Thin Ice

This is a wonerful time of year, where one can fall asleep with the pond wide open, only to awake and find the winter lock of ice in. Amazing!!! Then a slight dusting of snow covers the lake adding more beauty. Adults want to fish and trap, kids want to skate and play on the ice. I have always felt that through the various season special alert eduction should be provided in our schools to kids on the dangers and hazards of various seasons. Thin ice is the first, the thin ice and freezing water is not like spring bee's, poison ivy, wet rocks and glass on the beach. One crack and the adventure can turn to disaster. I would ask that each of you take a moment and educate the young about checking the pond ice out at this time of year. A common mistake is following the dog running across the ice with its weight spread out on four feet and weighing much less or attempting to "go" rescue the dog that went through the ice. Education is the key...knowing what to do in case one goes through and how to call for help are keys to winter safety.