Mr. Novak, along with David Manasek, owner of Manasek Auto Parts, Inc. (a NAPA Dealership) in Dickson City, presents a weekly informational show titled “NEPA Fix-It Facts.” The pair uses their expertise to help listeners troubleshoot issues involving everything from lawnmowers to trucks.

“NEPA Fix-It Facts” airs every Saturday at 11:30 a.m. on 94.3 THE TALKER in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

If you need a fix-it fact, please email Mr. Novak and Mr. Manasek at NEPAfixitfacts@gmail.com to get your question on the air.

Be sure to tune in to tune up!

From left to right: Michael Novak, Johnson College’s Diesel Truck Technology Department Chairperson; David Manasek, owner of Manasek Auto Parts, Inc. (a NAPA Dealership) in Dickson City

For details, please contact:
Joseph Musheno ’78
Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology Department Chairperson
570-702-8933

The GDS Fair takes place in Newfoundland, PA from August 31, 2010 to September 6, 2010. The Fair Queen Pageant will be held on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010.

Should Ms. Olsommer win the competition, she would represent and promote the GDS Fair as well as the industry it was founded on – agriculture. According the fair’s website: “The purpose of the Fair Queen Competition is to encourage the promotion of Agricultural Fairs and create better relations between youths and adults in both rural and urban settings.” These duties would continue throughout the year.

“I have grown up with a strong agricultural background… I am attending Johnson College to enhance my knowledge of animals,” states Ms. Olsommer. “I believe that this along with my personality would make me a very good Fair Queen.”

Ms. Olsommer is one of five girls in the running this year. She humbly shares, “Each one of us would make a great Fair Queen. The judges have a very hard decision to make!”

Veterinary Technology student Justine Olsommer ’12 of Canadensis, PA is competing to be this year’s Greene-Dreher-Sterling (GDS) Fair Queen!

One year ago, Johnson College formed a Safety Committee comprised of faculty and staff members from various departments. Michael Novak, Diesel Truck Technology Chairperson, and Joseph Musheno ’78, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology Chairperson, were chosen as the committee’s first co-chairs.

“We all made a commitment to safety,” Mr. Novak states. “The College made a commitment to form the committee. The Safety Committee members made a commitment to doing the work. And all faculty and staff made a commitment to helping the committee carry out its duties.”

As part of the state approval process, the Safety Committee established a comprehensive inspection list for each part of campus and started performing quarterly inspections. All buildings and outdoor campus areas are routinely inspected so that safety issues can be addressed and resolved as soon as possible.

The committee also instituted the use of Accident and Near Miss forms by faculty and staff. Accident forms list the details of an incident and how to prevent a repeat occurrence. Near Miss forms take a proactive approach, allowing employees to highlight possible safety issues before an accident can occur.

The certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation allows Johnson College to take advantage of discounts from insurance carriers when it comes to their employees’ Workers’ Compensation coverage. This specifically focuses on the employer/employee association within the College.

“The savings are only a bonus. Our priority was making a safer Johnson College,” says Mr. Musheno.

From left to right (Back Row): Lisa Toole, Assistant to the President for Planning; John DeAngelis, Architectural Drafting and Design Technology Program Chairperson; Andrew Zwanch ‘82, Precision Machining Technology Chairperson; Donald Ryan, Operations Director; Matt Crandall, Associate Network Administrator
From left to right (Front Row): Dr. Colin Bullmore, Veterinarian and Johnson College Veterinary Technology Program Instructor; Michael Novak, Diesel Truck Technology Chairperson; Joseph Musheno ’78, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology Chairperson; William Kelly, Facilities Manager
Not Pictured: Joellen Cerra, Bursar; Richard Mishura, General Education Division Chair; Joseph Polinsky, Computer Information Technology Program Chairperson

The fee for the course is $160 per person plus $6.00 for the course manual. In addition to the classroom hours, requirements also include a two-hour tactile test to be scheduled with the instructor before receiving certification from PennDOT. There is an additional charge of $40 each for motorcycle certification and certification for heavy trucks and buses.

Registration is limited to twenty-five people and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis according to receipt of payment. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid operator’s license for each class of vehicle for which they seek certification.

Those interested in state inspection classes may download registration forms online at www.johnson.edu or contact Cathy Beckage, Continuing Education Assistant, at 570-702-8979 or cbeckage@johnson.edu. Checks can be mailed to: Johnson College, Attention: State Inspection, 3427 North Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18508. MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit cards are also accepted.

Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President and CEO of Johnson College, greeted the Class of 2012 at the start of the day. Dr. Pipinski shared, “All of the faculty and staff look forward to this time of year. It’s great to have the campus bustling again and to meet new students.”

