New pool update

As the Town of Ekalaka prepares to seek proposals for a new swimming pool and bath house, research into the construction of a new pool is underway. It has been discovered that construction of swimming pools has changed since 1961!

Now, the sides of swimming pools are routinely made from stainless steel; not concrete. A pool specialist explained that stainless steel sides are extremely durable. Where cement cracks with shifting and settling ground and freeze/thaw cycles, stainless steel will flex and not be damaged. In addition, stainless steel does not require painting and is relatively maintenance free. Additional information on the construction aspects of this project will be shared as the process continues.

The Town of Ekalaka and New Pool Committee acknowledges and thanks everyone listed below who has recently made donations to the town’s restricted cash new pool account.

Individuals who have donated: Greg & Rita Williams; Tom & Mary McCamish, Ella Voise, Jessica Powers

Facebook Pledge: Myron & Valerie Johnston

In memory of Benny Padden: Helen Stevens

In memory of Carl & Darlene Grieb: Patrick & Ann Grieb

In memory of Kyle Burch: Garth & Myrna Tooke, Cassidy & Tandi Jesperson, Kim Pearson

In memory of Mark Burch: Kim Pearson

In memory of Val Kuntz: Randy & Vicki Fix

In memory of Bernice Walter: Bill & Candy Loehding

In memory of Leroy Beringer: Bill & Candy Loehding

In memory of Ruby Ayala: Bill & Candy Loehding

In memory of Bev Coons: Bill & Candy Loehding

In memory of Jean Harmon: Cassidy & Tandi Jesperson

Including these donations, funds for the new pool are currently: $39,131.95—town’s restricted cash new pool account; $108,499.95—pool committee funds; $11,945.20—Lions Club; and $12,003.06—Meadowlark Club. These funds add up to a grand total of $171,580.16; plus the $150,000 grant from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Continued financial support of this project is still needed! To contribute a tax deductible donation for a new Ekalaka swimming pool, please mail a check (payable to the Town of Ekalaka) to: Town of Ekalaka, PO Box 338, Ekalaka, MT 59324 and indicate in the memo line “new pool.”