Rotary Richard goes for a swim

Fundraiser for Clearwater Rotary Club ends unusually early with warmer weather

Rotary Richard stands on the ice on Monday.

Rotary Richard stands on the ice on Monday.

Rotary Richard stands near the edge of the ice on Dutch Lake late Sunday morning, March 22. A few RR in waterhours later (left), he had fallen through.

According to Clearwater Rotary Club, the official time was March 22 at 4:01 a.m. and six seconds.

The time is based on when a rock at his feet drops through the ice, stopping the clock on his chest and dropping a flag.

Money raised through the sale of guesses is used to support Rotary projects such as scholarships and student exchanges.

Main photo by Keith McNeill

Inset by Glen Warner

 

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