The theme of this year’s orientation as well as the College’s Welcome Week, scheduled for August 23-27, 2010, is “Islanded an Education at Johnson College.” A number of fun, Hawaiian themed events were scheduled in order to connect students to the campus community.

The goal of New Student Orientation was to inform and entertain. The Orientation Committee once again invited Keith Karkut to perform his educational and engaging Hypnotic Intoxication presentation, which taught students about the dangers of alcohol abuse. Students also participated in various team building exercises.

“Orlando 5-0,” a campus-wide scavenger hunt, allowed participants to learn about and explore the College. During the scavenger hunt, teams of students collected a number of puzzle pieces. Each group assembled their pieces once the hunt concluded. At the end of the day, all of the groups connected their separate sections into one large puzzle.

“We wanted to illustrate that each student, each instructor, each staff member, each alumnus is an integral part of our campus community. Without each piece, our puzzle would be incomplete,” states Devon Fawcett, Director of Student Life.

A returning student helps an incoming student work on a section of the puzzle.
From left to right: Andrew Wildenberg ’11, Computer Information Technology, Union Dale; Norma Allen ‘12, Veterinary Technology, Carbondale

Danielle Cebulko, Admissions Representative, helps the incoming students piece together the whole puzzle.
From left to right: Tyrik Gass, ’12, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Philadelphia; Marcus Lentini ’12, Precision Machining Technology, Clarks Summit; Danielle Cebulko, Admissions Representative

The completed puzzle… Aloha, Class of 2012!

Free Rita’s Ice in Moffat Café from 11am – 12:30pm!

Tuesday 8/24
BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Tournament at 4pm.
Winner will be chosen! All registered teams receive prizes.

Wednesday 8/25
TIKI TIME

Student Organizations/Athletic Program meet and greet in the Moffat Café from 11am -12:30pm.
Be sure to check out the giveaways!  

Thursday 8/26
LUAU

Evening of good food, mocktails, games and prizes sponsored by the Alumni Association
Open to all faculty, staff, students and alum. Located in the Woolworth Quad from 3:30pm – 6:30pm.
To RSVP, contact Tami Pease, Associate Director of Development, at 570-702-8909  or  tlpease@johnson.edu.

Friday 8/27
CASTAWAY FRIDAY

Show your Island Spirit by wearing Hawaiian themed clothes – best dressed wins the Big Kahuna Prize!
Voting in Moffat Café will be held at 11am-12pm.

Johnson College last held its car show in 2005. Current Precision Machining Technology student and car enthusiast Rudi Dickinson ’11, of Dalton, approached Tami Pease, Johnson College’s Associate Director of Development, about reviving the event. Mr. Dickinson is now serving as one of the event’s honorary co-chairs along with Alumnus Michael Meoni ’75 of Archbald.

“Bringing the car show back to Johnson College is truly exciting,” Mr. Dickinson shared. “And to have all of the proceeds go directly back to students in the form of scholarships makes it even more meaningful and worthwhile.”

The event’s Presenting Sponsor is Manasek Auto Parts, Inc. in Dickson City. Owner David Manasek is a dedicated community friend and member of Johnson College’s Automotive Technology Program Advisory Board. Mr. Manasek stated, “It’s an honor to sponsor an event that allows Johnson College to bring the community together for a great cause.” Additional sponsors include McGrail, Merkel, Quinn & Associates and Snyder & Clemente.

Admission to Cars on Campus is $5.00 per car. The family-friendly event will feature food, refreshments, and entertainment. Please note that no alcoholic beverages will be permitted on campus.

Those interested in exhibiting their car can pre-register by August 30, 2010 for $8.00 or register the day of the show for $10.00. Approximately twenty different classes are welcome. Awards will be presented in a variety of categories.

For general information or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please call Tami Pease at 570-702-8909 or email carsoncampus@johnson.edu.

From left to right: Rudi Dickinson ’11, Precision Machining Technology, Dalton; Michael Meoni ’75, Archbald; David Manasek, Owner, Manasek Auto Parts, Inc.; Michael Novak, Department Chairperson, Diesel Truck Technology Program

Join us for the first ever Alumni Luau!

 Thursday, August 26, 2010
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Woolworth Quad

The Alumni Luau is about reconnecting with old friends as well as networking with current faculty and students.  
There will be free food, mocktails, games and prizes —
all sponsored by the Alumni Association!

Please RSVP by August 19th
to Tami Pease, Associate Director of Development:
570-702-8909  / tlpease@johnson.edu  /  Website

Please check out the slideshow below to see some highlights from the event!

For more information about the Welding Training Center,
check out our website at www.johnson.edu/
or contact Marie Allison, Director of Continuing Education,
at 570-702-8924 or mallison@johnson.edu.