December 19, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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School board honors Soldier volunteers

Siobhan Carlile Signal Staff
The Richmond County Board of Education recognized Soldier volunteers at the Dec. 11 board meeting. More...

News Update

Happy Holiday This is the final edition of the Signal for 2008. We wish you a happy and safe holiday season. More...

News Update

Concerts with a cause, lights and plays abound

Around Town
By Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

The holidays are a festive time of the year with musical productions, plays, light displays, historically themed programs and other events; however, there is one event taking place this weekend that is unlike any other. More...

Soldiers earn certifications

William Glenn 447th Signal Battalion

For the first time Information Technology Soldiers are leaving Fort Gordon with a coveted civilian certification. On Dec. More...

Clean Air Campaign rolling

Sarah Waters Cookerly Public Relations

ATLANTA - High gas prices, gas shortages, an increased emphasis on "going green," a struggling economy - you name it - Georgia commuters had plenty of reasons in 2008 to rethink their commute. More...

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Feedback

What is your holiday wish this Christmas season?

By Bonnie Heater

I wish for my two little girls, Hannah and Isabelle, to have the best Christmas possible and I wish the new administration success as they take office in January. Gunnery Sgt. Jared Bean U.S. Marine Corps Detachment More...

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Churches

Jewish Holy Days

Hanukkah is from sundown Dec. 21 to Dec. 29 Community Chanukah Dinner Augusta Jewish Community Center 5 - 8 p.m. Dec. 21 898 Weinberger Way Evans, Ga. More...

Chapel Call

Collective Protestant Services Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. - Liturgical Service, Bicentennial Chapel 9:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship Service, Friendship Chapel 10:30 a.m. More...

Your guide to area churches

ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 3232 Washington Road, Augusta, Ga. 706-860-0439 Pastor Mathew S. Lash Robert Studdard, Youth Director email: ADVLUCH@AOL.com Sunday Worship & Praise 8:30 &11:00 a.m. More...

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Spectrum

Trees for Troops delivers joy

Local tree grower donates trees
Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

Two local growers participated in this year's Trees for Troops program. Trees were distributed on Dec. 11. Gay's Christmas Tree Farm in Augusta and Carter Christmas Tree Farm in Grovetown each donated trees to the program. More...

Here are some more of those special messages on the cards:

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. We appreciate everything you are doing to keep us safe. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Staff at Terrill Middle School, Scotch Plains, N.J. More...

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Next generation Signal Warriors inducted

Bonnie Heater Signal staff

A new generation of Signaleers stepped forward to receive the Regimental crest during the 15th Regimental Signal Brigade's induction ceremony held Dec. 15 in front of Signal Towers. More...

Command show encourages proactive holiday safety

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

Pvt. Andrew Sunderland's Family waited for him to return home to Oregon before decorating the Christmas tree. More...

Community Events

Community Events

Holiday gift wrapping The Fort Gordon Service Club will once again be hosting holiday gift wrapping in the PX lobby until Dec. 24 during operating hours. Gift wrapping will be done on a donation basis. More...

At the Movies

The Signal Theater is open Thursday-Sunday. Shows begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is adults $4, children $2, under age 5 free. For information call (706) 791-3982. Dec. 19 to Dec. More...

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Viewpoint

Drowsy driving by teens can cause heartache

Stephen Wallace Summit Communications Management Corporation

In this season of downy flake, it might be tempting to think that poet Robert Frost had teens in mind when he wrote: "The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep. And miles to go before I sleep. More...

New Training and Doctrine Command leader in place

TRADOC Public Affairs Office

General Martin Dempsey assumed the duties of Commander, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Dec. 8, after serving as Acting Commander U.S. Central Command. More...

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Sports

Hilltop Stables named best riding place

Bonnie Heater Signal staff

Until recently one of the best kept secrets on post was the Fort Gordon Hilltop Riding Stables. According to Kate Kluna, an employee at the stables, stable managers were notified Dec. More...

Sports Update

Child Youth and School Services Parents interested in registering their children for the Child Youth and School Services Winter Basketball and Cheerleading Program can do so through today at the CYS enrollment office, Building 28320, on Lane More...

21st Signal Brigade upgrades to Combatives Level II

Staff Sgt. Lisa Garcia 21st Signal Brigade

FORT MEADE, Md. - The Soldier's Creed demands that "I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat." In standing ready, many units are adapting and changing the way they train. More...

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