Community Corner
State Representative Takes the Plunge for a Good Cause
Christopher Davis participated in the 2012 Panther Plunge to raise funds for the East Windsor Fuel Bank.
As of Saturday, the preliminary total came to $1,814, not including raffle ticket sales and gate fees, which brought organizers of to their goal of raising more than $10,000 for the East Windsor Fuel Bank.
The East Windsor Parks and Recreation Department held this event at the East Windsor Reservoir, where dozens showed up, many in costume, to volunteer for the cause. With water temperatures just under fifty degrees, folks, including State Representative Chris Davis, took the plunge.
The presenting sponsor of this year’s event was Cliff Nelson Motor Sports, and winners included:
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Best Costume on Shore – The “Black and Gold Men,” Quinton and Zebin Pepin
Best Costume in Water – “Hula Man,” Chuck Ilioff
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Most Money Raised by Donations (East Windsor Students) – “Leprechaun,” Louisa Harmon (for the third year running)
Most Money Raised by Donations (Registered Teams) – “Team 2012” with $475
Most Money Raised by Donations (Individual from General Public) – State Representative Chris Davis with $105
