Cloverdalesa国际传媒檚 Parker Holbeche-Boyer decided to set up a free lemonade stand in front of his house yesterday afternoon, to do something good for his neighbourhood.
He made some pink lemonade, created signs to advertise his free product, and set up cups on his Spider-Man card table on the front walk of his Clayton home.
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One of the phone calls that Boyer made was to Cloverdalesa国际传媒檚 RCMP detachment, and the Cloverdale fire hall. Boyer and Parker wanted to offer them sa国际传媒渟omething happy when often their days are only filled with people in distress,sa国际传媒� she said.
Cloverdalesa国际传媒檚 emergency responders heard the call sa国际传媒� and showed up in style. A fire engine, as well as several police vehicles, swung by Parkersa国际传媒檚 stand to have a refreshing glass of lemonade on Thursday (July 18).
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Although the lemonade was offered for free, many donations were made. Parkersa国际传媒檚 tip cup filled up with $65, which he plans to give to the .
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