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Ribbon Cutting For Pavilion At Lily Pad Cove

Bays Mountain Park’s Lily Pad Cove is now home to a new pavilion. Join the city for a special ribbon cutting ceremony on April 25th at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate the newest addition to Bays Mountain Park.

The Pavilion at Lily Pad Cove is an outdoor multi-use facility that can be used for a variety of events including weddings, school programs, speaking engagements, music, private and/or corporate socials and more. Pricing information and photos of the pavilion can be found on Bays Mountain’s website, www.baysmountain.com.

The Pavilion at Lily Pad Cove is already an award winning venue at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium. The pavilion received the award for 2017 Project of the Year in the Under $2.5 Million Category presented by The Associated General Contractors of Tennessee. The pavilion was designed by local architect Jim Wright and constructed by Kingsport-based Armstrong Construction. The project is made possible and largely funded by a grant from Visitor Enhancement Program. Along with other projects, the pavilion is part of a “jumpstart” effort at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium.

With the completion of the Pavilion at Lily Pad Cove comes a new volunteer opportunity. Bays Mountain Park is looking for volunteers to take on the role of pavilion hosts. The primary goal of the pavilion host is to help visitors enjoy the pavilion, whether the visitor is a guest passing through to enjoy the view, or as a renter hosting a private event or celebrating a special occasion. Pavilion host volunteers would serve primarily on the weekends, both Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 5:00 p.m., but could be asked to help serve at other times as needed.

To become a pavilion host volunteer, or to learn more, contact Krystal Haney at 423-229-9483, or krystalhaney@kingsporttn.gov. For more information on Bays Mountain, please visit baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447.

KPD e-News Release: K.P.D. to Participate in Community Drug Take-Back Day Event

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: K.P.D. to Participate in Community Drug Take-Back Day Event
DATE: April 16, 2018
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, the Kingsport Police Department will be participating in a community drug take-back event. This event will take place in the parking lot of the V.O. Dobbins Complex, located at 301 Louis Street, in the Riverview neighborhood of Kingsport.

This event is sponsored by the United Way of Greater Kingsport, the Kingsport Police Department, and the Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition. The event will also include a Community Resource Fair with participation from the Sullivan County Health Department, New Vision Youth, Central Baptist Church, Shiloh Baptist Church, Upper East Tennessee Human Development, South Central Kingsport Neighborhood Redevelopment, and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kingsport.

Between now and Saturday, April 28th, all area residents are encouraged to go through their medicine cabinets and inventory their medications. This community drug take-back event is open to the public and is a prime opportunity and the preferred method to safely dispose of any medications that are no longer needed.

The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sponsors two National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days each year, in April and October. National Prescription Drug Take Back Days aim to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

While the DEA does recognize these two annual days, at the Kingsport Police Department, we like to think of every day as Take-Back Day. K.P.D. has been participating in drug take-back initiatives since 2010 and installed a permanent drug collection box in the lobby of the Kingsport Justice Center, located at 200 Shelby Street in Downtown Kingsport, in 2012. Our box is accessible 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days-a-year. To date, K.P.D. has been able to safely incinerate over 10,000 pounds (5 tons) of leftover, unwanted, or expired medications.

The goals of this program are to keep drugs off the street, prevent overdoses and accidental poisonings, and avoid environmental contamination. Drugs that can be accepted include prescription, over the counter (OTC), vitamins, herbals, supplements, and veterinary medications. Items that are preferably not accepted through this program include needles or sharps, biohazard materials, and illegal drugs.

For more information on the DEA’s National Take-Back Day initiative, please visit the following links:

https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/

https://takebackday.dea.gov/

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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

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KPD e-News Release: Detectives Solicit Tips in Construction Site Theft Investigation

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Detectives Solicit Tips in Construction Site Theft Investigation
DATE: April 16, 2018
CASE #: 18-010789
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Kingsport Police Department Detectives are soliciting citizen tips in a construction site theft investigation.

Officers were called to the construction site of The Blake Assisted Living Center, located at 3308 Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport. Sometime between 1:30 PM on April 7, 2018 and 7:30 AM on April 8, 2018 a white Homesteader box-style utility trailer was stolen from the site.

