Jemma Gauthier, 6, of New Sharon sticks her feet Tuesday into Clearwater Pond in Industry. “It’s freezing,” she tells her grandmother. Jemma starts first grade Wednesday. Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal

Jemma Gauthier, 6, of New Sharon waits Tuesday morning for her grandmother to join her in Clearwater Pond in Industry. Jemma starts first grade Wednesday. Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal