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June 16, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 2070 organized and led the work staff. The project included sixteen 5' X 10' raised garden plots. Volunteers from Troop 704, the Scoutmaster, parents and church members joined on Saturday, March 8 to help complete the project by assisting with final project tasks and filling the plots with soil. There were 25 total volunteers who worked 5 hours each for a total value of $3,156.00. Perry Gabriel, Active Living and Parks, Program Manager, presented a plaque of appreciation to Zach in recognition of his project. Chairman Poole commended him for his service to the county. (C -3) EMS - Recognition for Achieving the 2014 Mission Lifetime Silver Level Award Dr_ Lee Garvey, American Heart Association, recognized Cabarrus County Emergency Medical Services for their excellence in care in the management of heart attack patients. He advised the American Heart Association recognizes the vital importance of Emergency Medical System providers to the overall success of Mission: Lifetime STEMT ,Systems of Care. This national award is received for consistently exceeding care measures in the management of heart attack patients. On behalf of the American Heart Association, Dr. Garvey presented the Silver Mission: Lifeline EMS Agency award to Alan Thompson, EMS Director. On behalf of Cabarrus EMS, Mr. Thompson accepted the award. He advised of a partnership between the American Heart Association and local hospitals, to develop a system of care to reduce the time to treatment to patients experiencing a heart attack. He also commended staff, leadership and hospital leadership. (C -4) Recognition. of William J. Fox on His Retirement from Cabarrus County_ Emergency Medical Services Alan Thompson, EMS Director, recognized Sergeant William J. Fox on his retirement from his position as EMS Crew Chief. Mr. Thompson highlighted a number of Mr. Fox's accomplishments during his twenty - five -year tenure and commended him for his service to Cabarrus County. Vice Chairman Burrage presented a service award in appreciation of his many years of service and dedication to the county. Mr. Fox accepted the award and expressed appreciation. (C -5) County Manager - Recognition of the Carolina TarWheels Program for their National Championship Victory Jennifer Langford, Carolina TarWheels Team Coordinator, announced the Carolina TarWheels began in 2008 after her father, Donnie Langford saw the need for a program in Cabarrus County. She stated the team travels across the United States, competing in adaptive sports. She said the Carolina TarWheels play within the Carolina Wheelchair Conference and was one of 25 teams in the nation invited to play in the National Championship Tournament. The Carolina TarWheels competed in seven games over a four -day period at the National Championship Tournament before their final victory over the San Diego Wolf Pack, bringing home the national championship to Cabarrus County. Several members of the Carolina TarWheels were in attendance. The Carolina TarWheels basketball team players are as follows: Donnie Langford, Fete Morgan, Jim Goodwin, Steve Lister, Roger White, Donna Barnett, Trey Bates, David Hix, Richard. Travis, Eric Penniger and Jennifer Langford. Donnie Langford commended the team, stating the team is a support system for disabled athletes. (D) INFORMAL COMMENTS Chairman Poole opened the meeting for informal Public Comments at 6:53 p.m. She stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. David Whiteley, resident of 3 Rosegate Avenue SW in Concord, representing the Cabarrus Amateur Radio Society, commented on benefits of HAM radio operators to the community and invited everyone to Radio Amateur Field Day on June 28 -29 at 854 Crestmont Drive in Concord.