COTTAM RINK POPULAR WINTER SPOT

COTTAM — The Cottam Rotary Park pond is a nice place to picnic in the summer, but the pond takes on a life of its own during winter months.

Through the efforts of neighbour Graham Murray, the ice remains skateable as long as weather allows.

Here, several ice enthusiasts enjoy the pond on Saturday, January 29.

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Mr. Murray has been shoveling the ice for several years so that neighbours, friends and strangers can benefit from the skating surface.

He’s reached out to the Town of Kingsville to see if they would consider taking over the snow removal and preparation.

Here, several ice enthusiasts enjoy the pond on Saturday, January 29.

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Councillor Larry Patterson was at the pond Saturday afternoon to see the skaters in action and said he’s working on getting the municipality to help out in prepping the ice surface on a regular basis.

Of course, the problem is always liability, but Patterson said they are working on a possible solution.