FFB&T Newsroom

Cook & Belle to Perform Again at Cass County 4-H Fair

 

On Thursday, July 14th at 7:30pm, Cook & Belle will be performing at the outside stage at the Cass County 4-H Fair.  Cook & Belle mix raw passion, soul, and gospel to create a country sound all their own.  Admission is FREE courtesy of First Farmers Bank & Trust and we are excited to again be sponsoring this great event.  Stop by and see us on Thursday, July 14th at 7:30pm at the Cass County 4-H Fair to hear this great band!

For more information, please call (574) 722-6506.

Win "A Night on the Town" at This Year's Howard County 4-H Fair!

At this year's Howard County 4-H Fair, we're giving away FOUR "Nights on the Town".  Scan the QR Code with your smartphone to learn how you can win "A Night on the Town" at this year's Howard County 4H Fair. Don't have a QR Code Reader on your smartphone? You can download free apps in your smartphone's app library!  We hope to see you at this year's Howard County 4-H Fair!

 

**Immediate family members of FFBT employees not eligible. Need not be present to win prizes. Prizes good for one year from the date of receipt. Results will be posted online at www.ffbt.com. No purchase necessary. Eligibility not dependent on purchase. Market value of prize reportable as income to IRS. Member FDIC

Greentown Lions Club spearheads preservation and relocation of last round barn in Howard County

 

With commitments of major sponsorships from First Farmers Bank & Trust and Central Indiana Ethanol, the Greentown Lions Club will soon be relocating and restoring the last remaining round barn in Howard County currently located at 7649 E. Rd. 300 S.

The barn, built in the early 1900s by the Armfield Family and generously donated to the organization by the Moyer Family, will soon be relocated to the Howard County Fairgrounds in the Pioneer Village to mark the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the village exhibit at the Howard County Fair.

“Our organization feels that this historical building would make an excellent addition to Pioneer Village. More importantly, we feel that the barn relocation and restoration would further our goal of preserving and celebrating our shared local cultural history,” said Jason Kendall, President of the Greentown Lions Club.

Consistently the most popular attraction during the Howard County 4-H Fair, the Pioneer Village provides educational value to area schools and organizations. Numerous field trips and class educational efforts utilize the exhibit to better understand the cultural history of Indiana Agriculture.

The relocation and reconstruction efforts will be completed by Trillium Dell Timberworks from Knoxville, Illinois, who specialize in historical preservation and construction of timber frame structures.

Major sponsorship commitments have been secured from First Farmers Bank & Trust and Central Indiana Ethanol to aid in overall costs associated with structural renovation and relocation and a local fundraising campaign is underway to cover total costs estimated to be around $250,000.  Local businesses or individuals interested in donating will be recognized by name in various designations and fundraising accounts are currently being accepted at all locations of First Farmers Bank & Trust. 

“Our goal is to support the efforts of the Greentown Lions Club and add further value to the Howard County 4-H Fair. This project will allow us to maintain the historic integrity of a structure very unique to the area and help preserve the agricultural history of our community. We feel that this is an excellent way to provide an example of the “Hoosier Pioneer” way of life to our future generations,” said David Eikenberry, Chief Operating Officer of First Farmers Bank & Trust.  

Jeff Harts of Central Indiana Ethanol added, “This is a perfect example of the community educational projects that CIE is committed to supporting. There is no better way to demonstrate ethanol’s role in the present and future of agriculture than by helping to preserve the history of local agriculture.”

Relay for Life Auction Going On Now

From now until the end of the month, the Greentown branch is holding their month long Relay for Life auction.  Several items have been provided to the auction and they are listed below.  For questions or for more information, please contact Jodi Cecil at (765) 628-3309.  Stop in the Greentown branch to make your bids today!

Items Available for Bid:

• Handmade Rocking Horse donated by Bill Mugg
• Oliver Pedal Tractor donated by Plevna Implement
• 10# Ground Beef & $25 Gift Card to Country Choice w/ tabletop grill donated by Lacy's and Country Choice
• Tastefully Simple Chip & Dip Tray (Chips & Dip included) donated by Clara Walker
• 3 Childrens Books donated by the Greentown Public Library
• 5 Gas Grill Tank Refills  donated by Shrock's Dri-Gas
• $40 Gas Card from Hucks donated by Panda Vans
• Colts XL T-shirt donated by the Indianapolis Colts Organization
• Breast Cancer Quilt donated by Jay Freeman
• Dental Care Basket donated by Compassionate Dentistry 
• Remote Control Tractor and Playset donated by Greentown Equipment
• Gold Canyon Candle and Ring donated by Chris Lanning
• Gold Canyon Candle, Ring and Topper donated by Chris Lanning
• Gold Canyon  Candle, Flowers and Wooden Basket Holder donated by Chris Lanning
• 5 Car Wash Tokens donated by Hugh's Car Wash in Greentown
• 6 Car Wash Tokens donated by Wash N Go ( Behind Speedway On Goyer)
• Hair Bow Basket for Infants and Toddlers donated by Tammy Williams
• Necklace and Earring Set (White with red and blue Flecks) donated by Sue Bontrager
• Necklace and Earring Set (Peach) donated by Sue Bontrager
• 2  Pair Earrings donated by Sue Bontrager
• Interstate Car Battery donated by Terrell's Auto
• Motion Light with Bulbs donated by Stacy Nolley
• Red Fish/ Gator Grip Fish Measuring Rod donated by Stacy Nolley
• Greentown Glass Choc. Cactus Berry Bowl  donated by Dave and Bonnie Turner/Greentown Antique Mall
• 52 Piece Tool Set donated by Auto Zone
• 2 Oil Changes donated by Brad Howell Ford
• Car Care Kit donated by Brad Flook of Flook's NAPA
• 6.3 Qt Liquid Extractor donated by Stacy Nolley
• White Stripes Ladies jacket ( XL) donated by Geraldine Offitt
• Beauty Pamper Set Includes 2 women haircuts, 1 mans hair cut donated by Sharon's Beauty Salon, Jackson Station
• 2/ 5 tanning session coupons and 1 week tanning coupon donated by Malibu Tanning and Sun City Tanning
• Relay For Life Basket (Full of Relay items, call or email for details) donated by Nancy West

2011 Cancer Walk Coming Up-Sign Up Now!

 

The Greentown branch of FFBT will hold their 3rd Annual Cancer Walk on May 14th at the Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds.  For those of you who haven't attended in the past two years, the Greentown branch dedicates a lot of time to hold events such as this to raise funds for the Howard County Relay for Life and to raise awareness for an organization that the branch cares deeply about.  This is one of many events that the Greentown branch hosts, and their total goal for the year is to raise $10,000.  We'll keep you posted on their progress and on the events that other Howard County branches are holding to reach this goal.

The following are details about the event:

• Registration starts at 10:00am and the walk will start at 10:30 on Saturday May 14th at the Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds.
• There is a $20 minimum pledge per walker.  For walkers that wish to collect donations for their fee, forms are available at the Greentown Branch or download it here: Download FFBT Cancer Walk Pledge Sheet.  All pledges must be turned in the day of the walk.
• Refreshments and a commemorative gift will be given to all participants at no cost and water is being provided by the Greentown Lions Club.
• This year, instead of 'In Memory' signs, we'll be doing a balloon release.  Forms are available at the Greentown branch and the cost is $5.00.

All proceeds with benefit the Howard County Relay for Life.

For more information, please contact Jodi Cecil at (765) 628-3309.

 

Cards for the Cure Tournament Winners Announced

On Saturday, April 16th, the Greentown Branch of First Farmers Bank & Trust held the first ever Cards for the Cure Euchre Tournament at the Greentown Lions Club building.   Overall, 16 teams entered the tournament and a total of $468.00 was raised and donated to the Howard County Relay for Life.

The teams played progressive euchre.  Each team started together and played two rounds.  Losing teams switched tables and played a winning team, but they had to trade partners at that table.  They played 12 rounds total and joined up at the end with their original partners and combined both scores for a grand total of points.

During the tournament, names were drawn and doorprizes were awarded.  A coolpix digital camera, provided by Sears and the Kokomo Central branch, went to Judy Cannon.  A Texas Roadhouse gift certificate, provided by Dawn Wisler, went to Terry Wright.  A Windmill Grill gift certificate went to Evelyn Sellers.

The runners up in the competition were Phyllis Bowland and Phyllis Picket, with a total of 163 points.  Coming in just ahead of them as Champions of the Tournament were Mary Lou Callis and Don Wicher, with a total of 165 points.  Congratulations to our winners!

The Greentown branch appreciates all of the support that the community has shown for their events to benefit Relay for Life and enjoy coming up with new ways to raise money for a great cause. 

Converse To Hold First Time Homebuyers Seminar in May

The Converse branch will be hosting a First Time Homebuyers Seminar led by the Affordable Housing Corporation.  This 2 day class will teach those looking to purchase their first home everything they need to know about the process of buying a first home, including the options available and the must-haves.  You must attend both sessions as valuable information is shared both nights and attending both will help you become qualified as a first time homebuyer.

 

Where: First Farmers Bank & Trust, Converse Branch

            Larrison Conference Center

           123 N Jefferson

 

When: Wednesday, May 4th and Wednesday, May 11th

           6:00pm-9:00pm

          (MUST be present at both)

 

RSVP: Please contact Mary Sutton at (800) 371-3316 by April 29th to reserve your space.

 

Seating is limited.  Refreshments will be provided.

First Farmers Bank & Trust is an Equal Housing Lender.

 

Kokomo Central's Prettiest Pet Awards Announced!

After 45 submissions and several weeks of voting, the results are in for Kokomo Central's Prettiest Pet!  Overall, $541.53 was collected and donated to the Howard County Relay for Life.  $225 of that was collected as entry fees and $316.53 was collected from votes. 

Here is a photo of the three winning pets!

 

In first place, and winning $25 is Ben (owner Tom Melton)

In second place and winning $15 is Maggie Mae (owner Amy Bousum)

In third place and winning $10 is JoJo (owner JoAnne Jones)

Thanks so much to everyone that contributed to this great cause!

Peru Branches Hold 2nd Chance Prom to Benefit Relay for Life

Did you miss your high school prom and wish you could go back in time and attend it?  Well now's your chance!

Join the Peru and Miami County staff of First Farmers Bank & Trust for a 2nd Chance Prom!  All proceeds will be donated to the Miami County Relay for Life.  This is one of many activities that the Miami County branches host during the year to benefit Relay. The 2nd Chance Prom will take place on Saturday, April 16th from 8:00-pm-midnight at the Peru Moose Lodge. 

Tickets are $10 per person and they can be purchased at any Miami County FFBT branch or at the Peru Moose Lodge.  Tickets will also be available at the door.  The Peru Moose Lodge is located at 110 N Broadway.

Prom attire is optional and there will be a DJ, Cash Bar, Hors d'Oeuvres, and more!  Don't miss this great event!

For more information or for questions, please contact Amy Million at (765) 469-4343.

Huntington Branch to Hold Grand Opening Ceremony

Huntington— First Farmers Bank & Trust will host a Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon-Cutting at its newly completed Huntington branch location on Thursday, March 24th from 12:00-4:00pm. Free refreshments and gifts will be available to all guests at the event, located at 244 Hauenstein Road (near Wal-Mart Plaza).  

The new building incorporates larger office and teller space than their previous facility with two drive-up lanes and 24-hour ATM availability.  First Farmers Bank & Trust is an $825 million dollar bank based in Converse, IN with 20 locations in Indiana and over 225 employees. For more information on the event or on First Farmers Bank & Trust, please contact Shari Spahr at (877) 359-2165 or visit their website at www.ffbt.com.