March 2018 - Kannapolis Matters

Student Fire Explorer Awards Presented

MARCH 10 Cruise-In

1-7 p.m. | Downtown Kannapolis

Kannapolis Fire Department Explorer Post 1 recently recognized three students for their achievements during the past year.

KANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL M. Darrell Hinnant Mayor

dhinnant@kannapolisnc.gov

Dianne Berry Mayor Pro-tem

dberry@kannapolisnc.gov

E.J. Rolfes received the Explorer of the Year Award, Shea Archie received the Explorer Officer of the Year Award and Joseph Najarian received the Bradley E. Jordan Outstanding Service Award.

Explorer Post 1 is made possible through the Boy Scouts of America and is comprised of young ladies and gentlemen, ages 14-20, who have an interest in fire service, emergency medicine or public service. Members meet twice a month to learn about firefighting and rescue operations, and attend various other events throughout the year. If you are interested in joining, call 704-920-4260.

Ryan G. Dayvault

The City collaborates with Habitat for Humanity throughout the year on many initiatives to help people realize their dream of home ownership.

Recently, several City employees volunteered their time to help install siding on a new Habitat for Humanity home in Kannapolis.

rdayvault@kannapolisnc.gov

Roger Haas

roger@racetocharlotte.com

Tom Kincaid

tkincaid@kannapolisnc.gov

Van Rowell

vrowell@kannapolisnc.gov

Doug Wilson

dwilson@kannapolisnc.gov 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 @KannapolisNC, LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/ cityofkanapolis), Snapchat @KannapolisNC, and Twitter @Kannapolis for regular updates and more ideas for fun.

Calendar of Events

MARCH 2018

The Kannapolis Fire Department recently held its annual Awards and Appreciation Senior Captain Banquet at the Laureate Center. More Chris Morris than 200 fire department personnel, family members and special guests attended the event.

Engineer Jeremy Abernethy

Congratulations to Senior Captain Chris Morris, who received the Larry C. Phillips Fire Officer of the Year Award; and Engineer Jeremy Abernethy, who received the Danny E. Scott Firefighter of the Year Award. Morris is a 10-year veteran of the fire department and has been a senior captain for just over a year. Abernethy has been with Kannapolis Fire Department for almost 12 years. These are the highest honors Kannapolis firefighters can receive from their peers.

Spring It On 5K 8 a.m. | Downtown Kannapolis

30

Good Friday Observed City offices closed | Regular garbage, recycling schedule; no yard debris

31 Spring-Tacular

10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Village Park

Are “Flushable” Items really Flushable?

D

id you know that items advertised as “flushable” are not good for the sewer system?

Most sewer spills are the result of flushable items clogging the system.

APRIL 14 Run Kannapolis

CHS Strides for Stroke 5K

9 a.m. | Downtown Kannapolis 14 Cruise-In

1-7 p.m. | Downtown Kannapolis

Flushing these items may block sewer pipes, causing untreated wastewater to back up into your home and nearby waterways.

14

Stories Under the Stars: Flow Circus 7 p.m. | Kannapolis Library

Sewer systems force wastewater through the pipes, but “flushable” items do not have enough time to break down between being flushed and entering the system, which results in those items becoming trapped in the pipes and causing damage or a spill.

21

Earth Day Shred Event 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Village Park

22

Jazz Series: Nicci Canada 1-3 p.m. | Veterans Park

29

Jazz Series: Jordan Trio 1-3 p.m. | Veterans Park

The most common items found in a blockage: • Baby Wipes • Feminine Products • Fats/Oils/Grease • Towels/Sheets • Paper Towels • Thick Toilet Paper

Fire Personnel Recognized

by Peers

17

No matter what the packaging says, instead of flushing these items please throw them away.

For more information about sewer spills and prevention, visit kannapolisnc.gov.

More at kannapolisnc.gov.

Be an Olympian – Participate in the Senior Games Tennis Anyone?

Little to no tennis experience? Our beginner class offers players a great place to start or brush up on the basics.

Instructors zero in on building the foundation and cultivating a love of the game through basic strokes and fun games associated with tennis.

