Portage Lake couple celebrates 50 years
ASHLAND NEWS
by Susan Feeney Hopkins
Betty and Richard Bragdon of Portage Lake celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with two very special parties. A surprise party was given in their honor by the bride’s sister and brother-in-law, Eliza and John Skinner, at their home in Washburn. They celebrated with other family members.
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Photo submitted by Betty Bragdon
Betty and Richard Bragdon of Portage Lake celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with two parties. The couple renewed their wedding vows to commemorate this special anniversary. The Bragdons were married in Portage Lake at the Catholic church on July 28, 1962. |
The couple then held their own celebration on Aug. 4 at the Northeastland Hotel in Presque Isle, inviting family and friends. During this very special evening, the romantic couple renewed their wedding vows for all to witness and enjoyed music and a buffet-style dinner.
The Bragdons were married at the Catholic church in Portage Lake on July 28, 1962. The pair have two children, Leonard and Richard Jr. The Bragdons would like to thank all who attended their parties and for sharing in such a special celebration. Congratulations, Betty and Dick! You are a wonderful inspiration to us all.
ENJOYING THE DAY
Photo submitted by Rena Belanger
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| ENJOYING THE DAY — The Portage Lake ATV Club recently held a barbecue at the town Pavilion. Though it began as a cloudy day, it didn’t prevent club members and local community members from enjoying the good food and company. |
Ongoing events
The Portage Lake ATV Club will meet every first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Office. All are welcome to attend. Contact Rena Belanger for membership or more information at 435-2780.
The Ashland Area Senior Citizens meet the first and third Thursday at noon for a potluck luncheon at the LeBlanc Junkins VFW Post 9699 on the Portage Road with a meeting to follow. This active and growing club of senior citizens also takes trips to various restaurants throughout The County, hosts cookouts, enjoys guest speakers and entertainment such as musicians. For more information, contact Roberta Savary at 435-6422.
The Portage Lake Over 50’s Club lunch is held on the last Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at the Town Hall. All individuals 50 and over are invited to attend and can bring a potluck dish to share. For more information, contact Wilza Robertson at 435-6211 or Grace Nason at 435-6373.
The Red Hat Loonies of Portage Lake meet the second Thursday of every month at Dean’s Motor Lodge. Membership dues are $2. Come and have a great meal and a great time, too! For more information, contact Rachel Stevens at 435-6358.
Susan Feeney-Hopkins is the correspondent for Ashland, Portage Lake, Oxbow, Masardis, Garfield, Nashville Plantation and the surrounding areas. She can be reached at 435-8232 or Feenhop@aol.com.
