Jacksonport Polar Bears 2001
January 1, 2001
by Stephen Kastner |
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JACKSONPORT, WI - It is the year of
"increased responsibility". Perhaps it is the weather, approximately ten degrees colder this New Year's
Day that makes it seem a bit more serious than last year's swim. Cameras are freezing up. People remain clothed
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"We have over 500 Polar Bears and about 2000 spectators."
Sue Jarosh reports.
This makes it challenging to get through the crowd and down to the actual water's edge. |
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The conditions are sunny but winter has been more harsh overall
this year. It came on sooner and with much more ferocity. A formidable ice shelf now stands between the swimmers
and the water. |
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| But JR Jarosh (above) planned ahead and provides a set of wooden
steps for swimmers to get safely down to the water. |
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Sue Jarosh gave the Jacksonport Fire Dept. $1000 last year from
t-shirt sales after expenses and hopes to do this again if she gets more orders. |
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Anyone wishing to order a long-sleeved, 2001 Polar
Bear shirt with the official logo that appears on the right, may do so by contacting Sue Jarosh at 319-583-8555
or email sujojarosh@aol.com. Cost
is $10 for childrens 10/12 or 14/16 and $15 for Adult S, M, L, XL and $17 for the XXL.
Postage is $3.50 for one shirt and $3.95
for two. The shipping charges must be added in with shirt prices for all orders.
Visit the official Jacksonport
Polar Bear Club web site. |
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