Kannapolis Matters - August 2016

KANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL M. Darrell Hinnant Mayor

C: 704-244-0342 | O: 704-920-4317 dhinnant@kannapolisnc.gov

Tom Kincaid Mayor Pro-tem H: 704-932-6630 | O: 704-938-2927 tkincaid@kannapolisnc.gov

Watch Out for School Buses!

As the new school year approaches, Kannapolis Police officers would like to remind all motorists to slow down and obey school speed limits in school zones, and comply with state laws related to school bus stops. Please see the diagrams below, provided by the NCDMV that depict when motorists are required to stop for a stopped school bus. With your assistance, we can make this a safe and successful beginning of the school year!

C: 704-273-0590 rdayvault@kannapolisnc.gov

Dianne Berry

Children’s Theatre 10:30 am, Veterans Park, featuring Storybook Tales with Bright Star

20 Kaleidoscope – Zombie Festival

4-8 pm, Downtown

H: 704-933-4416 | C: 704-699-4800 dberry@kannapolisnc.gov

Darrell Jackson

10

13 Concert in the Park

7-10 pm, Village Park, featuring

Delbert McClinton, plus fireworks

H: 704-933-4502 | O: 704-938-7390 roger@racetocharlotte.com

AUGUST 5 Movies in the Park

8:30 pm, Village Park,

featuring Star Wars: Episode IV-

Return of the Jedi (PG)

13 Kannapolis Cruise-In

1-7 pm, Downtown

Roger Haas

C: 704-791-0063 dljackson@kannapolisnc.gov

Doug Wilson H: 704-933-5988 dwilson@kannapolisnc.gov

20

Kannapolis Wine Festival

2-6 pm, Kannapolis City Hall; $25 per person (21 & up), tickets can be purchased at downtownkannapolis.com or at Kannapolis Parks and Rec. 3rd floor at City Hall. For more information: 704-920-4343.

30

Stories Under the Stars 7-10 pm, Kannapolis Branch Library, featuring Martha Reed Johnson, Storyteller/Humourist

SEPTEMBER 10 Kannapolis Cruise-In

1-7 pm, Downtown 24 Run Kannapolis

9:30am, Duke Dash 5K &

Healthfest, Downtown 24 Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts

Festival, 12-5pm, Downtown

KANNAPOLIS FARMERS MARKET Thursdays: 4-7pm Vance St. and Dale Earnhardt Blvd.

Accepting WIC vouchers and credit cards

AUGUST 2016

11 Thursdays on Main: Evening

6-9 pm, Veterans Park, featuring

Tim Clark

Ryan G. Dayvault

Calendar of Events

For a complete schedule, visit kannapolisnc.gov.

Follow the City on Facebook (facebook.com/cityofkannapolis) and Twitter (twitter.com#Kannapolis) for regular updates and more ideas for fun.

The City of Kannapolis | 401 Laureate Way | Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4300 | www.kannapolisnc.gov

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When An Emergency Happens – How Can We Access Your Home?

hen an emergency occurs at your home, Kannapolis Fire needs safe, quick and reliable access. If that access is not available, the fire department resorts to forcing entry by breaking a window or door, which is not always the best option.

Kannapolis residents who live alone, or have a history of falls or medical concerns that affect their ability to let emergency personnel into their home, now have an opportunity to participate in the residential Knox Box Loaner Program. A residential Knox Box is an emergency-access key vault that is installed on the entry door of your house. Inside these square security boxes, a key to the property is stored to prevent the need for forced entry.

Many homeowners find it convenient to hide a key or give one to a neighbor or friend. While this may work, there is no guarantee the key will be accessible when needed. There are also many safety concerns associated with a “hide-a-key” or leaving a key with another person. For these reasons, Kannapolis Fire recommends the use of a residential Knox Box.

Firefighter Daniel Jen kins installs a residential Knox Bo x.

The residential Knox Box is composed of high-quality materials and is very secure.

Through a FEMA grant, Kannapolis Fire has received a supply of boxes to enable qualified applicants to obtain, free of charge, a loaner Knox Box. Applicants who receive the loaner box will get an annual follow-up call to verify contact information, appropriate key, etc. continued on page 3

Kannapolis Police Citizens Academy Offered This Fall Sign up now for the Kannapolis Police Department Citizens Academy. The academy is designed to foster closer and meaningful relationships between police officers and citizens. The academy offers transparent insight into all aspects of our police operations. Classes are taught by Kannapolis Police officers who will give you a firsthand look at all functions of the department, such as patrol, firearms, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, narcotics, crime scenes, use of force, community services, 911 communications and more. The 10-week program will meet on Thursdays from 5:45-9 pm, September 8 to November 14. A meal is provided for each session.

