reminds me of something that charles walton had occasion to say. that is how much effort it takes simply not to slide backwards. to wonder that we can claim to make any progress at all. all of this difficulty would not have occurred if there had been a full hearing on the issue before rec & park had it. as was developed during the testimony and from what we heard in evidence, had they taken proper proceedings cure the community and their many reasons why the center should be allowed to stay. i share my wife's concern. that perhaps your colleagues misunderstand the situation. misrepresentations in the newspaper. i am urging you, in the event