The Cops Target Kids Project
FEBRUARY 2016
Dispose of Your Meds Properly
Over the Christmas holidays, Kannapolis Police Officers participated in two events to provide less fortunate children with a Merry Christmas. Through the Cops Target Kids project, 53 children shopped for gifts for themselves and their families at Target, a major sponsor of this project with the Kannapolis Police Department.
Top to bottom: Kannapolis Police Lt. Justin Smith, Officer Travis Smith and Det. Jeff Harrison participate in the 2015 “Cops Target Kids” project.
The Kannapolis Police have a much safer alternative. A medicine drop box is located in the lobby of the Kannapolis Police Department where citizens can drop off any unwanted or expired medications. The drop box is available 24 hours a day and the only restriction is that liquids and syringes not be placed in the drop box for disposal.
As part of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, 121 additional children received a new toy from police officers. Throughout the year the Police Department conducts fundraisers to help fund these two Christmas efforts. We thank you for your support to aid children in our city.
Welcome Gordon Food!
NC Gov. Pat McCrory welcomes Gordon Food officials Mike Sprenger and Jim Gordon to Kannapolis.
State and local officials joined Gordon Food Service as they celebrated the opening of their new distribution center in the Afton Ridge Business Park off Kannapolis Parkway. They are expected to bring 300 job opportunities to the city.
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
Looking for a way to dispose of your expired or unwanted medications? Don’t flush them down the drain or toss them in the garbage. These methods can be dangerous to people and have a harmful effect on our environment.
Since the placement of the medicine drop box in 2013, the department has accepted and properly disposed of more than 1,000 pounds of medication.
From Dilapidation to Beautification
F
or years, The Villas Mobile Home Park, a seven-acre plot of land owned by the estate of the late Howard V. Wyrick and under the current oversight of a bankruptcy trustee, lay virtually abandoned and increasingly polluted. Now the City of Kannapolis is exploring acquiring the land off Fairview Street in order to utilize it for possible green space or residential purposes. The City has a lien on the property and officials have been discussing with the bankruptcy trustee the option of forgiving the lien in exchange for taking ownership of the property. In December, the City demolished and removed nearly 50 mobile home units from The Villas Mobile Home Park. Clearing out the mobile homes has cost approximately $90,000, which included the removal of asbestos and demolition from the area. Grant funds from Department of Housing
The Wyrick property before the City’s cleanup
and Urban Development (HUD) paid for this project. The City had previously been involved with the property to assist the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the clean-up of batteries that were dumped on the
-site, as well as a small oil spill. In addition, more than 200 tires that people have dumped near the creek on the site over the years have also been removed. The City has applied to the EPA to be included in the Targeted Brownfield Assessment Program. While this continued on page 2
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would not provide direct financial assistance, it would provide a consultant to conduct an environmental assessment of the site. The next steps are to understand what environmental contamination still exists on the property. That information will determine whether the City takes ownership. Assuming the property is still viable, the City would like to then examine possible uses for its future. Regardless of what lies ahead for the Wyrick property, the clean-up was necessary. Had the City not intervened, the property would have continued to deteriorate and negatively impact neighbors. Possibilities for the property could include green
Appetite for Life Series 2016 The Wyrick property after the City’s clean-up
space surrounding the creek as well as residential or institutional uses. The City will be reaching out to the surrounding neighborhood to get their input.
Join Couch to 5K The Kannapolis Parks & Recreation Couch to 5K program is an eightweek training program for those who would like to transform their lifestyle and complete a 5K! Participants will also learn about nutrition, good running form and how to choose good running shoes.
Training will begin Monday, March 21. Registration and fees ($35) are due by February 17. For more information, contact Laura Evans at 704-920-4346 or levans@ kannapolisnc.gov. See you at the finish line!
Spring Forward to Fire Safety IN MaRCH As part of the Kannapolis Fire Department’s 100th anniversary festivities, the department will hold a Spring Forward to Fire Safety event on March 19. This event is the day before Daylight Savings Time begins and you should be changing your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector batteries. This free community event runs from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Kannapolis Fire Station #1 – 300 Firehouse Drive – and features games and activities for all ages, particularly information about fire safety. The local Kannapolis/Landis Firefighters’ Burned Children Fund (FFBCF), as well as the Kannapolis Firefighters’ Assistance Foundation (KFAF), will have active roles in the event. Kannapolis/Landis FFBCF will have a can trailer on site to collect aluminum cans, which is their primary fundraiser. KFAF will have food and drink sales as well as a silent auction.
