Elks sponsor team

Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $400 to the Van Wert Youth Baseball Association to sponsor the Elks Pony League team for the 2012 season. Van Wert Elks has sponsored a Pony League team for many years. The Elks are known for their support of youth activities, not only within Van Wert County but across the nation as well. Here, Patrick Freeman (left), lodge youth activities chairman, poses with Rich Strunkenburg, team coach. (Elks photo)