CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL IN BARLOW PARK

If you get a chance, please take a drive past the east entrance to Barlow Park. Thanks to the work of Erin Maguire, a children's memorial, to honor those who have left us too soon, was installed last year, depicting two young children on a teeter-totter. After attending the dedication ceremony, I began to consider the idea of "sprucing" up the site with a paved walkway and benches. Thanks to the hard work of some dedicated volunteers, that idea is now reality.

Outdoor Impact donated the labor, led by Bear Hansen and several others. The stone walkway and the two small stone benches were installed this past weekend. The money for the project came from our 2007 budget surplus, but was put on hold while we determined whether or not we needed the money to cover any deficits from last year's flooding.

I would personally like to thank all of those who made the project happen. This is a prime example of how teamwork functions. If you have a chance, please pass your thanks on to the volunteers as well.