Doc treating sudden 'rash' hot tub, spa reactions
Exercising in a swimming pool or relaxing in a hot tub are great ways to relieve stress, however certain chemicals added to the water to keep it safe can actually cause severe skin reactions. Rashes developed by some people after spending time in swimming pools or hot tubs have been linked to the chemical potassium peroxymonosulfate, a treatment used to keep water clear and free of organic debris.

Commitment to pool safety will save lives
Federal mandates requiring public swimming pools, wading pools, spas and hot tubs to be outfitted with new drain cover systems went into effect Dec. 19.

36 Hours in Reykjavik, Iceland
Seeing the countryside on Icelandic horses from EldHestar, in Hveragerdi. A chattering woman on a barstool near mine swirls her screwdriver as if it were cabernet sauvignon , not seeming to notice the waves of orange liquid crashing over the rim.

Trend Of Hot Tub Allergies Heats Up
A chemical used to treat pools and hot tubs can cause severe rashes, and an expert said he has seen more cases lately.

36 Hours in Reykjavik, Iceland
Denizens of Tjornin, the pond in the city?s center. A chattering woman on a barstool near mine swirls her screwdriver as if it were cabernet sauvignon , not seeming to notice the waves of orange liquid crashing over the rim.

Law requires public pools to install drain devices
Owners of public swimming pools in lower Fairfield County are struggling to comply with a new federal law requiring drain covers that prevent underwater entrapment.

Business notes
EMPIRE POOLS AND HOT TUBS of Concord and Manchester has moved to an expanded location. The new Manchester store, at 655 Mast Road, has a 3,400-square-foot showroom displaying a selection of above-ground pools, hot tubs, chemicals and other supplies.

Law requires public pools to install drain devices
Staff Writers Owners of public swimming pools in lower Fairfield County are struggling to comply with a new federal law requiring drain covers that prevent underwater entrapment.

Amherst mulls pool reopening
AMHERST - School officials hope to decide Monday night whether to reopen Amherst Regional Middle School pool, which has been closed since Dec. 19. Amherst Regional School Committee Chairman Michael W.

Baby pool 'safe,' but still closed for now
The North Platte Telegraph The baby pool at the city's Recreational Complex will remain closed until a new drain cover can be installed, said Darrell Mueller, director of leisure services for the City of North Platte.

Work begins on Amherst middle school pool so that it may reopen by end of January
This is an 5:44 p.m. update of a story that was posted at 2:30 this afternoon. AMHERST - Work began on the Amherst Regional Middle School pool Thursday afternoon after Health Director Epi S. Bodhi approved the plans to bring the drains into compliance with a new federal law.

Amherst expected to decide Monday whether to reopen middle school pool
AMHERST - School officials hope to decide Monday night whether to reopen Amherst Regional Middle School pool, which has been closed since Dec. 19.

City dives into new swimming pool regulations
WAVERLY - In the midst of winter, swimming pools might be the last thing most people are thinking about. However, due to new federal rules regarding covers for drains, people like Waverly parks and recreation Director T.J. Petersen have pools on their minds.

Chicopee keeps 2 school pools open
CHICOPEE - The pools at Chicopee High and Chicopee Comprehensive High School will remain open even though the city has missed a federal deadline to install drain covers.

Continuing the tradition of New Year's immersion
JUNEAU - On Jan. 1, 1994, a party of five decided to take a dive. To Mary Bardone, Bill Platte, Barbara Greening, Eva Ceder, and Len Ceder, it seemed like a brilliant idea to jump into the icy waters of the inside passage without wearing any sort of synthetic body insulation.

Things I don't want to hear about in '09
Now that 2009 has sort of gotten itself established as the rest of the year we have to deal with, there are a few things that I hope to see and hear a lot less of this year. It's not that I'm a negative person but there are some things that come up and around far too often.

Oklahoma City pools mostly comply with law
Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department spokeswoman Jennifer Lindsey-McClintock said the city, while believing it mostly complies with federal law, is waiting for the state to apply the rules and convey inspection standards to public pool operators."Based on our knowledge of the federal law we are compliant,? she said. "At this point it?s really in the state?s hands.?She said the city ...

Recreation facility a Catch-22
year round is a request by many current Nantonites ? however, most aren?t willing to pay for it. If the real estate market hadn?t taken a fall along with the economy perhaps more people would?ve purchased homes in Nanton, thus increasing the tax base.

Officials optimistic Amherst pool to open soon
AMHERST - The swimming pool at Amherst Regional Middle School could open soon. Town Manager Laurence R. Shaffer told more than 50 people who filled Town Hall Monday night that officials are confident they will have a solution soon.

The Conrados had to see Burj Al Arab to believe it; ski-lift tickets a bargain
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