The trailer itself had a value of approximately $1,300, but at the time it was stolen, it housed nearly $4,000 in tools. The list of stolen tools includes, but is not necessarily limited to, four (4) Hitachi nail guns, a Milwaukee nail gun, a Hitachi drill, and a Hitachi air compressor.

At the time it was stolen, the trailer displayed Oklahoma license plate number 8P3938. The “Homesteader” logo was also prominently displayed on the rear of the trailer. Photos of the trailer and the logo are included in this release.

Anyone who has any information which may help lead Detectives to any of the stolen property or a potential suspect is asked to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111.

Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link:

https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Please review the poster for the upcoming State of Tennessee Household Hazardous Waste Collection events in Northeast TN.  It includes dates for collections in Sullivan, Washington, Carter and Unicoi counties. This event is only held once a year in each county and is the only opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous household materials.

April 14 – Washington County

April 28 – Sullivan County

May 19 – Carter County

For more information or questions, please reach out to Robin Cleary at 423-392-8814 or rcleary@kingsportchamber.org.

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Bays Mountain Park To Host Astronomy Day

Learn about all things astronomy at Bays Mountain Park! On Saturday, April 21st from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m., Bays Mountain Park and the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club will celebrate International Astronomy Day with displays, activities and planetarium shows.

Spend an exciting and informative day learning about the science and hobby of astronomy. Check out displays about astronomy, telescopes and education in astronomy. Take advantage of the free solar viewing program, SunWatch, where visitors will be able to safely observe sunspots and other features of the Sun through specially filtered high-powered telescopes.

The evening’s activities will begin at 8:30 p.m. with the StarWatch program. Take in the wonderful views of Venus, the Moon and distant galaxies. These views and more will be seen at the Bays Mountain Observatory. A live presentation about what is in the current, night sky will take place in the Planetarium if the weather does not cooperate.

Schedule of Events:

  • 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Displays, Demonstrations & Information
    • Located at the walkway in front of Nature Center (Inside Nature Center, if raining.)
  • 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. SunWatch Solar Viewing
    • Located at the dam.
  • 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. StarWatch Nighttime Viewing
    • Located at the observatory.

Visitors can also enjoy a planetarium show during Astronomy Day. Out There – The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds is the main feature and A Part of the Sky Called Orion is the alternative feature for the month of April. The main feature will show at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and the alternative feature will show at 2 p.m. Planetarium show tickets are $5.00 per person. Children ages 5 and younger receive free admission with a paying adult.

All non-planetarium astronomy-related activities are free and family-friendly. For more information about Bays Mountain Park, please visit baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447.

 

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Fun for Kids – The Summer Program

Get your kids involved in a summer program with activities such as swimming, sports camps, games and more! The Kingsport Parks and Recreation summer program is open to children ages 6-12 and lunch and snacks are provided. The program starts May 29 and goes until July 19.

Parents or guardians can register their children on a first come, first served basis. Locations for the summer program sites and registration dates are listed below:

  • O. Dobbins Location – Register on April 16 from 3:30-6:00 pm at V.O. Dobbins
  • Lincoln Elementary Location – Register on April 17 from 3:30-6:00 pm at V.O. Dobbins
  • John Adams Location – Register on April 18 from 3:30-6:00 pm at V.O. Dobbins
  • Lynn View Community Center Location – Register on April 19 from 3:30-6:00 pm at V.O. Dobbins

To register for a specific program location, stop by V.O. Dobbins, located at 301 Louis Street, on the date listed above. Each summer program site has a maximum registration limit and availability cannot be guaranteed. All non-city residents must register on April 20 at V.O. Dobbins from 3:30-6:00 pm.

If a child is a returning participant, you can register online at www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org. If registering for the program for the first time, parents or guardians must go to V.O. Dobbins on the date of your site registration. All onsite registration is from 3:30-6:00 pm at V.O. Dobbins.

The cost of the summer program is $55 for city residents and $75 for non-city residents. Parents or guardians who wish to take advantage of the extended hours for the program can for an additional cost. The cost includes a t-shirt, lunch and snacks every day, plus field trips and bus rides.

If you have any questions, please contact Renee Ensor at 423-224-2489 or reneeensor@kingsporttn.gov. For more information, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.

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