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JANICE'S JOURNAL
GREETINGS!
This is my first attempt at writing the newsletter, so bear with me. I was afraid I wouldn't have much to say, but then considered the "gift of gab" bestowed to me by my mother, and so I thought I was up to the challenge.
This year has brought about a lot of changes, most of them sobering. While I don't want to dismiss the importance and impact of the 9-11 tragedy, I do want to remember that we do go on and that we should live life to the fullest.
With that thought, I would like to remind our CNC friends that we have some fun things to offer and would enjoy sharing them with you.
Karen and I would like you to take advantage of all our club has to offer.
Springtime seems to be right around the corner considering the excellent weather we have been having. (Watch it storm the day you get this letter…)
And with springtime, comes Easter and new resolutions. Seems like we just had a few resolutions for the New Year.
Now is a time to get things in order, like doing some spring cleaning, or getting organized. While you're getting organized, just remember to include us! (No, don't get excited, we don't do windows!)
Wouldn't a trip sound fun right now? If it is storming-what better time to be away in some warm, sunny place? Be sure to check out some of the trips we have planned.
I would like to remind you to invite your friends into our club, too, as fun is much better shared.
Hope you are enjoying life and whatever you may be doing.
Janice
FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK
By Terry J. Jorde, President & CEO
Last week I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to participate as a delegate to the 2002 National Summit on Retirement Savings. Among the highlights were luncheon speeches by Alan Greenspan and President Bush. North Dakota's Congressman Pomeroy also was a breakfast speaker.
After the political speakers were through, the delegates got to work to develop action plans to educate and persuade the American public about the dire need to plan for retirement. We studied each generation from the Millennial Generation (born between 1982 and present day), Generation X (1961 to 1981), The Baby Boom Generation (1943 to 1960) and The Silent Generation (1925 to 1942).
Not surprisingly, The Silent Generation grew up overprotected and suffocated during world depression and war. As a result, they are self-reliant, frugal, adaptive, and patriotic and much better prepared for retirement. Conversely, Baby Boomers (my generation) grew up indulged in a period of optimism and opportunity. Boomers are activists, youth-oriented, informal and a dominant market force. As a rule, they are not preparing adequately for retirement...with a full two-thirds of us significantly under-prepared.
The bottom line is...no matter where you are in the life cycle, it's never too late to save. At CountryBank USA, we have professionals ready to help you plan for your future. Call us if we can help.
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Best Wishes
to everyone celebrating a Birthday or Anniversary in March and April
and a warm WELCOME to all our new CountryNeighbors members
from all of us at
CountryBank USA
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Senior Expo
Mark you calendar for the new and improved Senior Expo. We have outgrown our previous facility and the Senior Expo for 2002 will be held Tuesday, May 7th, at the Memorial Building in Devils Lake from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special entertainment will be Mylo Hatzenbuhler-the original rock 'n roll farm boy! Watch your newspaper for more details or stop in and talk to Karen or Janice as the date gets closer.
How about joinin' me for a little winnin' o' the green?
How about a whole pot of gold?
Get in our St. Patrick's Day Bingo Party where we really will be givin' away some green and gold and that's no blarney! Join us for the winnin' of the green on Friday, March 15th, in Cando from 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Community Room. The seating is limited, so sign up is a MUST for this celebration. Call Janice at 968-4421 and join in on the fun!
The Kingdom of Thailand
March 7th thru 20th, 2002
Bangkok § Temples § Grand Palace
Floating Market § Chiang Mai
Bridge on the River Kwai
Teak Forest § Hill Tribe Village & Cultural Show
Night Market § Golden Triangle
Jade Cutting Factory § Chai Cooking Class
14 Days § 25 Meals
Includes Round Trip Air from Bismarck, Cancellation Waivers, Hotel Transfers and Departure Tax
RATES
Twin $1,907 per person Single $2,207 per person Triple $1,867 per person
Detailed brochures are available at CountryBank USA in Cando and Devils Lake. Stop in or give us a call and we will mail one out to you if you are interested in this trip.
NORTH DAKOTA TOUR
Lewis & Clark Expedition
July 14-20, 2002
Departing from Bismarck
Hosted by Dakota Neighbors Club
Some of this tours highlights include:
Bismarck to Williston: ND Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center -Fort Mandan -Knife River Indian Villages.
Williston to Harve: Fort Union Trading Post-Bourgeouis House.
Harve to Great Falls: Fort Benton -Lewis & Clark Nat'l Interpretive Center -Charles Russell Museum.
Great Falls to Bozeman: Gates of the Mountain Boat Tour -Helena -State Capitol -Three Forks-Missouri Headwaters State Park and a picnic dinner at Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery.
Bozeman to Billings: Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument -St. Dennis Church -Chuck wagon Dinner.
Billings to Medora: Pompey's Pillar -Pitchfork Fondue- Medora Musical.
Medora to Bismarck: Richardton Abby -Lunch in Belfield.
Happy Trails!
