Avoid FOGs in Your Drain KANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL M. Darrell Hinnant Mayor
dhinnant@kannapolisnc.gov
Tom Kincaid Mayor Pro-tem
tkincaid@kannapolisnc.gov
Dianne Berry
dberry@kannapolisnc.gov
Ryan G. Dayvault
rdayvault@kannapolisnc.gov
Roger Haas
roger@racetocharlotte.com
Fats, oils and grease (FOGs) are the leading causes of sewer blockages due to coagulated grease in pipes, and lead to sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). Garbage disposals (food grinders) can be useful appliances when used properly. The grinding of raw vegetables and certain other discarded food products not cooked with grease, butter or oils is perfectly fine but the grinding of meat products, dairy products or other cooked foods allows grease to be temporarily ground and introduced into the sewer system. A little prevention goes a long way! Just follow these tips: • Never pour grease down sink drains or into toilets or garbage disposals. • Pour grease and oil into a covered disposable container and put it in the trash. • Soak up remaining fats, oils and grease with paper towels and dispose of with your trash. • Before you wash dishes, scrape meats and food with fat and grease into the trash. • Put baskets or strainers in sink drains to catch food scraps and other solids, and empty the drain basket or strainer into the trash. • Only use garbage disposals for fruits, vegetables and organic waste.
Calendar of Events november 12 Run Kannapolis: Nutrithon 5k 8 am, Downtown Kannapolis 12
Kannapolis Cruise-In 1-7 pm, Downtown
25-26 Holiday Market 10 am-5 pm, City Hall 26
Annual Tree Lighting 6 pm, Village Park
26-30 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights 6 pm, Village Park DECember 1-23 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights 6 pm, Village Park 10
Kannapolis Christmas Parade 6 pm, Downtown
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Run Kannapolis: Frostbite 5k 10 am, Downtown
26-30 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights 6 pm, Village Park
Darrell Jackson
dljackson@kannapolisnc.gov
For a complete schedule, visit kannapolisnc.gov.
Doug Wilson
dwilson@kannapolisnc.gov
There are 10 zones in the city for loose leaf collection. To determine your loose leaf collection zone and to review collection dos and don’ts, please visit www.kannapolisnc.gov.
Kannapolis Parks & Recreation Receives National Accreditation Honor
W
e know we have great parks and recreation facilities and programs, and now the nation knows!
The Kannapolis Parks & Recreation Department has been recognized by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) for excellence in operations and service. They are now recognized as one of only 149 departments in the country to receive this accreditation, which establishes them as being in the top 1% of parks and recreation departments in the United States. Kannapolis Parks & Recreation staff members began the accreditation process in 2014. All facilities, programs and events were independently and rigorously evaluated against established benchmarks to ensure the City delivers a high level of quality parks and recreation services. A team of parks and recreation professionals from across the U.S. visited Kannapolis this summer as the final step in the national accreditation process.
Loose Leaf Collection is Underway The City’s loose leaf collection continues through Friday, March 10, 2017. Collection occurs on ALL holidays EXCEPT Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For those two holidays, Waste Management will operate on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week.
NOVEMBER 2016
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
Kannapolis Parks & Recreation Staff: George Hall, Angie Blashaw, Director Gary Mills, Becky Tolle and Loran Schulte
Accreditation was based on the City’s compliance with the standards set for national accreditation. To achieve accreditation, Kannapolis met 149 of 151 standards. Standards include achievements in planning, administration, finance, programming, maintenance, facility management, and safety and security for the City’s parks and recreation facilities, services and programming. “We are very proud to be one of the premier parks and recreation departments across the United States. Our City Council, staff members and citizen-led Parks and Continued on page 2
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Recreation Commission have worked hard to ensure we have a master plan for the development of quality parks and recreation programming and facilities. It is an honor to be recognized by our peers as a department that brings a variety of high-quality services to our citizens,” said Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Director Gary Mills.
Holiday Turkey Frying Tips
It’s hard to beat a deep-fried turkey, but turkey fryers have the potential to cause fire and injury.
