Preparing for (Possible) Pool Season

In preparation for a possible swimming season, volunteers on Friday, May 15, painted and cleaned the pools at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg. The chemicals for the pools were expected to arrive this week.

Above, Colby Gojmerac and John Shaulis, maintenance manager, remove leaves from the baby pool as the park readies the facility for a possible early June opening.

The park traditionally opens Hershberger Memorial Pool on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, but the opening has been undecided due to COVID-19.

"At this point, we are awaiting guidance from local officials and govern...