Friends of Pool

The Friends of the Pool have engaged their children in efforts to keep the Odessa Aquatic Recreation Center afloat, so to speak. The kids who participated in the group's walk-a-thon know that their efforts help to keep the pool available to them over the summer. They get out and get pledges and then they walk or run around the track for most of an afternoon.

They also have fun and win prizes, but at the same time they learn that community efforts can get things done. Their pool is important to them and to the entire community. Thanks kids (and their parents) and the FOP for working so hard for...