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Written by Tom Walden, PDD

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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.

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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.

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Written by Perry Elks

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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.

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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.

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Lake City Elks Lodge #893 donated $2,750 each from its Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to two organizations that provide food relief assistance for seniors and children. Columbia County Senior Services (CCSS) serves the aging population of 60+ in Columbia County with home and community-based services. Their mission is to assist these adults in maintaining their physical, mental, emotional and nutritional health needs. Backpacks For Kids is an ongoing partnership with the local chapter of Altrusa International and local elementary schools. The program provides backpacks with food for local children for the weekend. Guidance counselors in elementary schools identify students who are in need or living below poverty level. The backpacks provide the children with nonperishable, easy-to-open foods for their weekend, as most would go without food while at home due to increased financial hardships for families. Both organizations have experienced an increase in requests from those in need. Several lodge members volunteer weekly to pack and deliver the backpack food to schools.

Pictured March 17 at the check presentation to Altrusa International of Lake City, Florida, are Barbara Doonan, Altrusan; Brooke Meng, lodge member; Renee Williams, Lodge Secretary; Holly Fraizer, Altrusan; and Roberta Getzen, Altrusa President.

Pictured March 18 presenting a check to David Huckabee, Director of Columbia County Senior Services, are Renee Williams, Lodge Secretary; Stanley Cox, PDD, Lodge Treasurer; Judy Harden, Lodge Chaplain; Stephanie Bennett, Elk-Mates Chaplain; Chris Williams, lodge trustee; and Bruce Desoe, lodge member.