Cold enough for "polar"

Seven brave souls take a refreshing dip in Lake Roosevelt just after noon on New Year's Day at Spring Canyon for the annual polar plunge. In its seventh year, the plunge seems to attract participants numbered in proportion to the degrees above zero on the thermometer. It was about 40. From left: Bob Carlson, Koy Griesse, Lazelda Foster, Gwen Hilson, Tammy Norris, Diana Parrish, Diane Bussard and Kori Goudey. ­- Scott Hunter photo