Editor: My father was stationed in Kingman, Arizona; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Dyersburg, Tennessee, in 1944 and was sent to Amendola Air Force Base in Italy around November 1944. He was a waist-gunner on a B-17 and flew 35 bombing missions before returning to the U.S. I wish to bow to, and congratulate, Mr. Alfred G. Arrieta for his amazing service to our country. I have read the article about

Editor: I would like to thank Mike Torres of Mutual 3 for helping me when I fell on the sidewalk at the intersection of Golden Rain and El Dorado on May 20 at 10 a.m. After I fell, I sat in the middle of the sidewalk for several minutes to get my bearings before trying to stand. Several cars drove by while I was sitting cross-legged on the sidewalk at the busy intersection. I was disappointed

GRF policy allows publication of submissions from Leisure World residents in each of the following categories. Letters: At a maximum 250 words, letters should be typed and delivered to LW Weekly by email (preferred), or hand-delivered. Letters must be of general interest to the community and may contain opinions, suggestions, compliments, and complaints without being scurrilous, libelous, defamatory,

Editor: In response to Mr. Ward’s letter chiding Democrats (May 8), I think most Democrats and many Republicans are rooting for a return to normal, stable government. Trump and Musk’s helterskelter approach is a wrecking ball on stability and democracy. Everyone might need those social, health, financial and judicial departments programs that Trump and Musk have so eagerly and gleefully

Letters to the editor can be a maximum 250 words and should be typed and delivered to LW Weekly by email (preferred), regular mail or hand-delivered. Letters must be of general interest to the community and may contain opinions, suggestions, compliments and complaints without being scurrilous, libelous, defamatory, repetitive or otherwise inappropriate.

Editor: A resounding thank you to the GRF directors and staff who worked on the April 28 town hall, and to the shareholders who participated in live audience and on Zoom. It was a polite, informative event. The 65 questions that were answered provided responses that everyone benefited from. Marla Hamblin GRF director, Mutual 15 Editor: I loved our town hall on April 28. I hope they are

The May 1 edition of the LW Weekly incorrectly stated that the LW Womans Club donated $1,000 to the nonprofit WE CARE. The LW Garden Club was the donor. ••• An article in the May 1 edition incorrectly stated that the Long Beach Community Band would perform on May 4. The show is on May 10 in Clubhouse 2 from 5-7 p.m. See page 10 for more information.

by Jon Michaels LW contributor I was watching the traffic off the 405, and I noticed that almost none of the 30,000 cars that drive by every minute stop at Seal Beach Boulevard. Everyone’s in a hurry to get to Newport Beach or San Diego. Our charming little hamlet gets almost zero recognition. And that’s when I realized we need a slogan! I mean, look at New York. “The City that Never

Editor: The final sentence in an April 10 Letter to the Editor begins with an oxymoron, “In fact, I believe . . .” The writer’s “belief ” that Trump is the greatest president in 100 years is contradicted by the facts in the following survey. Brandon Rottinghaus of Houston University and Justin Vaugh of Coastal Carolina University carry out an annual online survey of members of the

The date for the Cinco de Mayo party was incorrect in the April 24 edition. The celebration will be held Monday, May 5, at Clubhouse 4.