Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
With new rules, Hartley swimming pool opens
Hartley lifeguard Carley Vial takes the temperature of a patron at the entrance window Monday afternoon.
Though Little League and other events may be canceled, local children can still enjoy one vestige of summer this year.
The Hartley swimming pool opened Friday, June 19. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a long repair list, it remained shuttered to swimmers prior to last week's opening day.
Manager Pam Mohni said the first week has already been like none other in her 23 years overseeing the local swimming hole. Several new rules are in place for both lifeguards and swimmers to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
"My guys are doing well with everything and patrons are doing what they've been asked to...
