The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, December 6, 1995 1 WT Plants (continued from page 1) Payne is a third-generation family owned company that pro- duces high quality color printing ?) for: customers throughout the Northeast. Production workers belong to the Graphic Communi- cations International Union (GCIU). Most jobs require special- ized skills, and pay is in the $15- 20 per hour range, which Gauntlett says is above the in- dustry average. ;>While Payne takes pride in its local ‘roots, Gauntlett said the company has had to look outside the area for some new hires be- cause local schools don't offer énough training in the disciplines she requires. While most of the company's work is now done on computers, a clear understand- ing of graphic arts is still neces- sary. “If you don't know the print- in process, you can't do it on edmputer,” she said. oe “Mahy Payne employees have > een. with the company for years, but new hires are less likely to stickaround. “People aren’tloyal,” Gauntlett said. “They're jumping round a lot. We've always been a family kind of company; our employees have been here a long me." x . Managers have been drawn almost exclusively from the ranks, which helps the 60-year-old 9; fompany maintain continuity in Ms production. hy * Energy Converters employs 220 people, 130 in production jobs, 70 in support and technical posi- ns and 20 in management. The sakerof electric heating elements funs three shifts at its Lower Pemunds Road plant. Like Payne, has adapted to new com- pelitian, getting entirely out of the Dlow-price appliance market, said hi - Lloyd, vice president for RE 2%#0ur competition is worldwide,” Eloyd.said, explaining that nearly all the parts for small appliances now made outside the U.S. Exon has focused on commer- 1 and industrial applications, : dnd its average unit sale has climbed to $5 from $1 in recent @ years. The growth in restaurants has increased demand for heat- Xmas Bingo Dec. 14 at Shavertown i The Shavertown Ladies Auxil- {ary will host a Chrsitmas Bingo, Dec. 14, at the fire hall at 7:30 p-m. § HEARING 1 AID ¢ ‘| DEVELOPED . § No Batteries to Replace : § Tiny Rechargeable Power . § Cell Fits Entirely In Ear Ld If you can hear people talk and can't “8. make out the words clearly, this extremely small hearing aid that fits _-entirely in one ear may be your answer. 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Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 BM © NTT EN A TA EAT TR I RT A te i Be Ta PA AT IR ATO GR SR J Fe EE TR PR PT TTT ) Sees eseneasseesesrssasen ata ennanatenasenins LR EE RPE EET TI TR TR yo PABA AGAIN “I see Offset continuing to grow at a steady pace.” Ken Getz Personnel manager, OPM ing units for grills, fryers and coffee makers. Even leisure pursuits create a market for the company. “Virtually all of the recreational vehicles produced in the country use our units,” for the heating systems built atop the vehicles, Lloyd said. Entry-level jobs at the plant start as low as $6 per hour, but can move up quickly. Lloyd said the company offers plenty of train- ing, including in technical fields and management, so most higher level jobs are filled from the ranks. “We always give in-house people . preference for management,” he said. : While Lloyd praises his em- ployees; “The quality of our workforce is excellent,” he says, he’s finding good candidates more difficult to come by. “The number one thing is attitude; someone who wants to work and to learn.” Lloyd is optimistic about the company's future. “There aren't many manufacturers left in the area,” he said. “We aim to stay here and remain a good employer for the Back Mountain.” The region's largest employer is Offset Paperback Manufactur- ers, where about 650 people turn out an average of one million paperback books a day. Ken Getz is personnel manager for the local plant, adivision of A. Bertelsmann and Co., the largest media firm in Europe, headquartered in Ger- many. He said employment is up about 30 from a year ago. Production employees at Offset are in the same union as at Payne, and the starting wage is $6.28 per hour for helper positions. Experi- enced pressmen and technical workers average about $17 per hour. Getz said applicants must be at least 18 years old, and high school graduates are preferred. Experi- ence in the printing industry is a definite advantage, but not nec- essary. Most entry level jobs are in the bindery, stripping, press or shipping areas, some of which are contained in a distribution center in Laflin. There is room for advancement at Offset, but it takes commit- ment and skill to get there. “We basically home-grow all of our operators,” Getz said, and they are fully trained. Equipment op- erators — even for a fork-lift truck — must complete a 4-year ap- prenticeship before they take responsibility for a machine. Turnover isn't a problem at the plant; Getz estimated it at about 3 percent a year. “It's gotten even better in the last four to five years,” he said. But a stable workforce also means an older one, and Offset employs about 70 college students in the summer to fill in for vacations taken by long-term employees, many of whom now earn three to four weeks’ vaca- tion. While expansion isn't in the cards — there just isn't any more room — improved efficiency is, as automation takes over much of the most physical work. But Getz says the company and union have a good relationship, and Offset has guaranteed jobs won't be replaced by machines. “I see Offset continuing to grow at a