The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 April 1981 — Page 9
North Webster News By MARY LEE WILLMAN
Former Webster resident is 'country rock* entertainer
In spite of all the hard work and hassles he has always considered himself an entertainer. So goes the story of Joe Staples, son of Mr and > Mrs George Staples. North Webster. Although Joe is self-taught on the guitar the music program at North Webster school caught his interest and contributed much toward his basic music education. He also received encouragement from his teacher at Wawasee High School Joe formed a rock group while still in school at North Webster. Since there was an over supply of rock bands in the area he shifted his interest to country music. Joe calls his style of music, ‘‘Country rock.” For the past eight years Jpe has been performing regularly in country and western night spots around northern Indiana. He fronts a five-piece ensemble called the Silver City Band This month the group is appearing six nights each week at the Stardust Lounge. Elkhart He has also ha 4 long engagements at the French Quarter, Elkhart and the Homestead Club. Middlebury 0. Joe and his wife Sandra live at Middlebury They have four children ! Joe took a year off from performing (about 10 years ago) and went to work as a promoter for country and western shows out of Nashville. Tenn He now appears regularly with shows
What’s NIPSCO Doing About Efficiency And Productivity?
Faced with steadily rising utility bills, customers are asking “what’s NIPSCO doing to hold down costs and improve efficiency?” We believe that’s a fair question and deserves an answer.
• DOUBLE DIGIT INFLATION PRINCIPAL CULPRIT- Inflation is playing havoc with our budget, just as it is with yours Essential items such as fuel, equipment and manpower have doubled, tripled and even more over the past decade. We are embarked on a program of increasing our service capabilities by exercising even greater control over day-to-day operations, thus improving our efficiency and productivity. • STRIKE FORCED LIMITATION OF ACTIVITIES— Many customers wonder how we could continue to provide service during last year s strike when barely onethird of the normal workforce remained on the job. The answer is simple Our goal during the work stoppage was to maintain safe, reliable service. By working long hours, focusing on the immediate service needs of our customers and limiting all other activities, this was accomplished. • NOT ONE “CHIEF" FOR EVERY TWO “INDIANS”—One misconception which arose during the strike was that NIPSCO has one supervisor for every two union employees. While we do have one nonunion employee for every two union employees, at least half of our supervisory people work in professional and support jobs which do not involve direct supervision of union personnel.
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JOE STAPLES
touring cwt of Nashville On April 3 Joe did a show in Rochester with Carl Perkins and on April 4 he appeared in Manon with Perkins and Little Jimmy Dickens (m April 5 the three entertainers put on a show at Wabash While on the road Joe perfonns with a group of Nashville musicians called. “The American Travelers ’’ On May second he will be appearing at Martinsville in a show starring Ferlin Husky. He will be in Michigan City on June 7 with Kenny Price and Wayne Gray Joe hopes to play Las Vegas one of these days and appear on nation wide TV
Snowmobilers plan banquet and election There were 40 persons at Camelot Hall on April 13 for the regular monthly meeting of Lakeland Snowmobile club. Discussion was held pertaining to the nomination of officers for 1981*82. The spring banquet is scheduled for April 25 at Camelot Hall Election of officers will be held and charter members of the club will be honored. The club is interested in finding some land suitable for grass drag racing during the summer months. The possibility of having a rummage sale and other summer money making projects were discussed Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Don Strauss and Mr and Mrs Calvin Packard. Pythian Sisters meet Pat Kuhn served refreshments following the April 13 meeting of Webster Pythian Systers Jeanette Bockman served as most excellent chief Plans were made for the district convention to be held at Warsaw in May. The North Webster Temple will be m charge of theformal installation of new district officers The next local meeting is scheduled for April 27.
