The times. (Gainesville, Ga.) 1972-current, October 28, 2018, Image 14

Georgia Historic Newspapers

The times., October 28, 2018, Image 14

About The times. (Gainesville, Ga.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 28, 2018)

Page of 36

Prev Issue Next Issue

Text PDF JP2 (2.8 MB) Clip/Print Image

Page of 36

Prev Issue Next Issue

Return to Top

Newspaper Page Text2C Sunday, October 28, 2018 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com LOCATSOUTHEAST Oyster season opens after delay RANDALL PERRY I Associated Press An oyster roast on the front lawn of the Lodge on Little St. Simons Island, Georgia. ATLANTA — Georgia’s oyster season has opened after a delay connected to the summer heat. The season began Wednes day. It was originally set to begin earlier this month, WABE Radio reported. The opening was delayed because of a threat of bacteria which can occur in raw oysters due to the heat. The bacteria known as Vibrio parahaemolyticus, or Vp, tends to spawn in warm waters, the radio station reported. People can get sick with Vp from eating raw oysters. Symp toms can include vomiting, diar rhea and fever. “So, normally, the season opens Oct. 1 for oyster harvest, and this year, due to elevated above aver age water temperatures, we had to extend the closure until water temperatures dropped below the control planned threshold,” said Dominic Guadagnoli, the shellfish fishery manager for the Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Thorough cooking oysters can destroy all bacteria, including Vp, Guadagnoli said. However, most oysters are eaten raw, he said. Most Vp illness cases due to eating raw oysters go unreported, according to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. COLQUITT County hit by Hurricane Michael to reopen schools One rural county is preparing to reopen its schools more than two weeks after Hurricane Michael caused heavy damage in the area. WALB-TV reports Miller County school officials had planned to resume classes last Thursday. But the southwest Georgia county pushed back the date and is now set to reopen schools Monday. Miller County School Superinten dent James Phillips says principals reported that many teachers would have missed the first day of class last week. He said hundreds were still without power last week, many roads remain impassable and some families are still displaced from their homes. Michael made landfall Oct. 10 in Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm before carving a path of destruction across southern Georgia. SOUTH CAROLINA Greenville police to impose false alarm call fines on businesses The Greenville Police Depart ment, starting next month, is impos ing a new ordinance in an attempt to curb the high volume of false alarm calls from city businesses. The Greenville News reports beginning Nov. 1 alarmed locations will be allotted two alarms per alarm permit year without charge. Failure to pay a false alarm fee within 30 days will result in the alarm fee of $50 doubling. Businesses that have more than 10 false alarm activations will be fined $500 per activation. Businesses that fail to pay could have their business license revoked. Police say panic alarm activations will not be affected by the ordinance change. Greenville police have responded to more than 18,000 alarm calls since 2015. Police Chief Ken Miller says about 90 percent of those calls end up being false alarms. Associated Press KITCHEN INSPECTIONS The following are among the food service establishments inspected from Oct.22- Oct.26 by the Hall County Environmental Health Department. Food service establishments are given a letter grade that coincides with a percentile: “A” (90-100), “B” (80-89), “C” (70-79), “U” 69 and below. Inspections (frequency of) a food service establishment are conducted based on risk categorization. The risk type is determined by the menu items served, the food preparation processed performed, and the previous food safety history in the food service establishment. A new food service establishment that has never served food must score 100 (A) to receive a food service permit to operate. When a restaurant changes ownership, a new food service permit must be issued. To be issued a permit for a change of ownership, the establishment must score a 95 (A) or above with all foodborne illness risk factors and public health interventions in compliance. Permits must be posted in public view at all times. Establishments with drive-thru windows will also be required to have the top one-third of a copy of the most current inspection report visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information, in addition to the copy posted inside the establishment. Copies of the rules are available at the Hall County Environmental health Office. The rules and regulations are also available online at dph. georgia.gov/environmental- health-inspections. To register a complaint against a food service