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

I would like to send condolences to the family of lifelong Engadine resident Elsie Pershinske, who passed away Tuesday, May 15, at the age of 92. Elsie was loved by all, including myself. She always enjoyed seeing the children at Halloween, having special treats just for them. She could work circles around anyone, and at the end of a long day she still had a hug and a smile for you. Her love and kindness will never be forgotten.

The Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association (TASA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an open house Friday, May 25, and Saturday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the TASA barn, north of Newberry. There will be a rummage and bake sale. Donated items can be dropped off at the barn through Thursday, May 24, or you may call Judy Brown at (906) 293-8819.

The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General Hospital, will hold a blood drive Wednesday, June 6, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. For an appointment, call Ruth Dake at (906) 293-5062. The Regional Blood Center serves 12 Upper Peninsula hospitals, including Helen Newberry Joy Hospital.

The Newberry United Methodist Church will host a fish fry Friday, June 1, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the church at 110 West Harrie Street. Takeouts will be available. The suggested donation is $7.

There will be bingo Thursday, May 24, and Thursday, May 31, at the Newton Township Hall in Gould City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with bingo starting at 7 p.m. You must be 18 years old to play.

The Newberry Eagles Club will have a fish fry Friday, May 25, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the club on M- 28.

Feneley-McNeil-Nesbit American Legion Post 290 will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast Sunday, May 27, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Engadine Township Hall. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children age 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger.

Boucha-Draves-Raski VFW and Auxiliary memorial services will be Sunday, May 27, at 1:30 p.m. at the Mill Pond Park in Engadine. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Newberry Eagles Club will have pizza night Tuesday, May 28, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the club on M-28. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pizza or a pastie dinner.

There will be no school for Engadine and Newberry students Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.

Graduation for Tahquamenon Area high school seniors will be Sunday, May 27, at 2 p.m. The Senior All-Nighter will take place in the gymnasium at the school Sunday, May 27, at 10 p.m. You must arrive by 10:30 p.m., and all students must take a breathalyzer test before entering. The party will end at 6 a.m. Monday, May 28. Questions may be directed to Stacy Neff at (906) 293-5700.

Graduation for Engadine high school seniors is Friday, June 8, at 8 p.m. At this time, I don't have information on the all-night graduation party, which is held the same evening of graduation. For more information, contact the school. Congratulations to the Class of 2007.

Wednesday, June 6, is the last day of school for Engadine students, with a noon dismissal. Thursday, June 7, is the last day of school for Tahquamenon Area School students, with a noon dismissal.

Michigan's free fishing weekend is Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10, when all fishing license fees will be waived.

The Curtis Community Arts Council will sponsor an acting class for youth ages 9 to 18 Monday, June 11, to Wednesday, July 25, at the Curtis Park Center. Classes will be taught by retired Cleveland State University professor Claude File. This free class will run four days a week, Monday through Thursday, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aperformance is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25. The class is limited to 20 participants. For more information, call (906) 586-9974 or (906) 586-6384 and leave a message.

Happy birthday to D.C. Beckman and Don Butkovich May 24, Gretchen Johnson and Heather Bryant May 26, Theron King, Wade Smith, and Charlie Fosdick V May 27, Phyllis Gouza, Heather Luoto, and June Frazier May 28, Kitty Mast, Joel VanHise, Joey King, Stacey Davis, Neil McArthur, and Ruth Johnson May 29, Dorris Papineau and Megen Hood May 30, Hal Funke May 31, and Grant Miller, Justin Germain, Amber Feneley, Steve Sullivan, and Andrew Reed June 1.

Happy anniversary to David and Cris Paquin May 26, Trenton and Stephanie Kerbersky May 30, and Jason and Trisha McEvers June 1.

Until next time, take care.