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AT THE LAKE pg. 15

DIY Pop-Sockets Fun National Holidays

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MEET OUR GUESTS! pg. 36

Up c omi ng Solar Ec lipse pg. 59

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ENTERTAINMENT 8 Show Us Your Selfies!

STRICTLY 9 DIY Pop-Sockets 10 To Date or Not to Date?

TWEENS 12 10 Random Facts 14 Learn About Centralia, MO 15 Top 5 Places at the Lake 17 The Earth 18 What's Hot & What's Not 19 How Well Do You Know Your Friend?

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Art Showcase Extra Mile Tween: Carson Extra Mile Tween: Macee Extra Mile Tween: Auburn Spirit 76 Fireworks Shoutout Bowling Highlight Athlete of the Month: Laila "COMO Girls Rock" Camp Review On the Cover: Nathan 1 Year Event: Meet Our Guests!

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Acceptance Struggles Dear Future Me Overcomer Story Counselor's Corner Volunteering: Special Olympics When Should You Get a Phone?

Cautious Comedy Tweens Around the World Join BoldlyUs Moving...

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52 Easy Braids to Learn Fast 54 Parent's Corner 56 When in Doubt, Brush it Out 57 National Holidays 59 Solar Eclipse 60 Upcoming Summer Events 62 BoldlyU Gallery July/August 2017

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e m o c l We to the Acceptance issue of BoldlyU Magazine!

Publisher: Darla Harmon Editor/Designer: Kelci Gould

Photography: Darla Harmon, Triple Wonders Photography/ BoldlyU Print ing: Modern Litho

Cont ributors: Michele Doolady Web: Jessica Ellison www.boldlyu.com Stephanie Parsons, LCSW Stephanie Shumpert Contact Us: 573-881-3777 info@boldlyu.com Disclaimer: The views expressed in articles are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the BoldlyU Team and/or our partners. The acceptance of advertising does not indicate endorsement.

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Letter from the Jr. Editor This month our articles were focused on acceptance.

BoldlyU put a lot of effort into this article because acceptance can be an important factor in a tween’s life. Small acts of acceptance such as talking to the new kid at school or letting someone else into your group of friends has a much greater impact than first realized. First impressions only happen once, so why not make a good one with new people. Just because you don’t know someone doesn’t mean they aren’t amazing people! Maybe you’ll meet your new best friend by hanging out with someone new! Keep in mind that being accepted can give someone crazy confidence boosts and make their day special.

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E N JO Y! OUR MISSION: BoldlyU Magazine is specifically designed for tweens, to encourage them to brave, to be bold and to be themselves by providing a safe place for them to share their stories, struggles and passions. It is a positive resource to empower them to build confidence within themselves while also helping others!

Most of this content is written by tweens for tweens!

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Show us your selfies! #BoldlyUSelfie

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DIY

ENTERTAINMENT

Pop-Sockets

2 Different pop-sockets‌the latest trends!

Pom-Pom Pop-Socket 1. Take your white pop-socket and put on an area that will not be ruined after the making of this project.

2. Put a tiny dab of tacky glue or any other type of glue on the pop-socket and grab a mini-sized pom-pom and stick to the pop-socket.

3. Continue putting on pom-poms until your pop-socket is full. Let pom-poms dry all the way before putting pop-socket on your electronic device.

Acrylic/Watercolor Pop-Socket 1. Grab your white pop-socket and put on a surface that will not be ruined.

2. Take a sponge and dip in acrylic paint.

3. Dab the sponge on a corner of the pop-socket and let dry.

4. Continue doing step three with any colors you would like and let dry before you use the pop-socket.

Molly, 12

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To Date OR

Thoughts from a girl...

The issue on the table, should you date in middle school?

My opinion, I think dating in middle school isn’t a good idea. In middle school, you barely even know yourself, you shouldn’t be focusing on someone else.

Middle school is a time for learning about yourself. Yes, you may really like that girl in your math class or the boy you were partnered with on a science project, but your focus should be yourself.

Middle school is to find you. It’s one of the hardest parts of your life. It should be spent finding friends or just yourself, not spending time in a relationship. If you’re too busy with a relationship, then you’ll never have this important time in your life.

At this age, you’re too young to know your ‘type’ or know who you really want to be with anyways. Plus, dating is to marry one day. So why date so young and not even close to the time of marriage? Especially, since you may only be dating for the title like most people our age.

Most relationships don’t last long enough to even go to homecoming your sophomore year together. They end soon and then they’ll crumble you because we’re at the age of emotion. At this age, we’re so terribly fragile; anything could hurt us.

We all have enough to do with school, friends, and drama-drama-drama, so why waste time with a boyfriend or girlfriend? They’ll only distract us from the very important things.

We have this idea that when we jump into a relationship, our problems fade off. But they’re still there. Then, if they dump you, that only adds to the issues.

In conclusion, you should not date before high school, and personally, I think you should wait until sophomore or maybe even junior year. Use the time for you. Not your crush.

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Not to Date?

ENTERTAINMENT

Thoughts from a boy...

When someone mentions dating in middle school, most people imagine passing notes in class and holding hands in the hallways. They imagine the guy ditching his lunch table to sit with his girlfriend and all of her friends.

People also imagine this happening on a daily basis for around a maximum of six days. Then they break up over text, and they never talk to one another again. What a joyous encounter with pre-teen love. This dreaded cycle that follows each and every middle school in the world needs to be put to a stop.

Dating in middle school is useless. You shouldn’t be worrying about, and depending on other people while going through this time in your life. Most middle school love interests are sparked because one person finds another person attractive for the very first time, and being that they’ve never really liked someone, they assume that the feeling they are experiencing is love.

Then, after the dating begins, they realize that looks are a very small part of a relationship, and they want out of it because they remember that girls have cooties, which is true.

