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Newspaper Page Text2C Sunday, November 11,2018 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com LOCACSTATE Hunters helping to feed 1M hungry Georgia residents BY SAMANTHA MAX The Telegraph of Macon SUE COCKING I Tribune News Service Beaux Eden hunting guide Chad Sullivan sits in a tree stand with his bow and arrows looking for deer in Fort Valley. Tight race casts light on voting restrictions EATONTON — On a crisp late October morning, Drew Copeland and a team of helpers hung a hun dred-pound buck from the ceil ing of his shed and sliced open its torso. A pile of organs and blood spilled onto the cement floor. “We wash and clean a lot,” he said with a laugh. Copeland’s not afraid of grime and guts. Since he opened The Meat Shed in Eatonton five years ago, he’s butchered thousands of deer and hogs. Copeland often chops up 40 deer in a day during rifle season. Copeland likes to keep his work place pristine, but with the con stant stream of fresh meat flowing in and out of coolers and grinders, it’s hard to keep up. “This room won’t look like this in a little while. It’ll be ugly in here in a little bit,” he said as he butchered a mound of deer meat at a cutting table. “But, by the time we get finished this after noon, there’ll be pieces of meat on the floor and, you know, just stuff everywhere, and then every morning it starts back over just like this.” Deer season is a hectic time for The Meat Shed, which processed 1,600 deer last year. But it’s not just the promise of profits that keeps Copeland up to his elbows in venison from October through January. The Meat Shed processes an extra 750 to 1,000 pounds of deer meat each year to donate to Geor gia Hunters for the Hungry, an initiative of the Georgia Wildlife Federation that contributes free venison to food pantries and soup kitchens across the state. “I’ve been blessed with a whole lot over here,” Copeland said. “So it’s nice to do a little bit for some body else too.” The struggle to feed Georgia’s hungry Since 1993, hunters have pro vided over 1.5 million meals to Georgians in need. “You’ve got these parents call ing, saying, ‘I just need to feed my family. My family needs pro tein,”’ said Sam Stowe, sportsmen program manager for the Geor gia Wildlife Federation. “So, you know, that’s what kind of drives me to continue the program. Because I do see the need out there.” One in seven Georgians strug gles with hunger, according to Feeding America. More than 500,000 of them are children. Food banks supply Georgia’s 1.6 million hungry residents with canned goods, dried grains and other pantry staples, but they rarely offer high-protein options, like meat. Georgia Hunters for the Hungry aims to bridge that gap. Venison is an ideal option to nourish the food insecure, because it’s high in protein and low in fat, Stowe said. “We have the food banks calling us wanting more, wanting more every year,” he said. Stowe coordinates with about 20 meat processors throughout the state who accept donations on behalf of the organization. He’s spent years recruiting more hunt ers and meat processors to help to fill Georgia’s ever-growing need for protein. Resources are limited, though. The Georgia Wildlife Federa tion reimburses processors $1.50 for each pound of meat they butcher. Once the meat is ground up and packaged, it’s delivered to the Georgia Food Bank Associa tion, which distributes the venison to communities across the state. Funding is the program’s great est challenge, Stowe said. The nonprofit organization runs on individual donations and grants from the Walmart Foundation, the Georgia Department of Natu ral Resources and a handful of other funders. BY RUSS BYNUM AND CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press ATLANTA — He aggressively deleted inactive voters from reg istration rolls, enforced an “exact match” policy that could have prevented thousands of Geor gians from registering to vote and launched an investigation that dis rupted a voter registration drive. Now Republican Brian Kemp is declaring himself the victor in Georgia’s race for governor, a race so close even marginal dif ferences in voting and turnout could make the difference in determining whether the race goes to a runoff. The Associated Press has not called the race between Kemp, who until this week was Georgia’s secretary of state, and Democrat Stacey Abrams, a former state lawmaker seeking to become the nation’s first black woman to be elected governor. In a state dominated by Repub licans, Abrams staked her cam paign largely on getting new and infrequent voters to participate. Meanwhile, Kemp and the state’s Republican legislature have imposed tighter voting and registration rules, making it more difficult for voters to register and vote. Most of those rules have come since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a key part of the Voting Rights Act in 2013. “Georgia uses every tool in the voter-suppression tool kit,” said Andrea Young, executive direc tor of the ACLU of Georgia. “It’s unfriendly the way that voting happens in Georgia. It’s more like cashing a check than casting a ballot.” Kemp defends his tenure, not ing increased voter registration