If you are interested in a comprehensive view in the life of a police officer, then this academy is for you. Visit kannapolisnc.gov, click police under Government and complete the application.

URGENT HOME REPAIR FUNDS AVAILABLE The City has funds for qualifying Kannapolis homeowners who need urgent repairs for their residences. The funds from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency could cover items such as handicap ramps, roofs or heating systems. Contact Sherry Gordon at sgordon@kannapolisnc. gov or 704-920-4332 for more information.

Protect Yourself, Protect Cabarrus By knowing how to control mosquito breeding areas and how to protect yourself from being bitten, you can join us in taking precautions against the Zika virus, as well as other more common mosquito-borne illnesses in our community.

Here are a few ways you can get rid of standing water and reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and property: • Clean your gutters so water runs freely.

• Repair screens and windows to keep mosquitoes out.

• Dispose of old tires. Tires can breed thousands of mosquitoes.

• Tip or toss empty containers in your yard that can collect standing water, such as buckets, children’s toys, even flower pots.

• Change the water in outside pet bowls and bird baths weekly.

• Cover unused swimming pools and cement ponds.

PROTECT YOURSELF Follow these simple steps to protect yourself, your family and friends from mosquitoborne illnesses: • Avoid activities in areas with lots of mosquitoes, and going outdoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

• Clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts and socks can help protect from bites.

• Apply insect repellent that contains DEET. Always follow directions when using repellents – especially on small children.

For more information on mosquito prevention, visit www.cabarrushealth.org. continued from page 1

How does the program work? Once an application is approved, an appointment is scheduled to install the box. Uniformed personnel in marked fire department vehicles will come to the residence to install the box on an exterior door and will place a key (supplied by you) inside the box, along with other pertinent information such as where medications are located, emergency contacts, etc. The entire appointment lasts only 30 to 45 minutes. Other safety devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide alarms will be checked and/or installed, with your permission. We ask you to obtain a spare key for the home to go inside the box prior to the appointment. (In many instances, family members may want to attend the appointment to learn more about the residential Knox Box, assist with the spare key, provide contact information, etc.)

For additional details, please contact Patsy Harrison at pharrison@kannapolisnc.gov or Lee Goodman at lgoodman@kannapolisnc.gov.

Kannapolis Police Citizens Academy Offered This Fall Sign up now for the Kannapolis Police Department Citizens Academy. The academy is designed to foster closer and meaningful relationships between police officers and citizens. The academy offers transparent insight into all aspects of our police operations. Classes are taught by Kannapolis Police officers who will give you a firsthand look at all functions of the department, such as patrol, firearms, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, narcotics, crime scenes, use of force, community services, 911 communications and more. The 10-week program will meet on Thursdays from 5:45-9 pm, September 8 to November 14. A meal is provided for each session.

If you are interested in a comprehensive view in the life of a police officer, then this academy is for you. Visit kannapolisnc.gov, click police under Government and complete the application.

URGENT HOME REPAIR FUNDS AVAILABLE The City has funds for qualifying Kannapolis homeowners who need urgent repairs for their residences. The funds from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency could cover items such as handicap ramps, roofs or heating systems. Contact Sherry Gordon at sgordon@kannapolisnc. gov or 704-920-4332 for more information.

Protect Yourself, Protect Cabarrus By knowing how to control mosquito breeding areas and how to protect yourself from being bitten, you can join us in taking precautions against the Zika virus, as well as other more common mosquito-borne illnesses in our community.

Here are a few ways you can get rid of standing water and reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and property: • Clean your gutters so water runs freely.

• Repair screens and windows to keep mosquitoes out.

• Dispose of old tires. Tires can breed thousands of mosquitoes.

• Tip or toss empty containers in your yard that can collect standing water, such as buckets, children’s toys, even flower pots.

• Change the water in outside pet bowls and bird baths weekly.

• Cover unused swimming pools and cement ponds.

PROTECT YOURSELF Follow these simple steps to protect yourself, your family and friends from mosquitoborne illnesses: • Avoid activities in areas with lots of mosquitoes, and going outdoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

• Clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts and socks can help protect from bites.

• Apply insect repellent that contains DEET. Always follow directions when using repellents – especially on small children.

