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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
July 30, 1998
FIRST PLACE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Mexico 0-25956 85-0317365
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) file number) Identification No.)
100 East Broadway, Farmington, New Mexico 87401
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Address of principal executive offices Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (505) 324-9500
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Resignation of Ben Heikkinen from First Place Financial Corporation
Board.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) EXHIBITS
Resignation letter dated July 30, 1998 from Ben Heikkinen.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FIRST PLACE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: August 5, 1998 /s/ James D. Rose
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President and Chief Operating Officer
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[LETTERHEAD]
30 JULY 1998
MR. RICHARD L. LEDBETTER
PRESIDENT/CEO
First National Bank of Farmington
P.O. Box 4540
Farmington, NM 87499
SUBJECT: Resignation First Place Financial Board
Dear Mr. Ledbetter:
It is with regret that I submit my resignation to the First Place Financial
Board. I have served on the Board for approximately eight (8) years. I have
enjoyed the experience and have learned a great deal about business and in
particular financing of businesses.
I look forward to continuing our business relationship and hope the Bank and
its Board the very best.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Ben Heikkinen
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Ben Heikkinen
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