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By DAN O'BOYLEJuly 11, 2008
Streamlining results in cost avoidance
In a seemingly incongruous recipe -- mix a Texas Longhorn with a Texas A&M Aggie -- the PEO Missiles and Space has produced a prize-winning and fund-saving hero in the person of Rachelle Lapperre.
Specifically, that Lone Star State blend is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, who has achieved an historical first and set the standard for her building 5250 teammates by becoming the program executive office's first certified Black Belt.
"She was very diligent throughout this project, and the entire PEO Missiles and Space applauds all of her efforts," the PEO's Frank DeLuca said. "Her tenacity has set the standard and her efforts totally align with Army's Business Transformation practices and Brig. Gen. (Genaro) Dellarocco's philosophy of Starting Every Day Lean."
An AMC fellow, Lapperre has slogged through a 13-month master's degree and is currently in year four of the five-year program.
"I have two career programs: Logistics and Program Management," the Texas native said. "But, in terms of the Texan-Aggie blend, it could be said that I crossed over to the Dark Side, became an Aggie, and emerged as a Black Belt."
In the PEO, a Black Belt crosses the finish line by completing the five LSS steps, ideally at the eight-month mark.
"The five LSS steps: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control mean that a trainee has to pay his or her dues at each 'toll gate' to get certified," DeLuca said. "The process owner, or Champion, in addition to a Board of Directors, assures that all requirements are met and satisfied at each of the five toll-gate evaluations."
The mechanics of the project's scope are integral to the entire effort.
"Discovering what is the best way to work this defined solution at each of the following four gates is key," DeLuca said. "Looking at options to maximize the solution is vital."
Staying within Control limits dictates if the Army reaps benefits, with the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology as well as the Army Materiel Command writing the 'report card' on Control Limit benefits.
"A Black Belt is always measuring to assure that Control Limit - long-lasting fixes are maintained," Lapperre said. "That becomes part of the process; data will continue to be collected and charted on Hellfire M 299 and M272 missile launchers Reset."
She traveled with the Reset Team to the unit's locations for depot-level repairs. They worked launcher Reset at the Tennessee National Guard, in Boise, Idaho and at Fort Bragg, N.C., actually 'turning wrenches' on flight lines 12 hours per day, with eight-hour Saturdays.
"I do woodworking, so this was just using a different set of tools. I had a lot of fun and the guys were truly great," Lapperre said. "They were very supportive and did not get tired of answering all of my questions."
Using LSS proved to be the right tool, at the right time and at the right place.
"The team looked at the situation and arrived at a solution, thanks to Rachelle's second set of Black Belt-trained eyes," DeLuca said. "The result is a win-win situation; that is, the product is better for our war fighters and better for the work force."
Quickness and efficiency proved to be the hardware keys unlocked by using LSS tools.
"Rachelle had a 20-percent cycle time reduction goal at the outset, but actually came up with a 25-percent reduction and an annual cost avoidance of $94,000," DeLuca said. "She changed the flow of the operation to optimize the solution set. Basically, she sat down with the workers, asking them: 'Why are you doing that''"
A new set of eyes was the crucial linchpin.
"We used an industrial-standard spaghetti diagram to track the movement of people," Lapperre said. "I discovered that they spent about 45 minutes walking around to get parts during a 12-hour shift. I centralized the parts location and reorganized the layout, eliminating non-value-added actions and steps."
She also researched an automatic parts washer that incorporates a rust inhibitor to prevent corrosion, as well as designed a new test bench and other tools that make the Reset process easier and faster.
"My grandfather was a carpenter, who actually built his own house," Lapperre said. "I grew up working with my hands and basically thought it was fun, so this whole project was a natural for me. It was just a different set of tools and working with metal instead of wood."


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MARSHFIELD, Wis. (July 17, 2013)--A masked robber thought the 96-year-old owner of a neighborhood grocery store in Marshfield would be an easy target, but he underestimated the elderly woman's resolve.
Margaretta Wolf has owned the store bearing her family name for 54 years and she wasn't about to turn over her cash to the armed man on Monday.
