Vol 64 Issue 2 - OCEA Employee 2011 April May June by OCEA Employee magazine

OCEA EMPLOYEE VOLUME 64, ISSUE 2 â&#x20AC;˘ April - june 2011

public Celebrating service OCEA members take their kids to work See page 11

July 27, 2011

Aug. 24, 2011

Wills and Trusts: Do you need them?

Reducing Stress in Your Life

Presented by Don Drozd, OCEA General Counsel

Sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital

Unless noted otherwise, seminars are from Noon to 1:00 p.m. in the OCEA Assembly Room. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP if possible. Email Cathy Yatch at cyatch@oceamember.org or call her at (714) 835-3355, ext. 211.

Join us for H&W Trust Open Enrollment and County Medical Open Enrollment When: Sept. 14, 2011 • Location: OCEA, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 OCEA and the County of Orange will explain the Health & Welfare and Medical Open Enrollment process and what benefits are available to County employees. Representatives will explain details about each open enrollment. OCEA H&W Trust Open Enrollment period is Sept. 26-Oct. 21, 2011. Open Enrollment H&W packets will be mailed in September. Learn about: •

Dental benefits

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Disability benefits

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Other benefits, including vision

County of Orange Benefits Annual Open Enrollment period is Nov. 1-23, 2011.

OCEA EMPLOYEE VOLUME 64, ISSUE 2 • APRIL - JUNE 2011

Attention! OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino stands at attention as the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Color Guard presents the colors at OCEA’s Celebration of the Troops event in May.

FEATURES 9 2011 Hot dog schedule

16 Medal of valor

Dates and locations of all 2011 workplace hot dog events.

11 Photos: Bring your child to work day

OCEA members were honored by OCSD for their work.

17 Costa Mesa update

Employees from Child Support Services and the District Attorney’s Office bring their child to work.

12 Life and labor

A look at the assault on working families taking place in Costa Mesa.

21 Board Member corner

Retired Board Member Luisa Camino on coming to America and her time with OCEA and the County.

OCEA Board Member Phyllis Oudmayer on the importance of employee recognition.

News & updates 2 3 4 4 22

President’s message General Manager’s message OCEA news briefs OCEA calendar Board member Q & A’s

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OCEA coupons OCEA tickets OCEA e-ticket program OCEA discounts OCEA classifieds

On the cover: Terry McCarty, an OCEA member who retired in 2007 after 20 years with the Orange County District Attorney, salutes the American flag during our event for the troops. McCarty, a former Marine, served as a Sergeant for four years in Vietnam. Bottom: Child Support Services worker Delia Murillo and daughter Miranda during April’s Take Your Child to Work event. OCEA EMPLOYEE

President’s message

Robert Gibson OCEA President

Wisconsin in California Since my last message, the attacks, rhetoric and vitriol spewed against public employees has ratcheted up. From legislators holding the state budget hostage to local electeds attempting to sell off city services to their cronies, a day doesn’t go by without new attacks. A recent report from the Orange County Performance Auditor even detailed the unchecked, systematic plundering of County coffers by greedy executives and managers. Even with all of this, we have seen some glimpses of sunshine. The state has received a boost with an unexpected increase of revenues of more than six billion dollars. If the governor’s “May Revise” budget is adopted by the legislature and the tax extensions are approved by the voters, then that -coupled with the County’s proposed budget -- would mean we will not face any further cuts, furloughs or layoffs for the OCEA-represented County bargaining units.

With these glimmers of hope, we are also confronted by a dark cloud in the city of Costa Mesa. An ideologically-driven City Council majority is attempting to obliterate our represented members of the Costa Mesa City Employee’s Association. We believe the ill-planned and unnecessary attempt to outsource so many of our members’ jobs is nothing more than a politically-driven plot to plunder the City’s resources while lining the pockets of their friends and supporters. The damage to residents’ quality of life and their safety will last for a long time if this happens.

“We believe the ill-planned and unnecessary attempt to outsource so many of our members’ jobs is nothing more than a politicallydriven plot to plunder (Costa Mesa’s) resources.”

The courts, along with most of the cities and districts represented by OCEA, also appear to have control of their budgets. Our members have reached agreements with those cities and districts through the collective bargaining process. Those agreements have provided economic relief for the employers in these difficult times while maintaining jobs and benefits for our members.

We cannot allow this. OCEA has taken legal action to compel the City Council to comply with the law and rescind the layoffs. We have partnered with community groups to educate the residents and are organizing them to make sure their voices to be heard. Labor unions and those that fight for working men and women throughout this great country have vowed their support in this battle. We will not allow Costa Mesa to become Wisconsin in California. Yours faithfully,

A recent agreement between OCEA and the County and ratified by our members provides for no layoffs, pay cuts, take aways or reductions in benefits for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. This agreement is a testament to the outstanding work of OCEA’s leadership team, professional staff, Board of Directors and employee leaders. Some members of the Board of Supervisors have also vowed to hold the executives and managers accountable for the recent shenanigans at the CEO’s office while recognizing the hard work and sacrifices of our rank and file members. 2

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Robert Gibson OCEA President rgibson@oceamember.org

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General Manager’s message

Nick Berardino OCEA General Manager

Executive abuses finally exposed Public employees have faced unprecedented challenges these past few years. But I wanted to take some time to focus on one of our victories. This victory – really a vindication of what you’ve known all along -- came last month in a scathing audit by the County’s performance auditor. The audit’s findings finally exposed what we’ve been screaming about at the top of our lungs: That while asking you and your families to make sacrifices to help the County weather this recession, the County’s executives and top managers have been secretly lining their pockets, ignoring the County’s rules and giving themselves double-digit raises.

focus all their attention on hardworking Americans to distract the public’s attention from their own greedy behavior. In the coming months, you will likely see County executives do the same, rather than face up to the true findings of the report – that while you were making sacrifices, enduring layoffs and furloughs and other reductions in your benefits, the County’s executives and managers were secretly getting raises.

“While you were making sacrifices, enduring layoffs and furloughs and other reductions in your benefits, the County’s executives and managers were secretly getting raises.”

If you’ve been reading our emails over the past three years, then this revelation shouldn’t come as a surprise to you. We’ve been making comments in the press, even running commercials about executive perks, to expose the profound hypocrisy. But it all fell on deaf ears.

We promise to do all we can to fight back against this deception and protect your security. Their scheme has been uncovered, and they must fix it. That’s all we’re going to talk about until they do. In solidarity,

The facts cannot be ignored any longer. The Performance Auditor’s report systematically provides specific details about how the Human Resources department routinely approved unjustified raises and promotions to managers, sidestepping county and state rules. In fact, a large portion of the abuses were happening in the very departments that are charged with leading the county and enforcing the rules – in the offices of the CEO and Human Resources.

Nick Berardino OCEA General Manager

Of course, the audit also offers some cost-saving recommendations. And even though it exposes egregious abuses among the County’s leadership, those recommendations are largely focused on suggested takeaways from our contract. It’s the same sad scheme that’s happening across our country: Executives and managers Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oceamember.

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OCEA news briefs Health Fair

E M P LOYEE

OCEA’s annual Health Fair, presented by the OCEA Health and Welfare Trust, will return on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Representatives from various health organizations will educate attendees and provide screenings for cholesterol, glucose levels, carpal tunnel, bone density, blood pressure and other health issues. Flu shots can be purchased at the Health Fair for a nominal fee.

Various County agencies, hospitals and businesses will have booths, and participants can enjoy free food, drinks, back massages, giveaways, raffles and more.

Orange County Employees Association

OFFICERS Robert Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Lezlee Neebe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Vice President Arlyn Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Vice President Butch Garcia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Maria Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer

The event will take place at the Orange County Employees Association, 830 N. Ross St. in Santa Ana.

Alan Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insurance Officer Frank Eley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Past President

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legislative Maria Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Budget/Finance

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sharron Anderson . . . . . . . . County Executive Office Dan Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner Arlyn Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Services Agency Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Defender Maria Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency Oliver Didio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner Frank Eley . . . . . . . . . . . . OC Public Works (RDMD) Debra Fyvie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Support Services Eusebio “Butch” Garcia . . . . . . Social Services Agency Robert Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation Al Jabbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency Gary Morrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assessor’s Office John Leos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation Lezlee Neebe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superior Court Clerk Cheryl Neuenschwander . . . . . . Superior Court Clerk Phyllis Oudmayer . . . . . . . . . . Child Support Services Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency Pamela Waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library Ray Yarbrough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation

Hazardous Waste Specialist Howard Mayo distributes recycling containers for collecting used oil to fairgoers at OCEA’s 2010 Health Fair.

OCEA calendar June 17

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Food Truck Friday at OCEA

June 21

3 p.m.

Board of Directors meeting

June 22

Noon-1 p.m.

OCEA Presents “Social Networking: Facebook and Twitter”

July 4

Independence Day observed

July 12

Noon to 1 p.m. 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Stewards meeting

July 19

3 p.m.

Board of Directors meeting

July 27

Noon-1 p.m.

OCEA Presents “Wills and Trusts”

Aug. 9

Noon to 1 p.m. 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Stewards meeting

Aug. 16

3 p.m.

Board of Directors meeting

Aug. 24

Noon-1 p.m.

