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Oregon City proclaims May Water Safety Month; parks staff report expanded swim lessons and lifeguard training
Summary
The commission proclaimed May 2025 as Water Safety Month. Melissa Sebastian, the city’s Aquatic and Recreation Manager, told commissioners the pool offered more swim lessons than before, registered over 1,000 for summer lessons, increased lifeguard training and waived certification fees to recruit staff.
The Oregon City Commission proclaimed May 2025 as Water Safety Month on Wednesday and heard a staff report on local aquatic-safety efforts.
Melissa Sebastian, aquatic and recreation manager, said the city’s swim-lesson program has expanded: more than 3,000 children participated in lessons over the past year, summer registration topped…
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