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KAREN'S KORNER

WELCOME TO SUMMER!

I was beginning to think that summer was going to bypass us this year! Hopefully we will be able to go a few days without rain or storms so things can dry out a bit. I really enjoy the outdoors with an occasional game of golf and gardening, so this long wet spell has really put a damper on my activities.


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CountryBank USA Receives 1st Place Award!

The North Dakota Bankers Association Annual Convention was held recently, and it was announced that CountryBank USA was the recipient of the 1st Place Award for Community Service. Our award winning project was "Planting a Promise". Forty 7th & 8th grade students planted red tulips at CountryBank USA in Devils Lake, signifying that they would remain drug free!


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Lake Region Relay for Life Raises $159,380

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in, or donated to, the Lake Region Relay for Life. We had a very successful event!! There were 93 teams registered this year-up from 72 teams last year. Over 140 survivors participated in the Survivors Social and Celebration of Life Lap preceding the introduction of teams. Funds raised by Relay for Life are used for patient services, education and research. Because of your support, some day soon, there may be a cure for cancer!


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FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK


Terry J. Jorde, President & CEO

Independence Day celebrates the birthday of the United States of America. Founded July 4, 1776, with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, America is celebrating its 225th birthday this year.

CountryBank USA celebrates its independence every day! That's right…as a locally owned, independent bank we have a unique relationship with the communities that we serve…one that those large, out-of-state holding company banks will never understand. We are dependent upon our friends and neighbors and you, our customers, for our growth and success. That's why we work very hard at making sure that you're successful too! We thank you for the support that you have given us - helping us to grow and prosper in our local community.

Have a wonderful Independence Day, from all of your friends at CountryBank USA - your independent bank!


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Best Wishes

from all of us at
CountryBank USA
to everyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary in July and August.
A special WELCOME to all our new
CountryNeighbors members.


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WHAT'S HAPPENING FOR
COUNTRYNEIGHBOR MEMBERS????

IN DEVILS LAKE...

SUNDAE ON THURSDAY PARTY!

On Thursday, July 26th we are having an Ice Cream Social at Roosevelt Park in Devils Lake from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Call Karen at 665-5000 to register, so we know how many members to plan for.

IN CANDO:

Janice has planned the following events in Cando:

July 18th: Potluck picnic in the Cando 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. Call her at 968-4421.

August 23rd: Ice cream social in the Cando Park from 2 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. No sign up is necessary for this event and you may bring a guest.

Fun for all...Gospel Extravaganza!


A "Gospel Extravaganza" will be held on Sunday, August 5th in the Audi Theatre in Cando. Performances will begin at 1 p.m. and run until approximately 8 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Cando Arts Council.

Musical groups include: Special Delivery, Tom Freund & Co., The Lund Family, Orlando & Grace, Ron Nelson, The Gospals, Manfred Ladies Trio and The Schindler's.

Local talent will also be performing throughout the day. Art/Craft Displays! Concessions will be available!

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Music therapy? Studies show music can lower blood pressure and respiration rates reducing the body's natural response to stress. Music causes the brain to release endorphins (the brain's natural pain reliever) which speeds healing, reduces the chance of infections and improves physical health, speech skills and cognitive functioning!
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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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ARE YOUR SAVINGS BONDS
STILL EARNING INTEREST?

It's important to periodically check your bonds to make sure that they're still earning interest. This is especially true for Series E bonds and savings notes since you don't receive regular interest payments from the Treasury. The following will help you determine if your bonds have stopped earning interest.

The following savings bonds no longer earn interest:

E
  SERIES ISSUE DATE
  May 1941 through June 1961
and
December 1965 through June 1971
  H June 1952 through June 1971
  HH January 1980 through June 1981
  A,B,C,D,F,G,J,K All issues
  Savings Notes: May 1967 through October 1970
If you have internet access, visit the following website for information on savings bonds: www.savingsbonds.gov . If you don't-stop in at CountryBank USA and we will help you look it up.

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SYTTENDE MAI

Thank you to all who attended our Syttende Mai celebrations in Cando and Devils Lake. We hope you enjoyed all the delicious Norwegian treats and special events. A special thank you to JoAnn Copeland and Cecelia Boe for sharing their talents and knowledge with us.

Speaking of sharing, I want to share this Apple Crisp recipe with you. It is delicious!

    Best Ever-Apple Crisp In mixing bowl combine:
1 cup flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup old fashioned or quick cooking oats
1 tsp cinnamon

Cut in ½ cup cold butter or margarine until crumbly. Press half into greased 9" square baking pan. Top with 4 cups coarsely chopped peeled apples.

In saucepan combine:     1 cup white sugar
    2 tbsp cornstarch
    1 cup water
    1 tsp vanilla

Cook & stir until thick and clear. Pour this over the apples. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until apples are tender.

TIP: To prevent lumps from developing in sauce, thoroughly combine sugar and cornstarch before adding the water.

When rhubarb is in season I use 1 cup rhubarb and 3 cups apples. Nice variation!


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ENGLISH LANGUAGE DIFFICULT TO LEARN?

  • The bandage was wound around the wound.
  • The farm was used to produce produce.

  • We must polish the Polish furniture.
  • He could lead if he'd get the lead out!
  • When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
  • I did not object to the object.
  • The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
  • They were too close to the door to close it.
  • The wind was too strong to wind the sail.
  • After a number of injections my jaw got number.


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Christmas in san antonio
DAKOTA NEIGHBORS NETWORK TRIP

November 28 Thru December 2, 2001

Flight from Bismarck to San Antonio

Four nights accommodations - Hotel located on the famous Riverwalk
Welcome dinner Cruise 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 - Pioneer Museum
"Remember the Alamo" - Davy Crockett mission and fortress
IMAX-"The Price of Freedom" - Farewell dinner cruise on the Pasco del Rio
Fiesta de las Luminaris
(4 breakfasts-3 dinners)
Baggage Handling-1 per person
Fully escorted

TOUR PRICE PER PERSON
$1329 Double Occupancy - $1629 Single Occupancy
$1321 Triple Occupancy - (No Quad occupancy available)

DETAILED BROCHURE IS AVAILABLE AT
CountryBank USA in Cando & Devils Lake

DAKOTA NEIGHBORS NETWORK TRIP
ALASKA - 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



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OTHER TRIPS AVAILABLE


The following trips are available via another Dakota Neighbor Network member. If you are interested in any of these, please let me know. Trips begin from Bismarck.

Renaissance Festival-Old Log Dinner Theater
August 24-26

Northern Fall Foliage- (Duluth area)
September 20-25

Christmas in Branson
November 5-11


CountryNeighbors Club
P.O. Box 1168
Devils Lake ND 58301

P.O. Box 549
Cando ND 58324

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