Appetite for Life is a series of community programs that bring the latest scientific research down to earth in educational and interactive lectures, demonstrations and events. Our speakers present programs to help you understand what personalized nutrition is and how we are using advanced methods of research to investigate how your nutrition and metabolism play critical roles in diseases, disorders, wellness and healthy development. Sign up today, they’re free!
Cooking Demo + Nutrition Talk Tuesday, February 16 | 6:00 pm Hance Auditorium, Johnson & Wales University (JWU) 801 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 JWU Chef Megan Lambert will team with NRI registered dietitian Stephanie Saullo to demonstrate delicious, healthy cooking while sharing tips for consuming a balanced, nutritious diet. Attendees will be able to sample the fare. Seating is limited. Register early for this much-anticipated event sponsored by the David H. Murdock Research Institute.
Clinical Trials: Everyone Benefits A free public presentation by Jomari Torres, M.D. and Kara Marker Tuesday, March 15 | 7:00 pm Kannapolis City Hall, 401 Laureate Way Once a nutrition scientist’s hypothesis has been proven by in-vitro (test tube or cell culture) or in-vivo (animal) experiments, it will often move to a clinical study to determine safety and efficacy. In these studies, volunteer participants receive specific interventions according to the plan designed by the investigator. These interventions may be procedures or changes to participants’ behavior or diet. At UNC’s Nutrition Research Institute, clinical studies are conducted by staff in the Human Research Core. The core’s director, Jomari Torres, M.D., will discuss how volunteer study participants move through a typical clinical trial and how the outcome of these studies can benefit our society. Kara Marker, a recent study participant, will give a first-hand account of her experience. Register for these events and others at www.uncnri.org/index.php/afl/.
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would not provide direct financial assistance, it would provide a consultant to conduct an environmental assessment of the site. The next steps are to understand what environmental contamination still exists on the property. That information will determine whether the City takes ownership. Assuming the property is still viable, the City would like to then examine possible uses for its future. Regardless of what lies ahead for the Wyrick property, the clean-up was necessary. Had the City not intervened, the property would have continued to deteriorate and negatively impact neighbors. Possibilities for the property could include green
Appetite for Life Series 2016 The Wyrick property after the City’s clean-up
space surrounding the creek as well as residential or institutional uses. The City will be reaching out to the surrounding neighborhood to get their input.
Join Couch to 5K The Kannapolis Parks & Recreation Couch to 5K program is an eightweek training program for those who would like to transform their lifestyle and complete a 5K! Participants will also learn about nutrition, good running form and how to choose good running shoes.
Training will begin Monday, March 21. Registration and fees ($35) are due by February 17. For more information, contact Laura Evans at 704-920-4346 or levans@ kannapolisnc.gov. See you at the finish line!
Spring Forward to Fire Safety IN MaRCH As part of the Kannapolis Fire Department’s 100th anniversary festivities, the department will hold a Spring Forward to Fire Safety event on March 19. This event is the day before Daylight Savings Time begins and you should be changing your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector batteries. This free community event runs from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Kannapolis Fire Station #1 – 300 Firehouse Drive – and features games and activities for all ages, particularly information about fire safety. The local Kannapolis/Landis Firefighters’ Burned Children Fund (FFBCF), as well as the Kannapolis Firefighters’ Assistance Foundation (KFAF), will have active roles in the event. Kannapolis/Landis FFBCF will have a can trailer on site to collect aluminum cans, which is their primary fundraiser. KFAF will have food and drink sales as well as a silent auction.
Appetite for Life is a series of community programs that bring the latest scientific research down to earth in educational and interactive lectures, demonstrations and events. Our speakers present programs to help you understand what personalized nutrition is and how we are using advanced methods of research to investigate how your nutrition and metabolism play critical roles in diseases, disorders, wellness and healthy development. Sign up today, they’re free!
