Get Involved: Adopt a Street
Calendar of Events
JANUARY 2018
JANUARY 30 Kannapolis Loop the Loop Recognition Ceremony 7 p.m. | Laureate Center
Are you looking for a community service project? Do you see trash on the side of the road and want to help us do something about it? Join the Adopt-aStreet program!
FEBRUARY 10 Document Shredding and e-Waste Recycling Event 9 a.m. | Public Works Operation Center 10
New Loop the Loop Routes Added for 2018
No pets or smoking please. More at kannapolisnc.gov.
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oop the Loop, the fun walking, running or biking routes in downtown Kannapolis are expanding. The City has expanded the loops to include routes at A.L. Brown High, Woodrow Wilson, Shady Brook, Jackson Park, Fred Wilson and Carver schools.
The Adopt-a-Street program recognizes organizations that commit to clean a onemile section of street at least four times a year for two years. Each organization is provided with equipment, a street sign that recognizes the organization and a certificate of participation. The mission of the Adopt-A-Street program is to promote civic responsibility, community pride and enhance Kannapolis’ quality of life through clean streets and beautiful neighborhoods.
The City of Kannapolis 401 Laureate Way Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4300 www.kannapolisnc.gov
Follow the City on Facebook (facebook.com/ cityofkannapolis), Instagram (instagram. com@KannapolisNC), LinkedIn ( linkedin. com/company/CityOfKannapolis) and Twitter (twitter.com@Kannapolis) for regular updates and more ideas for fun.
If you, your business or organization would like to join the Adopt-a-Street program, please contact Melissa Loveless at mloveless@kannapolisnc.gov or visit kannapolisnc.gov/adoptastreet.
Daddy/Daughter Dance – To the Moon and Back 6 p.m. | Laureate Center
“We are excited to be able to expand the Loop the Loop Program to include the schools. Using a REACH grant from the Cabarrus Health Alliance and working in collaboration with the schools, this is an opportunity to bring the loops to our local neighborhoods. It is a wonderful addition to our Discover a Healthy Life initiative,” commented Director of Communications Annette Privette Keller. “One of our primary goals is to encourage everyone to get active regardless of income level. Loop the Loop helps our community do that! It’s been great to see so many people on the loops each week and we look forward to seeing that number grow,” said Erin Shoe, chief operating officer of the Cabarrus Health Alliance. Superintendent Chip Buckwell commented, “Kannapolis City Schools is excited to be part of the Loop the Loop effort. Our children, staff and families now have a wonderful opportunity to link their education to their efforts to be healthy in a safe setting. Schools and classrooms can also be challenged to get and stay healthy. We look forward to the
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implementation of this effort and are always excited to work with the City to discover a healthy life.” Loop the Loop was launched last year by the City to encourage walking, running and biking using one-half-mile, one-mile and two-mile routes. More than 500 people signed up in 2017 to be eligible for prizes by meeting mileage goals.
Kannapolis Public Works to Host Shredding/E-Waste Recycling Event On Saturday, February 10, from 9 a.m. until noon, Kannapolis Public Works will host a free document shredding and e-waste recycling event at the Public Works Operation Center at 1401 Bethpage Road.
Route distances are designated by different colors. Signage and sidewalk markers aid you as you complete the loops around the city. Once again, the City will offer prizes to those who participate. The goal, if you choose to track your mileage, is for you to complete 150 miles by the end of 2018. At the end of each quarter, you are eligible to earn prizes. The program is open to everyone and is free. Get started today. It’s easy. Register online, download a map of all the routes and track your miles by visiting kannapolisnc.gov/looptheloop. Loop the Loop is part of the City’s Discover a Healthy Life initiative and the Cabarrus Health Alliance REACH Program. The goal is to bring a friend, meet new friends and enjoy the scenic downtown, the schools, Village Park, Bakers Creek Park and Bakers Creek Greenway – all while exercising. It’s a way to enjoy a healthy physical and social lifestyle. REACH is a three-year effort focused on reducing health disparities among African-American and Hispanic populations in Cabarrus County. Increasing physical activity opportunities is one of the primary program objectives.
Kannapolis City Council Members Sworn In Kannapolis Mayor Darrell Hinnant and Council members Doug Wilson and Dianne Berry were sworn in last month to serve new terms on the Kannapolis City Council. This is the second term for Council members Wilson and Berry. This is also the second term as mayor for Hinnant, although he previously served as a Council member from 2001 to 2013. During the meeting, Berry was selected to serve as mayor pro-tem.
Van Rowell received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Virginia Tech. He is a registered professional engineer in the Carolinas and Virginia. A U.S. Army veteran, he worked as a corporate engineer for Fieldcrest Mills for more than 20 years in the water/ wastewater operations and environmental areas. He also worked as the branch manager for Dewberry and Davis Civil
KANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL M. Darrell Hinnant Mayor
dhinnant@kannapolisnc.gov
Dianne Berry Mayor Pro-tem
dberry@kannapolisnc.gov
Ryan G. Dayvault
Electronic waste (e-waste) that consists of computers, computer equipment such as monitors or video display units for a computer system, keyboards, mice, printers, copiers, scanners, print-scanner-fax machines, televisions, VCRs, stereos, DVD and CD players will be collected. These are the common electronic products that can be reused, refurbished or recycled. Document shredding is limited to five file boxes per person. Please note, the City of Kannapolis does not pick up electronics left on the curb. Residents are encouraged to drop off e-waste Monday through Friday at 1401 Bethpage Road. For more information, contact Public Works at 704-920-4200.
