Bank of the Sierra Receives Blue Ribbon Rating.PORTERVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 1999--VERIBANC has designated Bank of the Sierra (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB:BSRR BSRR Birmingham Southern Railroad (Alabama) ) a Blue Ribbon blue ribbon denotes highest honor. [Western Folklore: Brewer Dictionary, 127] See : Prize Bank, based upon call report data from the third quarter of 1998 and earlier. The Blue Ribbon is an extra recognition that is given to some top-rated Green, Three-Stars banks that have met exceptionally high financial standards. "Bank of the Sierra is honored to receive this designation," says Bank President, Jim Holly. "We view this as an indication that we continue to fulfill our stewardship stewardship the occupation of being a steward or custodian. Referring to animals it implies the caring sort of relationship based on an acceptance of the need to include the rights of animals in overall plans to maintain financial viability. responsibility to stockholders and customers," he concluded. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Kitty T. Heller, president of VERIBANC, Inc., "There has never been a failure of a VERIBANC-designated Blue Ribbon Bank ... As we look forward to the year 2000, bank customers appreciate the opportunity, and, today, even consider it one of their rights, to 'know their bank' -- to be assured of its financial condition." Bank of the Sierra is the largest independent bank headquartered in the South Valley, and operates eleven branch offices as well as five real estate centers, three ag credit centers and a bank card center. The Bank recently opened its eleventh branch in Hanford. More information about Bank of the Sierra is available on the Bank's Web site, www.bankofthesierra.com. |
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