New Year's paddle

Four locals paddle their kayaks on New Year's Day at Crescent Bay. It was their third year in a row for the stunt to show that they won't let the elements tell them they can't paddle when they want to. This was their first year at Crescent Bay; Coulee Playland's launch was frozen. Participants, from left, were Rod Harden, Bob and Sandy Hendrickson, and Ross Vordahl. "I try to kayak all year if I can; there's not a lot to do around here," Harden joked. "The secret is to dress really, really warm, and don't get wet. If you get wet, you're screwed." - Jacob Wagner photo