OCEA Presents “Stress Management”

Sept. 19-Oct. 14

Editor: Jennifer Muir Design & Layout: Kevin Rush Staff Writer: Niyaz Pirani

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The OCEA Employee magazine (USPS 004-330) is published quarterly (JanuaryMarch; April-June; July-September; and October-December) by the Orange County Employees Association, 830 N. Ross, P.O. Box 177, Santa Ana, CA 92702; telephone (714) 835-3355. Periodical postage paid at Santa Ana, California. Subscription prices: members, $3.00 per year; non-members, $6.00 per year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Orange County Employees Association, P.O. Box 177, Santa Ana, CA 92702-0177. Advertising in the OCEA Employee magazine does not constitute OCEA endorsement of the products or services advertised. The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the Orange County Employees Association unless specifically so stated. Contributions in the form of articles, photographs, human-interest incidents, retirement news, etc., are welcomed and encouraged. Association office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except public holidays. OCEA reserves the right to edit or reject any material submitted for publication. Photographs will be returned only upon request. Copyright 2010 by the Orange County Employees Association. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion or contents prohibited by law. Printed by Anchor Printing, Tustin, CA.

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OCEA news briefs Open enrollment OCEA Health and Welfare benefit plan open enrollment will occur from Sept. 19 to Oct. 14. This is your annual opportunity to make changes to your Health and Welfare and supplemental benefit elections. During open enrollment, you may make a wide variety of permissible changes to your insurance, such as adding or dropping dependents, changing option packages, and – for OCEA members – upgrading certain plans.

OCEA will mail open enrollment packages to eligible employees in mid-September. If you want to make changes, follow the instructions in the packet and be sure to mail or deliver your changes to OCEA on or before Oct. 14. If you fail to make changes during the open enrollment period, with limited exceptions, you will not be able to change your benefit elections until open enrollment in late 2012. Remember, OCEA is not part of the County’s “pony” system. Open enrollment is a great time to review your benefit needs, reassess your current benefits and examine your many alternatives. For assistance, call an OCEA Benefits Administrator at 714-835-3355.

Food Truck Friday OCEA’s latest Food Truck Food Friday event, held April 22, generated $222 for United Labor Agency of Orange County. The money will be used to help unemployed and underemployed families in need. Attendees dined on unique eats including Singapore fusion cuisine from the Chomp Chomp Nation truck, grilled burgers and sandwiches from The OC Food Truck, Japanese fare from Rolling Sushi, pulled pork (and macaroni and cheese grilled cheese sandwiches) from Rancho A Go Go Barbeque, and ice cream and cookies from Chunk-n-Chip Cookies. Food trucks contributed 15 percent of their proceeds to ULAOC, and attendees were rewarded for their generosity with a free raffle. OC Public Works employee Joe Urbano won tickets to Knott’s Berry Farm, OC Courts employee Carolyn Vadrevu won tickets to Aquarium of the Pacific, and Auditor-Controller employee Apoorva Bhatnagar won tickets to the Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Irwindale. Our next Food Truck Friday will occur from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 17. Trucks include Dos Chinos (Asian-Latin fusion), Bacon Mania (bacon goodies), Shortstop BBQ, SlapFish (seafood) and Tropical Shave Ice (Hawaiian shaved ice). Tickets to Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and Castle Park will be raffled at the event.

OCEA Treasurer Maria Corona with a California roll from Rolling Sushi.

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OCEA news briefs OCEA hosts weekend Steward training OCEA Stewards participated in an 8-hour weekend training session in April.

learned about an array of topics including history of the labor movement, governing laws, communications, roles and responsibilities, grievances, and handling workplace issues.

Stewards, our front-line representatives in the workplace, Senior Labor Relations Representative Aaron Peardon said the training was successful because the Stewards, who came from a variety of county agencies, interacted with the labor reps giving the presentations. Pearson said an educated Steward force is essential for our members. “It gives them a resource to address any issues they might have and to make sure that their rights are protected,” he said. “If you have an educated Steward, it helps the labor reps do their jobs properly.”

Nurses and administrative professionals honored Nurses and administrative professionals were celebrated in April and May as part of national weeks of recognition for their respective professions. Administrative Professionals Week, held April 24-30, has been observed since 1952 and is meant to honor the 4.3 million administrative assistants and secretaries nationwide, according to the International Association of Administrative Professionals. The theme for this year’s event was “Celebrate all office professionals.” As the recession has downsized most workplaces, everyone has worked harder and made sacrifices. National Nurses Week, held May 6-12, shows appreciation for the 3.1 million registered nurses in the United States. Started in 1953, National Nurses Week concludes each year on May 12 to mark the birthday of Florence Nightingale, regarded as the founder of modern nursing, according to the American Nurses Association. Ashley Beeney, a nurse at Orange County Jail Mental Health, said she’s proud to do her job because she’s able to take care of people in need, adding: “These people are ‘druggies,’ ‘homeless’ and ‘thieves,’ but I have the chance to treat them well and give them a step up when no one else is willing.” Thank you all for your hard work and dedication!

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OCEA news briefs

OCEA member Kevin Wilson, an automotive mechanic leadworker at Civic Center garage, poses for a photo in the auto shop.

Chairman celebrates workers achievements Several County employees and OCEA members have been honored by Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Campbell since he began recognizing workers at Board of Supervisors meetings. The following groups were selected by the Chairman for their ongoing effort to serve Orange County. OC Fleetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Civic Center Garage OC Fleet, a division of Public Works, was lauded for the continued maintenance of County vehicles by County mechanics. The garage qualified for the Blue Seal of Excellence in December. The award, given by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, is given to garages where three-quarters of the technicians are ASE certified. Four of the workers at OC Fleet have earned ASE Master Technician status, which they studied to obtain on their own time. Social Services Agency Child Abuse Emergency Response Staff Members of SSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emergency Response programs were recognized in April as part of National Child Abuse

Prevention Month. In Orange County, social workers conduct more than 27,000 child abuse and neglect investigations annually, averaging nearly 75 investigations each day. In 2010, County social workers were able to keep 95 percent of the children they served in their own homes, helping to maintain one of the lowest removal rates for child abuse and neglect in the state. Because of Emergency Response social workers, the number of children entering foster care in the county has been cut in half. Orange County Health Care Agency, Public Health Services In 2010, members of Public Health Services were quick to protect residents from Pertussis, commonly known as Whooping Cough. The contagious bacterial infection causes severe coughing fits and can hit young children the hardest because their immune systems are still developing. HCA staff was quick to assess the situation and made free vaccinations available at Northgate Market locations throughout the County. Orange County reported 466 cases of Pertussis last year, though no deaths were caused by the disease.

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OCEA news briefs Pension debate: We will continue to fight On April 26, OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino participated in a debate over public employee pensions, facing off against writer Steve Greenhut at an event hosted by the Lincoln Club of Orange County. OCEA will continue to fight to advance the truth about how hard our members work and how our pensions are not a gift because we pay for them.

Probation officers throughout California attend annual SCOPO meeting Nearly 100 probation officers from across the state came to Orange County Employees Association in May for the annual meeting of the State Coalition of Probation Organizations. SCOPO members, hailing from 26 California counties, learned about the potential impact of the State budget on individual counties. Other topics of discussion included the possible realignment of parolee duties, meaning local probation officers could take over job duties that are traditionally performed by State parole officers. Frank Flavin, labor relations representative for the County’s Probation Department, said the meeting was a well-received success. “SCOPO continues to work in the best interest for probation line officers throughout the state,” he said.

OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino (foreground) debates Steve Greenhut (right). Rick Reiff (left) moderated.

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2011 OCEA

Hot Dog Schedule

Reuben Sanchez (right) and Jerry Martel are OCEA’s resident grill masters.

The following are the dates and locations of our upcoming 2011 hot dog events. Unless otherwise stated, hot dogs will be served at 11:30 a.m. The schedule is subject to change. To find our most up-to-date schedule, visit oceamember.org and click on “Hot Dog Schedule” located under “Hot Topics” on the left side of the webpage. June 21: AMEA, Anaheim City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim

July 21: Harbor Court Laguna Hills, 23141 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills

Aug. 23: SSA, South County 23330/40 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills

June 22: OC Fire Authority, 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine

July 26: JWA, 3160 Airway Ave., Costa Mesa

June 23: AMEA - Location TBD

July 28: AMEA Public Works, Location TBD

Aug. 24: CSS Annual Staff Appreciation Day, 1055 N. Main St., Santa Ana

July 5: Registrar of Voters, 1300 South Grand Ave., Bldg. C, Santa Ana

August 2 (3:30 p.m.): OCPM, Katella Yard, 1750 Douglas Road, Bldg. C, Anaheim

Aug 25: The PIT, Civic Center 12 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana Aug. 30: Aliso Viejo Substation Sheriff’s, 11 Journey, Aliso Viejo

Sept. 20: SSA CRO, 2020 W. Walnut Street, Santa Ana Sept. 22: Probation North, 1535 E. Orangewood Ave., Anaheim Sept. 27: HCA Skill Testing, 228 Richety, Santa Ana Sept. 29: Central Court/Law Library, 515 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana

Aug. 3: Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin

Sept. 1: Animal Control, 561 The City Drive South, Orange

Oct. 04: OCEA Health Fair, OCEA, 830 Main Street, Santa Ana

Aug. 4: SSA, 115 Columbia, Aliso Viejo

Sept. 6: Irvine Court Facility, 17112 Armstrong Ave., Irvine

Oct. 20: Adoption Awareness, SSA, 744 N. Eckhoff, Orange

July 12: HCA, 1241 E. Dyer Road, Santa Ana

Aug. 11: San Clemente, 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente

July 14: SSA, 1240 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim

Aug. 16: West Court/HCA, 8141 13th Street, Westminster

Sept. 8: MOB/OCH/Theo/ Lamoreau1, 401 The City Drive, Orange

Oct. 26: West Court/PHN/ Probation, 8141 13th Street, Westminster

July 19: Musick Farm, 13502 Musick, Irvine

Aug. 18 (10:00 a.m.): Central Jail, 550 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana

Sept. 15: Sanitation District, 10844 Ellis Ave., Fountain Valley

Oct. 27: OCPW/Sheriff, Hutton Towers, 320 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana

July 6: CSS/Probation, 1055 N. Main St., Santa Ana July 7: Moulton Niguel Water District, The Yard, 26161 Gordon Road, Laguna Hills

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BRING YOUR

CHILD TO WORK DAY

Orange County Child Support Services and the Orange County District Attorney hosted Bring Your Child to Work Day events in April.

Children participated in activies and games at CSS, with the day culminating in a hot dog lunch and a raffle. OCDA members toured their offices and later brought their children to OCEA to meet one of the Santa Ana Police Department’s police dogs.

OCEA Board Member Debra Fyvie assists children at Child Support Services with a lunchtime activity.

A group of children and parents from the District Attorney’s office take a break from lunch to wave at the camera.

Daniel Rodriguez, son of Child Support Services employee Roxanne Rodriguez, won a tub of Lego blocks in a raffle for the kids.

Child Support Services Staff Specialist Antonio Castillo with his son Lance.

Shirley Mangio, a Victim Advocate at the District Attorney’s office with granddaughter Catherine Johnston.

A Santa Ana police officer introduces children at the District Attorney event to his police dog.

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Life and labor An OCEA Icon Retires If you’ve talked to Luisa Camino for more than 5 minutes, chances are she’s already called you ‘Sweetie,’ ‘Baby’ or ‘Punk’in’ about a dozen times. That nurturing personality is classic Luisa, a longtime OCEA member, Board Member and County employee who retired in March after 29 years in at Social Services Agency – the majority of them in Adult Services. But don’t let her sweet nothings fool you. She’s been one of the most dogged advocates for workers rights at OCEA, never backing down when it comes to protecting the interests of her family at the County. Luisa was just out of high school when she came to the United States from Cuba with her family as part of the Cuban Refugee Adjustment Act, a U.S. program which paved the way to immigration for natives of the Communist island nation. She arrived stateside with the desire to help people, and after graduating from college here, she began a career at Orange County Social Services. She promoted to Social Worker in the mid-1980s and spent more than two decades helping older adults. Luisa recently discussed her career and union involvement with OCEA Employee magazine. Here’s what she had to say.

won’t make you rich. When you become a manager, that’s something else, but nobody makes themselves rich by (being among the rank and file). Everyone gets the satisfaction of a decent salary – if you have a good union that negotiated for you – and from (serving the public).” On the importance of public services: “My mother was ill for three years. I had the paramedics in my house on a regular basis, twice a month. If that paramedic gets three times my pension, 10 times my salary, I will vote for it. Why? Because we don’t realize until we need it what service means.” On Public Employee Pensions: “(The public thinks) ‘Here you are Luisa, in your boat, enjoying your pension at 55 that I’m paying for.’ No you are not. I paid that for years, even before 2.7 was in place. I paid for my pension for 29 years. My money got invested by OCERS and we got enough to support all of us. You are not there paying my pension. That is the concept that we’re missing here. When the economy gets better, they won’t even remember we exist.”

On leaving OCEA: “I miss everything – the leadership, the staff, the involvement; being able to work hand-in-hand and shoulder-to-shoulder. OCEA is like my second home. It’s a place where I always knew people cared. It’s like my ‘Cheers.’” On Public Employees: “Public employees are not here for anything other than service. It not only takes a special type of person, it takes a person with the courage and determination to serve. Working for any public agency

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cont. from page 12 On leaving Cuba for America: “I don’t regret it. This is a generous and wonderful country. It may not be perfect for those who are born here. I understand that, but for anybody who has come here (from somewhere else), God Bless America. This is probably the best place to live in the world. … Yes there is discrimination. Yes the economy is in the tank. Yes ‘this and that,’ but there’s no place like America. If you pay your taxes, if you do what you’re supposed to and you make a living here, you are living the American dream.” On freedom: “If I would have stayed (in Cuba), I wouldn’t know the difference. But you don’t know what freedom is until you experience it. You don’t know what freedom is until you’ve gone down to the parking lot, said ‘This place stinks’ and

nobody puts you in jail (which could happen in Cuba, she said). You cannot criticize anything. You have no opinion but the opinion of the government. You either voice that, or don’t voice it at all.” On union involvement: “You either fight them or join them. And I was not going to join them. So I became a Steward, took my training and didn’t miss a meeting. I got as involved as I could, because what keeps you going – what keeps you in the know – is involvement. If you’re going to belong to a union, involve in a union. The key to success is you.” On retirement: “I’m cleaning up and reading a lot. I’m visiting people. I’m enjoying it.”

Other recent retirees: Helga Meza

Doug Kono

Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officer II Doug Kono (left), retired from Orange County Probation after nearly 31 years with the County. “He’s one of the funniest guys I’ve ever met – seriously,” OCEA Labor Rep Frank Flavin said.

Helga Meza, a Senior Social Worker, retired in March from Social Services Agency after 29 years with the County. Meza was a longtime Steward and a founding member of OCEA’s Women’s Forum. “She was a model social worker and will be missed as she was a great asset to Social Services Agency,” OCEA Labor Rep Llesena Ontiveras said.

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Larry Lykins, longtime OCEA labor rep, retires Longtime OCEA Labor Relations Representative Larry Lykins retired in March after 22 years with Orange County Employees Association. Lykins represented employees in Orange County cities, including Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and San Clemente.

County that is extraordinarily conservative and has an antilabor sentiment – you go through so many battles and trials that you become closer and closer,” Berardino said, adding that Lykins’ departure was akin to losing a brother.

Lykins came to OCEA in 1988 after a 23-year career in the United States Navy, specializing in personnel administration. He also worked for American Honda Motor Company. OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino, who worked with Lykins throughout his time here, said Lykins’ experience, understanding of the organization and commitment to working families made him “an extremely important asset. “When you work with somebody for a long time, when you develop a relationship and you become closer – particularly when you work with someone a long time trying to advance the agenda of working families in a jurisdiction like Orange Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oceamember.

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Celebrating courage:

OCEA thanks our troops Orange County Employees Association hosted a barbecue in front of the Hall of Administration on May 10, 2011 to celebrate the efforts of American troops overseas fighting the war against terror. Speakers included Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Campbell, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and Senator Lou Correa, chairman of the State Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. Friends of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Michael Mansoor, a Navy SEAL from Garden Grove who died courageously in Iraq in 2006, attended the event to pay tribute to him. OCEA President Robert Gibson, Board Member John Leos and a friend of Navy SEAL Michael Mansoor during the ceremony.

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OCEA Board Members John Leos, Robert Gibson, Butch Garcia, Gary Morrison, Chris Prevatt, Alan Clow, Pamela Waters and Arlyn Buck.

OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino with Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and Senator Lou Correa.

Orange County Fire Authority Pipes and Drums performs for the crowd.

OCEA employees Amy Trinh and CB Barfield serve hot dogs to members of the Orange County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department.

County Clerk-Recorder employees (L to R): Brynn Esparza, Ashley Allen and Judy Hoshor.

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Medal of valor Four OCEA members were among the men and women of Orange County law enforcement recognized in early April for their willingness to go above and beyond in the line of duty. Orange County Sheriff’s Department 23rd Medal of Valor luncheon honored Sheriff’s Special Officers, Deputies and communications personnel for their work in lifesaving, crime prevention and community outreach. OCEA members Marc de Jesus, Jer Kahala, Darrin Mills and Jose Villalpando received awards for their efforts. “Each and every individual who receives an award today contributed much more to this county, to their community and to their fellow man than we can ever adequately thank them for,” Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens said at the luncheon. “I have been given the incredible honor of working everyday with courageous, dedicated, hard-working men and women, just like those we have honored today,” she said. “They give their all every day to make our county and our world a better place.”

Video Producer Marc de Jesus, Medal of Merit Since 1999, Video Producer Marc de Jesus has used his expertise in filmmaking at OCSD to document department events, create training videos and commemorate fallen officers and crime victims. His production about OCSD’s 2010 Medal of Valor recipients won a Telly Award for its creativity and special effects. De Jesus’ work has been requested by many agencies, and he has made films for the County Board of Supervisors, OC Human Resources, OC Parks and Social Services Agency. Last year he completed work on OCSD’s in-house, state-ofthe-art High Definition Production Studio.

