Great Wolf, Great Mystery
As of Wednesday, a deal between the Gilroy and Great Wolf Lodge had slipped away.
Low water level forces closure of Anderson Lake
Recreational boaters hoping to get on the local waterways one more time this summer got an unexpected and unwanted surprise this week as Anderson Lake County Park was officially closed to all vessels.“Due to the projected lowering water levels, Anderson Reservoir will be closed to all vessels effective Monday, August 17,” reads the announcement on the Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department website. That notice was posted Wednesday, Aug. 12.A ruptured water pipe near Casa de Fruta on Aug. 1 caused the shutdown of a pipeline from San Luis Reservoir, the county’s main water supply to its water treatment plants, according to Santa Clara Valley Water District spokesman Marty Grimes.“We’ve been using Anderson Reservoir to feed our treatment plans at a much earlier time than we thought we were going to,” Grimes said.County parks had hoped to keep the reservoir open for recreational boat use through Labor Day, but the water was dropping so fast and boats could not be launched based on the water level projections, Grimes added.If the water level reaches around 40,000 acre feet, then boats can’t be safely launched.Before rupturing, the pipe had been transporting water from San Luis Reservoir to the county’s three water treatment plants. When it was shut down earlier this month, the water district began using water from Anderson instead.Repairs to the busted pipe are expected to be complete by Sept 3, Grimes said.Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos is also closed due to low water level, according to the county parks site.
Gilroy’s Jewish cemetery expanded, beautified
The 36-month project to expand and beautify the existing Jewish section of the Gavilan Hills Memorial Park at 1000 First St. in Gilroy has finally been completed.
Historical Society to host popular tour of Old St. Mary Cemetery
The Gilroy Historical Society will host its most popular walking tour at 10 a.m. Nov. 3 of the Old St. Mary Cemetery on First Street.
Check it out!
More than 6,000 people passed through the new library’s doors during its grand opening on Saturday, gaping at its size and beauty, and enjoying its services for the first time.
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Did you spend seven hours sewing a furry jumpsuit inspired by the "The Fox" viral Norwegian hit that blew up YouTube? Did you make a conscience effort to beat the hoards of online shoppers by purchasing your Katniss Everdeen "Hunger Games" duds months before the popular ensemble sold out? Have you been growing your whiskers in order to sport an authentic beard like the grizzled "Duck Dynasty" Louisianians?
