The Rotarians of Ashland would like to thank all of the businesses and individuals that donated to this year’s annual Rotary Auction. The delicious supper, prepared by Pioneer Lodge and Tillikum Chapter, was greatly appreciated, as well. Our local Boy Scout troop, led by Linda Milligan and Polly Libby, helped out tremendously by displaying items during the auction and then distributing them to the highest bidders. Very special thanks go to Cathy Beaulieu of Wilder’s Jewelry for the beautiful, marquis shaped, diamond and sapphire ring for the suspenseful ring box grand opening. Congratulations to the ring winner, Denise Campbell. As a result of everyone’s efforts and the generosity of our local communities, the auction was a resounding success. Events such as these allow the Ashland Rotary Club to support causes in our area. If you have never attended an auction, give it a try. It is lots of fun!
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RICHARD WARK, left, and Jim May prepare the roast pork for the Rotary supper.
Senior Citizens Set Party Date
The Ashland Area Senior Citizens Group will hold its Christmas party Thursday, Dec. 20 at the Ashland Recreation Center. The luncheon will start at noon, and all attending are asked to bring finger foods and a gift for the Yankee Swap.
Choir to Perform
The combined Ashland Union Congregational and West Chapman church choirs will put on two Christmas concerts Sunday, Dec. 16. The first performance will be at the West Chapman Church at 10:45 a.m. and the second at 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church in Ashland. All are invited to come and listen to the musical compilation entitled, “Wonderful Name.” Hope you can make it.
Party at the VFW
The VFW Ladies Auxiliary will be having its annual Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 15. This year, it will be a combined party with the VFW men, as well as guests of members who would like to attend. The party will kick off at 5 p.m. with a potluck supper. Afterwards there will be a gift exchange and a holiday decoration/ornament auction. Anyone wishing to attend must bring a food dish for the potluck and also a gift for the gift exchange if they choose to participate. Bringing an ornament or decoration for the auction is optional.
Ashland Central School News
Music director Ben Potvin has set Tuesday, Dec. 18 as the date for the children’s Christmas concert. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose building. Come early for the best seats!
Traveling Helen
Helen Beaulieu of Ashland certainly has much to be thankful for. With the help of several of her children, she made the trek to Enfield, Holden and also Poland Springs over the Thanksgiving holiday where she enjoyed the company of her extended family.
Ongoing Events
The Ashland Area Senior Citizens group meets every Thursday at noon at the Ashland Rec. Center. Any senior citizens wishing to participate in the potluck lunches and meetings are always welcome.
The Portage Lake Seniors’ Lunch is held on the last Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m. at the Town Hall. All seniors are invited to attend and can bring a potluck dish to share or give a cash donation. 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.
If you can help plan for Portage Lake’s Centennial Celebration, please contact Barb Pitcairn at 435-2368 or Grace Nason at 435-6373.
Ladies, are you interested in crafts or have some that you’ve started and just can’t seem to finish? If so, take yourself over to the Portage Lake Municipal Building for Girlz Night every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the company and the satisfaction of finally completing a project!
(Julie Graham-Berry is the correspondent for Ashland, Portage Lake, Oxbow, Masardis, Garfield, Nashville Plantation and surrounding townships. She can be reached at 435-7137).
Photo courtesy of Julie Graham-Berry
HUGH CRAMMOND, left, Marshall White, and Lewis Hews, right, had “dish duty” during the Rotary Auction supper and were very efficient. Terrific job fellas!
