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                Message from the Arroyo Brigade "For the past four weeks,
                the "Arroyo Brigade" (that's us), have uncovered a
                unique mini-park at the N.E. corner of the San Rafael Bridge at
                S. Arroyo Blvd. "Neglected for what
                appears to be decades, stone walkways have been discovered under
                literally tons of debris and discards. A natural grove with a
                view of the San Rafael Bridge and west canyon wall has been
                cleared of tangles of weeds, tree branches, wild vines and
                shrubs. "A haven for transients,
                unseen by passersby, was cleared of hundreds of abandoned
                articles. Weeds, tree branches and debris forcing joggers to use
                the pavement have been cleared allowing use of the restored
                path. Arroyo stone walls unseen for many years are now being
                excavated. "A virtually unused park
                bench was cleaned and will be repainted. "We invite you to visit
                and see what we have accomplished thus far. This is the result
                of an effort by four volunteers, Barbara Dahn, Gary Cowles, Roy
                Begley and Ray Dashner. "We ponder the question
                as to how this City could possibly be so neglectful of it's own
                treasures."                                 
                -- Raymond Dashner |