While Eugene G. Painter, P.D.D.G.M., 29th Masonic District (right), served as the Guide for his grandson, Eugene G. Painter, III, in Richard Vaux Lodge No. 454, Burgettstown, Frederick J. Blanchard, P.M. (left), conferred the Master Mason's Degree for the fiftieth time in his Masonic career. Bro. Blanchard, who was a member of the former Garfield Lodge No. 604, is now a member of Richard Vaux Lodge. The senior Bro. Painter served as D.D.G.M. from 1973 to 1982 and now is serving on the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Temples, Halls and Lodge Rooms.

Charles F. Korman, Sr., P.M., Pollock Lodge No. 502, Tarentum, was twice honored in one evening for his dedicated service to others. Kurt R. Tesche, D.D.G.M., 54th Masonic District, presented the Grand Lodge Community Service award recognizing his years of service in the communities of Tarentum, Natrona Heights, and Brackenridge. The Lodge presented a plaque commemorating his 37 years of work within Freemasonry. He was W.M. in 1982.

At 100 years of age Gary F. Smith, P.M. (center), Portage Lodge No. 220, Hollidaysburg, was honored for 75 years of service to Pennsylvania Freemasonry. Bro. Smith was raised a Master Mason in March 1928 and served as Worshipful Master in 1935. Dale A. DeLozier, D.D.G.M., 20th Masonic District (left) assisted by Jeffrey F. Krause, W.M., and Richard M. Coleman, P.M., honored Bro. Smith with the presentation of the Grand Lodge 75-Year Certificate.

Paul A. Swarthout of Oil City Lodge No. 710 was presented the Grand Lodge Community Service award by Glenn L. Farren, D.D.G.M., 23rd Masonic District, in recognition of his volunteer musical services. He plays the organ at the Oil City, Petrolia, and Rouseville Masonic lodges and every week he visits Beverly Health Service, Presbyterian Home, The Caring Place, and Sugarcreek Station where he plays the organ for shut-ins.

It's a special family reunion for three generations of Melnicks as they recall the days when the two younger brethren traveled through the degrees together in Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, Elizabethtown. Celebrating together are (l-r): Mark N. Melnick, grandson; Steven A. Melnick, son; and Wassel Melnick, father, who has been a Mason for 38 years. At right is the father's nephew, David Welker, of Schuylkill Lodge No. 138.