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K. Local firefighters complete GPSTC course Jim Lyons and Scott Tankersley, Emergency Medical Technicians and Firefighters with the Forsyth County Fire Department, have completed a Hazardous Materials Technician course taught at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. The course includes discussions in chemical and physical proper ties of hazardous materials, toxi cology, personal protective equip ment, sources for hazardous mate Barrett graduates from police academy Chris Barrett graduated with honors from the Northeast Georgia Police Academy on Nov. 17, 1995. Chris participated in the nine week, 360 hour Basic Law Enforcement Training Course as required by the rial information, response team organization, and hazardous mate rials direct reading instruments. Besides classroom work, students participate in practical exercises. The course is taught by instruc tors of the Georgia Fire Academy, a division of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. The Georgia Public Safety Training Center provides facili Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. The course provides instruction in the areas of criminal justice, criminal law, constitutional law, community relations, modern police procedures, firearms and Thursday, November 30, 1995 6:3opm - B:3opm l/ly at Jjtik&UnA, ptaza • “The Maskers” of Central Forsyth High will perform throughout the night. • Santa will be present. Pictures can be made for a donation of a canned food item to benefit “Hands across Forsyth”. 0 ALSO 0 wisAes you T/Herry @ArhttHH& ivitA tAc tigAting our "threat ~fcrn" Festival of trees volunteers celebrate Cumming residents and Festival of Trees General Committee members Tom and Alice Metrick enjoy an evening of fun and food at Cafe Tu Tu Tango. The Festival’s 250 member General Committee of vol unteers works year-round to bring the Festival of Trees to Atlanta. Over 9,000 addition al volunteers work during the Festival. The 1995 Festival will arrive at the Georgia World Congress Center, December 2-10, opening with the Egleston Children’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2. Both events will feature an inter national celebration of the winter holidays around the world. Since its inception 19 years ago, the Festival has raised over $7.5 million for Egleston Children’s Hospital. For more information, call 325-NOEL. ties, training programs and sup port services necessary for the training of state and local law enforcement officers, corrections officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and other public safety personnel. The Center also coordinates and supports the training activities of 11 state agencies housed at the Center as well as numerous non resident programs conducted at the Center. first aid training. The completion of this course represents the 130th session graduated by the Academy. Deputy Barrett is employed with the Hall County Sheriff’s Department. Come Join us for a }JoMay Reason f' @AristntH& Presentation (food & entertainment) Give to Starbright Foundation “Star Bright”, star light I wish upon this star tonight! Cadillac Ranch will be working with the Starbright Foundation of Dawson from now until Christmas. The business will be helping less for tunate families in the community at Christmas time. Cadillac Ranch raised $3,158.55 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society this past year. Cadillac Ranch placed third in Georgia out of 75 busi ness. Employees and customers of Cadillac Ranch are special people to give of their time and money to help individuals with Mark Your Calendars North Fulton Regional Hospital, in partnership with its physicians and staff, presents a variety of informational and educational seminars and classes. Choose from among the classes listed, then call 751-2660 to reserve the class of your choice. Tuesday, Dec. 5 7:00-8:30 p.m. Healthy Holiday Eating Focuses on teaching you how to eat smart through the holidays without sabotaging your weight. Learn how to prepare festive yet nutritious holiday meals. Speaker: Sandy Park Registered Dietitian this awful disease. We would like to thank each of our customers for their generosi ty and overwhelming support. GIFT WITH GREAT TASTE!]J \ "The Tastiest Hobby You’ll Ever Have!" E J M-F: 10 AM -9 PM sat: 10 am - 9 pm Gumming 889-8486 Sun: 1 PM - 6 PM 534 Atlanta Rd. “By Andean Chevy” Saturday, Dec. 9 2:30-4:30 p.m. First Aid Instruction For Kids This fun and informative two hour course teaches kids basic first aid procedures as well as how to handle a wide range of emergencies. For ages 8-11. Demonstrations included. Cost: SIO.OO North Fulton Regional Hospital 3000 Hospital Boulevard ♦ Roswell, GA 30076 For registration information, call 751-2660 FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS WMimdly. Novwnb«r 29, 1995 Please come out and support us in our endeavor, so that many children will have a very merry Christmas. Saturday, Dec. 2 10 a.m.-Noon Kids at Home On their Own When kids are alone at home for even short periods, they should be prepared for home responsibilities as well as for emergency situations. Topics include personal/home safety, overcoming fears, storm and fire /f\ safety. For —SfesAi— ages 8-11. Cost: SB.OO PAGE 7A