The Kannapolis Fire Department Explorer Post 001 will celebrate its 9th anniversary this year. Since the creation of the program, the fire department has gained five firefighters who began their careers as members of this dedicated group. Teens between the ages of 14 and 20 who have an interest in fire service, emergency medicine or public service participate in the Explorers Post, which is made possible through the Boy Scouts of America. Members meet twice a month – on the second and fourth Monday nights – and attend various other events throughout the year.
If you plan to deep-fry your holiday bird, take these precautions: • Keep outdoor fryers a safe distance away from buildings and trees. • Make sure the turkey is thawed and dry before cooking. • Never operate a fryer outdoors in the rain or snow. • Place the fryer on a level surface. • Leave two feet between the tank and the burner when using a propane-powered fryer. • Avoid overfilling with oil. • Choose a smaller turkey for frying. • Never leave fryers unattended. • Turn off the burner before lowering the turkey into the oil. Turn the burner on after turkey is submerged. • Keep a grease-rated fire extinguisher close by. • Let the oil cool overnight before disposing of.
“A Kannapolis Christmas” Events Begin November 26
Join Award-Winning Fire Explorers
A team of 10 Kannapolis explorers recently attended the 9th Annual Millers Ferry Junior Fire Muster at Millers Ferry Volunteer Fire Department in Rowan County where a total of 15 teams participated in seven events throughout the competition. Explorers Alexandra Piper, Adam Black, Shea Archie, Joseph Majarian, Hunter Mason, Captain Robbie
Brown, Jun Fung Ng, Chris Herbert, Captain Thomas Aube and Greg Sherrill participated. The team had quite a day and came home with the following awards: • Overall Event: 2nd place • Water Ball: 1st place • Tug-of-War: 2nd place • Flying the Wye: 2nd place • Turnout Gear Race: 3rd place • The Sportsmanship Award Serving as Explorer Advisors are Ashley Armstrong, Kevin Aube, Dan Brown, Brandon Daniel, Lee Goodman, Shane Pethel and Scott Smith, lead advisor. Do you know a young person between the ages of 14 and 20 with an interest in public service? If so, invite them to attend our Open Enrollment Meeting on December 12, 7-9 p.m., at Kannapolis Fire Station #1, 300 Firehouse Drive. Parents/caregivers will need to be present with Explorers to complete the BSA Explorer paperwork and provide payment for insurance coverage. For more information, please contact Lead Advisor Scott Smith at ssmith02@kannapolisnc.gov.
A Kannapolis Christmas officially kicks off at Village Park with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 26. The Winterland Express train runs every evening from November 26December 30 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), from 6-9 p.m. on Sundays-Thursdays and from 6-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Ride the train through the park and enjoy more than 250,000 Christmas light displays. Admission to the park and viewing of the lights are free; tickets to ride the train are $2. Kids of all ages can visit Santa in his studio from 6:30-9 p.m. each night. There will be special storytelling appearances by Mrs. Claus on Tuesdays and Fridays through December 20 and local musicians performing your favorite Christmas songs. The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers group will have their popular model trains on display November 26, 27 and 30; and December 1-4, 7-23 and 26-30 as part of the Celebration of Lights. Lionel Trains will also provide play stations for children on November 26, December 10 and December 17. Other events include: November 25-26: The Holiday Market at The Laureate Center in Kannapolis City Hall from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pick up some last-minute stocking stuffers or start at the top of your list; the market is sure to have something for everyone. Free admission. November 26: Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6 p.m. at Village Park, 700 West C St. Celebrate the start of the Christmas season with the
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy live music and entertainment, kids’ activities and fireworks. Free admission. December 2-4: Holiday Laser Light Festival. Join the Kannapolis Intimidators at the Intimidators Stadium. There will be three nightly laser light shows set to your favorite Christmas songs at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Gates open each night at 5 p.m. Give your wish list to Santa, buy unique Christmas gifts from local craft vendors and enjoy local choirs singing Christmas carols. The stadium’s kid zone will be open for fun. The Intimidators will have a special concessions menu as well as traditional ballpark fare. Buy tickets at www.intimidatorsbaseball.com or call 704-932-3267. Tickets are $5. December 10: The 78th Annual Kannapolis Christmas Parade is presented by Cannon Pharmacy and begins at 6 pm. This special nighttime parade travels through the streets of downtown. Call 704-932-3808 or visit www. cabarrusevents.org. Please visit www. kannapolisnc.gov for more details.