Session I: Fridays, April 6-27 $30 per session Session II: Fridays, May 4-25 $40 per session Bakers Creek Park - 1275 West A Street 4-5 p.m.: Age 10-18 5-6 p.m.: Ages 5-9

Join us from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., March 13, at Village Park to learn more about how you can become a Cabarrus County Senior Game Champion. The meeting is free and open to Kannapolis residents. Lunch will be provided. Village Park is located at 700 West C. Street.

Senior Games is a celebration of the human spirit.

This year-round program of sports and arts includes archery, corn hole, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickle ball, race walking, racquetball, shuffleboard, swimming, tennis and track & field. Art categories include cheerleading, heritage, literary, performing and visual.

Requirements to participate in the Cabarrus County Senior Games are to be age 50 or older as of December 31 of the program year; be a NC resident at least three consecutive months per year; reside in Cabarrus County; and do not participate in the same sport/ event in another local games during the year.

Senior Games is sponsored by Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks, the Parks & Recreation Departments of Harrisburg, the City of Kannapolis and the City of Concord.

Kannapolis Accepting Applications for NonProfit Grant Initiatives The City is seeking applications from non-profits that offer programs that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in the city. These funds are part of the City’s 2018-2019 Community Development Block Grant fund allocation.

The deadline for submitting applications is March 30 at 5 p.m.

Eligible activities include: • Employment services (e.g., job training); • Crime prevention and public safety; • Child care; • Health services; • Substance abuse services (e.g., counseling and treatment); • Education programs; • Energy conservation; • Services for senior citizens; • Services for homeless persons; • Welfare services (excluding income payments); • Homebuyer down payment assistance; • Recreational services.

For more information or to request an application, please contact Community Development Program Administrator Sherry Gordon at sgordon@kannapolisnc. gov or 704-920-4332. Applications are also available at kannapolisnc.gov.

City Honors 2017 Run Kannapolis and Loop the Loop Winners

1,000-Mile Loop the Loop winners in attendance: Ken Webb (1,314 miles logged), Lorrie Hampton (1,224 miles logged), David Rowland (1,092 miles logged)

The City of Kannapolis and Carolinas Healthcare System honored the 2017 Run Kannapolis participants during a special ceremony. The event also honored Loop the Loop participants.

This year 32 people completed all eight of the 5K Run Kannapolis events and more than 400 people participated in this year’s first-ever Loop the Loop Challenge.

Loop the Loop is a series of loops around downtown that people can walk, bike or run. People were asked to complete 150 miles in 2017 to qualify for prizes; 444 people participated in the program and most exceeded the 150-mile requirement.

There were five people who looped more than 1,000 miles. Sylvia Anderson completed an amazing 2,630 miles; Ken Webb finished second with 1,314 miles; J.R. Roberts was third with 1,282 miles; Lorrie Hampton finished fourth with 1,224 miles; and David Rowland was fifth with 1,092 miles.

Run Kannapolis Beasts (completed 8 of 8 races) in attendance: Laura Craver, Keith Eagle, Bryan Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Brandon Farabee, Tucker Farabee, Carla Gallenberg, Josh Hall, April Helton, Chloe Helton, Lillian Helton, Sara Jones, Earl Lentz ,Lisa Lentz, Michelle Mikoski, Heidi Newton, Ruben Ortiz, Denise Pettigrew, Terri Shaffer, Chloe Thomas, Amy Vrabely, Peggy Wagstaff, Tiffany Wagstaff, Luke Wallace, Steven Yost, Kristy Wyatt

“We continue to be amazed with the number of people who are participating in these events,” said Kannapolis Mayor Darrell Hinnant. “We hear so many positive comments on how participants get to know each other, lose weight and have better health. This is a great way for us to have a better community: physically, mentally and socially. We hope you and your family will participate this year.”

The City has added more loops this year in partnership with Cabarrus Health Alliance. The new loops are in the communities near many Kannapolis city schools.

Kannapolis launched both programs as part of the City’s Discover a Healthy Life brand.

For more information and to register for the 2018 Run Kannapolis Series and Loop the Loop, visit runkannapolis.com or kannapolisnc.gov/looptheloop.

