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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1997
Page
7
Penny the Elf shares life at Santa's side during mall appearances. She notes kids' reactions, questions about elf life, and the joy of making toys. She highlights elf food loves like chocolate and lasagna, and snow as a prized gift from Santa. She adds the rule you must be friendly, love kids, and be short.
Diane Wolf and her family keep Passover lighting rituals alive with three menorahs. Diane recalls family memories as daughter Rachel and sister Anne light prayers. The Wolf home hosts a Israel bought menorah and another gifted one depicting global synagogues. Rachel’s newest menorah with a drei del motif joins their festival rotation.
Aiken city offices close at noon Christmas Eve and stay closed through Christmas Day. County offices shut Christmas Day and Friday. Banks including Nations Bank and Wachovia are closed Christmas Day. Post offices closed with no window or mail service. Aiken Standard offices closed but paper prints and delivers as usual.
Jason Riley, a Walterboro High School sophomore, was grazed by a 38 caliber bullet after stopping on state Highway 64 to view a pro Confederate flag sign near Colleton County. Marshall Catterton, 53, is charged with assault with intent to kill. he remains free on bond.
Christmas Eve events across Aiken and Midland Valley include multiple church services. St Augustine of Canterbury hosts an early 4 pm service and a 7 pm Lessons and Carols with Holy Communion, All Saints lists 5 and 11 pm services with carols, South Aiken Presbyterian holds 5 pm and 7 pm family and candlelight services, and St Mary Help of Christians offers Masses at 5, 7, 9, and midnight plus a 5 pm school Mass. One carol sing is planned 10 minutes before each service. call 648-9991 for details.
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