Editor: The Golden Rain Road ditch stinks and is a hotbed for mosquitos. A wire net fence with abundant bougainvillea runs its length. A year-round breeze from the nearby ocean blows through this passage, and Leisure World is tainted with this drainage stench and the mosquito stings that can be hazardous to shareholders’ health. The ditch must be cleaned by sweeping up at least once or twice

Editor: Last Wednesday while walking my dog, I was buzzed by mockingbird parents as is common when they have recent hatchlings in the nest that are unable yet to fly or get food. It is surprising when this happens but it’s important to respect these bird-parents who do what they need to do to protect their young and just avoid the area for a few days. Earlier I was in a peaceful protest

Editor: In her letter to the editor (July 30), Gloria Beech’s criticism of the Security guards seems directed to LW’s African American employees. She asks, “where are the old people in our community,” meaning “white” folks. “They” had an interest in keeping “their” community safe, racial indication of a different culture. “We have our own Security Dept. that had residents working,”

COVID-19 Chronicles Leisure World residents are living in historic times as the COVID- 19 pandemic unfolds around the world. Residents are welcome to share their experiences, observations, opinions and insight with their friends and neighbors in this occasional column. The deadline is Thursday for the following week’s publication. Email submissions to Ruth Osborn at rutho_news@lwsb.com. Submissions

Letters should be typed and delivered to LW Weekly; maximum number of words: 250. 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: My husband and I received face masks from a Sunshine Club impromptu giveaway on July 17. We would like to thank club president Anna Derby and donor Randy Oh for making this possible. Anna even called us the day after the giveaway to confirm we received our masks. We truly appreciate her volunteer spirit, time and effort to make our community safe and strong. Anna’s kindness helps

POLICE OFFICER TRAINING Annual & Biennial Training for Police Officers: •Tactical Communication and the de-escalation of force •Taser use qualifications and refresher •Blood Borne Pathogens •Domestic Violence Complaints •First Aid /CPR •High Speed Vehicle Pursuits •Arrest and Control Training (Weaponless Defense Training) •Driver Training •Force

Margie Thompson of Mutual 11 writes: “Thanks to Ken Goettsch of Mutual 4, who took it upon himself to tighten the clotheslines at every laundry room starting with his own mutual and working his way through Leisure World. He’s an Iowa boy who is handy at a lot of things and likes to keep busy. Thanks, Ken, the folks that use these clotheslines appreciate what you’re doing.

Editor: Why is every golf course open in Orange County, except for the Leisure World’s Golf Course? Seniors have a need to get out, enjoy the fresh air and get in some exercise, especially in this time of COVID-19. Shouldn’t residents be able to use the benefits that they have already paid for? To say the decision is up to the GRF Board of Directors, which only meets once a month, is passing