Judge William S. Kieser taking the oath of office from President Judge Clinton W. Smith on January 2, 2002.  Observing - mother Rena Kieser and wife Ginny Kieser.  Joining Judge Smith on the bench, from left, Judge Nancy L. Butts, Judge Dudley N. Anderson and Judge Kenneth D. Brown.  Judge Brown had earlier given the oath of office to Judge Smith, now in his third term.

(Left)  Judge William S. Kieser administering the oath of office to new President Judge Kenneth D. Brown on January 5, 2004.  (Right)  Newly elected Judge Richard A. Gray taking the oath from Judge Brown.  Looking on - his wife Letty.