MEMBER COLUMN by Patricia L. Kruger LW contributor With heavy hearts, the Friends of the Library announces the passing of its president, Roberta Johnson. She exemplified the best of what it means to be a citizen of Leisure World. She was a longterm volunteer with the Friends’ Bookstore and Boutique, in management (unpaid, of course) for the past several years and was committed to

COUNCIL COMMENTS Nathan Steele Seal Beach Councilman The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OC Vector Control) has not found any more West Nile Virus-infected mosquitoes in Leisure World (as of presstime). This is good news for all of us, but it does not mean that we put our mosquito guard down. To help reduce the risk of mosquito bites, continue to use repellent and

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Editor: 'What’s goin’ on, what’s goin’ on”—That’s what everyone was thinking as “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” with the unmistakable sounds of Motown and More with Myles Roach pouring out of Clubhouse 4 June 29. It was one of the most exciting musical events enjoyed by all in a long time with “Dancing In The Street,” “My Girl,” “For Once In My Life” and many

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Editor: Leisure World needs to be a smoke-free community. Establishing smoke-free policies for condo porches and inside units is crucial for promoting health and enhancing the quality of life for residents. Such regulations are becoming commonplace and help to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke, which is known to pose significant health risks, particularly to vulnerable populations such as