Most of us find it so easy to express our gratitude and appreciation for event, moments,

and situations that happen in our lives. Saying “thank you” seems to come naturally to us. We feel grate-ful and blessed to have a home to live in, and to have a family so healthy and with satisfactory conditions of existence. Even corporations are thankful for loyal workers who, day by day, give their best to make their businesses so successful.

We are actually taught to cultivate a spirit of thankfulness almost from birth, with the kisses of our family and friends, their expressions of love, and their desire to cradle the newborns in their arms all day. And as children learn to emulate and maintain such attitude throughout their lives, they see improvements in their physical and emotional health. As an African proverb says, “Thankfulness is its own reward.” It is always proper to express our genuine thankfulness for a good act from a benefactor. And most of us find it easier if that bene-factor is the Deity of our faith.

But some people, caught in a mo-ment of grace, do not find it easy to express their inner experiences of the moment. Some are overwhelmed by the experience; others may not even comprehend fully what is going on

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If the winter months have left you weary andyearning for a summer vacation, now is the

perfect time to start planning your getaway.With many children and grandchildren homefrom school, summer is the perfect time tospend a lazy day at the beach or lounging by thepool. Given the popularity of summer timetravel, planning ahead will allow you to fully enjoya stress-free summer vacation.

Whether you are planning to head over-seas or go on a weeklong getaway this summer,it is best to start your vacation travel planning assoon as possible. If you’re traveling with yourfamily, be sure to accommodate everyone’sschedule ahead of time to avoid last-minutebooking changes. Be sure to include your petsand home in your plans—make arrangementsfor a house sitter or pet care ahead of time.

Consider discussing your travel plans witha travel agent—a travel agent can ensure thatevery aspect of your vacation is taken care of,including airfare, a car rental and a hotel room,if needed.

Keep an Eye on the Price: With the in-creasing popularity of flash sales sites, the travelindustry is no exception. While flash sites do notoffer the convenience of booking a ticket that

adheres to your specifications, keeping track ofsome travel flash sales might allow you to savebig on your travel arrangements. If you haveflexibility regarding travel destinations and traveldates, be sure to keep an eye on travel flash salesites. Some of the sites Fodor’s recommendsinclude: Spire.com; SniqueAway.com;

For this month’s El PuebloQuiz, please identify the

year in which the Los AngelesUnion Station first opened itsdoors to passengers. Onelucky winner with the correctanswer will win two AMCGold movie tickets from arandom drawing. Good luck,readers! Please send your an-swers by April 7 toLilit.Berberyan@acebsa.org.

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11TRAVELSymi, Greece

6COMMUNITYSome Powerful Quotes of Thankfulness and Gratitude

EL PUEBLO QUIZWhat’s the ANSWER?

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Good luck El Pueblo Read-ers! Please send your answers regarding Questions 1 and 2 to: elpueblo@acebsa.org by November 5, 2017.

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FEELING OF WORTH

Question 1:A man had nine children, all born at regular intervals, and the sum of the squares of their ages was equal to the square of his own. What was the age of each? Every age was an exact number of years.

Question 2: A homeowner contracted with a company to plant new trees in his pear orchard. The young trees were ar-ranged by the company in rows, so as to form a square, and it was found that there were 146 trees unplanted. To en-large the square by an extra row each way, the homeowner had to purchase 31 additional trees.

alize that there are people who see and know the best in us to appreci-ate them.

The obverse of such thankful-ness is when we neglect to appre-ciate the goodness in others, or

at the time of benevolence, whilst all that some can do is mutter half-heart-ed thankfulness, until they realize the selflessness of their benefactors. But the best way of showing our thankful-ness will always be the ability to com-municate our emotions, feelings, our

inner experiences of the moment, truth-fully.

Whenever we are appreciated, we are filled with the sense of our own value, that we are useful to others, that we are worthy of being respected and loved. It is always heartwarming to re-

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Spending their days hunched over phones, tablets or computers and their free time at spin class or playing sports, millennials are the next gen-eration poised to experience chronic pain. Millennials say acute and chron-ic pain are already interfering with their quality of life.

But while older generations are more likely to turn to medication for pain relief, millennials’ preferred method is lifestyle changes such as exercising, eating right, quitting smoking and losing weight, accord-ing to a nationwide survey commis-

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- Don’t Let the Flu……Bug You this Year

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sioned by the American Society of Anes-thesiologists (ASA).

The survey found that millennials were half as likely as baby boomers to have turned to opioids to manage pain, and 1 in 5 millennials regret that they used the highly addictive painkillers.

But while the results reflect a positive trend, they also reveal a knowledge gap. The survey found many millennials were:

• More likely to obtain opioids inappro-priately. Ten percent of millennials (ag-es 18-36) obtained opioids through another household member’s pre-

scription, compared to 3 percent of Gen Xers (37-52), 1 percent of baby boomers (53-71) and none of the si-lent generation (72-92).

• More likely to think it’s OK to take an opioid without a prescription. Nearly 30 percent of millennials thought it was OK to take an opioid without a prescription, compared to 20 per-cent of Gen Xers, 12 percent of baby boomers and 3 percent of the silent generation.

• Less likely to dispose of leftover opi-oids safely. In fact, 1 in 5 millennials said they “did not know” the best way to safely dispose of opioids, and only 37 percent were aware that a collec-tion center at a local police station, hospital pharmacy or drug store was the best method of disposal.“It’s encouraging that millennials see

the value of opting for safer and often more effective methods of managing pain,” said ASA President Dr. Jeffrey Plagenhoef, “But clearly they are in need of further education because us-ing opioids initially to treat pain can turn into a lifelong struggle with addiction.”

Learning how to manage pain is vital: 75 percent of millennials say they have had acute pain (which comes on sud-denly and lasts less than three months) and nearly 60 percent have experi-enced chronic pain (which lasts longer than three months). The source of that pain is reflective of millennials’ lifestyle, including technology use, migraines and sports injuries.

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Commissioner Wilkinson moved to approve Option 3, which was seconded by Commissioner Chao, but the motion failed to gain a majority vote. Upon a second vote, the Board unanimously (on a 6-0 vote) approved the staff’s recom-mendation of a 7.25% rate of return and a 3.00% inflation rate, with another review in 2018.

LACERSBENEFITS2018 Maximum Health Subsidy

and Reimbursement Amounts. In September, the Board approved the maximum health subsidy and reimburse-ment amounts for 2018 as follows:

• A maximum medical plan premium subsidy of $1,790.80 for Tier 1 Discre-tionary and Vested Retired Members, under age 65, or enrolled in Medicare Part B only;

• A maximum reimbursement of $1,790.80 for Tier 1 Discretionary and Vested Retired Members, under age 65, or enrolled in Medicare Part B only, participating in the Medical Re-imbursement Program;

• A maximum reimbursement of $542.51 for Tier 1 Discretionary and Vested, and Tier 3 Retired Members,

INVESTMENTSPortfolio Value. Our Portfolio is

back up to another high water mark of $16.70 billion, as of the end of Sep-tember 2017, and things are still going well with the Portfolio. The chart below shows the Total Fund Performance of each asset’s value as of the end of September.

