Polar Bear Plunge

Weather conditions were perfect for a polar bear on Saturday. West Lafayette had about an inch of new fallen snow and windchills in the teens. With the Wabash River as our backdrop, 15 brave souls took a dip in an inflatable pool to raise more than $5,000 for the Public Schools Foundation.
Above is a picture of me and Annie James from K-105. She was truly blue, head to toe. I sported my 'Jo the Plunger' outfit. I won the Golden Plunger Award for showing the most enthusiasm for the event. I also raised the most money (more than $1,000) Thanks to everyone who contributed! Julie Krizen (fellow WLFI reporter) won best costume. The Florida girl dress as sunshine. Below are a few clips of our plunge. I can't believe Annie went barefoot!

Helen Fashion Show

Helen Magazine held a fashion show last night at the University Plaza in West Lafayette. The event gave the founders a platform to announce that they have a new mission as a non-profit. The bi-monthly periodical will now support two causes: Autism and domestic violence. Local ladies said the glamorous look they sported was a change for many of them, but they were happy to transform their looks for a good cause.

Some female news anchors for WLFI took to the runway. Alyssa Rossomme, Laura Kirtley, Niccole Caan and I participated in the fashion show. Laura and I modeled for The Limited. Alyssa modeled for Juniper and Niccole modeled for Etcetera. It was fun. It was great to see so many familiar faces in the crowd.

Mark & Annie in the AM

Thanks to my friends at K-105 for allowing me to come on the morning show to help promote this weekend's Polar Bear Plunge. Annie Jamie has agreed to join me on Saturday to freeze our fur off for the Public Schools Foundation of Tippecanoe County. The event starts at 2:00p.m. at Tapawingo Park. Annie says she'll be in blue, since she'll be freezing. I think she'll be painting her face blue and wearing a Colts jersey. Since 2008 was such a political year, I thought I would go as 'Jo the Plunger.'
Any last minute pledges would be appreciated. You can drop something off for Annie at the WASK/K-105 studios off McCarty Lane. You can also come watch the fun Saturday.

JA Bowl-a-thon

Two WLFI teams participated in the annual Junior Achievement Bowl-a-thon Saturday at Star Lanes.
It was the last bowl-a-thon for director Jan Koehler. She has done a wonderful job for JA. We wish her well in retirement.
All funds raised from the Bowl-A-Thon go towards Junior Achievement programs that promote entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy in local schools.
Our high rollers were Greg Jones from our production department (240), our receptionist Michelle Kidder (247), and reporter Kristin Crowley (192). Everyone did well and had fun.