Jump in! The water's great!!!
On an cool, overcast day, two weeks after Mark Hallburn promised it would happen, Putnam County's public pool finally re-opened.
And of course the first thing Halburn did is start whining about how few customers there were and how many employees were sitting around. We also love the way he writes about his photographer when everyone knows it's just him.
Parks and Recreation announced June 11th as the opening date but due to the shoddy construction used when the pool was originally built, it took a couple of weeks longer to complete the renovation.
The renovated pool, and kiddie pool look great, which is to be expected since, through the leadership of Putnam County Commissioners Stephen H. "Steve" Andes, Raymond "Joe" Haynes, and their Parks and Recreation Director Scott W. Williamson, crews had more than a year to repair the pool.
Built in the 1970s, the pool suffered from years of neglect and continued to deteriorate under the reign of former Parks and Recreation President Sally Holliday and Director Cordie Hudkins.
It was closed for the 2010 summer season due to lack of funds and safety concerns. The renovation cost Putnam County taxpayers more than $150,000.
After seeing the results, the time and expense was well worth it.
Once warm weather returns, more swimmers will take advantage of the beautiful facility.
Admission is $5 for adults
Hallburn, you can enter through the side gate.
For more information, please telephone 304-562-0518.
And of course the first thing Halburn did is start whining about how few customers there were and how many employees were sitting around. We also love the way he writes about his photographer when everyone knows it's just him.
Parks and Recreation announced June 11th as the opening date but due to the shoddy construction used when the pool was originally built, it took a couple of weeks longer to complete the renovation.
The renovated pool, and kiddie pool look great, which is to be expected since, through the leadership of Putnam County Commissioners Stephen H. "Steve" Andes, Raymond "Joe" Haynes, and their Parks and Recreation Director Scott W. Williamson, crews had more than a year to repair the pool.
Built in the 1970s, the pool suffered from years of neglect and continued to deteriorate under the reign of former Parks and Recreation President Sally Holliday and Director Cordie Hudkins.
It was closed for the 2010 summer season due to lack of funds and safety concerns. The renovation cost Putnam County taxpayers more than $150,000.
After seeing the results, the time and expense was well worth it.
Once warm weather returns, more swimmers will take advantage of the beautiful facility.
Admission is $5 for adults
Hallburn, you can enter through the side gate.
For more information, please telephone 304-562-0518.
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