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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 UCW 11 e 2018 Campaign of Hon- or, spearheaded by District 19 Republican Sen. Wesley Mer- edith, continues into its second week recognizing and honor- ing all Cumberland County first responders. During the campaign, which began Aug. 13, Meredith and colleagues are conducting on-site visits to personally thank and recog- nize the work and dedication of all local first responders. e visitors also gain more insight into the operations and chal- lenges of these organizations. Meredith said, "We not only want to showcase these departments, but we want to involve the community in honoring these first respond- ers for the work they do every day, maintaining the safety, health and well-being of our residents and their loved ones." is week, they visited the Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services Base Facility. While touring the facility, Meredith spoke with various per- sonnel there who specialize in training for the Urban Search and Rescue Team. He also participated in an up-close-and- personal training experience. Heading up the training was Cumberland County EMS Medi- cal Director Matthew Wells, M.D. Wells is on staff at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. After the tour, Meredith said, "It is pretty obvi- ous that EMS first responders are much more than people who drive an ambulance." e 2018 Campaign of Honor will continue with visits to the Fayetteville City Police Depart- ment, the Cumberland County Sheriff 's Department and the city/county fire departments. e message from this cam- paign is clear: We appreciate these organizations and these exceptional individuals and want to acknowledge them wherever and whenever pos- sible. ey are professional, specialized and highly trained individuals dedicated to saving lives and protecting our citizens. Meredith encouraged everyone to share their praises of these organizations on Facebook and on all social media platforms. "Personal words of en- couragement are always appreciated," he said. Meredith is looking forward to continuing the Campaign of Honor, which will culminate in a Sept. 11 remembrance and recognition event sponsored by local businesses and organizations at e Tap- House at Huske Hardware, located at 411 Hay St. in downtown Fayetteville, from 5:30-7 p.m. 2018 Campaign of Honor salutes Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services a STAFF REPORT NEWS Sen. Wesley Meredith (left) participated in hands-on training with Cumberland County EMS Medical Director Matthew Wells, M.D. (right). FTCC EMS instructors Aimee Mendoza (left) and Leslie Ramos (right) also joined in EMS training on Aug. 20. WEDNESDAYS 10A - 2P BRONCO SQUARE MURCHISON RD FRESH & LOCAL Across from Campus of Fayetteville State University SPENCE FAMILY FARMS • PARKER'S TEN ACRE FARMS MS. CHERRY'S BAKED GOODS • MS. RHONDA'S SOAPS BEZZIE'S BARBEQUE SAUCE