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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2009
Page
3
Editorial question urging reconsideration of TitleMax presence as other states reject the chain and implying potential downsides. Calls for scrutiny of financing practices and consumer impact, urging policymakers to evaluate legal and economic effects.
A reader urges careful design for a new Newberry Street fountain, hoping it matches Park and Laurens in quality. He recalls past critiques of the old fountain’s scale and notes recent articles about its resurrection and a magnolia blossom theme, praising the Aiken Standard for coverage.
Federal employees pay about $400 monthly for health benefits. Pension depends on the high three years and years of service. Full benefits require reaching age 60 with 20 years of service.
Readers urge officials to curb children standing in shopping carts. Call TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with brief comments. names not required and may be edited for space.
Brandon Hanisee of Creative Cuisine was misnamed in previous Aiken Standard reports about the Best of the Best contest. The paper issues a correction and notes its commitment to accurate coverage for Aiken County, South Carolina.
Members of Leadership Aiken County Class of 2009 bid farewell at a closing ceremony. The nine month program includes field trips, a community project, and mentorship from alumni. Sponsors include Aiken Public Safety, Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Bridgestone Firestone, USC Aiken, GlaxoSmithKline.
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office held an annual awards banquet praising staff who pledged to protect residents. Brad Dyer received the Jason Sheppard Deputy of the Year award for patrol and training work. Deputy Larry Cleveland also honored after being shot during a Jan. 23 robbery at Four Seasons store. he and partner Deputy Michael Goodwin survived and were praised for bravery. Sheriff Michael Hunt lauded all honorees and the risk deputies take daily.
Lifesaving awards go to Larry Cleveland William Brunson James Taylor Michael Goodwin John Downs Selwyn DeLoach Civilian of the Year Jennifer Chastain and others receive yearly honors. Dispatchers and deputies Jessica Roberts Jason Todd Brad Dyer noted by peers for outstanding work as Hunt confirms. Contact Karen Daily at kdaily aikenstandard.com.
The Aiken Area Council on Aging Inc. launches Rural Transit serving Wagener Perry Salley Jackson Beech Island New Ellenton and North Aiken to connect with Best Friend Express and transfer at Aiken Technical College USC Aiken and North Augusta. Routes run Mon Wed Fri with free rides on Rural Day July 6. Fare $2 per 10 miles.
The Aiken Standard invites reader submissions and provides contact numbers for the newsroom and managing editor. Phone lines include 644-2401 for the newsroom and 644-2381 for Michael Gibbons. Email addresses are provided for submissions and editorial inquiries.
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