The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 50, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 December 1986 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., December 10,1986

Community Corner

Gymnasium replaces ice for North Webster resident

I By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer Making the switch from the ice to the gymnasium floor has been smooth sailing, make that “sliding,” for aerobic and exercise instructor Cyndi Patterson — with the same graceful moves she exercised competitively on the ice almost 10 years ago still evident on the wooden surface. “I sort of ‘fell into’ ice skating,” she candidly admits, causing one to think of the actual falls that take place in the sport. Profile The Columbus native also “fell into” the aerobics class, staged at Milford School every Monday night. "I took my son to a swimming class at the YMCA (Warsaw) and started talking to someone, not knowing they were an instructor, about my ice skating experience and they asked if I’d be interested in instructing a class,” she confesses, adding, “After I started teaching skating they asked me to do swimming and aerobics — so here I am. A recreational skating class at the YMCA will begin in January, with Patterson at the helm of the group. “Recreational skating is so much more fun than serious skating,” she says, and a glimpse at the North Webster resident’s past shows the origin of that hypothesis. “I lived for ice skating when I was-younger — I had ice on my brain,” she laughs, noting her introduction to the permafrost surface as a child. “My father worked on the ice rink in Columbus (recognized as one of the finest facilities in Indiana) and coached the high school hockey team, while my mother was a a recreational skater, so it was natural for me to be on the ice.” Turning her energy toward figure skating, the energetic youth performed in ice shows and exhibitions throughout the area, also joining a local ice dancing team and venturing to such places as Lake Placid, N.Y.; Troy, Ohio; and Columbus, Ohio. “It was great meeting all of the different people and going to various places,” Patterson admits.

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■rmIISIIISUIK of™ •all Mllink Off ■■■ggSsak t Iff 1 w w ft Jr <ji^ — B -<• > ■ .. *** •STRETCH’ — Aerobics instructor Cyndi Patterson displays a move for members of a class at .Milford School Monday night. A former figure skater, the Columbus native has found pleasure in instructing aerobics, exercise. swimming, and recreational skating classes for the Warsaw YMCA. ( Photo by Mark Huffman)

However, that lifestyle came to an abrupt end when knee problems set in, and after surgery the avid skater had to accept the fact that serious skating would become a part of her past. Surgery Interrupts College Life “I went to Purdue University (West Lafayette) in 1978 and after a year I was in the hospital again for a second knee surgery.” she says, referring to the enigma that prevented her from completing college Previous to the surgery, Patterson focused her energy toward being a power skating coach for the Boilermaker’s hockey team and giving private ice dancing lessons. Eight years later her outlook towards the sport has taken a turn. “I now enjoy recreational skating, I don’t even have the desire to teach serious ice skating anymore," she admits. However, hockey still provides enjoyable entertainment. “I enjoy watching it. I just wish it wasn’t so violent," she says, sharing the view of those true skaters who enjoy the sport for the finesse and skill displayed rather than the furious pace. That same attitude follows her in the Monday night aerobics class. “A lot of people think if you’re not sweating or hurting all over than the exercises aren't doing any.good, but that just isn’t true,” she says. “I focus on low impact aerobics, while I keep participants informed about a well-balanced diet." The classes also provide Patterson with an escape from her two children (Derek, 4, and Tera, 1 1 _.) and husband of six years (Ken), much in the same way ice skating may have provided a void from school pressures years ago. “After spending a whole day with two young children. I enjoy being with people who can speak full sentences,” she laughs. Having been accused of being a perfectionist on more than one occasion, Patterson's antics have also bled over to her family. “Tera has two toys she uses as hand weights, while Ken is always saying he has to exercise more to keep up with me.” she says. Happy with her new vocation, Patterson still occasionally sees friends skating competitively on television, but assures critics she wouldn’t want to be in their place. “After I had knee surgery I watched a figure skating event in Fort Wayne and broke down crying, but now I’m glad I'm out of it — I’m having fun now."

