There has been an ongoing problem in one of our small city parks for years, and it seems that nobody absolutely cares about it. It is the chronic drinking and drugging of the homeless and non-homeless individuals who hang out in Paquin Park, behind the Paquin Tower at the corner of Paquin and Waugh streets. The park is owned and operated by the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department.
LETTER: Time to take action on illegal activities in Paquin Park
Monday, September 22, 2008 | 10:41 a.m. CDT;
updated 10:42 a.m. CDT, Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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