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Thanks to good Samaritans who helped clean up A.G. storm mess

A windy storm knocked down multiple trees across San Luis Obispo County on Feb. 17. Caltrans crews clear a tree that had fallen onto Highwy 227 at Price Canyon Road.
A windy storm knocked down multiple trees across San Luis Obispo County on Feb. 17. Caltrans crews clear a tree that had fallen onto Highwy 227 at Price Canyon Road. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com

My wife and I would like to thank the good Samaritans who, on Feb. 17, during all the wind and rain, stopped to remove a fallen tree that blocked one lane of traffic on Farroll Avenue in Arroyo Grande. There were a least a half dozen men with saws cutting up the tree and removing it from the street, and a lady directing traffic. It is truly great to see that the people of South County care for their community and are willing to help others.

Also, a big thank-you to the Arroyo Grande Public Works Department for their quick response coming and disposing of the tree.

Chuck and Barbara Bowles, Arroyo Grande

This story was originally published March 7, 2017 at 8:33 PM with the headline "Thanks to good Samaritans who helped clean up A.G. storm mess."

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