Twenty years ago PDDGER Hal Steffes visited a Masonic Lodge in Michigan and saw what a beautiful program they had for mentally and physically challenged children, young adults, siblings under 10 years of age and their parents. He was so impressed, he brought the idea back to his Elks Lodge, where it has continued for the past two decades. ...more

November 28, 2007

Astride a '98 Harley Heritage Springer with an overtly male toy flamingo tied to the back, Ellie Mae Daniels makes quite a statement on the road. ...more

November 26, 2007

PINELLAS PARK - Astride a '98 Harley Heritage Springer with an overtly male toy flamingo tied to the back, Ellie Mae Daniels makes quite a statement on the road. ...more

November 25, 2007

SEBRING –– Maybe Shaquille O'Neal could arrange to come to the Heartland to take some free throw lessons from the youngsters that participated in Saturday's Sebring Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot competition. The annual event, which continues to grow in popularity, attracted 27 youngsters, ages 8-13, who competed at Sebring Middle School. The winners of each age group advanced to the regional competition, which will be held in Lake Placid in January. Finishing first in the girls 8-9 division was Hanna Reppert and placing second was Ezire Pringle. In the girls 10-11 age group, Micaela Devane came in first, while Rebecca McKenzie placed second and Niesha Brown came in third place. ...more

November 20, 2007

William Andrew "Andy" Mueller, a partner in an accounting firm with a client list that includes the Florida Strawberry Festival and city government, died in a Nov. 9 car accident in Alabama. ...more

November 17, 2007

PLANT CITY - There will be a funeral Thursday for William Andrew "Andy" Mueller, a Plant City accountant who died in an auto accident in Alabama on Friday. ...more

November 14, 2007

On Thursday, Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520 in Hudson hosted its annual Halloween party for handicapped people in west Pasco and Hernando counties. ...more

October 26, 2007

Camp Bayou, 315 S. Tamiami Trail, will offer its Family Naturalist Program at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3. The program is free and open to the public. ...more

October 17, 2007

At this year's Department of Florida Marine Corps League conference in New Port Richey, the Holiday Marine Corps Detachment 567 distributed two tricycles to girls with special needs. ...more

October 17, 2007

BROOKSVILLE - The Third annual Hernando County community Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Elks Lodge, 14494 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. The event is free. ...more

October 1, 2007