Local Elks receive $2,500 grant

The local Elks Lodge has received a $2,500 grant from its national organization, which will in turn be distributed to local causes.

Lodge #1595 met its per-member fundraising goals through member contributions and gaming earnings last year, which entitled it to a Gratitude Grant through the Elks National Foundation. Grants vary from $2,000 to $2,500, and are meant to support local charitable activities.

Lodge secretary Shirley

Clark explained Wrangells grant will be split between four causes, with $625 going to each. Benefitting from the disbursement will be the lunch and dinner

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