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• 1460 Arden Oaks Or. Arden Hills, MN 55112 November 141, 1986 Dear John: This is long overdue. However, several people in the last few months have reminded me that your accomplishments should be recognized; so, read on and be proud! We moved about four blocks due north in Arden Hills to Arden Oaks Drive three years ago. Our new neighborhood is young active and full of future citizens. (Hallowe'en offered proof! ) Therefore Arden Oaks park is a true Godsend. It is heavily used and most appreciated. The days of the vacant lot are fast disappearing; we need those parks! The "more mature" neighborhood residents appreciate the charm, open space, a common meeting area, and the convenience of the park for their guests. Thank you • for the continues upkeep of the park and for equipping it with the novel play gyms. And, yes, our trees are gtiTfwing! Betty 5chlotthauer and I had a pleasant visit a few months ago. We agreed that our bikeway and hikeway project of the 70's was an enjoyable, worthwhile, and most satifsying League—motivated endeavor. Your and Gerry McCauley were so helpful and encouraging in that developemnt. Today thou— sands enjoy the trails, bike lanes, and hiking areas we urged to develop— ment. Although all we desired wasn't accomplished, I think we can all be grateful for what was implemented. When I congratulated Betty on Steve's great basketball recognitions, she added that the recreation program was her boys' initiation to the sport. "Thelack of pressure and heavy competition cpupled with friendly encourage— ment gave them the proper incentive to pursue the sport", she said. And, she added, "I ' ll have to tell John Buckley sometime how important the city recreation program was for our boys." Life has been a bit un— settling for Betty so I thought I 'd add the message in case she's been un— able to write you. •