Edgewood Middle School Student of the Month
Rachel was selected for this honor from over 500 students because she "displayed the Tiger Pride characteristics of: respect, enthusiasm, punctuality, communication, organization, preparation, and cooperation."
Way to go Rae!!!
(They haven't seen her room, but that's our little secret.)
Last Saturday, after I left for Guatemala, Steve put the pier in. He is always the first one to get the pier in and taunted me from thousands of miles away about how warm and calm it was that day and that I would have skied if I had been home.
Then the rain came. And it rained some more. And some more.
Lake Tippecanoe is notorious for high water in the spring because so many lakes feed into Tippy --- which is part of the reason Steve puts the pier in so early. He likes to put the pier in early when the water is low. (Otherwise the ice-cold water sneaks in over his waders!)
Every year we watch the water rise and then listen to everyone else complain that their their pier is under water. Our pier, however, is about 6 inches higher than everyone else's on the lake so we have never had a problem. We just wonder why everyone has not learned to either raise their pier or wait until the water recedes before putting it in.
This year was a little different:
The lake level was about 18 inches below the pier last weekend. This weekend the water was so high that Steve had to swim out to remove the pier that was floating away.
The water rose nearly 3 feet and went over our seawall which was built above the 100-year flood level.
The first picture shows the water level almost to our neighbor's house. The water also reaches up the lane and nearly surrounds the shops in the back yard.
We are high and dry . . . and will stay that way for a while since the lake is now closed to motorized boat traffic. (No spring skiing for me . . . yet.)
The Lake City Skiers made their debut in the Division I Show Ski National Championships this weekend. After years of competing (and dominating) in the Division II level, our back-to-back D-II National titles in 2006 and 2007 launched us into a whole new tier of competition.
So . . . . while most of you were watching the opening ceremonies for the 2008 Olympics, the Lake City Skiers were busy preparing for our "opening ceremonies" on Lake Wazeecha with 13 other teams. For the LCS members that have been faithfully building the team for over 20 years (and dreaming of competing with the "big dawgs" in D-I), it was clearly an olympic moment even though we were in Wisconsin instead of Bejing.
As the tournament logo implies, the flooding this year caused a lot of havoc at many ski sites and caused both D-I and D-II national tournaments to change locations. (LCS hosted D-II last weekend.)
Lake Wazeecha is interesting because of it's red sand "stadium" seating.
(Sorry I don't really have any photos from the tournament, but I was kinda busy.)
The entire tournament was webcast and is still available for viewing for a limited time at www.webcast-tv.com/sports/events/showskiusnationals2008 (Unfortunately, you won't even see much of our signature barefoot pyramid slingshot because the camera man cut out too soon, but you can always catch the clip at www.lakecityskiers.org)
The Lake City Skiers finished in 10th place. (We could have easily placed 7th based on our usual scores and performances, but we admittedly had a few jitters and glitches.
(Pardon me while I whine for a minute.)
Our signature act, the barefoot slingshot pyramid, was only scored as an 8 out of 25 by one judge. Though many have tried, we are the only team in any division that can do the slingshot. (That was just one of several scoring inconsistancies.) Our sound board died less than a week before Nationals so our sound guy made his debut on a new sound board during our D-I debut performance. Hence, our typically award-winning sound was less than stellar. I didn't even get to barefoot because my boat driver got cut off after my dock flyer.
Enough whining! We still put on an entertaining prime-time show and put Lake City on the map.
Here are a few glimpses from our home shows:
In case you missed this comment in the blog:
"As of Sept. 9, your family log is the first thing to show up from a Google Image search for "reddi whip."
Thanks, Austin...........whoever you are, but tonight we have been demoted to #2.
The Lake City Skiers had their final show of the season over Labor Day weekend before an overflowing crowd. Here are some highlights of the National Championship show.
In the exhibition "junior show" before the main event, Sarah decided to jump. She had tried it 3 times, so why not?
(Hey, we're a low budget club . . . so I don't get to quit my day job!)
Division I, here we come!!!
About a month ago, the Lake City Skiers starred in a commercial which is now being aired on Fort Wayne's Channel 21. We don't get Channel 21 with our rabbit ears, so thank goodness for high-speed internet.
Check it out at www.lakecityskiers.org. Hit the "Promo Video" tab on the top left of the home page.
Ski ya later!
Steve's brother, State Senator Mike Jungbauer (R) was sworn in again today. He was one of only a few incumbents (and Republicans) that were re-elected in Minnesota.
Here's Mike (and family) during his campaign at our house in November.
I just found this half-page spread in one of our local news papers!
(I guess everyone wants to be in the headlines!)
I was in the middle of doing my first physical of the day, when I looked up and saw this new "medical journal" in the wall pocket of my exam room.
