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Newly-elected officials
sworn into office
BY STEVE MARION
Standard Banner Staff Writer
A new sheriff, new register of deeds, and 15 new county commissioners were among those who took oaths of office yesterday morning in the historic Jefferson County Courthouse.
Slone quoted Souix leader Sitting Bull, who said, “Let us put our minds together and see what kind of light we can make for our children.”
Sworn into office were newly-elected Sheriff Bud McCoig and Register of Deeds Ed Stiner. Taking their oaths for new terms were County Mayor Alan Palmieri, Trustee Ginger Franklin, Circuit Court Clerk Penny Ollis Murphy, and County Clerk R.E. “Rick” Farrar.
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Hornets shut out
East Ridge, 12-0
BY DARREN REESE
Standard Banner Sports
DANDRIDGE – The Maury Middle football team used a strong defensive effort Tuesday night to overcome three fumbles and pick up its first win of the season, a 12-0 decision over visiting East Ridge.
“Defensively, we challenged the players all week and they really responded,” said Maury head coach Jerry Branch.
“If we can just get the offense and defense to play well on the same night, we will be an exciting team to watch.”
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Williams is chosen to lead
Appalachian Electric Cooperative
BY DALE GENTRY
Standard Banner Editor
Greg Williams has been named to become the new General Manager and Executive Vice-President of Appalachian Electric Cooperative, effective December 1. The announcement was made Tuesday by AEC Board President Robert Drinnen.
Williams, 51, who has spent his entire career with the electric utility headquartered in New Market, currently serves as Vice-President of Engineering and Operations. He will replace Bill Underwood, who is retiring after a long career with AEC, including the past 12 years as General Manager.
