The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 February 1988 — Page 23

Progress and change in Cromwell

(Continued from page 4) amazed that many people still do not even know of the library’s existence. Because the library is a branch of the Noble County Library, any desired publication not found in Cromwell can be obtained through an inter-library loan service. “ We’re small but mighty. We can get anything,” Harper said. Directly behind the community center is another site of progress. Recently, Cromwell Community Park received an

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RIGSBY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! — In 1976, Eleanor and Vic Rigsby decided to periodically escape the city life of Fort Wayne by purchasing a vacation home in Cromwell. One weekend that autumn they decided to stay as long as warm temperatures did. They have never moved back. “We do everything possible to stay here and not go out to Fort Wayne,” Eleanor said. Her quote for January was written on a blackboard attached to their garage.

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CROMWELL COMMUNITY CENTER — These two buildings used to be the local high school. When the school was moved, the town bought the building for sl, and then razed the middle. Now, the community gymnasium and library are located in the structure on the left, while the social hall and cafeteria are in the building on the right. The Cromwell Day Care Center will be located in the social hall.

Lake City Bank is serving the community

Lake City Bank, the fifth oldest of the State Chartered Banks in Indiana, celebrated its 115th year of continuous service in May 1987. The theme for 1987 was the “Year of the Customer” and efforts centered on providing the best possible service for each and every customer while assuring a reasonable return on investment for the shareholders. Throughout the year, high quality financial products, such as variable rate installment loans, 72-month individual retirement accounts, simplified combination statements and an enhanced land contract system were developed. All employees participated in an “in house” continuing education program consisting of training sessions on products, and techniques of effective customer service from the customer, the bank and the employee perspective. Several significant personal events occurred during the year. The bank was pleased that Terry L. Tucker, president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Farms, Inc., the largest duckling producer in the world, accepted the nomination to serve as one of its directors. His knowledge of the communities the bank serves will provide help in determining the needs of its customers. He replaces Donald Frantz, who has retired after 11 years of valuable service to the bank. William Henthorn and Ray Younce were promoted to senior vice presidents with responsibilities in the consumer/mortgage loan and operations areas, respectively. At the annual meeting in April, the proposal to increase the authorized but unissued capital stock of the corporation

$85,000 facelift. The park was not only renovated, but expanded as well, including the construction of a BMX bicycle racetrack. Martin said the town hopes to sponsor races beginning this year, and is proud of the work that was done. He added, “It’s a beautiful park.” The three re-paved streets, a new water line down one of those streets, and the new chlorination system to insure cleaner drinking water are additional examples of Cromwell’s commitment to improve. Mar-

from 750,000 shares to 2,750,000 was approved. During the board of directors’ meeting later that day, a motion passed to split the stock to shareholders of record June 9,1987. Shareholders received one additional share of stock for every share then held. Community events sponsored included the 17th annual Community Egg Breakfast, Grace Retirement Village Valentine Party, business development seminars and economic briefings with three professors from Indiana University along with George White, president of United Telephone Company of Indiana, and Ed Creighton, partner and general manager of Creighton Brothers, who spoke to large groups of area business leaders on projected business activity for 1987. The bank purchased a collection of 10 museum quality Early American flags for community use and enjoyment. They have proven to be very popular. Each flag has been available for viewing at all of the bank locations and have been loaned to the Kosciusko Historical Society, Kosciusko County 4-H Council and the Silver Lake, Whitko and Lakeland Schools. They were also displayed at the county fair for the general public’s enjoyment. This collection gives an insight into the lives of the 3 Americans who founded this great country. Lake City Bank directors, officers and employees pledge to continue the proven commitment and dedication to their communities by serving their customers well, supporting economic development to provide employment and participating in community programs and events.

tin said, “I’ve seen other towns around here* that have gone to pot. As long as I can have anything to say about it, that’s not going to happen to Cromwell. ’ ’ While progress has given Cromwell a new, renovated look, a town board resignation will be giving Cromwell political change. President Greta Wallace recently resigned from her position citing personal reasons. The vacancy was filled by Joe Deßrular on Jan. 19. Deßrular was selected by Sparta

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NEW BOOKS EACH MONTH — Cromwell assistant librarian Janet Harper reaches for one of the new books that the library has received through an agreement with a major book company. Under the agreement, the library received 300 new copies of popular books. Each month, the selection is updated, with books on the new top 20 list replacing those that have ceased to circulate. Harper said the library promotes many community activities to increase awareness and traffic in the facility. However, she added that video rentals have probably helped out the most.

WHO DO AMERICANS TRUST MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE WITH THEIR I.R.A.’s? MOlOtl WMtIUTIMPtiN Assistant Vke President Senior Vice President branch Manager Sllv.r lake 4 Trust Office. Wanew Pirn ‘ Mr, «|B| t|R|F Ui I' AL DIIMO MfNSV SMITH M * l i™!" 0 JtANNITHOMAI Present Vke President Vkf Present \ke President Winona lake Milford A SyrocuM Woroaw North Webstar _ _____ ■■■Ml ssl ''-BO ■r W Iff fw vJMiv ■ * ™ ’ MF K -**■ KJ’-v] r . bi J i I ■ w 1 I I «■ ■■ MllXMlt MTHUCTM CHAITIIS Kl» lOttUUll VICKI V«c President Cusloarer Service Senior Vice Prevalent Vice President Customer Servue Pl.cc.ton Office, W.c— W.b..h Office. West Lake warsaw Today, you can get an I.R.A. from all kinds of people, from stockbrokers to department store clerks. But many of those I.R.A's are not federally Insured, nor is your return guaranteed. If security is what you want for your retirement fund, there is only one person to see: a banker. Industry records show mote Americans trust full Service Bankers with their I.R.A. deposits than stockholders, savings and loan people or any others. LaU City Bank offers many I.R.A. options at competitively high rates. Os course, the only place you’ll find a banker is the bank. Talk to one at any of our full locations years Continuous Service @ake City Bank

Wed., February 17,1988 —PROGRESS EDITION

Township Republican Party Chairman Louis Mosier, who was in charge of filling the Republican vacancy. Also on Jan 19., Delbert Lynn, the third town board member, was elected president of the board.

Although the political makeup of the new board will still be Republican, new faces bring new ideas, which means Cromwell will experience political change in 1988 to go along with its progress.

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