Golfs carts and mowers are sure signs that spring is nearly here.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Leap Day, there was a rare sighting in Panora, as the NAPA Auto Parts store displayed golf carts and lawn mowers for sale. The forecast for at least the first half of March continues to predict temperatures well above average, so spring chores and spring hobbies are increasingly likely to get an early start.