Mayor's Corner

Well, the summer of 2013 is winding down. The children are back at school, the pools are closed, and the days are getting shorter. The leaves will be changing our trees into colorful pieces of art, and the temperatures will continue to fall.  But summer sure did go out with a bang. 

On August 30th, the Critical Mass bicycling group visited the City of Euclid in grand fashion. Traveling from downtown Cleveland, approximately 750 bicyclists pedaled in mass to the Shore Cultural Centre, where they dismounted and enjoyed some cold beverages and good food. It was a an unforgettable sight to see them being safely escorted down Lakeshore Boulevard by the Euclid Police Department, as they waved to bystanders and shouted their motto, “Happy Friday.”

It was a great opportunity to showcase Euclid to many people that have never been here before. From their comments, they were very impressed.

Saturday afternoon, the Cleveland AFL-CIO held their First Annual Labor Day Picnic at Memorial Park, complete with good food, beverages, family activities and music.  It is the Organization’s intention to hold this picnic in Euclid for years to come.  Over one thousand people attended and they expect the event to grow in the years to come.  It is open to the public, and we should all mark our calendars for next year. 

The summer of 2013 was filled with family, fun and recreation, including a new Dog Park, Basketball Courts and Splash Park.  These new additions complement the many facilities, activities and parks that make summer in Euclid lots of fun.  We are always sorry to see it go, but we know that summer will return again next year.  We will be welcoming in the autumn season on October 3rd with the dedication of the new fishing pier at Sims Park.  The gathering will begin at around 3:00PM and all are invited and encouraged to attend. 

As always, God Bless and remember to be thankful for what has been given us.