Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Arson Suspects Arrested, New Playset Ordered
◼ Arcata Police have arrested two juvenile suspects and are seeking third in the Sept. 3 arson which destroyed the playground at Chevret-Vaissade Park. - Arcata Eye
◼ Reward Posted In Playground Fire Case - Humboldt Sentinel
◼ Two juveniles arrested in playground arson; police still looking for one from Fortuna - Times Standard
A fund to help rebuild the park has been set up and the Rotary Club of Arcata has said it will match donations up to $4,000 to rebuild the playground. The local Soroptimist club is also collecting funds, and Humboldt Republican Women donated $250 on Tuesday.
Checks can be mailed or dropped off to the city manager's office at 736 F St. in Arcata. Donors should note “Vaissade Park playground fund” on the check.
Megan Hansen can be reached at 441-0511 or --- Email: mhansen@times-standard.com.
◼ CHEVRET-VAISSADE PLAYGROUND RECONSTRUCTION FUND STARTED - CITY OF ARCATA
◼ On Facebook: Help rebuild Chevret-Vaissade Park