At the December 2008 meeting of Tillikum Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, members Peter and Donna Martin were recognized for their 20-plus years of membership and dedication to the Ashland chapter.
The Shining Stars program allows Grand Chapter of Maine to honor those Sisters and Brothers who will never serve as Grand Representatives, but who, through their involvement and actions, have proved invaluable to both their local chapter and the Grand Chapter of Maine. Both Donna and Peter joined Tillikum Chapter 99 of Ashland Nov. 8, 1988. Donna has excellent attendance, and although she does not hold an office, she frequently will substitute if needed. She works hard for the chapter and volunteers to work on many projects and committees as needed. Peter currently serves as Sentinel for Tillikum, and Peter, like Donna, is always offering his services to help out whenever and wherever he can.
Quilt tickets for sale
Tickets for your chance to win a beautiful “Star Sampler” quilt are currently being sold by the VFW in Ashland. The queen-sized quilt was donated to the club by Christine Murphy of Portage, and can be used on a bed or hung for display. Please contact any VFW or Ladies Auxiliary member to purchase your tickets. Tickets cost $5 each, and they will be sold through the New Year. For more information, call Lawrence Michaud at 435-4351.
Ongoing Events
The Ashland Area Senior Citizens group meets every Thursday at noon at the Ashland Recreational 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 11:30 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.
If you can help plan for Portage Lake’s 2009 Centennial Celebration, please contact Corrine Routhier at 435-6854. Your help is both needed and appreciated.
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
GRAND ELECTA BRENDA HALL spoke about Donna and Peter Martin’s service to the Order of the Eastern Star and Past Grand Patron Leighton Perkins presented the two members with their Shining Stars certificates and pins during the recognition ceremony held at Tillikum Chapter 99 in Ashland recently. Pictured are, from left: Perkins, Donna Martin, Peter Martin, and Hall.
