Some Rangely High School students took the opportunity to make a political statement Saturday, with “Trump” and “Make America Great Again” written on their bodies with Sharpie.
Niki Turner Photo
The “Snow Cones” team, apparently concerned that the water wasn’t quite cold enough, added some ice before their jump. Niki Turner Photo
Rodger Polley and his family took the plunge for a good cause. Niki Turner Photo
The Polar Plunge mascot may have wished the balmy November weather was a little more typical for this time of year. Temps hovered in the upper 50s to low 60s all weekend.
Niki Turner Photo
Volunteers and participants in the Rangely Polar Plunge included (top row) Clark Edwards and Jason Kurrasch; (middle row) Erin Geer, Deanna Morgan and Natalie Kurrasch; (bottom row) Norian Edwards and Chelsie Fechtner. There were 41 participants this year, raising more than $4,000 for Special Olympics. René Harden Photo
The oldest plunger was Kay Nickson, 81, of Rangely. Norian Edwards Photo
The pastor and members of Rangely’s New Creation Church came in costume and took the plunge together. Niki Turner Photo
Former Mayor Frank Huitt even got in on the action for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge with his cannonball dive. René Harden Photo
Jeff LeBlue looked like he might be having second thoughts about his decision just before he hit the water.
Norian Edwards Photo