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COVER STORy.... "THE NEW ADDITION" It can not have escaped anyone's notice that there are big construction plans going on, but questions are on everyone's mind - the main one being "What will the final result be?"
First on the list is the new two-story addition slated to house the Food and Pharmaceutical Group on the second floor. This group is currently working out of a temporary trailer set up in the parking lot. The new addition will have approximately 3,760 square feet per floor and there is to be a stair tower to serve as access to the new addition. The stair tower will also link the new addition with the existing building. Both floors are to be finished utilizing an open office concept with modular portions . The entrances are to be demolished and rebuilt with new steps and canopies. The main entrance will include the addition of a new reinforced concrete handicapped ramp to comply with ADA standards.
in addition to that construction , the brick veneer on the East and North walls of the office building and the North wall of the manufacturing building will be refaced with a stucco system to blend with the concrete block veneer on the new addition .
There will also be interior renovations to the current Quality Control office area and the unused boiler room . The boiler room will be renovated into the new mens' and womens' restrooms and the Quality Control off ice is to be gutted and redone from the floor up-including raising the floor level of that to about 6" below the front lobby level. These two levels are also to be connected with a ramp. Of course all existing services in the Quality Control are shall be redone including the electrical system, sprinkler system and ductwork.
Last, but not least, is the sitework . The sitework is to include the removal and repaving of existing areas, redesign of parking areas, new concrete sidewalks , curbs and a new courtyard. The underground drainage system is to be expanded and redirected and other areas are to be landscaped and seeded.
When complete, the old red brick Dorr-Oliver building will have a new look but the new and improved Dorr-Oliver will still continue to forge ahead in the same time-honored tradition .
PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES VI51TS DORR-OLIVER
One of our customers, Protein Technologies International, visited the Hazleton facility on August 12th to observe the operation of the ClariDry decanter centrifuge. Protein Technologies provided a soy protein isolate slurry which was processed through the ClariDry with good results .
The primary objective for the visit was to learn first-hand how the ClariDry will fit into their plant on a mechanical/operational basis. If satisfied, Protein Technologies would like to install a C la riDry at their pilot facility in St. Louis, where they would test it in many applications throughout their process.
NATIONAL MINING HALL OF FAME
Our Dorr-Oliver logo is now being displayed at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, which is located in Leadville , Colorado. Our own John Van Nostrand Dorr is pictured on the wall of honors in this museum. We have now provided the museum with a Dorr-Oliver logo plaque, which is also proudly displayed on the wall of honors .
This logo plaque was presented to Mr. Carl Miller of the National Mining Hall of Fame by Mr. Andy Patten representing Dorr-Oliver. Mr. Patten was an agent for Dorr-Oliver equipment for many years until his retirement, and he was kind enough to make this presentation in our behalf. Andy and his wife Margaret currently reside in Arvada, Colorado.
Pictured here left to right are Mr. Andy Patten (Dorr-Oliver) and Mr. Carl Miller (National Mining Hall of Fame.)
NEW MACHINING CENTER Hazleton's latest machine tool addition is a G&L Model G60 RTX DUAL PALLET HORIZONTAL MACHINE CENTER. The machine was found in Scotland where it had been since its manufacture in 1983. Dorr-Oliver purchased the burnt orange beauty and had it shipped back to Fon du Lac, WI where G&L installed a totally new spindle and brought the machine back to factory specifications.
We bought the machine to handle milling and boring of our large parts such as columns and radial arms. With a table load capacity of 25,000 Ibs., the machine is no light weight. That enough to carry two complete model 36 MERCO's comfortably.
Programmer and operator training was held on March 26-28, 1996. The machine received its own battery of tools which it needed to fill the teckhanger's 100 pockets . The necessary foundation consisted of 180 cubic yards or 17 truck loads of concrete.
PENNSYLVANIA SUPER GRAND SLAM WINNER
Mark Shupp, Fabricator 2nd shift, shot what is know to many PA hunters as the Pennsylvania Super Grand Slam. Four of PA's Big Game Animals in the same season!
Mark attributes his success to many hours in the field and lots of practice also some luck. He also contributes his success to his loving wife and daughter who put up with him and his alarm at four o'clock in the morning.
GREAT JOB MARK!
