On Jan. 12, The State Bank celebrated its 125th anniversary at its location in Falcon, Colorado. The State Bank has two other locations in Colorado: one in La Junta and one in Rocky Ford. Annette Causey, senior vice president of The State Bank, said the anniversary is technically Jan. 13, which marks the 125th anniversary of the bankís charter.Since the date of the celebration often coincides with inclement weather, Causey said the bank plans to have another celebration in June, so it can be held outside with more activities for the guests.The celebration included sandwiches, chips, cake, coffee and other refreshments for guests. Causey said Safeway in Falcon provided the cake, and John Davis with D Graphix Design in Colorado Springs designed the logo. The bank also commemorated the anniversary with knit winter hats, made by Art Pierson of Phoenix820, a Falcon vendor.ìSmall businesses are the heart of our economy, the most important part,î said Lora Rose, who will eventually succeed her mother, Patricia Kreps, as the bank president. ìThey give us our standard of living; and, as a family-owned bank, we like to find other small businesses to help.îKreps said The State Bankís staff deserved thanks and recognition for putting together a great celebration.
