The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 July 1986 — Page 7

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Chamber president enjoys 'dealing with the public'

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer Using his former profession to enhance a second, Jim Evans, executive vice president of Augsburger’s Super-Valu excels in dealing with the public — something that has also helped him land the presidency in the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. Profile An Oklahoma City native, Evans was a psychologist before accepting his current position with the Syracuse and North Webster stores four years ago. “I use a lot of the same skills I used when I was in psychology — you have to have ‘people skills’ when you deal with the public,” he stated, adding with a laugh, “It didn’t hurt that I married the bosses’ daughter either,” referring to his marriage eight years ago to the former Kim Augsburger. That marriage has produced three children: Karissa, 5, JJ, 3, and Drew, 1, and a busy life outside the business world. “I play church league softball, read a lot and water ski when I get the chance. ” However, that chance hasn’t come yet this summer, with Evans being committed to promoting local business within the community as well as Augsburger’s. Responsible for the administrative duties within the chamber of commerce, Evans chairs all meetings while staying involved in civic activities and keeping a positive profile on the chamber. “It’s

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CINDERELLA, CINDERELLA — Saturday. July 12, is an exciting day at Enchanted Hills Playhouse when the Children’s Theatre Company presents Steve and Kathy Hotcher's “Cinderella. Cinderella," a participation play for children. / Along with presenting the traditional fairy-tale, the playhouse invites all into its story by helping Cinderella escape the cruel treatment of her stepmother and stepsisters and finding her dream prince. Pictured is Cinderella, played by Lauren McConnell, with her prince, played by Douglas Campbell. The show will be performed at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. "Cinderella. Cinderella” will be performed outside, weather permitting. Enchanted Hills Playhouse operates with the support of the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment For The Arts. For more information and a free brochure, write to: Enchanted Hills Playhouse. PO Box 41. Syracuse, Ind.. 46567.

Tania Satterthwaite is June bride of S.K. Fox

Tania Rae Satterthwaite and Steven Kent Fox exchanged wedding vows on June 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne. Dr. Curtis Sylvester, pastor of St. Joseph United Methodist Church, performed the double-ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Samuel (Barbara) Satterthwaite, Fort Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey (Ida) Fox, Milford. The ceremony took place in the main showcase garden at the conservatory with no added decorations. Dr. Stephen Coburn, Fort Wayne, provided organ music playing “The Wedding Song." The bride chose a short, off-the-shoulder gown with puffed sleeves, sequin, lace and pearl embroidered bodice and piping along the waist. The cathedrallength skirt was edged with lace. She wore real flowers in a wreath on her head. The wreath was made of blue-tipped white roses, UAW retirees hold picnic UAW Local 1406 Retirees met at the Lakeside Park for a picnic June 25. There were eight retirees and two guests with three officers present. Dixie Kehr was the hostess for the meeting. Mary Boger gave grace, Joe Baumgartner and Mardella Keister received birthday gifts. The next meeting will be July 23 at the Lakeside Park.

rubrum lilies, stephanotis plus assorted fill-ins. Maid of honor was Becky O’bell of Decatur. Her gown was " powder blue satin with short sleeves and full-length skirt. She wore real flowers in a comb in her hair and carried a bouquet similar to the bride’s. Manis Miller, the groom’s brother-in-law, Vinita, Okla., served as best man. Cullen Satterthwaite, brother of the bride, Dallas, Texas, was the usher. The bride’s mother chose a silver full-length dress with pearls on the upper half. Her corsage was made of flowers from the bride’s bouquet using blue and white tones only. The groom’s mother wore a fulllength blue dress with fitted upper half. Her corsage was of flowers from the bride’s bouquet using pink tones only. After the wedding, the reception was held at Botanical Conservatory at 7:30 p.m. The natural surroundings were the decorations and music was provided by a disk jockey. The bride’s parents were hosts. Robin Aldred, Fort Wayne, and Pam Bissell, Spencerville, sisters of the bride, served. Shelley Miller, Vinita, Okla., the groom’s niece, was in charge of the guest book. The bride is a 1980 graduate of Snider High School and a 1986 graduate of Purdue University with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering tech, degree. She is a software engineer. The groom is a 1968 graduate of Milford High School and a 1978

