Beltzville opens without lifeguards

The sun was out, the cool water glistened and people returned to Beltzville State Park this weekend to enjoy the start of the summer season.

[Abbondanzo]

"Autumn Ackley of Palmerton, who brought her two children to the beach, suggested the state charge a small fee, such as $1, if money is the problem.
Her boyfriend, Lenny Twaskas, said he believes it's important to have someone trained in rescue measures, such as CPR, working as lifeguards and keeping a watchful eye."

-Why is it that EVERY article anymore has non-traditionale families? i.e. the parents have differnent last names than the kids. I know "it happens" but why does it seem to happen all the time in every news story you read or watch on TV.

[wow]

last time i went there it was pretty nasty. Looked like the inner city Allentonians were all there. won't go there anymore. and yes i saw people let their little babies have only a diaper on and be in the water. ever heard of lil swimmer diapers.

[just me]

I think people in this area should have a pass of some sort for free 'admission' to Beltzville. All others from out of this area should be charged at least $1 per person to be admitted. That just may cut down on some of the filth. The out of towners may not want to pay admission.

[Pachacutec]

When kids are around water, it IS important to have people on hand who are trained in CPR; how about the parents? There are courses out there and I think every parent should have basic CPR/first aid training. And when kids are around water, there should be an adequate number of adults to supervise the kids.

[1 for Justice]

wow wrote:

last time i went there it was pretty nasty. Looked like the inner city Allentonians were all there. won't go there anymore. and yes i saw people let their little babies have only a diaper on and be in the water. ever heard of lil swimmer diapers.

If you look closer, it isn't the Allentonians. Try a bit farther south. The buses in the lot are most likely from Philly. And they don't care how they pollute our waters.

[Bitter]

I think this was a wonderful idea! Now it forces people to watch their OWN children, and we all know that is why a LIFEGUARD is at pool or a beach, so they can watch the kids free of charge.
PRIME EXAMPLE;
Lenny Twaskas, said he believes it's important to have someone trained in rescue measures, such as CPR, working as lifeguards and keeping a watchful eye."
Be responsible learn this yourself and watch your own children.

[Bitter]

Pachacutec wrote:

When kids are around water, it IS important to have people on hand who are trained in CPR; how about the parents? There are courses out there and I think every parent should have basic CPR/first aid training. And when kids are around water, there should be an adequate number of adults to supervise the kids.

I think every one should take a test, and pass with 100% before they breed to see if they are responsible enough to have children. If you cannot pass then they should be made sterile right then & there.

[dying allentown]

Allentown, Philly...don't matter. Every year the visiting filth causes the swimming area to be shut down because of unfit bacteria. It would be a waste to hire a lifeguard for a couple weeks

[Hey YaHomos]

I remember when Beltzville was a nice place to take your family for a swim and a picnic .. Now its all puerto ricans, screaming little puerto ricans, loud music and kaos ... what a shame ..

[MojoMan the Navy Man]

Lifeguards are not the problem, how people respect the parks, I mean let's face it the parks are for them, and if they are rotten enough to ruin them constantly....SHUT THEM DOWN! They only go there because they're free.

[ceart99]

MojoMan the Navy Man wrote:

Lifeguards are not the problem, how people respect the parks, I mean let's face it the parks are for them, and if they are rotten enough to ruin them constantly....SHUT THEM DOWN! They only go there because they're free.

I generally agree. Charge a small fee and hire someone to monitor usage and evict people abusing the park. I live within view of the lake but haven't swam there in over 20 years. It's a shame.

[Joe Dirt]

If you start to drown just grab on to a floating piece of monkey poop.

[Claire]

Parents should be responsible for their kids, not lifeguards, etc. And for gods sake, don't take your kid in the water with just a diaper on. Have some respect for other people. Furthermore, from what I've seen of the "crowd" that frequents Beltzville anymore, it would a blessing if they ALL drowned.

[wow]

Claire wrote:

Parents should be responsible for their kids, not lifeguards, etc. And for gods sake, don't take your kid in the water with just a diaper on. Have some respect for other people. Furthermore, from what I've seen of the "crowd" that frequents Beltzville anymore, it would a blessing if they ALL drowned.

I AGREE!!!

[IAMAL]

Ed should lease the state parks to a private firm, maybe from Spain. Take the money and invest it into Phila's infrastructure. Ed could give a speech at Beltsville wearing a diaper while eating a greasy cheese steak.

[redneck myself]

Hey YaHomos wrote:

I remember when Beltzville was a nice place to take your family for a swim and a picnic .. Now its all puerto ricans, screaming little puerto ricans, loud music and kaos ... what a shame ..

Last time I was there it was all white redneck trash. The ones polluting the water are the little white snot nosed brats

[EAT ME]

wow wrote:

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I AGREE!!!

That would get rid of all the white scum!!!!!!

[Latinos False Pride]

This sounds like a plot to exterminate Latinos by the white man.

The white man knows that Latinos and water are lethal.
Everytime you have a Latino around water, they drown.
Its like everytime you have a Latino woman around fried food, they plump up.

[Mike]

This (the scum who frequent) is the reason I go to a different lake that charges per person to enter. It is much cleaner and nice than BSP.

[David-1206]

It won't be long until the feces in the water shuts it down anyway...