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Recreation Commission have worked hard to ensure we have a master plan for the development of quality parks and recreation programming and facilities. It is an honor to be recognized by our peers as a department that brings a variety of high-quality services to our citizens,” said Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Director Gary Mills.
Holiday Turkey Frying Tips
It’s hard to beat a deep-fried turkey, but turkey fryers have the potential to cause fire and injury.
The Kannapolis Fire Department Explorer Post 001 will celebrate its 9th anniversary this year. Since the creation of the program, the fire department has gained five firefighters who began their careers as members of this dedicated group. Teens between the ages of 14 and 20 who have an interest in fire service, emergency medicine or public service participate in the Explorers Post, which is made possible through the Boy Scouts of America. Members meet twice a month – on the second and fourth Monday nights – and attend various other events throughout the year.
If you plan to deep-fry your holiday bird, take these precautions: • Keep outdoor fryers a safe distance away from buildings and trees. • Make sure the turkey is thawed and dry before cooking. • Never operate a fryer outdoors in the rain or snow. • Place the fryer on a level surface. • Leave two feet between the tank and the burner when using a propane-powered fryer. • Avoid overfilling with oil. • Choose a smaller turkey for frying. • Never leave fryers unattended. • Turn off the burner before lowering the turkey into the oil. Turn the burner on after turkey is submerged. • Keep a grease-rated fire extinguisher close by. • Let the oil cool overnight before disposing of.
“A Kannapolis Christmas” Events Begin November 26
Join Award-Winning Fire Explorers
A team of 10 Kannapolis explorers recently attended the 9th Annual Millers Ferry Junior Fire Muster at Millers Ferry Volunteer Fire Department in Rowan County where a total of 15 teams participated in seven events throughout the competition. Explorers Alexandra Piper, Adam Black, Shea Archie, Joseph Majarian, Hunter Mason, Captain Robbie
Brown, Jun Fung Ng, Chris Herbert, Captain Thomas Aube and Greg Sherrill participated. The team had quite a day and came home with the following awards: • Overall Event: 2nd place • Water Ball: 1st place • Tug-of-War: 2nd place • Flying the Wye: 2nd place • Turnout Gear Race: 3rd place • The Sportsmanship Award Serving as Explorer Advisors are Ashley Armstrong, Kevin Aube, Dan Brown, Brandon Daniel, Lee Goodman, Shane Pethel and Scott Smith, lead advisor. Do you know a young person between the ages of 14 and 20 with an interest in public service? If so, invite them to attend our Open Enrollment Meeting on December 12, 7-9 p.m., at Kannapolis Fire Station #1, 300 Firehouse Drive. Parents/caregivers will need to be present with Explorers to complete the BSA Explorer paperwork and provide payment for insurance coverage. For more information, please contact Lead Advisor Scott Smith at ssmith02@kannapolisnc.gov.
A Kannapolis Christmas officially kicks off at Village Park with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 26. The Winterland Express train runs every evening from November 26December 30 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), from 6-9 p.m. on Sundays-Thursdays and from 6-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Ride the train through the park and enjoy more than 250,000 Christmas light displays. Admission to the park and viewing of the lights are free; tickets to ride the train are $2. Kids of all ages can visit Santa in his studio from 6:30-9 p.m. each night. There will be special storytelling appearances by Mrs. Claus on Tuesdays and Fridays through December 20 and local musicians performing your favorite Christmas songs. The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers group will have their popular model trains on display November 26, 27 and 30; and December 1-4, 7-23 and 26-30 as part of the Celebration of Lights. Lionel Trains will also provide play stations for children on November 26, December 10 and December 17. Other events include: November 25-26: The Holiday Market at The Laureate Center in Kannapolis City Hall from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pick up some last-minute stocking stuffers or start at the top of your list; the market is sure to have something for everyone. Free admission. November 26: Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6 p.m. at Village Park, 700 West C St. Celebrate the start of the Christmas season with the
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy live music and entertainment, kids’ activities and fireworks. Free admission. December 2-4: Holiday Laser Light Festival. Join the Kannapolis Intimidators at the Intimidators Stadium. There will be three nightly laser light shows set to your favorite Christmas songs at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Gates open each night at 5 p.m. Give your wish list to Santa, buy unique Christmas gifts from local craft vendors and enjoy local choirs singing Christmas carols. The stadium’s kid zone will be open for fun. The Intimidators will have a special concessions menu as well as traditional ballpark fare. Buy tickets at www.intimidatorsbaseball.com or call 704-932-3267. Tickets are $5. December 10: The 78th Annual Kannapolis Christmas Parade is presented by Cannon Pharmacy and begins at 6 pm. This special nighttime parade travels through the streets of downtown. Call 704-932-3808 or visit www. cabarrusevents.org. Please visit www. kannapolisnc.gov for more details.
