August 2021

Last year went by very slowly for many people but we seem to be making up for the lost time. This year is going quickly! Our summer sports programs have been very successful and we are excited people are getting out and enjoying these youth activities. Thanks to all of our citizens who have supported these programs, including the Clyde Recreation Center. We are happy to report that our youth sports programs are back to the same numbers they were pre-pandemic.

Our city has some great things going on this summer including movies in the Art’s Park, the Farmer’s Market, and the Quilt Show at the Springville Museum of Art. Also, our parks have been very popular this year especially Bartholomew Park and the Splash Pad where people are finding fun ways to gain relief from the heat. Hobble Creek Golf Course has also been enjoying a great season so far this year.

I want to personally thank all of the city employees who do such great work in keeping all of our utilities working properly. During these hot months, it can be very difficult to keep everything running smoothly in regards to our electrical department and water department in particular. This is our 2nd year of drier than normal conditions and this current drought may continue for years to come. I want to emphasize once again the importance of trying our best to regulate our water use. Please look for ways to save water at your property or home.

The City Planning Commission and the City Council are staying very busy with all of the new development and growth that we are currently experiencing. They are trying their best to represent the wants and needs of the citizens of our community. Let’s look forward to cooler weather and good times as we enjoy these last days of summer.

As we enter August kids will be starting back to school with much excitement to get back into the classrooms. Hopefully this year, things will be back to a much more normal routine for our kids and their teachers. Despite getting back to normal, we still need to be mindful of COVID 19. In fact, we need to be more watchful in many ways so that we can make sure things don’t get out of hand with the pandemic. We all need to do our part to practice good health and follow recommendations from our health experts.

—Mayor Richard J. Child