My parents let me learn this lesson myself, and after I had dated someone because I thought they were cute, I realized that a relationship is really about connecting with your partner personally and spiritually, and I knew I wasn’t ready for that yet. After learning this lesson, I stopped dating people. The trouble with middle schoolers today is that they still don’t get it.

I’ve seen people my age date four or five separate people within the span of two months. It’s hard to watch people do the same thing so many times and never learn anything from it.

The point I want to get across to middle schoolers is that dating when you do it right, is very fun, but it’s also a lot of hard work. A real relationship requires both partners to work together to make the other a better person.

It’s very hard for a person to change their own character. It’s even harder to change someone else’s. Even I, myself don’t know what dating truly is yet, so I choose not to date, and I’ll be a freshman this fall. Real dating is hard work, and I don’t think middle schoolers should have to experience it just quite yet.

Garrett, 14 July/August 2017

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RANDOM FACTS By: Simmone, 14

Did you know that by raising your legs slowly and laying on your
back, you can’t sink in quicksand?

Children laugh about 400 times each day, while adults laugh about 15 times a day.

About 25% of the population sneeze when they are exposed to light

All babies are color blind when they are born

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You use 200 muscles to take a step

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You burn more calories sleeping than watching TV

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The average person spends about 2 years on their phone in a lifetime

Eating lemons makes you live longer

Ants stretch when they wake up

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In England in the 1880s pants was considered a dirty word

It’s OK to be strong and healthy.

Visit UHC.com/MOkids to get helpful advice, videos, tips and more.

To learn more, call 1-866-292-0359, TTY 711, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Learn About Centralia, Missouri Civil War in Centralia, MO Fact: Centralia in 1864 had a lot of homes with a few small hotels and a couple of general stores. Most of the 60 or so citizens were Southern sympathizers. On September 27, 1864, Captain T. William Anderson and about 80 of his men rode into Centralia to obtain information to the whereabouts of the Federal troops in the area. Looting and robbing took place, as well as heavy drinking. Later a stage from Columbia arrived in Centralia with the Boone County Sheriff James Waugh and Congressman James S. Audrain, Boone.

How many live here?

Fact: About 4,000 people live in Centralia, and it will continue to increase.

Where is it located?

It is located in between Columbia, MO and Mexico, MO.

Interesting Facts: - It is the second largest community in Boone County.

- Chance Gardens is the oldest public garden in Boone County with 450 varieties of roses.

- This is the 32nd year of Anchor Festival which was started to celebrate people who make anchors at Hubbell Power Systems, formally known as A.B.Chance.

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Destinations at The Lake of the Ozarks Big Surf

Big Surf Water Park is an awesome place to go on a hot day! From the huge wave pool to the many waterslides you are sure to have a blast. www.bigsurfwaterpark.com

Bridal Cave

Bridal Cave is one of the many caves at the Lake of the Ozarks. It has many awesome features inside. www.bridalcave.com

Leman's Fun Park Leman’s Fun Park is a really fun place to visit. They have go-carts, Put-Put golf, and bumper boats. www.lemansfunkarts.com

Ha Ha Tonka

Ha Ha Tonka State Park is a park that has ruins of an early 20th-century mansion modeled after European Castles. The park also has caves and sinkholes. www.mostateparks.com/park/ha-ha-tonka-state-park

T he Lake

Just find a beach or a dock in your area and go swimming or boating, but stay safe! www.funlake.com

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The world is a big mass of fire and rock. The only thing keeping it that way is the outer crust. Earth is layered in spherical shells, like an onion, which is built by a chemical set up. Scientists think the crust may soon melt, which would make it to where the Earth would stop spinning. Earth has something like a force field to protect us from the sun, but if the Earth stops spinning it will get to where the force field will quiver away. This will make the sun be able to hit us with fireballs that will burn more of the outer crust.

Some scientists believe that Earth will last about 500 million years, but it will only be able to conduct life for 450 million years. Scientists are trying to make life on Mars which will make it to where human life will last longer. They are making a biodome that will conduct life. If you think about it, what about food you ask? They also are trying to make plants to be able to survive on Mars, which only leaves a water source to think about. There is going to be a river right through the biodome.

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Jenica, 12 Sources:

Discovering the Earth, Discovering the Universe, and Discovering the Solar System

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What's Hot:

& What's Not!

Below is a list of movies and TV shows that are either at their peak of success or have lost their momentum in the United States thanks to Google Trends

HOT

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1. Wonder Woman

1. Big Bang Theory

2. The Voice

2. Twin Peaks

3. The Bachelorette

3. The Wizard of Lies

4. Star Trek: Discovery

4. Deadliest Catch

5. Alien: Covenant

5. Unbreakable

Tyson, 11

Fidget Cubes Fidget cubes are becoming increasingly popular. For those people who have a hard time keeping still, there’s a solution, a fidget cube. On each of the sides, it has different things to click, spin, roll, and glide. It’s easy to hold and keeps your hands busy. From my experience with one I highly recommend it.

I’ve been able to focus better, and if I am nervous, it calms me down.

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Ho w well do yo u k n o w yo u r frie n d?

ENTERTAINMENT

Take this quiz with your best friend. Keep track of how many questions each of you gets right to see who knows who the best.

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What's your friend's favorite color?

2. What is their favorite food?

3. What are their pet peeves?

4. What do they want to be when the grow up?

5. What is their best school subject?

6. What is their worst school subject?

7. What are his/her parent's names?

8. What is their eye color?

9. Who is their favorite musician?

10. Who is their crush?

11. Who is their #1 enemy?

12. What is their phone number?

13. When is their birthday?

14. What is their greatest fear?

15. What is their favorite ice cream flavor?

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EXT R A MILE T W EE NS

Meet Carson!

