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

Condolences to the family of Elder Perry R. Rosebush of Gulliver, who passed away Friday, February 22, at the age of 83.

Perry was a graduate of the Engadine High School, and during World War II, he served in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division in Europe and was awarded the Purple Heart. He enjoyed his church and doing yard work. Perry will be sadly missed by his family and friends, including myself.

Friends of the Engadine Library are sponsoring preschool story time at the Engadine Library. Games and crafts geared for children age three to five years old will be held Saturday, March 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Parents are welcome.

The Curtis Community Arts Council presents "Yooper Home Companion," an evening of music, skits, and jokes, like an old-time radio show, Thursday, March 13, and Saturday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn. It will be performed by the Portage Players, featuring musicians Dan Flesher and Jeff Guenther.

There will be hors d'oeuvres and a dessert buffet. Cost is $25 donation for adults and $18 donation for children age 10 and younger. Tickets are available at the Curtis Service and Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn in Curtis, and at the Old Bank Collection of Shops in Newberry.

Friday, March 7, and again Friday, March 14, the Newberry Eagles Club will have a fish fry from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the club on M- 28 in Newberry. The Club will have pizza night Tuesday, March 11, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

There will be bingo at the Newton Township Hall in Gould City Thursday, March 13. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with bingo starting at 7 p.m. Players must be 18 years old.

The Cancer Support Group in Newberry meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meetings are held at the Webber and Dever offices in the basement of the Pathways building in Newberry.

The annual Woodchopper's Ball, sponsored by the Tahquamenon Logging Museum, will be Saturday, March 22, at the American Legion in Newberry. For more information, call (906) 293-3816.

Happy birthday to Kaylee Standring March 7, Sherry Wicker, Brent Nygard, Eric Oberle, Corrina Gouza, and Greggory Everhart March 8, Scott Miller and Wayne Schroeder March 9, Jenna Petrowski March 10, Cale Grinnell, Craig Funke, and our granddaughter, Mallory Morrison, March 11, Jim Rourke, Randy Gribbell, and my nephew, Scott Stefanich, March 12, Lil Grabowsky and Sue Butkovich March 13, and Daniel Hartwig, Sarah Bell, Mary Edwards, Judi Toms, Richard Sadler, and Margaret Cheeseman March 14.

Happy anniversary to Dick and Ruth Fezatte March 9.

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9, so set your clocks an hour ahead. This is three weeks earlier than the traditional April date.

Last year on March 12, spring was in the air, with temperatures in the mid 50's, and at our home in Engadine, a few beautiful, large, white swans flew overhead. We were amazed. But this morning, Monday, March 3, it's a long way from 50 degrees, at just 4 above. It's time to "think spring."

Until next time, take care.