The clothmaker. [volume] (Clinton, South Carolina) 1952-1984, December 15, 1983, Image 1

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Christina A total of 1,298 eligible employees have received Christmas vacation Pay totalling $413,722.94. In Clinton, 1,017 employees re ceivea $d4y,o^D.yo ana in ueneva, 281 employees received $64,196.99. CLINTON MILLS StcpesuM. 2uaiu rite To All Employees: As we are on the threshold of another mankind and rededicate ourselves to that g in which to live... a world reflecting the ti We pause at this time to enjoy the activit blessings that have come our way during employees, for your loyalty, service and d it is our Christmas wisn that this nonaay the New Year will bring peace, happiness Employees Select Gifts Truman Owens, Coordinator of theClinton Mills' Christmas Gifts Program, provided The Clothmaker with a list of the most popu largift items selected by Clinton employees. According to Owens, the all-weather jacket was the most important item selected this year. A total of 158 employees chose this item as their gift selection. Other items ranking high among employee choices were the seven piece cookware set (152); flatware (63); crockpot (50); heavy duty jack (38); bakeware (39); cooler (35); radio (35); and ice cream freezer (33). Clinton Mills of Geneva Personnel Director, Bob Dettmar indicated the seven-piece cookware set was chosen by 35 employees. The second most popular Geneva item was the jacket. Other favorite items included the 35quart cooler (21); ice cream freezer (19); travel bag (15); heavy duty jack (12); 40 i A a. / i i \ -?o ?: ~ II.A piece entertainment sei u i;; / c piece iidiware (11); and storage cabinet (9). The gifts were presented on the job a few days before Christmas. s Vacatic The Christmas Vacation paychecks are in additon to the 1,642 employees who received July 4th Vacation pay totalling $450,278.99. This payment included 1,291 Clinton employees who received $365,258.22 and 351 Gene ^Seasoqs [rcpiinas |?V ^ yuletide season, let us renew our faith in reat task of making this world a better place rue spirit of Christmas, les of the season and to reflect on the many the past year. We are grateful to you, our edication in 1983. season be filled with joyous times and that ; and prosperity to us all. AttJ'm lb Robert M. Vance Chairman Drinking >n Pay Di va employees who shared in $85,020.77. As previously announced, all plants will stop Friday, Dec. 23, at the end of the second shift and start midnight, Monday, Dec. 26, with the third shift. LOTHMAKER DECEMBER 1983 Practice Good One of the best ways of reducing medical expenses is to develop better health habits. If you are healthier, obviously your need for medical services will be reduced as well as the costs you pay for these services. Some other practices you can follow that will help reduce medical costs include: 1. Use hospital emergency rooms only for emergency situations. Treatment for accidents would certainly be considered an omorocnru citi latinn hnwpupr trpatmpnt fnr colds, toothaches, upset stomach, etc.. can normally wait until your doctor can be seen in his office. 2. For non-emergency hospital confinements. talk with your physician about preadmission testing. This means that tests will be run by the hospital prior to your admittance. Normally this will be done the day before you are admitted and it will automatically save the cost of a hospital room for one night and other standard charges. 3. Unless there is an emergency, avoid confinements that begin on Friday or Saturday. Considerable savings can be realized and Driving \ The holidays, un A J instead of happines; tear, lt s the time ?*y< drinking are also dri ^^4 Whether or not ai ter. But, when a d iT >y<V^f2 public matter. It's e *-aw en^?rcemenf %J *1 what you can do ab( 7S^ 1. Be alert to c 1 Watch for tell-tale \ excessive speed, fl f; the shoulder of the 2. Leave the roac law enforcement a you can about the approximate locati YOUR NAME. 3. You can make one you love get b< been drinking. stributed Eligible Clinton employees will also enjoy Christmas Day as a paid holiday. Other paid holidays include New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day. By and For Employees of Clinton Mills Health Habits trom this practice. 4. After a hospital stay, don't be reluctant to question the charges shown on your bill if they look incorrect. In other words, make sure you are paying for the treatment you actually received and nothing else! 5. When non-emergency surgery is necessary,and you are not totally comfortable with the procedures recommended to correct the situation, don't be embarrassed to seek a second option from another physician. Also, you should inquire as to the cost of the surgery. 6. If minor surgery is necessary, discuss with your surgeon the possibilities of having it done on an outpatient basis. 7. When your physican prescribes medication, encourage him to prescribe generic substitutes. Generic drugs have the same ingredients and are just as good but cost considerably less due to the advertising associated with brand name drugs. These will not only save money but can help reduce your insurance plan's costs, which in the long run will help hold down increases in your insurance premiums. Don't Mix fortunately, can bring a lot of pain 5 to many people. ;ar when many people who have been ving. n individual drinks is a personal mat Irinker gets behind the wheel, it's a verybody's business, officials offer the following advice on >ut drunk drivers: Irunk drivers when you are driving, signs, such as weaving, over-reacting, agrant display of a bottle, driving on road and posture of the driver. I, find a telephone and call the nearest gency. uive inem an ine inTormauori i car?color, make, license number, on. YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO GIVE ? a pledge not to let yourself or someEihind the wheel after you or they have