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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 2006
Page
3
A radio show listener argues Mexicans should be required to serve two years in the military before gaining citizenship. The caller also criticizes current coinage with presidents and calls for higher Social Security payments. The remarks reflect conservative views on immigration military service and government spending.
A reader lauds the Extravaganza event and its head coordinator in Aiken County. They hope city officials restore the mosquito hole fountain at Citizens Field before Christmas.
A reader laments a renewed call for conscription by Democrats citing wartime policy shifts. The letter questions the need for a draft amid current conflicts and thanks the ACLU for a Merry Christmas. Readers can comment via talkback line or email. names not published.
City of Aiken kicks off Christmas season with an 18 foot Leyland Cypress at the Newberry Street festival area. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh lights the tree at 6 p.m. with Santa and Mrs. Claus visiting. Aiken Brass will provide music and Deloris Byrd leads carols as kids share thanks.
Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site staged Holiday Candlelight Tours with 15 minute guided walks from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday led by Joy Raintree. Visitors viewed 19th century rooms with candlelight, sampled period treats, and could buy small cookbooks. Admission 15 dollars adults, 5 dollars students, free for ages 5 and under, tours continue Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. in Beech Island.
A note indicates the Saturday love lottery was not available at press time and will run on Monday. The plan to hold the drawing remains in place with no changes to participants or venue mentioned.
The Christian Heritage Church Sanctuary Choir directed by Sherry Phillips presents a Thanksgiving Celebration at 6 30 p m on Ascauga Lake Road Graniteville. Performances feature selections from IM AMAZED by Carol Cymbala and The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir with no admission charge and public invitation.
USC Aiken Continuing Education offers a four Tuesday Microsoft Power Point course in the Business and Education Building room 236A from 6 30 to 8 30 pm starting November 28 and running through December 19 at a cost of 102 dollars. Call 641 3288 for more information.
The AHS Class of 1977 will hold its 30 year reunion at Houndslake Country Club on Saturday December 29. For details visit www.aikenhigh77.com.
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