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It’s that time again, when parents everywhere have to face the fact that their babies will be starting school in the fall.

Yee-haw! A first and I can’t tell you how satisfying it is to have a long-standing wish realized. I had no idea.

EDITOR’S NOTE: In Case You Missed It is a digest of recent Register-Guard articles of interest to Springfield readers. The City Council is getting closer to approving staff-recommended changes to a host of municipal fees for residents and builders, but it first will schedule hearings to take public comment.

“It was just like a small town for a few weeks. ...

Every third Friday of the month, the Willamalane Adult Activity Center turns into one of the liveliest dance parties in Springfield. Six nights ago, more than 70 guests showed up for the second Dancin’ by the River party hosted by the park and recreation district.

Events scheduled by Willamalane Park and Recreation District for the week of Feb. 15-21. Monday, Feb. 18 Special Play Swim — Enjoy a half-price individual admission on this no-school day at Splash! at Lively Park. 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Looking beyond Earth Humans are coming close to the end of knowledge and advancement here on Earth. It is therefore necessary that we explore and colonize space: for scientific discovery, economic growth, security as a species and, perhaps unimpressive but nevertheless true, for adventure.

Chocolate buffet celebrates Valentine’s The Willamalane Adult Activity Center at 215 West C St. will hold a chocolate buffet at 2 p.m. today to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Incidents FRIDAY, Feb. 1 Drunken driver: 10:48 p.m., 1400 block Main Street. A caller said a motorist was passed out in his car, which was blocking traffic. Other motorists were honking, and the caller attempted to direct traffic. Police arrested a man for driving under the influence of intoxicants.

Springfield senior Mercedes Russell collected another piece of hardware at the Oregon Sports Awards this past weekend.