The task force built the investigation by listening to more than 1,000 phone calls and 700 hours of recorded conversations. On Dec. 16, 2010, members of the task force began arresting gang members, resulting in the arrests of 54 people, who were later indicted on federal and state charges.

Sheriff’s Special Officer Darrin Mills, Medal for Lifesaving Mills, who works in Police Services at John Wayne Airport, was attending a Boy Scouts event on June 15, 2010 at Rush Park in Rossmoor. As he walked into the park, he heard the father of a three-year-old boy screaming for help because his son was choking. Mills rushed to the boy, opened his mouth and looked for any object blocking his airway. He couldn’t find anything, so he performed back thrusts on him, hoping to dislodge the object. Mills turned the boy over again to see that his face had turned blue. Mills had to stop the boy’s father from putting his fingers down his son’s throat to prevent him from pushing the blockage down further. Mills switched to stomach thrusts and, later, rescue breathing. The boy was soon breathing again. Paramedics took him to the hospital where he later made a full recovery, thanks to the SSO’s lifesaving efforts.

Sheriff’s Special Officer Jose Villalpando, Medal of Courage SSO Villalpando was called to the 11th floor of Central Justice Center courthouse in Santa Ana to assist a colleague in stopping a man who was trying to jump off the building.

Telecommunications Engineer Jer Kahala, Medal of Merit

The man had climbed over a protective railing on the balcony and was standing beyond a four-foot retaining wall near the edge when Villalpando, without regard to his own safety, jumped over the rail and grabbed the man’s hands.

Kahala was an integral member of a task force called Operation Stormfront, which conducted the largest sweep on white supremacist gangs in Orange County history.

The wall cut Villalpando as he tried to hold on, but the man used his legs to push away from the wall, broke free of Villalpando’s grip and fell.

Kahala, who planned and executed the technical side of the operation, set up surveillance equipment that monitored and recorded undercover agents working in an undercover storefront. There, law enforcement was able to record members of PEN1, the Aryan Brotherhood and other white supremacist gangs.

Though the man died, Villalpando was honored for the courage he showed in trying to rescue him.

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Photos provided are courtesy of OCSD; those not pictured were because of safety concerns.

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Costa Mesa

An assault on working families

Community member and former Costa Mesa Mayor Sandy Genis speaks to the city council in April.

The Costa Mesa City Council voted in February to lay off nearly all non-police City employees, including fire and paramedics, and outsource the services they provide. They did this without conducting a single study to assess the cost, evaluate changes in services and plan for the unintended consequences that would result from their vague and ever-changing plan. On March 17, a 29-year-old City maintenance worker was called in to receive his pink slip. He jumped off the roof at City Hall and died. Four of the five members of the City Council ignored repeated warnings from the community and voted to outsource the city: Mayor Gary Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Righeimer, Councilman Steve Mensinger and Councilman Eric Bever. Since then, the community has organized to oppose the City Council’s politically motivated plan and urge them to rescind the layoff notices. OCEA, which provides representation for about 200 employees in the Costa Mesa City Employees Association, has played an active role in this coalition, called Repair Costa Mesa.

The budget numbers this City Council is using to justify outsourcing don’t add up, outsourcing will cost the city more, and their so-called plan is filled with loopholes because it is a political play – not an honest attempt to save money. So Repair Costa Mesa quickly began airing television commercials to expose the failure of leadership that has become this City Council’s defining attribute. These are challenging times for public employees. The state budget remains in limbo. All across the country, working people are under attack. Costa Mesa is ground zero for that attack in California by people who would like to take away our collective voice and the rights of working families everywhere. We must remain united and vigilant against these attacks. Together, we will prevail. To find out how you can help the community effort in Costa Mesa, visit www.repaircostamesa.com, www.facebook.com/ repaircostamesa and www.twitter.com/repaircostamesa.

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Remembering Huy Pham The tragic loss of our Costa Mesa brother Huy Pham on the day he was to receive a layoff notice devastated his family, friends and co-workers. By all accounts, Huy loved two things most – his family and his job – and one of those two loves was being unfairly and unnecessarily taken from him. OCEA and the Costa Mesa City Employees Association have created a memorial fund for Pham’s family. Huy’s friend and co-worker Doug Lovell shared his memories about Huy’s life and contributions to Costa Mesa. When I came to the City of Costa Mesa seven years ago I wanted to build a Facilities Maintenance Department that could handle any task thrown our way. I sought prospective employees through local colleges by asking their department heads if they could recommend students who were high achievers in their related fields. Four years ago I was looking for someone with a strong background in construction when Huy Pham showed up at City Hall to interview for an open part-time position, which I awarded him in October 2006. Huy wasted no time in proving I hired the right person for the job. After eight months, he was promoted to Maintenance Worker. He was already performing journeyman-level work. Huy attended Orange Coast College and maintained a 3.93 GPA while completing a multitude of construction-related classes. His scholastic efforts paid off as he earned several Certificates of Achievement and Certificates of Completion. Huy’s most prized certificate was in Specialized Construction Management. He had studied to get his State of California Contractors License and asked if I would complete his Certification of Work Experience so he could apply for the license. I told him there was only one problem – there wasn’t

Costa Mesa City Employees Association President Helen Nenadal speaks at a vigil fin March surrounded by Huy’s co-workers. Doug Lovell is second from the left.

enough space on the form to list all of the specific trade duties he was capable of doing or had completed. He was a perfectionist in every job he performed. Huy was integral in the restoration of the Diego Sepulveda Adobe House and especially the Costa Mesa Historical Society building. It was his framing abilities that allowed us to save the Historical Society building and turn it into the eyepleasing facility Costa Mesans rightfully deserve to house their historical data and artifacts. He replaced truckloads of rotted lumber at the Costa Mesa Tennis Pro Shop, which greatly enhanced the building’s appearance. When the hose tower at Fire Station No. 1 was condemned and demolished, it left the building with several areas exposed to the outside elements. Again, it was Huy’s talent called into action that revitalized the building for Fire staff. There is not one facility in the City of Costa Mesa that Huy did not leave his trademark on. Ironically, Huy was a key player in my plan to keep work in-house, saving the City funds by not having to outsource to outside contractors. Huy was a quiet individual who was known at City Hall and by the public for his infectious smile. Outside of work, his generosity to help others became apparent after his death. Numerous city employees told me stories of how Huy helped them with their projects at home. Huy had a giving heart as well – he donated to various charities and sponsored a 2-year-old child in Mexico. Huy’s brother said Huy gave him money often for school and books. It’s a tragedy to lose someone with so much potential so early in his life. Huy you will be missed, but you will never be forgotten. God bless you.

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Budget update

As you know, the State budget situation remains in limbo. And so it’s still difficult to say just how deeply the State budget cuts could erode the County’s ability to provide services to the public. But we have been getting some good news about the County and State finances in recent weeks.

But it’s important to take a moment to reflect. Working together we have all navigated the ship through the most perilous waters ever confronting public employees. There are still many battles in front of us but we are confident that as long as we continue to stay informed, work together and make intelligent decisions, we will be successful.

The County’s budget department recently released some promising information suggesting the County’s budget is balanced and that they do not plan to implement layoffs or furloughs in the coming year. And as you know, our membership recently ratified an extension of our current contract that keeps the status quo. No salary reductions. It’s important to recognize that the County’s budget situation could change, depending on what ultimately happens with the State budget. But this is a good starting position as the County evaluates its spending priorities for the year. In fact, sales tax revenues have done so well during the past year, the county was able to repay what it took out of the reserves for 2010-11. And the Orange County Register reported that the county expects to increase the net General Fund reserve by $19.4 million, boosting reserve funds to $216.9 million by the end of June 2012. State revenues are growing, as well. Last month, the Governor released his new budget, which reflects additional unanticipated revenues of about $6.6 billion. The new State revenue reduces the State budget shortfall to about $9.6 billion. We are not quite out of the woods yet because the debate about future cuts to State programs is continuing in the legislature. Those cuts could impact the County, so until we know the final outcome of the State budget, we can’t rest easy. 20

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Board member corner

Phyllis Oudmayer OCEA Board Member

Employee awards: Making sure your contributions count As we go through tough times, people don’t always hear positive acknowledgement for their efforts. I think some people have the make-up to be public servants. Our jobs can be thankless, but the self-gratification that comes from providing vital services to the public makes the job worth it. I work with a stellar group of people at Child Support Services – people who dayin and day-out wade through sticky family situations. I felt it would be nice to recognize them. It’s important for people to feel like their contributions count, that they understand how their accomplishments better the whole. With that in mind, I spoke to OCEA Labor Relations Representative Aaron Peardon about the creation of an awards program, and I encourage fellow OCEA stewards to get with their labor reps and do the same. We’ve held our awards program for one year now. Originally called the Labor Recognition Awards, we recently changed the name to Excellence in Public Service Awards, modeled after an award President George Bush, Sr. gives out. That award has been given to President Ronald Reagan, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and Sen. Edward Kennedy. It wasn’t easy getting this off the ground. We worked with OCEA staff, stewards and CSS employees to make this happen. The overall effect has been profound. It’s well received by managers and workers, especially because we’re not in a time when people are receiving raises or promotions.

