Charles “Eddie” Ruley of Lexington (standing, fourth from left) retired on March 1 after 37 years, seven months of employment with the Lexington Public Works Department. He started in July 1986 working on the Right of Way crew and then transferred to the Parks and Cemeteries crew until his retirement. Current and past members of Lexington Public Works who gathered with him to wish him well during retirement included (kneeling) Howard Irvine, (standing, from left) Martin DiLeggi, Jack Smith, former director Michael Kennedy, former director David Woody, Nicky Keen, Jennings “Skip” Winston, Johnny Bowyer and David Tyree.
