November 28, 2004
Breaking Thanksgiving tradition
I guess I'm rubbing off on my children . . .
Instead of our traditional four-day Thanksgiving feast with family this year, we broke tradition and left town.
"But Mom," whined Sarah, "we always have Thanksgiving at Gramma Mary's. But Mom, we always have old-fashioned cream pie. But Mom, we always put the Christmas tree up the day after Thanksgiving. But Mom . . ."
My parents heard the same song from me when I was growing up. I like tradition!!!
Despite the deviation from tradition, we all had a very special Thanksgiving in Atlanta, with Eric (aka Bubby) and Tracy (aka Sissy). We shared a wonderful Thanksgiving feast prepared by Eric and Tracy's mother, Susan. Although we did not have old-fashioned cream pie, somehow Sarah survived with potato dumplings, mashed potatoes and chocolate pie instead.
No low-carb living for this girl!!! And don't forget the Reddi Wip!
Here you see Steve and Rachel playing a duet of traditonal Christmas carols while Sarah sings
(Not really, but it looks good!)
One highlight of our trip was dining in a revolving restaurant overlooking downtown Atlanta. Afterward, we enjoyed the water fountains and Christmas light display, but agreed that Warsaw's Central Park display is still top notch.
The greatest highlight of our trip away from tradition, however, was seeing Tracy in the spotlight at The New American Shakespeare Tavern.
We were admittedly a dreading just the thought of more than two hours of Shakespeare, but were pleasantly suprised by a fun and witty performance that we even (kind of) understood!
We are very proud of Tracy for working so hard to live her dream.
Sarah is still lamenting our break from tradition, but we did manage to do the traditional Freaky Friday Shop 'til You Drop and Make Auntie Carol Proud of You shopping excursion the day after Thanksgiving, so all was not lost . . . and we still shared the most important tradition of Thanksgiving, FAMILY.
November 17, 2004
The Front Page
Did you catch the front page of the Times today?
Maybe the news didn't make it to the front page of the New York Times, but it did make the front page of the Warsaw Times Union.
I'm a little (lot) biased, but I think that my press release was better!
You can also get the latest news on Steve's newly redesigned YMCA website.
(Hmmmmmm . . . I thought he didn't start working at the Y until November 29th?????)
Anyway, in case you missed it, here it is . . .
11-17-2004
Jungbauer Chosen To Lead Kosciusko YMCA
The Kosciusko Community YMCA announced that its board of directors appointed Steven Jungbauer as chief executive officer. John Rice, board president, said, ?Jungbauer was selected from a large group of candidates because of his extensive management background in the health industry. Steve?s enthusiasm and experience will be a great addition to our YMCA.? Jungbauer will begin leadership of the YMCA Nov. 29.
Jungbauer comes to the YMCA after eight years with Kosciusko Community Hospital. According to Jungbauer, ?Leaving the hospital was a difficult decision but I look forward to serving the community through the YMCA. This is an excellent long-term opportunity that will be both challenging and rewarding.? While at KCH, he was instrumental in developing and directing the Health and Wellness Center. He also served as Director of MedStat and Managed Care.
In 1981, Jungbauer graduated from Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minn., where he received a bachelor?s degree in physical education and corporate wellness. He received a master?s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Minnesota in 1983. Jungbauer holds a second master?s degree in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Before joining KCH in 1996, Jungbauer worked for Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, and was an assistant professor of physical education at Manchester College, North Manchester, from 1985 until 1991. He is married to Dr. Erin Jungbauer and they reside in Oswego with their two children, Sarah and Rachel.
The Kosciusko Community YMCA, a not for profit organization, provides community based programs that build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for the youth, teens, adults and seniors of Kosciusko County. Through facilities in Warsaw and North Webster the YMCA helps build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Members of the board of directors are John Rice, Scott Bowman, Bob Durgin, Barry Parker, Leslie Plazza, Jim Tinkey, Butch Shapson, Carole Lowe, Doug Vogel, Troy Turley, Mike Getz, Steve Wilson, Tracy Benzinger, Rachel Johnson, Abbe Muta, Greg Ummel and Steve Foegley.
? 1999 Times-Union. All rights reserved.
November 9, 2004
We have a license to brag
At the LCA Fall Sports Award Banquet tonight, Sarah received the "Coach's Award" in volleyball. She was commended for her leadership, sportsmanship, dependability, dedication and spirit. Last year, she also received the Coach's Award in basketball, so I guess she's turning into a pretty well-rounded young lady with a good head on her shoulders.
Kinda makes her parents proud!!!
