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SUMMER 2022
news H O L I DAY C LO S I N G S *
Independence Day: Monday, July 4
Labor Day: Monday, September 5
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Monday, October 10
*Refer to back panel for branch closings
Proposed Credit Union
Merger Will Increase
Financial Access for Maine
Farms and Food Producers
Subject to member and regulatory
approval, the Boards of Directors of Five
County Credit Union and Maine Harvest
Federal Credit Union have agreed to a
merger as an innovative way to expand
the financial solutions available to
Maine’s farms and food producers. The continuing credit union will
be Five County Credit Union which is headquartered in Bath, Maine.
Harvest’s staff will become employees of Five County.
“Five County has a long history of looking for new ways to serve
our members. We see the growth in local food production in
Maine and it will be great having Maine Harvest’s expertise to
meet this financial need. Maine Harvest has developed expertise
in this area and shown that credit unions are well-positioned
Video Banking Coming This
to serve this sector with loans to farms and food producers and Summer!
deposits from members who care deeply about building a better Five County is excited to launch our new Video Banking
food system in Maine.” digital platform. With Video Banking you can reach us
~Julie Marquis, President and CEO of Five County Credit Union anywhere you have internet access, from your phone,
“We are thrilled to find a partner with a strong member orien- desktop, web or one of our in-branch kiosks!
tation that embraces our unique mission. Our farm and food Key Features of Video Banking:
producer members are looking for a broader range of products
• Apply for a loan
including offering higher loan amounts. We proved that a credit
• Open a new account
union can help meet the critical financing needs of Maine’s farms
and food producers and we are looking forward to working with • Open a retirement account
Five County to expand our offerings and deepen our mission.” • Commercial products and services
~Scott Budde, President and CEO of Maine Harvest FCU • And so much more.
Headquartered in Unity, Maine, Harvest FCU was chartered in You’ll be speaking directly with a Representative from our
2019 and has approximately $2.9 million in assets. Five County local service center and have conversations in real-time!
was chartered in 1956 and has 27,400 members and $365 million Keep an eye on our website and mobile app and look for
in assets. the Video Banking link to get started!
Home Equity Line of Credit:
It's More Than Just New Paint
Have a big expense coming up, like
college tuition or a remodeling
project? Low home equity interest
rates are a great low-cost option
to borrow the money you need
If your home has gained value in
the market, so has your home's equity. (Your equity is what’s
left when you subtract what you owe on your home from its
fair market value.) That could make a home equity line of credit Charity of the Quarter
a good way to borrow. Ask about a HELOC or apply online at
fivecounty.com/loan-application. We are extremely excited to announce that our second quarter
charity is Little Angels Service Dogs!
• Need financial flexibility? Equity lines of credit typically
have variable rates and more payment options, giving you Little Angels Service Dogs is a 501C (3) charity and an
peace of mind to pay what you need, as you go. Assistance Dog International (ADI) accredited organization
• VISA Credit Card. Use your HELOC Visa to pay your based in Bartlett, NH. Little Angels provides highly trained
construction, lumber, or remodeling bills with one easy assistance dogs across the nation, to help persons with
swipe! Contact us to request a HELOC visa card. disabilities live more enriching, independent lives.
• Save money compared to other kinds of credit. You pay "We specialize in training service dogs for mobility assistance,
a relatively low interest rate because your credit line is seizure alert, autism assistance, hearing alert, diabetic alert
secured by your home. and psychiatric assistance for children and adults of all ages.”
• Enjoy tax advantages. Interest is usually deductible if Donors help make Little Angels Service Dogs mission possible!
you itemize* It costs more than $38,000 to train a single service dog.
We’ve got you covered! Stop by your local Five County We are dressing down and raising funds with raffles throughout
branch for all your life’s financial needs. the quarter, with gifts for both humans and dogs alike. Visit
your local Five County branch or give us a call to ask us about
*Five County Credit Union does not provide tax advice. We recommend consulting a
qualified tax professional to determine how tax laws may apply to your situation. our grand prize for these raffles!
Visit www.facebook.com/fivecounty to stay up to date on the
charity of the quarter!
Finance your
next dream
home with us!
NOTICE: MEMBER’S CHOICE® Credit Life and
Apply at Credit Disability Insurance is voluntary and not required
fivecounty.com in order to obtain a loan. If coverage was elected, you
have the right to cancel the coverage at any time by
We Now Offer Loans for Mobile Homes in a Park contacting your credit union.
• Competitive rate on a new purchase or mobile home
REFER A FRIEND: Our Refer a Friend Member
refinance
Appreciation Program pays you and your friend $25!
• Quick, local decision making for qualified borrowers Visit fivecounty.com/referafriend for more information,
• Your dream home in a beautiful park in Maine! or email referafriend@fivecounty.com
TRAVELING THIS SUMMER?
