Lake City Elks Lodge #893 donated $525 Aug. 21 as a reimbursement for the Summer Nights program, presented by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Division. This program provided a variety of family-friendly activities throughout the summer, including Friday night events with cornhole, bounce houses and more. Highlights also included the inaugural Beyond the Badge summer camp, where local teens had the opportunity to explore careers in law enforcement, and two Summer Slam basketball events for students ages 11-17. To wrap up the season, the program hosted a backpack giveaway for elementary and middle school students.
Pictured are Deputy Jillian Hodges and Corporal Kimberly Ray of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office; Pam Hartopp, Loyal Knight; and Roger Little Jr., member.