State Bank Connection
Winter 2013
Positive Ideas and Information for our Customers
We wish it wasn’t over, Bev!
I thought it was unlikely that I would return to
my hometown after leaving for college. A
small town had limited job opportunities and
I left without any career plans for the future.
So I felt very fortunate after graduating and
Bruce Wolf, President
starting my banking career in the Twin Cities
State Bank of New Prague
to learn of a job opening in town. After an interesting hiring process, a position at Fidelity
State Bank of New Prague brought me back home in 1982. Working
at the bank was a great learning experience, made even better because of the wonderful group of people who were
my co-workers. It was there that I began my long
term working relationship with Bev Zvanovec. I
learned quickly that she knew and understood what
was going on throughout the bank. Her strong
work ethic included a concern and commitment for
the success of the organization. There were many
laughs mixed in through the years. Bev has always
Bev Zvanovec
been involved in expense management. In those Senior Vice President
leaner times of the farm crisis, I remember there
was once an idea of rationing toilet paper to save money and help
manage overhead expenses. It was also at Fidelity Bank that I began
to appreciate her compassionate, encouraging and problem solving
nature. In 1986 she brought those qualities with her to State Bank
of New Prague. Not too long after, I joined the Bank as well. It has
now been over 27 years that Bev has been actively involved in the
management of the State Bank. At the heart of our success has been
talented people like Bev. Among her duties has been the responsibility for the management of the daily operations of the bank. Working with her has been a true pleasure.
Bev will be retiring from her formal duties as Senior Vice President of
State Bank of New Prague at the end of the year, but Bev will remain
at the bank on a part time basis as her retirement schedule allows.
As a friend and co-worker, I am grateful for everything she has done
for the State Bank of New Prague, the community and for me in particular. And so, Bev, I extend my warmest wishes for a long and rewarding retirement!
And, on behalf of the staff at the State Bank of New Prague, I wish to
all our friends and customers a very happy holiday season!
from everyone at
Sandy Becker • Kim Bergo
Sue Bisek • Monica Carlson
Marcy Dvorak • Amy Fischer
Gay Gerhardt • Heather Gilhousen
Patty Hoefs • Ed Hrabe • Lisa Korbel
Tery Mahowald • Terry Mattson
Lucille Nickolay • Madonna Novotny
Barbara Nyreen • Abbey Overmohle
Katie Svoboda • Melanie Thurston
Bruce Wolf •Bev Zvanovec
Holiday Hours
Christmas Eve, Dec. 24
New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31
Christmas Day, Dec. 25
New Year’s Day, Jan. 1
Lobby 9 am to Noon
Drive Up 7 am to Noon
Closed
Lobby 9 am to 4:30 pm
Drive Up 7 am to 5 pm
Closed
European
Event
Christmas
4th Annual
A fun-filled time for the whole family!
Here are just a few ideas!
Parade of Lights, New Prague
December 6 at 6:30 PM
Watch as elaborately lit floats light up the night sky along Main Street. Then
go to Memorial Park for a tree lighting, Santa, goody bags and fireworks.
Kiwanis Holiday Lights, Sibley Park, Mankato
November 29 through December 31
(507) 385-9129; [email protected]
Drive or walk through Sibley Park to see animated lights, choreographed
lights, and Santa with live reindeer.
Artisans & Crafters
European Imports
Demonstrations
Entertainment
Kids activities
Food
More!
Winter Walk, Downtown, Northfield
800-658-2548; [email protected]; December 12, 2013
See Northfield by candlelight! Stroll through the historic downtown decked
out for the holidays with activities for the whole family. A warm and inviting
atmosphere for the perfect family outing during the holiday season.
