Portage Lake ATV Club dedicates site
ASHLAND NEWS
The Portage Lake ATV Club recently dedicated a site on the ATV trail in the memory of the late Kay and Ted St. Peter, who were both lifelong residents of Portage Lake. The spot known as “the overlook” sits atop their son Peter St. Peter’s land offering a panoramic view of the lake, most of the town and the mountainous horizons beyond. It is rightly one of the most scenic views in the area, not to mention the state.
Peter St. Peter has always been a very generous landowner sharing use of his land with his neighbors and the snowmobile club.
Initially this site was accessed only by snowmobile. The local ATV club recognized the splendor of the location and asked St. Peter to allow the use of the site for a route of travel for ATVs, as well. Thankfully he agreed, and now the site can be enjoyed during most seasons. The site can only be accessed by foot, ATV or snowmobile, and is well worth the effort.
There is a picnic table and fire ring for visitor use. As is expected, visitors are asked to carry out what they carry in, extinguish all fires completely, and to keep the area as serene and beautiful as they found it. Better yet, leave it better than you find it!
The ATV club marked the site with a personalized sign in the memory of St. Peter’s parents to “recognize and thank him for all he has done for us,” said club member Rena Belanger.
ST. PETER FAMILY MEMBERS and Portage Lake ATV Club members proudly display the sign that was given in memory of the late Kay and Ted St. Peter. Pictured are, from left: Terrie DeMerchant, Donald Belanger, Gary Hafford, landowner and son Peter St. Peter, Milton Jandreau (behind sign), Darey Gagnon, Bob Flint, Ray Cyr and Ken Fones.
PORTAGE LAKE ATV MEMBERS admire the view of Portage Lake above the town at the St. Peter overlook off the trail.
The Portage Lake ATV Club meets every first Tuesday of the month.
There will be a Fall Poker Run Saturday, Sept. 25.
There is a Portage Lake Historical Society meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Portage Lake Town Office. Anyone who has an interest in Portage Lake history – sharing, learning and preserving – should attend a meeting!
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 to attend.
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 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 435-635.
Susan Feeney-Hopkins is the correspondent for Ashland, Portage Lake, Oxbow, Masardis, Garfield, Nashville Plantation and surrounding townships. She can be reached at 435-8232 or feenhop@aol.com.
