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Citizens National Bank Breaks Ground on Operations Center Expansion
Citizens National Bank brokeground June 11 on a 15,000square foot expansion of theirexisting Operations Center, lo-cated just off I-75 in Bluffton,OH. The addition will provideapproximately 24 new officesfor the building which currentlyhouses the bank’s Operations, IT,Compliance, Marketing and CallCenter departments.According to J. Michael Rom-ey, President/CEO the bank hasseen continued growth over thepast years and the additional staff that requires has caused a short-age in office space with the exist-ing facilities. “As we plan ahead,our goal is to make sure we haveadequate backroom support andcomfortable workspaces for ourstaff in order to ensure successfor future growth opportunitiesin existing and new markets.This expansion will offer us thatopportunity.”The project is expected to takenine months. Upon completion,the building will be approximate-ly double the size it is today andallow some departments current-ly housed in the Bluffton branchoffice to move to the new facil-ity. “We look forward to the flex-ibility adding this new space willprovide in allowing us to moveforward with further expansionand providing more support forour sales staff in the future,”states Romey.With offices in Bluffton,Celina, Defiance, Elida, Findlay,Lima, Springfield and Van Wert,Citizens National Bank has assetstotaling more than $580 millionand has been serving the commu-nities of West Central Ohio since1920.
Construction has started on the new main office of The Fort Jennings StateBank in Fort Jennings. The Bank was founded in 1918 and its first loca-tion was in the building that now houses the Post Office in Fort Jennings.The existing bank building was constructed in 1970 when the Bank had $3,000,000.00 in assets. An addition was added on in 1990 when the Bank had$34,000,000.00 in assets. Currently the Bank has over $150,000,000.00 in as-sets and has grown to five locations. The new building will be 9,125 sq. ft. insize. Completion is scheduled for late Spring, 2013.
 
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One of the goals of any company’s man-agement should be the education of its em-ployees on how to recognize the schemesand frauds that are being operated by un-scrupulous organizations.Businesses, churches, and charitableorganizations are being bilked out of mil-lions of dollars by all kinds of scams everyyear.Being able to recognize the scam whenit is presented to one of your associates isthe main line of defense. Some of theseschemes are very sophisticated and are noteasy to immediately get a fix on them.Everyone is familiar by now with thepaper pirates, toner phoners and fake in-voice rip offs so let’s look at a couple of the lesser known and better disguisedschemes:
• The gift-horse scam tries to create
mistrust. The scheme begins when thecaller tricks an employee into accepting agift, or some other “free” item, along witha reference to merchandise or services.The company then receives overpriced,unordered merchandise followed by aninvoice with the employee’s name. Whenthe invoice hits the employee’s desk, it’soverpriced but, fearing trouble with theboss; the employee writes the check anddoes not report it. At least, this is what thecrooks count on.
• This is one that, while rare, has hap
-pened in our region. It’s the “moving”scam and is almost always done via tele-marketing by a young woman who claimsher father’s business is being moved toanother town. They have supplies andequipment they do not want to move andwill sell at cost or below and even quotesspecific prices. The supplies are shippedbut the invoice is much higher than thequoted price, claiming the quoted pricewas “per item” not “per box.”Training and due diligence by employ-ees and associates can stop all businessscams at the gate but it takes education anda certain amount of skepticism.
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Niswonger celebrates five years of entertainment
Celebrating five years of entertainment, in-spiration and education the Niswonger Perform-ing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio is pleased toannounce another outstanding line up of qual-ity entertainment for the 2012-2013 Season.The NPAC has, over the past five season beenthrilled to bring to Van Wert artists that includ-ed Marie Osmond, Amy Grant, Charlie DanielsBand, Tony Orlando, and shows straight fromthe Broadway stage such as Annie, Porgy andBess, Fiddler on the Roof and more. The suc-cess of these seasons has been due in part toour many sponsors and patrons. The NPAC ispleased to partner with this year’s season spon-sor, Statewide Ford Lincoln of Van wert.Kicking off the2012-2013 season is the GalaCelebration V weekend September 14 and 15thfeaturing Irish Tenor, Ronan Tynan. On FridayTynan will give a presentation at 7:00 pm as heshares his inspirational life story as a paraple-gic athlete, physician and singer. On Saturday,Tynan presents a Gala Celebration V concertbacked by the Lima Symphony Orchestra at7:30 pm. This weekend is sponsored in part byTimes Bulletin Media and 1st Federal SavingsBank.On Thursday, October 4 at 7:30 pm, legend-ary coach Bob Knight discusses his life andcareer events, his mentors, and the students hehas taught through his years of coaching. Thislecture series event is sponsored in part by LeeKinstle GM and the Fan 93.1 fm.The Little Sisters of Hobeken return to VanWert in Dan Goggin’s Nunset Boulevard onSunday, October 14 at 3:00 pm. Featuring thestar of Laverne & Shirley, Cindy Williams thisadventure features all new songs, audience par-ticipation and heavenly humor.Then bring the family for a one-of-a-kindblack-light puppet show as John Tartaglia’sImagin Ocean brings a magical undersea ad-venture to the NPAC on Saturday, November 3at 1:00 pm. Tank, Bubles and Dorsel are bestfriends who just happen to be fish and theyare about to set out on a remarkable journey of discovery. Jam packed with original music thisshow is a blast from the first big splash to thelast wave good-bye.The United States Army Field Band and Sol-diers’ Chorus will bring a free Veterans HonorConcert to the NPAC on Thursday, November 8.This free ticketed event will again be a patrioticsalute to those who serve as well as a mixture of all genres of music and song from the musicalambassadors of the army straight from Wash-ington DC. Tickets will once again be availablefor free with the coupon from sponsors TimesBulletin Media.The holiday season at the NPAC is againpacked with something for everyone to enjoyand kicks off the day after Thanksgiving withthe Oak Ridge Boys Christmas show, Novem-ber 23 at 7:30 pm. Their annual Christmas showincludes the Oaks’ greatest hits as well as triedand true holiday songs that people expect tohear. This show is sponsored in part by T-102.1fm, Van Wert Federal Savings Bank and Kenn-Feld Group.On Thursday, December 13 Jay, Jimmy andMerrill Osmond take the stage at 7:30 pm forChristmas with The Osmonds. Performing infront of world-wide audiences for 50 years, thebrothers bring their Osmond harmonies to VanWert for a Christmas show full of holiday fes-tivities. This show is sponsored in part by TimesBulletin Media.Join us on Thursday, December 20 at 1:30pm for a lecture by Legend Lore presenter, CeciWiselogel on the Legends of Christmas. Shepresents a festive program where the legendsand customs of the seasoncome to life. From why we kiss under themistletoe to believing in the jolly old elf itself,it’s a surprising education in all things Yule!Then it’s fun for ogres and ogresses of allages as Shrek-The Musical comes to the stagein Van Wert direct from Broadway on Saturday,December 22. With shows at 2 pm and again at7 pm, this show is sure be great family holidayfun. This musical is sponsored in part by 1stFederal Savings Bank.Jazz again fills the NPAC music hall as RussFreeman and The Rippingtons come to town onSaturday, January 26 at 7:30 pm. This Grammy-nominated American contemporary jazz band iscelebrating 25 years of great music. This showsponsored in part by Koch Law Office and theJim Robideau Family.Spend Valentine’s evening with your spe-cial one enjoying one of America’s leadingadult contemporary artists. Christopher Crossbrings his smooth ballad hits, such as “Sailing”and “Ride LikeThe Wind” to the NPAC for aromantic night of music on Thursday, February
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