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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 2011
Page
3
Editorial urges readers to tip 18 percent for good service and 20 percent for exceptional service, arguing servers deserve a higher wage and sacrifice long hours and holidays to serve customers. It calls for humane treatment over rigid calculations.
Aiken local discourse features criticism of commentator Ms. Bachmann noting her limited influence on political dialogue and concerns over lowering discussion quality.
The comment questions the amount of President Obama’s salary as a perceived waste of taxpayer funds. Critics argue for reassessment while supporters defend compensation as appropriate for the office and responsibilities.
A commentator argues that decades of trickle-down economics fail and proposes a reversal where wealth circulates upward. The piece calls for clearer definitions of legality and urges readers to study the term illegal.
A Casey Anthony lawyer appeared on television urging empathy and understanding for Casey Anthony. The public debate centers on whether she deserves privacy and rehabilitation after the trial.
A reader asks proper practice for returning change to customers should the coins be counted on the counter or handed directly to the customer. The note also questions lawmakers and salaries in the context of senior citizens.
Readers urged to share views via TalkBack hotline and email to Aiken Standard. Call (803) 644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with brief comments. Names may be omitted from publication and comments may be edited for space and content.
Correction appears in Saturday’s Aiken edition announcing a revised detail or item. The notice clarifies previously reported information and provides updated facts for readers.
Newsroom contact details show hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with two telephone lines 648-2311 Fox and 6486-6052 for PFey and newsroom inquiries.
Ninth annual event at H Odell Weeks Activities Center draws families and city teams including Aiken Public Safety, Public Utilities, Parks Department and Army Reserve. Helicopter debuted this year as children see, touch and ask about vehicles while volunteers explain operations and safety. Local residents sharing rides and mud racing stories add to community appeal.
Brenda and Pat Kruse stopped at Walmart to donate supplies to the United Way of Aiken County for the annual Stuff the Bus event. Volunteers gathered at North Augusta Walmart and other drives to collect crayons pencils and notebooks while urging monetary donations to buy more. Donations are due by July 29 with pickup for county schools on August 10 at Aiken Electric Cooperative. contact Candis Moyer for details.
Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site hosted its Growing History program featuring a heritage garden tour with over 100-year-old fruits and vegetables. Heirloom crops include chicory coffee substitutes, mangolds, sunflowers, okra, beans, peppers, and grapes, shared with Golden Harvest Food Bank. For details call 827 1473 or email redcliffe scort.com.
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