Graduation Address by George Cavender at Wakefield High
George B. Cavender delivers the Wakefield High School 1975 graduation commencement. He praises the Wakefield education, recalls personal broad experiences, warns against mediocrity and government overreach, and urges graduates to care, set high standards, and pursue purposeful lives.
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Widowers Eligible for Father’s Benefits After Court Ruling
Following a Supreme Court decision widowers can file for Father's Insurance Benefits equal to widows if they have a qualifying child in their care and meet covered employment requirements. Eligibility includes age related rules health conditions and earnings limits with contact details for local Social Security office.
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Suffolk St. Seaneed
Scorpion Guides Summer Skies and Solstice Facts
University of Michigan astronomer Hazel M. Lesh explains the summer solstice occurs June 21 at 8 27 pm, giving 15 hours 17 minutes of daylight. She notes heat peaks weeks after solstice and describes Scorpius rising in the southeast and Antares as Scorpius heart with Venus Saturn and Jupiter alignments and Mars near dawn.
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Nuisances and Pests Challenge Conservation Officers
The Baraga District reports a full grown Black bear raiding a suburban bird feeder, whisking away a wired suet feeder as a unit. Many nuisance issues arise in homes and yards, from raccoons in garbage to squirrels in attics, prompting advice to prevent problems. A Marquette County woman mentions a multi generational concern.
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How to Keep Wildlife From Sharing Your Yard
A reader warns that feeding raccoons and other wildlife creates bold, persistent animals that invade property. Seal entries, use deterrents like screen covers and repellents, and store garbage to prevent habitat expansion. Avoid inviting animals, as human kindness can backfire and encourage harmful cohabitation.
VA loan program details for veterans and builders
The text explains VA home loans with long terms at moderate interest rates and no prepayment penalty. It describes appraisals to establish market value, optional inspections for new homes, and help with builder defects. It advises veterans to select a home first, obtain a certificate of eligibility, then approach a private lender, with the VA guaranteeing 60 percent up to $17,500 of loans to eligible veterans.
Old age and a VA home loan tale
A poem notes aging and retained friendships, while a Veterans Administration feature explains GI loans for veterans seeking homes. VA guidance covers loan guarantees, no downpayment when not required by lenders, and repayment terms, emphasizing value and ease of obtaining housing through VA support.
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Application Forms Available For Pension Plans In 1975 Rules
IRS Detroit district director L. Plate announces forms 5301 and 5302 for approval of pension and profit sharing plans with new participation vesting and funding rules. Employers should file with the Detroit district office and attach election year statements if electing after 1975. Forms for other plans to follow. A light column joke closes the item with a Canada U.S. border taxes pun.
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KELCITHIN B Capsules Ad From Baynes Pharmacy
An ad notes KELCITHIN B capsules containing kelp lecithin and vitamins B6 and Cider Vinegar offered by Baynes Pharmacy on 7 17.
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