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Inverness Lodge Adopts a Tree with Citrus County Parks and Rec
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- Written by Jan Belland
Four-year trustee, Juanita Emrich, and PER Mike Orndorff represented Inverness Lodge in the decoration of a Christmas tree as part of the adopt-a-tree initiative under the direction of the Citrus County Parks and Recreation.
Inverness Lodge Hosts Hoop Shoot Contest
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- Written by Jan Belland
Inverness Lodge held its 2018-2019 Hoop Shoot contest Dec. 15 at the Inverness Middle School gym. There were 25 contestants representing Hernando, Central Ridge, Floral City, Pleasant Grove and Forest Ridge elementary schools and Inverness Middle School. Winners were Noah Meyer, boys ages 8-9; Rohan Patel, boys ages 10-11; Mark Covino, boys ages 12-13; Kasidee Florio, girls ages 8-9; Bryleigh Florio, girls ages 10-11; and Jenna Anderson, girls ages 12-13. Winners advance to the district competition in Tavares.
Inverness and West Citrus Lodges Host Party for CCFPA
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- Written by Inverness Elks
On Dec. 16, Inverness and West Citrus lodges hosted a holiday party for the children and foster families of the Citrus County Foster Parent Association. This is the fourth year that these lodges have completed the event. West Citrus Lodge provided the venue and the dinner; Inverness Lodge used the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to purchase gifts for the children. Inverness Lodge also provided the entertainment. Herbie Yates served as DJ, Mike Souci debuted as Santa and Jan Belland was Mrs. Claus. Tonya DeRose worked her magic with professional face-painting. Elk volunteers from both lodges worked diligently to make sure the families and children had a great holiday event.
Eustis Elks have Special Guests at Children's Christmas Party
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- Written by Eustis Elks
On Dec. 15, Eustis Lodge held a Christmas party for Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services patients and others. Children made crafts and had fun on wooden horses. Bill Hall read “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Santa Claus and his elf came to hand out gifts, and characters from the Star Wars movies took pictures with the guests.
Officers who were Fired upon Honored by Ocala Elks
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- Written by Tracy Stockel
At Ocala Lodge’s monthly first responders appreciation dinner, Exalted Ruler, Mike Miller, and Loyal Knight, Captain Mike Rolls, presented Belleview officers Stephan Michaelides and Casey Polidori with awards. These officers responded to a call and were fired upon. They immediately took up tactical positions to engage the shooter. The shooter took his own life as the officers approached him. It is said that courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to act in the face of it.
Officers Stephan Michaelides, with his wife, Lupe, and Casey Polidori, with his fiancé, Amy, receive awards from Ocala Lodge for their courage under fire.