From the Desk of Mayor Bill Cervenik

Dear Friends,

We made it through a bitter cold January and February and like many of you, I am ready to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring.  March is filled with several celebrations and observances including, St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring, women’s history month, national nutrition month and it is also when we recognize the efforts of the Red Cross.

The American Red Cross supporters, volunteers and employees have helped save countless lives and have been involved with disasters and hardships around the world. They are also the nation’s largest blood collection organization supplying approximately 40% of blood and blood products used in our country.  Recently, the Red Cross issued a blood emergency for our area.  It is no surprise that our harsh weather has negatively impacted blood drive collections resulting in distressing low levels of available blood at hospitals and clinics.With that in mind, the City of Euclid will be having a blood drive on Tuesday, March 24th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m at the Municipal Center, 585 East 222 Street.  The blood drive is open to the public and walk-ins are welcome or you can schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or by going to www.redcrossblood.org, enter the keyword: 44123. An Atlas Cinema movie coupon (BOGO) will be given to all participants. To donate, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health. Every pint of blood donated will help in saving the lives of 3 other people. Please consider donating!

Wishing you warmth and sunshine,

Mayor Bill Cervenik