Avoid FOGs in Your Drain KANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL M. Darrell Hinnant Mayor
dhinnant@kannapolisnc.gov
Tom Kincaid Mayor Pro-tem
tkincaid@kannapolisnc.gov
Dianne Berry
dberry@kannapolisnc.gov
Ryan G. Dayvault
rdayvault@kannapolisnc.gov
Roger Haas
roger@racetocharlotte.com
Fats, oils and grease (FOGs) are the leading causes of sewer blockages due to coagulated grease in pipes, and lead to sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). Garbage disposals (food grinders) can be useful appliances when used properly. The grinding of raw vegetables and certain other discarded food products not cooked with grease, butter or oils is perfectly fine but the grinding of meat products, dairy products or other cooked foods allows grease to be temporarily ground and introduced into the sewer system. A little prevention goes a long way! Just follow these tips: • Never pour grease down sink drains or into toilets or garbage disposals. • Pour grease and oil into a covered disposable container and put it in the trash. • Soak up remaining fats, oils and grease with paper towels and dispose of with your trash. • Before you wash dishes, scrape meats and food with fat and grease into the trash. • Put baskets or strainers in sink drains to catch food scraps and other solids, and empty the drain basket or strainer into the trash. • Only use garbage disposals for fruits, vegetables and organic waste.
Calendar of Events november 12 Run Kannapolis: Nutrithon 5k 8 am, Downtown Kannapolis 12
Kannapolis Cruise-In 1-7 pm, Downtown
25-26 Holiday Market 10 am-5 pm, City Hall 26
Annual Tree Lighting 6 pm, Village Park
26-30 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights 6 pm, Village Park DECember 1-23 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights 6 pm, Village Park 10
Kannapolis Christmas Parade 6 pm, Downtown
19
Run Kannapolis: Frostbite 5k 10 am, Downtown
26-30 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights 6 pm, Village Park
Darrell Jackson
dljackson@kannapolisnc.gov
For a complete schedule, visit kannapolisnc.gov.
Doug Wilson
dwilson@kannapolisnc.gov
There are 10 zones in the city for loose leaf collection. To determine your loose leaf collection zone and to review collection dos and don’ts, please visit www.kannapolisnc.gov.
Kannapolis Parks & Recreation Receives National Accreditation Honor
W
e know we have great parks and recreation facilities and programs, and now the nation knows!
The Kannapolis Parks & Recreation Department has been recognized by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) for excellence in operations and service. They are now recognized as one of only 149 departments in the country to receive this accreditation, which establishes them as being in the top 1% of parks and recreation departments in the United States. Kannapolis Parks & Recreation staff members began the accreditation process in 2014. All facilities, programs and events were independently and rigorously evaluated against established benchmarks to ensure the City delivers a high level of quality parks and recreation services. A team of parks and recreation professionals from across the U.S. visited Kannapolis this summer as the final step in the national accreditation process.
Loose Leaf Collection is Underway The City’s loose leaf collection continues through Friday, March 10, 2017. Collection occurs on ALL holidays EXCEPT Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For those two holidays, Waste Management will operate on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week.
NOVEMBER 2016
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
Kannapolis Parks & Recreation Staff: George Hall, Angie Blashaw, Director Gary Mills, Becky Tolle and Loran Schulte
Accreditation was based on the City’s compliance with the standards set for national accreditation. To achieve accreditation, Kannapolis met 149 of 151 standards. Standards include achievements in planning, administration, finance, programming, maintenance, facility management, and safety and security for the City’s parks and recreation facilities, services and programming. “We are very proud to be one of the premier parks and recreation departments across the United States. Our City Council, staff members and citizen-led Parks and Continued on page 2