SPRING GOBBLER When: May 16, 1995 around 6:30 am Where : Maurey Road, Carbon County Caliber New England Arm's single shot , 10 ga, 3-1/2" mag., #4 copper shot Distance 23 yards
Bird weighed 18-3/4 Ibs., with 9-1/2" beard, 1" spurs. Bird was called with mouth call.
ARCHERY DEER When: September 30, 1995 around 8:30 am Where : East Penn, Carbon County Bow High Country Extreme 65 Ibs. , draw Distance: 18 yards
Estimated weight 150 Ibs., two year old male, 7 points
FALL TURKEY When October 31, 1995 around 7:30 am Where: East Penn, Carbon County Caliber New England Ann's single shot, 10 ga ., 3-1/2" mag, #4 copper shot Distance: 20 yards
Bird weighed 13 Ibs., called with mouth call.
BLACK BEAR When: November 20, 1995 around 9:30 am Where: Hickory Run, Carbon County Caliber: 7mm Ruger 160 gr., hollow point
ROQUETTE AMERICA TRAINING SEMINAR
On September 11 th & 12th 1996 Dorr-Oliver had the pleasure of conducting a training seminar for Roquette America . The main focus of the session was maintenance and repair of Merco and Mercone units. Along with Hazleton personnel , Yi Yang , Jon Baker, Paul Powers, and Stuart Olsen representing Dorr-Oliver at this training session . Roquette personnel attending were Ben Bower, Bruce Brandt, Bill Kerr, Dennis White and Jerry Tubbs. The session con tained both classroom presentations as well as hands on shop instruction . Bob Mensinger, W. Denke, J. Hiza, and W. Miller of our Hazleton Fac ility were the instructors for this training seminar.
1996 GOLF LEAGUE Employees participating this season were Tom Brogan, John Braskey, Dave Eddington, George Hardish , Chris Novrocki, Harry Rupp, and Tom Toth .
The league pla yed every Thursday evenin g (weather pe rm itting) at the Sugarloaf Golf Course from April through September.
A tournament was held on Sunday, September 15th at the White Birch Golf Course. The winners for the event were John Stefanovich and Ed Debios, Jr.
The season was concluded after a round of golf September 26th \Alith rm A\Aln r rl .. lJinn Ar A i v T '
Dorr-Oliver welcomes its newest employees...
Eric Silvanage Matt Evinger
1/1/96 3/6/96 Manufacturing Engineer Design Engineer FC&P
Marty Salitis Chris Novrocki 1/8/96 3/25/96 Asst Purchasing Agent/Control Drafter FC&P Systems Engineer
Dave Eddington Michael Horvath 4/22/961/29/96 Machine Tool Operator
Manager of Design 2nd shift
Engineering FC&P
Joe Contardi Michael Sommers 3/4/96 5/13/96
PainterPlant Engineer 2nd shift
Linda Miller Gerald Brighthaupt
3/4/96 5/15/96
Secretary-Aftermarket Parts Machine Operator Department 1st shift
Douglas Beers Machinist "A"
Tom Vatko
3/4/96 5/20/96
Manufacturing Engineer 3rd shift
John Petusky 5/29/96 _a Apprentice, Maintenance 1 st shift ·.,.~J i Dennis Stecker
6/1/96
Design Engineer FC&P
Edward Gimeno
6/3/96
Painter
1st shift
Leo Bott
6/10/96
Manufacturing Engineer
David Beers 6/18/96 Fabrication "A" 1st shift
Thomas Polchin 7/8/96 Maintenance "A" 2nd shift
Deb Greber
7/15/96
Secretary-Quality Control ,
Service Center, Rentals
Era Gould 8/26/96 Sandblaster 2nd shift
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®. IL '--E. Estok 4/1/96 F. Yaich 6/1/96
D. Matonte 4/1/96 R. Trego 8/1/96
A. Stolpe 4/1/96 M. Bredbenner 9/1/96
Welcome to our Hazleton facility~
Joe Turcic from Milford, CT
Lynn Starling from Florence, KY
Ken Alit from Milford, CT
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This is a new design retrofit assembly available for Dorr-Oliver 's Deckers, Savealls, and Pulp Washers. It requires less maintenance with a much improved performance. It has a xylethon bridgeplate and easy roll trolley design which allows vertical lift removal. Our skilled field staff visits the customer to take precise measurements, has the E-Z Roll manufactured to C'oUstomer's site to supervisor the installation .
