A sense of community and tradition. That鈥檚 what inspires 麻豆精选鈥檚 Scott Graf when it comes to taking care of the ice at Blair Pond Park during the winter.
Scott Graf has been living in the Blair Pond Park area for over seven years. The park鈥檚 pond has been a local rallying point during the winter and when it freezes over locals come together to prepare the ice for skating.
鈥淵ou have to clear the ice from the snow,鈥� said Graf. 鈥淲hen you get that clear black ice (for a few) cold days in a row, with no snow 鈥� that鈥檚 when you know, it鈥檚 perfect.鈥�
As an unofficial caretaker of the pond and a local firefighter, Graf knows a thing or two about the art of perfecting skating ice, as well as being careful and safe with the ice.
鈥淚 use a drill to test the depth of the ice, and I won鈥檛 go on, or let my kids go on, unless I know it鈥檚 safe,鈥� said Graf.
The city has taken steps for safety at the pond, placing signs and warnings that the ice could be unstable, but Graf always takes the necessary precautions to ensure safety.
Though this year鈥檚 winter hasn鈥檛 had the ideal cold weather the pond would benefit from, Graf knows the community around the park are always happy when the ice is in perfect shape for skating.
鈥淚 think to not be able to skate on a pond growing up, you鈥檙e missing out,鈥� said Graf.
Graf also thinks skating on a local pond鈥檚 ice is something every community should be able to experience.
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