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FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Sunday, February 15.1098
Book review
‘Angel in the Whirlwind’
Review by Ruth Zehfuss
Humpus Bumpus Bookstore
If your high school history class
taught you everything you know
about the American Revolution
you might want to freshen your
fans by reading “Angel in the
Whirlwind.” Benson Bobrick has
given a new life to the familiar
names, dates, and places.
The old war records, letters and
diaries are still the basis of any his
tory of the Revolution but new
sources and insights enliven
Bobrick’s story of the struggle. He
brings some emotion to the abating
story of an ill-assorted group of
colonists without an army or a
navy challenging England, one of
the most formidable military and
economic forces of the time.
And the colonists were far from
unified. After all, the patriots who
signed the Declaration of
Independence were guilty of trea
son and would hang from the gal
lows if they were captured. Like
the Civil War, the Revolution set
neighbor against neighbor as the
Loyalists and Revolutionaries took
sides. As one colonist surmised,
there was an “Angel In the
Whirlwind” directing the events
that led to independence.
What else is new and different
about this history? For one things
Bobrick breathes life into historic
figures. Benedict Arnold comes
across is not merely a black-heart
ed traitor, but a greedy; ambitious
man who tried to play both sides
of the game and failed. He
couldn’t get the stature and high
command he wanted from the
Continentals, so he engaged in
profiteering and* eventually offered
to turn West Point over to the
British. When his plot failed, the
British were stuck with him. They
knew he couldn’t be trusted, so
they demoted him and sent him to
the disease-ridden ruins of New
York City to form a regiment of
deserters.
Revolutionaiy War history often
focuses on Lexington, Concord,
Boston, and other Yankee sites.
Longtime friends
The Coffee Club of
McDonald’s will begin its
Ninth Year. The club origi
nally started with a small
group of friends, just to
socialize. This group of four
to six members has grown
to 93 members. The club
was founded by Dayton
Allen, who served as presi
dent until his death three
years ago. The Rev. B.J.
Jordan served for one year,
followed by Gladys Gilbert.
The club also sponsors sev
eral different charity organi
zation with the county. The
Coffee Club of McDonald’s
meets Monday through Friday, beginning between 8 - 9:30 p.m. They socialize, eat and have a great time. The motto of
the Coffee Club is “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” For more information call (770) 887-5150.
Bagwell selected as finalist for
Georgia Homecoming Queen
Alison Brooke Bagwell, daughter
of Wendell and Deloris Bagwell
and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs.
L. B. Honea of Cumming, and
great-granddaughter of Ada
Bagwell of Cumming, has been
selected finalist for Georgia’s 18th
annual Homecoming Queen selec-
Births
Parker
Marcia Lynn and Franklin Earl
Parker of Cumming announce
the birth of their daughter on
Jan. 15, 1998 at North Fulton
Regional Hospital.
She was born at 6:31 p.m.,
weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces,
and measured 19-3/4 inches
long.
Her maternal grandparents are
Linda Bennett of Cumming and
Duane Bennett of Loganville,
and her paternal grandparents
are James and Barbara Parker of
Moultrie.
Marcus Roger Hayes
Erica Christine Hayes
Wendy Ruth Mcgill and Mark
But Bobrick brings out some
important southern locales in his
chapters on Charleston and
Savannah. A major port,
Charleston saw action even before
the Declaration of Independence
was signed. On June 28, 50 British
warships prepared to attack. But
Colonel Moultrie had constructed
a fort of palmetto logs on
Sullivan’s Island, mounted 100
cannon on the battery and melted
down lead from windows to make
cannon balls. Charleston held out
against the first attack, but later in
the war the British came back.
This time, the American army of
5,400 men was captured and the
British took over all of South
Carolina.
Another point that comes through
in “Angel in the Whirlwind” is that
they just don’t make presidents
like they used to. Morality, integri
ty, fiscal responsibility, loyalty
George Washington had them all.
The portrait here is not of some
stuffy old guy with wooden teeth,
but of a tall, handsome man who
loved to dance. This made him
popular at parties with his officer’s
wives, but more than 200 years of
digging have revealed no scandals.
The war took him away from his
home and family for years. His
humanness comes through in the
anger and frustration he often
expressed at being unable to feed,
clothe and pay his troops. Known
for his temperate statements,
Washington said that war profi
teers were pests of society and
should be hung from the highest
gallows. At the end of the war, he
turned in accounts for every penny
he had spent, some of it from his
own resources.
When we get irritated at our gov
ernment, it’s sometimes good to
look back at the daring, intelli
gence and self-sacrifice that
bought us our freedom.
Book reviews are coordinated
by Paul Cossman, owner of
Humpus Bumpus Books in
Cumming. Phone number is (770)
781-9705.
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tion to be held March 7 and 8,
1998 at the Perimeter Center
Marriott in Atlanta. She is the
West Hall High School
Homecoming Queen. Georgia’s
Homecoming Queen will receive a
cash scholarship plus an expense
paid trip to compete with queens
Anthony Hayes of Cumming
announce the birth of twins,
Marcus Roger Hayes and Erica
Christine Hayes, born Jan. 26,
1998, at North Fulton Regional
Hospital.
Marcus was bom at 5 p.m. He
weighed 4 pounds and measured
16 inches long. Erica was born
at 5:30 p.m. She weighed 3
pounds and 11 ounces and mea
sured 16 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are
Alan and Berry Engen of
California and paternal grand
parents are Sue and John
Harrington of Cumming.
