"Local public safetymen and women were honored for their service at the Auburn Elks annual Elks Public Safety Awards banquet. The banquet, which was held last Friday night, honored nine officers, including many who fought the August 49 Fire. "

"The Masons of the 8th Masonic District and the Quincy Elks raised $8,500 for the Interfaith Social Services food bank. "

"An Ashland fraternal organization lifted the spirits of close to 100 people as a special Thanksgiving Day meal gave a helping hand to those in need or to who had nowhere to go."

"The Elks celebrated Veterans Day for 2009 on Nov. 12, its second event of the year for local veterans. Nearly 100 veterans were honored by their family and the Los Baños Elks during the annual luncheon."

"Board of Education member Andrew DePalma appears to be the target of a state investigation into possible stolen gaming money from the West Haven Elks Lodge, according to documents."

"IDAHO FALLS - Charity events could be seen throughout Eastern Idaho Saturday, including at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls. The 2nd Annual Artisans Giving Back event was held at the venue on Elva Street across from the Pinecrest Golf Course. Proceeds from the event went toward helping various local charities including The Haven Shelter, Idaho Falls Community Food Bank, and The Soup Kitchen in Idaho Falls."

IDAHO FALLS - Charity events could be seen throughout Eastern Idaho Saturday, including at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls. The 2nd Annual Artisans Giving Back event was held at the venue on Elva Street across from the Pinecrest Golf Course. Proceeds from the event went toward helping various local charities including The Haven Shelter, Idaho Falls Community Food Bank, and The Soup Kitchen in Idaho Falls.

"Members of the Kittanning Elks Lodge are hoping Eliot Ness and his Untouchables won't be bursting through their doors and raiding their speakeasy Saturday night. If they do show up, they better hope they have the correct password, or they won't be getting past the bouncers, according to Danny Shirley Jr., past exalted ruler of the Elks here."

Members of the Kittanning Elks Lodge are hoping Eliot Ness and his Untouchables won't be bursting through their doors and raiding their speakeasy Saturday night. If they do show up, they better hope they have the correct password, or they won't be getting past the bouncers, according to Danny Shirley Jr., past exalted ruler of the Elks here.

"Santa Clara Elks Lodge #2347 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently completed a special community project, distributing 1248 copies of The Best Student Dictionary to every 3rd grade student in Santa Clara Unified School District. "

Santa Clara Elks Lodge #2347 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently completed a special community project, distributing 1248 copies of The Best Student Dictionary to every 3rd grade student in Santa Clara Unified School District.

"One of Sterling's most prominent contributors to local charities may have to close the social/dining quarters of their organization. If it closes, it will take a valuable asset out of the community."

One of Sterling's most prominent contributors to local charities may have to close the social/dining quarters of their organization. If it closes, it will take a valuable asset out of the community.

"Some area residents with very giving hearts have several days making a Wausau family's dreams come true. Kristine Lippert now has a new front porch. When we were at her home earlier this summer. We showed you how hard it was for Kristine to get in and out of her home because of her poorly built ramp."

Some area residents with very giving hearts have several days making a Wausau family's dreams come true. Kristine Lippert now has a new front porch. When we were at her home earlier this summer. We showed you how hard it was for Kristine to get in and out of her home because of her poorly built ramp.

"JEROME - A memorial on Saturday honored the family of a Magic Valley man who was the first Idahoan to lose his life in the war in Afghanistan and one of two killed in action."

JEROME - A memorial on Saturday honored the family of a Magic Valley man who was the first Idahoan to lose his life in the war in Afghanistan and one of two killed in action.

"The Brigantine Elks held its third annual Striper Tournament, which was open to both surf and boat fishermen, Nov. 6-8. The tournament proceeds will be used to support Elks veterans programs."

The Brigantine Elks held its third annual Striper Tournament, which was open to both surf and boat fishermen, Nov. 6-8. The tournament proceeds will be used to support Elks veterans programs.

"FORT PIERCE - It might be a bit early to wrap your Christmas presents, but that is what Dee Konow and her Veteran's Committee were doing on Nov. 3 at Fort Pierce Elks 1520."

FORT PIERCE - It might be a bit early to wrap your Christmas presents, but that is what Dee Konow and her Veteran's Committee were doing on Nov. 3 at Fort Pierce Elks 1520.

"St. Charles Elks Lodge 690 sponsored a Law Enforcement/Firefighter of the Year Award Ceremony on Oct. 24."

"Saturday night the Mount Airy Elks Lodge #2061 took part in a long-time tradition for the Elks when it hosted a veterans appreciation dinner."

Saturday night the Mount Airy Elks Lodge #2061 took part in a long-time tradition for the Elks when it hosted a veterans appreciation dinner.

"More than a hundred Montrose residents came out to show their support and raise money for a fallen officer's family and two others injured in a July shooting. The Elks Lodge hosted a pasta dinner with donations from the community going straight to funds for the families involved in the shooting."

More than a hundred Montrose residents came out to show their support and raise money for a fallen officer's family and two others injured in a July shooting. The Elks Lodge hosted a pasta dinner with donations from the community going straight to funds for the families involved in the shooting.

The West Milford Elks Lodge 2236 held two 50-50 raffles to benefit military working dogs and on Sept. 15 they presented organizer Frank Yevchak with a $300 check to help supply our four-legged soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan with everything from Kevlar vests to toys and treats. Pictured from the left: Donna Jean Neil, Esteemed Lecturing Knight; Joe Scaparro, Trustee; Lehman Mann, Esteemed Loyal Knight; Vincent "Jim" Lupo, Esquire (PER); Frank Yevchak; Andy Saciolo, Head Trustee; Angelo Silvestri, Esteemed Leading Knight; Mary Barrett, Exalted Ruler.

"Robert Wood, Kansas Veterans Home resident, will be recognized Wednesday morning during the Today Show on the occasion of his 100th birthday. The congratulations announcement will be made at 8:30 a.m. on NBC Channel 3. Several other special events are also planned in Wood's honor. Winfield Elks Lodge 732 will be hosting a birthday party for Wood at 1 p.m. Tuesday. According to KVH social worker, Jill Hayslip, the local Elks Lodge has adopted Triplett Hall residents and provides monthly birthday parties for them."

"I want to tell all our readers about an organization that I am proud to be a member of for the past 16 years- the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Bellflower/Long Beach Lodge 888. Within the Elks organization is the ENF (Elks National Foundation). Part of the mission of the ENF is to honor the Elks' pledge to never forget our veterans."

"Local hunters have the opportunity to stretch out a helping hand to veterans in need. The Elks have begun the annual collection of deer, elk and other animal hides which will be tanned and distributed for recreational and occupational therapy throughout the Veterans Administration health-care system to OUR Disabled Veterans'. The Elks also have a program in place where tanned leather is cut and sewn into specially designed fingerless gloves, which are furnished to Veterans confined to wheelchairs to protect their hands during movement. The drive is part of a nationwide leather program that the Elks have been operating since 1948. The motto of the Elks National Veterans Service Commission is: "So long as there are Veterans, the benevolent and protective order of Elks will never forget them.""