Earl H. Boettger of Tamaqua, center, was recently recognized by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania of Free and Accepted Masons as being a 70-year member of Tamaqua Lodge No. 238 F&AM. The presentation took place at Tamaqua Lodge in Hometown, where he received a certificate and special lapel pin for his accomplishment in Freemasonry. The presentation was made by Robert J. Neff, District Deputy Grand Master of Grand Lodge, left, and Jerome E. Betz III, Worshipful Master of the Tamaqua Lodge. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO