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Rock County Pool extends winter hours

By Sara QuamThe Rock County Pool and Fitness Center got approval from the Pool Commission Tuesday to extend weeknight hours.Management made the suggestion because many members complained about the 8 p.m. closing time being too early.So, starting Jan. 31 the pool will be open until 8:30 p.m. and the fitness areas will be open until 8:45 p.m., giving staff time to do final cleaning and leave by 9 p.m.Commission member Ken Hoime said, "It’s flexible, friendly. We have to adapt to what the need is out there."There have been just a few complaints about the weekend closing times, so staying open later then probably won’t happen.The extra cost of staying open later on the weeknights is so slight that keeping members happy and having them stay with the facility, the Commission said, was worth it.

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