establishment, contact the Hall County Environmental Health Department at 770-531-3973. OCT. 22 Avocado’s Restaurant 109 Bradford St SE Gainesville, GA 30501 Score: 92, Grade: A Inspector: Chelsea Lewis Brenau Dining Services Tea Room One Centennial Cir Gainesville, GA 30501 Score: 100, Grade: A Inspector: Alex Reid Brenau University Dining Room One Centennial Cir Gainesville, GA 30501 Score: 100, Grade: A Inspector: Alex Reid Burger King #5920 3703 Mundy Mill Rd Oakwood, GA 30566 Score: 99, Grade: A Inspector: Kyle Hriczo Chili’s #558 669 Dawsonville Hwy Gainesville, GA 30501 Score: 99, Grade: A Inspector: Chelsea Lewis Tadmore Elementary School 3278 Gillsville Hwy Gainesville, GA 30505 Score: 98, Grade: A Inspector: Kyle Hriczo OCT. 23 Chicopee Woods Elementary School 2029 Calvary Church Rd Gainesville, GA 30507 Score: 100, Grade: A Inspector: Alex Reid Martin Technology Academy of Math and Science 4216 Martin Rd Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Score: 91, Grade: A Inspector: Kyle Hriczo Maynard’s At the Corner 7435 Spout Springs Rd Ste 101 Flowery Branch, Ga 30542 Score: 97, Grade: A Inspector: Alex Reid Sherry’s Bait & Barbeque 2807 Dawsonville Hwy Gainesville, GA 30506 Score: 96, Grade: A Inspector: Kyle Hriczo OCT. 24 Cafe Cancun Bar and Grill 5200 Thompson Bridge Rd Murrayville, GA 30564 Score: 90, Grade: A Inspector: Adetayo Adewolu China Wok 1015 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Gainesville, Ga 30501 Score: 87, Grade: B Accumulated mold inside ice machine. Inspector: Adetayo Adewolu G Sisters Restaurant & Kettle Corn 6986 McEver Rd Ste A Buford, GA 30518 Score: 91, Grade: A Inspector: Alex Reid OCT. 25 North Hall High School 4885 Mount Vernon Rd Gainesville, GA 30505 Score: 100, Grade: A Inspector: Kyle Hriczo Skogie’s 2151 Dawsonville Hwy Gainesville, GA 30501 Score: 95, Grade: A Inspector: Chelsea Lewis OCT. 26 Gardens of Gainesville 3315 Thompson Bridge Rd Gainesville, GA 30506 Score: 91, Grade: A Inspector: Adetayo Adewolu Little Caesars #3393-035 5866 Spout Springs Rd Ste D Flowery Branch, GA, 30542 Score: 88, Grade: B Open dumpster door as well as an accumulation of built of trash and debris and built up debris on racks and shelves above 3 compartment sink storing clean dishes and utensils. Inspector: Alex Reid Planet Smoothie 5900 Spout Springs Rd Ste S Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Score: 88, Grade: B Insects around the kitchen on the floor and dented cans containing pineapples, and peaches. Inspector: Alex Reid OBITUARIES M.L “John” Head Sept. 21, 1932-Oct. 11, 2018 Mr. M.L. “John” Head, age 86, of Flowery Branch passed peacefully at his home on Thursday, Oct. 11,2018. A celebration/visitation will be 2 - 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Mr. Head was born Sept. 21,1932, to the late Lois J. & Mamie Nash Head in Gaines ville. Raised in Gainesville, after graduating Gaines ville High School, he joined the U.S. Navy Submarine Service and served as an YN3 (SS) during the Korean War from 1951-1955. Upon returning home he went to University of Georgia Busi ness School and obtained a Business Degree. He gained employment with Gainesville Water Dept, for a short time and then hired on as City Marshal. Dur ing that time he met his loving wife Artis on the Gainesville square. They married in 1958 and recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Shortly after they wed, he went to work with the U.S. Postal service for 32 years. There he worked his way from clerk/ carrier to Post Master, where he retired as Post Master of Buford Ga. Mr. Head is survived by his wife, Artis Head of Flowery Branch; son, Jon L. Head of Athens; daughter & son-in-law, Pamela & Mitch Shifflett of Flowery Branch; 3 grand children, Alec Freeman, Jon Luke Freeman and Jessica Payton Shifflett; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ervin W. Head and Glen “Sam” Head; and sisters, Reba Mollica and Inez Garner. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 3343 Peachtree Road, NE #M20, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.974.9234, www.woundedwarrior- project.org Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch Sign the online guest book at gainesville- times.