Elisa De La Torre, 7, jumps into the Caveman Pool on Thursday afternoon. Lots of fixes have kept the pool operating this summer, but only a major overhaul can stop the pool from leaking thousands of gallons of water a day.
By Vickie Aldous of the Daily Courier
Workers have fixed a series of broken parts to keep the Caveman Pool operating this summer, but the 71-year-old outdoor pool in Grants Pass continues to leak almost 30,000 gallons of water a day and its future remains uncertain.
"Something's going to break all the time. So we continue to just put Humpty Dumpty back together again, small piece by small piece," Grants Pass Community Development Director Bradley Clark told the City Council during a recent workshop. Read More »
Grants Pass broke out of the gate quickly, scoring seven runs in the first inning on the way to a 12-1 five-inning win over the Dallas Dirt Bags in the opening game of the Corvallis Stars Spangled American Legion baseball tournament Thursday in Corvallis.
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When I tell folks that George Custer was a childhood friend, they invariably frown, check my forehead to see if I have a fever and ask if I took my medicine that morning. They walk away chuckling and shaking their heads. It's very annoying. Read More »
A series of panels exploring the global legacy of the Declaration of Independence is on display at the Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library. The exhibit uses narrative and photos to explore how American democracy influenced independence movements around the world. The exhibit is on display through July.
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Just in time for Independence Day, the Grants Pass Library is hosting an exhibit that celebrates the worldwide influence of American democracy.
Through narrative and photos, the seven-panel exhibit honors the global impact of the Declaration of Independence, said Library Director Kate Lasky.
"This unique exhibit captures how the ideals of 1776 have echoed far beyond our borders and across generations," Lasky said.
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