First State Bank backs Harvest Fest with Kiwanis donation

From left: James Ayers, assistant vice president and regional retail manager for First State Bank, joins Kiwanis Club president Melissa Phelps and Amy Smith, Inez banking center manager, following the bank’s donation in support of this year’s Harvest Festival. Both Ayers and Smith are longtime Kiwanians. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith)

BY ROGER SMITH
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN

INEZ — The Kiwanis Club’s weekly luncheon at Giovanni’s turned into a celebration of community Thursday when James Ayers, assistant vice president/regional retail manager of First State Bank and a longtime Kiwanian, presented a donation in support of this year’s Harvest Festival.

“Madam President, we’ve been built on belief since 1884,” Ayers said, turning to Kiwanis Club president Melissa Phelps. “Part of those beliefs is community and hard work, and we recognize the hard work that this group does for the community. So we’re glad to do it.”

Applause broke out from club members as Ayers handed over the check.

“A big thanks to First State Bank,” Phelps said.

The contribution will help fund attractions at the upcoming Martin County Harvest Fest on Sept. 12 & 13 in downtown Inez.

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