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Assistant Principals, Peggy Gilbert and Ray Ann Mitchell, Principal Scott Atkins, and Christina Kramer, Parent Involvement Volunteer Coordinator, accept donations from Judy Osgood (fourth from left) on behalf of Zephyrhills Lodge. The donation included 19 fleece hoodies for the girls and 23 fleece hoodies for the boys as well as some backpacks.

 

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Zephyrhills Lodge also donated 43 children’s fleece hoodies and 16 backpacks to Woodlands Elementary School.

 

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On Sunday, May 6, 40 seniors from Crystal River and Lecanto high schools and about 150 family members gathered at West Citrus Elks Lodge #2693 for the annual Elks scholarship dinner. The students and their families were treated to dinner followed by an awards presentation. Each was chosen by their respective school as a male or female student of the month throughout the school year. The students were individually introduced with a synopsis of their accomplishments including grades, volunteering and extracurricular activities and were awarded a plaque. After all were introduced, the top two male and female students from each school were presented with a $1,000-scholarship from West Citrus Lodge. Pictured are Vu Pham, Krystina DeSomma, Alexis Duncun and Colton Gonsisko.

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Zephyrhills Elks Lodge #2731 conducted their kickoff meeting for the Feed the Kids program. Many families do not have the resources to provide healthy meals during the summer months when school is not in session, so the Elks welcome them at the lodge. There the Elks read to the children and help them find books to borrow for the week. The lodge is in dire need of new or mildly used books for the children to read and take home. They can always use volunteers to assist with the children and the program in general. They partner with other fabulous organizations including Thomas Promise and East Pasco Meals on Wheels for their food for the children, and the Zephyrhills police and fire departments and the Pasco County Sheriff participate with the children.