Cooking Demo + Nutrition Talk Tuesday, February 16 | 6:00 pm Hance Auditorium, Johnson & Wales University (JWU) 801 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 JWU Chef Megan Lambert will team with NRI registered dietitian Stephanie Saullo to demonstrate delicious, healthy cooking while sharing tips for consuming a balanced, nutritious diet. Attendees will be able to sample the fare. Seating is limited. Register early for this much-anticipated event sponsored by the David H. Murdock Research Institute.
Clinical Trials: Everyone Benefits A free public presentation by Jomari Torres, M.D. and Kara Marker Tuesday, March 15 | 7:00 pm Kannapolis City Hall, 401 Laureate Way Once a nutrition scientist’s hypothesis has been proven by in-vitro (test tube or cell culture) or in-vivo (animal) experiments, it will often move to a clinical study to determine safety and efficacy. In these studies, volunteer participants receive specific interventions according to the plan designed by the investigator. These interventions may be procedures or changes to participants’ behavior or diet. At UNC’s Nutrition Research Institute, clinical studies are conducted by staff in the Human Research Core. The core’s director, Jomari Torres, M.D., will discuss how volunteer study participants move through a typical clinical trial and how the outcome of these studies can benefit our society. Kara Marker, a recent study participant, will give a first-hand account of her experience. Register for these events and others at www.uncnri.org/index.php/afl/.
The Cops Target Kids Project
FEBRUARY 2016
Dispose of Your Meds Properly
Over the Christmas holidays, Kannapolis Police Officers participated in two events to provide less fortunate children with a Merry Christmas. Through the Cops Target Kids project, 53 children shopped for gifts for themselves and their families at Target, a major sponsor of this project with the Kannapolis Police Department.
Top to bottom: Kannapolis Police Lt. Justin Smith, Officer Travis Smith and Det. Jeff Harrison participate in the 2015 “Cops Target Kids” project.
The Kannapolis Police have a much safer alternative. A medicine drop box is located in the lobby of the Kannapolis Police Department where citizens can drop off any unwanted or expired medications. The drop box is available 24 hours a day and the only restriction is that liquids and syringes not be placed in the drop box for disposal.
As part of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, 121 additional children received a new toy from police officers. Throughout the year the Police Department conducts fundraisers to help fund these two Christmas efforts. We thank you for your support to aid children in our city.
Welcome Gordon Food!
NC Gov. Pat McCrory welcomes Gordon Food officials Mike Sprenger and Jim Gordon to Kannapolis.
State and local officials joined Gordon Food Service as they celebrated the opening of their new distribution center in the Afton Ridge Business Park off Kannapolis Parkway. They are expected to bring 300 job opportunities to the city.
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
Looking for a way to dispose of your expired or unwanted medications? Don’t flush them down the drain or toss them in the garbage. These methods can be dangerous to people and have a harmful effect on our environment.
Since the placement of the medicine drop box in 2013, the department has accepted and properly disposed of more than 1,000 pounds of medication.
From Dilapidation to Beautification
F
or years, The Villas Mobile Home Park, a seven-acre plot of land owned by the estate of the late Howard V. Wyrick and under the current oversight of a bankruptcy trustee, lay virtually abandoned and increasingly polluted. Now the City of Kannapolis is exploring acquiring the land off Fairview Street in order to utilize it for possible green space or residential purposes. The City has a lien on the property and officials have been discussing with the bankruptcy trustee the option of forgiving the lien in exchange for taking ownership of the property. In December, the City demolished and removed nearly 50 mobile home units from The Villas Mobile Home Park. Clearing out the mobile homes has cost approximately $90,000, which included the removal of asbestos and demolition from the area. Grant funds from Department of Housing
The Wyrick property before the City’s cleanup
and Urban Development (HUD) paid for this project. The City had previously been involved with the property to assist the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the clean-up of batteries that were dumped on the
-site, as well as a small oil spill. In addition, more than 200 tires that people have dumped near the creek on the site over the years have also been removed. The City has applied to the EPA to be included in the Targeted Brownfield Assessment Program. While this continued on page 2