Diamond Rewards Notify Us: Keep Accounts Safe
Log into online banking to view Protect yourself and your accounts! Contact us before you
your point balance or travel to ensure your cards are open to use while traveling.
redeem Diamond Rewards
Tips to Avoid Card Fraud
Members can redeem for gift
cards, travel, or cash back, and Be Aware of Your Surroundings: When using ATMs or automated
make a charitable donation to fuel pumps, look for any signs that devices have been tampered
our charity of the quarter. with. Don’t share your card or PIN with anyone!
Use your Diamond Rewards card Monitor Your Accounts: Be diligent and watch for any
for all your purchases big and suspicious activity on your statements. If you see something,
small. From groceries to fuel to say something to Five County as soon as possible.
utility bills, your everyday Be Vigilant when Shopping Online: Only shop with reliable,
purchases will really pay off.
reputable merchants when making online purchases. Beware
You will earn: of emails with special offer links. While the email might look
• 1 point for every $1 spent on credit card transactions legitimate, the link might not be. Hover over the link to see the
address— if it doesn’t match the link, DO NOT click on it.
• 1 point for every $4 spent on debit card transactions
• Rewards on the go! Remember, we are here to help. From ensuring that all fraud
monitoring tools available are in use, to answering your
When you use mobile payments, your points can add up fast!
questions about fraud prevention and website security, to
Simply update your Diamond Rewards card as your choice
helping you take the proper steps in the event you are the
within mobile wallets, including Apple Pay and Google Pay,
victim of a scam, our representatives have tips and are ready to
and we will begin paying you back in rewards.
assist you so you stay safe and secure this summer.
Join us Under Our Five County Tent with Party
Palooga this Summer and Fall!
Five County Credit Union is in its 11th year of a partnership with local company Party Palooga owned
by new owners Debbie and Steve Cornish. Party Palooga has provided free elaborate face painting and
balloon twisting at many events in Maine throughout the festival season, courtesy of Five County Credit
Union. Be sure to stop by the Five County tent at the next event and check out the new items added in
this season’s line up! Visit facebook.com/fivecounty for event times and details.
• Superhero 5K • Brunswick Art Festival
Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME; 6/11/2022, 8:30am – 10:30pm: 8/20/2022, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Face Painting, Glitter Artist
Balloon Twister, Face Painting • New Gloucester Fair
• Westbrook Days 8/20/2022, 11:00am – 3:00pm: Balloon Twister
6/3/2022, 4:00 – 8:00pm: Balloon Twister • Great Falls Balloon Festival
• Windham Summer Festival 8/21/2022, 9:00 – 11:00am: Face Painting or Glitter Artist
6/18/2022, 3:00 – 6:00pm: Balloon Twister • Celebrate Bowdoinham
• Moxie Festival 9/10/2022, 3:30 – 6:00pm: Balloon Twister, Face Painting
7/8/2022, Check out Facebook page for updates • Freeport Festival
• Lobster Festival 9/30/2022, 12:00 – 5:00pm: Face Painting, Glitter Artist
8/7/2022, 12:00 – 4:00pm 10/1/2022, 11:00am – 5:00pm: Face Painting, Glitter Artist
• Topsham Fair 10/2/2022, 11:00am – 3:00pm: Face Painting, Glitter Artist
8/14/2022, 11:00am – 2:00pm: Balloon Twister, Face Painting • Holiday Haddock
• Scarborough Fair 12/3/2022, 10:00am – 12:30pm: Balloon Twister, Face Painting
8/19/2022, 5:30 – 8:00pm: Face Painting, Glitter ArtistNEWSLETTER CONTEST
Complete the Sudoku puzzle below and HOLIDAY HOURS
send in your answers to be entered Independence Day • Monday, July 4*
to win a $50 CASH PRIZE. *
All branch locations and Call Center are closed
Fill in the blank Labor Day • Monday, September 5
squares so that Indigenous Peoples' Day • Monday, October 10
each row, each
column and each BRANCH LOCATIONS
3 x 3 block Call Center, Auburn, Augusta,
contain all of the
Bowdoinham, Brunswick, Scarborough,
digits 1-9.
Skowhegan, Topsham, Waterville,
Windham & Yarmouth
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Name: ____________________________________ Phone: _______________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
Congratulations to A. Bourque of Topsham, Maine— our most recent
winner of the Sudoku puzzle.
Bath, Lewiston, Lisbon, Portland & Rockland
Sudoku Contest Here’s how it works: 1) Entries with the correct responses will be
eligible for one $50 cash deposit that will be given in conjunction with each newsletter issue. Independence Day • Monday, July 4
2) Response deadline: August 1 - drawing August 2. 3) One entry per member per issue.
4) Entries can be mailed back, attention: FCCU News, P.O. Box 598, Bath, Maine 04530, or Labor Day • Monday, September 5
can be dropped off at any Five County branch.
Indigenous Peoples' Day • Monday, October 10
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