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Alexander Pool in Princeton to open this week · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  Speaker 1: Alexander Pool in Princeton to open this week. Written by
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  Speaker 1: Bill Frescos, This article is being read by an automated
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  Speaker 1: voice brought to you by Everlett. Alexander Pool and Princeton
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  Speaker 1: will officially open Wednesday, July first, after repairs delayed the
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  Speaker 1: start of the summer season. The Princeton Park District provided
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  Speaker 1: an update after Alexander Pool was closed last month due
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  Speaker 1: to a major mechanical failure with their filtration pump and motor.
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  Speaker 1: The delay came while the park district was awaiting the
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  Speaker 1: delivery of the equipment. The equipment came in this week,
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  Speaker 1: and the park district officials announced the reopening Tuesday, thanking
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  Speaker 1: maintenance staff for completing the necessary repairs and preparing the
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  Speaker 1: pool for use. We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding while
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  Speaker 1: navigating the pool repairs, the park district said in a statement.
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  Speaker 1: The reopening of the pool extended open swim hours at
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  Speaker 1: the Princeton Metro Center will return to normal beginning Wednesday.
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  Speaker 1: Because of the delayed opening, Discounted pool pass pricing will
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  Speaker 1: also be available as lifeguard availability allows. The city plans
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  Speaker 1: to keep the pool open later into the season to
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  Speaker 1: help make up for lost time. Information regarding aquatats and
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  Speaker 1: group swim lessons will be announced at a later date.
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  Speaker 1: For updates and up to date schedules, visit the Park
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  Speaker 1: District's website or call eight one five eight seven two
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