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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1992
Page
2
CHP seeks information on a fatal hit-and-run that killed 18 year old Lara A. Maynard as she walked along Highway 43 and Ellott Lane south of Shafter Saturday night. Investigators urge witnesses to contact the CHP at 327-1069.
About 450 prisoners are housed at the local RTC under a state DOC contract. Shafter and Gardemeyer Development run the facility under a 20 year Sacramento agreement. After the incident, prisoners were locked down but the facility has returned to normal operations. Administrators added five officers per shift during the immediate response. Population is roughly 50 percent Hispanic, 24 percent Caucasian, and 23 percent Black.
Trustee Steve Skalisky described threatening calls to Becky Skalisky alleging her children were followed. Becky protested the pressure on the board while MAPA involvement was clarified as a national issue, not the local chapter, according to spokesman Larry Hobson.
Shafter area residents are invited to a June 27 open house at Mercy Southwest Hospital on Old River Road at Stockdale Highway. The 67-bed facility, slated to open mid July, features private rooms, a Family Birth Center with 18 suites, a NICU, a pediatric unit, and outpatient surgical suites.
Members of the public are invited to be heard on the proposed 1992 93 budget at the upcoming hearing. Officials encourage local residents, businesses, and organizations to attend and submit remarks or questions during the session.
A Flag Burning Ceremony will be held Monday June 29 at 7 p.m. at Hudson Park in Shafter. Dennis Farmer of American Legion Post 213 says the event will honor a torn Babe Ruth flag. A new flag and pole have been donated. the public is invited. Also WHS class of 1972 plans Aug 1 reunion. WHS class of 1982 reunion set for Aug 15 at Valley Rose Golf Course. contact numbers provided. The Shafter Press notes editorial rights to revise content.
Rollins is in protective custody at Lerdo Jail and faces sentencing after being found guilty of first degree murder. He could be evaluated by the California Youth Authority before sentencing. possible outcomes include life with parole eligibility after 18 years eight months. Lemacchi plans an appeal to the Fresno appellate court.
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