ECONOMICASSUMPTIONSANDASSUMEDRATEOFRETURN

The Board approved a new as-sumed rate of return, based on the report from LACERS’ Actuary, Segal Consulting. This matter came before the Board two earlier times, but the Board needed more time to review the various models presented.

As a reminder, the current assumed rate of return is 7.5%. Pension funds across the country are reducing their assumed rates of return, because of long-term economic forecasts. Indeed, recently both of our sister funds, Police and Fire, and DWP, reduced their as-sumed rates of return to 7.25%.

Segal presented three options for the Board to consider: 1) a 7.00% as-sumed rate of return and a 3.00% as-sumed inflation rate; 2) a 7.25% as-

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sumed rate of return and a 3.00% assumed inflation rate; and 3) a 7.00% assumed rate of return and a 2.75% as-sumed inflation rate.

All options would impact the General Fund by increasing the City’s contribu-tion to the Plan. Option 1 would impact the General Fund by $102 million; Op-tion 2 would impact the General Fund by $41 million; and Option 3 would im-pact the General Fund by $56 million.

LACERS’ staff recommendation was to adopt an assumed rate of return of 7.25%, and an inflation assumption of 3.00%, contingent upon further re-view in 2018, after an asset allocation exercise is conducted with the new General Plan Consultant, NEPC. Other-wise, staff recommended an assumed rate of return of 7.00% and a 3.00% as-sumed rate of inflation, with no further review in 2018.

TOTALFUNDPERFORMANCE

Asset ClassMarket Value

(in millions)

Actual (Percent to Total Fund)

Target Minimum Maximum

United States Equity

$ 4,393.4 26.3% 24.0% 19.0% 29.0%

Non-United States Equity

$ 5,396.0 32.3% 29.0% 24.0% 34.0%

Fixed Income $ 2,769.8 16.6% 19.0% 15.0% 22.0%Credit Opportunities

$ 804.1 4.8% 5.0% 0.0% 10.0%

Private Equity $ 1,640.9 9.8% 12.0% N/A N/AReal Assets (includes Private Real Estate and

Public Real Assets)

$ 1,577.4 9.4% 10.0% 2.0% 8.0%

Cash (includes cash account and transition account)

$ 127.3 .08% 1.0% 0.0% 2.0%

Total Value $ 16,708.9 100%

enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B, and participating in the Medical Pre-mium Reimbursement Program; and

• A maximum dental subsidy of $44.60 for Tier 1 and Tier 3 Retired Mem-bers.Anthem Defrayal. Based on An-

them’s year-end accounting, there was a surplus in premium payments paid to Anthem. This means that a one-month premium defrayal will be implemented in 2018.

OPENENROLLMENTMEETINGSLACERS’ 2018 Open Enrollment

period is from October 15 through No-vember 15. Open Enrollment meetings began last month and there are two more meetings scheduled this month--whereby you can talk to your health plan representatives and LACERS staff. Meeting dates, times, and locations for November meetings are listed below:San PedroThursday, November 2, 2017 - 10 a.m.DoubleTree Hotel2800 Via Cabrillo MarinaSan Pedro, CA 90731

Las VegasThursday, November 9, 2017 - 10 a.m. The Orleans Hotel4500 West Tropicana Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89103

FUTUREBOARDMEETINGSNovember 14, 2017, 10:00 A.M., LACERS Ken Spiker Boardroom, 202 West First Street, Suite 500, Los Ange-les, California 90012. November 28, 2017, 10:00 A.M., LACERS Ken Spiker Boardroom, 202 West First Street, Suite 500, Los Ange-les, California 90012.

About the author: Gwendolyn Poin-dexter is a retired Managing Assistant City Attorney with the City of Los Ange-les, attends the meetings of the LACERS Board of Administration, and reports on significant actions of the Board and on LACERS activities in the LACERS Up-date articles.

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everyone to avoid high-touch areas, as much as possible.

What are “high-touch” areas? In a healthcare setting, Zimmerman defines high-touch surfaces as anything that multiple people will likely touch during their visit. Some high-touch surfaces are hard to avoid, such as door handles and chair armrests. That’s why it’s wise to wash hands often and use hand sani-tizer when necessary. But, there are other high-touch areas you can avoid, such as:l Magazines. These are nearly im-

possible to disinfect--once they have been contaminated. Don’t pick them up while you’re waiting.

l Toys. Bring your own toys to help prevent your child from picking up an illness from another child.

l Restrooms. They can harbor lots of pathogens, unless cleaned often. If you must go, limit touching surfac-

Wellness, Health & Nutrition

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As we grow older, the functions of many of our principal organs dete-riorate, as changes occur in our cells, causing changes in organ appearances and functions. Apotosis occurs when old cells die off, restricting the proper functioning of the organ. The eye, fol-lowed by the ear, and most internal or-gans experience gradual, but continu-ous decline with age.

Age-Related Macular DegenerationBy Gracious Imbeah

Holiday gatherings are fraught with peril. The aver-age Thanksgiving meal is 3,000 calories, according to the American Council on Exercise. Alcohol con-sumption is heavier than usual. Frantic travel agen-das often result in forget-ting to pack medications. A houseful of diverse person-alities creates stress for the host family.

“Overindulging, traveling and the stress of entertaining have health conse-quences,” said Niten Singh, MD, a mem-ber of the Society for Vascular Surgery. “After Thanksgiving dinner, hospital emergency rooms brim with overstuffed and over-served guests.”

Heavy alcohol consumption can trig-ger a condition known as Holiday Heart Syndrome. This is an abnormal heart rhythm also referred to as atrial fibrilla-tion. Persons who experience this con-dition have an increased risk of stroke.

Heart palpitations, dizziness, short-ness of breath and chest discomfort are stroke symptoms. Often, stroke patients exhibit one or more of these risk factors:

l Blood pressure over 135/85l Cigarette smoking l Heavy alcohol consumption l High cholesteroll Diabetesl Not exercising half hour dailyl High sodium (salt) diet l Blood circulation problems

where examination reveals the pres-ence of yellow deposits beneath the ret-ina; (2) At the Intermediate AMD stage, there may be some loss of vision--with larger pigment changes in the retina; and (3) With the Late AMD stage, vision loss is noticeable. The cause of Macu-lar Degeneration is not known, but it is more common in Caucasians, than Afri-can-Americans or Hispanics.

Early detection is very important to help reduce the risk, as there are no known cures. Your risk factor is reduced if you don’t smoke, and maintain a healthy diet that is high in antioxidants, and perform regular exercise to keep your cholesterol and blood pressure at healthy levels. People with a family his-tory of AMD are usually at a higher risk. So, get your eyes examined regularly. (www.nei.nih.gov).

About the author: Gracious Imbeah is the Publisher and Managing Editor of Mannebiz Publications, the Publisher of Africa’s Home News, as well as Ghana Muntie. He also wrote for Examiner.com as Poverty Examiner, covering the Ante-lope Valley area.

Don’tLettheFlu……BugYouthisYear

Flu season is upon us, and many healthcare facilities are urging you to start preparing now with vaccines. Ironically, one of the places where you need to be careful is at the doctor’s office or healthcare clinic.

