Portage Lake Historical Society
to hold dinner, meetin
ASHLAND NEWS
by Susan Feeney-Hopkins
The Portage Lake Historical Society (PLHS) is celebrating its third annual meeting Saturday, June 15 at 5 p.m. with an old-fashioned bean-hole and baked ham dinner at the Portage Lake Town Hall.
Come enjoy a great home-cooked meal with good friends and neighbors. You do not have to be a member of the Historical Society to attend.
Donations will be accepted and membership forms will be available to anyone wishing to become a part of this wonderful organization. Mark your calendar for dinner with the Society and see what they’ve been up to this past year. Don’t forget to tell your family and friends!
For more information, contact Sarah Brooks at 551-6471 or Corrine Routhier at 435-6854 or e-mail her at arouthier@roadrunner.com.
Ashland Pack 179 tries to avoid gutter balls
Photos courtesy of Julie Berry
THE ASHLAND CUB SCOUTS enjoyed an April outing to Northern Lanes bowling alley in Presque Isle where they learned the rules of the game and played several strings. Pictured are, from left, front row: Clark Condon, Alex White, Graham Berry, Brady Cowett, Eli Walker and Shaun Cowett. Back row: Blake Vincent, Blayne Boutot, Gabe Page, Creed Chasse, Dane Driscoll and Tyler Knight.
TIGER CUB Blake Vincent of Ashland Cub Scout Pack 179 keeps score at a recent pack bowling event at Northern Lanes.
Ashland Cub Scouts enjoyed an outing to Northern Lanes bowling alley in April. The Scouts learned the rules of the game and were able to practice their skills while playing several strings.
They also enjoyed a meal of pizza and birthday cake for dessert.
Thank you to the men at Northern Lanes for being so accommodating; the Scouts had a great experience. Also thank-you to The Pizza Box for the delicious pizza.
Ashland Summer Food Service Program
The Ashland District School is once again participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability; and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.
Meals will be provided at the Ashland District School cafeteria Monday through Friday from 11-11:30 a.m. June 24 through July 31. Come join them for lunch.
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 Jean Clark at 435-8034 or Donna Martin at 435-7108.
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 227-7760 or Feenhop@aol.com.
