Park:
Exciting news from the City Parks and Recreation department states that a generous donor has allowed for the purchase of a series of “educational rides” within local parks. Robert T. F. Ho, the owner of the Quick Stop Laundry on Fifth Avenue, gifted money to the department about six weeks ago in order to make this a reality. After his death two days ago, his wife stated that he felt sorry for the kids having to wait to use the equipment at the park across the street where he enjoyed watching the kids play.
$11,000 will go to the purchase and installation of these rides. Among these rides are the Hanging Gate, a ride where children will push themselves in a circle, and the SuperSlide which allows toddlers to have the thrill of sliding without the high climb. These rides will help to bring new joy to the city’s local parks.
Gun:
At approximately 8:30pm last night, there was an armed robbery at 450 Stanley Street. Two men entered the store wearing ski masks, while one held the owner at gunpoint, the other removed about $400 from the register. Although Joseph, the store owner had a gun within reach, he chose not to draw it because he felt it was safer to let the men take the money rather than his life. Almost 25 years ago in the same location, Joesphs father was found shot to death after being held at gunpoint during a robbery.