Officers of the Panther Valley Irish-American Association were elected during a recent meeting held at the Parkview Inn in Summit Hill, where members continued plans for the 70th annual St. Patrick's Day Banquet aimed at preserving the Irish heritage and honoring an area resident with its Shamrock Award. The officers are, front, from left: Thomas Jones, first vice president; Justin O'Gurek, president; and Bobby O'Gurek, second vice president. Back row: Paul McArdle Jr., secretary; Michael McCall, treasurer; Michael Crampsie, assistant treasurer; and Tim Sweeney, sergeant-at-arms. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO