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"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.""

"Folks got together at the Elks Lodge in Bangor Thursday evening for the 8th annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction. Several area restaurants donated food for the event. There was also a live and silent auction."

"STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Eleven sailors and 11 Marines from the USS New York were recognized by the Greenridge Elks Lodge last night for the sacrifices they've made in serving their country. The USS New York -- the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship -- is special in that its bow is forged with 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the Twin Towers. Having arrived in Manhattan on Monday, the ship is being formally commissioned today."

"A Halloween party late Friday night erupted into chaos and resulted in the shooting of a 21-year-old woman. The incident began at about 10:30 p.m. at the Elk's Lodge No. 559 at 2850 Redwood St., Vallejo Lt. Lee Horton said. The lodge had rented out the location to a group for a paid-admission Halloween party, Horton said. The promoter of the event had told members of the lodge that the event "

"Sierra Vista Elks recognized local law enforcement officers and firefighters at a dinner on Friday. Approximately 90 members and guests attended the event. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Law Enforcement Officers: Darryl Scott of the Sierra Vista Police Department, Carlos Diaz of the Arizona Department of Public Safety and Detective Curtis Wilkins of the Cochise County Sheriff's Department. Firefighters who received certificates were Roque Segura of Fry Fire Department, Capt. Dave Wilcox of the Sierra Vista Fire Department and Daniel Rasmussen of Fort Huachuca Fire. "

"Families found fun and fright Friday night at Elks Lodge 683 with its fifth annual Soggy Bottom House of Horrors. Proceeds support the lodge's charities. "I've been coming up here for three years," said Skylar Starr, 10, who braved the dark halls of the haunted house without screaming. "I come back because it changes a little bit every year. It's still scary and fun.""

"Present and past officers on Thursday described the reasons for the bankruptcy of the Albert Lea Elks Lodge as "the perfect storm" with many elements:"

Present and past officers on Thursday described the reasons for the bankruptcy of the Albert Lea Elks Lodge as "the perfect storm" with many elements:

"On October 1st, the Groton and Willimantic Elks, gifted eight computers, and two laser printers to the Adult Computer Learning Center at the Groton Senior Center, temporarily housed at the Noank School. Computer classes are offered to seniors, so updated machines are greatly appreciated to further knowledge. To date, the joint venture between Willimantic and Groton Lodges has also donated over 60 computers to local police and fire departments."

On October 1st, the Groton and Willimantic Elks, gifted eight computers, and two laser printers to the Adult Computer Learning Center at the Groton Senior Center, temporarily housed at the Noank School. Computer classes are offered to seniors, so updated machines are greatly appreciated to further knowledge. To date, the joint venture between Willimantic and Groton Lodges has also donated over 60 computers to local police and fire departments.