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"Horseheads, N.Y. - Christmas came a little early to members of the Army's 827 Engineer Company. The company, along with their family, got together Sunday to celebrate Christmas together before shipping out to Afghanistan."

"For the eighth year local police officers and the Cops for Kids organization are making Christmas a little brighter for underprivileged youths in Iroquois County."

"wanted to share with you the generosity, compassion and support we found in the Lake Sammamish Elks Lodge No. 1843. Our coworker's wife was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer. Because of her inability t"

"In its early years, the all-male membership of the Redondo Beach Elks Lodge held court inside a brick building that sat in the shadow of the famed Hotel Redondo. "

"Sacramento's legendary Top of the Town lounge could be returning to the penthouse of the downtown Elks Building after an absence of more than 40 years."

"An Arizona Republic investigation found that since January, police have been called more than 50 times to the William H. Patterson Improved and Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World at 1007 S. Seventh Ave. That includes a Nov. 7 incident in which police officers found after-hours drinking violations, according to state records. "

"In what is likely one of the toughest economic climates in most people's lifetime, many families are struggling to put food on the table. And that could make it difficult for some folks to give thanks this year around their holiday table."

"BERGEN -- An annual tradition of giving continues at Byron-Bergen Elementary School, thanks to the generosity of members of the Brockport Elks Lodge 2110. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has donated a number of dictionaries to the third-graders in Byron Bergen through The Dictionary Project."

"PRESCOTT - Fortunately for the Elks Opera House, the workmen of days-gone-by usually took the most expedient route in their renovations."

The 469 roomy seats, original wood floors, large screen, good acoustics and balcony create a vision for Stefan Klosowski. Perhaps the historic Elks Theatre in Middletown could be something like the Allen Theatre in Annville or the Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg, holding plays and musical recitals, said Klosowski, director of the Greater Middletown Economic Development Corp. Maybe some smaller screens could show independent films upstairs? What about an art gallery and an attached coffee shop?

"The Grand Haven City Beach was filled with swimmers Friday afternoon - at least temporarily - despite air temperatures being in the upper 30s and water temperatures in the 40s. "

"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."

"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."

"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.