Winter isn’t giving up its icy grip on us yet, is it? The recent weeks have seen a series of storms march across the country, and each one has taken a slightly different track and brought us quite a variety of weather. I will be happy if we don’t experience any more of the sub-zero temperature. And the sixty-degree teaser last week was almost mean-spirited, since we know there is much more to come before that mild, balmy sort of thing can stick around. Whatever may come, I know we probably should keep our ice scrapers and snow shovels handy for at least the next month.

I have noticed a few signs of the promise of spring some of my early daffodils are poking their noses up, even out away from the house, and when the sun does shine it seems to have more warming power on my face. I’m sure its higher course across the sky makes its rays more direct, so each day we can see that any snow or ice will melt more quickly than the day before. Enjoy these last weeks of our winter!

It’s time for high school sports teams to have their end-of-season playoffs and region-wide match-ups. Make sure you check the online schedule or print sports sections for updates on which teams are advancing to the next level of competition. Wrestlers, swimmers, basketball players, and track athletes are trying to take their places in the record books, so head on out and cheer for all the Spartans!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Hughesville Events:

Fri. Feb. 15 “Wee Build” program for children ages 3 and up at Hughesville Area Public Library (HAPL), 146 S. Fifth Street, 10:30 11:30 a.m. This is a self-directed activity. The library supplies the building materials, your child supplies the creativity. No registration needed.

Sat. Feb. 16 Hughesville High School hosts the Wrestling Sectional Tournament in the HHS Gym. Matches will take place throughout the day.

Mon. Feb. 18 “Wee Tales” program at HAPL for children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caregivers, 10:30 11:15 a.m. Participants will sing along with Miss Victoria and her guitar, share books, and play with selected toys, helping children develop social skills, motor skills, and language and pre-math skills. Registration is appreciated.

Tues. Feb. 19 “Wee Move!” a new program at HAPL with equipment geared for busy children from ages 3 to 6, 10:30 11:15 a.m. There’s no need to register for this fun session.

Thurs. Feb. 21 “Wee Make Music” program at HAPL for children ages 12 months and up and their caregivers, 10:30 11:15 a.m. Children will have a great time, marching, singing, dancing, and drumming with Miss Victoria. Registration is appreciated.

Thurs. Feb. 21 HHS Freshman and Jr. High Boys Basketball Home vs. Southern Columbia. Games begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Gym at Ashkar Elementary School on South Broad Street.

Fri. Feb. 22 “Wee Play” program at HAPL for children ages 2 6 and their caregivers, 10:30 11:30 a.m. This station-based activity encourages free play and helps develop fine motor skills, verbal skills, and creativity. No registration required.

Fri. Feb. 22 HHS Freshman and Jr. High Boys Basketball Home vs. Loyalsock. Games begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Gym at Ashkar Elementary School on South Broad Street.

Sat. Feb. 23 “Wee Move!” a new program at HAPL with equipment geared for busy children from ages 3 to 6, 10:30 11:15 a.m. There’s no need to register for this fun session.