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CENTERVILLE CARES <br />Parents’ Guide to Fentanyl <br />Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is created legally and illegally in labs across <br />the world, and it is very powerful. In fact, research shows that fentanyl can be <br />50x more potent than heroin and 100x more powerful than morphine. The <br />According to the CDC, synthetic opioids like fentanyl are responsible for over <br />150 deaths every day. In addition to the sale of illegal drugs at school, the <br />internet and social media provide additional avenues to obtain fentanyl. Even though fentanyl is relatively <br />easy to access, there areseveral resources for parents to help them protect kids from obtaining illegal drugs <br />like fentanyl. <br />Tips forParents <br />Speak honestly with your kids about choices and risky behavior. <br />Stay educated on current drug trends so you can teach your children. <br />Be clear and concise about family rules, boundaries, guidelines. <br />Listen to what your kids say, respect their opinions, and do not pass judgement. <br />Encourage and foster healthy relationships. <br />Teach your kids about safety and safe and healthy social media use. <br />To learn more about fentanyl and what you can do to protect your kids, clickhere. <br />ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br />Quad Area Chamber Calendar <br />July 27, 2023 – Nosh& Networking – 4:00PM-7PM –Wise Guys <br />Pizza <br />August 10, 2023 – QACC Monthly Board Meeting – 12PM-1PM <br />– Online <br />August 16, 2023 – Lunch & Learn – Tourism – 11:30AM-1:00PM <br />– Centennial Community Room <br />August 17, 2023 – Centennial Food Truck & Fun Festival (featuring car show & MN <br />Sings competition) – 4:00PM-8:00PM – Centennial Middle School <br />Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings <br />July 26, 2023 – Humble Roots Boutique – 7095 Centerville Road – 10:00AM <br />August 31, 2023 – Connor James Salon – 7087 Centerville Road – 4:15PM& Open House from <br />4:15PM-8:15PM <br />Centerville Business Spotlight <br />The Humble Roots Boutique, opening in Centerville on July 26,was recently <br />featured onKS95radio station’sSmall Business Spotlight. Every week, a <br />small business hasan opportunity to be featuredon this program, where a song <br />written for the selected business is shared with listeners. <br />To listen to the song written for Humble Roots Boutique, clickon the mp3 <br />below. <br />Humble Roots Boutique Song.mp3 <br /> <br />