The number of people in and out of clinics, this time of year, increases the chance that some-one will leave behind a harmful pathogen. Being in close prox-imity with people who may al-ready have the flu, can put you and your family at risk. You can reduce this risk by following some sim-ple instructions from healthcare clean-ing experts.

“Healthcare-acquired infections can be a threat to everyone, especially the elderly and young children,” said Steve Zimmerman, Director of Healthcare Ser-vices for ServiceMaster Clean, one of the nation’s leading cleaning and jani-torial service providers. “Most facilities do a good job of sanitizing their waiting areas, but sick people can spread their illnesses through the touch of a door, magazine, or pen-- leaving you vulner-able to pick up germs you can’t see.”

The Centers for Disease Control es-timate that 9 million to 35 million people will get the flu each year; approximately 140,000 to 710,000 will be hospitalized because of it; and, 12,000 to 56,000 will die from the illness. The CDC recom-mends a vaccination each year for those six months of age and older.

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Loss of bone density results in osteo-porosis, where the bones break easily because of weakness. Decreasing lev-els of growth hormones and testoster-one affect muscle strength and mass, as the muscles are not stimulated well for development. Hearing high-pitched sounds become difficult with age, also, and words become very hard to under-stand. These are virtually inevitable situ-ations in life.

But what affects most elderly peo-ple, more psychologically, is the loss of vision. It is the undeniable sign that one has aged. The lens of the eye usu-ally stiffens, making it difficult to focus on objects, and when it grows denser, it makes it impossible to see in a dim light. And when the lens become yellow with aging, it affects how we see color, as they look less bright and their contrast so difficult to differentiate. This makes reading black letters printed on a blue background difficult, or reading blue let-ters nearly impossible.

But the leading cause of blindness in older Americans is what is known as Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). This occurs when the macula, or the part of the retina responsible for our central vision, is damaged. This is the black layer of the eye responsible for recording the images we see and sending them onwards to the brain. It controls our ability to read, continue driving, recognizing faces, and seeing colors.

There are two types of Macular De-generation: Wet and Dry, or exudative and atrophic. There are three stages of degeneration: (1) The Early AMD stage

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FromHolidayDinnerTabletoEmergencyRoom

Strokes are the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. -- 137,000 Americans died of stroke in 2010, according to the National Vital Statistics Report.

“We see a lot of stroke patients dur-ing the holiday season,” said Dr. Singh. A 2004 study in the medical journal “Circu-lation” reported that there are 5 percent more heart-related deaths during the holiday season.

Daily exercise, a healthy diet, not smoking and a healthy body weight are proactive measures against vascular dis-ease. Non-invasive tests can screen for vascular disease, and medications can help control it.

“The holidays are a perfect time to an-nounce to family and friends your deci-sion to cut back on calories, alcohol and cigarettes,” said Dr. Singh. “Then, invite them to join you on a new holiday tradi-tion -- after-dinner walks.”

Additional vascular health information is available at www.VascularWeb.org.

Source: www.newsusa.com

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For dog owners, your pet is often your world and there are few things more spe-cial than the bond you share. From play-time to mealtime, you never settle for “good enough,” and your dog’s health is no different.

When it comes to nutrition, every dog has specific needs and you know them best. Each dog is unique and his or her food should be as well.

When deciding which dog food works best for your pet, keep personalized foods like Just Right by Purina in mind, which can help address your dog’s unique needs. It combines your firsthand knowl-edge with nutritional expertise to create the best dog food blend for your dog. By answering just a few questions about your pet’s breed size, eating habits and more, you can create a personalized blend of food that includes your dog’s name, pho-to and feeding recommendation that gets shipped directly to your door.

“Every pet is an individual and that in-cludes how we feed them,” said veterinar-ian Dr. Marty Becker, a 17-year veteran of “Good Morning America” and founder of Fear Free. “A highly personalized diet tuned to their specific needs and com-bined with plenty of exercise and regular veterinary care can dramatically impact their nutrition, health and wellbeing.”

Feeding your dog personalized food could help yield these five benefits:

1 Healthy skin and coatBy providing important details about

your dog’s skin and its needs, certain in-gredients can be included in order to avoid dry and itchy skin. Omega-3 fatty acids

“I may not be where I want to be, but I’m thankful for not being where I used to be.”

Habeeb Akande

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“Thankfulness creates grati-tude which generates content-ment that causes peace.”

Todd Stocker

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“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough”

Oprah Winfrey

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“Rest and be thankful.”

William Wordsworth

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“Be thankful for your allotment in an imperfect world. Though bet-ter circumstances can be imagined, far worse are nearer misses than you probably care to realize.”

Richelle E. Goodrich

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“You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abun-dance that exists in your life. And you will have set in mo-tion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you”

Sarah Ban Breathnach

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“Sometimes we focus so much on what we don’t have that we fail to see, appreciate, and use what we do have!”

Jeff Dixon

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“To witness miracles unfold in your experience, count your blessings and be thankful. Per-ceived small blessings accumu-late to be the most powerful.”

T.F. Hodge

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“The soul that gives thanks can find comfort in everything; the soul that complains can find comfort in nothing.”

Hannah Whitall Smith

from fish oil, along with vitamin A and lin-oleic acid, can help keep your pup’s skin refreshed and can give your dog’s coat the nourishment it needs to be shiny and healthy.

2 Ideal body conditionBeing the right weight can contribute

to a lot of different health factors, but hav-ing an ideal body condition can be about more than just the amount of food you feed your pet. The right amount of fats and proteins can help keep your dog right where he or she needs to be. Choosing a formula with chicken, salmon or lamb as the first ingredient can help your dog’s body feel strong and healthy with their high amounts of protein. Just as impor-tant, each dog has different metabolisms and different caloric needs, so personal-ized feeding instructions like those offered by Just Right by Purina can help your dog reach his or her ideal body condition.

3 Joint health and mobility

Many dogs are often on the move – walking, running and playing. Having healthy bones and joints can support your dog’s overall health, especially in devel-oping puppies, large breeds and senior dogs. Choosing a formula with proper amounts of calcium and phosphorus can help support joints and bones.

4 Brain developmentPuppies need all the help they can get

when it comes to growing and supporting life-long health. Giving them foods that include nutrients like DHA that support brain and vision development can inspire your puppy’s curiosity about the world.

5 Active lifestyleOverall, diet has a big impact on pro-

viding the nutrients needed to energize your dog every day, all day long, and in-gredients in their food can provide the complete and balanced pet nutrition that helps promote an all-around active life-style.

Young or old, big or small, every dog’s nutritional needs are unique. For more helpful tips and ways to benefit your dog at mealtime, visit justrightpetfood.com.

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“Those who are truly grateful are deeply moved by the privi-lege of living.”

Auliq-Ice

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“It’s not about some principled debate as to whether I should fo-cus on what I have, or on what I don’t have. Rather, it’s about being thankful that I have the privilege to enjoy the former, and the opportu-nity to contemplate the latter.”

Craig D. Lounsbrough

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“Walk together. Feel the heart beats. Experience the presence. This is how to be thankful.”

