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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2009
Page
3
A letter argues the people should regulate government, notes automatic COLAs based on the 1973 CPI, and explains no increase means no COLA. The writer praises Lobster Races and Sheriff Hunt, calling him attentive and well liked.
Citizens call for more rigorous collection of back taxes and broader responsibility for repayment. They argue taxpayers should not subsidize delinquent accounts and urge accountability in fiscal policy.
Aiken Standard readers are invited to share views on raising the 50 cent state cigarette tax. The letter cites Kip Viscusi’s analysis finding a net cost savings per pack and urges comment via TalkBack hotline or email. Readers may submit brief messages with names not required.
The Columbus Aiken Standard apologizes for a misidentification in a Celebration of Character outline. Kristin Rutland received an outstanding character award from the Joint Women's Clubs of Aiken.
South Carolina launches the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards PASS for grades 3 through 8, replacing PACT. Writing is completed in March and English language arts testing begins today with reading and research, continuing through the week.
South Aiken High School honored Summersby Okey as the final recipient of the journalism scholarship funded by the Garcia family. The five year award, started for Sharon Johnson’s retirement, supported design and production skills from yearbook staffers across yearbook and school media.
Readers are encouraged to submit material. Contact newsroom at 644 2401 or email editorial aikenstandard com. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons 644 2381, News Director Tim O Briant 644 2380, and other editors listed. mail to PO Box 456 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802.
More than 200 students from seven Aiken County public high schools visit Aiken Technical College for a Career Expo on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nine career clusters are set up with 15 instructors presenting ATC programs and fields of study. officials highlight demand for two-year degree trained workers in radiologic control and MOX Project-related technical roles.
Monday draw results include Pick 3 Midday 9 4 2 and Evening 7 8 3. Pick 4 Midday 3 9 4 7 and Evening 7 0 5 5. Palmetto Cash 5 20 25 31 10 28 with multiplier 2. Cash 3 Midday 0 2 6. Cash 4 Midday 1 9 7 0. Cash 3 Evening 8 7 0. Cash 4 Evening 8 6 3 3 Fantasy 5 11 9 26 36 15. Sunday Cash 4 Evening 5 0 7 8 and Fantasy 5 1 8 11 22 39.
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