12/7/2020 11:18:00 AM COVID-19 couldn't stop joy at the pool
Editor
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic couldn't stop thousands of children and adults from enjoying themselves at the Stewartville pool last summer.
The City Council, at its Tuesday, Nov. 24 meeting, reviewed a report showing total attendance at the pool was 17,058 for 2020, including:
" 3,300 from June 15-30.
" 7,126 for July.
" 5,878 for August.
" 754 from Sept. 1-7.
The Council, at its Tuesday, June 9 meeting, agreed to open the pool at 50 percent capacity beginning on Monday, June 15. Cheryl Terhaar, pool manager, said at the time the pool's capacity is 450 swimmers at any one time.
Officials said that at 50 percent capacity, up to 225 people would be allowed to swim during Session 1 on a weekday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and as many as 225 more could swim during Session 2 on that same weekday afternoon, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Terhaar said she's thankful the pool was able to stay open for the summer in the midst of the pandemic...
For more on this story pick up your copy of the Dec. 8 Stewartville STAR.
Article Comment Submission Form
Please feel free to submit your comments. You may remain anonymous. Article comments are not posted immediately to the Web site. Each submission must be approved by the Web site editor, who may edit content for appropriateness. There may be a delay of 24-48 hours for any submission while the web site editor reviews and approves it.
Note: All information on this form is required. Your telephone number is for our use only, and will not be attached to your comment.