Amit Ray

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“We all go through hard times in life. It’s a part of being alive and it’s the reality we all have to deal with. There are times we forget our value as a person because we are so blinded with these thoughts of loneliness, emptiness and ego. Somewhere along the road we be-come numbed with all the frustra-tions and dissatisfaction. But life itself isn’t always about darkness and sadness, Life is also filled with colors and that makes it beauti-ful. Along this path of darkness there’s always light waiting to be seen by our daunted hearts. Our heart is gifted to see this light. It may be hiding behind those cir-cumstances that we encounter; in a stranger we just met at an un-expected place; a family who has been always there but you just ig-nored because of your imperfect relationship with them; it might be a long time friend you have or a friend you just met. Open your heart and you will see how blessed you are to have them all in your life. Sometimes they are the light that shines your path in some dark phases of life. Don’t lose hope”

Chanda Kaushik

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“Life is a web of intersec-tions and choices. Your 1st choice is to recognize an in-tersection. Your 2nd choice is to be grateful for it.”

Ryan Lilly

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“It is easy to say I am thankful for the sweet and beautiful things in life: flower gardens, ice cream cones, diamond rings, dances un-der moonlight, children’s laughter, birdsongs, and the like. The chal-lenge is recognizing things of val-ue in the dark, sour, uglier parts of life. But if you look hard enough, you will find that even tough times offer pearls worthy of gratitude.”

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become angry and frustrated and judgmental at best. Virginia Salir writes about lack of workplace appreciation as follows, “Feelings of worth can flourish only in an at-mosphere where individual differ-ences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.”

Many lament the fact that we seem to be driven by an insatiable desire to own more, better, and faster, all the time. It is always good to take the time to count our blessings and maintain a spirit of thankfulness in all circumstances. Being

truthfully express our gratitude in an ac-ceptable manner. Whenever we fail to ob-serve the activities of the people around us, we cannot reflect on their usefulness to us to help appreciate them. This is common in relationships when people don’t feel loved enough, within teams, in internship situations, but especially at the workplace.

We spend most of our waking hours at the workplace, but some retire with no memories of great moments of apprecia-tion all through their working days. Most co-workers are distant in conversations and emotionally unavailable, and even when listening, view discussions of per-sonal experiences as time wasting, and

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grateful even makes us feel less bored and disillusioned with life, and also gives us the feeling of worthiness.

It is always good to express our thankfulness to people who deserve them to encourage them in their ac-

tions. And let us be thankful to all who give meaning to our exis-tence, whether family members, friends, co-workers, and anyone who has positive illusions about our worth to overlook our short-comings, even if it’s the Deity of our faith.

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Couldn’t find that birth certificate when you needed it? Or maybe it was your tax records for the last seven years that the IRS refused to believe really did get lost in a move?

As you recall the initial panic - - and subsequent fury if also forced to navigate some government bureaucracy for cop-ies - - think about whether it’s finally time to keep your promise about organizing your important financial and family documents.

After all, it’s summer, and a person can only stand so much sun and sand while waiting to see which TV show from the new fall line-up gets cancelled first.

And if you are going to get organized, you need to decide whether you’re ready to embrace the 21st century (in much the same way you did now-ubiquitous smart-phones) or stick to the more “vintage” practice of paying for either a bank secu-rity box or a locked fireproof box kept in your closet.

That said, know that even before Fi-delity Investments officially introduced it a year ago, Barron’s magazine gave the free, online storage service FidSafe - - Get it? “Fid Safe” - - five stars for being what it called “the first cloud-based safe deposit box we’ve seen that’s secure enough to organize everything from financial state-ments, insurance policies, and real estate records to a will, IRA beneficiaries, and even passwords.”

No, you don’t have to be a Fidelity cus-tomer to use it. However, your approach

to getting things in order should be the same no matter how you store things:

• Start by identifying the documents you need to keep, which can be a cleans-ing experience unto itself.

• Separate them by category. While you might not need all 10 of the ones some experts suggest, adding things like “medical history” and “legal docu-ments” to more obvious financial top-ics could be a good starting point.

• Tell a trusted family member or friend where everything is. “Having an effec-tive system in place cannot exist in a vacuum,” notes Andrew Peterson, FidSafe’s Vice President and Product Manager.Security-wise, FidSafe stands out

because of its end-to-end encryption -- meaning, your documents are scrambled both in transit, while uploading them, and on the site’s servers -- as well as its log-in protections.

That alone is pretty 21st century. You also get up to 5GB of storage, which is

enough to handle a heck of a lot of materi-al (including video of home upgrades, say, you want to memorialize for insurance purposes). And you can even add trusted contacts like family and advisors to share specific documents with.

Of course, if you’re not interested in being able to access your information anywhere via a web browser or iOS app, there’s always that fireproof box in your closet.

But, then, unlike FidSafe, the box won’t automatically transfer your docu-ments to a designee of your choice, af-ter your passing, so that loved ones are spared the trauma that FidSafe’s devel-oper has been quoted saying he strove to prevent: “People shared stories like, ‘My dad died, and my mom doesn’t know where anything is,’ and vice versa.”

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People in severe pain who don’t find relief through lifestyle changes can see a physician who specializes in pain management, such as a physician an-esthesiologist, to address pain before it interferes with quality of life.

To help all generations cope with pain, ASA offers the following tips:

• Take a break from devices and gam-ing. To avoid aches from smart-phone, tablet and gaming overuse, use devices at eye level instead of looking down for long periods of time, which puts strain on your neck and back. To avoid digital eye strain, look away from the screen every 20 seconds and don’t sit too close.

• Don’t be a weekend warrior. Wheth-er you plan to hit the basketball court after many years away or do Cross-Fit weekly, ease into it. Warm up your muscles and stretch to avoid pain and injury. If you think you’ve been injured, see a pain management spe-cialist right away.

• Remember to move. Whether you’re in the library studying or at a desk job, get up and move at least once an hour, if not more.

• Get healthy. Take charge of your health now and engage in healthy lifestyle changes before chronic pain sets in. Maintain a healthy weight and eat a balanced diet. Quit smok-ing.

• Take and dispose of opioids the right way. If prescribed opioids, ask questions about taking them appro-priately. If you have leftover opioids, dispose of them at a collection cen-ter at a local police station, hospital pharmacy or drugstore. This will en-sure that others who have not been prescribed the opioids do not have access to them.For more information about pain

treatment, visit the ASA’s pain man-agement page at www.asahq.org/whensecondscount.

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than what resulted from the University of Michigan’s “Fab Five” days, when years later it was revealed that a booster was paying star player Chris Webber. The result was the removal of the two Final Four banners the teams earned and a slew of sanctions.

It appeared that nobody learned the lesson; and, now, people are going to be paying dearly for it. On the bright side, perhaps this investigation is the wakeup call that college basketball needs to either: (a) clean up its act; or (b) have some serious discussions about award-ing players stipends, so that these types of things are less likely to occur.

The old adage, “If you ain’t cheat-ing, you ain’t trying,” rings true in this scenario; and, it’s unfortunate that the coaches and programs that are playing by the rules have been impacted by this--in one way or another.

