California State Fair Steer Grand Champion Named
Jim Torigiani of Buttonwillow won the 1290 pound Black Crossbred steer at the California State Fair Sale of Champions in Sacramento. It sold for 5100 dollars to Albertsons supermarkets. Torigiani, a 1989 Shafter High School graduate and Cal Poly freshman, marks his ninth year showing and his second consecutive Grand Champion Market Steer title. He has also claimed three Grand Champions at the Cow Palace and Kern County Fair.
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Golden State
Sacramento
Jim Torigiani
Buttonwillow
Albertson’s
Torigiani
Cow Palace
San Francisco
Kern County Fair
Shafter High School
Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo
Albertson
Illinois
Finance and Thrift declares third quarter dividend
Finance and Thrift Company president Wayne A. Sexton announces a regular 22 cent per share third quarter dividend by the board at the August meeting. This marks the 250th consecutive dividend in the firm’s 64 year history. payable Sept 22 to holders of record Sept 1 1989. The Porterville headquartered FDIC member operates 20 branches including Shafter.
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Finance and Thrift Company
Wayne A. Sexton
Porterville
FDIC
Shafter
Centel and CWA Reach Tentative Three Year Pact
Centel of California and CWA district 9 locals 9477 and 9408 announced a tentative three year contract with wage bumps of 4.5 percent, 3 percent, and 2.5 percent. Ratification would make increases retroactive to Sept 6 and modify health care deductions from 5 to 6 dollars for individuals and 12 to 14 for families starting Jan 1, 1990, with projected rises of 1 and 2 dollars respectively in 1991 and 1992.
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Centel
California
Communications Workers of America
CWA
Police Activity In Shafter Area Sunday Report
Police logged multiple incidents including arrests for driving without a license and public intoxication, thefts of bicycles and a vehicle battery, a vandalism case, and several traffic stops involving violations such as suspended licenses and lack of insurance. Notable names include Judy Gaylene Croy 43 and Dun can Lee Young 19. The events span Central Valley Highway East Lerdo Highway South Shafter Beech and nearby blocks.
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Central Valley Highway
East Lerdo Highway
Judy Gaylene Croy
South Shafter
West Lerdo Highway
Atlantic
East Lerdo
North Shafter
East Tulare
Duncan Lee Young
Central
Roberto Ramirez Garcia
Jesus Arredondo Bustamante
Beech
Venable
Huber Serrano Espino
Also Mentioned on This Page
California State Fair
Torgiani
Finance and Thrift
Carol
John Hamilton
D.C
Walker Street
Marguana
Seventh Street
Wasco
Steven D. Gilbertson
D.D.S. Wasco Family Dental Office
Hg Champion
Gal
Jug
Rainbow Tea
Foster Farms
Mittin
Merahia
Teasy
AST
R.C. Cola
Me Rt
Carmelita Chorizo
Rin
Pepsi & Diet
Dr. Pepper
Bonnie Hubbart
Rainbow Dog Food
Bonnie Hubbard
Gilttly Best Buy King Size Cigarettes
S. Shafter Ave
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