2012
Southside Fall Festival September 14, 15 and 16
24th annual South Side Fall Festival set for Sept. 14 through 16 The 24th annual South Side Fall Festival will take place Sept. 14 through 15 in Hyde Park. Festivities kick off at noon Sept. 14 and run until 10 p.m. that day. Additional hours for the festival are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 15 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 16. As always, the festival will include handmade crafts, children’s games and activities and animal rides. There also will be two stages of live entertainment throughout the festival and karaoke Friday and Saturday. And of course, there is the food. Among the tasty items you’ll find are ice cream, kettle corn, root beer, funnel cakes, corn dogs, brats, BBQ, onion blossoms, pizza, curly fries, tenderloins, turkey legs, beef burgers, roasted corn, gyros, Polish sausage, Italian sausage, hamburgers, hot dogs and tacos. The music starts at 1 p.m. on Friday on
the two stages. At 6 p.m., opening ceremonies will be held at the gazebo. The music starts again at 7 p.m. and runs until the
fireworks start at around 9:15 p.m. Events Saturday start off with the South Side Fall Festival 5K family run/
walk sponsored by Performance Plus Rehabilitation at 9:30 a.m., followed by the parade at 10 a.m. lead by 2012 grand marshals Jeff and Carolyn Sampson. On Sunday, the day begins with a church service at 9 a.m. by Faith Valley Baptist at the gazebo. In addition to music, Sunday’s events also feature the Q-Country Baby Show at 1 p.m. And head over to No Place Dance Bar, 3414 S. 22nd St., for the SSFF Car Show, sponsored by South Side Rotary, also at 1 p.m. For more information on the car show, call Karen Price at 236-1805. The hospitality tent, sponsored by the South Side Progressive Association, can be found near the new playground equipment. It will host a lost and found, first aid by Hands of Hope Hospice and childfinders. Festival T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and caps also will be available.
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Annual parade, walk/run kick off Saturday events at festival The South Side Fall Festival parade and 5K family run/walk get the party started Sept. 15. The popular parade, sponsored by Benton SPTA, begins at 10 a.m. and will be lead by 2012 grand marshals Jeff and Carolyn Sampson. Jeff and Carolyn Sampson both were born in St. Joseph and both graduated from Benton High School in 1977. They have been married since 1977 and have two grown children, T.J.(married to Jill) and Jennifer (married to Jeff Rodgers). They also have three grandchildren, Logan, Mattingly and Emma. Jeff and Carolyn have been the owners of the Clark-Sampson Funeral Home since 1987. Jeff works in the business with their son, TJ. Carolyn also is an agent with American Family Insurance with an office on King Hill Avenue. They both are members of the South St. Joseph Progressive Association. Jeff was the first president of the group in 1987. Carolyn is currently the secretary and is also a past president and treasurer. The parade follows its traditional route: North on King Hill Avenue from the King Hill Plaza, turning
left at Illinois Avenue (the fire station) to Gordon Street. Then the parade turns left and ends at the Carnegie Library. Parade donations will be accepted for the March of Dimes. For more information, call Gary Pettis at (816) 752-4446. Parade participants should gather at 8 a.m. that morning at the following locations:
■ Bands, Benton, Missouri Western, Shriners and other groups line up at Kovac’s/King Hill Plaza, 7014 King Hill Ave. ■ All elementary and middle school units enter the parade from Hosea School, 6401 Gordon St. ■ Vehicles, floats and bigger units line up at South Side Lanes in the Kovac’s Plaza, 6938 King Hill Ave. ■ Equestrians line up at Kovac’s Fireworks, 7701 King Hill Ave. Before the parade, there once again will be the 5K family run/walk, sponsored by Performance Plus Rehabilitation, starting at 9:30 a.m. The race course follows the parade route and
begins approximately one mile south of the parade start at Faith United Baptist Church. The pre-registration cost for the run/walk is $25 for adults and $15 for kids 14 and under. On race day, the price goes up to $30 for adults and $15 for kids 14 and under. Proceeds from the race will go toward the Benton High School Scholarship Fund. Participants may register in person at Performance Plus Rehabilitation Center or online at www. enter2run.com. The first 50 participants to register will receive a South Side Fall Festival 5k run/walk T-shirt. The event is chip timed, and an award ceremony will take place at the finish line when results have been tabulated. An overall male and female trophy will be awarded as well as the top three in each age group, male and female. The age groups are 10 and under; 11 to 14; 15 to 19; 20 to 24; 25 to 29; 30 to 34; 35 to 39; 40 to 44; 45 to 49; 50 to 54; 55 to 59; and 60 and older. Go to enter2run.com or call 232-5113 for more information.
CELEBRATING OUR 73 ANNIVERSARY IN THE SOUTHSIDE RD
Our Newly Renovated Chapel will be completed October 6, 2012.
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Entertainment schedule Sept. 14
9:15 p.m. Fireworks by Aerial FX
Main Stage
1 p.m. I-35 Express 4 p.m. Jeff Lux 7 p.m. Missouri Detour
Gazebo
1 p.m. Chad Elfrits Country 3:30 p.m. Legends 6 p.m. Opening ceremonies 7 p.m. Gazebo Rev’d Up
Sept. 15
9:30 a.m. SSFF 5K Run / Walk 10 a.m. SSFF Parade
Main Stage
1 p.m. Country Way 3:30 p.m. Phil Vandel Band 6 p.m. Loose Louie 8 p.m. Page 2
Gazebo
Calling all cute babies Always a popular event at the festival, Q-Country will again host a baby show in Hyde Park. The baby show will be at 1 p.m. in the gazebo. Register your child at the east entrance of the park from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14 and 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 15. Babies must be preregistered to compete. Contestants can be 1 day to 24 months old to participate in the contest. For more information, call 233-8881.
1 p.m. Variety Pack 4 p.m. Mid Lyfe Crysis 7 p.m. Manda Lynn
Sept. 16
Main Stage
Noon Zumba demo 2 p.m. Southern Edge
Gazebo
9 a.m. Worship service 1 p.m. Q-Country Baby Show No Place Dance Bar, S. 22nd St. 1 p.m. SSFF CAR SHOW
Show off your car This year’s South Side Fall Festival will include a car show, sponsored by South Side Rotary. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 16 in the parking lot of No Place Dance Bar, 22nd and Garfield streets. Set up and entry runs from 9 a.m. to noon. There is a $20 per vehicle entry fee. Judging results and awards will be announced at 2 p.m. Trophies will be awarded.
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2012 South Side Fall Festival vendors Crafts
A & B Crafts: Li’l girl purses, tutus, hair accessories and holiday décor. All Seasons Candle Co.: Candles. And because: Scrapbooks, paper lanterns, paper mache letters, mixed media canvas, hair accessories and wall hangings. Babbling Brook Candles: Candles, melties and scrubbies. Becky’s Crafts: Hair items, ornaments and baby shower diaper cakes. Best Friends Crafty Creations: Jewelry, primitives, barn wood, painted windows, Christmas and fall décor, pumpkins and gourds. Butch and Theresa James: Fall and Christmas decor, Santas, snowmen, seasonal and sewn items, jewelry and baby headbands. C3 — Creative, Cute & Clever: Charms, hair and T-shirt accessories, decor letters, headband holders, aprons, keychains and bookmarks. Chuck Lanphear: Dream catchers, hand-made arrows, painted shirts
with native American scenes, soapstone, jewelry, wooden toys and beaded items. D & D Glass Creations: Glass yard art. Debbie’s Embroidery: Purses, table runner, hair accessories, embroidery and crocheted items, potholders dishcloths, wall hangings, sweatshirts and scarfs. Debbie Palmer: Fabric snowmen, Santas, purses, ornaments, pumpkins, apple items, fall décor and stepping stones. Debbie Trail Ceramics & Crafts: Ceramics, fleece blankets, scarves and floral swags. Denny’s Doll Houses & Barns: Wooden doll houses and barns. Glassical Designs: Glass tile pendants, rings, keychains, wine glass charms and Scrabble tile pendants. Gnuschke Crafts: Wood and sewn items. Home Glo Candles: Homemade scentJewelry, Dolls & Wooden Crafts: Jeweled candles. ry, dolls and wooden animals. It’s A Girl Thing: Hair accessories, Judy’s Rugs Like Granny’s: Hand-woflip flops, keepsake boxes, bags, hats, ven rugs of various sizes, place mats, birdhouses, tutus, baby’s first books. mug rugs, pot holders, bell pulls and
