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"Joyce Lebrun didn't believe it when she heard the Elks would be giving away clothing Saturday. "There had to be something, admission, something," she said. "But it was for real. I couldn't believe it." Her sister Shirley Plante had difficulty believing it, too. "There are some good people," she said. "

"Joyce Lebrun didn't believe it when she heard the Elks would be giving away clothing Saturday.

"As volunteers prepared for games and entertainment Saturday at the Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp, Terri Daniels had much to celebrate. Advertisement To Daniels, a camp director, it was the first time the four-day event was held in the fall. For 48 years, the camp for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities has only been held during the summer."

As volunteers prepared for games and entertainment Saturday at the Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp, Terri Daniels had much to celebrate. Advertisement To Daniels, a camp director, it was the first time the four-day event was held in the fall. For 48 years, the camp for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities has only been held during the summer.

"Social clubs such as the Elks and Moose have long been mainstays in Franklin County communities, providing cheap meals and drinks for members and, at times, the community at large, and using profits from activities such as small games of chance to support community projects. "

Social clubs such as the Elks and Moose have long been mainstays in Franklin County communities, providing cheap meals and drinks for members and, at times, the community at large, and using profits from activities such as small games of chance to support community projects.

"We're pretty sure that Bill Richards didn't set out to win awards when he started his community service work more than 40 years ago. Like many others who give their time to benefit others in the community in which they live, Richards just wants to make life a little better."

"Wahpeton youth Meshach Aho travels roughly 200 miles west each summer to visit a camp that helps him feel at ease. Aho recently returned from Camp Grassick, a Dawson, N.D.-based site operated by the Elks of North Dakota that welcomes physically and mentally disabled campers statewide. Youth get additional help in speech, language and other problem areas during two summer sessions."

"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."

"In Monday's Minneapolis Star Tribune Business section, the Oct. 5, 2009, filing of bankruptcy proceedings for Albert Lea Lodge No. 813 of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Albert Lea, Minn., "

In Monday's Minneapolis Star Tribune Business section, the Oct. 5, 2009, filing of bankruptcy proceedings for Albert Lea Lodge No. 813 of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Albert Lea, Minn.,

"This Sunday, October 18 at 10am, Project Church is moving to our new home at the Elks Theatre in downtown Rapid City and we want you to join us. This move signifies a new chapter in the story of Project Church. One year ago we began gathering at Alternative Fuel Coffee House in hopes of creating a community where people who are exploring the Christian faith can belong before they believe and where believers can grow in their relationship with God and be in community with one another."

This Sunday, October 18 at 10am, Project Church is moving to our new home at the Elks Theatre in downtown Rapid City and we want you to join us. This move signifies a new chapter in the story of Project Church. One year ago we began gathering at Alternative Fuel Coffee House in hopes of creating a community where people who are exploring the Christian faith can belong before they believe and where believers can grow in their relationship with God and be in community with one another.

"Milton Creagh, the Elks National Spokesman on drug awareness spoke to students from Jamestown, Prairie Home, Bunceton and Jefferson Junior High, Columbia, at Jamestown C-1 School Wednesday, Oct. 7."

Milton Creagh, the Elks National Spokesman on drug awareness spoke to students from Jamestown, Prairie Home, Bunceton and Jefferson Junior High, Columbia, at Jamestown C-1 School Wednesday, Oct. 7.

"EVERETT - Whenever work takes truck driver Bob Walsh out of town, he knows he'll find a hot meal and a friendly smile at any Elks lodge. A member of the Everett Elks, Walsh joined hundreds of Elks from all over the state on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the new home of Lodge No. 479."

EVERETT - Whenever work takes truck driver Bob Walsh out of town, he knows he'll find a hot meal and a friendly smile at any Elks lodge. A member of the Everett Elks, Walsh joined hundreds of Elks from all over the state on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the new home of Lodge No. 479.

"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."

"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."

"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.

"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."

"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."

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

"As it marks 50 years of fraternity and public service, Princeton Elks Lodge No. 2129 is getting a makeover."

"As the buses filled with veterans pulled up to the Braintree Elks Lodge Tuesday evening, Georgia Pratt and her 30-plus volunteers were more than ready for them."

"A Swedish man who was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife has been cleared after police decided the culprit was most likely an elk. According to reports, Ingemar Westlund found the dead body of his wife Agneta by a lake in September last year. He was immediately arrested and held in police custody for 10 days. However, the case has now finally been dropped after forensic analysis found elk hair and saliva on his wife's clothing."