Public Employee Retirement System held their first meeting of the new year at the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library in Ironton on Feb. 5. Pictured are, from left, front, Clara Mae Stark, president, Carolyn Waddle, vice president, Connie Robinson, treasurer, Carolyn Primm, secretary; second row, Carol Weineger, Polly Urian, Mary Janet Medenger, Jackie Richendollar and Delores Bryant. Standing at rear is Bill Pemberton. Attending, but not in photo: Nancy Wallace and district representative Greg Ervin. (Submitted photo)

Public Employee Retirement System held their first meeting of the new year at the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library in Ironton on Feb. 5.

They welcomed new vice president Carolyn Waddle and new treasurer Connie Robinson.

Special guest was Ironton’s chief of police, Pam Wagner, who members said gave an interesting speech that they all enjoyed.

The door prize was won by Carol Weineger.

The group’s next meeting will take place at 11 a.m. April. 1.