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Ball Sworn In as Mayor Along With Council Members David, Peña, Brantz and Hay Tuesday Night

Mayor Andy Ball with girlfriend Marcie Ownbey and District Court Judge Greg Horne. Photo by Mark S. Kenna

By Mark S. Kenna

Dec. 17, 2013. Outgoing Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson called her last Boone Town Council Meeting to order Tuesday night before Mayor-Elect Andy Ball, re-elected Councilman Rennie Brantz and incoming members Quint David and Jennifer Peña were sworn in.

Once the newly elected officials took their seats, the group heard from the five different applicants vying for Ball’s vacant seat.  

“I really appreciate everyone who has put forward an application,” Peña said. “It’s excellent to see so many people who are excited about serving and helping the town. I think we all appreciate their interest.” 

Of the five applicants, Boone Town Council appointed Fred Hay, fourteen-year Board of Adjustment member and Appalachian State professor.

“I think that he would make a great leader for our town council,” Peña said. “He is a respected scholar of Appalachia. And a very well respected local historian and anthropologist.”

Before the council delved into the agenda items for the night service awards were presented to outgoing Mayor Pro-tem Jamie Leigh, Councilman Allan Scherlen and Mayor Loretta Clawson.

“It has been a tremendous, tremendous pleasure to serve the town of Boone,” Clawson said.  “The town of Boone is a wonderful place.”

Mayor Andy Ball with girlfriend Marcie Ownbey and District Court Judge Greg Horne. Photo by Mark S. Kenna

 

Mayor Andy Ball with girlfriend Marcie Ownbey. Photo by Mark S. Kenna

 

Town Council Member Jennifer Peña along side husband Gus and daughter Vivian and District Court Judge Greg Horne. Photo by Mark S. Kenna

 

Town Council Member Jennifer Peña along side husband Gus and daughter Vivian. Photo by Mark S. Kenna

 

Town Council Member Rennie Brantz with his wife Lana and District Court Judge Greg Horne. Photo by Mark S. Kenna

 

Town Council Member Rennie Brantz with his wife Lana. Photo by Mark S. Kenna

 

Town Council Member Quint David with girlfriend Sarah Holt District Court Judge Greg Horne. Photo by Mark S. Kenna

 

Town Council Member Quint David with girlfriend Sarah Holt. Photo by Mark S. Kenna

 

Town Council Member Fred Hay and District Court Judge Greg Horne. Photo by Mark S. Kenna

 

Town Council Member Fred Hay and District Court Judge Greg Horne. Photo by Mark S. Kenna

 

Mayor Andy Ball presenting a plaque to Loretta Clawson. Photo by Mark S. Kenna

 

Mayor Andy Ball presenting a plaque to Jamie Leigh. Photo by Mark S. Kenna

 

Mayor Andy Ball presenting a plaque to Alan Scherlen. Photo by Mark S. Kenna