Drilling through the mailbox, playing catch-up — and got this note from Michele Zack:

First picture of fire smoke taken [Aug. 28], from Old Marengo Park, second one [Aug.30] after first of stone signage engraved. Altadena Watershed Committee will continue to maintain park (at Marengo and Woodbury) with help from neighbors.

This neighborhood beautification project started up in 2006 as joint project with Altadena Foothills Conservancy (since changed its name) and Altadena Watershed Committee. Altadena Heritage kicked in design and consulting services. Metropolitan Water District provided first big grant and Supervisor Antonovich has provided abundant financial and other support over the years. Foothills Metropolitan Water District and City of Pasadena also helped, along with many others.

Today the first sign appeared, somehow making it official! It is amazing what we can accomplish with perserverence and cooperation. This place was nothing but a hot patch of dirt (frequently trash-strewn) from 1965 when Old Marengo was realigned leaving an empty right-of-way, until a couple years ago when construction began. It was planted about a year and half ago by neighbors and other volunteers. There will be some kind of dedication in November.