THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, February 1, 1995 TAG: 9501310099
SECTION: ISLE OF WIGHT CITIZEN PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close-Up
SOURCE: Jody R. Snider
DATELINE: SMITHFIELD LENGTH: Medium: 64 lines
FARMERS BANK, the oldest bank in Isle of Wight County, just became the newest bank in Smithfield by opening a branch on South Church Street.
In fact, the new Smithfield office is the first branch ever for Farmers Bank, and it's the first branch any bank has opened in Smithfield in seven years, says Pete Carr, assistant vice president and Smithfield branch manager.
Carr was working at Farmers Bank in Windsor, as assistant vice president for of compliance and as a loan officer, before coming to the Smithfield branch in December. He supervises five full-time and three part-time employees.
``Over the past few years, there have been a lot of Smithfield people who have shown an interest in having a Farmers Bank in Smithfield,'' Carr says.
``And since the growth in the county seems to be in the northern end - in the Smithfield/Carrollton area - it was definitely an area we wanted to get into.''
Since the branch opened its doors, the bank has added 180 accounts, Carr says.
``We're really pleased with that.''
Name: N.F. ``Pete'' Carr Jr.
What brought you to Isle of Wight? I was born here.
Hometown: Zuni
Birthdate: Feb. 27, 1952
Occupation: Assistant vice president and manager of Farmers Bank in Smithfield.
Marital status: Married to Betty Jo for 14 years.
Children: Pete, 6, and Lauren, 4.
Favorite movies: ``Fatal Attraction'' and ``Field of Dreams.''
Favorite magazine: Sports Illustrated
A book you wish everyone would read, and why: ``Tough Times Don't Last, Tough People Do.''
Favorite night out on the town: A ball game and dinner.
Favorite bar or restaurant: Magnolia's Steakhouse.
Favorite food and drink: Seafood and iced tea.
Few people know . . . that I am a pretty good cook.
What's the best thing about yourself? I am a good listener.
Worst habit: Procrastination.
First thing in the morning: Take a walk.
Pets: One dog and one cat.
Hobbies: Coaching youth baseball; golf and cooking.
Ideal vacation: A week on a Caribbean island.
Pet peeve: People who do not live up to their potential.
First job: Gofer for Gwaltney Motor Co.
Worst job: Painting school buildings.
Of what achievements are you most proud? A successful marriage, two beautiful children and my career at Farmers Bank.
What would you like on your epitaph? ``Turn out the lights - the party's over.'' ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by JOHN H. SHEALLY II
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