Charles H. Houck Sr. of Poland Township was presented with …

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | published: November 12, 2017

Charles H. Houck Sr. of Poland Township was presented with a 50-year service award recently at a banquet at the Argus Masonic Center in Canfield. Houck received recognition for his service to the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Ohio. Houck served as eminent commander of the Niles Commandery three times. He also was appointed and served as deputy division commander of the 9th Division, for the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Ohio. He was again honored in 2012 by being selected for the prestigious KCT Award, Knight Commander of the Temple. Houck was a fireman for 38 years for Poland Village before he retired. Above, center, Houck receives his award from, left, Dale Hawkins, past Commander of St. John’s Commandery 20 K.T.; and Richard J. Brady, past Right Eminent Grand Commander of Knights Templar of the State of Ohio.