mr. klingerville has overstated his case. it was one tree and it was identified as jamie just said. taking these trees down will take down all the big trees. the ones they put up in place are little spindly things. we already lost all the large trees on our side of the block. we lost several when they build the auditorium which they had to do because of the construction. i understand that. but the one that is the biggest bone of contention is the one that has been referred to as tree no. 5 on the corner. that does not overhang of playground. that overhangs some picnic tables and let's face it, kids are not going to be out there in the rain eating their lunch. there will be downstairs in the cafeteria. the concerns expressed by the school are a little overstated. that is all i would say. i would also say that like others have said, all trees are subject to failure. i parked my car underneath those trees. i am willing to take the risk. >> thank you. next speaker. >> hello. i live across the strait -- street. i have lived there for 35 years and have been emotionally attached to those t