When Brittany Harris came up with the idea to do a collection of needed items for the Central Aroostook Humane Society in Presque Isle, her friend, Justine Nason, loved the idea. They decided to get the community involved and together they organized a donation drive, consisting of collection boxes at the Ashland Food Mart and Ashland Community High School. The girls were very pleased with the response and, along with their own personal contributions, were able to deliver lots of goodies to the shelter at Christmastime.
Both Brittany and Justine are big animal lovers. Brittany has four pets: a dog, a cat, a rabbit and a fish. Justine has many pets: two dogs, five birds and several cats. If she lived closer, Brittany would love to volunteer at the shelter, as would Justine. However, this could prove to be a problem for their parents because the girls would want to take all of the animals home to live with them!
Brittany and Justine would like to thank everyone who donated to their cause. Brittany plans on doing another community drive in the future and has pledged to donate to the shelter as she can. Both girls urge others to do the same. Whether it be monetary, or your time, no donation is ever too small.
Portage Centennial Happenings
There will be a Portage Centennial Committee meeting Monday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
There is one Memorial Picnic Table left for sale at a cost of $150. The picnic tables were made by Life Scout Andrew Libby of Ashland.
Also, if you would like to purchase a Centennial calendar or calendars, they are currently for sale at Dean’s, Coffin’s, and the Portage Lake Town Hall. Centennial cookbooks can still be purchased at the Town Hall, as well.
If you have any questions about these or any other Centennial topic, please contact Corrine Routhier at 435-6854 or e-mail arouthier@roadrunner.com.
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).
