I think spring sprung a little today. This morning as I was doing my bus run it really looked like spring when I looked down the road and something was running down the road. At first I thought maybe it was a fisher or a mink but when I got closer it was a skunk. Well, I backed the bus off pretty fast so it wouldn't get sprayed. Finally, I was able to get around it without getting sprayed.

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night. It is good ole day lights savings time again.

I just talked to my friend who lives in Montana and she said is was almost a blizzard there right now. It had been warm this morning and then this afternoon the wind changed to the north and it started snowing. I suppose this is what we have to look forward to in a few days. I was hoping that spring would just slide in and we wouldn't get anymore snow. I know the snowmobilers would like one more chance to go out on a ride.

We need donations of fishing things for Take a Kid Fishing Day, we could use hooks, bobbers, sinkers, any other type of fishing gear. We like to give the kids a bag of goodies to take home with them.

Looks like our nice weather will be leaving us next week. I looked on the 10 day forecast and by Wednesday it is going to be below zero. Looks like the high won't even be 10 above. One thing about Minnesota is if you don't like the weather just wait a day and it can be totally different.

Just a reminder. Next week is a busy week.

Squaw Lake City Council meeting is Monday at 7pm at the Community Center.

The nurse from Deer River will be at the Community Center on Tuesday morning.

Tuesday night is Annual Meetings at Townships.

Third River is starting theirs out a 6 with a potluck dinner followed by their meeting at 7:15.

Alvwood is having their meeting at 7.

Max is holding their meeting at 7.

Sand Lake's meeting will be at 5pm.

I still haven't found out when Goodhope is holding their meeting.

Then on Saturday March 14 at 11am is the start of the Squaw Lake Fire Department's Perch Jerkers Contest. This will run to 2 pm. Come out for some good family fun. Admission is $7 per person 12 and older. Under 12 get in free. Youth prizes for anyone under 12. Concessions.

The Hill will be holding their annual St. Urho's Parade and fun time starting with the parade from Mertes garage to The Hill. Come out and join the Mardi Gras spirit in Squaw Lake. Live music at The Hill.

On March 19th, the St. Catherine and Centennial Lutheran Ladies will be hosting a Chili Feed at the Community Center with proceeds going to Water For Life. Serving is 5pm to 7pm. Come out and have a nice meal and visit with friends and neighbors.

March 21st put on your dancing shoes and head to the Community Center, where The Pretenders and Friends will be playing some lovely dancing and listening music. There will be a cash bar available. Come out and support your fire department. Time for this event is 7pm to 11pm. If you are one of the hardy people you can still hit your favorite watering hole after the dance is over.

Take care,
Julie