Our office is very good about recognizing staff. We do have “Excellence in the Workplace Awards,” but often times they are given from management to workers. Here’s how our recognition program works: We have five CSS employees recognize their peers quarterly. When the next quarter is up, we ask the previous recipients to nominate the new award winners. Our hope is to create a “team spirit/go forth and conquer” sentiment. It doesn’t cost anything to say “thank you.” We do provide congratulatory cake and movie tickets to the winners, but those are small expenses when it comes to the reward of letting your co-workers know you appreciate them. If you have further questions about launching an employee recognition program in your workplace, please contact me at poudmayer@css.ocgov.com.

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Meet your OCEA Board Members By Niyaz Pirani When he said it, it made me proud to be doing what I was doing.

Ray Yarbrough

Juvenile Correctional Officer II, Orange County Probation Dept. OCEA member since 1988 OCEA Board Member since 2009

Critics have argued that the labor movement was important in the early 1900s, but that there is no longer a need for unions in America. Why do you think unions are still important for working-class Americans?

Wow, they are so wrong. Yes the labor movement was important in the early 1900s, but in 2011 we need to work harder than ever to keep the unions alive and well. Today, we the unions are fighting to keep what our brothers and sisters before us fought so hard to establish.

A: I became a board member because I wanted to help make a difference. I know that during these tough economic

Unions provide peace of mind, knowing that someone is there fighting for your job security, even when times are tough as they are today.

Why did you become an OCEA board member, and what makes you want to serve the membership in this capacity?

times OCEA leadership has to stick together and fight for the rights of our members. I wanted to be a part of that to represent people who might not have the time to fight, but care about the issues.

At a time when the national debate is focused against public employees and labor, how do you think OCEA members can change the perceptions of the general public?

Q: What is an on-the-job example of an event or occurrence that made you proud to be a public employee?

We as employees should better inform the general public of our positions and separate the truth from the lies.

A: When we arrived back at John Wayne Airport after the hot dog event for Gov. Jerry Brown, a County employee who

The opposition is really hitting us about pensions and collective bargaining, but we should advocate that having a secure retirement or being able to negotiate with management is important for all workers.

was an OCEA member approached our group and thanked us for the job we did in Sacramento representing the members.

That’s true even in the private sector, not just for us. I wasn’t on the job, but had I not become a public employee, I wouldn’t have had the chance to be a part of OCEA.

Welcome new Board Members! In April, Chris Prevatt replaced Luisa Camino, who retired in March. Prevatt, a Program Supervisor I at HCA, served from 2007 to 2009 on OCEA’s Board. He is Treasurer of OCEA Political Action Committee. He publishes local political blog, The Liberal OC.

proactive employee organization that advocates the needs of its members while balancing them with the

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In May, Al Jabbar replaced Board Member Bill Stein, who stepped down from the Board in April. Jabbar, a Program Supervisor II at HCA, was hired by the County in 2006. He became an OCEA member the same year, and served in 2010 on OCEA’s Board of Directors. He is a member of OCEA’s PAC.

Prevatt wants to “help implement OCEA’s vision for a

economic realities of today.”

His priority on the Board is to advance the goals of working families, making sure members are represented at the bargaining table in tough economic times.

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Oliver Didio

Sheriff Special Officer II, Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. OCEA member since 1993 OCEA Board Member since 2010

Why did you become an OCEA board member, and what makes you want to serve the membership in this capacity?

Since holding the position of the SSO/DC Bargaining Unit Chairman for the past 13 years and participating in numerous OCEA contract negotiations, including the historic 2.7@55 victory, it was a natural progression to become even more involved in OCEA’s endeavor to better our way of life and to secure our future. In this time of financial crisis, it takes strong leadership and vision, and I believe OCEA’s Board of Directors has those qualities. I wanted to contribute to those qualities on behalf of all County employees.

Q: What is an on-the-job example of an event or occurrence that made you proud to be a public employee? A:

Every day that I see my fellow County workers excel at their jobs makes me proud to be part of OCEA. The public takes our work for granted and doesn’t realize our hard work and dedication. Not until the public calls 911 or receives assistance from a County service do they realize the importance of the work we do. We are the unsung heroes that make this county a great place to live.

Unions are the only voice for the working class. If unions were eliminated, the quality of life for both County employees and the people we serve would diminish severely. One of the major reasons Orange County is one of the nation’s best places to live and work is because of its employees and the work of its unions.

How do you think OCEA members can change the perceptions of the general public at a time when the national debate is focused against public employees and labor?

Educate the public with the truth. Our retirement and wage benefits are not over the top, as most politicians and newspapers would have the public believe. Through education and effective communication, will we dispel the myths and untruths about the work we do and the benefits we receive. OCEA and its Board of Directors are doing an excellent job in getting out the truth, and protecting our interests. With our fellow employees support and dedication, the negative perception portrayed by those who would like to see us eliminated can and will be changed.

Sharron Anderson

Office Specialist, CEO/County Procurement Office OCEA member since 1982 OCEA Board Member since 2009

Why did you become an OCEA board member, and what makes you want to serve the membership in this capacity?

When I look around and see employees treated unfairly, my blood boils. I felt the best way to help my fellow employees was to shoot straight to the front lines and be a great big voice. I know I am only one person, but my DNA will not let that deter me.

What is an on-the-job example of an event or occurrence that made you proud to be a public employee?

I was asked to be a United Way Coordinator. It was hard work, but that was not what made me proud. What made me proud was the group of employees I had the pleasure of working with side by side. They stood by me, worked hard and persevered even though they had work to do at their individual agencies and did not get the well-deserved individual recognition. So when I hear people put down public employees, all I can say is they don’t know JACK!

I dare anyone to try to negotiate pay raises or benefits, or to deal with some management types in the negative, hateful environment. You will not be able to without someone in your corner. Unions do not win every battle, and that’s not for lack of trying. But we will win the war with a united front. Unions are vital now more than ever, just as they were in the 1900s. Everything they fought to get for you then, we are fighting to keep for you now.

How do you think OCEA members can change the perceptions of the general public at a time when the national debate is focused against public employees and labor?

The worst thing in the world is to assume all of this hate will go away overnight. If you want to change the perception of the public about public employees, start with yourself. Do your best, be your best and take a stand. If the union asks something of you, there is a solid, legitimate reason. Don’t wait until the hurricane hits, board up the window and prepare to survive.

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Annual notice to agency fee payers Pursuant to state law, the County of Orange and the Orange County Employees Association are parties to a “modified agency shop” agreement in all County bargaining units represented by OCEA. This “modified agency shop” agreement is an arrangement that requires an employee, as a condition of continued employment, either to join OCEA, or pay to OCEA an “agency” or “service” fee in an amount determined by OCEA (not exceeding dues paid by OCEA members). This fee helps cover OCEA’s costs for negotiations, contract administration, and related activities in which it engages on behalf of you and all other employees in your bargaining unit. The modified agency shop agreement between the County and OCEA does not apply to continuous employees hired prior to January 11, 2002. That is, if you were hired by the County prior to January 11, 2002, and have been continuously employed by the County since your hire date, the requirements listed below do not apply to you and you are not required to pay an agency fee, even if you do not belong to OCEA. New employees hired on or after January 11, 2002, are required as a condition of employment to do one of the following: • Join and pay dues to OCEA (currently $10.12 per pay period), or • Have mandatory paycheck deductions of the agency fees set by OCEA each year (currently $7.50 per pay period), or • Apply for conscientious objector status (see below). Note that an election is not irrevocable. An employee may change status from OCEA member to fee payer or from fee payer to OCEA member upon written notice to OCEA. However, although the payment of agency fees entitles an employee to certain basic representation services, only an OCEA member is entitled: • To vote on proposed collective bargaining agreements • To vote for OCEA officers or run for OCEA office • To participate on OCEA Labor Management Committees

If an agency fee payer disagrees with OCEA’s determination of the agency fee amount for any year the employee may institute an appeal by filing an agency fee objection as set forth below. 1. An agency fee objection shall be initiated in writing and shall be filed with the General Manager of OCEA at 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The objection shall include the name, home address and telephone number, and representation unit of the agency fee objector. 2. An agency fee objection must be filed within thirty (30) days of the distribution date of the legally required annual written notice by OCEA or, if the objector becomes subject to the agency fee subsequent to such date, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the information required to be included in that notice. 3. In the event OCEA receives a valid agency fee objection, within forty-five (45) days of the last day for filing an objection OCEA shall request a prompt hearing regarding the agency fee before an impartial decision-maker. OCEA shall select one entity from among the Public Employees Retirement Board, the American Arbitration Association, or the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service, and the entity selected by OCEA shall select the impartial decision-maker. 4. The agency fee objector or OCEA may make a request to the impartial decision-maker for a consolidated hearing of multiple agency fee objections based on case similarities, including but not limited to, hearing location. At any time prior to the start of a hearing, any party may make a motion to the impartial decision-maker challenging any consolidation of the hearing. 5. OCEA shall bear the burden of establishing the reasonableness of the amount of the agency fee. 6. Agency fee objection hearings shall be fair, informal proceedings conducted in conformance with the basic precepts of due process. 7. All decisions of the impartial decision-maker shall be in writing and shall be rendered no later than thirty (30) days after the close of the hearing.

