Editor: I was outraged when I read last week’s letter to the editor (April 8) and flabbergasted that it would be printed by the LW Weekly. Regarding holding a solidarity rally to oppose racism, the writer of the letter, Donald Hodel, stated that he was surprised that Republicans would be invited to speak at this event. Does he wish the majority of Leisure World be excluded from this event,

The GRF and Mutuals have started their election process, and candidate application deadlines are underway. The GRF is electing directors from odd-numbered Mutuals this year ( see page 5). During the Golden Rain Foundation and Mutual election cycles, candidates’ names and images must be omitted from publication in the LW Weekly, in accordance with GRF guidelines. LW Weekly contributors

The Stock Transfer Office is renewing IDs for residents of Mutuals 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 16 and 17 who still need them. No appointment is needed. People can stop at the Stock Transfer Office on the ground floor of the Administration Building during business hours. The office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. by window-service only. The office is closed to the public.

Editor: The LWSB Senior Peace Club extends its most profound sympathy to the Choi family as well as the entire Asian community in Leisure World. Acts such as the hateful letter sent to the Chois, as well as physical attacks on Asians, are unequivocally condemned by our group. It is totally unacceptable to all peaceful people for any of our neighbors to be afraid to go about their daily

Letters to the Editor should include your name, Mutual number and phone number. They must be of general interest to the community and may contain opinions, suggestions, compliments and complaints without being libelous, defamatory, repetitive or otherwise inappropriate.

by Randy Ankeny GRF executive director In front of our community stands an iconic statement about Leisure World Seal Beach, the globe. This symbolic work of art is an inspiration. Our community was not founded on a single continent. Our globe personifies our community. It reflects our society and our time. Our community, our world, is not one where hate, intolerance and misunderstanding