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Calendar Winners for October
| DATE | TICKET | NAME | AMOUNT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 195 | Rory O'Conner | $ 25.00 | Bidd-Saco | ||
| 2 | 1448 | Linda Ward | $ 25.00 | Bangor | ||
| 3 | 1256 | Carol Russell | $ 25.00 | Bangor | ||
| 4 | 1814 | Tim Soucie | $ 25.00 | Gardiner | ||
| 5 | 338 | David Whalen | $ 50.00 | Ellsworth | ||
| 6 | 648 | Belinda Daucette | $ 50.00 | Old Town | ||
| 7 | 211 | Janice Gilbert | $ 25.00 | Bidd-Saco | ||
| 8 | 698 | Carl Smith | $ 25.00 | Portland | ||
| 9 | 840 | Michelle Parent | $ 25.00 | Sanford | ||
| 10 | 181 | Tina Savoy | $ 25.00 | Bidd-Saco | ||
| 11 | 538 | Lynn Nicholson | $ 25.00 | Millinocket | ||
| 12 | 579 | Mike Delong | $ 50.00 | Millinocket | ||
| 13 | 1381 | Laura York | $ 50.00 | Bangor | ||
| 14 | 786 | Tim Brown | $ 100.00 | Rockland | ||
| 15 | 221 | Karen Dennehy | $ 25.00 | Bidd-Saco | ||
| 16 | 1706 | Elaine Strout | $ 25.00 | Bangor | ||
| 17 | 1415 | Debbie LoGiudice | $ 25.00 | Bangor | ||
| 18 | 587 | Jackie Dempsey | $ 25.00 | Millinocket | ||
| 19 | 1108 | Alyssa O'Brien | $ 50.00 | Wells | ||
| 20 | 344 | Krystal Jordan | $ 50.00 | Ellsworth | ||
| 21 | 137 | Anna Varlan | $ 25.00 | Bath | ||
| 22 | 1373 | Tracy Trecartin | $ 25.00 | Bangor | ||
| 23 | 1494 | Lorrie Parady | $ 25.00 | Augusta | ||
| 24 | 1207 | Nicole Boutin | $ 25.00 | Ellsworth | ||
| 25 | 584 | Jill Parrett | $ 25.00 | Millinocket | ||
| 26 | 1203 | Stephan Boutin | $ 50.00 | Ellsworth | ||
| 27 | 140 | Julie Campbell | $ 50.00 | Bath | ||
| 28 | 791 | Adam Lowe | $ 25.00 | Rockland | ||
| 29 | 820 | Candi Tower | $ 25.00 | Rockland | ||
| 30 | 139 | Laura & Jen Campbell | $ 25.00 | Bath | ||
| 31 | 1377 | Shron Pouliot | $ 25.00 | Bangor |
PRESQUE ISLE ELKS JUNIOR GOLF COMPLETES TENTH SUCCESSFUL SEASON
On Sunday, August 25, 2024, the Presque Isle Elks Junior Golf Program at the Presque Isle Country Club celebrated its tenth successful season with an awards banquet catered by Northern Maine Catering at the golf clubhouse.
The 2024 season began on June 2, 2024. Every Friday thereafter, youth in the program received free golf instruction from Matthew Madore, the pro at the Presque Isle Country Club. On every Sunday thereafter, weather permitting, the junior golfers
engaged in competition mentored by Presque Isle Country Club pros and parent golfers.
According to Matthew Madore, the young golfers in his program exhibited exemplary motivation to improve their golf skills, which was evident on the final Sunday of golf competition.
Madore, who is also the coach of the Presque Isle Golf Team, said, “The Presque Isle Elks Junior Golf Program has been an incredibly effective recruiting tool for the high school golf team. The success of the Presque Isle High School golf team as state champions in 2023 is irrefutable evidence of that.”
Matthew Madore has been assisted in the Junior Golf Program by his father, Barry 
Madore, who originated the Elks Junior Golf program at the Presque Isle Country Club.
The President and First Lady attend a Brunswick Prom
On Saturday, October 26, Denise and I visited the Brunswick Lodge. Unfortunately, E.R. Mike Cronin couldn’t attend due to recent surgery, however he organized a team to do a fantastic job.
Brunswick planned a prom-themed event, and we all dressed in our finest formal attire. Before dinner, we met some Lodge members in the club room. PDDGER Rod Bauer gave me a tour of the building, which, though not originally built as an Elk Lodge, boasts a fascinating history. The Lodge’s significant role in the community was evident in the club room, where they had collected candy for children, created a wish list for veterans, and displayed examples of their many good deeds.
The meal was excellent, and as is typical at Lodges, there was more food than we could eat. Pam and her team truly outdid themselves. The music was fantastic, and the DJ, who was likely not even born at our first prom, kept us entertained. We danced, chatted, and had a genuinely great time. We concluded the evening with the 11th-hour toast, and Dick and his wife chauffeured us back to the hotel.
The hotel itself was a real treat. Built around the structure of an old sea captain’s home, it was rich in history and elegantly designed. Our next visit will be to Bangor on the 9th, but before that, expect a report on the Grand Exalted Ruler’s visit.
Final Totals from the Forks
THE 4TH ANNUAL MAINE ELKS ASSOCIATION WEEKEND IN THE FORKS RAISES NEARLY $80,000.00 FOR THE MAINE CHILDREN’S CANCER PROGRAM