Be cognizant of the danger thin ice presents

Be cognizant of the danger thin ice presents

Thanks to an extended Christmas break — a present given to some area school districts — there’s been ample opportunity to enjoy various outdoor activities, including sledding, skiing, snowmobiling, snowboarding and ice skating. While they all involve some measure of risk to go along with the reward of enjoying all that winter has to offer, skating on our ponds, lakes and rivers presents the most potential for accidents. While backyard rinks and …