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2A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com Wednesday, November 21,2018 Arrest Reports Nov. 12 Benjamin Lee Eller, 36, Dawsonville: Hold for other agency. Nov. 13 Linda Nell Bagby, 28, Gainesville: Probation violation/felony. Leon Blackwell, 54, Dawsonville: Probation violation/felony. Stanley Tony Gooch, 64, Dawsonville: Speeding, DUI/alcohol, following too closely. David Alan Wright, 48, Ball Ground: Probation violation/felony. Nov. 14 Christopher Wayne Cook, 50, Gillsville: Serving county sentence. Kate Hester Cravey, 49, Dawsonville: Lailure to comply. Mary Lynn Jones, 54, Dawsonville: Serving county sentence. Canaan Hunter Mills, 24, Dawsonville: Lailure to comply. Joshua Samuel Poe, 19, Dawsonville: Lailure to comply. Marko Todorovic, 28, Cumming: Signals required in changing lanes. Tyler Myrle West, 37, Ball Ground: Battery. Nov. 15 Heather Louise Gardner, 32, Dawsonville: Driving while license suspended/revoked. Tong Poh Her, 23, Pendergrass: Here for court. Jesse Jefferson Lance, 24, Dahlonega: Distribution of marijuana. Paige Nicole Pressley, 22, Dahlonega: Distribution of marijuana, possession of marijua na with intent to distribute. David Kent Sorrells, 23, Monroe: Distribution of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Nov. 16 Vickie Diane Brookshire, 47, Cumming: Probation violation/felony. Suzanne Nicole Carruth-Hodge, 50, Kennesaw: Probation violation/misdemeanor. Nov. 17 Candance Amanda Sue Chinn, 30, Marble Hill: Serving county sentence. Nov. 18 Zachary Blake Carlisle, 18, Dawsonville: Obstruction of officer, false name/date of birth, two felony probation violations. Tyler Lee Collins, 25, Dahlonega: Hold for other agency. Johnathan Andrew Lorrest, 20, Gainesville: Speeding, DUI/drugs less safe. Samuel Charles Gooch, 36, Dawsonville: Probation violation/felony. Cory Lee Hruby, 19, Gainesville: Driving while license suspended/revoked, no insurance, suspended vehicle registration. Nov. 19 Justa Dawn Ayers, 33, Dawsonville: Charges pending. Benjamin Ray Holtzclaw, 37: Charges pending. Hollie Lorraine Miller, 37, Gainesville: Charges pending. Restaurant Inspections Oct. 30 CRYSTAL FALLS GOLF CLUB, LLC 416 Crystal Falls Fairway, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 83, Grade: B Notes: No certified food safety manager on staff. Chili in large stock pot in walk-in cooler from cooking yesterday was not cooled fast enough/ temperature was not monitored to ensure cooling parameters are being met. Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Cell phone and money lay ing on food prep surface; personal items must be stored to prevent any contamination of these areas. Oct. 31 FAJITA GRILL MOBILE UNIT 384 Hwy. 53 E, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 93, Grade: A Nov. 2 DAWSON COUNTY JAIL KITCHEN 19 Tucker Ave., Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 100, Grade: A Nov. 5 LEN FOOTE HIKE INN 280 Amicalola Falls State Park Road, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 100, Grade: A Nov. 6 AUNTIE ANNE’S PRETZELS 800 Hwy. 400 S Unit K-13, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 93, Grade: A PAPA’S PLACE 3651 Dawson Forest Road STE 160, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 96, Grade: A Nov. 7 MSE HOSPITALITY DAWSONVILLE, INC/MAIN STREET EATERY FOOD COURT 800 Hwy. 400 S STE FC 10, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 96, Grade: A caf£ espresso-caribou CO. 800 Hwy. 400 S, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 91, Grade: A SBARRO MAIN STREET EATERY 800 Hwy. 400 S, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 84, Grade: B Notes: Water temperature at hand sink did not exceed 97 degrees; must be 100 degrees for handwashing. Base of pizza oven had debris build up. BLUE RIDGE BREAD CO. 800 Hwy. 400 S, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 95, Grade: A FRESHENS YOGURT 800 Hwy. 400 S, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 92, Grade: A PEPPER JACK’S 800 Hwy. 400 S, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 91, Grade: A BUCKHEAD GRILL 800 Hwy. 400 S, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 96, Grade: A Nov. 9 HACIENDA BAR AND GRILL 219 Crossroad Blvd. STE 110, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 