Hi, my name is Carson. I am thankful to be nominated as an extra mile tween. I don’t think of myself as an extra mile kid. I’m just an ordinary ten year old. Math is my favorite subject. I actually love it. I hope to be a robotic engineer when I grow up.

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My mom signed me up for Bros Give Back at our church. We meet every other Saturday. The project we have been helping with is the Halo House. We help pick up trash, put furniture together, paint, and any other things they request.

We could always use some more help if you guys would like to join us.

I am also involved with the Navy Sea Cadets program. It is a Navy program for kids. Teaches us all about different services and how to give back to our country. It's one weekend a month, «Drill» weekend. Just like the adult soldiers. We get to stay at an actual military base. Spend the weekend with friends, learn new skills and eat great food. Another one of my favorite clubs is 4H. This is so much fun. In fact, it is so much fun you forget you are learning new skills. Right now I am curing a ham. I will be showing it at the Cole County Fair this summer. I have made a few other cool things to show at the fair. A really neat lego table. My grandpa and I turned an old desk into a lego table. These are just a few of the fun things you can do with 4H. This is a little bit about me. Once you start helping people, you love the feeling you get, and you just can’t stop. I hope one day everyone helps each other.

Thanks for this opportunity, I have never had to write about myself, and it feels kind of weird or even had my picture in a magazine.

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Meet Macee!

My name is Macee, and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a year and a half ago when I was 11 years old. We were on a family ski vacation in Colorado when I became ill and was taken by ambulance to Denver. Since my hospital diagnosis, my life, as well as my family’s life, has changed.

Since type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that attacked and killed the insulin-producing cells in my pancreas, I now have to count the carbs of everything I eat, and I give myself insulin to cover those carbs. It has been a huge adjustment for me, and at first, it was very overwhelming and scary. Although I can still eat whatever I want, I have to be mindful of everything I eat and make sure my carb calculations are accurate.

I think the hardest part for me is that I look healthy to the world, but still have the burden of keeping myself alive 24/7. I can never let my guard down and stop taking care of myself. I don’t only have to think about how food will affect my blood sugars, but also stress, exercise, heat, hormones, etc. No matter how well I think I’m doing, diabetes always manages to throw me a curve ball.

Taking care of myself is a full-time job, but I feel I’ve done a great job balancing type 1 while still living my life and doing what I love, playing softball. After my diagnosis, I started playing on a competitive team and have worked extra hard to improve my skills so I could earn playing time. I wanted to prove that type 1 would not stop me from achieving my goals. With school, I’ve maintained a 4.0-grade point average and was accepted into the National Honors Society because I work hard and am self-motivated. Type 1 diabetes will not define me or stop me from being successful.

I go above and beyond because that’s just who I am. I did that before my diagnosis, and I do it now. However, now it just takes extra effort and planning. I’ve learned that people with type 1 are fighters and I guess so am I. I refuse to let this disease hold me back or stop me from achieving my dreams. I hope one day soon, I’ll be able to say, with the millions of others living with type 1, “Yeah. I used to have type 1 diabetes.” This motivates me to raise awareness and money for a cure because it’s desperately needed.

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Meet Auburn!

My name is Auburn and here is the story of my life.

I was your ordinary kid. I made good grades, I had cute clothes to wear to school, I had friends, I was normal, so people thought.

Life was hard at home. If it wasn’t for my grandmother, I would have been “one of those kids” as you guys would call it. I would have gone to school smelling bad, with gross clothes, and with messy hair. I would have failed a lot of my tests. My caretaker didn’t really want much to do with me. She was abusive and very greedy. She only did things for herself. She didn’t study with me. It was always my Grandmother who was technically my mom.

T h e se t we e ns go t h e e xt ra mil e in all t h ey do!

It wasn’t until 1st grade when things got bad. I started being disruptive in school, but come on what 1st grader isn’t? My caretaker would get very angry at me and throw things at me, she would hit me with shoes, kitchen utensils, and chairs. One time it got so bad she hit me in the face with a TV cable. I went to school with a busted lip that was swollen all the way up to my nose. My Grandmother picked me up from school that day, and she asked what happened to my lip? I said I ran into a pole at school playing tag with my friends. My grandmother figured something else had happened, so she asked me one more time what happened and I told her the same thing I said before. She called the school when we got home and asked the nurse if I ever came in after running into a pole and busting my lip. The nurse said no but we asked her what happened and she said she fell on the ground at home. My grandmother called DFS, and they pulled my caretaker, my grandmother, and me into a room, and I had to tell them exactly what happened. I didn’t want my caretaker to get into trouble, so I lied and said I ran into a pole at school.

After that, my caretaker and I moved away, and I went to another school.

2nd grade was the worst year of my life. I came home from school, and at that time I had a little sister. I went in my room, and my sister was messing with my stuff. I did what any other big sister would do. I took it from her and put it back in its spot. Of course, she starts screaming. My caretaker came in and yelled at me and told me to tell her what happened. So I told her, and she grabbed me by my hair and pulled me to her room. She took a metal bar off her bed and hit me 20-30 times. Then when I tried to get up, she threw me on the floor. She left because her phone was ringing. My Grandmother didn’t live too far from where we lived, so I saw the chance to sneak out and run to my

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Grandmother’s house. All I can remember is how bad it hurt to run. My grandmother did everything she could to get me away from where I was. I was then taken from my Grandmother for 2 years. She was like my mother. She was all I had, and she was the only one I could trust. After that had blown over, I got to see my grandmother from time to time.

