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Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth, June 19th, is a celebration of the end of slavery in our country. On June 19, 1865, enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, TX, were freed by Union troops.
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AAPI Month 2022

In 1992, the month of May was officially designated as Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. May was chosen for celebrating AAPI heritage to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the U.S.
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Celebrating Earth Day

Earth Day was created in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson to bring awareness to environmental issues on the table. In December 1970, Congress created the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to oversee environmental issues and regulations.
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Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated internationally on April 2 to help increase awareness of autism and the acceptance of those who have autism. This year marks the 15th annual World Autism Day, which is a United Nations-sanctioned event.
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Josephine Corliss Preston

We are proud to celebrate Women’s History Month this March! To end the month, we have a story about Josephine Corliss Preston, an educator who went on to become the first woman elected to state office in Washington State. Josephine Corliss Preston grew up in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
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2022 High School Scholarship applications now available

The TwinStar Community Foundation will award fifteen $2,000 scholarships to members graduating from high school in Summer 2022 and attending an institution of higher learning in Fall 2022. Applications are available to members starting January 3, 2022 and due by March 31, 2022.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 in the United States. During this month, we honor the history, heritage, and achievements of Hispanic Latino Americans whose ancestors came from Latin American countries, the Caribbean, and Spain.
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Purchasing Life Insurance

Q: I know purchasing life insurance is the responsible thing to do, but the choices are overwhelming. How can I determine which kind of life insurance is right for me? A: There are many kinds of life insurance, but the broad range of choices shouldn’t keep you from getting sufficient coverage.
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Scams to watch out for

Scammers are very active during weekends and long holidays, taking advantage of credit union closures and travelers. Unfortunately, they are often successful.
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