Tour price per person:
$885.00 Single Occupancy
$695.00 Double Occupancy
Scandinavia: Denmark, Norway & Sweden
August 13-23, 2002
Tour Highlights:
Stockholm's Old Town * Scenic Rail Journey * Lillehammer * Borgund, Staved Church
Norwegian Fjords * Hardanger Mountains * City tour of Oslo * Vigeland Sculpture Park
Cruise Oslo Fjord * Tour of Copenhagen * Little Mermaid * Tivoli Gardens
Your Tour Includes:
Round trip air transportation from Bismarck
First class hotels
2 nights in Stockholm-2 nights in Lillehammer
1 night Geilo-1 night Oslo
1 night Fjord Cruise-2 nights Copenhagen
Breakfast daily-1 lunch-6 dinners and Welcome Reception
Full time Tour Manager
Deluxe air conditioned motorcoach
Handling of 1 piece of luggage per person
Cancellation fee waiver included
Tour cost:
$3,369* per person - twin sharing
Add $550 for single room
*Includes $85 for U.S. Airport and departure tax, facility fee, customs inspection fees and security charges.
Attention members:
If your newsletter doesn't have the right address on the label, please let us know. Some of you travel south for the winter, and we might not have the correct information. Please give Karen or Janice a call and we will gladly update your records, so that you get your newsletter in a timely manner.
Miscellaneous information:
Check your driver's license-has it expired or will it be soon? You can renew your driver's license in Cando, here at the bank, every second Thursday of even months. The next time they will be here is April 11th. (Then in June, August, October, December and February, for your reference.) They are here from 9:20 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., taking their lunch hour from noon to 1:00 p.m. No registration is required.
In Devils Lake you can renew your drivers license at the Motor Vehicle Department on Hwy 2 any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Let's go bowling …. again!
Janice has planned a bowling party! It will be held at the Wilderness Lanes in Cando on Wednesday, April 17th from 10 a.m. to noon.
The cost for this event is $5.50 and includes 3 games of bowling, shoe rental, a muffin and coffee. Members may also bring a guest (including non-members) for the same cost. If you bowl, you know this is a pretty good deal!
Come, have some fun with your friends and get some exercise at the same time!
Sign up is a must!
Call Janice at 968-4421
MORE TOURS AVAILABLE!
We are also offering the following tours. If you are interested in any of these, please call Karen or Janice for details.
Holland Tulip Festival-May 5 thru 11
Branson Missouri-June 2 thru 8
Canadian Rockies-July 8 thru 16
55 ALIVE - Driver Safety Program
Thursday, April 11, 2002
Senior Center- Devils Lake
8:30 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m.
This is a one-day refresher course designed to teach defensive driving techniques. This class is very advantageous for everyone age 50 and over. After completing the course (AND THERE IS NO TEST!) you may be eligible for a discount on your automobile insurance.
Coffee and treats will be served in the morning and afternoon. Lunch will be on your own. Each participant in AARP 55 Alive is charged a minimal fee of $10 to help offset overall program costs.
Pre-registration is required. The class is limited to the first 25 people so please call by April 1st to make your reservation. Call Karen at 665-5000 or Janice at 968-4421 to sign up.
Don't forget-day light savings time begins April 7th - turn your clocks ahead one hour!
Happy easter!
Over the years, Easter has taken on many shapes and symbols. Sometimes, we forget what it's really all about-the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the most important feast in the Christian calendar.
Some of the things associated with Easter are:
- The Easter egg-it symbolizes new life because in all living creatures, life begins in the egg.
- The Easter basket-symbolizes nests where the Easter bunny hides it's Easter eggs.
- The bunny-is a symbol originated from the pagan festival of Estre. The goddess, Estre, took on an earthly symbol of a rabbit.
- The lamb-represents Jesus and relates his death to that of the lamb sacrifices on the first Passover.
- The chick-represents new life or rebirth. The chick breaking out of it's shell is a symbol for Jesus' resurrection, when the rock was moved and he emerged from the tomb.
VEGETABLE SOUP
Some of you wanted Val Howard's vegetable soup
recipe. She was kind enough to share it with us.
1 pound hamburger 6 cups water
2 medium onions-diced 8 teas. Beef bullion
2 teas. salt
1/4 teas. pepper
1/4 teas. Thyme
1 bay leaf
2 large cans tomatoes
1/4 cup barley
2 cups dices potatoes
2 cups diced carrots
2 diced celery stalks
2 1/2 cups diced cabbage
Brown hamburger and onion. Add water, bullion, salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf, tomatoes and barley. Simmer one hour. Add potatoes, carrots, celery and cabbage. Cook until tender. Serves 10-12.
Do you ever wonder?
The world famous Blarney stone is situated high up in the battlements of the Blarney castle. The stone is believed to be half of the Stone of Scone, which originally belonged to Scotland. Kings used to be crowned over the stone because it was thought that the stone had special powers.
The stone was given to Cormac McCarthy by Robert the Bruce in 1314 thanking him for his support in the Battle of Bannockburn. In an argument over the general rule of Queen Elizabeth I, the queen told McCarthy that he was giving her "a lot of blarney". Thus the legend was born. It is believed that by kissing the stone one gains the powers of eloquence or the "gift of gab".
CountryNeighbors Club
P.O. Box 1168 P.O. Box 549
Devils Lake ND 58301 Cando ND 58324
Email Karen at kriggin@countrybankusa.com
Email Janice at jford@countrybankusa.com
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