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During its annual eggnog party Dec. 9, Sebring Lodge made a special presentation to two local JROTC cadets, who were chosen based on their love of country as well as their dedication to their respective JROTC units. Representing Avon Park was Captain Riley Stivala with sponsor Jacob Williams, Master Sergeant USAF (ret.). Representing Sebring was Cadet Lt. Col. Eric Schneider with sponsor Dennis Green, Chief Master Sergeant USAF (ret.). Pictured with them is Jonathan Spiegel, Exalted Ruler. More than 80 people were in attendance as well as the cadets' families. The presentation consisted of a check for $75, an Elks JROTC pin and an Elk certificate.

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Sebring Elks Lodge #1529 held the eighth annual Juan Rosado & Ken Hedges Memorial Golf Tournament Sept. 30 at Sun ‘n Lake Golf Club, sponsored by Alan Jay. There was a total of 144 golfers, and proceeds went to the lodge main account but $1,000 of this went into the lodge charity account. Tim Baker chaired the tournament committee. The community responded by sponsoring the tournament or a hole, providing teams and liquid refreshments, and donating prizes. The event began Friday night with a mixer at the lodge, along with raffles and a 50/50. In the morning, the Sebring High JROTC presented the colors.

Pictured are Jonathan Spiegel, Exalted Ruler, welcoming the golfers, and Jason Beatty, the club’s golf pro.

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On Oct. 2, Sebring Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler, Jonathan Spiegel, and PER Wainetta Holmes thanked the charity bingo players for their continued support of Hands for Homeless by donating food each week. Hands for Homeless is a nonprofit organization in Avon Park, Florida, which provides hot meals, food items, and clothing and toiletry items to community members in need or who are homeless.

Pictured are members Jonathan Spiegel and Diane Morse, Rev. Bill Breylinger and member Billy Brown loading food into a van. 

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On June 14, Arcadia Elks Lodge #1524 partnered with St. Edmunds Episcopal Church this year to celebrate Flag Day, as the lodge is still undergoing repairs due to Hurricane Ian. The event was open to the public, and the BSA troop, sponsored by Amvets Post #60, displayed the seven flags depicting the flag’s evolution.

Pictured are the lodge officers in the ceremony: Sam McLeod; Mary Kay Burns; Brian Burns, PSP; Robert Vaughn, PER; Nancy Higginbotham, PDD; Marilyn May; and Bill May.

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On May 20, the Sebring Fire Department held its sixth Bicycle Rodeo and Splash Day for children in Highlands County, Florida. The event focuses on children's bicycle safety while practicing their skills and getting their helmets and bikes inspected. Members of Sebring Lodge donated 33 new bicycles to be presented to children who needed them. Some members donated bicycles while others donated money, which the lodge used to purchase more bicycles and then assemble them. The day also included basketball games, a bicycle obstacle course, playing in the water from multiple firetruck sprayers, and sliding down an inflatable slide.

Pictured in front of the lodge are Austin Maddox, Chuck Piper, Tad Little, Rafael Ramos, Mike Bacevic, Jacob Figur, Mike Carr and Clayton Johnson from SFD. Jonathan Spiegel, Exalted Ruler, is standing in the back.