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Lake City Elks Continue Holiday Traditions for the Community
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As they have done for more than 90 years, Lake City Elks Lodge #893 assisted the community with Christmas events. On Dec. 23, more than 50 volunteers delivered 70 turkeys and food baskets to community members. The lodge used $2,000 from its Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to purchase the nonperishable items. Pictured are members Kris Robertson; Paul Lippi Sr., Paul Lippi Jr., Kim Evans and Julie Schwarz. The 42 extra turkeys were donated to Lad’s Soup Kitchen in Lake City. On Dec. 24, the lodge hosted its annual Christmas extravaganza for 216 children, who were invited to choose some toys to take home. Santa arrived on the city’s antique firetruck.
Tallahassee Elks Celebrate Flag Day with World War II Veteran
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- Written by Tom Walden, PDD
On June 14, Tallahassee Elks Lodge held its Flag Day ceremony, which was open to the public. Bryce Thornton, on the left, is pictured with Jeff Dorband, Exalted Ruler. Thornton was the guest speaker and spoke about the importance and symbolism of the flag to him as a World War II veteran. He added that it was 79 years ago June 14 that he joined the Army. He is now 97 years old, is a 44-year lodge member and has been a life member since October 2009.
Food Pantry Receives Grants from Perry Elks Lodge
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- Written by Perry Elks
In January, Perry Lodge donated its $2500 Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to the First United Methodist Church Food Pantry.
Pictured are James Taylor, church representative, and Clayton Huff, Exalted Ruler.
Also in January, Perry Lodge shared its $3,500 Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant with the First United Methodist Church Food Pantry.
Pictured are Clayton Huff, Exalted Ruler; Kristy and Dan Anderson of First United Methodist Church; Earline Neeley, Lodge Secretary; and Kevin Cruce, lodge trustee.
Perry Elks Sponsor Participants in State and Regional Soccer Shoots
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Perry Elks Lodge #1851 sponsored two participants in the State and Southeast Regional Soccer Shoots held at the Florida Elks Youth Camp Jan. 8 and Jan. 22-23. Ada Weatherly won first place in the state contest for girls under 10 and Harper Taylor won first place in the state and regional contests for boys under 8. Harper advanced to the national contest.
Pictured are Harper Taylor and Ada Weatherly at the camp with their trophies.
North District Elks Lodges Sponsor Cornhole Tournament for Harry-Anna Trust Fund
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The lodges of the North District — Live Oak #1165, Tallahassee #937, Perry #1851 and Lake City #893 — sponsored a district cornhole tournament during the State President visit with more than 100 members in attendance Jan. 15 at Lake City Lodge. Cornhole champions, John Dill, PDD of Live Oak Lodge and Andy Buergo of Lake City Lodge donated their winnings to the Harry-Anna Fund along with the other funds raised from the tournament, totaling over $850.
Pictured are State President Susan Simonelli; John Dill, PDD; Andy Buergo of Lake City Lodge; and Dayna Miller, State Harry-Anna Trust Fund Chair.