Although Eastern closed its doors, life continues for former employees. Many were given training for new jobs.
Ronald Kearns began working for Eastern Fine when he was 19 in 1975. He began working in the finishing department but had worked his way up into the machine room by the time Eastern closed.
Kearns talks about life after Eastern.
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