PUBLIC
NOTICE
City of Athena Thanks Community for Strong Support of the 2026 Swimming PoolRenovation Project
Summary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Athena Thanks Community for Strong Support of the 2026 Swimming Pool Renovation Project Athena, OR— June 1, 2026 — The City of Athena is proud to announce the successful completion of its swimming pool renovation fundraising campaign, thanks to the overwhelming generosity and support of community donors. "We are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity shown by our donors," said Mayor Becky Schroder. "This outpouring of support, particularly from Bob Johns who spearheaded the fundraising campaign, demonstrates our community's strong commitment to our nearly 100-year-old pool. Our donors all share a connection to Athena, and the value of providing a swimming pool for our younger generation cannot be overstated.” The City would also like to recognize and thank the many individuals, businesses, and organizations who contributed to this effort, including: Jim & Penny Whitney, Johns Ranch, Bob & Deborah Johns, AWERE Grant Program, Sam & Sara Tucker, Umatilla County Community & Economic Development Grant Program, Bank of Eastern Oregon, Nutrien Ag Solutions, The McGregor Company, Allen & Sally Thompson, Lakeside Foods, Joe & Cindy Shurtz, Anthony & Tracy Martinez, NextEra Energy Resources and Ken & Dorothy Bjorklund. The pool would not be open for the 2026 summer without these donors! As a result of this successful effort, the City is excited to reopen the pool for the 2026 season with expanded options. The schedule will include daily open swim, family swim on Tuesday and Thursdays, and Wednesday night swim. Swim lessons will also return this summer for the first time since 2023. The tentative open date is set for June 22nd . For more information about the City of Athena or the pool hours and swim lesson signs ups, please visit www.cityofathena.com. Media Contact: Jen Thul City Recorder jen@cityofathena.com 541-566-3862 www.cityofathena.com
Notice Date: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
- County: Umatilla
- Notice Type: Public Notice
- City: Athena Weston
Details
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Athena Thanks Community for Strong Support of the 2026 Swimming Pool
Renovation Project
Athena, OR— June 1, 2026 — The City of Athena is proud to announce the successful
completion of its swimming pool renovation fundraising campaign, thanks to the
overwhelming generosity and support of community donors.
“We are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity shown by our donors,” said Mayor
Becky Schroder. “This outpouring of support, particularly from Bob Johns who
spearheaded the fundraising campaign, demonstrates our community’s strong
commitment to our nearly 100-year-old pool. Our donors all share a connection to
Athena, and the value of providing a swimming pool for our younger generation cannot
be overstated.”
The City would also like to recognize and thank the many individuals, businesses, and
organizations who contributed to this effort, including: Jim & Penny Whitney, Johns
Ranch, Bob & Deborah Johns, AWERE Grant Program, Sam & Sara Tucker, Umatilla
County Community & Economic Development Grant Program, Bank of Eastern Oregon,
Nutrien Ag Solutions, The McGregor Company, Allen & Sally Thompson, Lakeside
Foods, Joe & Cindy Shurtz, Anthony & Tracy Martinez, NextEra Energy Resources and
Ken & Dorothy Bjorklund. The pool would not be open for the 2026 summer without
these donors!
As a result of this successful effort, the City is excited to reopen the pool for the 2026
season with expanded options. The schedule will include daily open swim, family swim
on Tuesday and Thursdays, and Wednesday night swim. Swim lessons will also return
this summer for the first time since 2023. The tentative open date is set for June 22 nd .
For more information about the City of Athena or the pool hours and swim lesson signs
ups, please visit www.cityofathena.com.
Media Contact:
Jen Thul
City Recorder
jen@cityofathena.com
541-566-3862
www.cityofathena.com
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