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I , s , CLINTON 1 MILLS JAN.-FEB., 1979 Calvin Cooper I Elected To 1 SCSBA Board At the annual meeting of the South Carolina School Board Associaton in NoIvember, 1978, Calvin Cooper was elected to the Board of Directors of the Association to represent District 8 which comprises I Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens and Newberry counties. Deborah Faulkner Faulkner Working In Gen. Assembly Deborah Faulkner, a M.S. Bailey Scholar attending the University of South Carolina, is working as a legislative intern in the South Carolina General Assembly druing the spring semester. During the four month internship, Faulkner will serve primarily as a researcher for various committees of the law iiicirwu^ uuu^ . Current research includes an analysis of Worker's Compensation laws in the Carolinas, a study of ways to reduce institutionalization of the elderly, and a review of welfare reform legislation. In return for her work, Deborah will receive first hand experience in state government, academic credit and a stipend. She was chosen from dozens of applicants who applied for the program on a competitive basis. Deborah is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Faulkner of I?iurens. John is a Bailey Plant Weaving Assistant Departmental Superintendent. ^BSHr Published By Higgins Named Football Official Rookie Of Year Clinton Mills Lydia Plant Spinning Doffer Roger Higgins was named Football Official Rookie of the Year for 1978. This is an honor Roger had worked hard to achieve. "I have always liked sports," stated Higgins. "When I was at Bell Street High School, 1 lettered in both basketball and football." "Several years ago, after I came to work at Lydia, I became interested in officiating at high school games." "Truman Owens, Clinton Mills' Benefits Manager, who is also an athletic official, helped me very much in becoming an official." "1 tiled an application with the basketball officials' association; attended various classes, took the exams and finally became a certified official." Roger is a member of the High School's Officials' Associations and officiates at games within a 150 mile distance throughout the state. "I like being an official because of the excitement on the field. It's just more enjoyable than being a spectator." Higgins experiences quite a bit of pride in his school officials work. "I'm just glad I can play a part in the competitive sports which helps develop the physical and mental characteristics of our young people." James Buchanan James Buchanan Named Fair Association Head Clinton Mills Training Director James Buchanan has been named President of the Uuirens County Fair Association. Buchanan succeeded Don Nelson who had served as association president in 1978. The I .aureus County Fair is a function of the 1 .aureus Exchange Club. mmi aployees of Clinton Mills, Clinton, S.C. * rrn ^ 4 Roger Higgins Mike Kinard Named Assistant Plant Engineer Mike Kinard has been named Assistant Lydia Plant Engineer. He joined Clinton Mills Lydia Plant in 1975. He has worked as a welder and more recently as a Maintenance Technician. He is a graduate of Clinton High School and Piedmont Tech. "I'm confident Mike's promotion will further strengthen our Engineering Department," stated Bailey Dixon, Vice ^resident ot engineering in making the announcement. iffx C3i Eft ~^7 0&~--'' Solid Waste Ti Clinton Mills recently purchased an International 1800 Series Diesel truck to use in handling solid waste from the four plants. "The Diesel w ill be more economical to operate, and the Pak Mor body will be capable of handling 15 to 20 tons of compacted waste per load," says Glenn Downs. General Services Superintendent. M f \A Q 1 jLranv y Scholarship Forms Ready v Application forms for the 1979 M.S. Bailey Memorial College Scholarships and Ix)ans Programs are available from Mack Parsons in the Clinton Mills Main Office Building. The deadline for filing an application is April 16, 1979. iwkT I x. ^BmkL^ -; MM B ^k Mike Kinard f*-m ?s " ? Mr"~ uck Purchased Willie Tate is shown boarding the new rig as he removes waste from Lydia. The Dodge compactor truck, which has been used for a number of years, will lx' used as a back up unit when the new rig is inoperable or additional handling capacity is needed," stated Downs.