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Lake City Elks Participate in 200th Founders Day Event
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On Nov. 20, Lake City Elks Lodge #893 promoted its drug awareness program at Columbia County’s 200th anniversary Founders Day event. There were more than 1,000 children and families engaged in games and activities throughout the day, and Elroy the Elk was in attendance to greet the children.
Pictured are members John Smith, Elroy the Elk (Bill Roberts) and Dr. Christopher Esing, Founders Day chair.
Perry Elks Help Purchase New Freezer for Taylor Senior Citizen Center
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In early December, Perry Lodge donated $3,000 to the Taylor Senior Citizens Center (TSCC) to help in the replacement cost of their walk-in freezer.
Pictured are Earline Neely, Lodge Secretary; Bill Brynes, member; Fonda Neel, Esquire; and Diane Landry, TSCC Director.
Perry Elks Lodge Sponsors Cub Scout Troop
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In October, Perry Elks Lodge #1851 began sponsoring “A New Beginning” Cub Scout Troop 603, which held its first meeting at the old Boy Scout Troop 600 facility in Perry, Florida. The lodge sponsors the facility for their meetings and offers financial support.
Pictured Oct. 15 are Dan and Daniel Cassel; Jesse and Jameson Young; Adrienne, Catalina and Desmond Tish; Levi, Pierce and Jackson Lowry; and Brian Tish, cubmaster.
Perry Elks Lodge Hosts Soccer Shoot
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On Oct. 16, Perry Elks Lodge #1851 held its Soccer Shoot at the lodge.
Pictured are Yancie Brannen, Lodge Soccer Shoot Chair, with the following winners: girls under 12 — Missy Sunderland, first place; Elizah Freeman, second place; boys under 12 — Trey Lytle, first place; Nolan Amman, second place; girls under 14 — Autumn Young, first place; boys under 14 — Evan Blanton, first place; Bain Brannen, second place; girls under 16 — Hannah Cruce, first place; Faith Gray, second place; and boys under 16 — Landen Patrick, first place.
Perry Lady Elks Support Lodge Scholarship Fund
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The Perry Lady Elks raised $1,310 for the lodge scholarship fund from a bake sale held at the lodge. Pictured April 13 are Clayton Huff, Exalted Ruler, accepting the check from Darnell McLeod, Lady Elks President, and Carol Cruce, Lady Elks Treasurer.