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Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 3:36 AM

Subject: Heart Park Update - October 2007

Tomorrow night, Thursday, you're invited to join fellow South Bay residents hear the latest on the State's efforts as they study the feasibility of converting the AES power plant site, and some of the Redondo Beach waterfront, to open space. Peter Brand of the California Coastal Conservancy will be talking to this, and Mike Witzansky, Director RB Parks & Rec. in Redondo, will be talking about other projects like the Seaside Lagoon. Last but not least, Martin Byhower of the PV/South Bay Audubon Society will be speaking about Harbor Park, the clean-up of Machado Lake, and the birds that will return to a restored wetland on our waterfront.

On another note, here are some actual quotes I wrote down working the Manhattan Beach Hometown Faire this past weekend - our third year having a booth, thank you V.O.I.C.E. of Manhattan Beach:

"Excellent!"

"I like it!"

"This would be so cool Mom!" (from a 10 yr.old)

"That's what I want to see happen!"

"Good job!"

"Keep-up the good work."

"We really need something like this."

"Thanks for what you're doing."

And my favorite, from someone who just moved out here from Boston - talking about the lack of parks we have in the South Bay:

"Not a lot of'em out here."

Because when your grandkids are playing soccer on a field in the new park, or your getting pushed in a wheelchair along one of the ADA compliant trails overlooking the Pacific (hopefully it won't take that long and you'll never need a wheelchair), you'll be able to say you helped make this magnificent park happen! Oh, and the first 20 guests get a free t-shirt.

But really, this will be a great way to meet some like-minded folks, make some new friends, and show your support for the monumental task we continue to pursue.

Visit our webpage to view our latest newsletter. And if you're a member and haven't received one in the mail yet, email me at bbrand@earthlink.net

Bill Brand

President

South Bay Parkland Conservancy

PO Box 7000-408

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

310-809-4405