Sumner Newscow report — The following is a press release from the Wellington Rec Commission Director Cody White:

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Announcement: The Wellington Family Aquatic Center will open on Saturday, June 3. There are very few days between school letting out and life guards cleaning and training. All of our new guards will undergo the certification process in Ark City on May 24 and 25.

That would only leave them one day to learn rotations and practice training. Safety is our number one concern and priority, so we do not want to rush the opening process. This will also give the water a chance to warm up a little.

The Saturday of Memorial Day weekend is always our targeted opening day, but sometimes it needs to be adjusted. With that being said, today through Friday June 2nd, family pool passes will be discounted from $150 to $125. Passes are unavailable to purchase online, so stop by our main office anytime between 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday!