Edition:
January 13, 2006
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Notices - DBA Info
Polar Bear Day proceeds as planned In stark contrast to last year’s Polar Bear Day, which had to be cancelled due to the lake’s closure from storm runoff contamination, this year’s Polar Bear Day took place under idyllic conditions – blue skies, 78-degree temperatures and 54-degree water. Fortunately, earlier threats of lake contamination from last week’s rainfall were dismissed and 40 participants showed up for the day’s event, hosted by the Ski Club. According to organizer John Whitlow, pictured below on his hydrofoill, there were 12 first-timers on hand to participate in one of Canyon Lake’s longest running traditions. The oldest female skier was Joan Bittermann, 69, and the youngest was Jennifer King, 23. The oldest male skier was Jack Honberger, 81, and the youngest was Gabriel Molner, 9. Ski boats were provided by Bruce and Norma Yarbrough and Randy and Denise Roberts. The roaring bonfire in the foreground provided a gathering place for participants and spectators to enjoy the summer-like day and dry off from the winter-like water temperatures.
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