KI MARCH WEDDING PLANNED — A March 28, 1987, wedding is being planned by Kelly Jo Rockenbaugh, 918 E. Center St, Warsaw, and Donald Lee Ellison, r 3 Warsaw. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Steve and Bev Butt, 449 Medusa St., Syracuse, and Harold Rockenbaugh, Goshen. Her fiance is the son of Richard and Mildred Ellison, r 3 Warsaw. Miss Rockenbaugh is a 1982 graduate of Wawasee High School and is currently employed as a receptionist at Bodkin Abstract Co., Inc., Warsaw. She is a member of the Calvary Chapel of Warsaw. Ellison is a 1977 graduate of Whitko High School and is a selfemployed farmer. He is a member of the United Methodist Church of Packerton. 'Bowl for Kids' raising money for 88/BS Kosciusko County’s Big brothers/big sisters fundraising program, “Bowl for Kids.” in its first year in the Wawasee area, received pledges amounting to $9,500. “I am overwhelmed with the ‘ response the people in the Syracuse, Milford, and North Webster communities made," said Jan Day, program director for big brothers/big sisters. "All the people involved were great. I have never worked with a more cooperative group than this.” Nearly $19,000 was raised in Warsaw (two bowling facilities were used). By raising the large sum of money in Syracuse, the big brothers/big sisters program will be able to expand in the Wawasee area. However, no office will be added to the three communities. Still, Day plans on hiring a case worker for Syracuse. By doing this, she hopes to increase the number of volunteers for the youth program in the area. “There are 30 kids from Milford. North Webster and Syracuse that ate waiting for a big brother or big sister,” added Day. “Hopefully, after the response we had with the fundraiser, people will be more inclined to volunteer.” A volunteer, according to Day, requires a committment from the adult. Day suggests that adults wanting to participate should plan on spending between two and five hours each week with the student. "It takes a committment to be in this program, but it is well worth it,” added Day. “The adult should be a special friend to the child.” One person who has accepted the committment of a big brother, although in Elkhart County, is Rich Rhodes. Rhodes has spent the last four years with David Killian. "This type of work gives me satisfaction in knowing that I am helping someone,’’ informed Rhodes. “We spend about seven hours a week together — and we enjoy the time. ” The pair enjoy bowling together, as well as, miniature golfing, and working around Rhodes’ house. “The time we spend together is worthwhile,” concluded Rhodes. Kosciusko County, presently, is one of the top counties in the state for single parent homes. Get a fresh tree When shopping for a Christmas tree, check for green, flexible, firmly-held needles and a sticky trunk base — all indicators of freshness. Make a fresh cut and keep the cut end under water at all times. HELD OVER! Gene Hackman In "HOOSIERS" (PG) ITllawroaflO &Sat 7 8,9 Sun 5 & 7 Mon - Ihurs. 7 Only Village Video VHS Tape Rental In Oui Lobby No Membership Fee

CALENDAR Week Os December 10 To December 17 WEDNESDAY Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God AA 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God Syracuse PTO Monthly Board Meeting 12 noon in Syracuse Elementary LRC Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., in the House of Friendship North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., in the town hall Syracuse Fire Department, Fire Drill 7 p.m., at the fire station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m,, in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Lakeland Woman’s Club 10 am., in North Webster United Methodist Church Wawasee Community Toughlove v’ 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior North Webster Lions Club Board Meeting 7 p.m., fire station, North Webster Shady Ladies Bunco Club 7:30p.m. Turkey Creek Conservation Club 7:30 p.m., in The Clubhouse Kappa Omicron Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 7:30p.m. Adult-Children of Alcoholics 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Heart of Lakes Squares 8-10:30 p.m., in Syracuse Elementary SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a.m., Gropp’s, Syracuse Milford Area Development Council, Inc. 9 a.m., in Milford Community Building Milford Emergency Medical Service 11 a. m., in Milford Community Building Syracuse VFW Ladies Auxiliary 1 p.m. SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m., North Webster Fire Station Milford Senior Citizens Carry-in Dinner 4 p.m. p.m., in Milford Community Building AA, Al-Anon, Aloteen 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in Church of God meeting room, North Webster Syracuse Primary Mothers 7 p.m. Syracuse Emergency Medical Service - 7 p.m., in Syracuse Fire Station North Webster Chamber of Commerce 7 p.m., in the Palace of Sports, North Webster. All interested parties are urged to attend Milford Lions 7 p.m., in Milford Community Building Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in United Methodist Church, Milford North Webster American Legion 8 p.m., in the Legion Hall TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, Beacon Restaurant flrjSPjK? Syracuse Town Board vJpGJjjQB? 7:30 p. m., in the town hall Refunder’s Club 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God AA _ 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God jdgjCTjL Syracuse Lions Club ZSfiTSfIQ 6:30 p.m., in the Beacon ■Wiry Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church Women 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw ALAnon 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse Jaycees yu7:30p.m., in Lakeland Eagles ■**”*"*■ Psi lota Xi 7:30p.m. \ / * Wedding Specialists • Publicity ' 'TIPP 3 • Portraiture iilM.ll TTirn QJeaqe/t -Photos SYRACUSE, INDIANA