a public relations situation, we attempt to bottle and sell Syracuse — bottling the pride of the community and pulling outside businesses into the area,” he explained. Experiencing Record Growth With over 100 chamber members and 11 people on the executive board, Syracuse is experiencing record growth. “The willingness of the community to support the chamber is great, we have more members now than ever before,” Evans boasted. Serving a one-year term, which expires next July, the Pittsburgh State University at Kansas graduate became a chamber member three years ago, serving as president of the retail merchants division and vice president of the board before being elected to the presidential chair by board officers. “A member of the merchants asked me to get involved and I thought it would be a good way to maintain ties within the community,” Evans remembered. I With monthly meetings and an annual summer meeting, the chamber attempts to initiate programs for the betterment of the town. “We have several projects pending, such as landscaping along SR 13 and obtaining an 911 emergency telephone numbering system,” Evans said, adding, “The sesquicentennial next year (1987) is our ‘main’ project — we’re working hard to make that a success. ” Hard work seems to have followed Evans throughout his career, having entered Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Mo., before graduating with a master's degree from Pittsburgh State six years later. “I practiced psychology for a few years in Oklahoma, but when the opportunity at Augsburger’s came I grabbed it,” he stated, adding, “I’ve always been interested in business, you have a better chance of controlling your own destiny.”

graduate of Tri State University where he received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. He is a chief engineer. After a wedding trip to Hawaii, the newlyweds are residing at 908 Rockhill St., Fort Wayne. M WILL MARRY IN SEPTEMBER — Danette Lynn Meyer will become the bride of Douglas Steven Plummer in a September 13 ceremony held at Calvery United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyer, 18154 CR 40, Goshen and Mr. and Mrs. James E. Plummer, r 3 box 576, Syracuse. The bride is a graduate of Goshen High School and her future husband b a Wawasee High School graduate. He b employed by Pepsi-Cola at Warsaw.

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Scheduled to take over the Syracuse Rotary presidency next year, Evans has controlled his destiny in style — combining psychology with hard work to make a mark in the business world. ■ * tW DOUBLE DUTY — Augsburger’s Super Valu executive vice president Jim Evans does double duty in Syracuse, aiding customers of the Syracuse and North Webster stores while also serving as Chamber of Commerce president. A four-year resident of the Syracuse area, Evans is an Oklahoma City native. (Photo by Mark Huffman)

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Coupon program to fight birth defects

A consumer coupon program to raise money to help prevent birth defects and child abuse through the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation and Child Help USA is being offered by Gerber Products Company. The program, which will distribute more than 25 million baby food coupons to parents of infants, could raise several hundred thousand dollars for the two organizations, according to Steven W. Poole, manager of public relations for Gober. For each of two coupons redeemed. Gerber will donate five cents to either the March of Dimes of Child Help USA. Parents can indicate on the coupon which organization they would like to receive the donation. One coupon offers consumers a 30 cent reduction in the price of six jars of Gerber baby food or juice. The other coupon offers four free jars of Gerber baby food or juice. The goal of the March of Dimes is the prevention of birth defects, the nation’s number one child health problem. About a quartermillion infants each year are affected by one of more than 3,000 known disorders. With its unique partnership of volunteers and health professionals, the March of Dimes fights birth defects nationwide through programs of research, medical service and

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cducdtioii Child Help USA is the largest non-profit organization combating child abuse. More than one million cases of abuse or neglect are reported each year, about 2,740 children are affected each day. “Both Gerber and Child Help USA share our concern for the health and well-being of America’s babies,” said Charles L. Massey, March of Dimes president. “We are extremely pleased about this unique program that will help support March of Dimes efforts to reduce the incidence of birth defects.” “Both the March of Dimes and Child Help USA are doing tremendous work in their respective areas,’* Poole said. “We are excited to join hands with these two fine organizations. ” Now Showing... **Short Circuit" <fgi Starts Friday! Rodney Dangerfield In "Boch To School" (pg-u) Nightly Show AtTtV Sunday 5. Village Video VHS Tape Rental In Our lobby No Member,hip Fees

