Skatepark, shooting, and a park

 The rumor about the fight at the skatepark is true. It has not been confirmed as a stabbing yet, but was person was treated and released from a local emergency room for a cut on the hand. This cut was reported to have happened during an altercation in the park. Police reports are not available as this is an open case. As soon as we know more, we will let you know. As to the Guardian Angels patroling the skatepark, to my knowledge they don’t. That being said, now that the first group has graduated it could happen.

 The shooting around the Save-A-Lot parking lot last night if just more proof to me that there is still a crime issue in our city. I also still believe the crime map in the QC Times is misleading because it doesn’t include assaults and aggravated assaults. Since these two are usually the highest numbers perhaps the paper couldn’t list all of them on the size map they’re using. I commend the QC Times for putting the map out every week. I would just caution readers that it’s not 100% of the crime in our city.

 Also after looking over some of the information about the lawsuit filed against the city involving the little park at 11th Street and Mound Street, we are still digesting the information. It was a busy weekend. I am waiting for confirmation on certain parts of the information, but my opinion is the city is going to lose this one. One part that didn’t make sense to me was notching the deck and roof for a high-voltage utility pole. It didn’t make a lot of sense to me.

 That’s our take, opposing views and comments on any subject are welcome.