Free
Admission
Macy’s Santaland, Minneapolis
Daily until December 22; 700 Nicollet Mall; macys.com; 612-375-2200
Price: $4
Please bring a nonperishable food item
Jul To The World: A Nordic Christmas, Amer. Swedish Institute
Sunday
December 8th
11:00 - 4:30
Daily until January 5
2600 Park Avenue Minneapolis; 612-871-4907
The American Swedish Institute, founded in 1929, serves as a gathering
place for people to share stories and experiences around universal themes
Park Ballroom
300 Lexington Ave. S.
New Prague
Sponsored by
Celebrate the Season!
of tradition, migration, crafts, arts, all informed by enduring ties to Sweden.
Member FDIC
Holiday Lights in the Park, Phalen Park
St. Paul; 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily until January 1
www.lightsinthepark.org; $8 per car; $10 Fri.-Sat. & holidays
Now in its sixth year, the IBEW Holiday Lights in the Park event turns Phalen
Hosted by
Czech Heritage Club
About those 12 days of Christmas…
Park into a winter wonderland you can enjoy from the warmth of your car.
A Christmas Carol, Guthrie Theater
Visit guthrietheater.org for times and dates; Price: $34-$85.
Featuring a gifted ensemble cast, an immersive Victorian atmosphere, and
striking special effects, the Guthrie's “A Christmas Carol” continues to
imbue creative ingenuity into this defining tale of regret and redemption.
Holidazzle Parade, Nicollet Mall
6:30 p.m. every Fri., Sat. from November 29 until December 21
Price: free or $9 for hot seats
This will be the last year for this nighttime parade! Marching bands, local
singers and musicians, costumed characters, floats festooned with hundreds of twinkling lights and Santa with his sleigh.
A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol, New Century Theatre
615 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis; Price: $24-$27
Call 612-455-9500 for dates and times
Taken as a commentary on Minnesota culture, A Don't Hug Me Christmas
Carol is about as astute as an Ole and Lena joke.
Winter is more fun with mittens!
Have you
found the
right place
for your new home?
Now find Ed and Lisa!
The Nelsons and the Schaaps did!
Our 15th annual “Mittens for Many”
drive runs through December 13th!
Please bring NEW mittens, gloves, hats, scarves,
socks, coats and boots to our lobby by Thursday,
December 13th during regular banking hours!
This “Mittens for Many” drive is run in conjunction with the
Adopt-A-Family Program and Santa Anonymous in New Prague.
Crazy about ice fishing?
Get your licenses and permits
at the Deputy Registrar
in our lobby!
Fishing licenses
Snowmobile registration
Permits for ice houses
Check Your List &
List Your Checks!
with your smart phone and
Mobile Banking
Now and then it’s fun for us at State Bank of New Prague to tell
stories of our satisfied customers. This time we chose two couples who are having new homes built with the help of Ed Hrabe
and Lisa Korbel of our mortgage department.
Here is what they had to say:
Jennifer and Eric
Nelson are building
a home on 280th
Street. Jennifer
said, “We picked
State Bank of New
Prague because
my parents had
their home financed through
them and they had
a very good experience. Lisa has
been very easy to work with. She listens, gives advice, keeps in
touch and has made the process run smoothly.” Eric added, “We
are very pleased and would not hesitate to recommend SBNP to
anyone planning to buy or build a house.”
Amber and Travis
Schaap are building a house on
Hickey Lake Drive.
Amber said, “We
were not finding
the financing we
wanted at the big
banks. Then, our
real estate agent
suggested we go
to a smaller bank.
That’s when we went to State Bank of New Prague and met Ed.”
“Yes, we met with Ed”, added Travis, “and a half hour later we
walked out knowing exactly what was going to happen. We would
highly recommend the State Bank. They have been great!”
If you are considering construction or buying a different home, call
Ed Hrabe (NMLS # 584285) or Lisa Korbel (NMLS # 584288) at 952-758-4491.
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Santa
will be landing at
State Bank of New Prague
on Tuesday, December 17th!
He will be here from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
and will want to talk to each one of you!
Santa will also have a gift for each child
who brings a new pair of mittens or a
new outdoor hat for our
Mittens for Many
Program!
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