• CORPORATE PLANNING DEPARTMENT—We have established a Department of Corporate Planning to compile financial estimates, gas and electric energy forecasts and demand projections. This information will allow us to plan more precisely for the future. • DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL—This department, which develops specific programs to enhance productivity, was the direct outgrowth of implementing a comprehensive study conducted by an outside consulting firm. • SOME "STANDING AROUND” ESSENTIAL—One frequent criticism we hear from customers is that on many routine jobs, some NIPSCO workers are standing around watching while others are doing the work. While there are occasions when workers may appear to be “standing around, it must be remembered that many tasks are sequential in nature It is often more economical to have workers remain at the job site, even if there is some delay, than to travel to a different location and then have to return to the original site. • ALL JOB VACANCIES CAREFULLY REVIEWED—We have established a vacancy review process whereby all job
Theta Sigma donates A donation to Steve Bailey of the Lakeland Schools Music Department has been made by Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority. The money will be used to send one or two students to the Ball State Music Camp this summer The sorority met April 14 at the home of Pat Wright. A report was given of the recent style show Plans were made to make the show an annual event. Marilynn Brower and Sandy White will be delegates to the state meeting being held April 25 at Indianapolis Others who will attend are: Becky Rhoades. Kathy White. Marian Breyer. Linda Hoy. Laura Custer. Wanda Luke. Mary Waltz and Janet Allen New officers were elected: They are: Marilynn Brower — president Sandy White — vice president Kathy White — recording secretary Mrs Breyer - corresponding secretary Mrs Hoy — treasurer Mrs. Allen — assistant, treasurer Karen Parr — conductress Sally Gillum — advisor A social will be held April 28 at the home of Mrs Parr A pledge service will be conducted for Sally Doll. Carol Wagoner, D J Knoy and Jeri Wallewyn
openings are carefully evaluated as to need before replacements are hired. • IMPROVED PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PROCEDURES- Set to be operational later this year, this new computer system will facilitate servicing of suppliers accounts and enhance opportunities for more favorable purchase commitments • LAPORTE TRAINING CENTER—Our LaPorte training center provides a convenient. well-equipped facility for all company training. We are dedicated to the positive notion that a better trained employee is a more productive employee • NEW LABOR CONTRACT AND WORK RULES— WhiIe last year s work stoppage visited hardships on all involved, the final settlement provided significant relief in the area of work rules, changes which we felt were essential. With the new contract now in place, we are confident that our operations will become more efficient. • LET'S WORK TOGETHER- Even with these efforts, however, and others that will come, the cost of utility service will not decline as long as double-digit inflation persists. There are no easy answers, but if we all work together with a spirit of dedication and cooperation, our goals can be achieved.
Dogger Town topic for Tippy Extension Club
A poem. “Flowers Leave Their Fragrance On The Hand That Bestows Them” was read by Ruth Dunker to open the April 15 meeting of Tippecanoe Township Extension Homemakers Club. Lucille Baker and Geneva Belcher assisted the hostess, Jo Henry. The cultural arts lesson, given by Betty Hinton, pertained to the origin of Dogger Town. It was a pioneer village located several miles south of present day Pierceton. A church and cemetery are still located at the original town site. The story of Dogger Town was told in a prize winning essay written by Pansy Michaels. Pledge to the American Flag and the club creed were repeated in unison Roll call was answered by 20 members Roll call response was. “A Favorite Rainy Day Project." Mrs Hinton gave the treasurer s report. Minutes of the last meeting were read by June Miller. Jean Hamilton reported on the food basket for a needy family and the Easter egg coloring project The lesson. "The Wonderful Crisis Os Middle Age” was presented by Dorothy Thornburg A carry-in dinner was served at noon Tables were decorated in keeping with the Easter season “Happy Birthday" was sung to
Harriett Hidy, June Miller, Lucille Hobell and Harriett Williamson. Several other members received easter and anniversary gifts from their secret pals. Mrs. Thornburg gave the citizenship lesson. She noted that President Warren G. Harding was bom in Ohio and was the first president for whom women could vote. He was the first president to ride to his inauguration in an automobile. He introduced toothpicks to the White House, kept a pen of turkeys and once gave a birthday party for his dog. The dog was presented with a cake made of iced dog biscuits. President Calvin Coolidge was bom in Vermont and had an Indian ancestor. He ran around the White House in his night shirt and often sat on the porch in a rocking chair He kept a pen of chickens to help cut expenses on food bills at the White House and had a pet racoon that he took walking on a leash. When bored Coolidge would press all the buttons on his desk at once and laugh at the confusion it caused He relaxed by riding a mechanical bucking horse. Mrs Hinton announced the dates for planting above ground and below ground crops in the garden Delores Weyler has been attending classes on food preservation Mrs. Thornburg will be hostess for the April 23 Hobby Club meeting. May Groedrian will bake the May birthday cake. Hobby club willhe held May 21 at the home of Mrs. Groedrian. The regular monthly meeting is scheduled for May 14 at the home of Ida Hart Trapunto topic for quilters Trapunto projects and quilted pillows were completed by members of Lakeland Quilting club when the ladies met April 13 at the home of Norma Moser. It was decided to hold only one meeting a month during the summer. Miriam Mason will be hostess for all summer meetings The group voted to raise dues to help pay heating bills. A special meeting will be held to complete work on the CROP quilt The date and place is to be announced Mrs Mason will host the April 27 regular monthly meeting
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IT’S BEEN 19 years since Ranger IV landed on the moon It happened April 25.1962. -oA MOTHER-daughter banquet is planned for May 7 at North Webster Church of God. Kay Peas will be guest speaker. —O'DAVID MULLIGAN and Geneva Belcher have been released from Parkview Hospital. Fort Wayne. -o— A WORK day was held April 18 at North Webster United Methodist Church. Dinner was served. —O'APRIL 15 was the last day to pay income tax. It is also the start of National Hostility Week. Surely. selecting that date was no accident -O'TODA Y (APRIL 221 is National Secretaries Day.