IMPROVED PERFORMANCE FEATURES: • Positive Contact - no clearance setting required • Streamline Design - improved hydraulics • Minimized Leakage - reduced losses • Improved Wearability - less downtime
LESS MAINTENANCE FEATURES: • Easy Access - easy roll trolley design • Fewer Parts - less inventory • Predictable Wear - improved scheduling • Vertical Lift Removal - less downtime
QUICK INSTALLATION FEATURES:
APPRENTICE PROGRAM GRADUATE
Cngratulations to Bill Dura who recently graduated
from the Apprentice Program. Bill is the first maintenance
person to complete this program. It is our hope that Bill
has gained valuable knowledge through this program
which will be useful throughout his working career. Bill
was awarded a 'certificate upon completion of the program.
He is pictured here with the apprentice committee. Great
job Billy!
L to R, G. Hardish, C. Pecile, B. Dura, R. Mensinger, and D. Boehmer.
TRAINING SEMINAR On May 13,14, & 15, 1996 Dorr-Oliverconducted a training seminar in our Hazleton manufacturing facility on Merco Maintenance for personnel from PT. Polysindo, a customer from Indonesia.
Five engineers attended this seminar which was conducted by our Shop Superintendent R. Mensinger. The seminar included hands-on training in our shop with the assistance from J.
Hiza, W. Miller, and W. Denke.
After successful completion, the seminar participants received a certificate and they left here more knowledgable about our Mercos, their maintenance and operation. Left to right: Dedi Setiadi Miharja, John Skitka, Said Mahfud, T.V. Panchapakesan, Sukuma Perwira Kusuma, George Hardish, Andy Hairyanto, Robert Mensinger.
GOING OUT IN STYLE ... April29, 1996, a memorable day for one of our recent retirees, John Yanoshik, and for Dorr-Oliver.
John's family sent a limousine to pick him up on his last day of work in honor of the many years he spent working here in our plant.
The gentlemen in this photo happened to walk out when the limousine drove up and they seized the opportunity for this
nice group picture. L TO R. M. Smithlin, J. Hiza, W. Miller, B. Wollschlager, J. Skitka, J. Yanoshik, C. Burns, D.
Lighting, R. Stanek, J. Williams, and J. Lettiere.
We hope John enjoys his retirement, he is
certainly off to a great start! ;
SUMMER PICNIC
HOOK &BULLET- A DAY IN BUCK SEASON I had only walked 25 yards from my trucr when I saw a single deer ghosting away in the pre-dawn light. As I made my way to a tree stand I had used many times before, the crunch of snow beneath my boots warned all creatures of an intruder in their home.
Because I was familiar with this piece of woods it seemed "friendly" in the darkness (woods that are unknown seem much more foreboding and cold) . I was comfortably situated in my tree stand by the time daylight bathed the landscape. The cold morning was soon punctuated with distant rifle shots. Four does ran toward me and stopped 20 yards away. They eventually spotted me in my tree perch and showed a look of quiet confusion, then reversed and circled 50 yards away in single file at a medium pace. I stayed on guard for another 20 minutes but a buck did not follow. During the morning hours my arms and eyes grew tired from straining into position for a possible shot at various meandering deer. A ravens call brought me back from a late morning lull.
Much is written and spoken about the peace and tranquility 0/ the woods, and how the great outMors wilt cause you to forget your
everytWy muntWne troubles. I propose that the reason this is true is because the woods are full 0/myriad 0/mini-distmction). Th('
comtant array o/sights, sounds, and smells demand your attention and limit your thoughts to the immediate surroundings. ThiS is
especially true ifyou are intemely alert and tuned in, as in hunting. Furthermore, your well being and very surviVtt! may depmd
on your attention to details and ability to recognize areas, trails, Iflndmarks, and cVtngers. Oftimes, you may haw no one to rI"Iy on
but yourself I stayed focused on hunting and remained alert, and I observed the Imom the Creat Spirit had hiddm around Inf'.
