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May/June 2019 The North Carolina Mason Page 13 SFRANKLIN – Most Worshipful Grand Master Dwight "Mack" Sigmon recently presented a 70-year service award to JC Jacobs of Junaluskee #145. Brothers from Western North Carolina and North Georgia attended a dinner in Brother JC's honor, followed by remarks from Past Grand Master Berry Rigdon. Pictured: Broth- er JC Jacobs, seated; Standing, left to right: 41st District Deputy Grand Master Ron Hensley; PGM Berry Rigdon, and Grand Master Sigmon. MILEPOSTS Jones named chaplain emeritus GREENSBORO – The White- Stone Board has unanimously ad- opted a resolution naming Tommy L. Jones to the status of chaplain emeritus at the Masonic and East- ern Star community. The retired chaplain is an exemplary product of the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, entering at age 3 and graduating in 1952. After graduat- ing college, he began serving the residents of WhiteStone as their chaplain and in other administra- tive roles starting in 1980. Jones and his wife now live at White- Stone and still offer their support to the new chaplain, Dr. Patricia B. Spicer, and residents. The White- Stone Chapel Committee, led by chair Brother Gene Lewellyn, wanted to honor Jones in recognition of his love of and service to WhiteStone. SCORNELIUS – Williams #176 celebrated brother Richard Inman Slaton's 70 years of service during a recent ceremony at the lodge. Brother Slaton currently resides in Huntersville and is a member of Trinity Union #372 in Baton Rouge, LA. SASHEBORO – May 9 was a special night for Asheboro #699. Brothers raised Ryan C. Hodgin, the fourth generation of Hodgins to join the lodge. His father, Jef- frey Hodgin, master in 1997, conferred both sections of the degree. At left, Ryan holds a picture of his grandfather, Hal W. Hodgin (Master In 1990). On the right, Ryan's father Jeffrey holds a picture of his grandfather, Keith G. Hodgin (Master 1954). WB Keith was Asheboro #699's first master. SRALEIGH – Brothers gathered recently to honor 97-year-old brother Nicholas Gus Russos and present his 70-year award. Brother Russos has been a member of Hiram since he was raised.