Pride and patriotism at POW MIA ceremony in Horse Creek Valley
About 60 people attended a tribute at the Horse Creek Valley Memorial Veterans Park honoring POWs and MIAs. Rep. Roland Smith presented resolutions to veterans including Charlie Warner and Carl Weather man, with wreaths laid by Robin Stark. Retired Col. Maurice Rice urged stronger US power and long-term care for veterans. Warner urged valley residents to support the park through fundraisers, saying the park preserves memories.
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Burnettown
Horse Creek Valley Memorial Veterans Park
Floe Carter
Roland Smith
R-Langley
S.C. House of Representatives
Charlie Warner
Carl Weatherman
Fred Gray
William Key Perkinson
Col
Maurice Rice
Rice
America
Robin Stark
Aiken County Veterans Affairs
Warner
Weatherman
Gray
Perkinson
Harry Burdette
Nolan Herndon
Howard Moody
John R. Cooper
William Herndon
George Gaudaen
Richard McDonald
Lynn Taylor
Bill Zion
Harold Adkinson
Homer May
Hector Rodriguez
Midland Valley High School
Naval Jr. Rotc
Rick Bernardi
Disabled American Veterans Post 44
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Aiken
Veterans Park
Aiken freshman rider earns national recognition in equestrian sport
Megan Stephens, a freshman at South Aiken High School, ranks among top riders in the United States in saddle seat and equitation. She won silver at the Pleasure Olympics in Milwaukee and took her age division at the United Pro Horse Association Challenge Cup in Indianapolis, aiming for the Saddle and Bridle National Pleasure Medallion Finals.
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Aiken
Megan Stephens
South Aikien High School
United States
Megan
Milwaukee
Wis
United Pro Horse Association
Indianapolis
Ind
Denise
Kansas
Kentucky
Ellen Beard
Friendly Nikki Needs Loving Adoptive Home
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Nikki
S.C. Department of Social Services
Department
Special Seeds
Hazardous Materials Worst Case Response Forum
Aiken County and Aiken Technical College host a Risk Management Program from 6:30 to 9:30 pm in the college gym to explain worst case hazmat scenarios under the Clean Air Act. Companies like UCB Chemicals, Air Products and Chemical, and Halocarbon Products outline safety steps. EPA and Savannah River Site reps will demonstrate responses. The event is free and open to the public.
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Aiken County
Aiken Technical College
UCB Chemicals Corp
Air Products and Chemical Inc
Halocarbon Products Corp
Environmental Protection Agency
Savannah River
County workers and Rotary launch seat belt safety drive
Aiken County officials and Rotary Clubs of Aiken join forces with the school system and Safe Kids to educate on correct seat belt and child seat use. A Saturday event at Midland Valley Shopping Center features two seat experts, belt repairs, and seat replacements funded by a $1,000 state grant.
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Rotary
Aiken County
Rotary Clubs
Aiken
Safe Kids Association
Barbara Strack
Midland Valley
Chris Caesar
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