The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 December 1986 — Page 13

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As of the close of business on Friday. Dec’ 19. the merger of Peoples State Bank of Leesburg and First National Bank of Warsaw was consummated. Effective December 20, the Peoples State Bank of Leesburg became the Leesburg Bank, an office of First National Bank of Warsaw Representatives of the banks met Friday for the final closing formalities. Jim Heierman. president of Peoples State Bank, signed on behalf of Peoples State Bank, while FNB president Neal M Carlson signed for both First National Bank of Warsaw and FN Bancorp, the local holding company for FNB of Warsaw. Bank officials said the merger is mutually beneficial because the Leesburg community will be

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served by a bank with more capital and higher loan limits than were previously available. With the merger, they say, expanded loan and trust services will be provided to the communities in the north central section of Kosciusko County. In addition, First National Bank of Warsaw and Peoples State Bank customers living north of Warsaw will be provided with access to additional services at more convenient locations. Bank officials note that the friendly merger continues a growing tradition of reliable and convenient professional community banking services provided by First National Bank of Warsaw. The merger increases and assures access and convenience

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while maintaining the “home town” atmosphere with the familiar Leesburg employees, whom customers have grown to know through the years. The First National Bank of Warsaw has indicated that no major staff changes are being considered at this time; however, the merger does allow for some Sun and salt Protect broadleaves, evergreens or other tender landscape plants from excessive drying (dessication) by winter sun and wind. Canvas, burlap or polyethylene plastic screens to the south and west shield the plants. Similarly, shield plants from salt spray on the street side.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24,1986

Warsaw merge

realignment of responsibilities. With the merger, J.W. Heierman will assume the responsibilities of FNBW assistant vice president and Leesburg Bank manager. As of October 31, 1986, the Leesburg Bank had total assets of Atlantic salmon For the first time since George Washington was president, an Atlantic salmon has migrated 255 miles from Long Island Sound to historic spawning grounds in Vermont’s White River. According to International Wildlife magazine, the salmon disappeared from New England rivers in the 1800 s as a result of pollution, overfishing and dams along the migration routes.

almost $35 million and total deposits of approximately $32 million. First National Bank of Warsaw had total assets of approximately $215 million with deposits of approximately $lB9 million and operated nine bank offices in Kosciusko County Construction up Construction spenKng, propelled by a big surge in government activity, soared 1.4 percent in September, the largest onemonth gain since April, the Commerce Department said. Building activity rose to an annual rate of $385.7 billion following a 1 percent August increase, the department said.

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BANK MERGER FINALIZED — Several representatives from Peoples State Bank of Leesburg and First National Bank of Warsaw were present on Friday, Dec. 19, for the final closing formalities for the merger of the two financial institutions. Pictured in the back row. left to right, are: Richard M. Leagre, attorney for FNB of Warsaw; Loren Miller, vice chairman, FNB of Warsaw board of directors; (ieorge Lenke, FNB of Warsaw chairman of the board; J.W. Heierman, branch manager, Leesburg Bank; and Stephen M. Schuster, attorney. Peoples State Bank. In the front row are: Neal Carlson, president FNB of Warsaw ; and James A. Heierman, president, Peoples State Bank. (Photo by Kip Schumm)

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Candleria a hugh success

= | By GLEN LONG Staff Writer • The Leesburg Candleria, which • was begun last year with 1.500 x candles in paper bags lining the = streets, was expanded this year 5 to include a nativity program and • 2.000 candles. The program was £ so well-received by residents of the community and visitors from ? other towns that the school gym • was fairly bursting at the seams • for the last four scenes of the program J. W. Heierman. president of ? the Leesburg Merchants and • Business Association, said the • program went off much better E than anticipated and he was ex- = cited at the cooperation and coin- ? munity spirit displayed. He add- • ed that many individuals have • spoken to him of the real aura of Christmas they felt around the ? Nativity program. • Heierman expressed his ap- • preciation to all those who parZ ticipated in making this year s Candleria so pleasing for all ? Norma Hayes, publicity chair- • man for the association, echoed ■■■ these comments and said. “We

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were really pleased with the event. It was a meaningful program which combined the beauty of the Candleria with the true meaning of Christmas." She was pleased that many visitors were able to stop by the town hall after the program for refreshments. The two ministers who narrated the Nativity program were both very happy with the evening. Rev. Bill Smith, pastor of Grace Brethren Church in Leesburg, saiff, "I was thrilled with the turnout and thought the presence of the Spirit was great and helped draw the people of the town together. The play helped remind people of the true meaning of Christmas. ” Rev. Dale Mendenhall said, "I was very pleased with the cooperative efforts of the people of Leesburg. The turnout for the Nativity program far exceeded our expectations." He added that the music of the Warsaw High School brass ensemble and the group singing of Christmas carols put everyone in a proper frame of mind for the Nativity program. Note: See photo on church page

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