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Credit Association
Making Auto Loans
"The Clinton Credit Association
has begun making automobile loans
for Clinton, S.C., members," says
manager Harvey Dickert.
"Our Board of Directors has
approved a very flexible finance prog
ram to assist our members in pur
chasing new and used cars," ex
plained Dickert. “We realize the auto
manufacturers have various incen
tive finance programs, but we intend
to offer a total financing program
which has been designed with our
employees in mind.”
“Initially, we will finance 85 per
cent of the car’s manufacturer’s sug
gested list price with 9 percent rates
for 36 months; 10 percent for 42
months; and 10.75 percent for 48
months.” Loans up to 60 months
will be considered.
Used cars will be financed at 12
percent for up to 42 months, pro
vided the car is three years old or
less. Cars more than three years old
will be financed up to 36 months at
15 percent. The amount eligible for
financing will be up to 100 percent
of the NADA loan value or 85 percent
of appraised value.
"Potential car buyers are encour
aged to compare our rates and con
sider them in line with rebates which
are offered by manufacturers for
alternative financing,” noted Dick
ert. “We will be pleased to discuss
our rates, credit disability and credit
life insurance plan which are all
attractive to car buyers,” he added.
"The convenience of payroll deduc
tions makes the loan repayments
simple and easier for association
members,” he added.
Dickert noted that the Credit Asso
ciation is fortunate to be able to add
automobile loans to its loan program.
“Our members’ response to both
savings and loans have exceeded our
expectations," stated Dickert. "As it
grows, we will add additional savings
and loan activities which will better
suit the needs of our member partici
pants.”
General Assembly
Recognizes Crocker
The South Carolina General Assembly re
cently adopted a Concurrent Resolution rec
ognizing Clinton native Claude A. Crocker for
his outstanding and dedicated service as a
member of the Advisory Committee for Im
provement of the Workers' Compensation
laws.
Crocker was also honored for his service to
the committee at a special luncheon held
May 5 in Columbia. Those attending include
members of the General Assembly as well as
other Advisory Committee members.
The Clinton textile leader has served in
various Workers’ Compensation advisory
positions under former governors Russell,
McNair, West, Edwards and Riley.
During each of their terms, Crocker played
an important role in recommending legisla
tion which resulted in an improved Workers’
Compensation system for South Carolina.
Crocker retired from the committee earlier
this spring. He had served continuously on
this committee since its inception.
Laurens County Representative Jim John
son was recently appointed to the advisory
committee.
Crafted With Pride
Makes Quiz Show
The “Crafted With Pride in U.S.A.” mes
sage is infiltrating the subconscious of
America!
On a recently televised “Jeopardy,” the
popular nighttime game show where contes
tants are provided with the answers and
asked to supply the questions, a contestant
was to give the question to this answer;
“Where Bob Hope says his clothes are
made.”
The correct question, of course, was
“What is in the U.S.A.?” The contestant
responded correctly.
Just further evidence that the “Crafted
With Pride” effort is working.
Associate Assistance
Program To Begin
Numerous Clinton associates are finding
the company’s Associate Assistance Prog
ram very beneficial as confidential, profes
sional counseling services are made avail
able to them and their families. This prog
ram puts those in need of assistance in
direct contact with professionals experi
enced in handling many present-day prob
lems which affect the Iives of our associates.
A highly trained counselor provides sup
port for those wishing to take advantage of
these services which are being provided by
the company.
If an employee or a family member has a
personal problem, a schedule can be worked
out to facilitate a counseling session or ses
sions. Typical personal problems being
addressed by the Associate Assistance Prog
ram include depression, anxiety, loneliness
and frustration.
The Associate Assistance Program is also
designed to assist individuals with the pro
fessional counseling that one needs to im
prove or resolve family problems. Marriage
counseling is an important area where asso
ciates can benefit by taking advantage of the
services offered through the Associate
Assistance Program.
Clinton Mills isalsoanxious to assist those
who are experiencing problems with alcohol
use, or are affected by a family member’s
alcohol use.
Richard Cain, a counselor with the South
Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Depart
ment, has been assigned to Clinton Mills
and is trained in helping those with alcohol
use problems. Cain will assist in identifying
the proper treatment for alcohol abuse.
Many situations can be solved through a
series of counseling sessions while more se
rious problems require in-patient treatment.
The Associate Assistance Program plays a
significant role in developing ways for indi
viduals to deal with drug use in a proper
manner, also.
Excessive use of prescription and non
prescription drugs, as well as a chemical
dependency relating to marijuana, cocaine
or heroin, creates physical and emotional
problems for the user, family members and
friends.
Drug use and misuse doesn’t go away.
(Continued on page 4)
Richard Cain f center, a counselor with Vocational Rehabilitation, who is
assigned to Clinton Mills Associate Assistance Program, explains to (left) Mary
Ann Stewart, R.N., and Nell Haggart, R.N. (right), the benefits gained from
participating in an AAR. Standing, left to right, are Rick McWhorter, a Vocation
al Rehabilitation Staff Psychologist; Charles Wilson, Vocational Rehabilitation
Staff Area Supervisor; and Clinton Personnel Director James Buchanan.