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700 Washington StreetBath, ME 04530PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE PAIDBATH, MAINE04530PERMIT NO. 31Maine Polar BearsThose folks who participate in theseasonal polar bear dips, plunges orswims know how to put the b-r-r-rinwinter. At high noon on Saturday,February 13, 2010, Chad Tardie (D40) confirmed,for the third time, that he was botha nice guy and a little nuts when he joined alarge group of like minded supporters whoran into, and right back out of, Casco Bay toraise $21,000 for Camp Sunshine.For over 25 years, Camp Sunshine haswelcomed children with serious illnessesand their families to their year-roundfacilities on Sebago Lake for programs andrecreation which support the whole family.Chad made his first plunge in 2008 througha friend of the family who was involved inCamp Sunshine. Chad was drawn to thestories of the campers and how the campexperience helps families to reconnect andstrengthen their bonds through recreation,education and counseling.Camp Sunshine promotes the event withthe logo “Freezin for a Reason.” Chad isonboard with that and during Polar Dip2009, he was the first to reach the water andthe last to get out because “I wanted to beable to tell my supporters that they weregetting their money’s worth.”While some might consider that aperilous honor, it reminds Chad that“whatever discomfort I feel is nothingcompared to what Camp Sunshine kidsdeal with every day.”Chad Tardie (far right) and fellow enthusiastsham it up before jumping into Casco Bay for theannual Polar Plunge to benefit Camp Sunshine.