119 been written and will continue to be written; and We also feel we were particularly fortunate in meeting weekly with this Gentleman, E. Blackburn Moore, in a very small group; to learn and appreciate his ways of operation, his knowledge and his uncanny wisdom in knowing when to use and bring forth some simple arithmetic which members of any financial institution should never lose sight. He was always aware of the guiding principles; complete honesty when dealing with one’s fellow man and also never to allow one’s action to have any other interpretation than they were motivated from integrity coupled with fairness. He was the personification of Perspicacity and Perspicuity. He knew how to cajole a person who opposed his views into ventilating his opposing views or ideas, rather than explode; significant difference might remain but better understanding is obtained by reason of communications. Mr. Carlton “Windy” Emmart was appointed to the Board on September 11, 1980, filling the vacancy of Mr. Moore and Mr. Jackson was named Chairman of the Board. Dr. Iden succumbed on September 27, 1980 and his passing was noted: Whereas, the Bank of Clarke County has sustained a great loss in the death of Dr. Carroll H. Iden, who departed this life on the 27th day of September, 1980; and Whereas, we, the Directors, Officers and Staff of the Bank of Clarke County, desire to have written upon the records of this institution our testimony to his character and usefulness, not only to this bank but to this community and surrounding area where he served the people as an outstanding physician; always with compassion; and Whereas, Dr. Carroll H. Iden served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Clarke County for 45 years and regularly attended its meetings. Now, Therefore, be it resolved: That in the death of Dr. Iden this bank has lost a loyal friend who brought to it the same excellent business ability, judgment and prudence which were shown in his private life. The Bank holds in high appreciation his services and personal friendship. We share with his widow, his sons and daughter, his family and friends the sorrow that comes from his death, and we offer them our deep sympathy in the hour of their bereavement. A Bank ad announced the addition of NOW accounts to the existing line of products in December of 1980. The ad stressed that the NOW account was optional – a customer could keep their regular checking accounts. There was some confusion in the public as to what NOW accounts were. Mr. Burch, a retired Board member, passed away on January 2, 1981 and