Be an Olympian – Participate in the Senior Games Tennis Anyone?

Little to no tennis experience? Our beginner class offers players a great place to start or brush up on the basics.

Instructors zero in on building the foundation and cultivating a love of the game through basic strokes and fun games associated with tennis.

Session I: Fridays, April 6-27 $30 per session Session II: Fridays, May 4-25 $40 per session Bakers Creek Park - 1275 West A Street 4-5 p.m.: Age 10-18 5-6 p.m.: Ages 5-9

Join us from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., March 13, at Village Park to learn more about how you can become a Cabarrus County Senior Game Champion. The meeting is free and open to Kannapolis residents. Lunch will be provided. Village Park is located at 700 West C. Street.

Senior Games is a celebration of the human spirit.

This year-round program of sports and arts includes archery, corn hole, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickle ball, race walking, racquetball, shuffleboard, swimming, tennis and track & field. Art categories include cheerleading, heritage, literary, performing and visual.

Requirements to participate in the Cabarrus County Senior Games are to be age 50 or older as of December 31 of the program year; be a NC resident at least three consecutive months per year; reside in Cabarrus County; and do not participate in the same sport/ event in another local games during the year.

Senior Games is sponsored by Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks, the Parks & Recreation Departments of Harrisburg, the City of Kannapolis and the City of Concord.

Kannapolis Accepting Applications for NonProfit Grant Initiatives The City is seeking applications from non-profits that offer programs that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in the city. These funds are part of the City’s 2018-2019 Community Development Block Grant fund allocation.

The deadline for submitting applications is March 30 at 5 p.m.

Eligible activities include: • Employment services (e.g., job training); • Crime prevention and public safety; • Child care; • Health services; • Substance abuse services (e.g., counseling and treatment); • Education programs; • Energy conservation; • Services for senior citizens; • Services for homeless persons; • Welfare services (excluding income payments); • Homebuyer down payment assistance; • Recreational services.

For more information or to request an application, please contact Community Development Program Administrator Sherry Gordon at sgordon@kannapolisnc. gov or 704-920-4332. Applications are also available at kannapolisnc.gov.

City Honors 2017 Run Kannapolis and Loop the Loop Winners

1,000-Mile Loop the Loop winners in attendance: Ken Webb (1,314 miles logged), Lorrie Hampton (1,224 miles logged), David Rowland (1,092 miles logged)

The City of Kannapolis and Carolinas Healthcare System honored the 2017 Run Kannapolis participants during a special ceremony. The event also honored Loop the Loop participants.

This year 32 people completed all eight of the 5K Run Kannapolis events and more than 400 people participated in this year’s first-ever Loop the Loop Challenge.

Loop the Loop is a series of loops around downtown that people can walk, bike or run. People were asked to complete 150 miles in 2017 to qualify for prizes; 444 people participated in the program and most exceeded the 150-mile requirement.

There were five people who looped more than 1,000 miles. Sylvia Anderson completed an amazing 2,630 miles; Ken Webb finished second with 1,314 miles; J.R. Roberts was third with 1,282 miles; Lorrie Hampton finished fourth with 1,224 miles; and David Rowland was fifth with 1,092 miles.

Run Kannapolis Beasts (completed 8 of 8 races) in attendance: Laura Craver, Keith Eagle, Bryan Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Brandon Farabee, Tucker Farabee, Carla Gallenberg, Josh Hall, April Helton, Chloe Helton, Lillian Helton, Sara Jones, Earl Lentz ,Lisa Lentz, Michelle Mikoski, Heidi Newton, Ruben Ortiz, Denise Pettigrew, Terri Shaffer, Chloe Thomas, Amy Vrabely, Peggy Wagstaff, Tiffany Wagstaff, Luke Wallace, Steven Yost, Kristy Wyatt

“We continue to be amazed with the number of people who are participating in these events,” said Kannapolis Mayor Darrell Hinnant. “We hear so many positive comments on how participants get to know each other, lose weight and have better health. This is a great way for us to have a better community: physically, mentally and socially. We hope you and your family will participate this year.”

