23 Dec 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1997
Page
1
Aiken and Jews worldwide begin Hanukkah at sunset, commemorating the Maccabees victory over Antiochus and the purification of the temple in 165 BCE. The festival honors the miracle of the lamp that burned for eight days and the Temple's restoration.
Hanukkah lamp burns as Corey Burns of Aiken Elementary explains the festival marks cultural heritage and family celebration. New Jewish convert Vickie Plung highlights prayers and teachings for her children while families light the Menorah and play dreidel games amid reminders of history.
Obituary notices on page 2B record several deaths including Danny E Atkins in Blackville William D Henderson of Granitevile Keith H L Knowles Linda K Phillips Agnes Pressley and Kenneth W Sha along with Jean Smith of Moneta and Istana N August Agnes T Pressley. The notices provide basic death records for these individuals and their locations.
A readable line reports a Georgia lottery result with a winning sequence 2 19 14 17 31. The fragment mentions numbers and codes such as 3220 Cah 45 385 Pantany but lacks full context or prize details.
Three Aiken County men Pat Davis 54 and brothers Donnell 32 Lenwood 44 Ramsey were identified as the victims found burned behind Allied Research Laboratory in Miami Northwest 6th Street after a small fire was reported. All faced charges linked to chop shop operations in Aiken County with connections to Grady's Paint and Body.
Meteorologist Matt Parker forecasts mild Christmas Eve and Day with highs in the 50s and sun, but rainy weather precedes the holiday. Clemson expert Dale Linville notes historical SC snow events in 1966 and 1996, explaining cold air and southern storm tracks rarely bring snow to the foothills and piedmont regions.
Penny the Elf at the University of South Carolina Aiken explains elf life and duties. She studies sociology and criminal law, practices jiu jitsu, and helps Santa from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Top elves may even drive the sleigh and assist at Publix on Aiken’s south side.
Aiken County churches announce Christmas Eve services with multiple times and venues. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church hosts a 6 pm program on Silver Bluff Road. Hillview Baptist Church in Graniteville presents a 5 pm candlelight service. New Covenant Presbyterian in Aiken offers a 7 pm candlelight service. Millbrook Baptist on East Pine Log Road holds a 6 pm carols and candlelight service led by Dr Eddie Leopard and featuring the Millbrook Adult Choir. St Johns United Methodist on Newberry Street NW conducts a 7 pm communion followed by an 11 pm candlelight service. Ss James Lutheran in Graniteville schedules a 7 pm candlelight and 7:30 pm worship with a 11 pm Bethlehem journey. Thaddeus Episcopal on Pendleton Street SW lists multiple events. Call for details.
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