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"For many years, the state's Elks and Moose and ethnic, military and loyal orders of every brand have been free to drink, smoke and exchange secret handshakes in private clubs."

Known for extending a helping hand to the community, the Atascadero Elks rallied together to aid one of their own on Saturday, hosting a benefit barbecue for Atascadero resident Patty Davis, whose home and belongings were consumed in a recent fire. On April 14, the 33-year Atascadero resident was sitting down to dinner in her Camino Del Robles mobile home when smoke alarms started to go off. When Davis opened the door to her guest bathroom, it was filling with smoke.

Here's a list of businesses who have lost lots of business or closed due to smoking bans. Includes some FL Elks

good move

The Marion Elks Lodge 32 presented a check for $750 for the purchase of 150 smoke detectors, which are in turn given to every child who attends Safety City.

Smoke to clear at Elks Lodge By Paul Leighton Staff writer BEVERLY - As Arthur Denault lined up a shot at the pool table yesterday afternoon, he took a puff on his ubiquitous pipe. It's a scene that has played out for decades inside the Beverly-Salem Elks Lodge, where the 89-year-old Denault has been a member for 29 years. It's also a scene that's about to end - at least the part including Denault's pipe.

yep.. generational change for sure. Wonder if pot smoking was allowed how many would join?