Author: Larry Bouchard

The St. Albans Elk’s Lodge Local Hoop Shoot was held on Saturday, December 1st at BFA St. Albans.

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The St. Albans Elk’s Lodge Local Hoop Shoot was held on Saturday, December 1st at BFA St. Albans.  The following participants will be moving on to compete at the District Level at North Country High School on Sat. January 5th. 8/9 girls Annalise Robtoy (Enosburg), 10/11 girls  Cassidy Blaney-Feeley (Enosburg), 12/13 girls Madison Carey (Sheldon), 12/13 boys Braedan Caldwell (Bakersfield), 10/11 boys Carson Neveau (St. Albans Town), 8/9 boys Brady Toof (Fairfield)

The 2nd and 3rd place winners from the divisions were 8/9 girls 2nd Luca Boyeau (St. Albans City),3rd Madelyn Skar (Bakersfield) 8/9 boys 2nd Aiden Lauxman (Enosburg), 3rd Daniel Martel (Swanton), 10/11 girls 2nd Abbey Demar (St. Albans Town), 3rd Ava Giroux (St. Albans City), 10/11 boys 2nd Andrew Corbiere(St. Albans City), 3rd Gavin Nichols (Swanton), 12/13 girls 2nd Sydney Preseau (St. Albans Town) 3rd Hannah Branon(Fairfield), 12/13 boys 2nd Marc Bechard (Swanton), 3rd Braedan Caldwell  (Bakersfield).  Thanks to the following volunteers: Joe and Margaret Montcalm, Sandy Bracey, Ed Morgan, Gerald Bailey, Laurie Boudreau, Robin Trombley, Harry Gleim, Cathy Moss, Mary Brouillette, Gloria Bronson, Abigail Paquette, Lee Paquette, Tamara Gagne, Ann Sargent, Bruce Pelletier, Diane Crawford, Al Teague, Cheryl Teague, Madison Gagne, Arianna Bourdeau, Steve Wry, and Dan Ploof.

First place winners – left to right: Annalise Robtoy (Enosburg), Cassidy Blaney-Feeley (Enosburg), Madison Carey (Sheldon), Ethan White (City), Carson Neveau (SATEC), and Brody Toof (Fairfield)

News items submitted by Mary Brouillette.

Newport Elks Lodge #2155 held their local hoop shoot Dec 1, 2018 at NCUHS.

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Newport Elks Lodge #2155 held their local hoop shoot Dec. 1,2018 at NCUHS.
Below are the pictures of the winners


Back row: Steve Edgerley, Local Chairman Reid Burke, Joe Young, Derick Brow, Brandon Wells, Brian  Hilliker, Peter Ramsdell Leading Knight
Front row: Sophie Corkins, Abby Jacobs, Ava Patten, Zack Fortin, Elijah Baker and Wyatt Driscoll.
Ava Patten and Zack Fortin will advance to the District Contest on Jan. 5th at NCUHS

Back:  Steve Edgerley, Local Chair Reid Burke, Bryce, Peter Ramsdell Leading Knight
Front:  Abby Geoffrey, Jorja Kinney, Parish Weikel, Kamryn Huntington, Trent Ellie, Aiden Snay.
Parish Weikel and Kamryn Huntington will advance to the District contest on Jan. 5 th at NCUHS

 

 

Back:  Steve Edgerley Lodge Chair, Brett ROY, Kevin Lantagne, Jacob Kocis, Bailey Carter, Peter Ramsdell Leading Knight
Front:  Makayla Malshuk, Josie Fortin, Kaylee Sargent, Jeffrey St. Onge, Hayden Bolivian, Avery Grant.
Kaylee Sargent and Jeffrey St. Onge will advance to the District contest on Jan. 5 th at NCUHS

A big thank you to the Varisty Basketball player, Coach John Gunn and manager Reid Burke for all their help with the contest

News item submitted by Steve Edgerley.

 

2018 Veterans Day Lunch with the 4th graders

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As a lodge we are very fortunate that Peaches Hart (PER) helps us deploy an ENF grant and deliver to the children a very thoughtful learning experience.  Each year she gets the 4th grade classes in Molly Stark elementary together and has them learn patriotic songs, then brings them to the Veterans Home and Bennington Project independence to present the show.  These kids practice for months to get the songs down devoting many hours of hard work.  We also supply each child a sweatshirt containing the Elks logo in either Red, White or Blue as a badge of honor.

This year we continued a tradition started last year by hosting these students at our lodge for a lunch between performances.  Our volunteers prepared hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries for these hungry students.  With the assistance of Bill Bryan (PER, PDD) we were able to deliver our national drug awareness materials with a short speech.  We were then treated a special musical performance by the students.  We would like to thank the members of our lodge for continuing to support such a worthwhile program for the local children.

 

News item submitted by Kelly Kervan

Fraternal News Barre Elks Donates $500 to Meals on Wheels

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Bob Woodard, Director of the City Hotel Cafe’ Mealsite and the Galley Catering a check for $500 to benefit the Meals and Wheels program in the Barre Community.   The funds were awarded to the lodge by the Elks National Foundation as part of the Anniversary Grant.  For information on the Meals on Wheels Program, please contact Bob at 802-479-9175.  For information on Barre Elks programs or membership, contact the Lodge at 479-9522
 
Pictured:  Barb Watters, Barre Lodge Exalted Ruler, Bob Woodard and Cindy Wedding ENF Chair.
 
