Elio Bertolini, recipient of the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic/Pacific Area Campaign Medal and American Area Campaign Medal received the Humboldt Heroes Award as part of his 100th birthday, Saturday, November 7th. Members of Eureka Elks Lodge No.652 honored him with a drive by celebration with signs, balloons and bells. Elio has been a member of the Elks Lodge for over 70 years and served as Exalted Ruler 1977-1978. Pictured back row left to right: Exalted Ruler, Kathy Payne; AMVETS, Pierre Carbonneau, Mark Nelson and Barry Smith. Seated Elio’s wife Janice and Elio.
