Lawsuit costs top half a million dollars
Roy Patrick reports that the Department of Corrections costs the City of Shafter $140,910.27 in attorney fees, with City victories in several cases potentially yielding more than $500,009. The Court of Appeal denied the Writ of Mandate appeal, while the Cross Complaint seeks trial in summer. Seledon contact with the State Bureau of Narcotics is noted by Ganong's client Anderberg's attorney.
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McKinney
CDC
Shafter
Court of Appeal
Shafter hosts exchange day and Cow Pie Bingo contest
On May 18 the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will host the annual Business Student Exchange Day to show students how a local business operates. May 20 brings the 1995 Cow Pie Bingo Contest at Manne Park with 100 squares at $50 each. grand prize $1,000, proceeds support the SCCA. Contact numbers: 746-2600 for event participation and information.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
SCCA
SSCA
Saat Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Manne Park
Tragedy in Shafter Ends in Double Death
Two people are dead after a man shot his common law wife four times then killed himself at 1211 Park Lane in Shafter. Maria Perea, 38, died at Kern Medical Center. Gaston Lerna, 36, died at San Joaquin Memorial. The estranged partners shared two children who were not present.
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Shafter
Claude Cash
Park Lane
Maria Perea
Gaston Lerna
Lerna
Perea
Kern Medical Center
San Joaquin
Lerma
Serious Allegations Reach Greeson Suit in Fresno Case
In Fresno Federal Court on March 14 former Shafter Officer Ron Lewis filed suit against Police Chief Greg Greeson alleging civil rights violations wrongful termination breach of contract misrepresentation defamation breach of oral contract and fraud. The document claims Greeson commented on Lewis and Bonnie Gallegos relationship at a local Christmas party and notes Gallegos was involved with Greeson, who is married.
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Shafter
Howard Golds
Greg Greeson
Fresno
Ron Lewis
Greeson
Shafter Press
Lewis
Bonnie Gallegos
Gallegos
The John Strong Circus Brings Colorful Night to Town
The John Strong Circus visited town on Tuesday April 4 with cotton candy scents and colorful acts. Children cheered for Quacko the clown as Henry and Delores performed antics on a trampoline and chair mishap. Dan the juggler wowed crowds juggling and riding a unicycle with machetes while Miss Christina showcased acts.
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John Strong
Quacko
Henry
Delores
Dan
Christina
Per
Elmer Unruh dies at 73 in Shafter community
Elmer Unruh 73 of Bakersfield died April 4 after a life in Shafter. Memorial services were held April 7 at Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church. He served in the US Army Air Corps and was mayor of Shafter 1981 82. Survived by wife Doris and four children with eight grandchildren. Donations requested to Hartland Christian Camp.
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Shafter
Doris
Shirley
Ken Carlton
Grass Valley
Darrell
Karen Unruh
Clovis
Sidney
Marcy Unruh
Bakersfield
Ron
Dora Unruh
Pappaw
J. Waldo Unruh
Esther
Evelyn Gaede
Rosie Wiens
Hartland Christian Camp
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
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