FRIDAY, APRIL 1 On April 1, 1700, English pranksters began popularizing the annual tradition of April Fools’ Day by playing practical jokes on each other. Although the day, also called All Fools’ Day, has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, its exact origins remain a mystery. Some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582, when France

GRF AMENITIES UPDATE by Kathy Thayer recreation manager To mask or not to mask? With apologies to the Bard, that has been the question since the pandemicinduced shutdown two years ago, with regular adjustments, according to the guidelines taken from the state, Orange County, Cal/OSHA and the GRF Board. On Feb. 28 the California Department of Public Health suspended the mask mandate

• Left Turn Signals—Emergency Item The board amended the agenda to add an emergency item to start the process to install left turn traffic signals at LW’s only intersection with a traffic light. The action was precipitated by an accident on Oct. 15 at Golden Rain Road and St. Andrews Drive. A LW resident on a scooter was injured in a collision with a car that was on Golden Rain turning

in Mutual or GRF meetings, in GRF offices, or when in the presence of staff. At the GRF Board Meeting held on March 22, two motions were passed that removed the mask mandate that was still in force which required masking at all meetings and in GRF offices. Subsequent to that, GRF announced staff was no longer required to mask up; however, in both decisions emphasized it was strongly recommended,

ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Construction on the Los Alamitos Trunk Sewer Project continues. Daytime work started March 28 on northbound Los Alamitos Boulevard at Bradbury Road in the City of Los Alamitos. The manhole rehabilitation project will require lane closures. Drivers are cautioned to allow enough time to reach their destination and follow all posted traffic signs. Construction

The Seal Beach Police Department will host a Volunteer in Police Services (VIPS) Academy. • Are you retired and would like to spend some time giving back to your community? • Are you a younger person who is looking for some work experience? • Do you have a few hours a week to help the Seal Beach Police Department? • Are you a parent with some time to give after you

The Stock Transfer office is making it easier for shareholders to submit documents with the addition of a mail slot. The new slot will allow for shareholders to quickly and easily drop off documents at their convenience regardless of the Stock Transfer office hours. Shareholders should include their name, phone number, Mutual and unit number along with a brief explanation of business action