We've received some snow, but for those who were enjoying the nice weather, a good way to think of it is, the first day of spring is only 10 weeks away.

The Engadine Sports Boosters, coaches, and athletes are conducting their annual pizza kit fundraiser. Orders may be placed until Thursday, January 25, and kits will be delivered Friday, February 2, and Saturday, February 3, just in time for the Super Bowl. Proceeds will go to support all of the athletic programs at Engadine. Everyone's continued support is appreciated.

The Curtis Public Library will host an open house Thursday, January 11, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to show off its new, custom-built, carved red oak door. There will be door prizes and refreshments.

The annual snowmobile ride to support the Special Olympics and other programs for the mentallyimpaired in Luce, Mackinac, Schoolcraft, and Chippewa counties will be held Friday, January 12, through Sunday, January 14, and various events are planned in the Curtis area. I was told this event will still be held, even if there isn't any snow. This is a wonderful program, and it does make a difference in someone's life. It is sponsored by the Curtis Cruisers and the Curtis community in cooperation with the Utica Knights of Columbus Council 2950. If you would like to make a cash donation or donate any items for the auction Sunday, drop them off at the Whitefish Inn or call Ron Wiegand at (906) 586-9507 or Karen Riley at (906) 586-6113. Enjoy a fish dinner Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Whitefish Inn in Curtis, Pine Bluff Resort and Restaurant, just north of Curtis, Loehr's Café in Curtis, the Jolly Inn in Germfask, or at the Hide-A-Way Bar and Grill in McMillan. Head to Loehr's Café for breakfast Saturday. Enjoy music that evening at the Whitefish Inn beginning at 9 p.m.

Sunday, January 14, you don't want to miss the wonderful auction at the Whitefish Inn beginning at 7 p.m. If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation, please make checks payable to Mentally Impaired Programs and mail to: Ron Wiegand, P.O. Box 517, Curtis, MI 49820.

Karl Bohnak will be visiting Engadine Library Saturday, January 13, at 11 a.m. Mr. Bohnak will tell local storm stories, and will also be signing copies of his book, "So Cold A Sky."

Danny's Automotive is taking donations for Iris, the little girl who was seriously injured when she got tangled up in a Rotweiler's chain and was bit. This happened recently in the back yard of the home in Newberry she was at. Donation cans at Hilltop Shell, Great Lakes Truck Service, and Rahilly's IGA in Newberry. Please help in any way you can, especially with prayer. Cards can be sent to Motts Children Hospital, University of Michigan Hospital, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, MCHC F5124 POD C, PICU, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, ATTN: Iris Wass.

The General Federated Women's Club will meet Tuesday, January 16, at 2 p.m. in the Newberry Assisted Living Community. Members will play bingo with residents and a short business meeting will follow the games and refreshments.

The Diabetic Support Group will meet Thursday, January 11, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Huron Conference Room at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. Lunch will be provided. The Diabetic Support Group meets each month and the meetings are open to anyone with diabetes, or friends and family of those with diabetes.

The Newberry High School senior class will sell pasties Saturday, January 13, to raise funds for the senior all-nighter. They need help from the parents. For more information on volunteering, call Stacy Neff at (906) 293-5700.

Happy birthday to Ruth McCarney January 11, Elmer Albright and Matthew Oberle January 12, Zachary J. Frazier January 13, Cris Paquin, Cherrell Rourke, Josh Ott, and Carrie Sadler January 14, Sally Frederick, Annette Clark, Richard Miller, and Shawn Clark January 15, Zachary T. Frazier January 16, Rhonda Clark, Betty Mantei, Jill Sadler, Matthew Smith, and Walter Frederick January 17, Kathy Ocko, Father Tim Huskra, Matthew Ocko, and Helen Hauser January 18, and Betsy Whitney, Kaleb Kerbersky, Sarah Burton, and Mary Miller Ocko January 19.

Happy anniversary to John and Sandy Ketcher January 12 and Jerry and Robin Oven January 19.

Until next time, take care.