For more information on mosquito prevention, visit www.cabarrushealth.org. continued from page 1

How does the program work? Once an application is approved, an appointment is scheduled to install the box. Uniformed personnel in marked fire department vehicles will come to the residence to install the box on an exterior door and will place a key (supplied by you) inside the box, along with other pertinent information such as where medications are located, emergency contacts, etc. The entire appointment lasts only 30 to 45 minutes. Other safety devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide alarms will be checked and/or installed, with your permission. We ask you to obtain a spare key for the home to go inside the box prior to the appointment. (In many instances, family members may want to attend the appointment to learn more about the residential Knox Box, assist with the spare key, provide contact information, etc.)

For additional details, please contact Patsy Harrison at pharrison@kannapolisnc.gov or Lee Goodman at lgoodman@kannapolisnc.gov.

KANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL M. Darrell Hinnant Mayor

C: 704-244-0342 | O: 704-920-4317 dhinnant@kannapolisnc.gov

Tom Kincaid Mayor Pro-tem H: 704-932-6630 | O: 704-938-2927 tkincaid@kannapolisnc.gov

Watch Out for School Buses!

As the new school year approaches, Kannapolis Police officers would like to remind all motorists to slow down and obey school speed limits in school zones, and comply with state laws related to school bus stops. Please see the diagrams below, provided by the NCDMV that depict when motorists are required to stop for a stopped school bus. With your assistance, we can make this a safe and successful beginning of the school year!

C: 704-273-0590 rdayvault@kannapolisnc.gov

Dianne Berry

Children’s Theatre 10:30 am, Veterans Park, featuring Storybook Tales with Bright Star

20 Kaleidoscope – Zombie Festival

4-8 pm, Downtown

H: 704-933-4416 | C: 704-699-4800 dberry@kannapolisnc.gov

Darrell Jackson

10

13 Concert in the Park

7-10 pm, Village Park, featuring

Delbert McClinton, plus fireworks

H: 704-933-4502 | O: 704-938-7390 roger@racetocharlotte.com

AUGUST 5 Movies in the Park

8:30 pm, Village Park,

featuring Star Wars: Episode IV-

Return of the Jedi (PG)

13 Kannapolis Cruise-In

1-7 pm, Downtown

Roger Haas

C: 704-791-0063 dljackson@kannapolisnc.gov

Doug Wilson H: 704-933-5988 dwilson@kannapolisnc.gov

20

Kannapolis Wine Festival

2-6 pm, Kannapolis City Hall; $25 per person (21 & up), tickets can be purchased at downtownkannapolis.com or at Kannapolis Parks and Rec. 3rd floor at City Hall. For more information: 704-920-4343.

30

Stories Under the Stars 7-10 pm, Kannapolis Branch Library, featuring Martha Reed Johnson, Storyteller/Humourist

SEPTEMBER 10 Kannapolis Cruise-In

1-7 pm, Downtown 24 Run Kannapolis

9:30am, Duke Dash 5K &

Healthfest, Downtown 24 Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts

Festival, 12-5pm, Downtown

KANNAPOLIS FARMERS MARKET Thursdays: 4-7pm Vance St. and Dale Earnhardt Blvd.

Accepting WIC vouchers and credit cards

AUGUST 2016

11 Thursdays on Main: Evening

6-9 pm, Veterans Park, featuring

Tim Clark

Ryan G. Dayvault

Calendar of Events

For a complete schedule, visit kannapolisnc.gov.

Follow the City on Facebook (facebook.com/cityofkannapolis) and Twitter (twitter.com#Kannapolis) for regular updates and more ideas for fun.

The City of Kannapolis | 401 Laureate Way | Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4300 | www.kannapolisnc.gov

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When An Emergency Happens – How Can We Access Your Home?

hen an emergency occurs at your home, Kannapolis Fire needs safe, quick and reliable access. If that access is not available, the fire department resorts to forcing entry by breaking a window or door, which is not always the best option.

Kannapolis residents who live alone, or have a history of falls or medical concerns that affect their ability to let emergency personnel into their home, now have an opportunity to participate in the residential Knox Box Loaner Program. A residential Knox Box is an emergency-access key vault that is installed on the entry door of your house. Inside these square security boxes, a key to the property is stored to prevent the need for forced entry.

Many homeowners find it convenient to hide a key or give one to a neighbor or friend. While this may work, there is no guarantee the key will be accessible when needed. There are also many safety concerns associated with a “hide-a-key” or leaving a key with another person. For these reasons, Kannapolis Fire recommends the use of a residential Knox Box.

Firefighter Daniel Jen kins installs a residential Knox Bo x.

The residential Knox Box is composed of high-quality materials and is very secure.

Through a FEMA grant, Kannapolis Fire has received a supply of boxes to enable qualified applicants to obtain, free of charge, a loaner Knox Box. Applicants who receive the loaner box will get an annual follow-up call to verify contact information, appropriate key, etc. continued on page 3