The Blue Water Recovery Outreach Center Positive Impact Team is building a skating rink at Lincoln Park, on Port Huron’s south side. Center Manager, Patrick Patterson, told us that the team is made of community members and people who are in recovery from substance abuse. These addiction survivors are trying to rebuild their lives by building relationships. One way to do that is through volunteering. The team is getting some help with the rink through partnerships with SMR Automotive, Blue Water Transit, D & M Dumpsters, and the City of Port Huron. The 100-foot by 100-foot ice rink will be constructed on December 22. The project was staked out earlier this week. Mr. Patterson reported that many neighbors came out to see what was going on and were thrilled by the prospect of an ice rink. There is already lighting in the park, and there is a fire hydrant nearby to make filling the rink easy. The Positive Impact Team was formed about a month ago and is dedicated to improving both the community and those in recovery. The team spent a few weeks getting approval from the city and collaborating with business partners to get the project started. Once the temperatures stay below freezing, as they usually do, skaters can look forward to a new place to skate outdoors.
