Weekend Wild Card — 5.24-25.2014
We've finally reached the day for the reopening of McEuen Park. Twenty-five years from now, newcomers to the area will shake their heads when they learn that a battle royal was fought over this magnificent park. And that a 4-3 City Council majority is the only thing that kept it on track to become a reality. Mayor Steve Widmyer and former mayor Sandi Bloem will be on hand to dedicate the park at 11 o'clock Saturday morning. They deserve a bow, as does Councilman Woody McEvers and former council members Mike Kennedy and Deanna Goodlander for helping make today a reality. See you down there? Here's your weekend Wild Card ...