Sometime after the 12 o'clock siren blew in the distance, the sun came out and warmed the day to about 38°. All trees were bare of leaves and the snow blanketed most cover. These bleak winter days seem to suggest a season of dying, but even in this stark surrounding varied sparks of life became evident. The sun had warmed some unknown moth type insects enough to let them break from their captivity and fly about; they had reddish brown bodies and tan wings. I kept hearing a "snap-swoosh" sound and would anticipate deer; eventually I realized it was the sound of snow-laden laurel boughs springing up from their frozen paralysis. The sun shinning thru and reflecting off the snow gave the laurel leaves an aura of bright emeralds. Chickadees and gold finches, flitted about, eating buds and playing games. A porcupine appeared from a hole at the top of a dead tree. I watched as it worked its way down, tail first, with its claws grasping bark tightly. It often looked down as if to see how far it had to go before it jumped down, but no, it didn't jump but continued the slow process of descending until it reached the ground. A black and white woodpecker landed four feet from me and turned its head side to side, first inspecting me with one eye and then the other, then
quickly darted away.
I took a short walk and found huge bear tracks intersected with smaller animal tracks. I found a spent .308 cartridge where my friend had shot a buck the day before. The animal tracks led toward the entrails. When I felt sufficiently warmed from walking, I checked my compass and returned to my post to await the remainder of the day. I finished eating my lunch, had the last gulp of hot tea and decided to save a pocket full of roasted chestnuts to snack on later. In between distractions, fragments of thought turned to past hunting tips, my family, friends, my job, responsibilities and juggling time to do all the things I want to do.
The lively voices and fire back at cam that evenin quickly removed the solitude and chill from my body.
FIRST AlDERS
1ST SHIFT
Charles McGlynn
John Braskey
Joseph Contardi John McNeal Richard Heiser
William Morana
Frank Bogacik
Lynn Starling (EMT)
2ND SHIFT
Michael Brutosky
Michael Michalyshin
3rd Shift
Tony Shimukonas
James Kaschak, Jr.
The individuals listed above have volunteered their service to ensure the safety of employees while at work. We would like to
take this opportunity to say THANK YOU!
February 1996, a new record shipment month for Aftermarket Parts Orders.
To celebrate the occasion, we were treated to a Hoagie lunch.
A big thanks to everyone who made this record breaking month possible.
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'1tu Saletel e~===== A class to demonstrate the proper use of a "Fire Extinguisher" was held on May 7th for all employ
ees. The training was very enlightening. A thank you to Mike Michalyshin for putting it together.
On the evening of May 13th, the Hazleton City Fire Department (approximately 20 people) visited
the plant. The purpose, to
familiarize themselves with the
layout, location of hydrants
and the storage of flammables
within the plant. Joe Williams,
Joe Pillus and Mike
Michalyshin served as tour
guides. A special thanks to
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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
Jeffrey Zola, son of Janice and Jim Zola, is a '96 graduate of Hazleton Area High School. He was a Student Council Representative, a group leader of the Eco-Tlgers, a member of the Ski Club, the Hunting & Fishing Club, and the Spanish l\Jational Honor Society. Jeff co-authored the Alma Matter for the new Jr. High School. A consistent Honor Student, he has received the President's Youth Service Award. He has continuously worked at part-time jobs and his hobbies include archery, fly-fishing, skiing, hunting, and weight lifting. Jeff is also a recipient of The Dorr-Oliver Scholarship and will major in Chemical Engineering at Drexel University.
Michael Heiser, son of Judy and Richard Heiser, is a '96 graduate of Hazleton Area High School. Mike plans to attend college for a career in Criminal Justice.
Jan Labanoski, son of Sharon and Jan Labanoski, is a '96 graduate of Hazleton Area High School. Jan is currently serving in the U.S. Army at Ft. McClellan, Alabama with the Military Police.
Kathleen Hearity, daughter of Joe and Helen Hearity is also a 1996 graduate of Hazleton Area High School. Kathleen was part of the girls softball team. She enjoys music, especially guitar and piano. Kathleen now attends Bloomsburg University and will major in Music or Mass Communications
SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
Kristy O'Connor, daughter of Linda and Daniel O'Connor is very successful in Whitehall Volleyball. She took second place in the 1995 East Coast Grass Championships and recently was part of the winning team in the Power League Summer Volleyball Championship.
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WRAP UP We would like to thank everyone who had any input into this issue of DO-TELL. If anyone has ideas for our next issue, please contact any of the reporters listed below.
CREDITS
Publishing Coordinator: Rich I Ieiser Photography: Joe Farkus Picnic Photos: Barb Geisick & Joe Farkus
Reporters: Joe Farkus, George Hardish, Barbara Geisick, Maggie Heffelfinger, JoAnne Jandrasitz, Cory Puza, Laurie Sambora, Bill Taney, Jim Zola, M. Bergin & Rich Heiser.
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