• To be a member of a bargaining team

8. All hearing costs shall be borne by OCEA, unless OCEA and the objector agree otherwise.

• To purchase upgraded dental, vision, longterm disability, and other supplemental employee benefits

This procedure does not preclude any other legal remedies available to an objector.

• To participate in the OCEA discount program which offers a wide array of local merchant discounts

1. Any person:

• To purchase tickets through OCEA for special events (such as Edwards Cinemas, Disneyland, and Universal Studios) at reduced prices. These and other privileges belong only to OCEA members. Such privileges are not available to non-members (including those paying agency fees). The modified agency shop agreement permits an employee “who is a member of a bona fide religion, body or sect that has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting public employee organizations” to instead pay an amount equivalent to the agency fee to a “nonreligious, nonlabor charitable fund.” As authorized under state law, the County and OCEA have designated charitable funds to which qualified conscientious objectors must direct such contributions. If an employee belongs to such a bona fide religion, body or sect, and wishes to conscientiously object to the payment of the agency fee, the employee should immediately contact County Employee Relations at 714-834-2857 for further information. If an employee does not act to become exempt as a conscientious objector, the employee must either immediately join OCEA or automatically become subject to the agency fee. Information is set forth on this page regarding the basis for the calculation of the agency fee and an explanation of the procedure for appealing the fee. For information regarding OCEA membership, call OCEA at 714-835-3355.

Agency Fee Appeal Procedure

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Agency Fee Policy

her individual objection by mail postmarked within thirty (30) days of the distribution of the annual notice in the OCEA Employee. An employee who only becomes subject to the member dues or agency fee payment condition of employment subsequent to the publishing of the annual notice in the OCEA Employee must notify the OCEA General Manager in writing within thirty (30) days of becoming subject to such condition and receiving the information required to be included in such notice. Any objection must be signed by the individual agency fee objector and shall contain the agency fee objector’s job classification, home address and home and work telephone numbers. An objection may only be made by an individual employee. No petition objections are permitted and any objection submitted other than by one individual employee shall be invalid. No continuing objections are permitted. An employee must file a new objection for each year he or she wishes to object to the calculation of expenditures. 4. The following categories of expenditures are chargeable to the extent permitted by law: • Expenses related to the negotiation of agreements, practices and working conditions. • Expenses concerning the administration of agreements, practices and working conditions, including without limitation grievance handling, arbitration, and communications with employees and the County regarding contract rights, practices, working conditions, and employee benefits. • Conferences, retreats and other normal Association internal governance and management expenses related to the above.

c. whose continued employment by the County is conditioned on the payment of member dues or an agency fee to OCEA, has the right to object to OCEA expenditures not related to collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance processing, or other legally chargeable expenses in the manner set forth below. 2. During the month of June each year, an annual written notice shall be published in the OCEA Employee which shall set forth: a. the amount of the agency fee expressed as a percentage of the annual dues for an OCEA individual member, b. the basis for the calculation of the agency fee, and c. a description of the procedure for appealing all or any part of the agency fee. In the same issue of the OCEA Employee, OCEA shall publish this policy to provide notice to OCEA-represented employees of their right to object and the procedure for objecting. OCEA shall also send a copy of this policy to each person who objected the previous year to inform the person of his or her right to renew the objection for the current year, unless that person is a member of OCEA.

• Expenses for group cohesion and economic actions, such as demonstrations, strike activity, and informational picketing. • Overhead and administrative expenses to the extent related to chargeable activities. 5. OCEA shall retain an independent auditor who shall submit an annual report for the purpose of verifying the percentage of expenditures chargeable as an agency fee. The report of the independent auditor shall be completed within sixty (60) days after the end of OCEA’s fiscal year. The report shall include verification of the major categories of OCEA expenses attributable to chargeable and nonchargeable activities. The report shall include the amount of membership dues and agency fees paid by employees and shall identify the expenditures that constitute the basis for the amount of the agency fee. The result of the audit shall be published in the OCEA Employee in the first issue possible following completion of the audit, and that issue shall be distributed to all nonmembers in OCEA-represented units. 6. OCEA shall open an account in an independent financial institution to hold agency fees to be collected from nonmembers who have timely filed valid agency fee objections. 7. Escrowed agency fees that are being challenged shall not be released until, (a) mutual agreement between OCEA and the agency fee objector on the proper amount of the agency fee, or (b) the decision of the impartial decisionmaker, whichever first occurs.

• Publication expenses to the extent coverage is related to chargeable activities. • Expenses of litigation before courts, administrative agencies and impartial third parties related to contract administration, collective bargaining rights and internal governance.

Orange County Employees Association Agency Fee Calculation and Agency Fee Amount ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF ALLOCATED CHARGEABLE AND NONCHARGEABLE EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2010

a. who is not a member of OCEA, b. who is employed in a representation unit represented by OCEA, and

• Expenses for the education of members, board members, officers, and staff intended to prepare the participants to better perform chargeable activities.

Total Expenses

Direct Expenses Salaries and Wages Employee Benefits Employee Mileage Professional Fees Special Event Tickets Affiliates and Chapter Expenses Representation Expenses Communication Expenses Board of Directors Association Election Expenses Repair Costa Mesa Expenses Donations and Scholarships Conference and Meeting Expenses Member Relations Staff Activities Organizational Security Legislative TOTAL DIRECT EXPENSES

Chargeable

Nonchargeable

1,872,066 1,054,203 29,121 90,065 14,084 119,384 5,106 207,160 1,958 20,529 98,459 75,830 21,913 117,203 2,582 569,292 72,555

1,626,091 917,157 25,335 50,332 – 105,717 1,669 75,035 1,958 13,807 98,459 – 8,738 83,492 2,246 184,811 –

245,975 137,046 3,786 39,733 14,084 13,667 3,437 132,125 – 6,722 – 75,830 13,175 33,711 336 384,481 72,555

4,371,510

3,194,847

1,176,663

285,095 107,118 96,831

208,347 78,282 70,764

76,748 28,836 26,067

Indirect Expenses Office and Administrative Building Expenses Depreciation TOTAL INDIRECT EXPENSES

489,044

357,393

131,651

TOTAL EXPENSES

4,860,554

3,552,240

1,308,314

PERCENTAGES

100.00%

73.08%

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Special savings for OCEA members! Cut out your coupons and save on services and dining. Present this coupon along with your OCEA membership card, and receive

20% discount off your total bill Offer valid for any dine-in and catering order. Cannot be combined with any other special offer. Photocopies will not be accepted. Valid at this location only: TOGO’S, 123 West 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 (at 17th and Main Street) For more information on the discount please call the store at (714) 541-2711.

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20% discount on out-of-pocket expenses

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15% discount off your bill Good for take-out, pick-up and deliveries. Thank you for supporting you community small businesses! Valid only at the Tustin location.

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13612 Newport Ave., Tustin, CA 92780 • (714) 731-6444

20% discount on labor

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Foreign and domestic repairs. Family-owned for over 40 years. Honesty - Reliability - Trust Brian Moore — Owner 2910 S. Halladay St., Santa Ana, CA 92705 • (714) 546-4138

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FREE 16 oz. fountain drink with the purchase of any regular priced lunch item, $3.99 or more. Valid any time at two convenient locations: 12 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92702, Phone: 714-564-9664. 301 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868, Phone: 714-935-1936. (Original coupons only. Photocopies will not be accepted)

$40

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FREE 12 oz. brewed Starbucks coffee with the purchase of any regular priced breakfast item ($2.99). Valid any time at two convenient locations: 12 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92702, Phone: 714-564-9664. 301 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868, Phone: 714-935-1936. (Original coupons only. Photocopies will not be accepted)

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Special savings for OCEA members! Check OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, for full details. Amusement Parks Castle Park, Riverside: $15.99/Adult; $11.99/Child under 48” (Reg. $21.99 & $12.99). Tickets expire 11-23-11. Offer only available online. Disneyland & California Adventure: 1-DAY 1-PARK ADMISSION: $71/ Adult; $65/Child ages 3-9 (Reg. $76 & $68). Park Hopper and Annual Passes are also available. Offer only available online. Knott’s Berry Farm: $30/Adult; $21/Child ages 3-11 and Seniors 62+ (Reg. $55.99 & $25.99). Tickets expire 12-31-11. Online tickets available. LEGOLAND California: Single-day admission with 2nd day FREE: $52/Person ages 3 & up (Reg. $69/Adult & $59/Child). Online tickets available. Hopper: $62/Person ages 3 & up (Reg. $89/Adult & $79/Child). Offer only available online. All tickets expire 12-13-11. San Diego Zoo: $32/Adult; $24/Child ages 3-11 (Reg. $37 & $27). Tickets expire 12-13-11. San Diego Zoo Safari Park: $32/Adult; $24/Child ages 3-11 (Reg. $37 & $27). Tickets expire 12-13-11. SeaWorld San Diego: Single-day admission: $45/Person ages 3 & up (Reg. $69.99). Online tickets available. Six Flags Magic Mountain: $26/Adult; $18/Child under 48” (Reg. $59.99 & $29.99). Tickets expire 12-31-11. Universal Studios Hollywood: 3-day admission: $64/Person ages 3 & up (Reg. $74).Annual Pass w/Blackouts, Annual Pass w/out Blackouts and Premium Star Passes are also available. All passes must be activated by 12-31-11. Offers only available online.