Timothy Logan Holbrook
Tammy and Lynn Holbrook of
Weddings
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Jennifer Peak
Mike Ingmire
Jennifer Peak and Mike
Ingmire were united in marriage
in Gatlinburg, Tenn., on Dec. 24,
1997.
The bride is the daughter of
Harry Peak and Jean Peak, both
of Cumming. She is a graduate
of Forsyth Central High School
and is currently employed by the
United States Postal Service in
Motherlore
Attention “Mom’s To Be”. Mark
your calendar now and plan to
share an informative evening at the
Sawnee Center for a class present
ed by pediatric nurse and staff
member of Sawnee Drug Marsha
Seay, R.N., BSN, certified pedi
atric respiratory nurse.
Motherlore
Topics include:
• Routine newborn care
• Identifying airway distress in
from the other states for America’s
Homecoming Queen in July in
California.
America’s Homecoming Queen
Inc. is a non profit organization
promoting education and educa
tional travel for high school home
coming queens in all 50 states.
Dawsonville announce the birth
of their son, Timothy Logan,
born Jan. 27, 1998 at North
Fulton Regional Medical Center
at 7:44 a.m.
Timothy weighed 7 pounds, 9
ounces and measured 20 inches
long.
Maternal grandparents are
Wendell and Carolyn Hester of
Dawsonville and paternal grand
parents are Louie Jr. and
Glennell Holbrook of Cumming.
Camryn Nicole Lightell
Donna K. and Gregory S.
Lightell of Cumming announce
the birth of their daughter,
Camryn Nicole, born Jan. 29,
1998 at 12:57 p.m. at North
Alpharetta.
The groom is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Terry Ingmire of
Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of
Indiana Senior High School and
is currently employed with
Paramount Grading of
Cumming.
After the honeymoon, the cou
ple is residing in Dawsonvil'e.
newborns
• Breastfeeding advantages
• Special needs of mom after
childbirth
• Phototherapy for the jaundice
infant
Class space is limited. To register
Call Sawnee Drug your homecare
Specialist at (770) 889-8900. The
class date is Feb. 26, from 7-8 p.m.
Sponsored by Logo Sawnee Drug
and Home Care Specialists.
Alison Brooke Bagwell
Fulton Regional Medical Center.
Camryn weighed 9 pounds, 10
ounces and measured 21 inches
long.
Maternal grandparents are
Henry and Virginia Heath of
South Windsor, Conn., and
paternal grandparents are
Donald Lightell of Canton,
Ohio, and Donna J. Lightell of
Cumming.
Savannah Schuman
Sandy and Rex Schuman of
Dahlonega announce the birth of
their daughter, Savannah Nicole,
born Feb. 1, 1998 at 11:51 p.m.
at North , Fulton Regional
Medical Center.
Savannah weighed 6 pounds, 4
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Stephanie Lee Bunten
John Marshall Shaheen
Capt. and Mrs. Edward Bunten,
of Cumming, announce the mar
riage of their daughter, Stephanie
Lee, to John Marshall Shaheen,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall
Shaheen of Doraville.
The garden wedding was held
Oct. 5, 1997 at Primrose Cottage
in Roswell with The Reverend
John Porter officiating. A cock
tail buffet reception was held
immediately following the cere
mony.
The Matron of Honor was the
sister-in-law of the bride,
Stephanie M. Bunten of
Cumming. The bridesmaids were
Tonya Ray of Decatur, and Kelly
Ford of Phoenix, Ariz.
The best man was Michael
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Cecil and Mary McClure of
Cumming celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary on
Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997, with
their family at the
Chattahoochee Country Club in
ounces and measured 19 inches
long.
Maternal grandparents are
Charles and Vivian Jones and
paternal grandmother is Angela
Stancil, all of Cumming.
Ryan Tyler Wilkins
Susan and Erick Wilkins of
Cumming announce the birth of
their son, Ryan Tyler, born Jan.
30, 1998 at 4:36 p.m. at North
Fulton Regional Medical Center.
Ryan weighed 9 pounds, 9
ounces and measured 21 inches
long.
Maternal grandparents are Don
and Carol Burnett of Hilton
Head, S.C., and Darrel and
Eleanor Wilkins of Cumming
Scott of Roswell. The grooms
men were Nelson Ray of
Decatur, and brother of the
groom, Randy Shaheen of
Dacula. The usher was the broth
er of the bride, David Bunten of
Cumming.
Carrie Alexander, cousin of the
bride and Susan Scott welcomed
the quests upon arrival to the cer
emony.
The groom is a Senior Account
Agent with Allstate Insurance
Company in Alpharetta, and the
bride is an executive assistant
with Coldwell Banker in
Dunwoody.
Following a honeymoon to St.
Lucia the couple will make their
home in Cumming.
Gainesville.
Mr. and Mrs. McClure were
married Nov. 27, 1947 by the
Rev. Henry Boling.
They have four children and
10 grandchildren.
and paternal grandmother is
JoAnn Wilkins of Stone
Mountain.
Jacob Wood
Lain LaDawn and Jeffrey Clark
Wood of Cumming announce the
birth of their son, Jacob Cole,
born Jan. 26, 1998 at 7:06 p.m.
at North Fulton Regional
Medical Center.
Jacob weighed 7 pounds, 6.8
ounces and measured 19-1/2
inches long.
Maternal grandparents are
Evelyn Buice Hansard of
Cumming and paternal grand
parents are Maxie Smith'of
Dahlonega and Curtis Woods of
Cornelia.