The calm before the cannonball: Prepping local pools for summer
Lifeguard trainee Julian Varlotta, back, practices lifesaving skills with Johnny Laquinta in a lifesaving exercise at Cranberry Township Waterpark as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Instructor Riley Curtis, back, studies to make sure Jaylee Duncan, middle, is correctly saving Aribella Castellano in a lifesaving exercise at Cranberry Township Waterpark as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
EDCO pool manager Ronny Royhab hangs up safety equipment as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
EDCO pool manager Ronny Royhab moves pool furniture as they work on cleaning different areas of the pool as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Colton Lees, left, works on edging the sidewalks surrounding EDCO Pool with his grandfather Rodger Lees as employees and volunteers from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Madox Sweeney takes a pool broom hanging off the gate as the pool still needs to be cleaned after being filled as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Julian Varlotta practices pulling victim Johnny Laquinta out of the water with the help of rescuer Ben Barroner in a lifesaving exercise at Cranberry Township Waterpark as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Sydney Widdersheim paints different frames that will be used at EDCO Pool as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Jessica Sweeney works on cleaning the pool at EDCO Pool as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler
Frank Vivirito replaces signage around the swimming pool at Alameda Park ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Terry Davis works on screwing cap covers onto equipment at the Alameda Park pool ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Terry Davis works on screwing cap covers onto equipment at the Alameda Park pool ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Terry Davis works on screwing cap covers onto equipment at the Alameda Park pool ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Frank Vivirito replaces signage around the swimming pool at Alameda Park ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Frank Vivirito replaces signage around the swimming pool at Alameda Park ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Terry Davis works on screwing cap covers onto equipment at the Alameda Park pool ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Frank Vivirito, left, and Terry Davis check on valves in the pit at the swimming pool at Alameda Park ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Frank Vivirito, left, and Terry Davis check on valves in the pit at the swimming pool at Alameda Park ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Lifeguard trainee Julian Varlotta, back, practices lifesaving skills with Johnny Laquinta in a lifesaving exercise at Cranberry Township Waterpark as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Instructor Riley Curtis, back, studies to make sure Jaylee Duncan, middle, is correctly saving Aribella Castellano in a lifesaving exercise at Cranberry Township Waterpark as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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EDCO pool manager Ronny Royhab hangs up safety equipment as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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EDCO pool manager Ronny Royhab moves pool furniture as they work on cleaning different areas of the pool as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Colton Lees, left, works on edging the sidewalks surrounding EDCO Pool with his grandfather Rodger Lees as employees and volunteers from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Madox Sweeney takes a pool broom hanging off the gate as the pool still needs to be cleaned after being filled as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Julian Varlotta practices pulling victim Johnny Laquinta out of the water with the help of rescuer Ben Barroner in a lifesaving exercise at Cranberry Township Waterpark as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Sydney Widdersheim paints different frames that will be used at EDCO Pool as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Jessica Sweeney works on cleaning the pool at EDCO Pool as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler
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Frank Vivirito replaces signage around the swimming pool at Alameda Park ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Terry Davis works on screwing cap covers onto equipment at the Alameda Park pool ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Terry Davis works on screwing cap covers onto equipment at the Alameda Park pool ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Terry Davis works on screwing cap covers onto equipment at the Alameda Park pool ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Frank Vivirito replaces signage around the swimming pool at Alameda Park ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Frank Vivirito replaces signage around the swimming pool at Alameda Park ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Terry Davis works on screwing cap covers onto equipment at the Alameda Park pool ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Frank Vivirito, left, and Terry Davis check on valves in the pit at the swimming pool at Alameda Park ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Frank Vivirito, left, and Terry Davis check on valves in the pit at the swimming pool at Alameda Park ahead of opening season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Employees and volunteers from EDCO extensively work to prepare their pool for its Memorial week opening as various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Cranberry Lifeguard staff goes through extensive training as employees from various Butler County pools work on making sure things are safe and ready to go for the summer season on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Terry Davis screws cap covers onto equipment on Thursday, May 15, at Alameda Waterpark ahead of its opening day, Saturday, May 31. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Staff members of pools in Butler County prepared for the opening of the season by performing rescue drills, scrubbing the decks and cleaning the water with nets and bags.
Although many youths in the county are still in school until early-June, Memorial Day weekend marks the date that some pools in the county open, including EDCO Pool in Evans City and Cranberry Township Pool. Alameda Waterpark in Butler Township opens the following weekend, May 31.
Having been closed since the end of last summer, staff members also put equipment back in place around the pools and performed maintenance on pool structures like water slides and diving boards.
Lifeguard trainee Julian Varlotta, right, practices rescue skills with Johnny Laquinta on Thursday, May 15, in Cranberry Township Waterpark. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Lifeguard instructor Riley Curtis, in back, watches as Jaylee Duncan, middle, performs a water rescue exercise with Aribella Castellano on Thursday, May 15, at Cranberry Township Waterpark. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
EDCO Pool manager Ronny Royhab sets up safety equipment Monday, May 12, as employees prepare for the summer season. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
EDCO Pool manager Ronny Royhab moves a lifeguard station Monday, May 12, in preparation for the pool’s opening. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Colton Lees, left, edges a sidewalk surrounding EDCO Pool with his grandfather, Rodger Lees, on Monday, May 12, to prepare for the summer. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Madox Sweeney grabs a pool brush on Monday, May 12, at EDCO Pool, as staff members get the pool ready for its opening. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Julian Varlotta, left, pulls Johnny Laquinta out of the water with the help of Ben Barroner in a rescue exercise on Thursday, May 15, at Cranberry Township Waterpark. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Sydney Widdersheim paints frames that will be used at EDCO Pool on Monday, May 12, to prepare for the summer season. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Jessica Sweeney, left, and Madox Sweeneyclean the pool at EDCO Park on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler
Frank Vivirito, left, and Terry Davis check pool valves in the pit Thursday, May 15, at Alameda Waterpark ahead of its opening, Saturday, May 31. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Sydney Widdersheim pressure-washes concrete at EDCO Pool on Monday, May 12, 2025, to prepare for opening day. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Employees and volunteers from EDCO Pool work to prepare for the summer season on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
