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Lake Okeechobee Elks Host Fishing and Water Safety Day
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Lake Okeechobee Elks Lodge #2871 hosted a fun day at the Agri-civic Center Feb. 29. The event was called Cops and Bobbers and was all about safety, learning and fun. Local off-duty law enforcement from Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC), Okeechobee Sheriff's Office and Okeechobee City Police Department joined the kids for some fun and learning. FWC instructed the kids how to properly wear the life preservers they were given and discussed when they should be wearing the preserver. Then each child was gifted a rod and reel, small tackle box, and the basic tackle with which to fish. The officers each took three to four kids and showed them how to tie the hook, place the sinker and attach the bobber. There were prizes for the biggest fish, smallest fish and most fish caught. After the catch and release, the officers, kids, some of the parents, and Elks volunteers enjoyed some conversation and dined on hamburgers, hot dogs and sides provided by the Elks and prepared by David Drawdy.
Clewiston Elks Host Pinewood Derby
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Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 charters Pack 157 and hosted their Pinewood Derby the first weekend in March; the winners advanced to the district race.
Clewiston Elks Participate in County Fair
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Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 sponsored a booth at this year’s Hendry County Fair Feb. 11-16, providing flyers and handouts to highlight the many activities and charitable causes supported by the Elks each year. Elroy was popular among the kids and young adults and many stopped to say hello. Membership applications were given to those who expressed a desire to become involved and six new Elks were initiated Feb. 26.
Jupiter Lodge Participates in Angel Tree for Children's Christmases
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On Dec. 14, Jupiter Lodge House Committee members Susan Aubrey, Robyn Hammond, Alma Foreman and Maryann Wnukowski along with other members and volunteers assisted 104 local children in need including some who are homeless this holiday season with the lodge’s annual Angel Tree. Members went shopping and provided clothes, toys, books and bicycles to the children to help make some of their wishes come true. Deliveries took place Dec. 16-20.
West Palm Beach Lodge Replaces School's Thanksgiving Sponsor
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On Nov. 18, West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 donated $500 and 31 turkeys to Greenacres Elementary after their Thanksgiving sponsor dropped out. Pictured are Alphonse Lindor, teacher; Deborah McNichols, principal; Karen Ebenhack, treasurer; Staci McGuire-Callovi, teacher; James Barie of Boca Raton Lodge; and Elaine Maes-Morey, Leading Knight.