On June 23, Scott Libby of Ashland left for military training in Mississippi. Once his training is complete, he will be deployed overseas for approximately six months. Scott is very dedicated to serving his country and has done so several times since the beginning of the war in Iraq. Please keep Scott and his family in your thoughts during his time away.
Cub Scouts Climb Hedgehog
Several Ashland Cub Scouts gathered at Hedgehog in June as a “wrap-up” to their yearlong scouting activities. After climbing the mountain with parents and Scout leaders, the boys gathered to receive and be recognized for the many badges that they had earned throughout the year. An informal “crossing-over” ceremony was also held to mark Malcolm Milligan’s transition from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. The young Scouts each joined segments of rope together forming one continuous circle, which Malcolm then stepped through, symbolizing his movement onto the next level of scouting. To finish off the day, everyone enjoyed a supper of hot dogs, salads, chips, cookies and roasted marshmallows.
Advent Church News
On Saturday, Aug. 2, the Ashland Advent Christian Church will be having a “Raise the Roof” benefit supper to help fund the replacement of the damaged one on the parsonage. For more information about this, please contact the church at 435-6669.
Martha & Mary’s Ministries of Presque Isle is seeking donations of furniture. If you have any furniture that you would like to donate, you may contact Pastor Bill Harris at 435-6669 and he can help set up transportation of the items, or you can call Martha & Mary’s directly at 764-0758.
If you know of anyone who cannot attend church and would be interested in receiving a copy of “The Beacon” newsletter by mail, please contact Cheryl Harris at 435-6669 or by e-mailing whach.Cheryl@verizon.net.
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
ASHLAND CUB SCOUT Malcolm Milligan steps through the rope circle that his fellow Scouts hold symbolizing his advancement into Boy Scouts.
Photo courtesy of Julie Graham-Berry
MALCOLM MILLIGAN of Ashland troop 179 wears his new Boy Scout neckerchief.
