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A The Courage Polar Bear Dip is more fun when you do it with a team Club to join the fun. Soccer referee Jeff Robertson will dip for the first time and represent the "striped shirts" on the team. Ward 2 Regional Councilor Cathy Duddeck will be back again in 2015 as will Emma and Julia Mogus, best known for their work with Books with No Bounds and their brother Jack, who sends ice skates to First Nations youth. Rounding out the team will be friends and family, some for their first time and others returning to share the New Year's Day excitement. As the team has grown, so too has the money it has raised for clean water projects supported by World Vision. "I honestly thought I would never be brave enough to go in. But since the dip takes place in my ward, I thought I should get out there to support it," said Damoff. "I had a blast, and really look forward to it now." Damoff encourages anyone interested to join her team. In keeping with the sports theme, Golf Canada has entered a team, complete with a caddy race, and is challenging members from their golf family, along with all sports organizations in Oakville to join them in celebrating sport and supporting clean water projects in Africa. Organizers are thrilled to see these teams grow. "We are very happy to have councillors Damoff and Duddeck involved in the event," said event co-founder Todd Courage. "Their support helps bring local and national media coverage to the Town of Oakville and the event on Jan. 1." Teams and individuals can visit www. polarbeardip.ca to register today. It is easier than ever to sign up, pay your registration fee, and invite friends to be part of your adventure online. The 30th annual Courage Polar Bear Dip takes place on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 at Coronation Park in Oakville. The fun starts at 12:30 p.m. with entertainment and activities for all ages. The dip itself takes place at 2 p.m. sharp. This annual winter classic is a chance for dippers to don crazy costumes, grab some friends and start the new year off with a refreshing plunge, all for a great cause. For more information, visit www. polarbeardip.ca or email info@polarbeardip.ca. -- submitted by the Courage Polar Bear Dip 17 | Thursday, December 4, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com s the Courage Polar Bear Dip grows, so does the number of teams that take part. Whether it's a group of friends, family or co-workers, taking the cold water plunge is never more fun than when you do it with a team. Ward 2 Councilor Pam Damoff is looking to make her returning Chillin' Rockin' Polar Bear team the biggest and best yet -- this time with a sport theme to celebrate 2015 as the Year of Sport. Back this year will be Joe Eppele, 100th Grey Cup champion with the Toronto Argonauts, and currently offensive lineman with the Ottawa Redblacks. As Joe famously said after the 2013 dip, "Why go to Cuba when you have Oakville?" He's looking for some XL water wings for his dip this year. Also joining Damoff will be former boxer and newly-elected Ward 1 Town and Regional Councillor Sean O'Meara, who is Sport Organizing Chair for Boxing for the 2015 Pan/Para Pan Am Games. Team Canada's inline hockey goaltender Kendra Fisher, who is also a past member of Team Canada's national hockey program, is also hoping to brave the icy waters this year. Damoff is excited to welcome back past Oakville Chamber of Commerce chair Wendy Rinella, and her extended family, as well as St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School teacher (and soccer player) Beth Robertson who has challenged her Peace and Justice My Life, My Meals, My Choice. Over 100 nutritious Meals, Soups & Desserts... Buy a pair of Prescription Glasses and receive a pair of Sunglass Frames at no Charge! * See store for details Available in your area, delivered to your home. With Copper County Foods it's easy! Knowing that a nutritious meal is waiting in the freezer, ready for you to cook at a moment's notice is satisfying. And what's more than satisfying, is the taste; home made recipes created by our very own chefs have our customers enjoying the difference that Copper County Foods makes. Try it for yourself! Benefits of Copper County Foods · Over 100 items to choose from. · Caters to Special Diets. · No Obligation or Commitments. · No Taxes & always FREE Delivery* *minimum order may apply 92 Dunn Street Downtown oakville lebeauoptical@gmail.com www. lebeauoptical.com *Call us to learn more! We'll also send you our full-colour Menu for FREE! 905-845-3621 COPPER COUNTY FOODS Delicious Meals to your Door www.coppercountyfoods.ca 1.866.494.4333