It takes many people to bring together the Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Washington. Whether you are part of the planning team throughout the year or one of the many volunteers who spent their Saturday putting the plunge together, you are appreciated. There are a few people I believe deserve a special thanks.

Without the staff of Columbia Basin Dive Rescue, the Plunge simply would not happen. Members of the Tri-Tech Skills Center firefighter program deserve recognition for their hard work with set up and tear down. Benton Fire District No. 1 staff provided the changing tents and site safety. Also, thanks to the Columbia River Young Marines for their presentation of colors, and certainly Jimmie Butcher for his willingness to kick off our Plunge with the National Anthem.

RANDY MAYNARD, Kennewick