Paintsville Herald

Prestonsburg, KY - City National Bank donated $30,000 on August 05, 2005 to Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) to endow scholarships for students. The generous donation was presented by Craig G. Stilwell, Executive Vice President/ Director of Retail Banking, to Bobby McCool, BSCTC Vice President of Institutional Services and Michelle Meek, Associate Dean of Financial Affairs for the college.

Vice President Craig G. Stilwell said, "We are very happy to be giving back to the community by endowing this scholarship. City National Bank wants to be a part of the community and its growth. It is important that the bank be responsive to the community's needs."

Bob Bayes, Chairman of Big Sandy College Educational Foundation and retired President, Paintsville Market for Classic Bank commented, "We have always made an effort to further the educational standards of the citizens of eastern Kentucky. Scholarships provide opportunities to help people make better lives for themselves and become contributing citizens.

City Holding Company is the parent company of City National Bank. The Bank's 67 branch locations across West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio provide full-service banking to retail and commercial companies. Through its banking offices in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio, the company provides credit, deposit, investment advisory and insurance products and services to its customers. City National Bank in Paintsville was formerly known as Classic Bank.

City National Bank's recently opened branch in Paintsville, KY, was the location of the donation presentation. Bobby McCool, accepting the donation on behalf of the College said, "On behalf of the President, Dr. George D. Edwards I accept this donation. Contributions like this will make a difference in the lives of many students. The College and the students appreciate the generosity of City National."

Michelle Meek said, "I am so happy to be a part of this presentation today. I spent 13 years working for this bank before coming to work for the College. It gives me a sense of pride and fulfillment to see the bank donate money that will directly benefit students. That is putting the money back into the community where it is needed most. Scholarships fund the future."

Donations for scholarships or other college initiatives may be made by contacting Judy Bocook at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. 606-886-3863