PHILLIPS FLASH, DECEMBER 2013

HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR!

ROLLING TOWARD THE HOLIDAYS

The Snowcreek Athletic Club continues its rehabilitation from a catastrophic water main break last month.  A 4 inch PVC pipe beneath the main building broke in the middle of the night on November 6th, and wasn't discovered until a one million gallon torrent had submerged the first floor beneath 6 to 8 inches of water.

Insult was added to injury when less than two weeks later the repaired main failed again causing another flood and damaging some newly replaced electrical equipment. 

With the leaks finally under control cleanup and repairs have proceeded without interruption. Club representatives now hope to have the facility back in operation by Christmas.

The shutdown has been hard on locals. Until yesterday, favorable warm conditions permitted outdoor pursuits like hiking, cycling and even tennis. But yesterday's cold 6-10 inch snow storm put an end to that party.

Despite improving conditions and massive snow making, the snow pack is still thin, open runs few. Many locals, accustomed to getting their endorphin fix at the Athletic Club while awaiting the next storm, have been forced to buy ice skates or raid the Vons liquor aisles. If these cold dry conditions continue good luck finding a table at a local bar.