For 2008 our project is the rejuvenation of the pond at LH North Rec Center.  The pond restoration project fits in perfectly with previous LHJWL projects.  Past projects have focused on a renewal at Lake Highlands North Park.  First, we added amenities to the sprayground and this past year we raised funds to add amenities to the Loop Trail when construction begins in the spring.  The pond continues the rejuvenation of the park.  The pond provides a highly desired amenity to the park, both aesthetically and environmentally.  LHJWL believes the park is the heart of our neighborhood, a great gathering place for the entire community and wonderful place for our children to play.  This is the first project LHJWL is solely responsible for, financially speaking.  We have set a big goal for ourselves, but with the support of the LH community the payoff will be well worth the effort.  Our goal was to raise at least $60,000, but we exceeded our goal and raised $83,000!!!  The money raised will be spent to dredge, build the dam, install stonework and an aerator.  Some of you may remember the fishing tournaments and the Haunted Trail events; we look forward to new memories at the pond.  It will be a wonderful enhancement to the trail.

The pond was once a vital part of the park.  In the past, Haunted Trail events and fishing tournaments, among other things, were held there.  LHJWL looks forward to seeing the children in our community create new traditions and memories centered around the pond.