But that lesson didn't prepare her for what happened on March 8 at the Community Park in Bullhead City, Ariz.Thornton was giving out home-cooked meals to whoever needed them, just like she had done many times.She was fingerprinted, charged with a misdemeanor and given an order to appear in court at a later date, then brought back to her vehicle in the park.Lawsuit against Bullhead CityThornton started giving out meals in the park when a friend from her church asked her to lend a hand.That makes my heart feel good to see somebody happy, even if it's only for a few moments.- Norma ThorntonAccording to the statement, the city adopted the ordinance after years of complaints from families who wanted to use the city parks."Maybe, just maybe, one other person will come forward and give a helping hand to someone to make someone else's life better for just a few moments," she said."