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RURAL LOCATIONS:
King City Clinic 660-535-4347 Hamilton Medical Clinic 816-583-2151 Northwest Pharmacy Services 816-583-2881 (Hamiliton) Braymer Clinic 660-645-2218 Mound City Clinic 660-442-5464 Oregon Clinic 660-446-3307 Savannah Medical Clinic 816-324-3121 Mound City Dental Clinic 660-442-5507 Dental Clinic 816-324-5644 (Savannah) Cainsville Medical Clinic 660-893-5750
OTHER ST. JOSEPH LOCATION: Family Medicine Associates 2303 Village Dr. 816-232-6818
Northwest Behavioral Health Services (Located at Family Medicine Associates) 816-232-4417
North End Health Center 1515 St. Joseph Ave 816-233-3338
RAISE Program (HIV/AIDS Program) 816-233-3699 (Located at Family Medicine Associates)
Northwest Family Dental 2911 S. Belt Hwy 816-364-6444
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crocheted topped towels. Klassy Bling: Bracelets, mini motorcycles. Marbil Meadow Crafts: Crocheted, sewn items.
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Marcy Culley: Bunnies, bears, cows, chickens, Santa’s, snowmen wreaths, decorative items and other creations. McMurphy Candles, LLC: Candles, fresheners and spa items.
Milla’s Custom Creations & Knot 2 Shabby: Purses and wired jewelry. Oh Pretty!: Hair accessories, bloom-
ers, tutus, magic wands and baby crib shoes. OK Creations: Canvas paintings, floral arrangements, painted gourds and an assortment of painted items. Petals and more…: Florals of all varieties, wreaths, swags, arrangements, baskets and grave mounds. Pony Express Iris Society: Plants, iris rhizomes, day lilies, hostas, peonies and other perennials Quilted Jackets & Purses: Quilted jackets and purses for women and children. RDJ Stained Glass: Stained glass. R U Tagged: Personalized dog tags. Rustic Designs: Farmhouse tables with benches, coffee tables, wine racks, entertainment centers, decorative benches, wooden boxes, trunks and chalkboard tables. Sandra Miller: Hand-knitted scarves, tube scarves, bay afghans, Binkie and fleece blankets, baby quilts, burp towels and flannel pillowcases. Shirley’s Lil of This, Lotta That: Crayon roll-ups, baby blankets, towels, pot holders, potato bags, scarfs, fall/ Christmas decor, purses, halos, spiders and scented pumpkins. Star Booth: Corn bags, bibs, aprons, tea towels, pillows, crochet items, throws, tote bags, scarves and scrubbies. Suz Shirts: Appliquéd sweatshirts, catnip pillows and crocheted necklaces. Theresa and Connie Culver: Sweatshirts and cardigans. Treasures by Randi: Jewelry. Twisted Sisters: Blankets, doll clothes, kitchen items and tutus for baby, PJ sets. Wesley United Methodist Church: Mums, neck warmers and cookbooks. Woodworks & Thread Heaven: Wishing wells, planters, landscape timber furniture, bird houses, feeders, rocking horses, carved clocks, baby blankets and afghans. The Wright Pearl: Wood fishing lures and fall and Christmas décor.
Food
BBQ’s… Roll’n’Smoke: Brisket, pork cowboy, kielbasa, smoked sausage and jumbo turkey legs.
