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Setting the stage for a brighter future

New theater lighting ‘opens world of possibilities’ By David Scholz Staff writer Call it a riddle in the theater – what shines on stage but never says a word? Answer – stage lighting. Its presence at the Performing Arts Studio has taken a giant leap forward with a $20,000 upgrade. Enhancement of the stage lighting capabilities was more than three y...
Posted on June 20, 2023
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Gunfire through window leads to arrest

The apparent discharge of a firearm through a Terra Granada Drive manor’s window in the early morning hours of June 12 led to the arrest of a male nonresident guest, but no criminal charges will be filed. Walnut Creek police responded to a 3:41 a.m. call that day to the 3100 block of Terra Granada Drive. A 63-year-old man was arrested on suspicion ...
Posted on June 20, 2023
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Renovation update: Lapidary close, Woodshop is behind

Al Kaufman said he gets one or two calls each day from people asking when the Woodshop will reopen. And most, he said, aren’t even from people who use the tools and machines there. “We do a lot of knife sharpening, furniture repair … we call it the ‘community work,’” said Kaufman, one of 32 “supervisors” who watch over operations in the Woodshop. “...
Posted on June 20, 2023
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Danny Scheie’s yellow brick road leads to Rossmoor

Actor/theater professor plays Scarecrow at ACT Danny Scheie draws parallels with “The Wizard of Oz” and his own journey. The prolific actor and retired theater arts professor, 62, is enjoying this stage of his life, moving to Rossmoor a year ago with his husband, Daric Wolkenhauer. Scheie has kept busy. He’s performing as the Scarecrow in an Americ...
Posted on June 13, 2023
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Planning Committee sends pickleball, food proposals to Board

Food service consultant, pickleball design expected on June 29 agenda The GRF Planning Committee on Thursday approved two notable recommendations to the full GRF Board – the final design for the pickleball courts structure near the Event Center, and a document detailing what questions should be asked and what information is wanted from a consulting...
Posted on June 13, 2023
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LIKE A REBIRTH

‘ LIKE A REBIRTH’ Transgender resident finds happiness and acceptance after coming out late in life Growing up in a small town outside Battle Creek, Michigan, Alex Baccaro had a childhood that seemed right out of Hollywood’s version of 1950s Americana. His mother, a homemaker, and father, a mechanic at the Post Cereal plant, were both proud World W...
Posted on June 6, 2023
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Mutual board’s coordinator set to retire

Anne Paone said her imminent retirement will put her closer to her grandchildren, which is a good thing. “They grow up so fast, and I’ll be happy to see them,” said Paone, who will leave Rossmoor on June 15 after 10 years as a Mutuals’ board services coordinator, responsible for scheduling, setting up and attending board meetings, creating meeting ...
Posted on June 6, 2023