Elise Chase shows ladies can crash demolition derbies
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been a slow summer for all of us — but especially slow for Elise Chase. Before social distancing became the norm, the Union Grove personal banker had hoped to drive in at least three demolition derbies this season.

“I was drawn to demo derbies because they are an adrenaline rush — but also, there are not too many female drivers that go into the shows,” she says. Though she had attended derbies and helped friends build cars, it wasn’t until last summer that she finally entered one, at Walworth County Fair in Elkhorn. “The car had to be bright pink, and it was.”

Read more about about Elise’s rip-roaring hobby!

Tell us about your grandparents!

This year more than ever, it’s important to keep our loved ones top of mind. In honor of National Grandparents Day on September 13, we’re asking you to share photos of and stories about your grandparents or other older relatives. Here’s how it works:

• Send photos and stories to shorelines@northshorebank.com. Please ID everyone in each photo and provide an approximate date it was taken, along with your full name and current job title.
• You can submit photos and stories about grandparents or older relatives who are alive or no longer with us, at any age.
• One submission per employee, please.
• Deadline is Friday, August 28, at 5pm.

Photos and text may be edited to fit our needs. We’ll share your photos and stories in Shorelines and on the bank’s social media. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! •••

Video tellers available 70 hours a week

North Shore Bank is here for our customers 70 hours and seven days a week. Besides service during normal business hours at all of our branches, our video tellers are available at select locations from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Video tellers can assist with a wide range of banking services, including:

• Deposits and withdrawals
• Cashing checks
• Loan payments
• Transfers
• Checking account balances

See all of our video teller locations here. And remember that our ATMs are also in operation 24 hours a day, for customers who need to get cash, deposit cash and checks without an envelope, and check their balances.

Our Customer Support Center is also available to help from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays.

If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in a video teller or CSC position, check the job postings on Ask Seymour today! •••

New Hires for August 13
MLK Drive teller Joshua Moreno was born in Los Angeles but raised in Milwaukee. He previously worked as a server for about five years and as a bartender for about three. “I love tattoos,” he says. ” I lost count on how many I have, but it’s probably close to 40 at this point. My most painful tattoos were two portraits I got on the top of my feet — Frankenstein’s monster and his bride. They took about five hours total, and I couldn’t walk afterwards.”

Sussex teller Ashley Otzelberger is from Menomonee Falls and worked as an early childhood educator for three years before deciding to change careers after the COVID-19 pandemic began this year. “I’ve always loved doing finances and helping my family members think of ways to save money,” she says. “So after spending three months at home with my children, I decided to take the leap and get out of the teaching industry and do what I am truly passionate about.” Ashley also enjoys hiking, fishing, and painting. “I’ve actually sold several paintings over the last few years,” she says.

Kenosha South universal banker Jason Parkhurst is from Kenosha and previously worked as an assistant store manager at Batteries Plus. “I am an avid roller coaster enthusiast!” he says. “I belong to several roller coaster clubs and make amusement parks the center of vacation plans. Six Flags Great America is my home park, and Maxx Force is my favorite coaster there.” •••

What’s going on: Greendale’s birthday and a raffle
What’s going on with you? If you or someone in your family has a special event — a concert, show, sporting or charity event, or another important moment — send the details to shorelines@northshorebank.com. We’ll include information about select events to let your colleagues know about all the cool stuff happening with the North Shore Bank team.

Greendale’s Birthday in Gazebo Park
Saturday, August 15, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., 2710 Broad Street
This special one-day event is replacing Village Days in 2020. Come enjoy the beer garden, live music, food, Rummage on the Green, and lots more family fun! More information here.

North Shore Bank ‘In It to Win It’ Raffle
Wednesdays through September 9, online
Tickets are $10 each, and Positively Pewaukee will hold a drawing every Tuesday at 7 p.m. You may purchase as many tickets as you want every week for a chance to win one large prize from a local business. More information here. •••