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'Vessey System' proves lettuce harvest staying power
Staff WriterEditor’s Note: The history of agriculture is the history of civilization. “Bountiful Valley,” a semi-regular feature, explores how national and international events played out in the Imperial Valley, and the bounty of research and... -
Mar. 14 in History: CUHS outstanding students chosen
>> 30 Years Ago — Outstanding students have been chosen at Central Union High School by teachers at the end of the six-weeks grading period. Senior Bud Robb is an all-round outstanding student. He does extra assignments for classes, excels in...Tags: Career and Workplace, Automotive Equipment, Science and Technology, Natural Resource Industry, Labor Legislation
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Mar. 9 in History: Study claims lifting ban on homosexuals in the military would cost billions
>> 20 Years Ago — U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-52nd District, released Thursday a study claiming that lifting the ban on homosexuals would add $4.6 billion over five years to the military’s health bill. The study was compiled at the request...Tags: Trials, Duncan Hunter, Court Preliminary, Italy
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Mar. 5 in History: Brawley police introduces bike patrols
>> 20 Years Ago — Several months before the U.S. Border Patrol’s recent high-profile introduction of bike patrols, a group of North County law enforcement officers was taking a quieter tack with its pedaling patrolmen. Brawley Police Chief...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Embezzlement, U.S. Border Patrol, Corporate Crime, Finance
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85th Elmer Sears Lettuce Tournament comes to a close
Special to this NewspaperBRAWLEY — Usually you can find Chad Schmitt patrolling Sacramento’s freeways, but this past week the California Highway Patrol officer was making his rounds at the Del Rio Golf Course fairways as he clinched the 85th Elmer Sears Lettuce...Tags: Golf, Butterfly Ballots, Sports
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Farm community discusses impact of water apportionment on business
Staff WriterTwo years of water over-consumption as well as water transfer obligations will finally, directly impact the Imperial Valley group that relies on water the most, the agricultural community. And while a committee of farmers hammers out a water-...Tags: Water Supply
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Today in History: County sheriff announces retirement
>> 40 Years Ago — Because of his poor health county sheriff-Coroner Raymond B. Rowe announced Tuesday he will retire June 30. The Board of Supervisors accepted his resignation and appointed Oren Fox, presently serving as undersheriff, to replace...Tags: Alzheimer's Disease
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INKED! On the ninth day God created
And on the ninth day God looked down on his planned paradise and his caretaker and said, “How are you going to do all this by yourself?” His caretaker said, “I dunno.” So, on the ninth day God made a migrant farmworker. God...
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Southwest High culinary arts, ag students partner for fresh produce
Staff WriterDue to the dedication of two teachers and the hard work of their students, the vegetable garden at Southwest High School in El Centro has produced an array of fresh produce ready for consumption. The garden is a joint project, which serves as a hands-...Tags: Robert J. Lopez
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Feb. 7 in History: Strike of railroad workers against Southern Pacific
>> 50 Years Ago — Imperial Valley’s economy will be hard hit by the impending strike of railroad workers against Southern Pacific, in the opinion of local officials. The strike could hit anytime today. While trucks, have taken over a large...Tags: Economic Organization, California Department of Transportation, Injuries and Wounds, North America, Trade Agreements
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Vista Latina: El Centro resident figured prominently in farm worker union's rise, fall
Imperial Valley Press Staff Writer, Copy EditorWith a mix of pride and sorrow, Mario Bustamante recalls that day at the United Farm Workers convention in September 1981. Concerned that an emergency resolution would strip union delegates of their vote and further consolidate the executive board’...Tags: Career and Workplace, Holiday Vacations, Strikes, Authors, Unions
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FIELD WORKERS
FIELDWORKERS (Romaine Lettuce Harvest) Valley Pride, Inc. is seeking 32 temporary Field Workers (Romaine Lettuce Harvest) to harvest romaine lettuce in fields located in Westmorland, CA. Contract period: December 11, 2012 thru February 9, 2013....Tags: Romaine Lettuce
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