KAREN'S KORNER
Spring is a wonderful season. I love to watch the plants as they poke their little heads through the ground, bringing new life to the aftermath of a long winter. I enjoy watching the birds return to our back yard and listening to their chorus as they welcome the sunshine and warmer weather. The birds and squirrels are quite entertaining sometimes!
Senior Expo 2001
Senior Expo 2001 will be held on Wednesday, May 9th at the Holiday Mall in Devils Lake fron 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 30 businesses from the Lake Region area, specializing in services and products especially for seniors, are participating. There will be drawings for some excellent door prizes!
PLUS there will be entertainment throughout the day! In the morning you can enjoy listening to the Silver Sensations, the Central Middle School Choir and Jamie Hensey. There will also be some "MAGIC" in the morning. In the afternoon enjoy the music of Larry Charon, and Mark Friestad.
CountryBank USA is having a booth at the Senior Expo. We will be offering two "specials" that day which will only be available by attending the Expo. One is an additional .50% on the Annual Percentage Yield on a new Certificate of Deposit. The 2nd is a low 5.00% Annual Percentage Rate on computer financing. If you have been thinking about getting a computer, this would be a great time to do it. So, be sure and mark your calendar for the Expo on May 9th.
May 13th - Happy Mother's Day
SYTTENDE MAI
Ya, sure-it's that time of year again! When spring arrives, it seems that Syttende Mai isn't far behind! My "17th of May" bush is budding out and hopefully will be in full bloom for this special day.
CountryBank USA will be celebrating Syttende Mai (Norwegian Independence Day) in Cando and Devils Lake, with an open house from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in both locations.
In Cando: Cecelia Boe will talk about the terrain in Norway and will display her beautiful Hardanger. Blood sugar and blood pressure testing will be available.
In Devils Lake: JoAnn Copeland will demonstrate rosemalling. Mercy Hospital Home Care will do blood pressure and blood sugar testing.
Both banks will be serving home-made, genuine Norwegian treats (and coffee, of course). So stop by for some conversation, great food, health screening and register for some nice prizes.
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 28th Memorial Day is observed. Let us give thanks to those men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice to keep this great land of ours. CountryBank USA (both locations) will be closed on this day to honor our Veterans.
RELAY FOR LIFE
The 5th Annual Lake Region Relay for Life will be held on June 1st & 2nd at Roosevelt Park in Devils Lake. If you need any information on this please give me a call at 665-5000. CountryBank USA has the distinct honor of being one of the ORIGINAL 8 teams, and has participated every year. Our team captain this year is Kim Schall and her team members are: Terry Jorde, Sallie Larson, Dixie Sander, Paula Halvorson, Alisha Casey, Susan Kakela, Danae Hillebrand, Devonna Brenno and Cindy Asleson. Their theme is "The Prospectors-Banking on a Golden Cure".
I would like to extend a special invitation to anyone who is battling cancer or has been fortunate enough to have won the battle, to participate in the Survivor's Social and Kick-off Lap. Last year 102 participated. I would love to see that figure double this year!
The "Celebration of Life" activities for survivors starts with a cake & coffee social at 6 p.m. in the shelter at Roosevelt Park. Survivors will register in the shelter and draw their hand on the "Hands of Hope" banner. Each survivor will be given a special T-shirt and is invited to participate in the first lap of the event to "kick-off" the Relay at 7 p.m. We ask that survivors pre-register if possible. If you, or someone you know would like to participate in this special event you can register by calling the Relay's voice mail at 665-1003. Please register by May 15th if possible. Transportation will be available for those who feel they are unable to walk the entire lap, and we need this information as well.
For a donation of $5 or more you may purchase a luminary in memory or in honor of someone. You can contact any team member at CountryBank USA for a luminary.
June 17th - Happy Father's Day
IN CANDO:
Notes from Janice Ford
Janice has the following fun events planned in Cando:
May 15th: Bowling party-10 a.m. to noon. If you don't bowl you can play cards or a board game. Cost is $5.00 per person which includes bowling, coffee and a donut/muffin. You may bring a guest! Please sign up for this event with Janice.
July 18th: Potluck picnic in the park. The bank will supply the hamburgers and members are asked to bring a dish to share. Time is from noon to 1:30. Sign up with Janice is a must so she can plan the food.
August 23rd: Ice cream social in the Cando Park from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. No sign up is necessary for this event and you may bring a guest.
To sign up for bowling or the picnic call Janice at 968-4421
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ARE YOUR VALUABLES STORED IN A SAFE PLACE?
There is no better time than now to get your important papers or property together and store them in a safety deposit box at CountryBank USA. For a limited time and subject to availability we are offering the following:
SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES
HALF PRICE FOR THE FIRST YEAR
| SIZE |
YEARLY RATE |
SPECIAL OFFER |
| Size 3" X 10" |
$25.00 |
$12.50/yr |
| Medium 5" X 10" |
$40.00 |
$20.00/yr |
| Large 10" X 10" |
$75.00 |
$37.50/yr |
Check with any CountryBank USA employee for details. If you would like a suggestion list of what should be kept in a safety deposit box, just stop in at one of our Bank locations and ask for one.
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Happy Birthday! Happy Anniversary!
Welcome to our new Members
Best Wishes to everyone celebrating a Birthday or Anniversary in May & June and Welcome to all our new CountryNeighbors members from all of us at CountryBank USA!
North to
ALASKA!
ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT!
Inside Passage Northbound Tour
PLUS
The Canadian Rockies
August 2-17, 2001
PRICE INCLUDES
Motorcoach Transportation
Hotel Accommodations
Fully Escorted-Baggage Handling
Get-Acquainted Meal
Calgary, AB - Banff, AB
Sulpher Mountain - Gondola Ride
Lake Louise, AB
Sno-Coach Ride - Athabaska Glacier
Jasper, AB & Jasper National Park
Maligne Cruise - Prince Rupert, BC
All Ferry Transportation
Cabins on Ferry
Juneau, AK, sightseeing
Skagway, AK
Whitehorse, YT - Frantic Follies
Dawson City, YT - Pan for Gold
"Top of the World Highway"
Tok, AK- Dog Sledding Demonstration
Rika's Roadhouse - coffee
Fairbanks, AK
Discovery Sternwheeler Cruise
Salmon Bake - Santa Claus House
Denali National Park
Wildlife Tour with Lunch
Anchorage, AK - City Tour
Farewell Dinner
Prince William Sound
Glacier Cruise with meal
Air 1-way Anchorage to Bismarck
COST PER PERSON
$2,890 Double $2,870 Triple
$2,850 Quad $3,285 Single
$50 discount if paid in full by 5/14/01!!
CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVERWALK
IN
SAN ANTONIO
November 28 thru December 2, 2001
Flight to San Antonio, Texas
Hotel located on the famous Riverwalk
Welcome dinner in San Antonio
Mission San Jose
Japanese Sunken Gardens
Mexican Marketplace
Motorcoach to Austin with tour of the city
LBJ Library and Museum
Stonewall
Tram ride at LBJ Ranch & "Texas White House"
German village of Fredericksburg
"Remember the Alamo"
Davy Crockett mission and fortress
IMAX-"The Price of Freedom"
Dinner cruise on the Pasco del Rio
Brochures and full details of this trip will be available soon. Watch for more information in the next newsletter.
