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The County Bank Looks Forward to Grand Opening! After opening in October 2000 in a temporary trailer. The County Bank of Cen- terville is preparing to open the doors of their new building in mid- ApriL This new facility of The County Bank will be the first (and currently only) bank within the city limits of Centerville. "Yes, It was tough to adjust to working in what amounted to a glo- rified ice fishing house. but we toughed It out," said a smiling Craig Bode, manager of the bank. "And I really have to hand It to the people of this area, they have clearly put their faith in us and busi- ness has been steady. But I can't walt to show off our new build- ing." Bode also said that he hopes the grand opening in May will PhotD: The County 8cmIc Staff truly be a community event, with a week long celebration involving (l. to R) JessIto BIer. Teller; Matt Kampa. TeBer; Kader Yankorec; Teller; Sarah local businesses, c stomers, and any local resident that wants to Cunis, Teller; Roxie ~ Customer Semce RepresentalJre; . u CraJg Bode. 8ronch MonGger. Not pJaured: Amber Scheller. Teller. stop by. Plans include prize giveaways, food and refreshments, and special offers on bank products. The County Bank, also located in Forest lake and Center City, is a $60 million bank that employs over 36 people and pro- vides a wide spectrum of financial services, including personal and business banking, mortgages, and investments. ....................................................................................... Tornado Awareness and Preparation 1\ pril is National Tornado Awareness Month. The City of Centerville tests its Emer- gency Siren on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.rn. City Council is con- sidering placing a second siren in a more centrally located area to ensure that all Center- ville residents will hear the siren during severe weather. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending between, and in contact with, a cloud and the surface of the earth generally spawned by thunderstorms. However, they have been known to occur without the presence of lightning. The stronger tornadoes attain an awe-inspiring intensity, with wind speeds that exceed 200 mph and in extreme cases may. approach 300 mph. The United States has the highest incidence of tornadoes world- wide, with about 1,000 occurring every year. Tornadoes can come one at a time, or in clusters, and they can vary greatly in length, width, direction of travel, and speed. They can leave a path SO yards wide or over a mile wide touching down for only a matter of seconds, or remain in con- tact with the ground for over an hour. One of the most alarming aspects of tornadoes is their randomness. Your best defense is to be alert and prepared. When a Tornado Warning has been issued, you may have very little time to prepare. How you respond now is critical. OBEY ADVISO- RIES PROMPTL YI The time to begin is now, with suggestions listed below. Be Informed eDetermine your insurance eligibility now. Be Prepared Develop an Emergency Plan of Action that includes the following: eDecide where to go if at home, schoo~ work, outdoors, or in a car when a tornado warning is issued. Update these plans every school year and as places of employment and residence change. eMake certain that everything you need is in one specific, easy-to-access location. These contents can be assembled over a fIVe- month period on a weekly basis, and perishable Items should be changed or replaced every six months. Safet;y Precautions (Tornado Awareness continued on page 9)