GRF BOARD HIGHLIGHTS by Ruth Osborn rutho@lwsb.com The GRF Board met Aug. 22 to tackle a full agenda that included updating governing documents, funding community improvements and approving a lease. But first, it paid tribute to the late Tony Dodero, who died Aug. 13. He represented Mutual 9 on the GRF Board for more than six years and attended last month’s meeting. GRF President

by Ruth Osborn rutho@lwsb.com Longtime Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Director Antonio “Tony” Dodero, 84, representing Mutual 9, died Aug. 13, 2023, after a brief illness. He took his last breath as he held the hand of his wife, Marge, with his five children surrounding him. He leaves a legacy of excellence in his work life, family life and retirement life. He was a NASA engineer, a Navy

Security will begin distributing RFID tags to the community in mid-September. To ensure that RFID tag issuance is completed in an efficient manner, Security will start issuing tags on a Mutual-by-Mutual basis, starting with Mutuals 16 and 17 on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Any person who possesses a valid Leisure World identification card may receive one RFID tag for one vehicle with a valid GRF decal without

A Minibus informational meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 3, to assist LW residents with using the many transportation services available to the Leisure World community. No reservations are required. The GRF Transportation Department provides information on the LW Minibus service as well as the GRF appointment-based Access bus service for people with mobility

I-405 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Springdale Street Bridge is anticipated to open in the coming weeks. The bridge is located at the intersec - tion of Westminster Boulevard and Springdale Street, east of Leisure World Seal Beach.

by Ruth Osborn rutho@lwsb.com Tropical Storm Hilary tossed debris on the shore in Seal Beach, downed tree limbs and flooded roads in Leisure World when she roared through Aug. 20, but all in all, she left a minimal mark here. Hilary did break rainfall totals, and it was feared she would wreak havoc all around, but LW was spared heavy flooding and longterm damage. Thanks to the quick response

WILDLIFE During the time of the year when adult coyotes are caring for young (May-September), they can be very aggressive, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Domestic dogs are especially vulnerable to attack during this time. People should be vigilant when walking their pets, especially late at night. Though coyotes are not strictly noctural, they are most active after sunset and at night.