Boy Scout Troop 235: Beef burgers, hot dogs and chili-cheese dogs, hamburgers and Frito pie. Brewers BBQ: BBQ, Brisket, pork, ham, smoked sausage, turkey legs, ribs and spiral potato on stick. C-C Food & Beverage: Funnel cakes, corn dogs, deep fried cheese on a stick and fresh-squeezed lemonade or limeade. Craig’s Shave Ice: Shave Ice. Doc Ellis Home Brew Root Beer: Homebrewed root beer. Double Concessions/Wild Island: Cotton candy, shaved ice, lemonade shake ups, slushies, sirloin burgers and giant pretzels. Dundees: Jumbo tenderloin, taco salad, turkey wrap, ribbon potatoes, mozzarella sticks and frozen chocolate-dipped cheesecake. E & W Ice Cream & Food Shoppe: Soft-serve ice cream, cones, floats, sundaes, splits, pretzels and chocolate-dipped cheesecake on a stick. Fern Concessions, Inc.: Onion blossom, shoestring fries and chicken strips. Flavor Burst: Funnel cakes, corn dogs, onion blossoms, spiral fries, tenderloins, fried Oreos and dill pickles. Grandpa’s Root Beer: Grandpa’s root beer. Happy Trails Concessions: Tenderloins, onion rings, fries and corn dog bites. Hog Heaven BBQ of St. Joseph: Pulled pork, baby back ribs, brisket, steakburgers and pork-r-pie. How Sweet It Is: Funnel cakes with assorted toppings. Hyde Valley United Methodist Church: Funnel cakes. Just Nuts: Cinnamon roasted nuts. Kountry Kids Kettle Korn: Cinnamon and original kettle korn. Ma & Pa’s Kettle Korn: Kettle korn. Made 2 Grill: Angus burgers, jumbo pork tenderloins, funnel cakes, blooming onion, beer-battered fries, berry fruit kabob and chicken fried chicken. Nacho Express: Mexican corn, assorted burritos and nachos. The Old Hoof & Horn: Apple dumplings with ice cream. PineTreeAcres: Home-churned ice cream vanilla/chocolate ice cream cup/waffle cones and root beer floats. Pizza Hut: Pizza by the slice. SSBW Sweet Shop: Cookies, breads, candy and fudge. South Park Ministries: BBQ, brisket, pork, grilled chicken, Carolina tacos, brownies and quesadillas. Superior Barbeque: Pulled pork sun-
daes, sandwiches and turkey legs. T-N-T Tenderloins: Tenderloins, pork burgers, hot dogs and Philly steak and cheese. Taco John’s: Potato Oles, nachos, mexi-rolls, nacho cheese and beverages. We Luv Brats: Brats, burgers and hot dogs.
Kid activities
Air Brush Tattoos: Tattoos. Black Shot Novelties: Sandy candy
and kids stuff.
Branson Ballknocker: Plastic ball that you roll down a hill inside it and face painting. Camel Rides: Camel rides and photos. Fire Truck: Fire truck ride. G-Force: G-Force ride. Girl Scout Troop 8134: Football toss. Hillcrest Bible Church: Games, ring the pop, dart board and grab bags. Jr Roos Ultimate Bounce: Obstacle course, slide, speed pitch and bounce house.
King’s Miniatures: Pony rides, photos
and hats.
Kock’s Mini-Train: Mini train ride.
McDe’s River Gems: Buckets of sand for all to pan for: gems, minerals and crystals. Pink Zebra: Hair accessories, tutus, scrapbooks, bottle cap jewelry and chalkboards. Precioso: Jewelry, hair accessories, scarves, beanie fashion caps. Silly Snap Shots: 4 x 6 photos. Wooden Roses & More: Wooden roses, small hats and kid stuff.
Karaoke Kid Shop: Games, kid stuff, jewelry
and accessories for boys and girls. King Hill Christian Church: Games, Skee-ball, bean bag toss, target game and miniature golf game.
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