News item submitted by Barb Watters.

Vermont Elks Association members visit the VA Hospital

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Members of Burlington, Montpelier, Barre and Bellows Falls Elks Lodges visited Veterans at the VA hospital to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the BPOE.  Toiletries, blankets, t-shirts, gloves, games, cards, and supplies were donated to Veterans in attendance and on other floors.  The group enjoyed pizza and cake together in celebration.

 
 
From L to R:  DDGER North Fred Dusablon, Army National Guard Veteran Thomas and VEA State President Rocky Putnam.
 
From L to R:  Army Veteran Jeff, Navy Veteran Gary and Elk member Beth Dusablon.
 
From L to R:  Army National Guard Veteran Thomas, Veteran Vincent, retired guide dog Hamlet and Elks member Terry Paine.  

SPRINGFIELD ELKS LODGE #1560 WINTER COAT & SWEATER DRIVE

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  Recently, Springfield Elks Lodge #1560 had a Winter Coat and Sweater Drive through their members to aid the Vt. Veteran’s Place for Homeless Veteran’s in Northfield, Vt. 
    In September the Springfield Elks awarded a $1500 Elks National Anniversary Grant marking the 150 Year Anniversary of the founding of the Elks in 1868 to this very fine place in Northfield.
 
    According to Karen Boyce, the Administrative Manager of the home, the building was built in 1854 as a private residence for 100 years.  In 1936 it became the Northfield Hospital until a new hospital was built in 1966 and the home became a Nursing home for ten years.   From the late 70’s until 2005 it was an assisted living home.  Then for three years until 2008 it was empty before the VA Hospital made it into a home for Homeless Veterans in 2009.  All donations of money goes directly to a a Donation Fund at the VA Hospital, then that money is disbursed back to the home for funding their food and other supplies needed to run the home. 
 
    All items donated to the The Vet’s Place in Northfield, are dry cleaned, folded and labeled by size and put on shelves in their inventory room for the Vet’s to look over and choose what they would like to wear.
 
    Springfield Elks Lodge’s Veteran’s Chair person is Past Exalted Ruler Vicki Siliski who searches for Veteran’s causes to be served.  Over the years, the Lodge has directed funds to the Old Soldiers Home in Bennington, Vt., and to the VA Hospital in White River Jct., Vt., and donated to the Annual Vet’s dinner put on locally.
 
 
Shown is Karen Boyce, Administrative Manager of The Veteran’s Place in Northfield, Vt. with Vicki Siliski Past Exalted Ruler and Eugene Siliski, both of Springfield Elks Lodge.  Notice on the table the coats and sweaters the members donated to the home for Homeless Vet’s, and the shelves full of other clothing for the Vet’s.
 
News item submitted by Mike Gunn.

Barre Elks present check to benefit the Cornerstone Field

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Barre Elks presented a check for $445 to Rich McSheffrey to benefit  Cornerstone Field.  The funds were proceeds from the First Annual Barre Elks Disc golf tournament organized and chaired by Rick Garibaldi of Barre Elks.   The funds will be used toward the restoration of the field, where Rick once played ball with his friends.   Cornerstone Field’s Fund raising organizers, state:  “Every child in this city deserves the right to be able to experience all of the amazing things that the game of baseball has to offer. With your help we will raise the funds to insure that our local children have the opportunity to play in a safe, fun, well coached and organized sport without needing all of the financial resources that are often required to be a part of an activity that offers similar resources. Our Cornerstone vision is to give every kid the opportunity to thrive regardless of their ability or social status. …”

Rich McSheffrey and ER Barb Watters.

News item submitted by Barb Watters.

St. Albans Elks Lodge Dictionary Project

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Back row: Sandy Bracey Chairperson of the Dictionary Project, Front row: L-R Logan, Tatam, Kambee, Grace & Zach

These St. Albans Town School Students were 5 of 631 third grade students in Franklin County who received Dictionaries from the St. Albans Elks Lodge.  Thank you, Sandy and Ed Bracey for delivering all dictionaries to the students.

News item provided by Deb Chevrier.

 

Barre and Montpelier Lodges co=host a First Responder Dinner

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Barre Lodge and Montpelier Lodge Co-Hosted  a First Responder Dinner at our Lodge on September 26.   Co-Chairs Patty Ristau and Kathy McNally delivered invitations to police, fire and EMT units  throughout the community.  Unfortunately, several on-call responders  weren’t able to stay for the group photo.  Our guest enjoyed a roast pork dinner  served by Montpelier Elk Members, and each attending department received a certificate presented by Exalted Rulers Barb Watters (Barre) and Lisa Dilena (Montpelier) .  In addition, door prizes were awarded, donated by Ladder One, Blue Cross Blue Shield, members of Montpelier Elks and from each Lodge .     Elks are proud to recognize those who serve our communities.

News item submitted by Barb Watters.