helicopter pilot whose foot was obliterated by a bullet that penetrated his aircraft. Some had lost vital organs, suffered permanent nerve damage or were scarred. “I’d better quit feeling sorry for myself,” Norlander told himself. “Maybe it takes me a bit longer, but I’ve got two legs.” After treatment at Camp Zama, he was strapped to a stretcher and carried onto a fixed-wing aircraft,

Residents are invited to a free bus information session on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby to learn how to get around Seal Beach and Orange County with ease. The event was organized by the Impaired Vision and Hearing Club but all are welcome. Live closed captions will be provided for people who are hard of hearing. The session will feature GRF Transportation Manager Grant Winford,

Country rock band Abilene will entertain costumed revelers at GRF’s annual Halloween dance party on Friday, Oct. 31, starting at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dance lessons will not be provided prior to this performance. All are invited to wear their favorite costumes, bring their own food and drink, party and dance to Halloween themed songs like “The Monster Mash,” “Spooky,”

GRF ANNUAL PAVING PROJECT Leisure World’s streets are being refreshed as part of GRF’s annual paving repair project, now well underway throughout the community. This work includes a combination of asphalt repairs, crack fills and slurry seals. The following projects are ongoing or expected to begin soon: • Light road work at St. Andrews Drive north of the traffic light began