Ryan Wattermann, 6, of Savage picks out a couple of books from the shelves of the Savage Library, 13090 Alabama Ave., Wednesday morning (March 10). Wattermann and his mother found solace from the rainy weather indoors by checking out a few Dr. Seuss books to read. (Staff photo by Shawn Hogendorf)

This picture, taken about 1922, shows Arthur Williams (left) and his father, George Williams in front of the old George Allen house. The photograph was taken toward the northwest, from the southeast corner of 125th Street and Ottawa Avenue in downtown. This photo is courtesy of Wilfred Williams. The Savage Pacer is always looking for more old photos to add to its collection of “Remember When” photos, so anyone who might have old photos to share should contact Nancy Huddleston at (952) 345-6376 or editor@savagepacer.com.

Signs of spring are showing up as the snow pack melts. Here, a lilac bush is showing signs of coming to life in an area backyard. What signs of spring have you seen around Savage? Is the snow melt uncovering long lost toys or gardening items. Have backyard birds returned to your feeders or bird baths? Send in your pictures of signs of spring to editor@savagepacer.com and we'll publish them on our home page. (Staff photo by Nancy Huddleston)

Savage Police Chief Rodney Seurer takes a frigid, 72-foot long stroll through 5 degree water during the South Metro Polar Bear Plunge Saturday afternoon (Feb. 27) at Crystal Beach on Lac Lavon in Burnsville. Seurer raised $1,380 for the plunge, which supports the Minnesota Special Olympics. (Staff photo by Shawn Hogendorf)

Sam and Max Carlson and many of their friends built a two-story snow fort in their parents' front yard. It has numerous openings and a ladder to crawl to the top. The entire neighborhood has enjoyed it, as it is the first winter in a long time that this type of fort could be built. If you have a photo to share of something interesting in your neighborhood, send it to editor@savagepacer.com and we'll run it here.

First-graders from Glendale Elementary School celebrated Chinese New Year with help from the Fong family and a large lion. David Fong Jr., owner of D. Fong’s Chinese Cuisine, along with his family: dad, David Fong Sr., brothers Ed Fong, and Dan Fong, and nephew Ricky Fong, played traditional Chinese New Year music and performed the lion dance. According to the Chinese calendar, 2010 is the year of the Tiger. (Staff photo by Keighla Schmidt)

Student Council members of M.W. Savage Elementary School, from left, Melanie Tit, 11, Lyndsey Howard, 9, Ian Harris, 12, and Maddie Ruckers, 11, all of Savage, create care packages for the elderly on Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 24). Students at the school collected small items to fill shoe boxes that will be sent to the Scott County CAP Agency to be delivered to the elderly as part of the school’s community project. (Staff photo by Shawn Hogendorf)

Roberta Whiteacker lays the foundation for her watercolor painting during a watercolor class taught by Andrew Evansen at the McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center (ELC). The class was being offered by the Savage Art Studio and Gallery. (Staff photo by Nancy Huddleston)

About 13 people gathered at the Savage Library to discuss legislative issues with State Sen. Claire Robling (R- Jordan) and State Rep. Mark Buesgens (R-Jordan). Constituents in Senate District 35 and House District 35B were among the attendees at the Feb. 13 town hall meeting.  (Staff photo by Keighla Schmidt)

Peter Kokemueller sent us this picture from Sunset Pond Park that was taken last weekend when hoar frost created picture-perfect conditions along the trail around the pond. The park, which is in Burnsville, is on the city border, so many folks who live along the east side of Glendale Road take trails over to the park to enjoy its beauty. If you have a photo of something fun or beautiful in your neighborhood, send it to us and we'll help you show it off right here. Send pictures to editor@savagepacer.com.