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Icy Penguin Plunge coming up |
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March 3, 2015 |
by Mike Meier
Boundary County Public Information Officer
You have the opportunity to support our Special
Olympians by participating in the Penguin
Plunge.
For the fifth year, various local teams, Law
Enforcement Officers, and individuals will be
“Taking the Plunge” by jumping into the Kootenai
River to raise funds for Idaho Special Olympics.
It is fun and exciting with many participants in
costume--imagine Halloween goes swimming with
ice cubes.
 Plungers and plunge teams collect pledges that
help to raise money and awareness for Special
Olympics. Those funds help Idaho Olympic
Athletes to have an opportunity for their
special day.
All donations raised go to benefit Idaho Special
Olympics. The Law Enforcement Explorers will
have a table set up at Super One on March 13
from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with
registration forms, information, and ways you
can support the Plunge or get involved. In
addition, some local businesses will be taking
donations for a Penguin card that you can sign
your name on and have displayed at the business.
The Plunge is March 21 at the Search and
Rescue/Waterways Building with registration at
11:00 a.m., with the plunge starting at noon.
Minimum age for the plunge is 14 years of age.
All spectators are welcome!
Judging for best costume, most team spirit, most
donations, along with a special Spectators'
Choice award will be done with prizes in each
category, and all photos of the Plunge will be
available for viewing on a Flicker site for the
world to enjoy.
Judges this year include Mariah Rae, 2015
Distinguished Young Woman of Bonners Ferry,
Clint Arthur, Bonners Ferry Middle School
Teacher, and Rick Alonzo, of the Bonners Ferry
City Council.
Put your plunge team together, or jump alone.
Get your pledges from those who won’t plunge and
come join the fun and frolic. Warm food and
beverage will be available after those chilling
moments in the Kootenai River and all
participants will receive a Penguin Plunge
Towel.
Bonners Ferry Penguin Plunge website at:
https://www.idso.org/public/EVENT_DETAILS.CFM?EVENT_ID=7379
To see the official poster for this event,
click here.
Please contact Dave Kramer at 208-255-6073 for
more information. |
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