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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 23, 2012

Page

3

DOE health plan for SRS retirees lacks cost of living rises

The Department of Energy health insurance stipend for SRS retirees comes with no assurance of a cost-of-living increase. DOE has allowed the SRS pension fund to be dramatically underfunded, ensuring no COLA for the foreseeable future.

Department of Energy DOE SRS Pension Fund Social Security Trust Fund

Hair color policy at front counter prompts review

A health chain reviews its front counter dress code amid concerns over appearance. Managers and cashiers may face new guidance on hair color to maintain a professional look.

Request for Return of Personal Documents After Home Invasion

A victim asks the public to return key documents taken during a home invasion. Requested items include discharge certificates retirement orders insurance policy and marriage record with details missing on date or location. Authorities are urged to help locate and return the papers to the rightful owner.

Neglected Mom Finds Loneliness On Mother's Day Bench

A mother recounts sitting alone on a bench at Odell Weeks on Mother's Day 2012 as all her children, residents of Aiken County, did not visit. She stresses she is not alone in heartbreak from parental neglect and invites others to share their experiences.

Odell Weeks Aiken County

Traffic rules and community comments spark letters

Readers urge correct driving practices on Highway 421 and note a right turning lane lacks a yield sign. They encourage sharing safety concerns and report on a Sunday performance by the Aiken Choral and St. Paul’s choir, inviting comments via a TalkBack line and email.

Highway 421 Aiken Choral St. Paul’s Choir Aikenstandard Thespaper Aiken

Office Hours Editor Credits and Contact Blurb

A compact staff line lists positions and contact numbers for the office. Executive editor Wy Gee, editor Michael Gibbons, and Shorts editor CC Huffman are named with extension numbers 548 2401 and stated offices.

Michael Gibbons

Paper rack thefts eyed as Aiken County investigates

Aiken County Sheriff's Office probes several newspaper rack thefts at USPS offices across Bath Graniteville Clearwater and Warrenville. At least six racks from Aiken Standard The Augusta Chronicle and The Star of North Augusta were torn from bases still full of change. Aiken Standard offers a $100 reward for information leading to arrests. Call 1 800 922 9709 or Crimestoppers at 1 888 CRIMEsC.

Aiken County Aiken Standard The Augusta Chronicle Star of North Augusta Scott Hunter Aiken Graniteville Clearwater Warrenville Midlands Karen Daily USC

Aiken Girl Scouts Earn Silver Award Milestone

Twelve Aiken Girl Scouts were recognized for the Silver Award, the highest cadette honor. Eight attended the Gold and Silver Award Ceremony at Presbyte rian College in Clinton. Projects included workshops for Brownies, camping classes, reading programs, school supply drives, and handmade comfort kits.

Aiken Abigail Miller Katie Rogers Aubry Melvin Kaylee Crenshaw Makenzie Stahura Brianna Peters Gretchan Hawken Mary Mell Anissa Jackson Alex Hurd Kira Brown Marissa Lee Presbyterian College Clinton 5140 Brownie Jackson Girl Scout Council First Presbyterian Preschool Hawken

Sheriff pushes budget to add eight deputies in Aiken

Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt urged the council to fund eight more deputies eight regular officers and four sergeants to raise patrols per shift to 18. He cited rising violence and delayed backup, citing a recent shooting incident and the need to enforce out of state vehicle tag laws as revenue gains grow from tag fees.

Aiken County Michael Hunt Hunt Aiken Clay Killian Council Randy Huff Second Judicial Circuit

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