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Farmers State Bank Sponsors Winchester Easter Egg HuntWith approximately 120 children, the 2013 Easter Egg hunt at Winchester’s Monument Park was one of the largest in recent memory. 1,200 eggs stuffed with chocolate, taffy, sweet tarts and skittles were scattered into three sections of the lawn corresponding to age groups the children were divided into; age 0 to 3, 4 to 6 and 7 through 9. Additionally, each participating child received a treat bag with pencils, balloons, a chocolate marshmallow bunny and candy. The hunt was frenzied; besides the candy in the eggs, the children had an additional reason to gather as many eggs as possible because one lucky child from each age group had the opportunity to find a special egg that had a ticket inside that said winner. Winners received a huge Easter basket overflowing with goodies. Farmers State Bank has been conducting the Easter Egg hunt, held on Good Friday, in Winchester since the bank opened its Winchester Office 18 years ago in 1995. |
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Bank at School Program – Farmers State BankA Farmers State Bank employee teaches the students about the history of money, how to open an account, make deposits, manage a savings account, why and how to save, interest, loans and how to earn money. The program is delivered through classroom instruction with questions and answers with individuals just like a regular class. The bank contacted the State of Illinois for the curriculum. Katie Davis (pictured), heads up the Bank’s Bank at School effort which involves all 80 fifth grade Pikeland students. Ms. Davis teaches one day a month for the 9 month school year. Farmers State Bank has been operating Bank at School in Pittsfield for 16 years and has helped educate over 1,280 students on financial literacy. |
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Farmers State Bank, in Conjunction with the Jersey County Business Association, Co-Sponsors a Lunch n' LearnOn February 26th, 2013 Farmers State Bank co-sponsored a Lunch n' Learn with the Jersey County Business Association. Twenty one people attended this successful one hour event held over lunch in the Community Meeting Room at Farmers State Bank located at 712 W. County Road. Attendees listed to a telephone interview with Jeffrey Hayzlett, best selling author of Running the Gauntlet: Essential Business Lessons to Lead, Drive Change, and Grow Profits. Jeffrey is a global business celebrity, former Fortune 100 c-suite executive, as well as a business and marketing expert who drives change.
Mulligan's West catered the sponsor-provided lunch. Three lucky individuals received a copy of Mr. Hayzlett's book, Running the Gauntlet. 
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Jessica Dean with Whitworth-Horn - Goetten Insurance is pictured receiving her book from Farmers State Bank's Assistant Vice President, lending, Michael La Tempt. |
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Farmers State Bank Fills The Crossroads Center for an Educational / Informational Agricultural MeetingLocal farm operators attended a meeting on Tuesday, February 5th at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield. Tom Weisenborn, County Executive Director of the FSA and Johanna Fuller, District Conservationist from the Natural Resources Conservation Service were the featured speakers. They presented the latest Conservation Compliance News:
Agricultural producers learned how farms are selected for inspection, the inspection process, acceptable compliance techniques, penalties and the appeals process. There was no cost for attending and the bank provided lunch. 
Pictured l to r: Tom Weisenborn, County Executive Director of the Farm Services Agency and Johanna Fuller .. District Conservationist from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. |
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Bank employees volunteer and Win the People's Choice Award in the Winchester EMS chili cook-offThe Winchester EMS is a not-for-profit organization that provides much needed ambulance service to the greater Winchester area. The chili cook-off is its major fund raiser. Each person in attendance paid $3 for the right to sample each chili resulting in a total of being $3,350 was raised for the EMS. This past Saturday, January 26th was the 16th chili cook-off and included 15 different types of chili with over 300 people attending. There were two levels of judging:
The result – the People's Choice award for the chili voted best by the 300 in attendance went to Farmers State Bank employees. The panel of five judges determined the Farmers State Bank chili was 2nd best. The bank donated its $50 prize winnings back to the Winchester EMS. |
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Farmers State Bank Co-Sponsors a Lunch n' Learn with Pike County Chamber of CommerceThis past December 11th, Farmers State Bank co-sponsored a Lunch n¹ Learn with the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Twenty people attended this successful one hour event held over lunch in the Shaw Room of the Senior Citizens Center in Pittsfield. Those there, listed to a telephone interview with Les McKeown best selling author of,Predictable Success: Getting Your Organization On the Growth Track‹and Keeping It There. Mr. McKeown is also President and CEO of a consulting company that advised on the creation and growth of hundreds of organizations worldwide. |
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Farmers State Bank Makes $500 Donation to Pike County Little LeagueFarmers State Bank recently made a $500 donation to Pike County Little League help fund the installation of new lights at the ball park in Pittsfield. According to Jack Hull, President of Pike County Little League, this is the first time in 40 years that the lights at the field were updated making it safer for the 800 boys and girls playing Little League baseball and softball. They'll be able to see the ball better. There are four light poles; two 70 feet tall while the other two are 60 feet. The new lights are twice as bright as the old ones and will take half the electricity to operate them. Jack Hull is President and Elaine Hoagland has been involved in Little League for 38 years. She is the concession chair, head of fundraising, secretary and treasurer. |
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Jersey County Plot DinnerFarm producers and operators attend the Jersey County Independent Plot Dinner held on August 30th at Farmers State Bank's Jerseyville Office. Supper was catered and featured a special after dinner presentation by Dr. Fabian Fernandez, a professor from the University of Illinois. Those in attendance learned information to help with upcoming fertilizer buying decisions. |
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Pike County Plot Tour and DinnerAlmost two hundred people attended Farmers State Bank's plot tour and dinner held on Tuesday August 21st. The event was more of a mini farm progress show held right behind the bank building in Pittsfield. Equipment, tools and vehicles used in the operation of farm business were showcased. A tasty grilled supper, desserts and cool refreshments were served under a 3,200 sq foot tent with live music playing in the background.
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Farmers State Bank Co-Sponsors Lunch ‘n LearnFarmers State Bank co-sponsored a Lunch ‘ n Learn with the Pike County Chamber of Commerce on September 6th, 2012 in the Shaw Room of the Pittsfield Senior Citizens Center . The Lunch ‘n Learn featured a presentation made via telephone by Darren Hardy; the Publisher, Founding Editor and visionary force behind Success magazine. Mr. Hardy is also the author of the book The Compound Effect: Achieving Success In All You Do. Farmers State Bank did this because they are committed to helping our community grow, prosper and help you get what you need to prosper in your workplace—regardless of the economy. Each attendee received a box lunch prepared by Catering and More as well as a copy of Mr. Hardy's The Compound Effect compliments of Farmers State Bank.
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Farmers State Bank Awards $6,000 of ScholarshipsEach year Farmers State Bank awards Achievement scholarships to graduating seniors from each of the market areas it serves. A total of $105,000 in scholarships has been awarded since Farmers State Bank began awarding scholarships in 1989 to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Recently $6,000 of scholarships were presented to:
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Adam Weder - $1,000
Shelby Shelts - $1,000
Megan Moffit - $2,000
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Farmers State Bank Sponsors Winchester Easter Egg Hunt85 children enjoyed the tradition of an Easter Egg hunt on Good Friday, April 6th, at Winchester's Monument Park. 900 eggs stuffed with chocolate, taffy, sweet tarts and skittles were scattered into three sections of the lawn corresponding to age groups the children were divided into; up to kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade and second and third grade. The hunt was frenzied; besides the candy in the eggs, the children had an additional reason to gather as many eggs as possible since one lucky child from each age group had the opportunity to find a special egg that had a ticket inside that said winner. Winners received a huge Easter basket overflowing with goodies. Additionally, each participating child received a treat bag with pencils, balloons, a chocolate marshmallow bunny and candy. Farmers State Bank has been conducting an Easter Egg hunt in Winchester since the bank opened its Winchester Office 17 years ago in 1995.
