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Published February 11, 2010, 12:00 AM

Freezin' for a Reason


The “Polar Molars” took the plunge with Sarah Nygaard, left, and Kristi Hammers jumping into the icy-cold waters of Little Pine Lake during the “Freezin’ for a Reason” fundraiser Saturday. Perham Family Dentistry won second place in the team costume contest.

  • The “Polar Molars” took the plunge with Sarah Nygaard, left, and Kristi Hammers jumping into the icy-cold waters of Little Pine Lake during the “Freezin’ for a Reason” fundraiser Saturday. Perham Family Dentistry won second place in the team costume contest.
  • Maya Blickenstaff, dressed as Wonder Woman, reacts accordingly after jumping into the ice-cold water.
  • In her penguin costume, Karissa Evenson emerges from the ice-cold waters of Little Pine.
  • Encouraged by the crowd and a pass the hat collection of $800, Miss Perham Jenna Strege, is all smiles after jumping in, crown and all, to end the Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge.
  • Braving the cold waters was a group effort for the Cavalier family as they took the plunge together.
  • Jill and Hayden Shipman jumped into the lake together near the end of the plunge. Jill is the director of Kinship.
  • Just like a duck in water, Marilyn Barry seemed surprisingly comfortable after jumping into frigid Little Pine.
  • Vance Bachmann of the Perham Fire Department definitely gets style points for his goggles, snorkel, and cannonball into the water.
  • Wayne Johnson climbs out of the water followed by Cal Dockter and Greg Keil after these “hillbillies” took the plunge.
  • Fan favorites “The Hanson Brothers”, from left, Bryan Tussow, John Rutten, and Scott Bjerke were some of the many who jumped in creative costumes.