Chanute’s decision to close the Maring Aquatic Center for the summer has not gone over well. Other area pools are open, closed, or still deciding what to do. A previous lifeguard has sent messages to city commissioners and members of the Chanute Recreation Commission urging the decision be reconsidered. There is also an online petition. All five city commissioners voted May 26 to keep the pool closed rather than try to partially open it or open for a shortened season.
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