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Farmers State Bank Sponsors Jerseyville Easter Egg HuntGood Friday was really sweet for 125 children that came to the Easter Egg hunt held on the front lawn of Farmers State Bank on April 6th. Smarties, tootsie rolls, gum, and chocolate were crammed into 1,200 eggs and spread on the lawn. There were three separate egg hunts instead of one large one. The Pre–K children did the first hunt followed by kindergarteners and first grade with second and third graders making up the final group. The children had an additional reason to find as many eggs as possible besides the candy. One egg from each age group had a piece of paper inside that said winner. Each winner received a huge Easter basket overflowing with goodies. Farmers State Bank has held an Easter Egg hunt in Jerseyville every year for 10 years since the bank opened for business in 2002. |
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Farmers State Bank Donates Books to South SchoolDr. Seuss's birthday was March 2, 2012. Each year, the National Education Association celebrates his birthday by sponsoring a Read Across America Day. Farmers State Bank's participation in Dr. Seuss's birthday celebration involved buying books and donating them to Pittsfield's South School so the children had Dr. Seuss books to read. South School librarian, Mrs. Feenstra is pictured with Farmers State Bank EVP, Nevin Grigsby and children representing students from grades kindergarten through second with some of the books donated by the bank. |
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Farmers State Bank Conducts Agricultural MeetingLocal farm operators attended a meeting on Thursday, February 23rd at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield. Dr. Emerson Nafziger, Professor in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois – Urbana and who is also in charge of the Orr Research Center in Perry, was the featured speaker. Dr. Nafziger, one of the foremost agricultural researchers in the country, discussed:
Agricultural producers can use this information to improve yields and maximize profit. Farmers State Bank conducted this event as a service to farmers and continues its commitment to agriculture. One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for Certified cost for attending and the bank provided lunch. Farmers State Bank has been designated as the #1 bank locally based on percent of loan business from agriculture. |
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The Parents Fund of Pittsfield Saukee Boys' Basketball Gets A Boost from Farmers State Bank.A 50:50 raffle is held during the Pittsfield Saukee Boys' Basketball games. Half the money from the raffle goes to the person that bought the winning ticket while the other half goes to the Parents Fund. Money collected by the Parent's Fund goes to the team to pay for travel expenses, hotel rooms and food when the team travels out of town. The Parent's Fund also provided the warm-ups used by the team. During the 2011 – 2012 season, Farmers State Bank has matched the amount received by the Parents Fund from raffle ticket sales. As a result, the Parents Fund is able to do more due to the increased amount coming in and guaranteeing the team will receive 100% of the proceeds from the raffle ticket sale! |
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Bank employees volunteer and participate in Winchester EMS chili cook-offFarmers State Bank was one of 15 competitors that entered the chili cook-off to raise money for the Winchester EMS - a volunteer ambulance service. The EMS chili-cookoff was held on Saturday, January 28th and ran from noon to 8 pm. This was the 15th consecutive cook-off and each person paid $3.00 to enter and taste the chilis. A total of $3,350 was raised for Winchester EMS. Pictured from left to right – Debbie Foster, Jeff Duncan & Nichole Mason |
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Bank employee teaches students about money.Students learn the history of money, how to open an account, make deposits, manage a savings account, why and how to save, and how to earn money. The Bank at School curriculum, from the State of Illinois, includes classroom instruction and 1 on 1 interaction. Katie Davis (pictured), a Farmers State Bank employee, heads up the Bank at School effort which involves all fifth graders once a month for the 9 month school year. Farmers State Bank has been operating Bank at School in Pittsfield for 15 years. |
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Bank employees handle concessions so parents can watch game.On Saturday, January 9th, 2011, nine Farmers State Bank employees volunteered to run the concession stand during the Qunicy Notre Dame / Saukee JV and Varsity boy's basketball games in Pittsfield so that the parents who normally staff the stand could enjoy the games. |
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Dr. Darrel Good speaks at Farmers State Bank's economics meeting.Local farm operators attended an Economics Meeting on Tuesday December 6th at the Senior Citizens Center in Pittsfield. Dr. Darrel Good, Professor of Agricultural Economics at University of Illinois – Urbana, was the featured speaker. Dr. Good, one of the foremost agricultural economists in the country, dicussed;
Agricultural producers can use this information to implement marketing plans for maximizing profit. |
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