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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 2009
Page
11
An editorial marks the fourth anniversary of Graniteville's 2001 chlorine tragedy. Nine people died when a rail derailment released chlorine gas, prompting evacuation, Avondale Mills closure, and lessons in cooperation, safety, and community rebuilding.
The Aiken Standard lists its leadership and department heads including Publisher Scott B Hunter Editor Jeffrey B Wallace News Director Timothy E OBriant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
The McMaster family expresses gratitude to Aiken residents for three years of caring as their daughter Carley endured a brain tumor and travels for treatments. They praise the town's generosity, meals, cards, prayers, and community spirit that helped their family stay hopeful.
A reader titled Ronny B. Bolton argues in a letter that both Madoff’s $50 billion Ponzi operation and the social security system rely on new money to pay existing obligations, urging consideration of their similarities.
James H. Britt Jr. of Warrenville expresses gratitude to Sheri Bishop at Joe Harrison State Farm Agency Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Nick Jeancake of Parker's Body Shop for quick help after a Thanksgiving holiday hit-and-run. The vehicle was repaired and returned in excellent condition.
U S Rep Bobby Bush criticizes Senate members as hard headed for blocking Roland Burris's appointment to the seat vacated by Barack Obama amid Rod Blagojevich controversy. Bert Livingston touts Marley & Me as a feel good box office hit.
Kim Ingham voices frustration over Aiken lacking online water bill payments while noting a neighboring city offers the feature. The writer argues two weeks of vendor work should suffice and questions if 2009 will mark progress.
The article discusses how the federal minimum wage for tipped workers works. It notes that employees paid a direct wage of $2.13 per hour must earn at least the minimum wage when tips are included, with the employer making up the difference. It questions the claim that tips account for 99 percent of earnings and the idea of earning over $200 per hour.
Readers are invited to submit opinions about issues of concern. Letters must be 200 words or fewer, and may be edited for publication. Send to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802, or via email or fax.
Readers are invited to donate plain fronts of used Christmas cards to St. Jude's Ranch for Children at 100 St. Jude's St., Boulder City NV 89005. Do not include personal notes. Alice Beehler asks readers to cut and mail items.
Reader supports Cody Anderson's letter on tipping and calls for endorsing tipping norms. A second letter condemns a Bush critique, urging accountability and Christian standards in the publication.
A patient from Aiken commends Eye Care One Laser Vision Center ICO for Lasik evaluation and surgery. Dr. Bogard and Dr. Sponseller provided thorough care, with staff creating a welcoming atmosphere and seamless coordination across offices.
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