Dinner entertainment Battle of the Dance Dinner Show: Platinum: $72/Adult; $40/Child ages 12 & under (Reg. $90 & $45); Gold: $48/Adult; $25/Child (Reg. $60 & $30); Reservation required. Visit OCEA website for more information. Tickets expire 12-13-11. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament: $42/Adult; $32/Child ages 12 & under (Reg. $58 & $36). Reservations required. Tickets expire 9-30-11. Pirate’s Dinner Adventure: $36/Adult; $28/Child (Reg. $59 & $40). Tickets expire 11-30-11.

Movie Theaters AMC Theatres (Loews & Cineplex): $6/person (Reg. $12.50). Century Cinema: $7.50/person (Reg. $10.50). Krikorian Premiere Theatres: $7.50/person (Reg. $10.50). Regal Entertainment Group: $6.50/person (restricted); $7.50/ person (unrestricted) (Reg. $11.50).

ONE-TIME EVENTS Cirque du Soleil: $76/Person (Reg. $84). Michael Jackson THE IMORTAL TOUR, at the Honda Center. Wed. Jan. 24 or Thu. Jan. 25, 2012 at 8 p.m. only! Seating 300-level. Tickets available only on pre-paid bases at the OCEA Special Events office. Tickets must be pre-paid by June 30, 2011. Pageant of the Masters: $43/Person. Tickets are good for the show on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 8:30p.m. Main tier right, rows B-E.

OUT OF AREA Tickets at Work: Discount admissions on a variety of attractions nationwide. Check www.oceamember.org for current details. Offers only available online.

So Cal Attractions Aquarium of the Pacific: $17/Adult; $10/Child ages 3-11 (Reg. $24.95 & $12.95). Tickets expire 11-30-11. Online tickets available. BOOMERS! (FAMILY FUN CENTERS): $15/Person (Reg. $29.99). Catalina Flyer: $54/Adult; $40/Child ages 3-12 (Reg. $66.50 & $51). Reservation required. Tickets expire 12-31-11. Catalina Express: $56/Adult; $46/Child ages 3-12 (Reg. $66.50 & $51). Blackout dates: Jul. 2-4; Sept. 3-5, 2011. Tickets expire 12-31-11. Discovery Science Center: $11/Adult; $8/Child ages 3-17 (Reg. $12.95 & $9.95). Online tickets available. K1 Speed: $15/Person (Reg. $25.95). Drivers must be at least 4’11”. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum: $19/Adult; $12/Child ages 4-14 (Reg. $25 & $18). Tickets expire 12-31-11. Offer only available online. Newport Landing Whale Watching: $15/Adult; $10/Junior ages 3-12 (Reg. $30 & 25); Visit OCEA website for more information. Tickets not sold at the OCEA Special Events office. Discount available upon reservation and checking. OCEA membership card required. Segerstrom Center for the Arts (formerly OC Performing Arts): Check www.oceamember.org for current details. Offer only available online.

Sports Davey’s Locker Sportfishing: 1/2 day: $30/Adult; $25/Junior ages 3-12 (Reg. $40 & $33). 3/4 day: $52/Adult; $45/Junior ages 3-12 (Reg. $69 & $59); Visit OCEA website for more information. Tickets not sold at the OCEA Special Events office. Discount available upon reservation and checking. OCEA membership card required.

Water parks Knott’s Soak City: $22/Adult; $20/Child ages 3-11 and Senior 62+ (Reg. $26.99 & $21.99). Tickets available at the OCEA Special Events office at the end of May. Online tickets available. Raging Waters: Single-day admission: $23/Person ages 3 & up (Reg. $36.99). Season Pass: $49.99/Person ages 3 & up (Reg. $64.99). Online tickets available. Wild Rivers: $21.50/Adult; $14.50/Child 3-9 (Reg. $34.98 & $19.98). Tickets expire on the end of the season (September). Online tickets available.

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Special savings for OCEA members! Check OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, for full details. Automotive & Car Rentals The Red Book: New cars at fleet prices! For details, go to www.redbook4autos.com or call (800) 422-4561. Avis: Save up to 15% off regular rates through Tickets-At-Work Corporate Program. Corporate code: D472600. Call (800) 698-5685. Budget: Up to 25% savings on selected cars through Tickets-At-Work Corporate Program. Corporate code: X989202. Call (800) 455-2848. Dollar Rent-A-Car: Call (800) 800-3665 to find out more! Corporate code: CH0415. Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 10% off regular price! Call (800) 736-8222. Corporate code: 32E8228. Hertz: 5% off daily and weekly rentals! Join Hertz #1 Gold Club online and save more! Corporate code: 1335448. Call (800) 654-8216. Thrifty Car Rental: Great savings through Tickets-At-Work Corporate Program! Call (800) 847-4389. Corporate code 0010229234. Wheeler’s Auto Service: 10% off all parts and labor. Walking distance from downtown Santa Ana. Call (714) 543-4689 and ask for William.

Candies, Flowers & More Cherry Moon Farms: 15% discount on hundreds of orchard-fresh gifts that make every occasion special. For more information call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA. Personal Creations: 15% discount on a variety of personalized gifts, perfect for any occasion. For more information call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA. ProFlowers.com: 15% discount on a variety of gifts for all your personal and corporate occasions! Same-day delivery available! Call (800) 210-2279 to place your order. Corporate code: OCEA. Red Envelope: 15% discount on a unique and wide-ranging collection of thoughtful gifts for every occasion. To order over the phone, call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA. Shari’s Berries: 15% discount on high quality hand-dipped berries, luxurious cheesecakes and gourmet baked goods. Call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA. See’s Candy: Gift certificates good for 1 lb. at any See’s store! OCEA-members price $14 (Reg. $16.10). Certificates are available at the OCEA Special Events office by cash or ATM/debit card.

Chiropractic & Dental Services Orthodontic Office of Mark J. Weisenberg, DDS, MS: Excellent discounts on Invisalign treatments and orthodontic braces. Delta Dental provider. Located in Villa Park. To schedule your appointment, call (714) 974-9000.

Cosmetics & Skin Care Avon: 10% off plus FREE shipping & gift for all online orders. Visit www.youravon.com/leticialopez. Mary Kay: 10% discount on all products. Contact www.marykay.com/jpadore or (949) 559-8022 for a brochure and details for an extra 10% discount on “Last Chance” items.

Entertainment & Travel Tickets-At-Work: Up to 40% off a variety of nationwide shows such as Cirque du Soleil, Broadway, Las Vegas and more! Please log on to the OCEA website (www.oceamember.org) for full list of attractions! Great savings! You must be registered on OCEA’s website to receive discounts.

Family Entertainment Irvine Lanes: Various discounts are now available to OCEA members at the Irvine Lanes! Visit www.oceamember.org for more information and applicable coupons. Irvine Lanes is located at 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. For more details please call (949) 786-9625. Kids bowl free all summer by signing up with the Irvine Lanes Kids Bowl Free program. Each registered chid recieves two free games per day all summer. Information: www.kidsbowlfree. com/irvine

Home Improvement Apache Tile & Stone: Over 15 years experience installing tile, stone and laminate flooring. Professional, fast and affordable service. OCEA members receive free estimates and 15% off total installation! References furnished upon request. Call Jose Morales at (714)579-9514 today.

Jewelry Teresa’s Jewelers: Great deals on a variety of contemporary jewelry styles! Call the Jewelers at (714) 834-9277.

Party Rentals OC Fun Party Rentals: Looking for a jumper rental company that offers safe, clean, affordable, and great-looking jumpers? OCEA members receive 15% discount! For more information call (714) 914-7159, email OCFunPartyRentals@gmail.com, or visit their website www.OCFunRentals.com.

Purchase tickets: To order by mail, please include: 1) name and phone number, 2) letter stating your ticket order, and 3) check payable to OCEA for the full amount of the ticket order plus $6.40 for shipping and handling. Send orders to: Special Events, OCEA, 830 N. Ross

Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Checks for over $500 not accepted. Ticket sales are final. Sorry, no refunds or exchanges. Please allow sufficient time! Mailed ticket orders are generally processed within five business days of receiving the order. Sorry, OCEA makes no guarantees

Ride N Glide Rentals: Silly Racers – Slide and Glide bumper cars to rent for children’s party! Guaranteed to entertain children for hours! Best for entertainment for 3-10-year-olds. 30% off your party rental to OCEA members! For more information call Carlos Flores at (562) 665-4474 or email him at janetcarlos00@msn.com (please put “silly racers” in the subject area).

Pet care United Pet Care: Affordable veterinary savings programs guarantees savings of 20-50% on every veterinary visit! United Pet Care California, 24361 El Toro Rd., Suite 280, Laguna Woods, CA 92653. Phone: (949) 916-7374 Fax: (949) 916-7376. Taking your pet to the vet has never been easier, or more affordable!