I was in 5th grade when school got really hard. I was mentally and physically abused. I didn’t think I was worthy of being happy because of all the things that had happened to me in the past. I didn’t have pretty clothes to wear, I didn’t smell great, I had bad grades, and I was rude to people. I almost got suspended from the school because I was so rude to other people. I got into too many fights, and that’s when they had enough. My caretaker didn’t know what else to do except call my grandmother. My caretaker called my grandmother and told her everything. My grandmother said, “Why not let her come and live with me. She will have a new start at a new school.” My caretaker thought it was a good idea, so that’s what I did. I was able to start over. The first week at New Bloomfield was rough, but I made a lot of new friends. I had people who didn’t like me, but I knew not everyone was going to like me. I had problems in 6-7th grade, I selfharmed, but I made it through every obstacle because I had people who cared to help me get through it. I made bad grades, and I got into trouble. My Grandmother, my aunt, and uncle were there to help me keep my head up. My grandmother always told me if I wanted to change, and make good grades I had to make that choice myself because no one else could. I didn’t realize that I am capable of so much more than making bad grades, and being involved with drama until I looked back and saw what I didn’t want to be like when I get older. I don’t want to treat kids like I was treated when I was a kid. I wanted a bright future for myself. I want to be successful in school. I don’t want to be a reflection of what my caretaker was. When I start to think I can’t do it, or I want to give up, I think of my Favorite quote, “A negat ive mind will never give you a posit ive life.” It took a lot of work to get where I am today. I’m in 8th grade, and I have 4 best friends Katie, Heaven, Holly, and Megan. I also have amazing siblings: my sister Gussy and my brother’s Jake, & Austin. I play volleyball, I’m in track, and I love to sing and dance. I have a loving, and beautiful family and I alway think to myself what would my life be like without them. I’ve always been so thankful because most kids don’t get a second chance. So always have hope because you don’t know what tomorrow brings.

When I hear my friends or anyone going through problems I usually intend to help them build self-confidence. I use what I went through as something to make me stronger in life. I use it to help me help others with their problems in life by assuring them that they can get through anything if they just stay positive and keep going. When I help others it’s not just them that’s learning something new, it also teaches me other things along the way. Don’t ever say you can’t do something just because someone else says you can’t. You’re capable of doing and being anything you want to even if that means you have to work hard for it. When I don’t succeed at something, it just makes me want to work even harder to achieve my goal. So never, ever give up because in the future you could be missing out on something even greater.

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Spirit 76 Fireworks

SHOUTOUT

Everyone loves fireworks, and some people just like to watch them shoot off.

I had the opportunity to meet with the owner of Spirit 76 fireworks, here are some interview questions that I asked him and his honest answers.

Ques t ion: How long have you been selling fireworks?

Answer: Since 1987, 30 years Ques t ion: What places outside of the US have you gotten fireworks from?

Answer: China Ques t ion: How many different fireworks do you have in your store?

Answer: 1,000 fireworks in the warehouse and 250 in the store Ques t ion: When you go outside of the US, how much does it usually cost?

Answer: a container that contains 1,000 cases of fireworks costs $50,000 Ques t ion: How long has your store been in business?

Answer: since 2001, so 16 years Ques t ion: What made you want to own a firework store?

Answer: He needed a job, and his family had a suitable location for a firework store in Midway

Ques t ion: When do you go outside of the US to get fireworks and how of-

ten?

Answer: 2-3 times a year, and in July and October

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THE KNOW HOW Ques t ion: Have you owned any other firework store besides this one?

Answer: No

Ques t ion: What is your favorite firework?

Answer: 500g multi Ques t ion: Do you have pyrotechnics license?

Answer: No, but he has a license to do pro 1.4g shows but not 1.43 display

shows.

Hope this information was informative and I hope that you have a great 4th of July this summer. Don’t forget to stop by Spirit 76 to pick up your fireworks for a fun time.

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BOWLING Bowling is a game where you have to roll a ball across the lane and hit as many of the ten pins as you can.

There are two different styles of bowling. There is two-handed style, and the two-handed style is when you release the bowling ball using two hands. It’s meant for people that want to bowl two handed. It’s a little bit easier to hold on to, and you have to hook the ball for it to be right. Then, there’s one-handed where you have to roll the ball using one hand instead of two hands.

I’d recommend using a one-handed throwing style for people who have never tried bowling because it’s a lot easier to handle the ball. The decision is up to you, and you must make sure that the style you choose suits you.

There are two kinds of bowling balls. One is a curve ball or reacting ball, it’s meant for bowlers that want to hook their ball. The other is the straight ball or spare ball. It’s a good starter ball.

The game has ten frames and is scored by how many pins you knock down in each frame. You get two shots per frame unless you knock down all of the pins, called a strike. If you hit nine pins in one shot and pick up the last in the next shot, it’s called a spare. Spares are really good if you want to get a high score. The scoreboard will show you how many pins you got. If you get a strike, it will say X on the scoreboard. If you pick up a spare, it will say 9/ just for example. But if you leave two pins that have some distance from each other, it’s called a split. Splits are hard to pick up, but it’s not impossible to pick up. The best score you can get is a 300 game and to get a 300 you have to get a strike in every frame.

Bowling can be fun and challenging. Have fun with your friends and try to get the 300 game. So come on down and try bowling at the nearest bowling alley today.

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Cole, 14

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

My name is Laila, and I am 13 years old. I am a member of the Spirit of Excellence All Star Cheer and Dance program. I have been cheering since I was 7 years old. I travel an hour to and from Columbia several times a week to participate in my favorite sport. I also cheer for Macon Middle School for football and basketball. My favorite part of cheer is tumbling. I have been working on perfecting my round-off back tuck. If cheer has taught me anything, it is to have fun, but you have to work for it. In the end, the hard work always pays off.

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“Como Girls Rock!”

Camp Review

“You are strong, you belong…you are not alone,” lyrics my band “Deep Sea Veins” performed live at the Blue Note for Como Girls Rock 2017 campers showcase.

These lyrics embody what the camp is all about. Como Girls Rock is an annual summer camp devoted to female empowerment. This year, twenty-four girls ages twelve to seventeen were provided an amazing opportunity to grow through musical exploration.