Daddy/Daughter Dance – To the Moon and Back Join us at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, at the Laureate Center for an enchanted evening of dancing and fun. Girls ages five and up are welcome to bring their dad, stepdad, grandpa, big brother, uncle or other special guy for a special evening together. Dressy (suit/slacks/jacket/tie) to casual (khakis/polo) attire welcomed. Enjoy and be comfortable yet classy and you will have a fabulous time! Tickets are $40 per couple; $15 each additional girl. Please register EACH dad/daughter attending so we have an accurate RSVP. Register on-line at http://kannapolisnc.gov/ ParksPrograms or call 704-920-4343.
rdayvault@kannapolisnc.gov
Roger Haas
roger@racetocharlotte.com
Tom Kincaid
tkincaid@kannapolisnc.gov From left: Roger Haas, Van Rowell, Dianne Berry, Mayor Darrell Hinnant, Ryan Dayvault, Doug Wilson and Doug Kincaid
Van Rowell was also sworn in to serve his first term as a City Council member. He replaces Council member Darrell Jackson who did not seek re-election. Superior Court Judge Martin McGee administered the oath of office for the Council members. Darrell Jackson was honored for his service as an elected official, as well as a longterm member of the downtown business community. He operates Lee’s Warehouse and in his role as a businessperson he has contributed many volunteer hours to various downtown events and initiatives.
Engineering, and the Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC). Now retired, he owns a number of coin laundries. Rowell’s public service has included serving on the N.C. Hazardous Waste Technical Advisory Committee; chair of the Rockingham County N.C. Health Department Board; City of Kannapolis Storm Water Utility Advisory Committee; and as a WSACC Board member. After the swearing-in ceremonies, Mayor
Van Rowell
vrowell@kannapolisnc.gov
Doug Wilson
dwilson@kannapolisnc.gov
Hinnant spoke to the public. “We appreciate the confidence you have in this City Council. We have the privilege of serving citizens, and we are here to listen and to lead our city into the future. Over the next two years we will be busy revitalizing downtown, recruiting more economic development and job opportunities, planning responsibly for our growing city and much more.”
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implementation of this effort and are always excited to work with the City to discover a healthy life.” Loop the Loop was launched last year by the City to encourage walking, running and biking using one-half-mile, one-mile and two-mile routes. More than 500 people signed up in 2017 to be eligible for prizes by meeting mileage goals.
Kannapolis Public Works to Host Shredding/E-Waste Recycling Event On Saturday, February 10, from 9 a.m. until noon, Kannapolis Public Works will host a free document shredding and e-waste recycling event at the Public Works Operation Center at 1401 Bethpage Road.
Route distances are designated by different colors. Signage and sidewalk markers aid you as you complete the loops around the city. Once again, the City will offer prizes to those who participate. The goal, if you choose to track your mileage, is for you to complete 150 miles by the end of 2018. At the end of each quarter, you are eligible to earn prizes. The program is open to everyone and is free. Get started today. It’s easy. Register online, download a map of all the routes and track your miles by visiting kannapolisnc.gov/looptheloop. Loop the Loop is part of the City’s Discover a Healthy Life initiative and the Cabarrus Health Alliance REACH Program. The goal is to bring a friend, meet new friends and enjoy the scenic downtown, the schools, Village Park, Bakers Creek Park and Bakers Creek Greenway – all while exercising. It’s a way to enjoy a healthy physical and social lifestyle. REACH is a three-year effort focused on reducing health disparities among African-American and Hispanic populations in Cabarrus County. Increasing physical activity opportunities is one of the primary program objectives.
Kannapolis City Council Members Sworn In Kannapolis Mayor Darrell Hinnant and Council members Doug Wilson and Dianne Berry were sworn in last month to serve new terms on the Kannapolis City Council. This is the second term for Council members Wilson and Berry. This is also the second term as mayor for Hinnant, although he previously served as a Council member from 2001 to 2013. During the meeting, Berry was selected to serve as mayor pro-tem.
Van Rowell received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Virginia Tech. He is a registered professional engineer in the Carolinas and Virginia. A U.S. Army veteran, he worked as a corporate engineer for Fieldcrest Mills for more than 20 years in the water/ wastewater operations and environmental areas. He also worked as the branch manager for Dewberry and Davis Civil
KANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL M. Darrell Hinnant Mayor
dhinnant@kannapolisnc.gov
Dianne Berry Mayor Pro-tem
dberry@kannapolisnc.gov
Ryan G. Dayvault
Electronic waste (e-waste) that consists of computers, computer equipment such as monitors or video display units for a computer system, keyboards, mice, printers, copiers, scanners, print-scanner-fax machines, televisions, VCRs, stereos, DVD and CD players will be collected. These are the common electronic products that can be reused, refurbished or recycled. Document shredding is limited to five file boxes per person. Please note, the City of Kannapolis does not pick up electronics left on the curb. Residents are encouraged to drop off e-waste Monday through Friday at 1401 Bethpage Road. For more information, contact Public Works at 704-920-4200.
