KINGSPORT – Kingsport, TN (18 march 2012) ‚¬ Friends of the Kingsport Public Library announce the return to Kingsport of University of Tennessees world- renowned forensic anthropologist Dr. William M. (Bill) Bass, Monday, April 9^th, at the Dobyns-Bennett Nancy Pridemore Little Theatre.‚  The Theatre doors will open at 6pm for book purchases, book signings, and photos with Dr. Bass.‚  Dr. Bass will speak at 7pm.‚  Tickets ($12; $5 with a valid student id) can be purchased at the Kingsport Public Library Circulation Desk or at the door.‚  Profits from Dr. Bass program will go toward the fund development for the renovation of the Kingsport Public Library.

Dr. Bass arrived at The University of Tennessee Knoxville in 1971. He oversaw the development of the forensic anthropology program at UTK, which culminated in the creation of the Forensic Anthropology Center within the Department of Anthropology.

Dr. Bass provides the technical expertise with veteran journalist and writer Jon Jefferson creating the successful writing duo of Jefferson Bass, creator of the Body Farm novels.‚  The first six Body Farm novels took readers deep into the East Tennessee hills and the Florida panhandle, where fascinating forensic science mixed with extraordinary characters, including the Farm’s charismatic founder, Dr. Bill Brockton. Now, in the seventh installment (The Inquisitor’s Key, due May 8, 2012) of the New York Times bestselling series that Kathy Reichs calls “the real deal,” Brockton travels to one of the most beautiful and historic cities in France… and tackles the case of the millennium.

About Friends of the Kingsport Public Library

With a an annual membership of over 350 individuals and families, Friends of the Kingsport Public Library annually provides both volunteer and financial support to the Library. FOLs Books to Your Door is an award-winning program providing library materials to local shut-ins.‚  Each Springtime, FOL brings the Great Decisions multi-week discussion program on American foreign policy. To raise funds, FOL, with First Book ‚¬ Greater Kingsport, sponsors the popular annual Book Fair used book sale. ‚ ‚ FOL Membership application can be found at http://www.kingsportlibrary.org/friends.php

More information about Dr. Bass:

http://www.utk.edu/features/profiles/bass.shtml

http://fac.utk.edu/

http://www.jeffersonbass.com/

http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/criminal_mind/forensics/bill_bass/index.html

KINGSPORT – Cultural Arts Division of Kingsport Parks and Recreation is pleased to present the Cambia Flute Ensemble in an April Fools Day Concert.‚  The show will be on Sunday, April 1 at 2 PM at the Kingsport Renaissance Theatre.‚  Tickets are $9.50 and can be purchased on-line at www.EngageKingsport.com , at 423-392-8417 or at the door the day of the event.

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Spend April Fools Day with Cambia Flute Ensemble as they present a concert that takes a light-hearted and humorous look at the not-so-serious side of music.‚  Musical genres will include classical, modern, pop, video game, and cartoon, along with some of the expected barlishness associated with April Fools Day.‚  The concert will be held on Sunday, April 1, at 2:00 pm in the Renaissance Center Auditorium, 1200 East Center Street, Kingsport, TN, and is held in conjunction with Engage Kingsports concert series.‚  Tickets are $9.50 and are available at the door or online at www.engagekingsport.com.

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Cambia was formed in 2009, and has established itself as a premier performing ensemble, presenting virtuosic performances combined with multi-media experiences that stretch beyond traditional chamber music.‚ Cambia is fast-gaining the reputation for combining a top-caliber performance of challenging and engaging music, combined with an evident camaraderie and sense of humor between its members and the audience.‚  Not just your typical flute ensemble, Cambia promises to deliver a concert that is fun and entertaining for all ages.‚ 

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For more information about Cambia, visit their website, www.cambiafluteensemble.com, or call Eileen Butler at (423) 288-8360.

KINGSPORT – The Kingsport Fire Department (KFD) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) would like to remind residents to Spring Up for Safety

The KFD is reminding residents that a great time to change the batteries in their smoke alarms is when daylight saving time begins in March and to think about safety during your spring cleaning. According to NFPA, roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes with no‚ smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

Spring is the perfect time for a refresher on fire safety tips that should be followed year-round to make home fires less likely to happen, said Lorraine Carli, NFPAs vice president of communications. Keeping fire safety in mind when adding things to a to-do list, like cleaning a dryers lint filter after each load of laundry and keeping the stovetop clean and clear of clutter, will help prevent fires.

