The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 February 1988 — Page 39

First National Bank celebrates 50 years of quality service

The First National Bank of Warsaw celebrated 50 years of quality service, safety and community citizenship in Warsaw and Kosciusko County in 1987. Fifty years ago last May, First National of Warsaw started operations with assets of $62,500. Today, First National Bank of Warsaw is the 34th largest bank in Indiana with assets near $250 million and trust accounts of over $77 million. The First National Bank of Warsaw has 10 Kosciusko County locations in Atwood, Etna Green, Claypool, Leesburg, Milford, Pierceton and Warsaw. The FNBW countywide network provides full personal, public and commercial banking services to meet the county’s needs for deposit, lending, trust, discount brokerage, international currency and international collection services. Several changes were achieved in 1987. The First National of Warsaw’s “Home Base” equity credit line was enhanced in accordance with tax law changes. It provides home owners with an easy access credit line base on the equity in their home and the interest may be tax deductible. Also, the FNBW Visa and Mastercards became locally issued cards. Residents can now make payments, inquiries and applications at their local office of FNBW, rather than a post office box or an 800 phone number in a distant city. Another new service for First National Bank of Warsaw in 1987 was the implementation of a Warsaw Time and Temperature telephone service. Just call 267-FNBW for time and local temperature. A major renovation of the East 30 — Lake Village Shopping Center Branch was completed in 1987. The office tripled in size and added a large expanded service lobby, complete walk-up and new accounts services, loan officers, and a safe deposit vault. This new full service branch provides easy banking access to residents and businesses on Warsaw’s expanding east side, as well as providing full service Saturday morning hours. First National Bank of Warsaw continues to encourage and support local business. Following the example of successful free seminars on tax changes, international banking, agricultural marketing, leasing, trust services for women, and 401 (k) employee benefit plans, First National launched its “Blueprints for Business Success” in 1987. Blueprints is an open-ended series of free seminars for current and prospective business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. The program is designed to provide current and relevant business information which is presented by experienced and knowledgeable business leaders and educators. The first of the series focused on . •

BRANCHES READY TO SERVE — First National Bank of Warsaw, member FDIC, in addition to its main bank in downtown Warsaw, has eight other banking offices in Kosciusko County for the convenience of its customers. Pictured are signs at two of its popular branch banks; Leesburg Bank, left, on SR 15 in Leesburg and Milford Bank, on Main Street in downtown Milford.

business planning. Sessions two, three and four are scheduled for the first half of 1988 and will focus on sales/marketing and financial analysis. Recipient of the United Way’s 25 years of support commendation, First National of Warsaw and its employees continue to support local programs and organizations, via the Adopt-A-School Program and the dedicated teachers and parents of the Madison PTO. First National Bank of Warsaw has established a “branch” at Madison School. The “branch” is a one day a week savings program for the students at Madison. The purpose is to demonstrate a few basics of personal banking while illustrating the benefits of savings plan. Students make deposits every Tuesday morning via PTO volunteer “tellers.” Their deposits then earn interest and can be withdrawn either before a special school event or at the end of the school year. First National will also provide all of the savers with a special reward at the end of the school year. First National Bank of Warsaw is also very active with the Warsaw Foundation for Public Education and the Kosciusko County Organization of Partners in Education. The foundation provides grants to local teachers for special classroom projects, while Partners is designed to coordinate the needs of county industry in education. Os special interest in 1987 was the bank’s participation in the International Special Olympics. As a center for the Torch Run through Kosciusko County, the bank and staff provided support and leadership for the local Torch Run organizational committee. Over 100 local Special Olympians accompanied the torch around the courthouse and were welcomed by Congressman John Hiler, Mayor Jeff Plan, and national TV Sportscaster Chris Schenkel. Education is not the only community service for the First National Bank of Warsaw. The board donated the bank’s interest in the Murphy Medical Center to the City of Warsaw and continues to encourage productive use of the property. FNBW and its staff have supported local development via leadership, cooperation and coordination with most local organizations and functions such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Warsaw Community Development Commission, Home Builders Association, Home Health Care, the YMCA, service clubs, professional organizations, county fair, 4-H, the Crops Program, and Grace College, among others. One of the primary annual goals of First National of Warsaw is to actively support the county’s progress with locally focused financial services as well as productive corporate and employee citizenship. Ii K ivr tt* kt | OF WARSAW , w IT-*

SOLID ROOTS TO GROW ON ■gi BK JBI jBM ™ u Wrßo?!ik WMr Our growth is well rooted and like a tree, has grown sturdy and solid since our beginning in 1937. Our growth has been well nourished by our professional employees who have put 6ur customers’ needs first. Our specialists in Agricultural, Real Estate, Consumer, and Commercial Loans; Trusts Services; Discount Brokerage; and International Banking are available to serve you through any of our branches. Visit any of our branches in Atwood, Claypool, Etna Green, Leesburg, Milford, Pierceton or Warsaw for warm, friendly, reliable service. Grow with the First. WARSAW I Grow with the first Member F. D. I. C.

Wed., February 17,1988—PROGRESS EDITION

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