The would-be robber ordered her to open the cash register, but she responded that while he could have all the Tootsie Rolls he wanted, she wasn't going to do that.
Wolf stood her ground even after the would-be robber flashed his knife.
The frustrated robber finally spotted a security camera in the corner and fled.
Police Lt. Darren Larsen said he wouldn't recommend taking the chance that Wolf took, but said he is glad she's OK.

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Judge Daniel Carlton spent a summer mowing the lawn at The Hilarious House of Frightenstein.
Editor's Note
Our review of The Caretaker, published December 27th, 2012, is also available.
Facts of the Case
It's the night of Homecoming and three teenaged boys try to scare the pants off their dates by taking them to an abandoned orchard, where a crazy caretaker kept his wife captive in their house and eventually killed her. The caretaker has not been heard from for sixteen years and it isn't long before he returns to kill again.
The Evidence
The Caretaker serves up a good entry in the teen slasher genre in the style of the classic '80s films, low on gore and high on predictability. We have all the usual teen slasher standards: great looking kids, a creepy house, a hokey backstory and spree of killings by an unknown murderer. We've seen this formula in countless thrillers, but for those who love the genre, this is a formula we don't mind watching over and over again as long as it somehow works.
The Caretaker works and works well. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this film, in the same way I enjoy watching episodes of Tales From The Crypt. We know before pushing play what we are getting into and that we're not kicking back for a night of Fellini. Like a Crypt episode, the acting is exactly where it needs to be with good performances, but not heavy handed at all. The production value is high with its creative lighting and well done soundtrack, but the story is goofy enough that we aren't meant to take anything seriously. Humor is spread thick between killings and the characters are extremely familiar and likeable. The lead jock, Topher, is easily more obnoxious than anyone I encountered in high school and I was itching to see him taken out.
Along with the cocky teenage boys and token hot girls, we have a few truly quirky characters that really add some flavor into the mix. The limo driver (Jonathan Breck) creeps out the teens with sleazy demeanor. Early in the film, he offers the front seat to one of the girls while periodically mentioning how much he loves his own daughter. Jennifer Tilly (Monsters, Inc.) plays Miss Perry, a horny teacher whose aim is to videotape herself with a student, only to have it broadcast online. This, naturally, will propel her to celebrity status, even though she knows jail time will be involved. Judd Nelson (Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back) makes a brief appearance as the father of one of the girls. While The Caretaker probably won't be seen by huge numbers, I'd sit through it again before The Breakfast Club any day of the week.
In the fashion of many great horror films, the killer has a special weapon of choice. This particular killer uses a fruit picker to maim his victims, which seems logical considering the setting. (If you are unclear on what a fruit picker looks like, just imagine Freddy Krueger's metal blades on the end of a pole.) Even more fun is the cheesy introduction to every killing, a grapefruit rolls into the picture taking the future victim by surprise. With such an unrelenting weapon, one would expect more blood in the picture, but there is surprisingly very little gore in the film.
My DVD was a screener copy, so there were no extras to comment on aside from a trailer. We get treated to a nice clean transfer, but only a 2 channel Dolby soundtrack.
Closing Statement
The Caretaker is a fun, teen slasher film that doesn't try to be something it isn't. I was expecting something awful, but was pleasantly surprised. If your Netflix queue is already filled with horror films that the general public has never heard of, then throw this one into the mix as well. It might be worth the 83 minutes of your time, but don't expect a masterpiece.
The Verdict
Not guilty.
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SUNRAY - Gloria Capetillo, 60, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
No services are scheduled. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors.
Gloria Capetillo was born April 6, 1947, in Kyle. She had been a homemaker and a resident of Sunray for six years.
Survivors include two sons, Lupe Zavala III of Austin and Ruben Burciaga of Sunray; two daughters, Bertha Lynn Zavala of Kyle and Gloria Ann Burciaga of Sunray; a brother, Frank Capetillo of Garden City, Kan.; three sisters, Elida Rodriguez of Beeville and Mary C. Trevino and Jovita Ortiz, both of Abilene; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
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