Family and friends of Mrs. Catherine R. Smith joined her recently at the Blaise Alfano Center to celebrate her 70th birthday. Guests were treated to a program honoring Mrs. Smith, great food and lots of conversation. Mrs. Smith is shown with her family: seated, Ben Smith, Jr., standing, Ruby A. Smith, Katrina A. Smith, Maya Dee Smith and the honoree, Mrs. Catherine Smith. (Photo by Lomax McIntyre)