Inquiring minds want to know, so I immediately opened it up and started looking for the answer. Would you believe that some parasite tore the vital pages out?!?!?
Well, I guess I'm gonna have to spend my day off looking for the answer . . . . . and doing a better job of censoring what goes in my waiting rooms!
From the Central Region Show Ski Association . . .
Lake City Skiers Win DII Nationals
The Lake City Skiers gave a stunning performance Saturday at the 2006 Nationals held at the Water Hawks show site in Evansdale, Ia.
With only two falls in their entire show the Lake City Skiers brought the crowd to their feet from the opening act as they did a barefoot pyramid slingshot around the jump. Things didn't stop there as act after act left the dock and returned to the main stage.
The Lake City Skiers won with a score of 1704. The team also took home every piece of hardware at the tournament with best male skier going to Jakim Wilson and best female skier going to Angela Malcolm. If you missed this tournament, you missed one of the best water ski shows ever performed. Congratulations to The Lake City Skiers from Warsaw, In.
The Ski Broncs finished 2nd with 1428 points and the Bayside Skiers finished 3rd with 1344 points. The Hartwick Huskies rounded out the competion with 1284 points.
Lake City Skiers Win Malibu Division 2
Show Ski National Championships
The Lake City Skiers of Warsaw, Ind., won the team title Saturday at the sixth annual Malibu Division 2 Show Ski National Championships at Eagle Lake in Evansdale, Iowa. Lake City swept all of the team box scores and tallied 1,706 points to win the title in convincing fashion. Hosted by the Waterhawks Ski Team, the tournament featured more than 300 athletes.
So . . . we didn't make the front page of the Times Union, but we will have a feature article and photos in Thursday's "Leisure" section. Stay tuned.
Details to follow tomorrow . . . . . on the front page of the Times Union!
Despite high winds, river currents, recreational boaters and a few unexpected guest appearances by the LCS swim team, the Lake City Skiers still held their reign as the Central Region Division II Champs.
The Dukes are back . . . . . . . Daisy is gettin' hitched . . . . . . . . . and the Lake City Skiers were back on top again this weekend in their first tournament of the season.
Not only did the Lake City Skiers take home the big trophy, but they also took home the awards for Best Barefoot Act, Best Pyramid, Best Jump Act, Best Individual Act, Best Sound Crew, Best Showmanship, Best Tow Boat Driving, Best Pick-up Boat Crew, Best Dock and Equipment Crew, and Best Overall Show.
(The only award we did not take home was for Best Ballet Line, but that won't happen again! They just had a very rare, off day.)
Since we have only run through the show a handful of times, we are off to a strong start --- and Regionals on July 8th. In the meantime, you can catch the LCS show on Hidden Lake on Tuesdays at 6 pm and Sundays at 5 pm.
You may not catch as many pictures on my blog this year though. I have been "Deputized" to join the team and I can't seem to keep my head above water!
Meanwhile, Steve is nursing his hamstring back to health and serving as the team physician --- fixing skis.
Last week CBS featured Warsaw on The Early Show. Of course it doesn't begin to capture the real character of our community, but it's still nice PR.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/01/26/earlyshow/main1243126.shtml
Click on the right of the screen link to watch the video.
This week was Catholic Schools week at Sacred Heart. It's a week full of special activites that highlight and promote the virtues of Catholic education. It's also a week of fun stuff for the students and teachers to help fight the winter blues.
Each student was asked to write something about Sacred Heart that is special or important. Two students from each class were then chosen, based on what they had written, to go down to one of our local radio stations, (WRSW, 107.3) and record their "blurb" that was then broadcast all week long to advertise for Catholic schools and Sacred Heart.
In case you weren't tuned in, this is what Rachel had to say: " At Sacred Heart, even though I am not Catholic, I feel accepted for who I am."
This is Dr. J on "parent day" with Chef Kensea.
The Lake City Skiers were named the 2005 National Show Ski Association’s Club of the Year.
There are 700 teams in the USA WaterSki association, so this is quite an honor.
The Club of the Year contest is designed to recognize and reward the hardest working USA Water Ski-affiliated club in the United States. It rewards clubs that host water ski events that provide opportunities for newcomers to the sport to participate and become active members of USA Water Ski. Points were given to clubs for various events and elements that created, publicized and increased water skiing opportunities.
In addition to other prizes, the club of the year receives a plaque and has its name engraved on a trophy housed at the Water Ski Hall of Fame in Polk City, Florida. The club of the year and the sport-discipline winners receive free USA Water Ski and American Water Ski Educational Foundation memberships for one year.
The team and all of the sport-discipline winners will be recognized during USA Water Ski’s annual Awards Ceremony, January 28th, in Polk City, Florida.
The LCA Winter Sports Awards were given tonight. As always, we are very proud . . . and perhaps not as biased as you think!
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.
