Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Ron Zimmerly (left), president and CEO of Liberty National Bank, welcomes Mary Bowden and Charles VanDyne, to the bank’s open house on Wednesday.
LNB has been celebrating its 125 anniversary this week. Mary and Charles are directors emeriti of the bank, both having served many years as directors.
Mary, as a bank director, cut the cake for the bank’s centennial 25 years ago.
Liberty National Bank’s open house on Wednesday featured an historical display of the bank’s past, a buffet luncheon, and an opportunity for customers and business leaders to gather together.
Check out the historical photos of the bank below -
Liberty National Bank has been celebrating its 125 anniversary this week. From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday the financial institution will hold an open house at 118 S. Main. And, there are prizes and giveaways.
Their ATMs have gone wild. Some of the $5 bills have been swapped with $20s and some $20s for $50s. Make a withdrawal and you could get extra cash.
Also, sign up to win a $125 VISA gift card. In addition, those who open a new checking account will receive $125 (some restrictions apply).
Mercy Health – St. Rita’s will honor the Sisters of Mercy at its annual Mercy Club Reception being held Wednesday, Sept. 26. This celebration honors those in the community, businesses, individuals, our employees, volunteers/auxiliary and medical staff, who continually provide support to its community.
St. Rita’s is celebrating 100 years of serving its community and so chose to recognize the work of the Sisters of Mercy, who founded St. Rita’s a century ago.
Bethany Theis of Bluffton recently joined the sales team of Cole Humphrey Insurance, 115 N. Main St., Ada.
Theis, licensed since 2008, has held various positions in the insurance industry.
“My experience in these positions ensure customers that I will provide you the expertise to handle all of your insurance needs,” she said.
Working through Cole Humphrey, an independent agency, Theis can offer insurance products from wide array of companies.
“Working with these various companies enables me to tailor a policy based on your specific need,” she said. “I can provide a no-obligation review of your coverage and provide a comparison quote.
Marilyn Reed will have an open house Saturday for a new business called Art and Soul Painting Studio located at 7638 CR 90, which is between SR 309 and Foraker. The open house will run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The studio will be open, and a tent has been put up for the open house where several craftsmen will have work on display and for sale.
Marilyn says she paints on “anything that doesn’t move.” She paints gourds, murals, on wood pieces made by her husband and, of course, on canvas.
