Spring is here, or is it? It may be cold, but at least the snow is going. I like the "freeze dry" effect; at least it's not leaving behind mud puddles or flooding, like some towns are getting downstate.

The LINK Youth Board will meet Thursday, March 23, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the LINK on West Helen Street in Newberry.

An A.A.R.P. aide will be available Friday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., to assist seniors and low income tax filers with their taxes. Filing for the homebound is also available. Please contact Jack Olson at (906) 293-8467 for more information or an appointment.

The Luce West Mackinac Conservation District will hold its annual meeting Saturday, March 25, at the Garfield Township Hall in Engadine. There will be a potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting and election of officers.

The Community Action Agency is providing free assistance to low income senior citizens and families with filing their 2005 home heating and property tax credit forms. Please call (906) 293-5621 for more information or an appointment.

Happy birthday to Jim Oven March 24, Erica Germain and Hannah Fettig March 25, John Ketcher March 27, Kathy Korenich March 28, and Dave Frazier Sr. March 31.

Happy anniversary to Paul R. and Barb Kleeman March 30 and Brent and Cathy Nygard March 31.

Engadine Schools' spring break is Saturday, March 25, through Sunday, April 2. School resumes Monday, April 3, at 8:17 a.m. Enjoy spring break with your children. Plan something fun to do. An outdoor picnic can be fun. Go to a movie together. Make some crafts, or why not start flower or veggie seeds in the house. Then when it's time, move the plants outside to blossom. Children love to watch them grow, and it's a great handson experience.

Until next time, take care.