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Looking for a fun place to bike in Grants Pass? Cathedral Hills may be the place for you. By Mike Walters As a Southern Oregon native, I fell in love, at an early age, with all the wonderful things to do in the outdoors and I consider myself an outdoor enthusiast. Those of you inclined to get outside, must appreciate all the southern part of Oregon has to offer. The Cathedral Hills Trail System, in Grants Pass, is an easily accessible outdoor area that falls into the must-appreciate category. Up front, I acknowledge, I am a cyclist. I value nothing…
Get Wilde about wine at Grants Pass favorite winery By Mitch Wilde What happens when you combine a NASA engineer, an optometrist, dozens of acres of the Applegate Valley, thousands of grapevines, and a ton of TLC? Well, if you guessed Walport Family Cellars, in the heart of the Applegate Valley, you know your Southern Oregon Wine Trail. I had a chance to visit the endearing Walport Family Cellars (WFC) and was able to spend time with both Amy and Eric Walport, the owners and vintners of WFC. When I recently asked Amy and Eric what they want people to…
Here are a few of our favorite mint cocktails — refreshingly perfect for chilling this summer. Mint Julip Zest Ingredients: 1 handful of fresh mint 1/2 cup simple syrup 1 cup distilled water 2 oz. bourbon whiskey 5 oz. water 1 lemon wedge Directions: Ice is optional. Pull mint from stem, place into mixing unit with all ingredients aside from lemon; mix, shake, pour. Cut lemon into wedges, zest, and garnish. Watermelon Smint Ingredients: 3 sprigs fresh mint 1 teaspoon water 1 teaspoon superfine sugar 2 ounces vodka Club soda or filtered water, splash to liking Sprinkle of powdered…
The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce announced the date for the upcoming Lemonade Day as August 5, 2022. Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. The objective of Lemonade Day is to empower youth to take ownership of their lives and become productive members of society – the business leaders, social advocates, volunteers, and forward thinking citizens of tomorrow. Each child that registers receives a backpack with an Entrepreneur Workbook that teaches them the lessons of Lemonade Day like…
GPCC Workshop features more discussions on Caveman Pool The Grants Pass City Council continued to look at the future of Caveman Pool and allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding during its weekly workshop sessions. The City Council began the April 18 session with a staff presentation on community pool options. The panel must decide whether to rehabilitate the aging Caveman Pool next to the Grants Pass High School campus, build a new public swimming pool there or invest in a brand new pool complex in a different location. The Council will also continue working on allocating ARPA funds to…
The Grants Pass High School (GPHS) athletic department hired Brad Page as the new head varsity football coach for Grants Pass High School. Page is a graduate of GPHS where he was a member of the varsity football team. He continued his education at Brigham Young University and has spent the last 6 years coaching football at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire (2021-present) and Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona (2017-2021). Page will fill the role previously held by John Musser, who led the Cavemen football program since 2008.
Winter’s over, here are a few pointers to get your body in shape for Spring By Elena Rassolova Every winter it happens. Somehow, without even knowing it, you’ve put on weight. Now that spring is here and it’s time to get into more revealing clothes… boy you can sure see the extra pounds! For some, getting our butts in gear is about our “skinny clothes,” for others it’s a “second resolution of the year,” one where we once again commit to working out and eating right. If this rings a bell, don’t panic: just get moving! The good news is…
Summer is approaching, so practice sound skin protection habits right away By Michelle Reid, Somme Institute It is impossible to stop the natural aging process, but it is possible to delay it. Unfortunately, some age-related changes in our facial appearance are unavoidable and partially due to genetics and the passage of time. However, the greatest cause of the visible signs of aging is directly linked to environmental sources and is preventable. Sun exposure is one of the most avoidable causes of wrinkling, skin discoloration, laxity and, most importantly, skin cancer. It is well established that exposure to the sun’s UV…
How to improve your game with consistent practice swings By Justin Klemballa Many casual golfers don’t realize that they are supposed to impact the ground in order to hit a solid iron shot. This even holds true for fairway woods. As illustrated in Picture A, when the sole of the club is squarely grounded at impact, the shaft leans towards the target. This is by design. It is the golfer’s job to deliver the club to impact in this position, which in turn allows the club head to carve out a divot directly in front of the ball as it…
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