Susan Tepper.

Here is a poem that goes right to the heart by Susan Tepper, perfect for Valentine’s Day.

The City of Somerville will lift its snow emergency as of 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2013.  Residents parked in municipal or school lots during the snow emergency will have a two-hour window starting at that time in which to move their vehicles. Cars still parked in city lots at 10 p.m. may be subject to ticketing and towing.  Although parking will be allowed on the even side of the street, residents are asked to use caution, allowing at least 10 feet of passage for emergency vehicles. Cars potentially impeding access for any vehicle may be subject to ticketing and towing.

Please also note that Somerville Public Schools will be OPEN on Wednesday, February 13.

Arrests:
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Denys Firmino, 21, of 422 Mystic Ave., February 5, 12:14 a.m., arrested at home on a charge of assault and battery.

Eduardo Jimenez, 63, of 33 Bailey Rd., February 5, 11:06 a.m., arrested at home on charges of threat to commit a crime and abuse prevention order violation.

Crews at work  removing snow in Ball Square, Monday  morning.

– Photos by Bobbie Toner

The City’s Snow Emergency will remain in effect until Monday, February 11 at 6 p.m., and the parking ban will continue to be enforced until that time. Vehicles parked in municipal lots will have until 8 p.m. to be moved so that city crews may begin clean up of all school and metered parking lots. Please remember that residents and businesses MUST shovel the sidewalks in front of your property within 6 hours after the end of a storm, or will be subject to fines. Shoveling snow into the street is not permitted. Please also remember to clear vents in your home and exhaust pipes on cars to prevent carbon monoxide and fire hazards. Additionally, please assist the Somerville Fire Department by clearing paths to fire hydrants in your neighborhood to provide access in case of an emergency. We thank you for your cooperation and patience throughout this difficult storm.

Also, Somerville Public Schools will be closed Monday.

Billy Dodge takes the stage at Johnny D’s on Feb. 15. – Photo by Jeanette Fuller

By Nick Moorhead

William Dodge Moody, who just goes by Billy Dodge, is a standout singer-songwriter playing at Somerville favorite Johnny D’s on Feb. 15. While Bon Iver is the obvious comparison to Billy’s rustic soulfulness, Billy’s sound is equally informed the melodic thrashing of Nirvana and Jimi Hendrix, as it is the politically-charged folk of Bob Dylan.

Left to right: “An Old Sweetheart of Mine,” published n 1902 was written by James Whitcomb Riley, a popular writer of his time. A more contemporary collectable romance book is “Dutchess Hotspur” by Rosamond Marshall published in 1946.

By Kenneth Gloss

Romance novels, in one form or another, have been around virtually as long as writers have been penning stories. Some of the more famous ones were written by the Bronte sisters and also by Jane Austen. Many of these early novels are resurging in popularity as Hollywood takes them and converts their tales into movies. Those box office dollars often translate into increased demand for the early works. An original first edition of a Bronte or an Austen novel can be worth thousands of dollars, depending on the rarity of the edition.

From the MBTA website: MBTA Service will Remain Suspended on all Modes Through Sunday, February 10, 2013.

– Photos by Terence Clarey

Somerville Public Schools celebrates Volunteer Clare Goldsmith and Visual Arts Instructor Barbara Marder.  Ms. Goldsmith began volunteering with Somerville Public Schools in 2008 and has been joining Ms. Marder in her K-8 Kennedy School art room every Monday since then.  Ms. Goldsmith returns every week because she enjoys “being part of the spontaneity and creativity, and seeing the different ways students can express themselves through art.”  A photographer, collector and painter, Clare has also been delighted with the historical perspective gained through Ms. Marder’s arts classes, where projects are integrated with student curriculum, and in particular with history and culture.   Ms. Marder, who is due to retire to pursue her own arts career and help with her grandchildren, has enjoyed the classroom support and friendship with Ms. Goldsmith.  “Mondays are my best days,” she says, “Clare has been a tremendous help in the classroom and working individually with students.”  Somerville Public Schools wishes Ms. Marder well in her retirement (rumor has it she’ll soon be volunteering with the music department), and celebrates Ms. Goldsmith’s five years of volunteer service.