MONROE - Two longtime employees of the Monroe Publishing family are ready to move on after decades on the job.
Howard Skibinski has been the main man behind Monroe Graphics since 2006. Monroe Graphics, which provides business print services such as flyers, brochures, newsletters and other materials, has been sold to Register Print Center owner Kim Markham. It will now be run out of Brodhead.
A few months short of 30 years with the company, the 76-year-old Skibinski has racked up a number of memories along the way. He said he has mixed emotions about finally saying farewell to the company and his beloved equipment.
"It's bittersweet," Skibinski said. "I'm excited about not having to work every day, but there are a lot of memories. I've made a lot of good friends, customers and people I work with along the way."
Skibinski also said he has seen a multitude of changes within the industry, which has had to shift from one method to another while accommodating for technology moving to the forefront.
Office manager Connie Flint, head of accounting and human resources, noted a number of changes during her tenure with The Monroe Times as well. Flint has just exceeded 20 years at the job.
Flint was promoted after her predecessor retired and was the first accountant for Monroe Publishing to use a computer for her work. When she started, the newspaper was still The Monroe Evening Times. She began as an accounts receivable clerk and was promoted in May of 1996. General manager Carl Hearing described her as a "Jill of all trades."
Her first order of business is to enjoy some down time.
"I'm looking forward to retirement," Flint said. "Just take a month and de-stress."
Flint said she has plans to travel. She will be touring wine country with friends in the spring and hopes to put a dent in the 70 quilt kits she has accumulated over the years. Traveling for quilt shows will probably be part of her retirement as well.
Skibinski has plans to visit Bowling Green, Kentucky with a friend to see Corvettes being made and examine them in detail. He said he will most likely continue a few hours of work each week to remain active when he isn't working in his yard.
Hearing noted the length of time both Flint and Skibinski have spent with the company and the pride they have taken in their work. Hearing pointed to Skibinski specifically as he said the Monroe Graphics master could have retired a decade ago.
He expressed gratitude for both of the soon-to-be retirees.
"I just want to thank both Connie and Howard for all that they have done and wish them well," Hearing said. "Even through all the changes, they did a great job."
Friday will be the final day for both Flint and Skibinski.
The Register Print Center can be reached at 608-328-3288 or MonroeGraphics328@gmail.com.
Howard Skibinski has been the main man behind Monroe Graphics since 2006. Monroe Graphics, which provides business print services such as flyers, brochures, newsletters and other materials, has been sold to Register Print Center owner Kim Markham. It will now be run out of Brodhead.
A few months short of 30 years with the company, the 76-year-old Skibinski has racked up a number of memories along the way. He said he has mixed emotions about finally saying farewell to the company and his beloved equipment.
"It's bittersweet," Skibinski said. "I'm excited about not having to work every day, but there are a lot of memories. I've made a lot of good friends, customers and people I work with along the way."
Skibinski also said he has seen a multitude of changes within the industry, which has had to shift from one method to another while accommodating for technology moving to the forefront.
Office manager Connie Flint, head of accounting and human resources, noted a number of changes during her tenure with The Monroe Times as well. Flint has just exceeded 20 years at the job.
Flint was promoted after her predecessor retired and was the first accountant for Monroe Publishing to use a computer for her work. When she started, the newspaper was still The Monroe Evening Times. She began as an accounts receivable clerk and was promoted in May of 1996. General manager Carl Hearing described her as a "Jill of all trades."
Her first order of business is to enjoy some down time.
"I'm looking forward to retirement," Flint said. "Just take a month and de-stress."
Flint said she has plans to travel. She will be touring wine country with friends in the spring and hopes to put a dent in the 70 quilt kits she has accumulated over the years. Traveling for quilt shows will probably be part of her retirement as well.
Skibinski has plans to visit Bowling Green, Kentucky with a friend to see Corvettes being made and examine them in detail. He said he will most likely continue a few hours of work each week to remain active when he isn't working in his yard.
Hearing noted the length of time both Flint and Skibinski have spent with the company and the pride they have taken in their work. Hearing pointed to Skibinski specifically as he said the Monroe Graphics master could have retired a decade ago.
He expressed gratitude for both of the soon-to-be retirees.
"I just want to thank both Connie and Howard for all that they have done and wish them well," Hearing said. "Even through all the changes, they did a great job."
Friday will be the final day for both Flint and Skibinski.
The Register Print Center can be reached at 608-328-3288 or MonroeGraphics328@gmail.com.