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"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.

Sorry to hear of this lodge closing its building. Wasn't that many years ago that this place was rocking. Wonder what happened?

"MILTON - An institution which has served the Milton area for nearly 100 years is closing its doors."

"MILTON - An institution which has served the Milton area for nearly 100 years is closing its doors."

"NORWICH - With the loss of its charter awaiting an appeal, local Elk's Lodge #1222 "

" Pumpkin patch chairman and Gaylord Elks officer Joe Hojna said close to 1,000 pumpkins were given away to area children Saturday at the Gaylord Elks 9th Annual Pumpkin Patch held at the lodge Saturday afternoon."

Pumpkin patch chairman and Gaylord Elks officer Joe Hojna said close to 1,000 pumpkins were given away to area children Saturday at the Gaylord Elks 9th Annual Pumpkin Patch held at the lodge Saturday afternoon.

WAYNESBORO, PA - The longest running club in Waynesboro is expected to close on Sunday. The Elks Club opened more than 100 years ago, but officials say they've recently been faced with financial issues and declining membership. The club once had more than 1,100 members, but there's currently less than

suspended again. 1100 members?

"Lima Elks Lodge"

1100 members?

Odd.. I wonder if the news of this questionable decision on elks.org caused someone to rethink the closing. If one checks quidestar for the lodge's financials one would see that they were in above average shape.

I figured it wouldn't be long before some of the long time members would express their concern.

good for them

There is no doubt this lodge was improperly closed and the sponsor and DD exceeded their authority. If a Lodge officer did something like this he'd be expelled. Shouldn't the same happen to others..regardless of their stature in the organization? Hopefully, this lodge will weather the grievous injury inflicted upon it. Renters will not cancel, others will move to support the lodge and members will step up to help. Let's hope so anyway.

"LANCASTER -- The local Elks lodge was closed and its charter revoked because of financial problems that included failing to pay bills. The club's finances were among the reasons cited in a letter, obtained by the Eagle-Gazette, sent to lodge members by Elks Grand Lodge. The letter was written and signed by Grand Exalted Ruler James Nichelson."

"PITTSBURG - Despite opposition from some residents and city officials, Elks members here may soon be able to stay at their watering hole a bit later on weekends. This week, the Planning Commission approved a resolution extending hours of operation for Elks Lodge No. 1474 at 200 Marina Blvd. until midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Closing time is currently 10:30 p.m."

"iberty Theatre's past became part of its future Saturday. Eighty-seven seats at the La Grande Elks Lodge, which had been taken out of Liberty Theatre after it closed about 50 years ago, were moved back to the site of the old movie house Saturday morning. "

The News Tribune has confirmed that members of Tacoma Elks #174 last night approved the sale of its property at South 23rd and Union streets. A few weeks ago, we reported that the lodge turned down Wal-Mart's bid to buy the 17-acre property but that the group was close to an agreement with another developer.

FAIRMONT - Elks lodges in each state of the union sponsor what they call a "major project." For more than 60 years in the state of West Virginia, this project has been to host two camps for individuals with disabilities - one in the northern part of the state and one in the southern part. "The goal of the camp is to give these individuals the chance to have as close of a normal camping experience as possible," said Taffy Hower, director of the northern camp, held this week at Camp Muffly in Morgantown. The 48 participants are involved with typical camp activities such as swimming and basketball as well as different crafts. One craft, however, has a special purpose. Throughout the week, those involved with the camp work to create a quilt. Later on in the year, the quilt is raffled off by the Elks lodges to raise money for the following year's camp.

Wal-Mart recently offered to buy the Tacoma Elks' property at S. 23rd Streets and Union, but the organization turned down the retail giant's bid. "Wal-Mart was one of the bidders -- but I won't take that one," Gary Gaimbrone said Wednesday. Gaimbrone is the Tacoma Elks' special representative and is in charge of the lodge, including the property's sale. Gaimbrone said Wal-Mart's bid was close in price to the one he plans on presenting to the membership. "The problem with Wal-Mart is that they have too long of a contingency period," Gaimbrone said, adding that he was concerned the company would come back with a lower bid during that time period.

Elks honored at installation event NASHUA - The Nashua Lodge of Elks 720, an 800-member Nashua-based fraternal organization, closed out its 2008-09 lodge year with the announcement and presentation of its three annual coveted awards. Sherrie Michalewicz was named the recipient of the Elk of the Year award for her contributions to the lodge's successful social activities, children's parties and the betterment of the Nashua Lodge of Elks 270.