Credit Unions News for January 1, 2007:

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Credit union begins odyssey under Red Canoe banner
Longview Daily News, WA - Jan 1, 2007
Weyerhaeuser Employees’ Credit Union officially becomes Red Canoe Credit Union today ... The credit union has 143 employees --- 132 at two Longview branches. Other branches are in Federal Way, Wash., and Albany, Ore. The 69-year-old WECU has more than 49,000 members and $390 million in assets...

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NEW YEAR'S DAY CLOSINGS
SunHerald.com, MS - Jan 1, 2007
Closed Jan. 1: AmSouth, BancorpSouth, Bank of Wiggins, Century Bank, Coast Community, Credit Union South, First Federal Savings and Loan, The First National Bank of Wiggins, Gulf Coast Community Credit Union, Hancock Bank, Keesler Federal Credit Union, Merchants and Marine Bank, Regions Bank, State Farm Bank, The Peoples Bank, Whitney Bank and Trust. Closed Dec. 28-Jan. 1: Metlife Bank. Closed Jan. 1 and 2: Navigator Credit Union ...

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Resolve to save more, pay down debt, shore up job
Bloomington Pantagraph, IL - Jan 1, 2007
Daniel A. Mica, president and chief executive of the Credit Union National Association, headquartered in Madison, Wis.:. “There is no such thing as ‘good’ debt or ‘bad’ debt. There’s just debt. The way to get rid of it is to pay off the balance carrying the highest interest rate first, and that’s generally a credit card. Then work your way down to the balance with the next highest rate ...

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HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Macon Telegraph, GA - Jan 1, 2007
What's open, what's not for the New Year's holiday: Banks: Atlantic Southern Bank, BB&T, Bank of America, Capital City Bank, Central Bank of Georgia, Colonial Bank, MidSouth Federal Credit Union, Robins Federal Credit Union, Security Bank, SunMark Community Bank, SunTrust Bank and Wachovia will be closed today ...

Full Story: http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/16358921.htm

THE FIRST 100 YEARS: Randolph sisters are models of longevity
The Patriot Ledger, MA - Jan 1, 2007
Her sister, Rose Condangelo, is 94, energetic and still works one day a week at HarborOne Credit Union in Randolph. At 88, Foti is also active and slowed ...

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Newspaper round-up
Reuters.uk, UK - Jan 1, 2007
The think-tank said many on low incomes were likely to turn to high cost lenders if access to borrowing through a credit union or a social fund was not an option...

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High school district's head business official retires after 33 ...
Merced Sun-Star, CA - Jan 1, 2007
Currently chairman of the board of the Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union, Silva also has rental properties which will keep him as busy as he chooses to be.

Full Story: http://www.mercedsunstar.com/local/story/13157344p-13802227c.html

The Fixer's resolutions
Chicago Daily Southtown, IL - Jan 1, 2007
I will ignore fake e-mails that look like they are from my bank, credit union, PayPal, etc., claiming I need to update my account information. ...

Full Story: http://www.dailysouthtown.com/business/zimmermann/193363,021FIX1.article

A year of help for consumers
Leeds Today, UK - Jan 1, 2007
Instead they are encouraged to get in touch with their local Credit Union for help. Consumerwatch reports on a new generation of younger reader becoming increasingly exposed to premium rate charging ...

Full Story: http://www.leedstoday.net/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=2041&ArticleID=1951498

Sports briefs
Herald and News, OR - Jan 1, 2007
An account for donations also has been established at the Greater Oregon Federal Credit Union in Christmas Valley...

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Cycling king Kelly warns of risky test
Ireland Online, Ireland - Jan 1, 2007
Paidí started cycling as an 11-year-old with Dan Curtain and the Kanturk Credit Union Cycling Team, before ending up in the hands of a man who won the Tour ...

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North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Christmas tree ...
North County Times, CA - Jan 1, 2007
ENCINITAS -- Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a non-profit weight-loss support group, meets from 9 to 10 am Wednesdays at the San Diego County Credit Union ...

Full Story: http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/01/02/news/community/17_39_341_1_07.txt

John Gillooly: There's no shortage of candidates for Coach of the Year
Providence Journal, RI - Jan 1, 2007
Tourney pays off This year's proceeds from the Westerly Community Credit Union's holiday basketball tournament brings to more than $10000 the total that has ...

Full Story: http://www.projo.com/highschool/content/projo_20070102_02jgcol.31ffff9.html

Non-profit group donates home to Duffyfield woman
New Bern Sun Journal, NC - Jan 1, 2007
In addition to Weyerhaeuser and NRCDC, the City of New Bern, the Self-Help Credit Union, the NC Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae, Craven County ...

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Blades 5 Broncos 2
650 CKOM News Talk Radio, Canada - Jan 1, 2007
... an assist to go along with 2 Michael MacAngus helpers in a 5-2 Saskatoon Blades win over the Swift Current Broncos at Credit Union Centre Monday night. ...

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Doyle C. Nutter
News-Herald.com, OH - Jan 1, 2007
He served as a member of the Northeast YMCA Board for 11 years, was a Director and Past Pres. of the Canton School Employees Federal Credit Union ...

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The 2006 Year in Review 4 - June 2006
North Thompson Star, Canada - Jan 1, 2007
Interior Savings Credit Union under their Community Development Fund provided the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society with an operating loan of $200,000 and a grant for $30,000....

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Campagna-Murphy
Beaver County Times, PA - Jan 1, 2007
Nicole is a teller for New Alliance Credit Union in Center Township. Micheal is an operations manager for Office Movers in Springfield, Va. ...

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Raiders Remain In Third
Saskatoonhomepage.ca, Canada - Jan 1, 2007
You can listen to the game on Hot 93 with the cutting edge pre-game show at 3:30pm and puck drops at 4:00pm at the Credit Union Centre...

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Fire victims honor fire fighters, donors
Central Maine Morning Sentinel, ME - Jan 1, 2007
... we sincerely appreciate everyone who helped or contributed: all the students and staff at Waterville High, the Waterville Football Boosters and Applebee's, the Mid- Maine Tech Center, Vassalboro Community School Basketball team, our friends at Maine Savings credit union, the Vassalboro Bible Study and Palermo Christian church ...

Full Story: http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/view/letters/3467265.html

Roses & Raspberries
Battle Creek Enquirer, MI - Jan 1, 2007
To the following individuals and groups for braving the cold and ringing a bell at a Salvation Army red kettle location from Dec. 8 to Dec. 23 ... Nancy Wensauer, BC Optimist, Omni Credit Union, North Athens Baptist Church, Burke family, Southern Michigan Bank, Calhoun Christian Middle School ...

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SECU Foundation Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hertford Pointe
dBusinessNews Triangle (press release), NC - Jan 1, 2007
Our Foundation and Credit Union are founded on a ‘People Helping People’ philosophy. By helping today’s youth obtain a quality education, SECU members are providing hope for the success of North Carolina schools and students. About SECU and the SECU Foundation: SECU is a non-profit financial cooperative owned by its members. With $14 billion in assets and over 1.3 million members, SECU provides services to members through over 200 branch offices, approximately 900 ATMs, two Call Centers and a website,

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AROUND THE VALLEY
Montrose Daily Press, CO - Jan 1, 2007
Giving Trees will be decorated with ornaments that contain a child’s name and age and can be found at Wal-Mart, Hastings, The Dollar Store, Montrose County Federal Credit Union, First Presbyterian Church, Nana’s Restaurant, Montrose Bank South and Travelin’ Tots ...

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