Veterans, Police and Firefighters Honored this Month by Elks Lodge
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Police officers receive stuffed animals from Moreno Valley Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Christy Williams (far right) on Nov. 15. Pictured: Officers Boone, Monier, Butler and Schlef.
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Bernie Timm, the oldest vet passing present during the Nov. 14 cake cutting ceremony, with John McDermit, the youngest veteran present.
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Winners of the Chili Cook-Off competition were J. Mac, presenter and Chili Cook-Off Committee member; Steve Rinks, member and triple winner; Cheryle Bustamonte, member and second place winner; and Larry Andress, member and third place winner.
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Moreno Valley Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Christy Williams (right) with two veterans at the Riverside National Cemetery on Veterans Day, with the Lodge Wreath.
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Moreno Valley Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Christy Williams presents a check to "So Cal Help Get a Wheelchair for Veterans," Nov. 15. Receiving the check from Williams (far left) were Donna McFarland, Sophia Comitas and Amie Ward.
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