Polo polo polo crash leaves four ponies alive
A truck and trailer carrying 11 polo ponies crashed off a road injuring driver Pimsner who was trapped two hours. Four ponies survived with one in New York. he faces extensive injuries and a long recovery. A polo benefit at Whitney Field Friday supports injured players.
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New York
Pimsner
Albany Medical Center
Level One Trauma Center
Aiken
Aikers
Richard Campbell
Kevin Lyles
Richard
al Polo
Mattie C. Hall
East Aiken Health Center
Orthopeics
Whitney Field
Suport Group
Disabled community celebration honors families in Aiken
More than 500 individuals with disabilities and families gathered at the Odell Weeks Activities Center for a life celebration sponsored by the Tri Development Center Foundation. Volunteers from Publix and area high schools helped with games and event setup, with plans for an annual Family Fun Day and ongoing Tri Development Center projects funded by donations to P O Box 698 in Aiken.
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Odell Weeks Activities Center
Tri-Development Center Foundation
Tri-Development Center
Ralph Courtney
Publix
Arthur Shealy
TDC Foundation
United Way
Staley
Courtney
Tri Development Center
Aiken
S.C
Aiken track historic overlay clash concerns design rules
Residents debate landmark status for the Aiken Mile Track amid disputes between Bruce McGhee and city officials over zoning, design standards, and the use of the facility. The Historic Preservation Commission supports landmark designation with limits, while the Planning Commission urges minimal restrictions.
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Cavanaugh
McGhee
New York
Bruce McGhee
Aiken Mile
Janis
Kiki Blalock
Historic Commission and Planning Commission
Historic Preservation Commission
Hinbrance
Richard ‘Smith
Smith
Charter school records dispute at Midland Valley raises funding issues
Midland Valley Prep and Lloyd Kennedy Charter School face conflicts over access to special education records and funding. District officials expect charter schools to contract for services, while critics say per pupil funding follows the child and districts must provide services. Legislators attended the Midland Valley meeting amid calls for better dialogue.
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Thomas
Burkhalter
Midland Valley
Department of Special Programs
Aiken County
Aiken
Snyder
Roland Smith
Warrenville
Don Smith
North Augusta
Midland Valley Meeting
Roland ‘Smith
Don ‘Smith
Bush seeks congressional backing for Iraq war coalition
Leaders urged Congress to back a plan to force Saddam Hussein to open Iraq to inspections and disarmament. Bush said time is limited for compliance while critics urged multilateral support and warned against unilateral war. Rep. DeLay praised action, Rep. Kucinich opposed it, and Armey endorsed authorizing force.
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Bent Bush
Congress
Saddam
Iraq
Cincinnati
Bush
Saddam Hussein
Tom DeLay
Texas
House
Dennis Kucinich
Ohio
Dick Armey
Public opinion on Iraq war before weapons inspections
Residents express divided views on U S action against Iraq. Lizzette Mack urges weapons inspections first while Frank Alexander backs war with troops staying abroad to depose Saddam Hussein. Leonard Young believes war is inevitable and supports action despite uncertainty about hidden weapons.
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Leonard Young
Bush
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Willie Staley
Shirley Staley
Willie
Odell Weeks Center
Hob
Midland Valley Preparatory School
Lilian Thomas
Blue Cross BlueShield
South Carolina
Mark Taylor & Associates
Greenwood St
Aiken, SC
Karen Kugh
Am Tron
Acy Coakley
Rag Musick
Lizzette Mack
Frank Alexander
Alexander
Pop Halle
Jane Pressley
Joseph Ribkoff
Ons
Laurens St
Aiken, $.C
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