Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: July/August 2016

Features

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Trains, Treasures, Trails, and Troops: Roanoke Valley, Virginia's Blue Ridge, by Patricia Ann McNair

The Roanoke Valley of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains is a place of peaks, waterways, charming towns, and welcoming people.

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Elks GER Ronald Hicks Goes to Washington, by Shawn S. Bullard

In Washington, GER Hicks emphasized the Elks' strong commitment to drug abatement programs and to helping veterans.

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The Pony Express--Dashing Bravely into History, by Nancy K. Williams

For the nineteen months that the Pony Express existed, its riders braved many dangers to deliver the mail.

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Elks Drug Awareness Program

Elks spread their drug awareness message by honoring police officers and giving antidrug literature to children.

Departments

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Travels of the GER

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It's Your Business, by William J. Lynott

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Healthline, by Elizabeth A Reid, MD

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News of the Lodge

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Elks National Veterans Service Commission

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Elks National Foundation

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State Major Project