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Oct. 28, 2018 Wilburn Pinson June 26, 1923-Oct. 26, 2018 After a brief illness, Mr. Wilburn Pinson, 95, of Gainesville went to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at his residence while surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Pinson was a lifelong resident of Hall and Forsyth Counties and an Army Veteran of World War II. He was the son of the late A.P. and Sallie Whelchel Pinson. Mr. Pinson worked as a research machinist at Lockheed Martin Aircraft in Marietta and was most proud of his work on the first vertical air craft, the Hummingbird, as well as the C-5A and C-130. Though he retired from Lockheed after 33 years, he was best known as a dairy, poultry and cattle farmer. Mr. Pinson was also an avid gardener and enjoyed blessing others with his bountiful harvest. Because of his love for people and strong work ethic, Mr. Pinson bagged groceries at J & J Foods for 15 years until age 85. Hard work, sacrificial love and a generous heart defined him. He was a deacon and member of Pleasant Grove Bap tist Church where he served for more than 50 years. Survivors include his son and daughter- in-law, Randall Pinson and wife Dr. Lynn Satterfield; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Donna Pinson; daugh ter and son-in-law, Joy and Kelly Parham; grandchil dren, Audrey Berzak, Rus sell Pinson, Dr. Brandon and Cherish Pinson, Jordan Parham, and Cameron Parham; great-grandsons, Nathan and Max Berzak; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Glen Waldrip. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. A special thanks to caregivers, and now family, Doris Gunter, Elaine Holyfield and Lynn Leblanc for the exceptional love and care given to both mama and daddy these last nine years. Mr. Pinson is preceded in death by his par ents, his beloved wife of almost 70 years, Floy Pinson; brother, John D. Pinson, Clyde Pin son and George Pinson; sisters, Ellen Irene Pinson, Eula Mae Bagwell, Lounell Holcomb; sisters-in-law, Cordelle Pinson, Mauline Pin son and brother-in-law, J.H. Holcomb. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Jeff Wilkie will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sun day, Oct. 28,2018, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Pleas ant Grove Baptist Church 7227 AC Smith Rd. Dawsonville, GA 30534; Eagle Ranch Children’s Home 5500 Union Church Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 or ones favorite charity in memory of Mr. Pinson. The family would like to thank Hospice of Northeast Georgia for their incredible kind ness and loving care this past week. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville Sign the online guest book at gainesville- times.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Oct. 28, 2018 DEATH NOTICES Billie Sue Anderson Died Oct. 26, 2018 Billie Sue Anderson, 88, of Gainesville died Friday. Funeral service, 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, New Hope United Methodist Church. Lit tle & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville. Joseph Bennie Armour Died Oct. 26, 2018 Joseph Bennie Armour, 86, of Alto died Friday, Oct. 26. Celebration of life, 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, funeral home chapel. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia. Margaret R. Brown Died Oct. 19, 2018 Margaret “Peggy” R. Brown, 74, of Buford died Friday, Oct. 19. Funeral mass, 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch. John Taylor Conway Died Oct. 27, 2018 John Taylor Conway, 76, of Cumming died Saturday. Graveside service, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. McDonald and Son Funeral Home, Cumming. Rachel W. Helton Died Oct. 25, 2018 Rachel W. Helton, 74, of Gainesville died Thursday. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, Dewberry Baptist Church. Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville. John Christopher Jones Died Oct. 25, 2018 John Christopher Jones, 50, of Gainesville died Thursday. Celebration of life, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, Grovestreet Station. Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville. Peggy Marie Elmore Robertson Died Oct. 26, 2018 Peggy Marie Elmore Robertson, 59, of Auburn passed away Friday. Funeral ser vice, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. Lionel Gene Varner June 18, 1931-Oct. 24, 2018 Lionel “Lee” Gene Varner, 87, of Buford died Wednesday. Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford. Garlan Lavon Wright Died Oct. 27, 2018 Garlan Lavon Wright, 82, of Flowery Branch died Saturday. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch. Obituary information Death notices are printed free as a public service by The Times. More information can be provided in paid obituaries. The rate is $50 per 100 words (or any part thereof). There is an additional mandatory $40 fee for online services, which includes a guest book that allows family and friends to post condolences. Deadline for publication is 6:30 p.m. seven days a week. Death notices and obituaries are accepted only from funeral homes. They should be emailed to obits@ gainesvilletimes.com. All submissions will appear in The Times and online at gainesvilletimes.com. For additional information, please call 770-718-3419 or 800-395-5005, extension 3419, between 3 and 6 p.m. weekdays. INTRODUCING eto' t/yt Little & Davenport Funeral Home To inquire about pricing packages available to memorialize a pet in print, please contact Megan Lewis at 770-535-6371 or mlewis@gainesvilletimes.com Pets at Peace will appear in The Times the last Sunday of each month.