Balsam Lake Jump in the Lake Challenge

Submitted by Barb Young. Photo by Kathrine Potter.

There were some exciting things happening around Balsam Lake today despite this rotten virus. Dean Michel and his wife from Balsam's north bay initiated a "jump in the lake challenge" to raise money for the Coboconk Food Bank which was experiencing shortages because of the virus. Barb Young from Rosedale took on the challenge and raised approx. $1500.00 for the food bank. She took the plunge on May 2 at 2:00 at the Rosedale dock. Barb was joined by Brian Kingdon from Woodland Cottages. People watched from their vehicles and cheered them on. One said it was the most fun she'd had in weeks!