Penguin Plunge coming up |
February 28, 2018 |
by Michael Meier
Boundary County Idaho
Director of Emergency Management
Public Information Officer
Once again it is “Freezin for a Reason” time.
Penguin Plunge 2018, set for Saturday, March 17,
is an event that supports Special Olympics, and
is simply a lot of fun to watch. Boundary County
Sheriff Dave Kramer has promised the icy bits in
the Kootenai River will be small.
Support for this year’s Penguin Plunge includes
a fabulous group of judges, including U.S.
Olympic athlete Rebecca Dussault, a cross
country skier who competed
in the 2006 Olympic Games in Italy, and in 2010
was a World Champion. Other judges include
Boundary County Commissioner Dan Dinning, Dennis
Dinning (Dinning Duo), Kootenai Tribe Chair Gary
Aitken, Jr., and Bonners Ferry City Council
President Rick Alonzo. Other possible judges may
be announced at a later date.
Teams will be participating from various groups,
including Distinguished Young Women, student
groups, fire and rescue, first responders,
faith-based groups, and others will be competing
to impress the judges for the coveted awards and
certificates that will be available in several
categories.
Officer Richard Cowell will be at Super 1
Grocery on March 9 and 10 with some help from
the Law Enforcement Explorer Post #190, selling
50/50 drawing Penguins. If your Penguin is
plucked out of a pool of water at the event, you
win half of the drawing funds.
North Idaho Spas will provide a nice big hot tub
for the plungers to dip in and warm up after
their chilly jump.
Helping Hands from Naples will be serving up
hotdogs and chilidogs along with other snacks
and hot coffee to help keep things warm. We
appreciate the businesses that have contributed
toward food for the event.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will provide a table
with handouts about safe boating. Anita Denning
will host a silent auction table with various
donated items for attendees to explore and bid
on.
Music, fun, and frolic at the festivities start
with the 11:00 a.m. signup. Jumpers and judges
will be interviewed in teams and as singles—that
is always a hoot—followed by the Official
Penguin Plunge at noon. The Sheriff’s jet boat
with divers and Search and Rescue volunteers
will be on hand to assist anyone who might need
help in the water.
Come out and support Special Olympics and the
community as a jumper, or as a spectator. Let’s
make 2018 “Freezin' for a Reason” an event to
remember. What a great way to celebrate St.
Patrick’s Day. Put on some green and come join
us. |
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