News Release

B’Ann Dittmar
U.S. Bank Market President

(815) 777-0344

U.S. BANK’S FALL PARADE OF HOMES IN GALENA OCTOBER 16 – 17 

GALENA, IL. Sept., XX, 2004 – U.S. Bank will hold its second annual fall Parade of Homes in the Galena area from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17.   

According to B’Ann Dittmar, U.S. Bank Galena market president, this year’s Fall Parade features nine newly-constructed homes, with the proceeds of the tour benefiting both Habitat for Humanity of Jo Daviess County and several local nonprofit agencies. 

“The tour is a must for those looking to soak in the gorgeous fall colors here while checking out the quality workmanship of the builders in the area as well as the latest trends in new home construction and interior design,” said Dittmar.  She added, “Our goal is to bring together people looking for ideas to build, remodel or purchase a home of their dreams with local builders and building suppliers.”   

Last year, U.S. Bank was able to raise more than $10,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Jo Daviess County through the proceeds of the tour, in which 1,500 visitors took part. 

Homes featured on this year’s tour include: 

• 2 Sugar Creek Trail, Galena Territory by Northwest Builders, LLC 

• 534 Territory Drive, Galena Territory and 1128 Clark Lane, Galena Territory by Northgate Builders 

• 18 Harbor Drive, Galena Territory by Log Works 

• 14 Clarion Court, Galena Territory by Robert Johnson Builders, Inc. 

• 503 South Street, Galena by Doug Pearce Construction, LLC

• 4270 Cruiser Dr. (Coursen’s Landing), Galena and 471 Eugene Street, Stockton by Mylinn Corporation 

• 1 Shagbark Lane, Galena Territory by Mark Perlewitz Construction 

Discounted parade tickets and maps can be picked up in advance for $7 at Sullivans Foods in Stockton and at U.S. Bank’s Galena offices at 115 Perry Street and 953 Gear Street, at U.S. Bank’s Dubuque offices at 435 John F. Kennedy Road and at 270 West Seventh Street.  Tickets are available on the days of the event at any of the Parade homes for $10. Children 12 and under are $5.  Maps also are available at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa and Spike’s Bar and Grill at Galena Territory. 

U.S. Bancorp, with assets of $190 billion in assets, is the 6th largest financial services holding company in the United States. The company operates 2,344 banking offices and 4,578 ATMs in 24 states, and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. U.S. Bancorp is home of the Five Star Service Guarantee in which the company pays customers if certain key banking benefits and services are not met. U.S. Bancorp is the parent company of U.S. Bank. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at www.usbank.com.  

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