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Wed., April 22,1981 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL
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MR. AND MRS. RANDY HICKMAN
Lori Sliger becomes bride of Randy Dean Hickman
Lori Sue Sliger and Randy Dean Hickman were married April 4 in the North Webster Church of God. The double-ring ceremony was performed by Rev Brice Casey The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Sliger. North Webster. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hickman. North Webster. The bride was escorted to the altar by her father The marriage was blessed by the parents of the bride and bridegroom The church was decorated with yellow and white floral clusters on white candelabra, a unity candle, ferns, potted plants and greenery Music was provided by Mary Jo Lundy at the organ and Francie Utter at the piano A piano solo was played by Jill Sliger. sister of the bride. Chris Taylor was vocalist. The bride was attired in a floorlength gown of white chiffon with lace accents It was styled with cathedral-length train, long sheer cuffed sleeves and fitted skirt. The high neckline featured seed pearls and lace. Her finger-tip veil of bridal illusion was secured by a lace head band She carried a nosegay of yellow roses, white daisies and baby’s breath. Jill Sliger served as her sisters maid of honor She wore a yellow floor-length gown with empirewaistline and spaghetti straps It featured an elbow-length cape of yellow chiffon She carried a wicker basket of blue, yellow and white silk flowers. Bridesmaids were Lynn Haney, Mrs Gary Williamson and Martha Baum el They wore yellow gowns styled like the one
THE MUSICAL of praise. "It Took A Miracle" was presented April 19 at North Webster Church of God -O'LN THE hospital — Ralph Kile. Carolyn Cox. and Orpha Foster. Goshen Hospital. Goshen; Harold Elliott. South Bend Memorial Hospital. South Bend and Paul Garner. KCH. -oTV STATION WNDU had its mobile unit in North Webster on April 16. They were filming in front of the Counting House Bank The film had to be reshot a couple of times because of the loud and somewhat obscene comments being voiced, about the bank, by a local bystander a —o— THE NEW York Worlds Fair opened April 20.1939. -O- , MRS. TERRY Enright, Barbee Lake, sustained an injured ankle
worn by the honor attendant. Their floral print chiffon capes were in shades of yellow and smoke blue. They carried wicker baskets of silk flowers. Greg Hickman, Warsaw, served as his brother s best man. Groomsmen were Doug Houghy. North Webster, Kent Lawson. Syracuse and Richard Owen. North Webster. Rob Hasker. Huntington and Don Minear. North Webster, seated guests. The bride's mother chose a street-length dress of light apricot with long sleeves, rolled collar and matching scarf tie. The bridegroom’s mother selected a beige ensemble with long-sleeved jacket and high neckline Both mothers wore corsages of blue, yellow and w hite daisies. Grandparents of the bride and bridegroom were special guests: Cora Hickman, North Webster; Edna Julian, Warsaw; and Mr. and Mrs Cecile Schob, Warren. Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held in the church social room The’ serving table was highlighted by a three-tiered wedding cake with yellow icing and blue and white flowers It was topped with blue bells The silver candelabra held white candles and were decorated with clusters of daisies and wheat. Punch was served from a silver bowl. The bride and bridegroom graduated from Wawasee High School She is employed at Zimmers’. He is employed by Tusmgs at Leesburg Following a wedding trip to South Carolina the couple will reside at Warsaw.
during the April 13 electrical storm She had started down a flight of stairs when the power went off. She fell to the bottom of the steps. She was transported to the hospital bv the North Webster EMS —o— THE ODD Fellow Lodge was established April 26.1819. -o- 1 TILL NEXT week .. > _nw - Food drying program A program on "Drying Foods at Home" will be presented Tuesday, April 28. 1 p m., at the women's building, Warsaw, fairgrounds. The program will focus on home drying procedures for fruits, vegetables and meats. The public is invited to attend.
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