What’s (or Who’s) Next?That’s the million dollar question.

This FBI probe is likely nowhere near being final, and there have been a lot of fishy recruitments that have taken place over the last several years. It would be unfair for both the programs and players potentially involved in these odd recruit-ments, to speculate about any wrong-doing; but, don’t think for a second that we’ve heard the last of this.

Let’s flashback for a moment to a year ago and the case of Brian Bowen, a “then” high-school standout, and Mc-Donald’s All-American out of La Lumiere School in Indiana. A product of Sagi-naw, Michigan, Bowen was largely con-sidered a heavy lean to attend Michigan State University. After all, head coach Tom Izzo had been recruiting him for years, and he would join his La Lumiere teammate Jaren Jackson as a commit-ment. As Bowen’s recruitment evolved, MSU became less and less of a possibil-ity. Arizona eventually emerged, Oregon got involved and, then, just last summer, Bowen surprised everyone by commit-ting to Rick Petino and Louisville.

Just a few months later, Bowen’s new head coach, Petino, would be placed on paid administrative leave--and later fired--as an FBI probe un-covered massive corruption in college basketball. And though Bowen wasn’t named directly, if you connect the dots, you can link Bowen’s Louisville commit-ment to a $100,000 bribe that “a recruit” took in return for a Letter of Intent over the summer.

As of the time of this writing, Petino hasn’t yet been charged with corruption and fraud. But Oklahoma State Assis-tant Lamont Evans, Auburn Assistant Chuck Person, Arizona’s Book Richard-son, and Tony Bland of USC have been

charged. This is in addition to six others, and don’t think for a second that all the dominoes have fallen quite yet. If you believe the rumor mill, more charges are coming--and it’s got much of the college basketball world on edge. One Arizona player has hired a lawyer amid the find-ings. Other future commits to the pro-grams involved have de-committed from the respective universities they planned to attend. Yeah, it’s a mess.

“If You Ain’t Cheatin’, You Ain’t Tryin’”

There’s no question that rumors of wrongdoing, recruiting violations, and boosters funneling money to recruits have been talked about within the inner circles of college basketball. In some cases, it was reality--just look no further

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL FBI PROBE CONFIRMS OUR WORST FEARS

by D. Willis | Contributing Columnist

The real loser in all of this is you, the college basketball fan. There’s yet to be a sporting event that can match the fun and excitement of March Madness ev-ery year, and while we’ve always heard whispers about cheating and wrongdo-ing, fans have always closed their eyes and turned a blind eye to it--thinking that coaches and programs were better than that. Turns out some of them were not. And, the fallout from this probe is something that’s likely going to stick with the college hoops world--for a very long time.

Let us know what you think at: elpueblo@acebsa.org. We would love to hear from you!

About the author: D. Willis is a free-lance Sports Writer and an avid sports enthusiast.

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Before we know it, the College Foot-ball Playoff will be set, the NFL playoffs will come into light, and we’ll be ready-ing for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. But for now, let’s take a brief look back at some of sports headlines we may have missed from earlier this fall.

Florida Gives Epic Sendoff to Tom Petty

Legendary rocker Tom Petty died after he went into cardiac arrest earlier this fall, and while various reflections and tributes have poured in from his mu-sical peers and celebrities, none were more awesome than what occurred in Gainesville, Florida, – Petty’s hometown – at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 7, when the Florida Gators took on LSU. (There’s a great internet video of the en-tire stadium rocking out to Petty’s song “I Won’t Back Down”). Godspeed, Tom Petty.

Are U-M Fans Running Out of Patience with Jim Harbaugh?

Following the then-No. 7 Michigan Wolverines’ 14-10 home loss to in-state rival Michigan State in early October, Jim Harbaugh is now 1-4 against the two ri-vals (MSU and Ohio State) that U-M has played during his three-season stint as head coach. He has also yet to develop a quarterback, hasn’t finished better than third in the Big Ten East Division, and still has likely Big Ten contenders Wisconsin and Ohio State in November of this year. With all of this being said, and with all the hype that Harbaugh has brought with him to Ann Arbor, are U-M fans starting to run out of patience with their $9 million dollar man? The cup-board certainly wasn’t bare when he ar-rived, and he has done nothing but rack up top recruiting classes in his tenure so far; so, just where are the results? What do you think? Is it time for U-M fans to start holding him to a higher standard, especially considering his salary and the athletic department’s commitment to football? Or does he just need more time?

Dolphins Coaching ScandalThere’s no question that coaches-

-regardless of sport and whether they’re coaching college or professional ath-letes, put in long hours during the sea-

son. After all, there’s film to review, practice to run, strategies to imple-ment, and a slew of coaching meetings and media obligations to adhere to. But, here’s a friendly memo to coaches everywhere who are struggling to keep up with the grind: Don’t record videos of yourselves snorting cocaine while you’re on the clock (or off the clock for that matter). Yes, as Miami Dolphins offensive line coach, Chris Foerster, recently discovered, videos often get leaked. And when the videos show you doing drugs, the end result is not going to be good. As you might come to ex-

NOVEMBER SPORTS ROUNDUPby D. Willis | Contributing Columnist

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pect, Foerster is no longer employed by the Dolphins. Let’s hope he can get the help that he needs.

Injuries Continue to Pile Up Among NFL Star Players

There’s a reason why NFL teams only play a game a week--the sport is physically demanding. But, this season has seemed like an especially brutal one, particularly when it comes to inju-ries to star players. Star players are the ones whose jerseys fans don and who sell the tickets. They also have a ton of influence on the communities that they play in. A case-in-point example is what J.J. Watt was able to do in raising money for Houston, following Hurricane Harvey. Now, Watt is out for the season after breaking his leg, the second con-secutive season he’ll miss significant time (remember last year, back surgery kept him out, but all of three games).

Then, one of the league’s best young receivers, Odell Beckham Jr., is also likely out for the season--after breaking his ankle. We get it, football is a brutal game, and injuries are bound to hap-pen, but we can’t blame coaches if they want to put their players in bubble wrap.

Let us know what you think at: elpueblo@acebsa.org, and we would love to hear from you!

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LET’S COOK! Elegant Ideas for a Meal Worth CelebratingDelighting guests in unexpected ways is the hallmark of exceptional entertaining. With a little creative flair, you can elevate your menu to impress guests with every course.

A savory appetizer is set off beautifully by fresh, sweet grapes in this Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini. Festive, bright and

Seared Chicken Breasts with Grapes and ArtichokesServings: 4Ingredients2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

(8 ounces each), butterflied length-wise into 4 cutlets

salt, to taste pepper, to taste2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 cloves garlic, minced 1 leek, white part only, halved and

thinly sliced2 tablespoons chopped fresh

oregano 1 1/2 cups quartered artichoke hearts,

frozen, canned or jarred 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest2 teaspoons butter 3/4 cup green California grapes

3/4 cup red California grapes 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf

parsley

Directions1. Season chicken breasts with salt and

pepper, to taste. In saute pan over me-dium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken breasts and sear 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.

