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LOCATSOUTHEAST The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com Tuesday, December 18, 2018 7A Jesuit province releases names of accused abusers BY DAVID MCFADDEN Associated Press BALTIMORE — The Roman Catholic Jesuit province serving much of the eastern United States on Monday released the names of Jesuit priests who face “credible or established” accusations of sexual abuse of minors dating to 1950. In a letter, the Maryland Prov ince of the Society of Jesus iden tified five living Jesuits facing offenses that took place in the province and another eight who are dead. The men — part of a Catho lic order that includes more than 16,000 men worldwide — served in churches, high schools, colleges and other institutions. It’s the latest in a string of simi lar disclosures from Jesuit govern ing bodies. Earlier this month, two other Jesuit provinces that cover nearly half the U.S. released the names of more than 150 priests and other ministry leaders found to have “credible allegations” of sexual abuse made against them. The letter from the Rev. Robert Hussey, the leader of the Jesuit province headquartered in Mary land, states that most cases date back decades and the most recent incident occurred in 2002. The five still alive are listed as living in supervised housing “on a safety plan.” He said in the letter, dated Monday, that the province hopes the disclosure “will contribute to reconciliation and healing.” “We are deeply sorry for the harm we have caused to victims and their families,” said Hussey, whose statement was attached to the list of names and accusations. None of the living named Jesuits are in active ministry in the group ing that extends through South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, southern New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Mary land, and the District of Columbia. While some of the named Jesuit priests were removed from min istry in the 1990s, others were not removed until well after the U.S. church sex abuse scourge exploded in Boston in 2002. One accused priest, Neil McLaughlin, was not removed from ministry until 2007 despite the fact he is believed to have abused youngsters from his ordination in 1959 until the 1980s, with multiple accusations of abuse from Maryland, Penn sylvania, Georgia, New York and Massachusetts. Another Jesuit priest, J. Glenn Murray, was only removed from ministry in 2011, decades after he was accused of a single allegation of sex abuse in Baltimore dating from 1981, a few years after his ordination. David Lorenz, a clergy sex abuse survivor who leads the Maryland chapter of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, or SNAP, said he was glad the Jesuits were putting out a list of abusers so some victims could get some relief and move ahead in their lives. But he stressed that the list was “wholly inadequate,” in his view, and the only way to get all the infor mation about church abuse was through subpoenas by independent investigators. “Unless you force them to open up their records you can’t believe that what they’re giving you is com plete,” Lorenz said in a phone inter view Monday. The Jesuits have previously settled lawsuits across the country, including a $166 million settlement involving about 500 abuse claims in Oregon in 2011, one of the largest settlements involving clergy abuse allegations. The Jesuit president of Mary land’s Loyola University, the Rev. Brian F. Linnanne, issued a state ment Monday that seven Jesuits on the list were previously affiliated with the institution or with Loyola’s Jesuit community. None of the alle gations occurred while they were on campus. “Transparency and openness can reveal weighty truths. We must con front them and address them so we can move forward with optimism, hope, and a conviction that we will never allow such deplorable actions to occur in the future,” he wrote. In an email, the spokesman for the Baltimore Archdiocese said there was hope that the “disclosure will advance the culture of trans parency that we have worked hard to create and that it will inspire other potential courageous victim- survivors to come forward.” Catholic bishops adopted wide spread reforms in 2002 when clergy abuse became a national crisis for the church in the U.S., including stricter requirements for reporting accusations to law enforcement and a streamlined process for removing clerics. But a Pennsylvania grand jury this year made very clear that more changes are needed. In a nearly 900-page report released Aug. 14, the grand jury alleged that more than 300 Roman Catholic priests had abused at least 1,000 children over the past seven decades in six Pennsylvania dioceses. It also accused senior church officials of systematically covering up complaints. Delta relaunching nonstop service from Minneapolis to Mexico City BY KRISTEN LEIGH PAINTER Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Dec. 17--Delta Air Lines, strengthened by its deep ties with Aeromexico, is relaunching nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Mexico City. The year-round, daily flight is slated to begin June 8. It marks Delta’s third announcement of a new international destination for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this