on his watch. Like other states, Georgia after the Civil War had a history of sup pressing black voters by disallow ing votes from people who owed taxes, imposing literacy tests and implementing white-only prima ries. Those efforts were stopped by the courts and the federal Vot ing Rights Act of 1965. But the Supreme Court ruling five years ago rolled back a provi sion of that act that had required Georgia and eight other states to get federal approval before changing voting laws. That gave those states the freedom to impose new restrictions. Young said Georgia’s recent voting restrictions were made to prevent fraud. But she believes they’re also born from a desire to keep minorities from voting. “It’s hard to see good faith in so many of these measures that advocates repeatedly say have disproportionate impact on Afri can-Americans and other minori ties,” she said. Some of those restrictions pre date Kemp. In 2005 — five years before he took office — Georgia implemented a law requiring vot ers to show a photo ID at the polls. The Justice Department approved it, but a court struck it down as an unconstitutional poll tax because it required voters to pay for IDs unless they could prove financial hardship. Lawmakers responded in 2006 by revising the law to make it easier to get IDs for free. In 2014, Kemp launched an investigation of a voting drive run by a group Abrams had started. The investigation eventually for warded to law enforcement just 53 allegedly forged registrations out of 87,000, but critics said the probe disrupted the overall drive. The Brennan Center for Jus tice at NYU, which tracks voting issues nationally, said Georgia was among the most aggressive states in the country in removing inactive voters from its registra tion rolls between 2012 through this year. The stated purpose is to clear lists of voters who have moved or died, but the purges also remove legitimate voters. Data provided by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office show the state removed more than 937,000 voters from the rolls from the start of 2015 through Aug. 1 of this year. KITCHEN INSPECTIONS The following are among the food service establishments inspected from Nov.5-Nov.9 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 atdph.georgia.gov/environmental- health-inspections. To register a complaint against a food service establishment, contact Hall County Environmental Health Department at 770-531 - 3973. NOV. 05 Amici 2550 Atlanta Hwy Gainesville, Ga. 30504 Score: 97, Grade: A Inspector: Chelsea Lewis Brenau Downtown Campus 301 Main St SW Gainesville, Ga. 30501 Score: 100, Grade: A Inspector: Chelsea Lewis Piedmont Cafe at Wrigley’s 4500 Atlanta Hwy Flowery Branch, Ga. 30542 Score: 87, Grade: B Prepackaged yogurt cups being held in open merchandiser cooler, diced tomatoes being cold held in preptop cooler by grill area at 55- 57 degrees F. Inspector: Kyle Hriczo NOV. 06 Little Caesars No. 3393-033 3630 Thompson Bridge Rd Ste 16 Gainesville, Ga. 30506 Score: 89, Grade: B Establishment does not have appropriate sanitizer or written procedures available on-site for the clean-up and disinfection of vomiting and diarrheal events. Inspector: Chelsea Lewis Pizza Hut No. 025864 1398 Thompson Bridge Rd Gainesville, Ga. 30501 Score: 93, Grade: A Riverside Military Academy 2001 Riverside Dr Gainesville, Ga. 30501 Score: 96, Grade: A Inspector: Kyle Hriczo Subway No. 26703 2120 Friendship Rd Buford, Ga. 30519 Score: 96, Grade: A Inspector: Adetayo Adewolu NOV. 07 Dunkin Donuts 1191 Thompson Bridge Road Gainesville, Ga. 30501 Score: 96, Grade: A Inspector: Adetayo Adewolu Little Caesars No. 3393 3885 Mundy Mill Road Ste 106 Oakwood, Ga. 30566 Score: 93, Grade: A Inspector: Kyle Hriczo Longstreet Cafe No. 2 405 Pearl Nix Pkwy Gainesville, Ga. 30501 Score: 71, Grade: C Raw shelled eggs left out on counter by grill, dumpster uncovered while not in use, women’s restroom does not have a covered trash receptacle. Inspector: Chelsea Lewis Starbucks No. 50431 514 Shadllowford Road Gainesville, Ga. 30504 Score: 100, Grade: A Inspector: Adetayo Adewolu Subway No. 18114 2235 Jesse Jewell Pkwy NE Gainesville, Ga. 30507 Score: 96, Grade: A Inspector: Adetayo Adewolu NOV. 08 New Holland Core Knowledge Academy 170 Barne St Gainesville, Ga. 30507 Score: 100, Grade: A Inspector: Kyle Hriczo Subway No. 5545 3208 Atlanta Hwy Gainesville, Ga. 30507 Score: 92, Grade: A Inspector: Kyle Hriczo NOV. 09 Inn Between Deli 2102 Browns Bridge Road Gainesville, Ga. 30501 Score: 97, Grade: A Inspector: Kyle Hriczo North Hall Middle School 4856 Rilla Road Gainesville, Ga. 30506 Score: 100, Grade: A Inspector: Kyle Hriczo Picos Hot Dogs - Base of Operation 4172 It-alee Ct Gainesville, Ga. 30507 Score: 96, Grade: A Inspector: Chelsea Lewis Kenneth Hucks OBITUARIES Ann Glass Ragle-Haynes Oct. 8, 1951-Nov. 9, 2018 Ann Glass Ragle-Haynes, age 67, of Lula, Ga., passed away, Friday, Nov. 9,2018. She was preceded in death by her father, John Richard Glass Jr. and mother, Margaret Tarl- ton Glass. Mrs. Ragle-Haynes is survived by her husband of 10 years, David Gordon Haynes, Lula, Ga.; son and daughter-in- law, Brian and Stephanie Ragle, Bogart, Ga.; stepdaughter, Sandra Haynes Poisson and