Coastal District Soccer Shoot Results 

Pictured above are the first place winners of the Coastal District Soccer Shoot Out which occurred on Sunday, October 4 at the Rockland Elks.  Left to right are Kayla D. (U8 Girls), Brittany K. (U10 Girls), Carleigh H. (u12 Girls), Hannah H. (U14 Girls), Kevin D. (U14 Boys), Brandon R. (U12 Boys), Michael M. ( (U10 Boys) and Juwan S. (U8 Boys).

These eight children will be returning to the Rockland Elks Lodge to compete with the winners from the Central and Northern Districts on Sunday October 11th at the State Soccer Shoot.

Of the eight Elk Lodges in the Coastal District only two were represented, Sanford #1470 and Rockland #1008.  Following the competition was lunch and presentation of awards at the Lodge.

Reny Jacques Passes Away

Waterville Secretary John Brown sadly reports on the death of Lodge member Reny Jacques. Many in the State Association may remember him as a dancer, and loved to dance regardless of what music was played, or who he danced with. He always had a good word to say, and according to Brown, he was one of the best greeter that the Lodge ever had. He will be missed.

Togus VA Wish List-October 2009

VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS:
1.      Drivers for Volunteer Transportation Network (Bangor, Rockland, Rumford, Bath/Brunswick)
2.      Mealtime companions for long term care patients (any lunch and dinner during the week)
3.      73 Patriot Place and Dialysis - 1-on-1 visitation/reading and talking with patient
4.      Parking Lot Shuttle driver
5.      Information Desk
6.      Escort Volunteers
 
 
ONGOING PROGRAM SUPPORT:
1.      Calling cards (60 minutes or more per card)
2.      Afghans (for a twin bed)
3.      Comfort Items, i.e., shampoo, deodorant, disposable razors etc. (No alcohol based products)
4.      Diabetic snacks funds
5.      Coffee funds (provides coffee in waiting areas/wards/clinics)
6.      Newspaper funds (provides newspapers in waiting areas/wards/clinics)
7.      General Patient Comfort Fund including Memorial Donations
8.      Adapted Sports Equipment/Outings - Recreation Therapy
9.      National Rehabilitation Events (Golden Age Games, Winter Sports, Wheelchair Games, and Creative Arts )
 
SPECIAL REQUESTS/PROJECTS:
1.      Televisions for patient rooms (approx $300 ea.)
2.      Unit 4 South activity sponsorship (approx $50 pizza party, $25 ice cream social)
3.      Organizations to sponsor entertainment on 73 Patriot Place
4.      Parking Lot Shuttle Vehicle Project
 
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NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME!  Used Stamps; any clothing that is stained or torn;Jigsaw Puzzles; Playing Cards; Hardcover Books; Magazines over three months old; Dental Floss; After-Shave; Hand Lotion; Writing Tablets; Pens; and Envelopes.  Due to Infection Control policies we are unable to take used walkers, canes, or crutches at this time.
 
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that under the Tax Code, donations to the Department of Veterans Affairs' General Post Fund for exclusively public purposes are deductible from federal income taxes in the manner and to the extent allowable.  The announcement reflects the tax law provision, which makes those donations deductible as "donations to the United States".  Donations to support any of the Department's programs are deductible, whether the donor directs that the donated funds be used for a specific purpose or allows the Department to decide how the donated funds will be used.  Donated funds made by check should be made out to "VAVS" and sent to the address above 

Pledge of Allegiance Upheld in New Hampshire 

Don Chesnel of the New Hampshire Elks Association has shared with us a news release from the Knights of Columbus. In their release, they announced that on September 30, 2009, US District Judge Steven McAuliffe upheld the constitutionality of the words "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Atheist Michael Newdow had filed the lawsuit against the school system in Hanover, New Hampshire on behalf of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, in a case that mirrored his earlier lawsuit against schools in and near Sacramento, California.

The ruling from U.S. District Judge Steven McAuliffe applied several different Establishment Clause tests and held that the school districts had not violated federal standards.

In 2000, Newdow, a professed atheist, filed a similar federal suit in California on behalf of his daughter. After winning at the appellate level, the case was later tossed by the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled Newdow had no legal standing as a non-custodial parent. He has also challenged the traditional presidential inaugural prayer for both President George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and the "In God We Trust" motto on U.S. currency.

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