This was my third year attending Como Girls Rock, which was founded by three amazing and inspirational Columbia women: Luci Cook, Leola Davis, and Amanda Rainey. They envisioned the camp as an opportunity for self-identified girls, women, and gender non-conforming girls and trans youth to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be themselves.

While each year of camp is unique, there are many consistent experiences I look forward to all year long. During this week-long camp, I worked with many positive and enthusiastic volunteers and mentors as I collaborated with my band to write an original song which delivered a strong and powerful message based on what we learned during our time together at camp.

During the week I also learned a lot about the music world via guest speakers, visiting musicians, demonstrations, workshops, and instrument lessons. Each day of Como Girls Rock was packed with positive messages about body image, self-esteem building activities, gender, and awareness. These experiences were a lot of fun and provided a lot to think about.

Como Girls Rock is an amazing experience for girls who want to be empowered through music and learn more about themselves. It is a place where inspiring musicians can collaborate and perform. As my band “Deep Sea Veins” wrote in the chorus of our song, Como Girls Rock is a place where girls are, “not alone,” they have a place, “to call their own”!

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Lauren, 13

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How is it to be a student athlete you ask? Well in my house, being a student comes first and then an athlete. My parents are big on my education. They have instilled in me the importance of being a leader and taking advantage of my education. I have accepted that I am a role model for both of my little sisters Syrena and Zyaira, as well as other young people I encounter, even if I do not want to be. If I do not try my hardest in the classroom, then sports would not even be an option. I know that I have to remain humble as I grow and develop into a strong young man. I am a sophomore at Father Tolton High School, and the school’s main focus is education. Both my coaches and our athletic director have high expectations. They are building champions on and off the court and fields. This was something I really had to work my way into.

My first year of high school was full of new things both on and off the court. I had to accept that I needed great time management skills and would have to sometimes sacrifice the extra things I may want to do instead of studying. My parents have taught me, your character and the things you do in your life becomes your brand. I believe if you put God first, all the other things will fall into place. I have been blessed to be a part of a growing 501 C3 nonprofit Humble over Hype which believes athletes should use their platform to encourage and be good leaders to others that may look up to them. The founder Chelsea Vaughn is like a big sister to me. We have had several talks this last year about using education platform as a way to get to college for free and achieve whatever you would like to be.

I think this movement has really helped me become empowered in knowing that I am a leader, a role model and humbled by all the gifts God has blessed me with. I have accepted that education unlocks all the doors of success!

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Atiyyah Ellison Atiyyah Ellison is a retired NFL defensive tackle that lives right here in central Missouri. He is a class of 2000 graduate of Parkway South High School, where he was ranked as one of the top defensive linemen in the Midwest, won All-State honors as well as all Metro. Ellison wasn’t just a standout football player; he was selected to the all-conference team for basketball and also owns the Parkway South shot put record, which he earned while earning a spot at the State competition his junior and senior years.

Ellison was recruited by many schools but eventually decided on the University of Missouri to stay close to family. His dream to play for the University was delayed due to his grades, and he had to detour to Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, KS before arriving on campus at the University of Missouri. Once he arrived, at MU, he really arrived! He started 9 games as a sophomore and earned the full-time starting spot as a junior and senior. His play in Columbia earned him many awards, including All Big12 Conference honors, the J. “Ed” Brick Travis Outstanding Interior Lineman Award, and Saint Louis Metro area player of the year.

After completing his senior season at Mizzou, Ellison went on to be selected in the as the 89th pick overall in the 2005 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers.

During his six-year NFL career, Ellison played for the Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Upon retiring from the NFL, Atiyyah, his wife Jessica and their children, Tyson, Braylon and Alex decided to make Boonville, MO home. Atiyyah stays active in the community by volunteering his time with multiple civic organizations and youth groups. Atiyyah has held a free sports clinic for youth every summer since being drafted and continues to do so today. Atiyyah has joined the staff at Battle High School where he mentors youth to encourage them to achieve their dreams, and never give up. Speaking of never giving up, Atiyyah earned his degree from the University of Missouri just last fall and is officially a graduate of the class of 2016! You can find him in the fall leading the Battle Spartan defensive line unit, and in the winter showing the Battle Spartan freshman basketball team he’s still got it.

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Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell Jr. Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell Jr grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is the oldest of 4 with one brother and two sisters. Growing up, Yogi’s dad would take him to the nearest basketball court to teach him how to play while also having him practice regularly to get better. Yogi attended high school at Park Tudor where he ended up the No. 3 point guard in the 2012 class. He then went on to college at Indiana University-Bloomington.

In College, Yogi played basketball for Indiana University. During his junior year he recorded an active streak of making atleast one three-pointer per game for a total of 65 games. This remains the longest active streak in the nation. After Yogi’s junior year of college he could have gone pro by entering the NBA draft, but instead, he decided to finish up college and play his senior year for the Indiana Hoosiers. He continued to impress by breaking the all-time assist record at the university.

After graduating from Indiana University in 2016, Yogi went on to play for The Long Island Nets of the D-League. In the middle of the 2016-2017 season, Yogi was brought up to the Dallas Mavericks for a 10-day contract to fill in for a hurt player. He took the Mavericks to 4-0 in this stretch beating The San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers. Yogi scored a career high of 32 points in one game against the Portalnd Trail Blazers. He became just the third undrafted rookie in NBA history to have a 30-point game within his first 15 games. Yogi was then offered a two-year deal with the Mavericks. At the end of this Rookie Season, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

"They threw a lot at me in my first couple days there," Yogi said. "My time in Indiana prepared me for what was to come. I was able to pick up on things really well and coach (Rick) Carlisle gave me the confidence to go out there and play, so I just did that."

