Ok, here is an update of this issue that I've been having:
Because the area is UI and HTML, I have to rebuild the area for display. I need to check each value in the loop when writing out the line of 4 checkboxes, to see if the box is one of the saved names. If it is, then I need to add "checked=true" in the html line for that one. I think I am getting lots closer since I am able to display individual checkboxes as being checked when it redisplays. It is however duplicating the checkbox items. I still need to look at my html string in my loops, but I'm definitely feeling much better about this...it is just taking me all day!
