashion photo shoot showcasing chula

Vista talent and locales. editorial content will also reflect this focus on style with articles on identifying one’s personal fashion style, how to put together a wardrobe on a budget and finding that perfect touch in home decorating.

Our June issue will find us thinking about ways to maximize the begin-ning of summer and all the great family activities available to us in Southern california. With schools finishing and the weather warming, it’s a great time to plan for outdoor activities. Let us know if you’ll be hit-ting a favorite local summer spot and we’ll share that with others in your community.

hometown

april 2010

.my hometown mercado is your

community resource. each month, this section features businesses who are a part of your community and dedicated to the communities of east chula Vista

– bringing the services you need to your doorstep!

For advertising information contact us at (800) 497-1309 x710

www.myhometownchulavista.com

Finally...better technology for cancer care has arrived in South Bay.We use the Trilogy™ Stereotactic System with RapidArc™, the newest technology in cancer care, offering shorter treatment times with exceptional precision.

Our World Class Treatment Options • 3D Conformal Therapy • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) • Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) • Stereotactic Radiosurgery • Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy • Electron Beam Therapy

For more information, please contact us or visit our website(619) 502-7730

http://radonc.ucsd.edu/southbayOperated by Cancer Treatment Services San Diego

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My Hometown Chula Vista - April 2010