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■ H H I 01111111 -1 r’ J ~~ -j. HHF Ml —y J ?f TI J Photo/Todd Truelove Geographic Information Systems Day will be observed Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the foyer of the County Administration Building in downtown Cumming. County GIS manager John Kilgore says it will allow the public to get a better idea of how valuable of a tool the county’s GIS technology has become. Geographic Information Day to be observed Wednesday From staff reports Wednesday is GIS Day in Forsyth County. That is, Geographic Information Systems Day. A GIS is a computer sys tem of geographically refer enced information, and it is used in a myriad of ways in this county. All day Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., maps and tables will be on display in the foyer of the County Administration Building in downtown Cumming to allow the public to get a better idea of how valuable of a tool the county’s Adoption panel to answer questions Because November is National Adoption Month, a qualified panel of experts will be on hand Tues., Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Northside Forsyth Hospital’s Bennett Education Center in Classroom A. Complete Health Technologies • Power Wheelchairs • Scooters • Lift Chairs Visit our showroom at: The only mobility 871 Buford Rd. Suite 102 store in town! Cumming, GA 30041 1 -888-545-6005 We Accept Medicare, Credit Card or Cash. 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Police plan crackdown on seatbelt compliance over Thanksgiving From staff reports More than 500 law enforcement agencies across Georgia, including local police, will step up enforcement of seatbelt and child restraint laws around the Thanksgiving holiday. The heightened attention to motorist compliance with seatbelt laws is in connec tion with the national “Click It or Ticket” pro gram. It will run from Nov. 18 to Dec. 1. The enforcement blitz comes as new data show that more men and women in uniform die in traffic crashes than any other cause. Deaths among military Tonight! , it's an ★ ★ *★ to remember... * Exclusively for our Belk Charge Customers The Belk Private Sale 6-9 pm This special evening is our way of thanking you for your loyalty and business throughout the year. So, come In and enjoy this festive occasion. And, while you're shopping... If you don't have a Belk Charge Card, Tonight's the night to JUST SAY “BELK IT!” Sign up for a Belk Charge Card. It just takes minutes to get you on your way, and you can enjoy the special private sale! belk.com t > 1 personnel in crashes of pri vately owned vehicles are up 35 percent this year over last. It is the highest motor vehicle fatality rate for mili tary personnel in four years. Teens and young adults will continue to be a focus of the upcoming holiday Click It or Ticket effort. Last year in Georgia, 162 teens between the ages of 16 and 19 died in wrecks. Thousands more were injured. By simply wearing a seatbelt, more than half of the deaths could have been prevented. College and university police across the state are joining in the enforcement effort. FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Sunday, November 17,2002 County library board to talk of possible future construction The Forsyth County Public Library Board at a meeting Monday will address construction projects that could be built, if voters approve an extension of the county’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. The county now has two libraries, one in Cumming and one in south Forsyth. The board meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Cumming Public Library. ADHD Secrets! Free Report Reveals the Shocking Truth about ADHD and the 4 Secret methods to finally eliminate the symptoms of ADHD quickly, easily, safely and naturally...without drugs! Most par ents have no idea what to do! Most doctors don’t know how to treat ADHD! Find out if your doctor’s treatment is making your child worse! Don’t talk to anyone about your child until you read this report! To receive your free copy by mail, within 48 hours, call the toll-free 24-hour recorded message at 1-888-237-601 l.Report is free to the first 250 callers. Call Now! PAGE 3A The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners next month is expected to call for a March 2003 voter referen dum on the SPLOST exten sion. Other items to be dis cussed at the library board meeting include the system’s customer service policy and long-term care insurance for employees. The public is invited to attend.