Superior's pool closed for the summer due to leaks
Pirates Tom McCloskey (left) and Don Pickering (right) helped donors “walk the plank” during an April 22 fundraiser for the Pool in the Park project. The fundraiser made $7,000 toward either refurbishing or building a new town pool in Superior. (Photo courtesy of Pool in the Park)
Sisters, Mataea (4) and Kenadi (2) show off their painted faces thanks to the talents of Terry Zylawy during a Pool in the Park fundraiser on April 22 in Superior. (Photo courtesy of Pool in the Park)
Turner Milender was one of 30 donors to “walk the plank” but instead, “jumped the plank” as part of a fundraiser held in Eva Horning Park last month to raise funds for a new pool in Superior. (Photo courtesy of Pool in the Park)
The aging Superior pool located in Eva Horning Park is leaking and can no longer hold water. Roger Wasley, Public Works Supervisor, reported at the last Superior Town Hall meeting on May 14 that he tried to fix the leaks but the pool continues to drain itself. There was a brief discussion about it being too late to try and open the pool this season. No final decisions have been made regarding whether the pool will be fixed or replaced.
In the meantime, a committee called, “Pool in the Park” which was previously called, “Superior Swims” has been raising money to help.
“We are working with the town to explore options,” said committee member, Angie Hopwood.
One event held April 22 was the “Walk the Plank” fundraiser. (See Photos, Page A2.) Board member, Tom McCloskey came up with the idea and over 30 people made a donation or got sponsors in order to “walk the plank” in the park. If they raised over $125 they would receive a t-shirt. Phin Cataldo, a Superior fourth grader raised $1,500 and won a gift basket.
“It was amazing he raised that much,” said Hopwood.
In addition to the plank, nearly 100 participants enjoyed a carnival ran with the help of the local Girl Scouts Troop. People also enjoyed face painting by Terry Zylawy, a bake sale and cake walk, raising approximately $7,000. The $50,000 Silver Dollar Bar in Haugan made a substantial contribution and they also donated several boxes of prizes for the carnival.
“We’ve gotten great support from the community and local businesses and have raised a little over $26,000 so far,” said Hopwood.
It is enough money for the committee to complete Phase I of their plans which is to hire a licensed engineer to create a design for the pool. The engineer will be looking at the options of repairing or revamping the current pool or to build a new one. Though everyone wants the pool to be reopened as soon as possible, there is no real timeline, said Hopwood.
The next fundraiser will be June 8 with a BBQ and Bingo at the Mineral County Fairgrounds. People can also make a donation and send it to PO Box 93, Superior, MT 59872.