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Acceptance St ruggles The water is dragging you down to darker depths, a tidal wave built up by insecurities and unchecked emotions, the doubt filling your lungs with a burning vengeance. You compete against the weight, but eventually, it gets too dense to keep your head above the ocean’s surface. The deep blue you saw on the surface is now an inky black advocate with a grudge.

Before long, your head becomes distorted, and the struggle leaves your body in an instance of a gasp. It looked as though light was dancing around, the pitch-black leaving as fast as it had come. At first, it’s too bright, too painful, too drawn-out to bear, but it’s a sensation that you’ve been unknowingly yearning for. The clear feeling of realization impacts you, and it’s something beautiful and natural.

The next moment, you're awake with wide and well-rested eyes.

You're sitting in a crater the size of an ocean, people of all ethnicity, shape, and beliefs doze and mingle around you in a state of ease.

You’re never alone in your insecurit ies.

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DEAR FUTURE ME Lately I have felt really confused and torn between being who I am and being like my friends. It doesn't seem like we have anything in common right now. For example, they are really big into watching scary movies right now and I really don't like them, but I watch them because that's what they are doing. I'm not sure what to do. I still want to be their friend but we have different interests.

-Past You

DEAR PAST ME This is definitely challenging and something everyone probably has to face at some point in their lives. My advice to you is to still hold true to who you are and see about compromising with your friends. Don't be afraid to speak up and voice your opinion.

Your opinion is just as important as everybody else's. Let them know that this time you woud really like to watch a funny movie (if that's what you like) since you've watched scary movies a lot lately. Hopefully your friends will be understanding and considerate of your opinion. You may have to watch some scary movies now and then still because that's being condsiderate of what they like, but you can do what you like too!

DO NOT let anyone tell you that your opinion dosen't matter or bully you into doing what they want all the time. If this becomes the case try looking for friends that are accepting of you as you are!

-Future You

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OVERCOMER STORIES are different than you.

It is important to accept others even if they ple’s day when they You can convince people to brighten other peo or if they are different. are left out, when others make fun of them, ed on by others.

People in the world don’t deserve to be pick

probably feel bad about Like your size. If someone calls you fat, they ldn’t judge others. If themselves and don’t like their life. You shou n they are not human. a person has a different race, it does not mea We are all the same no matter what. or might have to Sometimes people might lose family members r know. All people move. Maybe parents are fighting. You just neve your mind open and deal with things differently. So you should keep How you treat others accept everyone and treat them with respect. should be the way you want to be treated.

If you see someone Just letting you know, being bullied is not fun. then and there. You getting bullied, you should tell an adult right y may call you names would not want to be bullied, it is horrible. The ng. and stuff. Maybe say you’re stupid or somethi cover.” So say there’s Their appearance, “don’t judge a book by its , and then you go someone you don’t like. If you’re all rude to them or something. This away and tell your friend that they pee the bed . isn’t nice. You don’t know everything about them it’s rude. Being difI don’t know why people treat people bad, but not perfect. Push ferent is okay. You have to accept that they are do believe in yourself yourself to stop being a bully. All you need is and stop bullying others.

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with being accepted, Hi, my name is Emma. If you are having trouble that you have to wear I’m here to help you with that. You may think a certain home life. certain clothes, have a certain hairstyle, or have gs to get accepted.

Well, you don’t have to have all of those thin thing as having perfect Honestly, my opinion is that there is no such pt you no matter anything. If you have true friends, they will acce going through today. what you’ve done in the past, or what you are can either accept the Everybody has their up and downs, and you g someone for who ups and downs or you can’t but not acceptin or make fun of what they are is not right. If people make fun of you es on and “block out you look like, block them out, put your sunglass your haters.”

Emma, 12

s not feel good. It I have been left out before, I still am, and it doe it. There have been makes me feel like I am nothing. I do not like by myself because no many times at school where I sat in a corner people to sit with me, one would hang out with me. When I asked g out with me because they would say no they weren’t allowed to han other people told them not to. e me feel sad, but now People also call me rude names. It used to mak and let it go out the othit makes me stronger because I can take it in er ear without thinking about it for a second. . You shouldn’t care You should be like me and stand up for yourself ront them and tell them what others say. When you are left out, conf Tell them they need to you don’t like it and that it is not respectful. stop. yourself up and don’t When you are finished talking to them, pick are bold, and you are believe a word they say. You are amazing, you bad. Don’t get mad at smart. You are who you are, and that is not be yourself, be you. others, do not start to cry. Start being bold,

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Counselor’s Corner When you were younger, you probably worried about things like, “will I get to watch my favorite show?” or “will I get screen time tonight?” As you enter into your teen years, you may have started worrying about bigger things, “will I fit in … what if I don’t have the right brand of shoes … will they make fun of my new glasses?”

Being accepted is something that most everyone desires at some point in their life, and there is nothing wrong with desiring to be accepted. When you’re young and just finding out who you are, the thought that someone may not accept this person you are becoming can be terrifying. That fear can be very overwhelming, and some teens find it hard to figure out how to handle these feelings. You may be so afraid of someone not accepting who you are that you may act like someone you are not to gain what you feel like is acceptance. You may begin to make choices that are unlike choices you would normally make. You may start to disobey your parents, your grades may fall, you may even find yourself giving in to peer pressure.

There are many situations that grab the attention of your peers that are not always good choices. You may find yourself feeling accepted by the attention you get for the bad choices you are making. You must remind yourself that this is not acceptance. True acceptance comes from being the real you and allowing others to know the real you.

It can be scary trying to find where you fit in and you may be tempted to fall into the first group of “friends” that you feel accepted by. Be careful with this! Make sure that you have found a group that stands for what you believe in and will be a group who supports you and helps you to reach your potential, not a group who will bring you down that you will get into trouble with. While this may feel like a very difficult task to accomplish, keep these things in mind when looking for a group to feel accepted by: Do these kids treat me with respect?

Do these kids have the same values as I do?

