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I FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Thur»d»y, September 18,1
BENEFIT from IB
praying for us. God always puts the right people in place
to do the right things.”
Josh has already undergone a series of bone marrow and
spinal taps, as well as a daily chemotherapy treatment at
home. He must swallow a daily regimen of pills and visit
the doctor each week. Though he is considered to be in
remission and among the mid-risk range for leukemia
patients, his treatment must continue for more than three
years.
“His spirits are so good,” says his mom. "He understands
and can tell you what medicines he’s on and what it’s
gonna do to him. We’ve been saying he’s our hero; he
calls his bone marrows and spinal taps ‘backrubs.’ He just
keeps everybody’s faith up.”
Shumake, who has two children of her own, says Josh’s
diagnosis has changed her perspective on life.
“I’ve got a 3-year-old and 4-month-old and I’ve been so
thrilled that the 3-year-old is coming out of toddlerhood,”
she explains. “You think you’re safe after that. But some
thing like this brings you back to earth that every day is
precious and we have to value every day.”
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church will hold a
fundraiser to benefit 6-year-old Josh Wallace and his fam
ily on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 1-5 p.m. at Sawnee
Mountain Park. The event will feature games, door prizes,
food, line dancing, a band and an auction to include art,
golf at the Polo Fields, four-mom carpet cleaning, house
painting, an oil change at Fast Lube and much more.
Advance tickets are $5 per person, or $lO per family.
Admission at the gate will be $7 per person and sl4 per
family. Donations can be made to the church care of Josh
Wallace. For more information, call Donna at (770) 886-
7212, or Becky at (770) 887-3927.
Kolleqe of Knowledge
Fall classes for
seniors announced
Chapter 2386 of the American
Association of Retired Persons
announces its class schedule for
the semi-annual Kollege of
Knowledge.
The Kollege is open to those
age 50 and older. Classes will
be held at First Christian
Church, 1270 Sawnee Drive, in
Cumming.
Classes begin on Thursday,
Oct. 7, and will run for six suc
cessive Thursdays, ending
Thursday, Nov. 11. Class times
are 10-11 a.m., 11:10-12:10
p.m. and 1-2 p.m.
The cost is sls for up to three
classes. No reduction will be
made if fewer than three classes
are taken. Special discounts are
available through Regions
Bank, 515 Atlanta Road in
Cumming.
A discount of $5 will be given
to those who register at the
bank, where enrollment forms
are available. Completed forms
and a check
for payment
may be left at
the bank.
Several new
classes have
been added
this year, in
addition to
many of the
Six local authors
will speak on their
writing...
old favorites.
Paul Cossman of Humpus
Bumpus Books has arranged for
six local authors to speak about
their writing.
John Manton has invited six
master gardeners to speak on
their gardening expertise -
pruning, choosing flowers for
shade gardens and winter plant
ing.
John Weaver, investment bro
ker, will conduct classes on
financial planning.
Dennis Bottoms, local attor
ney, will educate participants
with information about wills
and estate planning.
A healthy, energetic lifestyle
may be attained with classes on
weight control and exercise,
taught by Glenn Preston,
Fitness Center Director,
Gainesville College.
Learn about Medicare Secure
Care with Angela Primous.
Debbie Wilburn from the
Extension Office will lead us in
healthy holiday cooking.
Are you a craft person? Come
learn the fun of pressing flow
ers to be placed on stationery or
pictures. Peggy Gough will
share her dried flowers and
three weeks later, the class will
demonstrate their gathering and
pressing knowledge.
Anne Singletary, a prominent
local artist, will conduct two
mystery art classes where you
will make Christmas surprises
for gifts.
“Experts on Call” includes six
college professors from
Gainesville College:
GC President Martha Nesbitt
will speak on “a balanced life.”
Dr. Kandis Steele will conduct
a class on political behavior.
Mr. L. Cleveland, Trustee of
Gainesville College, will speak
on Biblical studies.
Michelle Brown will enlighten
us on how to cope with stress
during this busy season.
Dr. Stephens Tilley will dis
cuss equal opportunity employ
ment and affirmative action.
Intercultural Communication
is becoming more common.
Assistant French professor
Gills will enlighten you.
Tom Brooks, Forsyth County
News photographer, will teach
five classes on photography.
Bring your camera, learn and
have fun.
Learn more about the fastest
growing county in the United
States:
Our new library is expanding
so rapidly. Be aware of the new
plans and what is offered for all
ages.
Denny Hendrix, Sheriff of
Forsyth County, and Lt. Ken
Kelmer will tell
us what is new
and the plans in
the works for
the county.
Capt. Ken
Sturdivant,
fisherman
extraordinaire,
will reveal his
secrets of catching fish from
Lake Lanier.
The Place of Forsyth County
is rapidly expanding. Learn
about the many areas of com
munity work in which The
Place is involved with speaker
Sandy Beaver, the acting direc
tor at this time.
Visit the Senior Center and
become informed about the
myriad of happenings each day,
such as: delicious lunches,
exercise classes, Meals on
Wheels, games and friendly
people.
Our lake is a treasure. Michael
Lapina of the Corps of
Engineers will explain why we
must nurture this treasure for
health and safety reasons.
Forsyth County has a long and
exciting history. Don Shadburn,
historian, will entertain us with
stories of old and new Forsyth.
You’ve heard of Family Haven
- now come and be amazed at
the important duties of the
facility.
David Rapson will educate us
on the happenings at the
Sawnee Center. Everyday
excitement pervades the Center
-a meeting place for all of
Forsyth County.
Lunch is from 12:10-1 p.m.
Bring a sandwich. Drinks and
dessert will be furnished.
Early registration is suggest
ed, as some classes may be lim
ited in size, and organizers need
to know how many to expect.
For more information, call
Virginia Burke at (770) 887-
4211, or Jewel Palmer at (770)
887-5237.
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* Part I: History of Forsyth, 1899-1950
Publishes Sept. 30, 1999
• Part II: History of Forsyth, 1950-1999
Publishes Nov. 11,1999
• The Millennium Book: Forsyth’s Future
Publishes DeC - 19 , 1999
Unique Opportunity
Each of these three special tabloids will be published as part
of the Forsyth County News. Additional copies will be distributed at events
marking the Millennium celebration.
A Place In Time
All three sections will be placed in a time capsule to be buried as part of a
special City/County/Chamber of Commerce event
Deal of the Century
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Photos/Scott Rogers
Season for singing
The Cumming Chorale Womens’ Ensemble
began its 1999-2000 season on Sept. 9 with its
first rehearsal for the winter concert. Held at
L.W. McDonald & Son Funeral Home, the event
was also held to enlist new members.
Membership is open to adults and high school
students who like to sing and have a basic
knowledge of reading music. Above, director
Martha Osborne goes over sheet music with
Chorale members. For more information, call
(770) 889-4083.