year. The Atlanta-based car rier also announced plans to launch MSP-to-Seoul in 2019 and MSP-to-Shanghai in 2020. Delta flew between its Twin Cities hub and Mexico’s capital city several years ago, but didn’t have enough passengers to support the route and ceased service in August 2011. Since then, Delta and Aeromexico have formed a close joint venture -- with Delta owning 49 per cent of the Mexico-based car rier - which greatly expands connecting traffic in both cit ies and increases the route’s chance of success. Through the partnership, Delta passengers can con nect to 41 other destinations in Mexico and Latin Amer ica, MSP officials said. “We’ve heard from our Twin Cities customers that Mexico City is at the top of their most requested des tinations,” said Steve Sear, Delta’s president of global sales, in a statement. “At the same time, it allows for more choice and options for customers in many U.S. and Canadian cities through one convenient, easy connection as well as easy connections to dozens of destinations in Mexico thanks to our part nership with Aeromexico.” About one-third of Delta’s current operations are out side the U.S. and Delta chief executive Ed Bastian would like to see that increase to about 50 percent. Bastian told the Star Tribune earlier this year that the airline was considering relaunching the MSP-to-Mexico City route. The flight, which is about four hours, will be aboard a 132-seat Airbus A319. It will depart MSP at 8:50 a.m. and leave Mexico City at 2 p.m. “Mexico City is the most popular destination in Latin America lacking direct air service from MSP Interna tional Airport,” said Brian Ryks, chief executive of the Metropolitan Airports Com mission, which oversees MSP, in a statement. “On average, 700 people a day travel from MSP to Mexico. This new service and the connections from Mexico City to destinations beyond will make travel between Minnesota and locations south of the border easier and more convenient.” Get free ‘express parking’ for fast, easy Mall of Georgia shopping BY AMANDA C. COYNE Tribune News Service Dec. 17--Need to run in to the Mall of Georgia for a last-minute pur chase and don’t have time to fight the hordes for parking? You can get a free reserved space for half an hour through app My Park. The mall has part nered with MyPark since June for paid reserved parking. In the heat of the Christ mas season, shoppers can take advantage of “express parking” spots near three of Mall of Georgia’s main entrances. You can park near the Mar quee Entrance, South Plaza and North Plaza for free for the first 30 minutes and $5 per hour after. “This new parking option makes returning, exchanging and picking up items a breeze - all just in time for the holi day shopping season,” said Teresa Holloway, director of marketing and business develop ment for Mall of Geor gia, in a press release. The parking spots can be chosen on the MyP ark app in advance, either minutes before or days ahead. Trolley company shutting down after decade BY BEN BRASCH Tribune News Service All aboard no more. The trolley company that has run tours in Marietta and down town Atlanta for about a decade is closing at the end of the year and selling their three trolleys. The Historic Marietta Trol ley Company also ran ghost tours and pedicabs in Marietta. In Atlanta, the business went by the name Peachtree Trolley Co. Maybe their most well- known service was the Mari etta ghost tours, which they did by foot and trolley. Cassandra Buckalew, who owns the busi ness with her husband Brian, said someone is purchasing the ghost tour business and their script, but she declined to name the buyer. Buckalew said things like vehicle upkeep, finding drivers and increasing insurance costs have made it too rough to keep the vintage trolleys running. She said their insurance went up seven percent, without any claims, from last year. “We experienced one head ache after another,” she said. “The transportation business is really difficult. There is a lot of liability of moving people around.” Buckalew said their business employed between 15 and 20 employees. The last day is Dec. 31. Buckalew said she doesn’t know of anyone else doing narrated historic trolley tours like theirs in the metro Atlanta area. A 2010 story in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution noted that the metro area, which works hard to bill itself as a destina tion, does not have many tour companies with trolleys, dou ble-decker buses or boats the likes of Washington D.C., Chi cago, Hollywood, New York, Savannah and Charleston. OBITUARIES Marvin Ernest Bruce July 29, 1928-Dec. 12, 2018 Marvin Ernest Bruce, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather, 90, passed away on Dec. 12, 2018. Born on July 29, 1928, in Sylvester, Ga., he was the son of the late Thomas Peter Bruce and the late Bobbie Lonie Cobb. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lynn Bruce Smith (Warner) of Marietta, Ga., three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Couch Bruce of Atlanta, Ga.; his daughter, Janet Bruce Ceccarelli (Ed) of Marietta, Ga.; his grandchildren, Judson Bruce Smith (Jessica) of Starkville, Miss., Taylor Smith Curry (Chase) of Atlanta, Ga., Amanda Kate Ceccarelli of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and his great-grandchildren, Harriet Lynn Smith, Katie Hall Smith, June Wilder Curry and Kit Palmer Curry. Marvin had a remarkable career culminating with his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of TBC (Tire and Battery Corporation) and he called taking the company public his great est career achievement. He was also actively involved with many charitable pursuits. Ser vices and a reception will be held Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305. H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, Sandy Springs Sign the online guest book at gainesville- times.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Dec. 18,2018 Virginia W. Dunagan March 25, 1944-Dec. 16, 2018 Virginia W. Dunagan, 74, entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, while she was surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Charles Duna gan of Augusta; three children, Travis Lackey (Leigh) of Harlem, Cynthia Lackey Marshall (Trey) of Appling and Angela Lackey Armour (Mack) of Lula; eight grandchildren, Tina King (Chip), Geoffrey Lackey (Lynn), Daniel Marshall, Josh Marshall (Shelbie), Tyler Gillis, Justin Hughes, Topanga Hughes and Jonathan Mar shall; two great-grandchildren, Trey King and Jensen King. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Platt’s Funeral Home Belair Road. A celebration of Virginia’s life will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Warren Baptist Church. The Rev. David Dil lard and the Rev. Bret Legg will officiate. Interment will follow in Westover Memo rial Park. (Please note no services will take place on Wednesday.) In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Warren Baptist Church, 3203 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907. Please sign the guestbook and send condo lences at www.plattsfuneralhome.com. Platt’s Funeral Home, Evans Sign the online guest book at gainesville- times.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Dec. 18, 2018 DEATH NOTICES Sarah Charlotte Eberhardt Banks Died Dec. 16, 2018 Sarah Charlotte Eberhardt Banks, 94, of Gainesville died Sunday. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, funeral home. Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel, Gainesville. Kenderick Lamont Blockum Died Dec. 14, 2018 Kenderick Lamont Blockum, infant, of Buford died Dec. 14. Memorial Park Funeral Home Braselton Chapel, Braselton. Lewis Paul Brock Jr. Oct. 12, 1944-Dec. 16, 2018 Lewis Paul Brock Jr., 74, of Cumming died Sunday. Funeral service, 12:30 p.m. Tues day, Dec. 18, funeral home chapel. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming. Mary Gresham Bruner Died Dec. 16, 2018 Mary Gresham Bruner, 82, of Buford died Sunday. Funeral service, noon Wednesday, Dec. 19, funeral home chapel. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford. Tony Ray Chastain Sr. March 8, 1962-Dec. 10, 2018 Tony Ray Chastain Sr., 56, of Dawsonville died Dec. 10. Ingram Funeral Home & Cre matory, Cumming. Cornelius William Cornelssen Sr. Died Dec. 17, 2018 Cornelius William Cornelssen Sr., 93, of Hoschton died Monday. Interment, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, Georgia National Cemetery, Canton. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. Mildred Lanier Flury Died Dec. 16, 2018 Mildred “Millie” Lanier Flury, 89, of Clarkesville died Sunday. Memorial ser vice, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, funeral home. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest. David Winston Goode Sept. 4, 1935-Dec. 17, 2018 David Winston “Red” Goode, 83, of Mar ble Hill died Monday. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, funeral home chapel. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville. Sherrye Lanette Blakely Hamilton May 3, 1955-Dec. 16, 2018 Sherrye Lanette Blakely Hamilton, 63, of Clarkesville died Sunday. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia. Georgia Bee Holland May 26, 1927-Dec. 13, 2018 Georgia Bee Holland, 91, of Demorest died Dec. 13. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest. Randall Robert Kintz Nov. 14, 1991-Dec. 14, 2018 Randall Robert Kintz, 27, of Cumming died Dec. 14. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Thurs day, Dec. 20, funeral home. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming. Sarah Wilson McGaha Nov. 23, 1931-Dec. 10, 2018 Sarah Wilson McGaha, 87, died Dec. 10. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, funeral home chapel. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming. George William Osborn Dec. 17, 1927-Dec. 14, 2018 George William Osborn, 90, of Homer died Dec. 14. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, funeral home. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin. Karen Thomas Warcup Died Dec. 16, 2018 Karen Thomas Warcup, 73, of Woodstock died Sunday. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, funeral home chapel. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flow ery Branch. Claude Oscar Warwick March 26, 1938-Dec. 15, 2018 Claude Oscar Warwick, 80, of Gaines ville died Saturday. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. 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. 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