If I tell them I don’t want to do something, do they respect me?

Am I doing things with them that I want to keep secret from my parents?

Am I being the real me when I feel like they are accepting me?

In order to feel accepted by others, you must first accept yourself. Embrace all the new things you are finding out about yourself as you are growing older. Be proud of who you are and love yourself. Remember, acceptance starts with you!

Stephanie Parsons, LCSW

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Special Olympics provides sports, training, and competition to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Each state has a Special Olympic program.

In Missouri, there are three state competitions and many local, area, and regional competitions. Every four years there are worldwide games, winter, and summer. The next winter games will be in 2020, and the next summer games will be in 2019.

Personally, I love to volunteer for Special Olympics. You make friends while volunteering for SOMO(Special Olympics Missouri). Also, the staff members for SOMO are super, super nice and love every single volunteer that helps out.

To make friends or become friends with athletes, all you have to do is cheer him/her on in the sporting event they are participating in. Then give him/ her a high five or fist bump and tell him/her what a great job they did. Finally, ask them simple questions about how they are doing, what their name is, favorite color, etc. (I’m not saying this will always work, this is just a tip for reference).

The simplest way to get involved is going to the internet and looking up somo.org. From there, you have free access to look up any local events coming up and where they are.

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In my opinion, there should not be an age when you should get a phone, but a certain amount of maturity. Some kids aren’t respectful in person so are you just going to give them a smartphone where they can be even more disrespectful to others on social media? I think that any person under the age of 9 should not have a smartphone because no 4th grader needs a phone with access to social media or the internet. I have met kindergarteners and 1st graders with iPhone’s, and there is no reason for that! Now any person who is left home alone should have some sort of phone like a flip or a slide phone to contact their parents.

I think by the time a person is 11 or 12 years old they need to be introduced to social media and how they can be safe on it. I’m talking a lot about social media when I talk about getting phones because by now almost anyone getting a phone will get a smartphone, and whether your parents say you can or can’t get social media accounts, you will probably end up with one. By the time you are 13 to 14, you should be able to have a smartphone, but as I said earlier, it’s all about your maturity.

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Before jokes go too far...

Comedy is one of the best things on Earth. It is what relieves us of stress, and makes us laugh. Comedy has its downside, though, as misusing it can become the cause of many problems, especially for tweens. That is why I am sharing some tips and tricks to avoid any unintentional undoings.

1. Know what you’re talking about A lot of problems can be caused simply by misunderstanding a topic. This goes for both the joke teller and the audience. You shouldn’t joke about anything unless you know exactly what you are talking about, and you shouldn’t feel offended about something you’ve never heard of. Do your research beforehand, to avoid mishaps afterward.

2. Know your audience After you learned about your joke, there are other steps of precaution that can be taken. Before telling a joke, make sure you know who you are telling it to. Everyone is different, so everyone feels different about things. Make sure you know the people that you are joking with are okay with you joking over the same topic.

3. Set up the joke well Sometimes the difference between a funny joke and a bad one is how well the joke is set up. A constant problem some comedians struggle with is that they deliver the punchline before they fully explain the joke. Sometimes people don’t even realize that it’s a joke because the punch line is just thrown out there. People then look at you weird because you just told them a story that made absolutely no sense.

4. NEVER steal a joke The theft of a good joke causes a lot of tension between two people, I know from experience. If someone tells you a story that makes you laugh, you shouldn’t let the whole school hear it from you. You especially don’t ever take credit for the joke, because that’ll start a whole other fight.

5. Be careful not to pick on the people listening too much.

Insulting jokes are funny, to a point. There’s a fine line between joking with and picking on. If you keep antagonizing the same person consistently, your content becomes less and less funny with every joke that you tell. Space out your jokes to different people, and tell new jokes.

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1. What are your favorite hobbies?

Well, to be honest, I don’t have any hobbies other than playing video games with friends and listening to music. Of course, I also like to read books and paint, but I’m not doing it so often.

2. What's your favorite food?

Noodle casserole from my mother. Other than that I like Italian food and Tex-Mex which I really miss here in Germany.

3. What's your favorite book?

I am sorry that I have to disappoint you, but even though I really like to read, I don’t have a favorite book.

4. What is your favorite subject in school?

Since I going to university, I’m telling you my favorite subjects there. First, there is free painting, and then there is screen design which is web design and photography. Back in school, I also liked woodworks.

5. What are some out s tanding differences between Germany and t he U.S.?

Literally, everything...the culture, the food, the people, politics there are so many differences between our countries.

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Of my moving experiences I’ve learned that moving is a lot of work. It is really hard on me. Once I moved, then I moved again. I hated most of the places I went. Every time I was made fun of, and it was hurting me, not on the outside, but on in the inside.

School was always hard on me. There was always one girl that made it horrible.

My anger just made it worse. I found the saying, “keep your friends close, and your enemies closer,” was true because girls are mean, especially to the new girl.

I also found that there was always one girl there that was always willing to be my friend. Friends really help, even if you are shy. You can always not have friends, but like I said it really can help. I definitely found it was easier because friends are better than enemies. Girls are chatty, and not the cute kind; the angry ones attack people.

Finally, I moved to Centralia. I was behind on so much. They were on multiplication, and I was on addition. But soon when I got caught up with my work I finally was ready for friends. Until then, my only friends were my teachers. So one day I just went up and tried to get some friends. Towards the end of recess, I still did not have any friends, so I sat down and thought about how to get a friend.

Then I heard a soft voice. It was a girl’s voice, so I looked up, and she asked me if I wanted to play tag. This is how I got through my first year at the CIS.

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EASY BRAIDS TO Double Dutch Braid Instructions: Split the hair in two sections, put one half of hair to the side. Take the other half and pull a small section of hair from the top of the head, section the small group of hair into three even sections, fold one section under another, as you fold under, grab a small section of hair as you go down. Repeat this step on the other side and you will have your double dutch braids good to go!

