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Palmer Square Celebrates Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 27, 5:00 pm North Plaza on Hulfish Street Rain or Shine
Join special guest speakers and the Odessa Klezmer Band, as we gather to light the menorah. Then, march in a procession to the Nassau Inn for music, dancing, traditional Kosher foods including latkes and donuts, plus a kids’ balloon artist.
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STRONG ROOTS, STILL GROWING: The YWCA Princeton completed a property beautification project to mark the end of a year of mission growth. The project was made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the YW, led by Margee Harper, as well as the crew at Helper’s Evergreen, led by Jenn Walton. On hand to celebrate the occasion were Geniva Martin, Nancy Faherty, Susan Carril, Margee Harper, Barbara Straut, Kathleen Nash, Nancy Henkel, Barbara Purnell, Penny Thomas, Judy Hutton and Jenn Walton.
Foul Play Ruled Out In Death of Student
Foul play has been ruled out in the death of 19-yearold Wonshik Shin, a Princeton University sophomore. Mr. Shin was found dead in his dormitory room at Forbes College on Sunday, December 18. At press time Tuesday, the cause of death had yet to be determined by the Mercer County Medical Examiner’s office. From Seoul, South Korea, Mr. Shin was a member of the Korean American Student Association, the VTones East Asian music group, and the Princeton University Rock Ensemble. The University has extended its condolences to his family and offered counseling services at McCosh Health Center to members of the University community.
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On December 16 at 12:18 a.m., subsequent to a pedestrian stop on Olden Street for urinating in public, a 22-year-old male fled on foot after being told to stop. He was located a short time later and was placed under arrest for obstructing the administration of law. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and later released
with summonses and a pending court date. On December 18 at 10:13 a.m., it was reported that sometime between December 9 and 18 someone stole a locked bike from a bicycle rack on South Stanworth Drive. On December 19, at 4:24 p.m., it was reported that on December 18 at 4 p.m. someone entered a retail es-
tablishment on the 100 block of Nassau Street and stole several items of clothing. On December 19, at 2:48 a.m., a 33-year-old male from Princeton was charged with DWI subsequent to a call about an erratic driver on South Drive. He was also found to have an active warrant from the Princeton Municipal Court in the amount of $185.
Topics In Brief
A Community Bulletin Red Cross Holiday Giving Campaign: Donors to this cause can give symbolic gifts in a wide range of budgets, helping to provide hot meals, blankets, vaccinations, and more to those in need, in honor of a loved one or colleague. Visit www.redcross.org/gifts. Christmas Eve Chorus: Singers can join to take part in the Christmas Eve service at Princeton University Chapel. Rehearsals are December 22 and 23 from 5-7 p.m. Call Penna Rose at (609) 258-3654 or email prose@princeton.edu to participate. Menorah Lighting Ceremony: On Tuesday, December 27 at 5 p.m., the menorah is lit on Palmer Square, at the north plaza on Hulfish Street. Special guest speakers and music will be provided by Odessa Klezmer Band, followed by a procession to the Nassau Inn for music, dancing, and traditional kosher Chanukah foods. Recycling Rescheduled: The recycling scheduled for Monday, December 26 in Princeton has been changed to Saturday, December 31. Put items at the curb by 7 a.m. Trash collection will take place as scheduled on Monday, December 26. Council Reorganization Meeting: On Wednesday, January 4, Council holds its official reorganization meeting at 5 p.m. in Witherspoon Hall, 400 Witherspoon Street. Formal action will be taken.