Engadine
By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net

The Engadine Library had approximately 55 people in attendance January 13, when meteorologist and author Karl Bohnak talked about storm stories from his book "So Cold A Sky," which tells of Upper Michigan weather stories. After talking about the stories in his book, Mr. Bohnak took questions and signed books. Here, he shakes hands with Joe Freeman, who is mentioned in his book. Everyone enjoyed Mr. Bohnak's presentation, which was sponsored by the Friends of the Engadine Library.

Hello, everyone. Can you believe it's the month of February already? Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and you know I've been counting the days until the first day of spring, but that lies on the shoulders, or should I say shadow, of Punxsutawney Phil. Groundhog Day is Friday, February 2. With the way the weather has been so far this year, we probably shouldn't complain if we get six more weeks of winter.

The Engadine Library hosts a free preschool story time every Saturday in February starting at 10:30 a.m.

The 13th Annual Curtis Winter Carnival is Saturday, February 17, sponsored by the Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce. Many fun events are planned on the South Manistique Lake, including the chili cook-off, Curtis Fish Coop (ice fishing), music, food booths, bake sale, children's games, cake walk, children's piñata, ice golf, turkey bowling, kid's mini sled challenge, and snow sculptures, also the Curtis Chamber of Commerce raffle drawing. You don't want to miss the fabulous fireworks over the lake at dusk Saturday evening at approximately 6:30 p.m., sponsored by the Three Lakes Fireworks Council.

The Tahquamenon Area Sportsmen Club will hold the First Annual Mike Maki Predator Challenge February 22 through 25. Registration forms are available by mail by calling (906) 293- 3971 or at Hilltop Sports, Duke's Sport Shop, Johnson's A-Z, Timber Charlies, and Maple Ridge Restaurant. Proceeds go to the Mike Maki Scholarship Fund.

The 2007 Cardboard Classic in Newberry is March 3. To register, contact D.J. Obey at (906) 440- 5465.

The annual I-500 snowmobile race will be held Saturday, Feb- ruary 3, in Sault Ste. Marie. Kid's Mini Z races are Friday, February 2, at 7 p.m. at the I-500 track. Race day is Saturday, February 3, starting at 10 a.m. WPSA Regional Snow-Cross is at 9 a.m. at the I- 500 facility.

The Tahquamenon Falls State Park Winter Fest is February 3, with lantern-lit cross-country skiing, a winter campfire, and guided snowshoe hikes. For more information, call (906) 492-3415.

Saturday, February 17, and Sunday, February 18, is Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend, when all fishing license fees will be waived for residents and outof state visitors on both inland and Great Lakes waters. All fishing regulations will still apply.

"Talent Search," the CBC Committee is searching for local entertainers to take part in the 40th Annual Radio Telethon, which will be held Sunday, April 1, at the Manistique High School. Any area resident interested in performing during the event should call (906) 341-6073.

A Community Action Agency Valentine's luncheon will be held in the basement of the Community Building in Newberry. Free prize bingo will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon. There also will be a 50/50 cash raffle and lunch, which begins at noon. Suggested donation is $4 per person age 60 and older and $7 per person under age 60. Reservation deadline is Thursday, February 1 by calling (906) 293-5621. Takeouts will be available.

Happy birthday to Flora McEvers, Mandy Butkovich, and Gracey Freed February 1, James Shaum, Bullo Maudrie, and Kevin Weber February 2, Nanette Biang, Shantel Kovar, Frank Dailey, and Don Smith February 3, Brandon Zibart, Don Hewitt Jr., Kevin Dennis, and Ginger Price February 4, Sherry MacArthur February 5, Kyle Edwards February 6, and Heather Troyer February 8.

Happy anniversary to Smokey and Dani Rutledge February 6.