86, Grade: B Notes: Large containers of cooked tomatoes and peppers not cooled and held cold to requirements. Large con tainers filled to top with grilled toma- toes/peppers and beans being put into cooler to cool were in too large of containers to cool down fast enough and within required cooling parame ters. Hot water sanitizing dish wash machine temperature not reaching above 90 degrees; required to reach at least 120 degrees. Dumpster with drain plug sheared allowing for possi ble insect/rodent entry into the dump ster. Nov. 13 WENDY’S 117 Big Horn Lane, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 87, Grade: B Notes: Drink dispenser nozzles and diffusers need better cleaning, mold residue inside nozzles and holes of diffusers. Cold holding on the top of the sandwich prep top with tempera tures above required cold holding temperature of 41 degrees or below; several items double panned resulting in not all food items being in contact with cold air. Nov. 14 RUBY TUESDAY #4845 796 Hwy. 400 S, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 100, Grade: A CHEF TOMMY THAI CUISINE 837 Hwy. 400 S STE 160, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 100, Grade: A Nov. 15 JOHNNY’S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA 355 Quill Drive, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 Score: 93, Grade: A Tax Commissioner’s Office to remain open late Nov. 30 for last minute property tax payments From staff reports With the 2018 property tax deadline quickly approaching, Tax Commissioner Nicole Stewart has announced extended office hours on Nov. 30 to help citizens get payment in on time before the Dec. 1 deadline, which falls on a Saturday. “We just want to give people the ability to get off work and get to our office,” Stewart said. “We just want to help them out. We understand that we are open the same hours as most working people.” The final day to make in-office payments for 2018 property taxes is Friday, Nov. 30 and Stewart’s office will be open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. to accommodate those trying to get their payments in last minute. Property tax payments can be made online at dawsoncountytax.com by following the property tax payment link on the left side of the home screen. Property owners can search for their bill by entering their name, address or bill number and then follow on-screen instructions to pay via credit card (VISA, MC, Discover, Amex) Paypal or Paypal credit. Checks can also be made out and mailed to: Dawson County Tax Commissioner, 25 Justice Way, Suite 1222, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534. Regular office hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The office is on the first floor of the Dawson County Courthouse. All county offices will be closed Nov. 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving. For more information or questions, call the Dawson County Tax Commissioner’s office at (706) 344-3520. OBITUARIES Robert 'Bruz' Brookshire Robert “Bruz” Brookshire, 49, of Dacula, died Nov. 14, 2018. Mr. Brookshire was born Aug.13, 1969. For a number of years he coached youth football in Dacula. A loving and devoted father, he was also an avid hunter and outdoorsman. His brother, Troy Shane Brookshire; aunt, Sheila Lockridge; and uncle, Danny Sheffield, preced ed him in death. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Brookshire of Canon; children, Robert Cade Brookshire, Michael Bo Brookshire, Carli Wheeler; mother, Linda Brookshire of Winder; father, Ray Brookshire of Ranger; brothers and sis- ter-in-law, Steve Brookshire of Ranger, Wesley and Tracey Brookshire of Colorado; grandmother, Floy Sheffield of Winder; niec- es, Abbey, Maddy, Vanessa; lifelong friend and hunting buddy, Dorsey Forsyth of Cumming; a number of special cousins; various other relatives also sur vive. Mr. Brookshire will be laid to rest in his family’s plot at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Dawsonville. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to help offset final expenses. Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrange ments. Dawson County News November 21, 2018 Ruth Catherine Hummel Ruth Catherine Hummel, 92, of Dawsonville, formerly of Florida, died Nov. 16, 2018. Ruth lived a long and active life. She loved to quilt and go to White Water with her grandchil dren. Ruth was born in Philadelphia in 1926. She enjoyed roller-skating, even up to the age of 80. While roller skating was one of her favorite things to do, her family was number one. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Elwood Joseph Hummel; her parents; her siblings, and grandson, Nathan Stanley. She is survived by her children, Joseph Elwood Hummel, Janet Ruth Weinman, Edward Alexander Hummel and Richard Harrison Hummel; grandchildren, Shelley Caine, Joe Freeman, John David Hummel, Joshua Hummel, Christie Hummel, Cyndi Hummel and Angie Stanley; great grandchild, Trinity Hummel; and grand-pup, Monty; various other rel atives also survive. No services are planned at this time. Ingram Funeral Home of Cumming was in charge of arrangements. Dawson County News November 21, 2018 William 'Bill' Leonhardt William “Bill” Leonhardt, 70, of Dawsonville, died Nov. 15,2018. He was born Sept. 2, 1947 in Jamaica, Queens , N.Y. to Margaret Colgan Leonhardt and William Leonhardt. He grew up in New Hyde Park and Melville, N.Y. Bill was active in the Dawsonville community serving on the board of governors of Athens Boat Club, vice president of the Dawsonville Lions Club and vice president of the Dawson County Friends of the Library. He was active in his church serv ing as a Shepherd minis ter, usher and working with Family Promise of Forsyth County. Growing up on Long Island he was Boy Scout and a volunteer fireman of the Melville Fire Department and on their EMS rescue squad. His daughter, Andrea Leonhardt, and sister, Kathleen Fardig, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Dianne Stagl Leonhardt; daughter and son-in-law, Stacey Leonhardt-Garbos and Andrew Garbos; son and daughter-in-law, William and Amy Garrett Leonhardt; granddaugh ters, Katie Garbos, Leyna Leonhardt, Ava Garbos, and Leigha Leonhardt; sisters and brothers-in- law, Linda Leonhardt Ryczak and Albert Ryczak, Carl Fardig, Peter Stagl, Kathryn Stagl, Sharon Stagl Doherty and John Doherty; his grand- dog Bella, who had a spe cial place in his heart; var ious other relatives also survive. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 29 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cumming. There will be a gathering following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers dona tions can be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church at 1125 Bettis Tribble Gap Road Cumming, or the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association at www.ecaware.org. Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrange ments. Dawson County News November 21, 2018 Donald Matheson Donald Matheson, 70, of Dawsonville died Nov. 13,2018. Donald was born Jan. 14, 1948 to the late Bob and Regina Matheson. A native of Helen, he lived most of his life in Dawson County. For many years he trav eled the country as a pharmaceutical salesman in the poultry industry. After his retirement and for the past 10 years, he enjoyed selling boiled peanuts at the Tractor Supply in Dawsonville. When he wasn’t work ing he enjoyed spending time at his place on the river in Helen. His grandkids were his life and he enjoyed every minute he got to spend with them. He was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church. A sister, Connie Clark, and a brother, Buck Matheson, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Judy Matheson of Dawsonville; sons and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Angel Matheson of Dawsonville, Cotton Matheson of Dawsonville; grandchil dren, Blake Matheson, Cody Matheson, Kate Williamson, Alexis Matheson; sister-in-law, Joan Matheson of Gainesville; brothers-in- law and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Lynn Townley of Dawsonville, Jackie and Lynn Townley of Dawsonville; and a num ber of nieces, nephews; various other relatives also survive. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Nov. 16 at Liberty Baptist Church with Revs. Dennis Bottoms, Ruel Martin and Stephen Davis officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 15 at the funer al home. Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrange ments. 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