steady pace,” Getz said, and that could mean a few more jobs as they do. Outstanding equestrians honored Twelve Borrowdale Acres equestrians received year-end awards recently from the Northeastern PA Horsemen's Association for their outstanding accomplishments at the 20 plus horse shows they competed in 1995. Carol Coleman from the U.S. Equestrian Team was present and distributed some of the awards. Riders are, first row, Alyson Baber; second row, Megan Ross and Erin Liss; third row, Jamie Lauberstein, Jessica Gozikowski, Alison Corey, Wendy Wallo, Dawn Boback, Melissa Valeski, Amanda Adamitz and Kelly Jesse. Absent from photo: Kim Calenda. Kraynak Road (continued from page 1) Carl Aston reported that on No- vember 20 the Jackson Township Recreation Board met and decided to tentatively name the site the Jackson Township Recreation Park, Inc., electing township resi- dent Karen Whipple as chairman. Other positions filled were Mike Tribendis, vice-president, Sharon Blazezak, secretary, and Tom Dougherty, treasurer. It was also announced that there will be no recreation board meeting in De- cember. In other new business, a mo- tion was passed to make a $500 Jane E. Durkin, D.O. Irvin Jacobs, M.D. Diane Lowe, M.D. Gary Nothstein, D.O. Medical Center. 288-4566 Mark S. Polin, M.D. Surgical Services 821-1100 A service of J. Michael Tedesco, D.O. From the highly respected physicians of Dallas Family Practice and the comprehensive outpatient services of Wyoming Valley Health Care System’s Diagnostic Center, to the new addition of some of the region’s leading OB-GYN and INFERTILITY SPECIALISTS, and SURGEONS; you'll find that we've expanded the services of the Back Mountain Medical Center. Now, comprehensive Behavioral Health, Diabetes Education, Health Awareness and Preventive Health services and programs are available. And, all at one convenient location. Dallas Family Practice With its five board-certified family physicians, Dallas Family Practice specializes in health care for all ages and has been serving our community for nearly 30 years. Providing quality, compassionate care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Thomas M. Campbell, D.O. To schedule an appointment, please call 675-2111. OB-GYN/ Infertility Services Beginning Monday, December 11, 1995, the comprehensive obstetrical, gynecological and infertility services of some of the region’s leading specialists will be offered — by appointment — at the Back Mountain To schedule an appointment at the new location, please call: Associated OB/GYN Specialists 288-6616 OB/GYN Associates Theresa M. Baseski, D.O. MORE DOCTORS. MORE SERVICES. MORE CONVENIENCE. Introducing the Expanded Back Mountain Medical Cente All the quality health care you need, at one convenient loc If you live in the Back Mountain, your family’s access to quality medical care just improved. Because now, you'll find more physicians, more diagnostic and quality health care services and programs than anywhere else in the Back Mountain area...at one convenient location. therapists and Behavioral Health Services ‘Individual, family, marital and group therapy are now offe Back Mountain Medical Center. Confidential counseling is provided to children, adolescents and adults by licensed psychologists, ¢ certified donation each to both the Jackson Township fire and ambulance companies in 1995. Glogowski ended the meeting on a personal note, commending outgoing six-year supervisor Andrew Kasko for his fine service, adding that they had developed a close friendship as well. licensed social workers. Help is available for individuals suffering from stress, phobias, anxiety, depression, alcoholism, drug dependency, career crisis, marital problems, eating disorders, panic attacks, bereavement, custody issues, attention deficit disorders and other areas affecting personal growth and self-esteem. Confidential services are provided by Advanced Psychological Associates, a division of Community Counseling Services of N.E. PA, an affiliate of Wyoming Valley Health Care System; and Children’s Service Center of Wyoming Valley. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 829-1349. Diabetes Center Wyoming Valley Health Care System is expanding its commitment to the community in the fight against diabetes — the fourth leading cause of death by disease in the United States — by providing the Diabetes Center’s educational programs at the Back Mountain Medical Center. For more information, please call 283-4560. Health Awareness Wyoming Valley Health Care System is pleased to offer a variety of enlightening health awareness, preventive health and personal enhancement programs addressing a wide range of health topics at the Back Mountain Medical Center. Designed to guide you and your family toward creating a healthier lifestyle, these activities reflect our ongoing commitment to providing the people of the Back Mountain with the knowledge and skillsto successfully achieve better health and wellness, at one convenient location. Remember-It Michael M. Ferraro, M.D. John W. Frye, M.D. Beginning Thursday, December 14, 1995, Peter FE. Casterline, M.D., Surgical Specialists of Wyoming Valley, will provide surgical services at the Back Mountain Medical Center. To schedule an appointment at the new location, please call: Surgical Specialists of Wyoming Valley ’s Your Life...Live It Well! For more information, please call 283-7222 or 1-800-838-WELL. 100 Upper Demunds Road Dallas, PA WYOMING VALLEY HEALTH BACK MOUNTAIN
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