Important spring cleaning home fire safety tips from the NFPA:

Fact: Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half.

• Ensure smoke alarms are installed inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.
• Test them at least once a month by pushing the test button.
• Replace batteries in all smoke alarms at least once a year. If an alarm chirps, warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away.
• Dual sensor smoke alarms (Ionization & Photoelectric sensors) should be used to replace alarms over ten years old.
• Plan and practice a home escape drill, know how to get out if there is a fire.

Fact: The leading cause of‚ home clothes dryer fires is failure to clean them.

• Clean the lint filter before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected around the drum.
• Keep the area around your dryer clear of things that can burn, like boxes, cleaning supplies and clothing.

Fact: Most‚ cooking fires in the home involve the stovetop.

• Keep anything that can catch fire ‚- oven mitts, wooden utensils, bard packaging, towels or curtains ‚- away from your stovetop.
• Always stay in the kitchen when frying on the stovetop.

Fact: Extension cord fires outnumbered fires beginning with permanent or detachable power cords by two-to-one.

• Check electrical cords to make sure they are not running across doorways or under carpets. Extension cords are intended for temporary use.
• Have a qualified electrician add more receptacle outlets so you dont have to use extension cords.

KINGSPORT – Cultural Arts Division of Kingsport Parks and Recreation announces the first annual Carousel Arts and Craft Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25 at the Civic Auditorium on Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport, Tennessee.‚  The show will be free and open to the public and feature the carousel animals currently being hand carved by volunteers for a working 1956 Herschell Carousel to be installed next year.‚  40 of the finest local and regional vendors will have their woodworking and handmade items available for purchase ‚¬ many with a carousel theme.

The Carousel Project is a volunteer-led effort to establish a working carousel in Kingsport.‚  The project came together 2.5 years ago under the leadership of Reggie Martin, Ted Heilig, George Gibson and Milton Nelson.‚  Since then over 18 local volunteers have joined the effort carving buffalo, frog prince, tiger, lynx, rabbit and of course horses.‚  The animals are being painted by lead-artist Suzanne Justis and a team of volunteer painters.‚  The 1956 Herschell frame is a gift to the City of Kingsport from the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, Connecticut.‚  The frame will be fully restored and painted before it is assembled in a new carousel building that will be constructed near the newly restored Farmers Market building on Clinchfield Street in downtown Kingsport.

The Carousel Arts and Craft Show will feature vendors specializing in handmade unique items especially woodworking.‚  The show will have a carousel theme.‚  Hours for the show are Saturday, March 24 10 AM ‚¬ 6 PM and Sunday, March 25 Noon ‚¬ 5 PM.‚  The Civic Auditorium is located at 1550 Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport, Tennessee.‚  For more information call 423-392-8416.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-26 East and West near Mile Marker 6 (Welcome Center): ‚ Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily through this area. Motorists should be aware of shoulder closures, workers present, reduced speed limit and use caution in this area.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 36 Bridge over CSX Railroad between I-81 and Wilmont Drive: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns through this bridge repair project as crews have closed the southbound bridge and shifted all traffic to the northbound bridge. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction.‚  Motorists should be alert for lane closures, lane shifts and use extreme caution through this area.‚  Motorists should expect potential delays through this area and adjust travel times accordingly.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, Fordtown Road between I-81 and Eastern Star Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures and flag persons directing traffic at various times through this project.‚  Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily through this project for equipment mobilization.‚  Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, US 11E between SR 36 and SR 381: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures and flag persons directing traffic at various times through this project. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.

WASHINGTON/SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 75 between SR 36 and SR 357: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns and lane shifts through this projects. Temporary daytime lane closures in both directions may occur at various times through this construction project. Motorists should reduce speeds and be alert for workers and equipment present in this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 36 between SR 354 and SR 75: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures and flag persons directing traffic at various times through this project.‚  Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily through this project for utility and equipment crossings.‚  Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area