2. Add remaining olive oil to pan, along with garlic, leek and pinch of salt; cook on medium heat 2-3 minutes to soften leek. Stir in oregano, artichokes, wine, chicken stock, lemon juice, lemon zest and butter. Simmer 2-3 minutes then add chicken back to pan, basting each breast with sauce. Add grapes and sim-mer 3-5 minutes, or until grapes are just soft and chicken is cooked through.

3. Stir in fresh parsley and serve.

Mini Pavlovas with Lemon Cream and Grapes

Servings: 6Ingredients:4 large egg whites pinch of salt1 cup sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon vanilla2/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup lemon curd1 1/2 cups halved California grapes chopped smoked or tamari al-

monds (optional)

Directions:1. Heat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet

with parchment paper. With electric mixer on medium speed, in large bowl, beat egg whites and salt until firm

peaks form. On low speed, add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until meringue forms stiff peaks. Whisk in cornstarch and vanilla.

2. Divide meringue into six 4-inch circles on baking sheet. With large spoon, make indentations in middle of each. Place baking sheet in oven and lower temperature to 300 F. Bake 30 min-utes then turn off oven and leave bak-ing sheet inside another 30 minutes. To serve, whip cream to soft peaks and stir in lemon curd. Dollop onto meringues and top with grapes. Garnish with al-monds, if desired.

Nutritional information per serving: 350 calories; 4 g protein; 58 g carbohydrates; 12 g fat (31 percent calories from fat); 8 g saturated fat (20 percent calories from saturated fat); 55 mg cholesterol; 90 mg sodium.

Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini

Servings: 8Ingredients:2 cups quartered green, black or red Cali-

fornia grapes (or a mixture)2 teaspoons lemon juice2 teaspoons honey1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil16 baguette slices, thinly cut on diagonal8 ounces fresh goat cheese

Directions:In medium bowl, combine grapes, lemon juice, honey, thyme, salt, pepper and olive oil. Spread each baguette with goat cheese and top with grape mixture.

Nutritional information per serving: 200 calories; 9 g protein; 23 g carbo-hydrates; 8 g fat (36 percent calories from fat); 4.5 g saturated fat (20 percent calories from saturated fat); 15 mg cholesterol; 340 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.

refreshing, grapes are a versatile ingre-dient that take dishes to the next level, making them ideal for special occasions.

Not only are grapes a smart choice to keep on hand for healthy snacking and everyday eating, the vibrant colors and flavors bring extra life to a basic pro-tein. For a unique twist on a main dish,

try dressing up chicken with an elegant addition like fresh grapes, as in these Seared Chicken Breasts with Grapes and Artichokes.

The secret to a winning dessert is pre-sentation, and the vibrant colors of red, green or black grapes lend just the right look to these tasty Mini Pavlovas with

Lemon Cream and Grapes. What’s more, the juicy sweetness offsets the tartness of the lemon for an explosion of flavor per-fection.

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Nutritional information per serving: 320 calories; 26 g protein; 23 g carbohydrates; 12 g fat (34 percent calories from fat); 3 g saturated fat (8 percent calories from saturated fat); 70 mg cholesterol; 390 mg sodium; 5 g fiber.

Elsewhere on the island is the 15th century monastery of the village of Pa-normitis. It is dedicated to Symi’s pa-tron saint, the Archangel Michael, and is inhabited by 30 people. During the summer, the monks rent out their cells for overnight stays.

A 40-minute walk from the harbor is the small beachside village of Pedi. There are few experiences more enjoy-able than sitting in an open-sided tav-erna on a tranquil bay in Greece, eating grilled Mediterranean food, and being in no hurry to go anywhere.

For a more secluded spot to relax, one of the island’s best kept secrets is Marathounda Bay. There is a small café on the water, but bring your essentials with you. The easiest way to get there, or anywhere on the island, is to rent a scooter.

Travel tip: The best time of the day to visit Symi is before 10:30 a.m. when the day-trippers start arriving.

For more information: www.SymiVisitor.com.

About the Author: Greg Nelson is a retired General Manager at the Depart-ment of Neighborhood Empowerment. He can be reached through e-mail at gregn213@cox.net.

My research uncovered resident James Collins, an author, filmmaker, and blogger at SymiDream.com to learn more about the island.

To get to the village, or Chorio, where James lives, the healthiest option is to climb the 350 or so marble stairs from the harbor, called Kali Strata.

Along the way are the houses and mansions built in the 18th and 19th centuries by wealthy merchants and sea captains, which are now in different states of repair.

Huffing and puffing, my wife and I reached the top of Kali Strata, and dis-covered that we had just missed James because of a communication snafu. But we still had a great time chatting with other British ex-pats at their regular tables outside a local bar.

If you make it to the village, try Gior-go & Maria, a family-run restaurant with a great view overlooking the harbor. They’re most proud of their lamb, fresh fish, and beef in Metaxa, which is a Greek blend of brandy and wine devel-oped in 1888 that is considered one of the strongest in the world.

A few steps away is Syllogos, an af-fordable restaurant that once hosted a George Bush party.

building. At one point, this tiny island was launching 500 ships a year.

It all came to end when steam-pow-ered ships were invented in the 19th century. About the same time, the sponge business dwindled to nothing when artificial sponges hit the market.

Everyone from our ship, except for four of us, just wandered around the harbor.

The hot place on the harbor, situat-ed among the tavernas, sponge shops, and pastry and souvenir shops, is the Manos Fish Tavern. It’s a well-known restaurant that offers fresh seafood, a casual atmosphere, and a reputation for being a favorite hangout for jetset-ters, the Hollywood crowd, royalty, and government officials. The photo of Sar-ah Jessica Parker on the wall is proof.

Gialos also features the town hall, cathedral, square, Naval Museum, and Archaeological and Folklore Museum.

If you like to zig when the other tour-ists zag, which is always a great idea, check out the side streets in the harbor for the tavernas that are the favorites of locals.

When I no-ticed that the itinerary for our cruise around the

Greek islands included a stop at Symi, an island I’d never heard of, I cranked up the computer for an internet search.

Our stop would be only for a few hours. My goal was to not waste a sin-gle minute ashore.

Symi is one-third the size of Catalina, and similarly is predominantly rocky and barren. Both are spotted with isolated coves, beaches, and small valleys that can only be accessed by boat or long hikes.

The highest point on both islands is a little over 2,000 feet.

Like Catalina’s Avalon Harbor, Symi’s harbor, Gialos, is the center of most activity for visitors. It’s widely con-sidered to be the most picturesque of all the harbors in the Greek islands --an island diva.

Rising above the crystal-clear water are pastel colored, neo-classical hous-es that climb the hillsides surrounding the harbor. Arriving is like sailing into a painting.

Fortunately, our ship was small enough (1,000 passenger capacity) to dock at Symi.

The island of Rhodes is 27 miles to the south, and ferries shuttle day-trip-pers back and forth on regular sched-ules. Because Turkey is just five miles to the west, locals will often grab their passports and go shopping on the mainland.

Symi has been occupied since pre-Christian time. A recently-discovered ancient tomb is believed to have been built by Spartans in 411 BC. And Symi has the distinction of being mentioned in Homer’s Iliad.

