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~~~~ <br />collect in the walls of arteries, foaming deposits called "plaque.." If the <br />accumulation of plaque is allowed to progress over the years, an artery can <br />become completely clogged with fats, cholesterol and other debais. If the <br />artery supplies the brain, the result can be a stroke. <br />WHEREAS, medical scientists tell us that lowering the level of cholesterol and <br />saturated fat in the diet can reduce one of the risks of coronary disease. By <br />limiting cholesterol consumption to less than 300 milligrams per day and fat intake <br />to less than 30 percent of daily calories, most healthy men, women, and children <br />over two years old can control blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of <br />heart attack and stroke. <br />WHEREAS, American Heart's Food Festival is an educational event to promote <br />"help your heart" eating. During the festival, area food retaileas and the <br />American heart Association work together to promote good nutrition. The Food <br />Festival helps local grocery stores encourage consumeas to purchase nutritional <br />foods and to become aware of eating habits which can help reduce the risk of heart <br />disease and stooks. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County $oard of Commissioners do hereby proclaim <br />September 11 thaough September 17 as "American Heart's Food Festival Week" in <br />Orange County, and urge all our citizens to join in learning more about proper <br />nutrition and practicing good nutritional habits for better health. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />3. RESOLUTION FOR ABANDONMENT TO SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis <br />to adopt the resolution for abandonment to secondary road system as printed below <br />subject to the approval of the County Attorney. <br />RESOLUTION FOR ABANDONMENT TO SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM <br />WHEREAS, the attached investigation report for the abandonment of a portion <br />of SR1100, Teer Road, for a distance of 0.66 mile and SR 1116, Apple Road, for a <br />distance of 0.28 mile has been filed with the Board of Gommissioners for the Gounty <br />of orange requesting that it should be abandoned faom the secondary system; and <br />WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange is of the <br />opinion that the above described roads should be abandoned from the secondary road <br />system; and <br />WHEREAS, the aforementioned sections of SR 1100, Teer Road, and SR 1116, <br />Apple Road, should therefoae be abandoned from the secondary road system; <br />NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners for the County <br />of Orange that the Division of Highways is hereby requested to review the above <br />described Goad, and to abandon for maintenance the sections described above. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />E. REFORTS - NONE <br />