Ashland library receives book donation
ASHLAND NEWS
by Susan Feeney-Hopkins
The Ashland Community Library has received a gift of 100 new children’s books ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers. The books were donated by the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City interested in fostering early reading, a love of books and the encouragement of parents and children to read together.
Photo courtesy of Susan Feeney-Hopkins
ASHLAND BOOK DONATION — Sadie Trams, 2, of Ashland, and Grace Morton, 19 months, of Sheridan, enjoy one of the new children’s books donated to the Ashland Community Library by the Brownstone Book Fund. Here, the girls listen and enjoy as Pete Belskis of Ashland, Sadie’s grandfather, reads a tale.
Founded in 1997 by Diane and Clyde Brownstone, owners of Gift Box Corporation of America, the foundation sends 100 children’s books to libraries across the country each year. The books are available for all to enjoy.
Come to the library to explore and enjoy this new collection. Library hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and again from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and Friday.
NO FISH TALE HERE
Photo courtesy of Pat Long
Danielle Long, of Ashland, caught this nice Togue on Carr Pond recently while fishing with a group of friends. Long was the only “fisherwoman” to get a flag that day and what a flag it was. The fish weighed in at 11 pounds and was 32 inches long.
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 Jean Clark at 435-8034 or Donna Martin at 435-7108.
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 227-7760 or Feenhop@aol.com.