After the Knights of St. John arrived in 1309, they turned Symi into a ship-ping and commerce center that created several centuries of prosperity. It was renowned for sponge-diving and boat

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by Greg Nelson | Contributing Columnist

SYMI, GREECE

Looking toward the top of Kali Strata.

Symi is renowned for its natural sponges. Gialos, the harbor.

Restored mansion on Kali Strata.

Entrance to one of the old mansions on Kali Strata.

THE LAW AND YOUR MONEYPage 12 El Pueblo | November 2017

Q: Lawyers are not known for be-ing the most honest people on earth. How far can a lawyer really go with stretching the truth?

A: Lawyers are bound by the duty of candor, which is based on statute, case law and the California Rules of Professional Conduct (“RPC”). For example, RPC 5-200 provides that in presenting a matter to a tribunal, the lawyer must employ only such means as are consistent with the truth, shall not seek to mislead the court or jury “by an artifice or false statement of fact or law”, shall not intentionally misquote a book, decision or statute, nor cite as authority a decision or law which the lawyer knows has been invalidated, and shall not assert per-sonal knowledge of facts at issue, unless testifying him or herself as a witness. I am not quite sure what you mean by “stretch-ing the truth”, but it sounds at best, border-line--if not outright improper. Is it really that lawyers are not honest, or that lawyers are expected to be clever?

Q: Is there a required attire for lawyers in court?

A: In a case dating back to 1984 (Jen-sen v Superior Court), the fact that a lawyer wore a turban did not mean the court could

refuse to allow him there. The basic test that arose is “whether (the attire) interferes with the courtroom decorum by disrupting justice, i.e. whether it tends to cause disor-der or interfere with or impede the function-ing of the court.” Certainly it is important not to look sloppy, and for attorneys to wear clothes consistent with what you typically see among the community of Bar members.

n You can send any questions that you may have to: LawyersPerspective@acebsa.org.

A Lawyer’s Perspectiveby Ron Sokol | Contributing Columnist

Setting up a revo-cable Living Trust is a 2-step process. First, you “settle,” or estab-lish your Trust, naming

Trustees, successors, and residue ben-eficiaries. Second, you “fund” your Trust, meaning you transfer ownership of your assets to your Trust. Financial accounts are transferred by updating your signa-ture card at the bank or financial institu-tion. You can transfer ownership of ac-counts with banks, credit unions, stock brokers, and similar institutions either by mail or in person.

Transfers in PersonYou should go in person to each bank

or other financial institution where you have an account. Be sure to take the Trust with you, and follow these steps:1. What YOU Do. Go to the new ac-

counts or customer service repre-sentative and tell them:A. You have created a revocable

Trust; andB. You want ALL of your accounts

transferred into the name of your Trust. Some clerks might sug-gest you leave the checking ac-count out of the Trust, but this is not recommended in most cases. In the event of an incapacity or death you do not want any delay in having the Trustee assume con-trol of all the accounts. Therefore, unless you check with your attor-ney, all accounts (checking, sav-ings, money market, certificates

Transferring Financial Accounts to a Living Trustof deposit, treasury bills, safe de-posit boxes - but not retirement accounts) should be put into the Trust.

2. What Your INSTITUTION Will Do. For each account, your institution will:A. Either update each existing signa-

ture card or other account cards by writing the name of your Trust on it, or it may prepare a new sig-nature card in the name of your Trust, in which case you will need to sign the new card.

B. After changing their records to show the Trust as the owner of the account(s) your job is complete. With most institutions you will con-tinue to write checks and deal with your accounts as before.

Transfers by MailTransfers by mail can be initiated by

sending a letter to the institution. The letter should simply request that your ac-counts be put in your Trust. You should address a separate letter to each financial institution where you have an account. It is also helpful if you list all account num-bers. Send the letter and a copy of the Trust to each institution. If you have a summary, or Certification of Trust, send that as it is usually only a few pages.

Having Other People on Your Checking Account

Your Trust should allow the Trustee to grant powers of attorney to another person. If you wish to have another per-son, such as a child, as an authorized signer on your bank accounts, have that person sign the bank’s DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY form. Using the bank’s form, instead of the Durable Power of Attorney you likely received when you established your Trust, will ensure the bank’s quick acceptance and limit any delays in the event a child or other person needs to use the ac-count.

The Take AwayYou are not opening new accounts

- just changing the title on existing ac-

counts. I suggest you don’t have new checks printed with the name of the Trust on them. No one needs to know you have a Trust other than the institu-tion. After a month or so, check to see that the statements show the name of the Trust. Funding your Trust is critical. If you don’t fund your Trust, you have, well, an empty Trust, and upon your death, those assets not owned by you as Trustee of your Trust may be subject to a probate proceeding.

About the author: David Sarazen is an attorney with a practice concentrated on Trusts & Estates, Probate, and Real Estate matters. He can be reached di-rectly at (310) 972-0241. You can also view his website at www.DavidSarazen.com for additional articles.

By David Sarazen, Contributing Columnist

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Q: In our case the Judge and one of the lawyers have a lot of differenc-es. The lawyer has told the Judge, in no uncertain terms, he thinks an error is being made, and now has argued the Judge should remove himself from the case! We don’t put it past this lawyer to literally start yelling at the Judge. What happens in that event?

A: In 2014, the California Supreme Court adopted Rule 9.4 of the California Rules of Court which requires that the oath taken by every person admitted to practice law conclude with the statement: “As an of-ficer of the court, I will strive to conduct my-self at all times with dignity, courtesy, and in-tegrity.” This is an effort at promoting civility, not just in the Courtroom, but among law-yers as well. Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1209(a), acting in a dis-orderly, contemptuous, or insolent manner, toward a judge, is a basis to hold the lawyer in contempt. This can result in monetary sanctions or even imprisonment, among the very serious options available to the Court. In sum, yelling at a Judge? Not appropriate, not prudent, and very risky.

About the author: Ron Sokol has been a practicing attorney for over 30 years, and has also served many times as a judge pro tem, mediator, and arbitrator. It is important to keep in mind that this column presents a summary of the law, and is not to be treated or considered legal advice, let alone a sub-stitute for actual consultation with a qualified professional.

