Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Swimming pool safety reminders

As the pool wrapped up its first few days of Summer 2017 business, everyone was pretty busy. The first day open the facility recorded a total of 78 swimmers, though management was forced to close early when some swimmers forgot to shower before getting in the water.

"We really want to remind everyone the importance of showering before they get in the pool," manager Regan Hinton said.

Time at the lake, sunscreen and even laundry detergent can make the water cloudy if swimmers don't shower first, potentially making it unsafe.

On day two, the first full day of business, the pool recorded 109 swim...