If the weather cooperates, you can swim free in Ellis on Sunday, The Ellis city pool, 301 Taylor Street, is open  from 12:30 -6 p.m.

Ellis city pool manager Kayla Hollern told Hays Post, “the free swim is sponsored by the Bryce Stropes family, in memory and honor of him.”

In July of 2010, Bryce drowned while playing  in the municipal swimming pool  despite efforts by the lifeguards, a volunteer firefighter, and E-M-S responders. It was determined to be shallow-water blackout drowning. Since then, the entire community has rallied to turn the tragedy into something positive and the pool has received recognition for their improved safety program.

“There is also a disc golf tournament in Ellis on Sunday to raise money for the pool safety program,” said Hollern. Teams can begin play at 2 or 3 p.m. for $20 and T-shirts are available for $10.  The proceeds will go to the pool safety program.