Sydney Greaves, who gave invaluable service at Sangster's Book Stores, was also honoured.

Opinion Editor Ken Allen (left) shakes hands with Christopher Roberts, board member of the company. Caught up in the festivities of the pensioners' luncheon (in the background) are Mr and Mrs Wellesly Martin.

Hubert Marsh, who still acts as tour guide for several visitors to The Gleaner, was present to accept his basket of goodies.

Maecher Braham (right), Personnel Department representative at The Gleaner, ensures that Jacob Green, former tier/wrapper's, boutonniere was intact.

Shirley Rodney (right), Gleaner Company pensioner, who still works part-time as a sales representative at the newspaper, is all smiles as she receives her gift package from Marlene Armstrong, wife of guest speaker at the luncheon, Bromley Armstrong.

Tony Becca, pensioner and contributing sports editor at the newspaper, was on the ball as he accepted his gift package.

Cherice Brown (right), former sub-editor in the Editorial Department of the North Street-based headquarters, says a big thank you to Marlene Armstrong after receiving her gift package.

The quad-pack (from left), Tony Becca, Zephania Barrett, Hubert Marsh and Collin Bourne, administration/company secretary, catch up on current affairs.