Daddy/Daughter Dance – To the Moon and Back Join us at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, at the Laureate Center for an enchanted evening of dancing and fun. Girls ages five and up are welcome to bring their dad, stepdad, grandpa, big brother, uncle or other special guy for a special evening together. Dressy (suit/slacks/jacket/tie) to casual (khakis/polo) attire welcomed. Enjoy and be comfortable yet classy and you will have a fabulous time! Tickets are $40 per couple; $15 each additional girl. Please register EACH dad/daughter attending so we have an accurate RSVP. Register on-line at http://kannapolisnc.gov/ ParksPrograms or call 704-920-4343.
rdayvault@kannapolisnc.gov
Roger Haas
roger@racetocharlotte.com
Tom Kincaid
tkincaid@kannapolisnc.gov From left: Roger Haas, Van Rowell, Dianne Berry, Mayor Darrell Hinnant, Ryan Dayvault, Doug Wilson and Doug Kincaid
Van Rowell was also sworn in to serve his first term as a City Council member. He replaces Council member Darrell Jackson who did not seek re-election. Superior Court Judge Martin McGee administered the oath of office for the Council members. Darrell Jackson was honored for his service as an elected official, as well as a longterm member of the downtown business community. He operates Lee’s Warehouse and in his role as a businessperson he has contributed many volunteer hours to various downtown events and initiatives.
Engineering, and the Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC). Now retired, he owns a number of coin laundries. Rowell’s public service has included serving on the N.C. Hazardous Waste Technical Advisory Committee; chair of the Rockingham County N.C. Health Department Board; City of Kannapolis Storm Water Utility Advisory Committee; and as a WSACC Board member. After the swearing-in ceremonies, Mayor
Van Rowell
vrowell@kannapolisnc.gov
Doug Wilson
dwilson@kannapolisnc.gov
Hinnant spoke to the public. “We appreciate the confidence you have in this City Council. We have the privilege of serving citizens, and we are here to listen and to lead our city into the future. Over the next two years we will be busy revitalizing downtown, recruiting more economic development and job opportunities, planning responsibly for our growing city and much more.”
Get Involved: Adopt a Street
Calendar of Events
JANUARY 2018
JANUARY 30 Kannapolis Loop the Loop Recognition Ceremony 7 p.m. | Laureate Center
Are you looking for a community service project? Do you see trash on the side of the road and want to help us do something about it? Join the Adopt-aStreet program!
FEBRUARY 10 Document Shredding and e-Waste Recycling Event 9 a.m. | Public Works Operation Center 10
New Loop the Loop Routes Added for 2018
No pets or smoking please. More at kannapolisnc.gov.
L
oop the Loop, the fun walking, running or biking routes in downtown Kannapolis are expanding. The City has expanded the loops to include routes at A.L. Brown High, Woodrow Wilson, Shady Brook, Jackson Park, Fred Wilson and Carver schools.
The Adopt-a-Street program recognizes organizations that commit to clean a onemile section of street at least four times a year for two years. Each organization is provided with equipment, a street sign that recognizes the organization and a certificate of participation. The mission of the Adopt-A-Street program is to promote civic responsibility, community pride and enhance Kannapolis’ quality of life through clean streets and beautiful neighborhoods.
The City of Kannapolis 401 Laureate Way Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4300 www.kannapolisnc.gov
Follow the City on Facebook (facebook.com/ cityofkannapolis), Instagram (instagram. com@KannapolisNC), LinkedIn ( linkedin. com/company/CityOfKannapolis) and Twitter (twitter.com@Kannapolis) for regular updates and more ideas for fun.
If you, your business or organization would like to join the Adopt-a-Street program, please contact Melissa Loveless at mloveless@kannapolisnc.gov or visit kannapolisnc.gov/adoptastreet.
Daddy/Daughter Dance – To the Moon and Back 6 p.m. | Laureate Center
“We are excited to be able to expand the Loop the Loop Program to include the schools. Using a REACH grant from the Cabarrus Health Alliance and working in collaboration with the schools, this is an opportunity to bring the loops to our local neighborhoods. It is a wonderful addition to our Discover a Healthy Life initiative,” commented Director of Communications Annette Privette Keller. “One of our primary goals is to encourage everyone to get active regardless of income level. Loop the Loop helps our community do that! It’s been great to see so many people on the loops each week and we look forward to seeing that number grow,” said Erin Shoe, chief operating officer of the Cabarrus Health Alliance. Superintendent Chip Buckwell commented, “Kannapolis City Schools is excited to be part of the Loop the Loop effort. Our children, staff and families now have a wonderful opportunity to link their education to their efforts to be healthy in a safe setting. Schools and classrooms can also be challenged to get and stay healthy. We look forward to the
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