Strike disrupts Tonto Mining mill operations in Arizona
Tonto Mining and Milling faced a walkout over low pay, with violence leading to two arrests on Nov. 16. Suspects Goodwin and Griffins, both of Tonto Basin, were charged with reckless driving and conspiracy after attempting to derail a mill truck. Charges were dropped later at the arresting officer and Hamilton’s request. The mill processes fluor spar for McFadden Mine and ships to Mesa for Allied Chemical plastics. The plant, owned by Bigbee Steel Buildings of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, runs three shifts under ongoing contracts.
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Goodwin
John Griffins
Tonto Basin
Harry Cain
Cain
Hamilton
Tonto Mining
Fluorspar
McFadden
Young
Mesa
Allied Chemical Company
McFadden and Allied
Bigbee Steel Buildings
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Bad weather causes mishaps in Gila County
Gila County Sheriff and Arizona DPS reported a busy week of small accidents and assists due to heavy snow and ice. Bethiah Randall of Pine lost control while turning onto Highway 87 from Circle K in Payson. Her vehicle collided head on with a northbound pickup driven by Reardon Dight, 32, of Payson. No injuries reported despite major vehicle damage.
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Gila County
Louisiana pair sentenced in Globe for possession of stolen property
Isaac M Jeffers 26 and Lowana Conway 30 of Krotz Springs La appeared in Gila County Superior Court Jan 3 on first degree burglary and possession of stolen property. Burglary dismissed against Jeffers. he got one year in county jail on two possession counts. Conway pleaded guilty to one count and received a one year suspended sentence. Victims included ranches in Tonto Basin. items stolen included food clothing a rifle and ammo. Jeffers may face out of state charges. extradition not yet started. Other arrests noted include Steven D Speck 29 Payson for checks without funds and Kevin D McGuire 24 Gallup N M held on Tempe warrants. Joel Bishop 30 Payson charged with failing to provide for a minor child released on bond. Ted Morris Payson pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and discharging a firearm fined 55 on each count. John L Gillis 21 Payson pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property fined 55 and ordered to pay damages. Gillis arrested Dec 28 after breaking lights out at a Payson bar.
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Isaac M. Jeffers
Lowana Conway
Krotz Springs
Gila County
Barry DeRose
Jeffers
DeRose
Conway
Tonto Basin
Frank Tippett
Steven D. Speck
Payson
Speck
Kevin Dennis McGuire
Gallup
N.M
DPS
Tempe
McGuire
Phoenix
Joel Bishop
Bishop
John Lewis Gillis
Ezra Peace
Gillis
Affidavits to classify owner occupied residential property
Neal Trasente announces that Special Affidavit Forms have been mailed to all residential property owners to separate owner occupied homes from rental properties for tax purposes. Some properties may see higher assessment ratios. mobile homes on rented land should be listed as owner-occupied if lived in.
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Neal Trasente
State Department of Revenue
Trasente
Shriners Install Officers in Payson Fourth Year
The Zane Grey Shrine Club of Payson announces its fourth annual installation of officers set for Saturday evening January 15 at Swiss Village Inn. A no host Happy Hour starts at 6 p.m. followed by a filet mignon Swiss dinner at 7 p.m. $9 per person. reservations with John Weller or Everett Whitney. A Social Security representative will be in Payson 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the county courtroom, 100 W. Main, assisting questions. visits occur on the third Thursday of each month.
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Zane Grey Shrine Club
Payson
Swiss Village
John Weller
Everett Whitney
Social Security Office
W. Main
Area thefts investigated in Payson region
Gila County Sheriff's office investigated three theft cases in the Payson area over the past week. An antique wood burning stove was stolen from behind Hopi House on Jan 2 or 3, two cords of wood and concrete blocks were taken from Jewel Neilson’s summer home on Jan 3, and a mobile home window break led to theft of pots pans and food. All cases remain under investigation. Captain McDaniel cited many thefts at summer homes while owners are away and urged witness reports to aid arrests.
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Gila County
Gisela
McDaniel
Sheriff's Office
DES Financial Aid Distributed to Gila County Residents
In November the Department of Economic Security assisted over 1,500 Gila County residents with 123,162 dollars in total aid. DES paid 803 recipients 36,480 dollars, 29 recipients 2,604 dollars in general funds, and 696 families used food stamps to make 84,078 dollars in purchases.
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Gila County
Department of Economic Security
DES
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Louisiana
Globe
Ted Morris
Dora Dawes
Morris
Brazil
South America
Russia
China
Canada
United States
Joe Russell
Karen Whittle
Whittle
McLane
Longhorn
William Morris
Houston Mesa Rd
Ray LaHaye
Manzanita and
Cherry
Hazel Barton
Shriners
Saneamericard
COR Ouroy Wrangler
16Th St
Pales
Sprouse Reitz
Valvoline
Payson Plaza
Sterno
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