In fact, during that period, four 80-year awards were given out to brethren, who, of course, were all more than 100 years in age.  These brethren received a beautiful clock, engraved with their name and the fact that they are 80-year members, plus a certificate.

Several 75-year awards were also presented.  These recipients this year received a special plaque, certificate, and lapel pin.

A picture album of some of these presentations appears on these pages.

Bernard B. Blattner, center, displays the certificate he received for his 80 years of membership in Lima Lodge #205.  Helping in the presentation are, from left, Gary E. Igo, Sr., Master of Lima Lodge; Robert C. Rill, Junior Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge; Gary L. McElfresh, Grand Chaplain; Charles R. Murphy, Grand Master, and Timothy L. Jolliff, Grand Tyler.  Brother Blattner is 101 years old.