Dr. Ebine Bigler becomes bride of Robert S. Schmeltz

Dr. Elaine K. Bigler became t he bride of Robert S. Schmeltz in a 7 p.m. candlelight ceremony held Saturday, June 14, in United Methodist Church, Nappanee, performed by Rev. Jay A Morris. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald (Jeanette) Bigler, 252 N. Nappanee St., Nappanee, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. (Carol) Schmeltz, 1057 Parkwood Dr., Nappanee. The bride chose a gown of white Ugh necked lace with fitted bodice and long fitted sleeves with Venice lace medallions and seed pearl drops. The satin skirt was accented with Venice lace and dropped pearl motif on semi

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TO WED IN JANUARY — The marriage of Stacy Jeaa Wall. 2139 E. Hanna Apt. C-11, Iniianapolis, and Drew Dickerson, Syracuse, is being announced by the couple’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brian (Doris) Wall, r 5 box 454, Syracuse, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Anne) Dickerson, 3687 Cashill Blvd., Reno, Nev. The bride-elect is a 1982 graduate of Wawasee High School and a 1986 graduate of Indiana State University and St. Francis School of Medical Technology. She is employed at St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove, a suburb of Indianapolis. The future groom is a 1981 graduate of Warsaw High School. 1985 graduate of Wabash College and Costal School of Deep Sea Diving, and is a student at Indiana University of Law. Indianapolis. He is employed at R.R. Donnelley’s & Sous, Warsaw. The couple has chosen January 3 as the date to exchange vows, rhe ceremony will be held in dilford Christian Church.

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cathedral-length train. Lace ruffles accented the sleeves and skirt. Her picture hat had a satin crown with a lace brim and flower and featured a fingertip veil. She carried a bouquet of white calia lilies and red sweetheart roses. The church was decorated with greenery with red carnations and white doves and red bows. Fred Hunsberger was organist. Michelle Brady, who accompanied herself on the guitar, was soloist. She sang, “The Wedding Song’ ’ and “A Wedding Prayer. ’ ’ Paula Sullivan, sister of the groom, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaid was Susie Farmwald, Nappanee. They

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wore floor-length gowns of scarlet red with matching high neck ruffled jackets. The short sleeves were gathered at the shoulders. They carried whita calia lilies. Best man was Mel Sbeilds, Nappanee; with Joe Wolf, Atwood, brother-in-law of the groom, serving as groomsman. Ushers were Jerry L. Bigler, Macon, Ga., and Ron Bigler, Nappanee, both brothers of the bride; and Kerry Sullivan, Nappanee, brother-in-law of the groom. Ringbearers were Zachery Bigler and Jeremy Bigler, twin nephews of the bride from Macon, Ga. The groom was attired in a white tux with tails and scarlet red cummerbund and bow tie. His attendants wore black tux with tails and scarlet red cummerbund. Heather Bigler, Macon, Ga., niece of the bride, and Jennifer Wolf, Atwood, niece of the groom, were in charge of the guest book. The reception was held at the Syracuse American Legion following the ceremony. Serving were Nancy Wolf, Atwood, sistor-in-law of the groom; Jennifer Wolf; Debra Bigler, Macon, Ga., sister-in-law of the bride; and Heather Bigler. Receiving the gifts were Jim Bob Wolf and Judy Wolf, Atwood, niece and nephew of the groom. The bride and groom are both 1977 graduates of North Wood High School. The bride received a BS from Goshen College and a doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, lowa. She is a practicing chiropractor in Goshen. The groom attended Northwood Institute, Midland, Mich., for two years. He is employed by Fairmont Homes, Nappanee. The newlyweds are makii ; their home on Syracuse Lake at 811 Medusa St. Begin In NEW PARIS JULY 29 'The Knowledge Alone Was Worth The Cost Os The Course'" (No Class Aug. 4- IS)

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