Terry: Please distribute my note to the CIA Membership. Well, the Chappy Bike Path engineering proposal has certainly stimulated a lot of community discussion and reaction, which I have learned is to be expected for anything that affects the beautiful island we all love -- from the longer-term residents to the relatively shorter term residents, such as us. All views are deserving of respect and serious consideration, of course, but the opponents of any change whatsoever to any particle of sand should try to remember that Chappy was in its most pristine and naturally beautiful state before their homes, the current roads and forest paths, the ferry dock, the community center, the various tennis courts, and Trustees' kiosks appeared. Some viewpoints, if followed to their ultimate conclusion, would require the demolition and removal of all traces of at least non-native humanity. Leaving aside such extreme perspectives, I have been following the dialogue with great interest and respect, as I suspect all our neighbors have been doing. Notwithstanding the well-stated arguments to the contrary, it seems to me that in this day and age, given increased concerns over climate change, global warming, dependence on foreign oil, physical fitness, quiet, and safety, applying Community Prervation funds to study a possible bicycle/walking path could not be more appropriate. The various concerns expressed by opponents of the use of funds for this study can all be addressed and carefully considered in the study and in the community dialogue and decision-making process that must and will take place. Many of the concerns go to design issues, which it is the purpose of an up to date study to address. Once we have all the information, we can all discuss it openly and at length and make a decision as a community, but it would not be wise to abort the process at this point. By the way, I don't think that there is any secretive, conspiratorial, or self-appointed cabal going on here, as I have been surprised to see some suggest -- just many residents of Chappy who think that a bike/walking path would add to the beauty and quality of life on Chappy and who have volunteered to get involved in the issue. From the many emails on this subject that I have seen, I certainly don't think raising this issue at this time of year has stifled the dialogue in any way. Eric Green, Leland's Path, Chappaquiddick