Don’t be fooled by those daffodils. Winter weather is still around for a while. While walking I saw some geese honking and flying north, so I yelled, “Hey, you’re going in that direction too early.” Our yard looks like groups of ghosts live there with sheets over all the blooming bushes on these cold nights. We do get in a hurry for spring, but we know we always have a cold Easter. Of course all those Easter duds for the girls are sleeveless or sundresses, but as long as you’re in style you don’t get cold. ƒHugh and Nobie Keener enjoyed the birthday party celebrating their granddaughter, Madison Keener's, seventh birthday at the Creekside Indoor Soccer Arena in Loganville Sunday. Madison is the daughter of Chris and Angie Keener. Nobie said one of their gifts to Madison was magnetic paper dolls. That brought back memories of the paper dolls we played with when we were children. Ours came out of the Sears-Roebuck Catalog. We even cut out all the furniture for their houses. We had houses spread out all over the house. I can't imagine putting clothes on a paper doll and not having to hold them on. ƒBingo Night at the old school lunchroom drew a large crowd. Everyone had lots of fun and enjoyed talking together during the intermission. Mrs. Mabel Johnson, who is 95 years old, played bingo like a pro and won some gifts. We're already looking forward to the next community event. ƒSpending the weekend with O'Neil and Celeste Adams were Amanda and Abby Range of Bethlehem. ƒGena Witcher of Elberton spent Monday night and Tuesday with Mary Ann Williams. ƒScott and Kathy Ware attended the TJ and Friends Foundation Benefit Auction in Hartwell Friday night. ƒAlex and Kay Tyler attended the piano recital of their grandson, Caleb Tyler, Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church in Commerce. Caleb is a much better music student than his grandmother Kay or his aunt Carolyn Gammon. ƒSpending the weekend with Dave and Tody Derrick were Jeff and Mandy Derrick, and Noah, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and Mary Beth of Columbia, S.C. Joining them on Sunday for the day were Mike and Sharon Derrick of Loganville and Michael of Statesboro. ƒNancy Hilley spent Thursday through Saturday, February 25-27, with Stacy and Amanda Hilley, Owen and Warren in Commerce. Owen returned home with Nancy and Stacy came for him Sunday afternoon. Then last week, David and Nancy visited the Stacy Hilley family from Thursday until Sunday. Sunday they joined the celebration of Owen's third birthday. The Thomas the Train birthday party was attended by many of Owen's friends and their families. ƒBeulah Baptist Church had a covered dish meal Sunday after the worship service. Then they congregated at the home of Jimmy Harper where there was a four-wheeler ride. There were just as many adults as kids riding these four-wheelers. Those Beulah folks know how to have fun. ƒWe are sorry to hear that Hugh Teems has been hospitalized. Let's keep him in our prayers. ƒRevival services will begin Sunday night, March 28, and continue through Wednesday, March 31, with Rev. Phil Bray speaking and Rev. Gary Purvis leading the music. ƒDon't forget to set your clocks forward Saturday night before going to bed. You will have so much more daylight time now. Mornings will be tough for a while, though. ƒPaula Alexander, female Bass champion of Lincolnton, will be at the North Wilkes Library March 20, 2-5:30 p.m. There will be a raffle for an autographed rod and reel. Tickets are $1.00 and proceeds will go to the North Wilkes Library and Museum. Bring the children.