Photography Artistic Bridals & Portraits Photography: 15% off wedding photography & event plans from their already low prices. OCEA members-only plan is also available! Visit www.nemo4u.com to view samples of work. Call Mike Nemeth at (949) 496-4559 today! Kalaidecam Photography: 15% off when customer mentions the code “OCEA.” Visit www.kalaidecam.com for more information. Main Photo & Imaging Services: 20% off all your photo and digital needs! Visit www. mainphoto.com for more details. OC Image Services & Tip Wynn Photography: Log on to www.ocimageservices.com and www. tipwynn.com to view their professional images. Up to 25% off on selected plans! 30 Minute Photos Etc.: Online boutique photo service offers 40% off for all OCEA members’ orders. Corporate code: IRVINE.

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PartyLite: Light a candle and reclaim the magic of everyday life! 20% discount on all purchases! Please contact Adrienne Ponce at (562) 333-8025 or visit her website www.PartyLite. biz/ButterflyDelyte. Wagstaff Music: 25% off DJ services! For more details call Bryan Wagstaff at (714) 437-7712.

Vacations Club Med Vacations and Cruises: 30% to 50% off on last-minute vacation packages! Contact LaVonne Campbell at (714) 991-7222 to schedule your trip. SCAT Travel: Offers substantial discounts on a variety of exciting cruises exclusively for OCEA members. Contact Sandy Cuny at (714) 669-9019 or by email scunny69803@aol.com.

Wellness Lindora: Look great and feel great in just 10 weeks! Free Consultation and Assessment! 10% off Lindora’s Nutritional Products and Support Tools; 20% off Booster Injections; 25% off Personalized Weight Loss Clinic Programs as well as 24/7 Online Support System; 50% off Lab Work. To receive a discount you need to provide your OCEA membership card and photo ID. Visit www.lindora.com/partners/ocea or call (800) LINDORA for more details.

Wireless Sprint: Save 18% on select regularly priced monthly service plans (requires twoyear agreement). Visit www.sprint.com/ californialocalgovernment for details. If you are an existing customer, please call (866) 853-4931 to inquire about your discount. Corporate id: GLLCA_WSC_ZZZ. For more information contact Spring Public Sector Sales Rep., Karen Patton via email karen.patton@sprint.com.

Close to My Heart: 15% off your first order for OCEA members. For discount information contact Andrea Lewis at (714) 777-1170 or via email at writetodre@hotmail.com.

T-Mobile: 15% discount on qualifying monthly recurring charges for the OCEA members and their families! Promotion code: 13302; Promotion code: 13302TMOFAV. Discount Contact: (877) 453-8824.

Digital Personal Publishing: Great savings on story-booking to cherish for years to come! Professional consultation offered by Melodie Jones at (714) 401-0926 or melodiejones@flash.net.

Verizon: Save 15% on select monthly plans. Apply online using Government Employee Program E-Code EMD70.Discount Contact: www.verizonwireless.com/getdiscount.

Special Occasions The Pampered Chef: Colleen Holland, Independent Consultant, (714) 496-9814. Shop at www.pamperedchef.biz/gramaskitchen. Quality tools for food preparation and entertaining. Free shipping and delivery for all OCEA Members. You must call Colleen directly for this offer.

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Classified ads are a free service to all members. Only members may submit ads. Ads may be edited or rejected by OCEA. Notify Niyaz Pirani if you wish to cancel your ad or regarding corrections or other changes. Mail your classified ads to Niyaz Pirani at OCEA Headquarters, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, fax them to (714) 835-7654 or email them to npirani@oceamember.org. Apartment Rentals

Two bedroom apartment in Garden Grove, near Crystal Cathedral. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage with opener. Available June 1. $1150/month, $800 deposit. Information: Bill, 714-971-0263. 5/11 Two-story condo in Santa Ana, near Santa Ana College and Civic Center. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, one-car detached garage with an additional parking space, approximately 1,050 sq. ft. Utilities included, except electricity. $1,600.00/month plus deposit. Information: 714-961-8073. 09/10

2007 Honda Accord SE (Special Edition). White exterior/tan interior. 58,000 miles. A/C, 6-CD changer, power doors, power windows, power steering, cruise control. Great condition, no accidents, runs great and drives smooth! Just purchased and realized car is too small for my family. Information: Lynn, 714-457-4309. 12/10 1994 Cadillac El Dorado V8. 76,000 miles. excellent mechanical condition. Asking $6,500. Information: 714-319-3754. 03/10 CARPOOLERS NEEDED

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Apartment sale. Items from 1-bedroom apartment include white kitchen refrigerator, appliances, white table and 4 black chairs, tan sofa, chair with footrest, white coffee table, coat rack, white corner TV stand, 19” TV, DVD player, portable stereos, stationary bike, corner desk, bookshelves, queen bed and white dresser. Best offers. Information: Katherine, 949-244-8716 or ideation01@yahoo.com. 05/11 1997 Mariah Shabah 180/SE 18’ Open Bow Family Ski Boat. Trailer length: With Tounge 23’3” Without Tounge 20’10” Trailer Width:8’2”. Horse Power 190; Lockable Ski Storage; Draft Drive Down 34”; Bimini Top; Draft Drive Up 17”; Digital Depth Gauge; Fuel Capacity 30 Gallons; Swim Ladder; Transom Dead Rise 18 degrees; Trim Gauge; Freeboard Bow 3’; Tilt Wheel; Freeboard Aft 2’10”; Compass; Beam 7’8”; AM/FM cassette; Wiring connection flat 4-plug; Dock lines; Hitch ball required 2”; Anchor; Swim platform; Custom tow cover; Passenger capacity 9; Swivel chairs; Sterndrive/motor; 2 built-in coolers; MerCruiser Alpha One V-6, 4.3 liter; high-flow bilge pump; all accessories included. Information: 949-322-0713 or bblevine@cox.net. 01/11 Baby items. Bright Stars bouncer chair with music, pink, $25; Summer Infant Sleeper, white, $30; Swing/Infant Seat (sitting and music only, swing does not work), brown/green, $30; Infant sling/carrier, black/white, $15. Included with purchase: 1 bag of gently-used baby girl clothing, 0-6 months old. Information: Jane, janethargan@gmail.com. 01/11 Women’s designer suits. Sizes 4-8, large selection of pant suits/skirt suits, $50 each. Variety of colors. Information: Lynn, 714-865-3646. 01/11

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Retired Employees Association. Join the Retired Employees Association. Participate for only $1.00 a month. Information: 714-840-3995,fax 714-840-7189, email reaoc@reaoc.org or www.reaoc.org. Orange County Office on Aging. Free information on services for older adults, 800-510-2020.

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St. John Knits estate sale. Women’s size 10, large selection of dresses, suits/ pant suits, jump suits. Variety of colors. Information: 714-319-3754 or icianfw@ earthlink.net. 03/10

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One-on-one dog training. Avoid costly flooring replacement because of staining, keep the neighbors happy and stop the barking. Make dog walking fun, not a ‘drag!’ Your dog can be trained! Information: Shaleen, 714-623-0904. 3/11 vacation rentals

Cabo San Lucas suites. Several units at the world class Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos and Pueblo Bonito Rose Resort in Cabo San Lucas. They are some of the most sought-after resorts on the beach in Cabo, with excellent beachfront or marinaside restaurants and nightlife within walking distance. Full access to amenities includes full service spa with gym, sauna and massage, swimming pool, tennis, water sports, casual and gourmet dining and free private parking and 24-hour security. The following units are available: Presidential suite. Available Dec. 5-12. 1,500 sq. ft. suite includes a 40-foot balcony overlooking the Sea of Cortez. $1,600/week. Master suite. Available July 4-11. 900 sq. ft. suite includes a separate bedroom with 2 baths; sleeps 6. $1,150/week. Junior suite. Available for your choice of dates. 575 sq. ft. suite includes 2 queen beds; sleeps 4. $900/week. Also: Junior suite in Cabo San Lucas. Available July 3-10; $950 per week at ME Cabo, formerly known as Melia. Located on Medano Beach, a short walking distance from restaurants and marina hot spots. Resort features a beautiful pool area with cabanas and poolside bar. Resort features recently redecorated units, tennis court, restaurant and nightclub. Information: Howard, 714-313-1290 or hsnitowsky@hotmail.com. 4/11 Cabin in Lake Arrowhead. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath. Off Hwy 18, close to Lake Arrowhead Village and Blue Jay. 13 miles to Snow Valley Ski Resort. $125.00/ night. Information: Stacey, 714-469-0896 or Ssalmon15@aol.com. 4/11 Cabin in Big Bear Lake. 2 bedrooms, dining room, living room, full kitchen, gas BBQ, TV/VCR/DVD, fireplace. Linens/towels included. Near ski slopes. $95/night (Sun-Thurs), $125 (Fri-Sat). Information: Sly, 714-686-9790 or email sleye1@ sbcglobal.net. 11/10 Felipe Marina Resort & Spa timeshare, for sale or rent. Located 5 hours from O.C. in Baja California. Great destination for families or just to get away and play. Beautiful clear warm beaches, great food location nearby, a lot of water sports also know for its great dirt race tracks and most important is the friendly town’s people. This is a two-bedroom on its own private beach for members only. Also offering 2 year membership to RCI for World wide exchange travel. Sacrifice for $5K paid over $17K. Please contact: dnaluvjesus@sbcglobal.net. 03/10

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