hus band Peter Pois son, Cumming, Ga.; stepmother, Silvia Glass; six grandchildren, Zachary Ragle, Landon Ragle, Addyson Ragle, David Haynes, Elizabeth Poisson and Catherine Poisson; uncle, Charles Tarlton and wife Harriett; and several cousins. Mrs. Ragle-Haynes was born on Oct. 8, 1951, in Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Ragle-Haynes was of the Presby terian faith. She was a 1969 gradu ate of Grady High School, Atlanta, GA, and loved the class reunions and being able to keep up with her school friends on Facebook. Ann also was a graduate of Gwin nett Technical College, earning a degree in accounting. Ann began her work career at C&S National Bank as a teller, then went work at Georgia Power following in the footsteps of her grandfather and father. She then became the Director of Client Services for Dr. Richard Kaine at Quality Management Resources for more than 12 years. When QMR relocated out of state she became a Realtor in the Buford area. In addition, Ann was a dance instructor and choreographer for Emory University’s Center for Life Long Learning for over 28 years where she taught ballroom, line, swing and dancing for brides and grooms. She had many interests outside of her career, family being the most important of all. Ann had a deep love of her family. She was thrilled when the grandchildren called her Memommy, a name which continues to this very day. She was a camper, kayaker, a lover of animals and all things out doors, sharing each with her son and then her grandchildren. She also enjoyed her dancing as the leader of the Cotton Cloggers for more than 15 years. The Cotton Cloggers entered various clogging competitions and performed all over Georgia and the southeast at various venues including Stone Mountain Park. They also per formed at the New Orleans World Fair in 1984. Ann was a Rotarian for the last 18 years which was very important to her because Ann always has had a heart for service to others. Dur ing those years she served Rotary at the Club and District levels. Most recently as District 6910 Pub lic Image Director. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14,2018, at noon at the funeral home with Chaplain Lee Lovett officiating. Mrs. Ragle- Haynes will lie in state at the funeral home at 11 a.m. till noon. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs, GA. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tues day, Nov. 13, 2018, at the funeral home. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to an ani mal shelter of your choice, Shelter Box: www.shelterbox.org or The Rotary Foundation: www.Rotary. org. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford Sign the online guest book at gainesvilletimes.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Nov. 11, 2018 Luther Hartsfield Weaver Died Nov. 3,2018 Mr. Luther Hartsfield Weaver of Gainesville, Ga., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3,2018, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gaines ville, Ga. Mr. Weaver was born in Camden, Ala., in 1923, the youngest of six chil dren of Edna Ruth Lazenby Weaver and Oliver Cornelius Weaver Sr. The family moved to Brewton, Ala., where his father became superin tendent of the Escambia County Schools. After graduating from high school, he served in WWII as an Army Technician Fourth Grade. He then enrolled in Auburn University, joined Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and received a degree in architecture. In 1956, he married Virginia Ray. He joined the architecture firm Cooper Carry, where he worked on the design of many Atlanta public schools. Luther and Virginia were active in St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta. They both loved the North Georgia moun tains and upon his retirement, moved to Big Canoe, Ga., where he designed and built a house. They later moved to Gainesville, Ga., to Lanier Vil lage Estates. Luther was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia. He is survived by a daughter, Gina Weaver Attas; granddaughter, Rochelle Attas; and great-grandson, Anthony. A memorial service will be held in the auditorium of Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018. Cremains will be interred in Rose Hill Cem etery, Royston, Ga., in a private family service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Grace Episcopal Church in Gainesville, GA or the charity of your choice. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston Sign the online guest book at gainesvilletimes.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Nov 11, 2018 DEATH NOTICES Myrinia Barnett Died Nov. 9,2018 Myrinia Barnett of Gainesville died Friday. Wimberly Funeral Home, Gainesville. Jack Queen Sept. 4, 1940-Nov. 10, 2018 Jack Queen, 78, of Gillsville died Saturday. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, funeral home chapel. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce. William Eugene Wilbanks Sr. Died Nov. 9,2018 William Eugene “Billy” Wilbanks Sr., 81, of Jefferson died Friday. Memorial service, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, funeral home chapel. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson. 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.