Letters to the Editor

Editor:

Thanks to whoever it was that sent me the LW email about the hit and run fugitive (June 26). I had no idea what was really happening.

This is what I didn’t hear last night while I was watching the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra program on TV.

All of a sudden, I heard another voice, and I wasn’t able to hear what they were saying because of my hearing loss!

I looked out my windows and saw nothing, but could hear a voice. I opened my front door to go out and look but suddenly remembered living at the beach in Belmont Shore when police helicopters would often be chasing someone. So I quickly stepped back inside and locked my door.

I continued to hear the voice and didn’t see the spotlight from the helicopter, and eventually, the voice stopped.

The sound seemed to be to the east of me, and that would be Mutual 1. I’m in Mutual 2, next door. But I was not able to hear the helicopter loudspeaker direct us to stay inside and had no idea what was going on! And yes, I had my hearing aid on.

This is a situation that needs some direction. There was no warning on my TV. Fortunately, I was prepared from my earlier years in Belmont Shore where we had at least one of these incidents a week, especially during the warm summer months. Gail Morrison Mutual 2 Editor’s Note: On June 25 during the screening of “Knives Out” at the Amphitheater, a fugitive from a hit-and-run accident on Seal Beach Boulevard jumped the fence at St. Andrews Gate in Mutual 1. SBPD and Anaheim police helicopters pursued the suspect until 1 a.m. The chase necessitated canceling the movie at the Amphitheater, which was evacuated. The movie will be rescheduled.

According to LW Security, the suspect evaded capture Friday, and he remained at large as of Monday. He was not believed to be armed or otherwise dangerous to the public, rather that he fled because he had outstanding warrants. During the hunt, police requested that LWers stay in their homes with doors and windows locked. Editor: The season opener at the Amphitheater was a great success.

On a beautiful, summer evening, our favorite band Abilene, four of the six members being LW residents, entertained the big crowd with classic country and rockabilly.

The lead singers, Terry Otte and Tina Schaffer, in her sparkling boots, were outstanding.

Tina’s asides to the audience helped make the event feel like a family gathering.

We thank the Golden Rain Foundation and On-Site Home Sales for a music-filled, fun event that will be long remembered.

Linda and Fred Fenton Mutual 12 Editor:

Thanks to Pastor Bruce Humes and the First Christian Church of Leisure World for the wonderful movie on June 25.

“A Case for Christ” is the true story of Chicago Tribune reporter Lee Strobel and his investigative journey from atheism to faith.

Pastor Humes said the church will be showing a similar movie each month.

Watch for times in the LW Weekly.

Joan Shramek Mutual 12 Editor:

I want to give a big thank you to editor Laurie Bullock, who did an excellent job on my granddaughter’s graduation article (June 24).

It was terrific. You made our family very happy.

Eileen Dohl Mutual 11