The City has added more loops this year in partnership with Cabarrus Health Alliance. The new loops are in the communities near many Kannapolis city schools.

Kannapolis launched both programs as part of the City’s Discover a Healthy Life brand.

For more information and to register for the 2018 Run Kannapolis Series and Loop the Loop, visit runkannapolis.com or kannapolisnc.gov/looptheloop.

Student Fire Explorer Awards Presented

MARCH 10 Cruise-In

1-7 p.m. | Downtown Kannapolis

Kannapolis Fire Department Explorer Post 1 recently recognized three students for their achievements during the past year.

KANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL M. Darrell Hinnant Mayor

dhinnant@kannapolisnc.gov

Dianne Berry Mayor Pro-tem

dberry@kannapolisnc.gov

E.J. Rolfes received the Explorer of the Year Award, Shea Archie received the Explorer Officer of the Year Award and Joseph Najarian received the Bradley E. Jordan Outstanding Service Award.

Explorer Post 1 is made possible through the Boy Scouts of America and is comprised of young ladies and gentlemen, ages 14-20, who have an interest in fire service, emergency medicine or public service. Members meet twice a month to learn about firefighting and rescue operations, and attend various other events throughout the year. If you are interested in joining, call 704-920-4260.

Ryan G. Dayvault

The City collaborates with Habitat for Humanity throughout the year on many initiatives to help people realize their dream of home ownership.

Recently, several City employees volunteered their time to help install siding on a new Habitat for Humanity home in Kannapolis.

rdayvault@kannapolisnc.gov

Roger Haas

roger@racetocharlotte.com

Tom Kincaid

tkincaid@kannapolisnc.gov

Van Rowell

vrowell@kannapolisnc.gov

Doug Wilson

dwilson@kannapolisnc.gov 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 @KannapolisNC, LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/ cityofkanapolis), Snapchat @KannapolisNC, and Twitter @Kannapolis for regular updates and more ideas for fun.

Calendar of Events

MARCH 2018

The Kannapolis Fire Department recently held its annual Awards and Appreciation Senior Captain Banquet at the Laureate Center. More Chris Morris than 200 fire department personnel, family members and special guests attended the event.

Engineer Jeremy Abernethy

Congratulations to Senior Captain Chris Morris, who received the Larry C. Phillips Fire Officer of the Year Award; and Engineer Jeremy Abernethy, who received the Danny E. Scott Firefighter of the Year Award. Morris is a 10-year veteran of the fire department and has been a senior captain for just over a year. Abernethy has been with Kannapolis Fire Department for almost 12 years. These are the highest honors Kannapolis firefighters can receive from their peers.

Spring It On 5K 8 a.m. | Downtown Kannapolis

30

Good Friday Observed City offices closed | Regular garbage, recycling schedule; no yard debris

31 Spring-Tacular

10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Village Park

Are “Flushable” Items really Flushable?

D

id you know that items advertised as “flushable” are not good for the sewer system?

Most sewer spills are the result of flushable items clogging the system.

APRIL 14 Run Kannapolis

CHS Strides for Stroke 5K

9 a.m. | Downtown Kannapolis 14 Cruise-In

1-7 p.m. | Downtown Kannapolis

Flushing these items may block sewer pipes, causing untreated wastewater to back up into your home and nearby waterways.

14

Stories Under the Stars: Flow Circus 7 p.m. | Kannapolis Library

Sewer systems force wastewater through the pipes, but “flushable” items do not have enough time to break down between being flushed and entering the system, which results in those items becoming trapped in the pipes and causing damage or a spill.

21

Earth Day Shred Event 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Village Park

22

Jazz Series: Nicci Canada 1-3 p.m. | Veterans Park

29

Jazz Series: Jordan Trio 1-3 p.m. | Veterans Park

The most common items found in a blockage: • Baby Wipes • Feminine Products • Fats/Oils/Grease • Towels/Sheets • Paper Towels • Thick Toilet Paper

Fire Personnel Recognized

by Peers

17

No matter what the packaging says, instead of flushing these items please throw them away.

For more information about sewer spills and prevention, visit kannapolisnc.gov.

More at kannapolisnc.gov.