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Page 2 Feel GooD ABoUT YdURSelg. 6iVe B1P°D Clinton Mills Inc. Honored Clinton Mills Inc. has been recognized by the Employment Security Commission for providing a significant number of employ ment opportunities for South Carolina and contributing to the economic stability of this state. During the 1987 Job Creator’s Awards Ceremony, Gov. Carroll Campbell, along with the Employment Security Commission, honored Clinton Mills and 89 other busines ses from across South Carolina, who made a significant impact on the state’s economy during the previous year. Clinton Mills employs approximately 1,700 from Laurens County and has an annual payroll in excess of 30 million dol lars. Personnel Director James Buchanan re ceived the award on behalf of the company. Summertime Tips With summer here, most of us are thinking about the great outdoors, summer vacations and soaking up the sun at the beach. But before you put up the hammock and slip into your swimsuit, better take a look at some warm weather hazards and how to avoid them. Sunburn If working up a tan is one of your summer hobbies, the last thing you want to do is spoil it with a sunburn. Did you know that a good sunburn is the equivalent of a burn from a hot iron — only far more serious because it generally covers a much larger area? And repeated sunburns over the years can even lead to skin cancer. Even a mild sunburn can be very painful because of the number of nerve endings found on the skin. These nerve endings are specially constructed to carry heat, cold, pain, pressure and touch messages to the brain. A serious sunburn can even damage the underlying tissues and destroy the cells but may not seem to hurt as much because the nerve endings are destroyed. So if you’re going to be in the sun, limit your exposure time until you have gradually built up your tolerance to the sun. And avoid the hottest part of the day when the sun’s rays are the most dangerous. If you do spend a lot of time in the sun, wear a good sun-screening lotion and reapp ly it frequently. Heat Stroke Overexposure to too much heat and sun can cause heat stroke or sunstroke. The symptoms are a red, dry face, a high temper ature, slow and noisy breathing and possible unconsciousness. What to do? First, move the victim into the shade and sponge with cool water. Clothes should be loosened and the victim’s head should be raised slightly. Sips of a mild salt solution such as Gatorade should help, but only if the person in conscious and able to swallow. Call a doctor or ambulance at once. Heat stroke is a true medical emergency and is potentially fatal. Heat Exhaustion Heat exhaustion is caused by being overly active in extreme heat. The symptons are a paleface, cold and clammy skin, heavy pers- periation and shallow breathing. The victim may also feel sick and weak or have cramps in the legs and abdomen. What to do? Again, move the victim into the shade, but protect him from chilling. Clothes should be loosened and the head lowered slightly. Call a doctor or other medical assistance. Prevention A little common sense goes a long way towards preventing either heat stroke or heat exhaustion. To put it simply, if you start feeling too hot, dizzy or nauseated, take a break and get out of the sun. Take things slowly until your body has a chance to adjust to the heat. Drink plenty of liquids and make sure you have sufficient salt if you are spending long periods of time in the hot sun or physically exerting yourself. Finally, get plenty of rest, and eat a balanced diet. Don’t take a chance on letting too much heat and sun spoil your vacation! Bailey Blood Drive is Successful Bailey Plant Associates responded en thusiastically to the request for blood as the professional medical teams from the Carolina-Georgia Blood Center visited the plant. Cindy Carver, co-ordinator of Donor Re sources for the Center, noted that Clinton Mills blood donor support played an impor tant role in meeting the ever increasing demand for blood needed by the 16 area hospitals served by the Carolina-Georgia Blood Center. Ms. Carver stated that “the around the clock” blood service that the Blood Center provides can only be accom plished with the help of dedicated donors such as those found throughout the Clinton plants. Following is a list of Bailey Plant donors: Fred Madden, Calvin Franklin, Calvin Shelton, James Cunningham, Deborah Henderson, Gerald Shealy, Sr., Randy Tucker, Sarah M. Rice, James Sasser, Leroy Taylor, and Rudine Jones. Also, Phillip Edge, Alphonso McMorris, Jackson Morgan, Jr., Michael Coffin, Harry Lanford, Shannon Russ, Jr., J.C. Childress, Larry King, Cathy R. Greene, Jimmy Lee Brock, and Wanda C. Phillips. Also, Maxie L. Wallenzine, Jimmie Jacks, Robert Cobb, Henry J. Hart, Ralph Tumlin, Richard Rumfelt, Walter D. Holbert, Brenda Wilson, Anthony B. Calwile, James R. Woody, Wm. J. King, Steven C. Wright, and Michael Pressley. Also, Karen M. Mars, Michael Johnson, Jr., Gene A. Floyd, Claude L. Smith, Jr., Harvey Dickert, Broadus Baker, Jr., Steve Lanford, Willie Greene, Raymond Bryant, Anne M. Fuller, Thomas Motes, Jr., Prue D. Waters, Donald L. Samples, Mike Seigler, Joe Rice, Ted Wilson, Jr., Ronnie W. Bishop, and Kenneth W. Morse. Also, Henry Tarver, Willie Leake, Ruth Gregory, Wallace D. Simpson, Larry Carter, Pamela S. Smith, Robert L. Saltzman, Jr., Chip Brawley, and Phillip Johnson. Recent Retirements Louise Brown Harold Hampton JOB Annie Tate NAME John Cooper Vina Campbell Louise Brown Harold Hampton Annie Tate SpinningTech. Spinner Spinner Plumber Weaving Service Oper. DATE EMPLOYED 6-15-55 4- 2-62 9-16-55 5- 24-54 9-24-66 DATE RETIRED 5-2-87 4-6-87 4-4-87 3- 6-87 4- 4-87