Winter 2016 SBAND Gavel | Page 11

Investitures Welcome New District Judges Gion and Benson As his parents, Jim and Marie Gion hold the Bible, James Gion takes his oath as Southwest District Judge on January 6 at the Hettinger County Courthouse in Mott. Gion replaces retiring Judge Zane Anderson. Anthony Swain Benson is sworn in as Northeast District Judge in a ceremony in Bottineau on January 15. SBAND Exective Director Tony Weiler presents him with a gavel, joined by Darcie Einarson, SBAND Board Member from the Northeast Judicial District. Benson replaces Judge Michael Sturdevant, who retired. WINTER 2016 11