French Braid Into Bun Instructions: Take a small section from the top of the head, split the small section into three even groups.

Fold over to the middle, every time you fold, grab a piece of hair that is left down. Repeat this step until you get to the bottom of the head. Keep the braid in tack with a ponytail holder. With the rest of the hair, put it into a messy bun, and your hair will be fine!

Regular Braid Instructions: Section the hair into three even groups, fold each piece over to the middle. Repeat this step and your braid will be perfect!

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LEARN FAST! Dutch Braid Instructions: Grab a small section from the top of the head, section the small group into three even parts. Fold under to the middle each time, every time you fold under, grab a small piece of hair from what is down. Repeat this step and you will have your dutch braid mastered!

French Braid Instructions: Just like the dutch braid, take a small section from the top of the head and section the small group into three even parts. But instead of folding under, you want to fold over. Each time you fold over, you need to grab a small piece from the hair that is left down. Repeat this step and your French braid will be looking great!

Fishtail Braid Instructions: Section your hair into two even parts.

Take a small piece of hair and fold it over to the other section of hair and leave it in that group. Repeat the step on the other side and keep going as you go down the braid.

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Parent’s Corner Word: ACCEPTANCE Part of Speech: Noun SYNONYMS: ACKNOWLEDGMENT, ADMISSION, APPROVAL, COMPLIANCE, CONSENT, COOPERATION, RECOGNITION, ACQUIRING, ASSENT, GETTING, NOD, OKAY, PERMISSION, RECEIPT, RECEPTION, UNDERTAKING, YES, ACCEPTING, GAINING ANTONYMS: DENIAL, DISAGREEMENT, DISSENT, DISAPPROVAL, OPPOSITION, VETO, DISBELIEF, REFUSAL, DISSENSION Definition of acceptance 1: The quality or state of being accepted or acceptable. His theories have gained widespread acceptance.

EXAMPLE: Could be defined as the fact that most people, in order to fit in with others, attempt to look and act like them. Or sometimes it is the ability to accept or to tolerate differences and diversity in other people or groups of people.

2: The act of accepting something or someone: the fact of being accepted: approval acceptance of responsibility EXAMPLE: Relating to Others. Purpose: To have students describe the positive qualities of people they know whose behavior is nonjudgmental and non-evaluative and explore the positive feelings that accepting people inspire in them. Introduction: Our topic for today is, “Someone I Know Who Is an Accepting Person.”

3 law: An agreeing either expressly or by conduct to the act or offer of another so that a contract is concluded and the parties become legally bound EXAMPLE: An offer is an open call to anyone wishing to accept the promise of the offeror and generally, is used for products and services. Acceptance occurs when an offeree agrees to be mutually bound to the terms of the contract by giving consideration, or something of value like money, to seal the deal.

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When in Doubt, Brush it Out! Makeup on its own is confusing, and then the makeup producers throw you twenty million different brushes.

Fan brush, powder brush, angled, blah blah blah. I’m here to help you clear up the confusion.

A fan brush is commonly used for contouring and highlighting. The fan brush is so thin at the edge that it makes a good thin line of contour or highlight.

Blending brushes are made for blending eyeshadows, hence the name. If there is a harsh line or two colors aren’t mixing, use the handy-dandy blending brush!

Foundation brushes are obviously used for foundation.

The brush is more condensed, so it moves the liquid or cream easily.

Another obvious one is a blush brush! It’s used to apply blush to the apples of your cheeks.

Full face brushes are made for powder application. It has a rather large end, so it gives a wide stroke of powder.

Small angled brushes are made to apply cream eyeliner. It has a small angled tip that allows the eyeliner to be thin and smooth!

Well, I hope these instructions have helped you in some way! I know brushes confused me when I started out.

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1 International Joke Day 7 Tell The Truth Day 8 Video Games Day 9 Sugar Cookie Day 11 Cheer Up The Lonely Day 15 Gummy Worm Day 20 Space Exploration Day 21 Junk Food Day 23 Ice Cream Day 24 Cousins Day 26 Uncle and Aunt Day 28 Milk Chocolate Day 29 Lasagna Day 30 National Cheesecake Day

September 1 No Rhyme or Reason Day 4 Eat an Extra Dessert Day 5 Cheese Pizza Day 6 Read a Book Day 12 Chocolate Milkshake Day 13 Positive Thinking Day

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The Solar Augus t 21, 2017 e s p i Ecl

The solar eclipse is when the moon “throws” its shadows on the earth. These shadows are also called imblum or totality. The time between eclipses varies because the rotation of the earth, moon, and sun changes the time between each eclipse.

Even if it’s cloudy outside, we will still feel it, and it will still get darker outside.

The only time you won’t actually see the eclipse is when the clouds look like it’s going to thunderstorm.

The last three eclipses did not pass over Missouri except once, and that was in 1979. My source stated that it was mostly in Canada and the Northern part of America. The last time it passed over Missouri was in 1918. The eclipse was over the Pacific Ocean and the Midwest.

The eclipse affects communities because of the people that come to see it.

It brings a lot of revenue to the state. It is exciting for Missourians because it doesn’t pass over Missouri that often. My source told me that for him it is an amazing sight and a must see. To him, he sees it as planetary history. The solar eclipse is an amazing thing to witness because it only happens in Missouri “once in a blue moon.” My source was Jamie Russell, and he is a retired storm chaser. He also does astronomy.

The next eclipse is on August 21, 2017. The eclipse will pass directly over Jefferson City, Missouri. It will start in Salem, Oregon and end in Charleston, North Carolina when it passes over the USA. My other source was Joshua Dishman. He is a 5th grader in the gifted program. You can ask him anything about the eclipses, and he can tell you everything about it.

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