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MEMBERSPage 14 El Pueblo | November 2017

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Bradley J. Penir Retired Airport 26 8 /16/2017Willie L Ellis Retired Airport 17 9 /1 /2017Carlos A. Arevalo Retired Airport 20 9 /14/2017Sosimo C. Fierro Retired Building & Safety 30 8 /31/2017Harold W. Andrews Retired Building & Saftey 25 9 /16/2017Betsy Mogul Retired City Attorney 16 9 /15/2017Patricia A. Fasani Retired City Attorney 28 8 /1 /2017Frank D. Wagner Retired City Attorney 27 8 /13/2017Edith Bank Retired City Attorney 18 9 /8 /2017Genice Jones Retired City Attorney 27 9 /17/2017William J. Berling Retired Fire 25 9 /15/2017Danny Michael Tovias Retired General Services 17 8 /26/2017Richard E. Dollein Retired General Services 36 9 /11/2017Mary A. Markham Retired General Services 10 8 /1 /2017Pamela L. Bendixen Retired General Services 25 8 /9 /2017Caryn L. McLeod Active LAPD 17 9 /18/2017James L. Jones Retired LAPD 32 9 /24/2017Charles F. Naye Retired LAPD 13 8 /1 /2017Hiawatha L. Moore Retired LAPD 17 9 /26/2017Mary Ann Bolinger Retired LAPD 31 9 /13/2017James L. Jones Retired LAPD 32 9 /24/2017Robert H. Cavanaugh Retired PW - Engineering 30 8 /29/2017Lamond Mansell Retired PW - Sanitation 34 9 /20/2017Charles E. Imel Retired PW - Sanitation 15 9 /20/2017Robert D. Williams Retired PW - Sanitation 30 9/1/17Mary H. Biles Retired PW - Sanitation 25 9 /18/2017Kenneth R. Kucera Retired PW - St. Maintenance 26 9 /27/2017Dick M. Pickerel Retired PW - St. Maintenance 22 9/14/17Joseph D. Guardino Active Recreation & Parks 17 8 /28/2017Mas Nakashima Retired Recreation & Parks 15 8 /16/2017Harvey G. Congleton Retired Recreation & Parks 14 9 /20/2017Mary Glilorov Meeker Active Transportation 11 9 /23/2017Harold H. Lee Retired Transportation 40 9 /3 /2017Michael J. Dee Retired Zoo 40 9 /1 /2017Source: LACERS

Controller’s Office Lowery, Julie A. 33 Accounting Rec SupvrEco and Workforce Chan, Charlene 16 Sr Admin ClerkRichard, Carolyn Renee 34 Admin ClerkFire Olekszyk, Anna 30 Risk Mgt/Prev Prog SpecFire Police Pensions Tabangin, Maria Nina 31 AccountantGSD Barajas, Maria E. 26 Admin ClerkGSD - Bldg. Fac Mgmt. Wallace, Jerrilyn Yvonne 27 Ch Custodian SupvGSD - Building Services Maya, Richard 32 ElectricianKramer, Steven B. 31 Sr RooferGSD - Fleet Davenport, Patricia Irene 20 Admin ClerkGSD - Fleet Services Yorita, Toshio 17 Equip MechanicGSD - Lease Mall Mgmt. Ocamb, James R. 20 Real Estate OfficerGSD - Materials Mgmt. Zermeno, Marlinda Marie 34 Sr Admin ClerkGSD - Standards Myles, John T. 42 Drill Rig OprHarbor Fernan, Janet Marie 30 Management AnalystGreene, Maxine C. 10 Admin AsstMcCall, Bruce Richard 11 Security OfficerWilliams, Royna 31 Sr Mgmt AnalystHousing and Community Levy, David 7 Management AnalystSmith, Kory R. 31 Fin Developmnt OffITA Dulac, Richard 7 Electrical Cond MechLeifeste, Jeffrey Sean 30 Systems ProgrammerLin, Joyce Huichen 32 Data Base ArchitectShih, Cheng Tzu 17 Programmer AnalystYoshihara, Lakshmi 32 Infor Syst MgrLibrary Cormier, Daniel B. 10 LibrarianRobertson, Teresa L. 12 LibrarianSanchez, Guadalupe 10 Messenger ClerkOffice of Finance Faelnar, Arthur C. 19 Sr Tax AuditorFernandez, Evelyn B. Melone 28 Sr Tax AuditorPersonnel Andalon, Loretta Perez 36 Sr Personnel AnalystBiag, Flora G. 33 Workers Comp Claims AssistantCampbell, Melody L. 23 Sr Personnel AnalystKrytzer, Angelina T. 28 Sr Admin ClerkPolice Benitez, Genaro 18 Auto Body BldrBrandt, Thomas 18 Commun Electrician SupvBrock, Lillian C. 37 Sr Police Serv RepBundridge, Darryl Shawn 36 Detention OfficerCaire, Serda Catherine 13 Admin ClerkChuatoco, Francis Yip 18 Warehouse WkrDiaz, Martha Angelica 33 Admin ClerkGarcia, Chester Renan 30 Sr Detention OfcrHenkhaus, Lennard Jay 33 Supvsg CriminalistJackson, Renea E. 33 Police Service RepJohnson, Glenn A. 17 CriminalistManaois, Leonardo Carrillo 15 Detention OfficerMcNeil, Stephanie K. 18 Crime Intelligence AnalystMeuser, Suzanne Marie 21 Sr Admin ClerkNajar, Gilbert Mario 29 Police Service RepO Neill, Lawrence Patrick 19 Sr Police Serv RepSmith, Cecelia Maria 35 Police Service RepYeo, Veronica Lim 16 Pr AccountantPW - Admin Div. Wilson, Janet Gail 38 Pers Records SupvWord, Walter Jr. 16 Admin ClerkPW - Contract Administration Laborte, Marino 32 Sr Constr InspectorPW - Engineering Abolhosn, Wajdi Samah 31 Civil Eng AssociateBraithwaite, Myrna E. 34 SecretaryKirby, Kelton L. 32 Civil Eng AssociatePW - General Office Elliott, Gyl J. 10 Public Information DirectorWilliams, Diana Consuelo 30 Exec Admin Assistant

Name Member Month Status of DeathBliven, Ethel Deceased Sep 2017Durand, Eveline Deceased Sep 2017Fasani, Patricia Deceased Sep 2017Grieshaber, Conservatee, Edith Deceased Sep 2017Jones, Mildred Deceased Sep 2017Lauro, Tony Deceased Sep 2017Loya, Delia Deceased Sep 2017Molina, Philip Deceased Sep 2017Penir, Bradley Deceased Sep 2017Vega, Petra Deceased Sep 2017Wagner, Frank Deceased Sep 2017Williams, Robert Deceased Sep 2017Yeghyazarians, Tamara Deceased Sep 2017Source: LACERS

Airports Brooks, Evelyn D. 33 Sr Systems AnalystChuatoco, Rosalina Cueto 29 Management AnalystCorlett, Michael F. 27 Airport Superintendent of Oper.Corral, Rudy 26 Security OfficerDoucette, Michael J. 11 Ch Airport PlanningFoston, Janette P. 24 SecretaryKimble, Margie R. 12 Pr Commun OperatorLyles, Paul E. 23 Cust SupervisorMiranda, Nelly M. 12 CustodianPalencia, Magdalena 11 CustodianPineda, Richard Thomas 27 Emerg Prepare CoordRamirez, Yolanda 34 Payroll SupervisorThomas Perkins, Sheryl L. 26 Sr Mgmt AnalystThomas, Thurman 27 CustodianTran, Lieu B. 32 Accounting ClerkBuilding & Safety Captain, David L. 22 Build Mech InspectorCohen, Jack 8 Struct Engr AssocDaub, Reid Orel 28 Sr Build InspectorHwang, Sindia 17 Systems AnalystCAOs Office Kim, Jae Kwon 33 Sr AccountantCity Attorney’s Office Chang, Bill C. 5 City Atty Sys AnlystCurcio, Rick Vincent 12 Deputy City AttorneyJohansen, Kjehl 32 Deputy City AttorneyWest, Laurie D. 37 City Atty Admin Crd

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