Tillikum Chapter 99 raises funds through holiday raffle
ASHLAND NEWS
by Susan Feeney Hopkins
Members of the Ashland Tillikum Chapter 99, Order of the Eastern Star, celebrated Christmas together with a party, dinner and ornament auction Dec. 16.
The chapter also held a raffle for a “Stocking Stuffer Basket,” which contained a turkey and all the trimming for a Christmas feast, as well as a large selection of stocking stuffers from toys and trinkets to candles, holiday ornaments, candies and over $200 in gift cards generously donated by local Ashland merchants.
Gretchen Brissette drew the name of John Dsupin of Nashville Plantation as the lucky winner. Congratulations Mr. Dsupin!
Among those attending included Donna Martin, Peter Martin, Sheila Buckingham, Worthy Matron Heather Clark, Andrea White and Halle Baker.
Proceeds from the ornament auction, as well as the dinner and “Stocking Stuffer Basket,” will benefit chapter charities in 2012.
Graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman Andrew R. Libby recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Libby, a 2010 graduate of Ashland District High School, is the son of Polly and Scott Libby.
Ongoing events
The Portage Lake ATV Club will meet every first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Office. All are welcome to attend. Contact Rena Belanger for membership or more information at 435-2780.
The Ashland Area Senior Citizens meet the first and third Thursday at noon for a potluck luncheon at the LeBlanc Junkins VFW Post 9699 on the Portage Road with a meeting to follow. This active and growing club of senior citizens also takes trips to various restaurants throughout The County, hosts cookouts, enjoys guest speakers and entertainment such as musicians. For more information, contact Roberta Savary at 435-6422.
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 435-6358.
Susan Feeney-Hopkins is the correspondent for Ashland, Portage Lake, Oxbow, Masardis, Garfield, Nashville Plantation and the surrounding areas. She can be reached at 435-8232 or Feenhop@aol.com.
