Mark Gershman

Because of its open space values, former Real Estate/Open Space, Open Space/Real Estate, OSMP director Jim Crain had his eye on the property when it was open by Mary Wells (sp?). Although Ms. Wells made it very clear she had no interest in selling to the city, Jim would periodically visit the property to check in with Ms. Wells. As the story goes, at one point she threatened to shoot him (in some stories shot at him) if he ever came back. Probably not suitable for any interpretation, but you never know. Themes of conflict, persistence, open space values.