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Publisher’s Note
Summer Memories...
As summer comes to an end, I hope you made lots of memories this summer. I have enjoyed making memories with my family from spending a week in Branson. Walking and shopping at the Branson Landing. Spending several days at Silver Dollar City and enjoyed a cruise on Table Rock Lake. Enjoying new restaurants throughout Missouri. A secret restaurant we found in Warsaw, Missouri, “Common Ground” is worth the trip. Enjoyed fishing on Lake of the Ozarks and making memories with my son. Had fun at Summer Cruise night with my dad and family. Walking the strip at Bagnell Dam with my daughter, son-inlaw and grandchildren and stopping for lunch at Tucker’s Shuckers. Taking in county and state fairs with my family and so much more.
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It was a summer of Celebrating what we LOVE about Missouri and most of all making memories with my family. These are memories I will treasure forever.
As summer comes to an end and school has started back up it’s a new season to make more memories. There is so many places in Missouri to make memories, I hope you will take some time this Fall and enjoy all that Missouri has to offer.
Thank you for picking up the September issue featuring Miss Teen USA 2017, back to school fashion, Fall recipes, Just(in) Memory Jewelry, Missouri Farm Wives, Missouri’s Best and so much more.
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Miss Missouri Teen USA Sophia Dominguez-Heithoff, 17, freshman at the University of Kansas, was picked by a handful of judges after a series of events including an interview, an evening gown presentation and an athletic wear competition.
Dominguez-Heithoff beat out 50 other contestants representing 49 other states plus the District of Columbia.
She shared one of her biggest accomplishments with the judges, which was lobbying the Missouri Legislature on issues related to supporting people with disabilities.
Miss Missouri Teen USA Sophia Dominguez-Heithoff dazzled the crowd and claimed the title of Miss Teen USA 2017.
An interview with Sophia Dominguez-Heithoff
Missouri Magazine: Please tell us about yourself. Sophia: I’m so proud to be born and raised in Missouri. I’m a hard worker, in and out of school, allowing me to graduate early and receive the Girls Scouts Gold Award. I dedicate a lot of my time to organizations that support people who have disabilities and also worked alongside Missouri state legislators to create policies that provide them with the best quality care. I just began my first week at the University of Kansas and plan to pursue a degree in Political Science and Ethics. I’m so excited to finally be on campus and meet new people! Missouri Magazine: What do you like to do in your free time? Sophia: In my free time, I am an avid reader, specifically nonfiction books including American and World history. I also love to support our Kansas City sports teams!
Missouri Magazine: What’s next for you, where would you like to go in your career? Sophia: For now, I plan to obtain my 4-year degree in Political Science and Ethics and eventually purse a law career to help influence public policy.
Missouri Magazine: What inspired you to compete in your first pageant? Sophia: Pageants give me an opportunity to share the many positives facets of being a woman. Women need to have a strong voice on relevant issues and I needed to be heard on my passion for issues on justice and inclusion. I learned at an early age that adults with developmental disabilities have a very difficult life and I want to work to improve their conditions.
Missouri Magazine: Tell us about the Miss Missouri Teen USA competition. Sophia: I was encouraged to enter Miss Missouri Teen USA by a middle school teacher and by the current Miss Missouri USA. With the strong support I received from my parents, I felt confident to compete. The contestants I met were wonderful young women, and it led to many life-long friendships. I am so fortunate and honored to represent my state as Miss Teen USA.
Missouri Magazine: Tell us about Miss Teen USA competition. Sophia: I became very close to all of the young women competing in Miss Teen USA and it was easy because we all had a common ground – a passion to use our platform to give back. The days leading up to the competition consisted of long hours at events, shoots, and rehearsals. I couldn’t believe at the end of the show that I was hand and hand with Vanessa, Miss Oregon Teen USA. When I heard ‘Missouri’, I was in complete shock and was immediately overwhelmed with love and support. I still think about that moment in disbelief.
Missouri Magazine: What evening gown did you choose for the Miss Teen USA competition? Sophia: I competed in a silk, peacock blue Sherri Hill evening gown.
Missouri Magazie: What was your interview question for Miss Teen USA? Sophia: During the interview portion of the competition, I was asked about the Girl Scouts Gold Award and what leadership values I displayed.
Missouri Magazine: What does it mean to you to represent Teens across America? Sophia: It’s an honor to represent all teens across the US. I plan to spread a message of inclusion, and hope that other teens can join in on the action.
Missouri Magazine: How has participating in Miss Teen USA changed your life? Sophia: It has been an incredible experience so far, and I still have so much more to look forward to. The first week after I was crowned, I hopped on a flight to New York City to begin my media tour. It was an exciting experience and opportunity to engage with people about who I am and what my goals are. A state of normality returned, but I look forward to an exciting year as both Miss Teen USA and a college freshman.
Missouri Magazine: What appearances do you plan to make as Miss Teen USA? Sophia: I plan to be the voice for adults with developmental disabilities and to support the charitable organizations in my region and beyond.
Missouri Magazine: Tell us about your road to Miss Teen USA? Sophia: My road to Miss Teen USA has been nothing but an encouraging experience from my friends and family. As Miss Missouri Teen USA, I wanted to make sure that my state was proud of me and the challenge is greater now that I represent the nation.
Missouri Magazine: What was the most challenging aspect of the Miss Teen USA competition? Sophia: Balancing life has been the most challenging aspect. It’s easy to get pulled in many directions, but in the end you must be true to yourself.
Sophia: Having the title Miss Teen USA means that you must set goals. You must be grounded and have big dreams for your community. The crown is symbol of womanhood and the brilliant ideas that women have. To me it means to do good, cherish the small things and celebrate every day.
Missouri Magazine: Do you have a personal quote you live by? Sophia: Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Missouri Magazine: What’s a typical day for you? Sophia: A typical day for me is classes, reading and more reading. I’m living the college student life now and since I’ve arrived, I’ve called my family every day and met many new friends. So far, I love the college experience!
Missouri Magazine: What kind of legacy would you like to leave behind? Sophia: I want to leave a legacy that celebrates people because I believe that everyone brings a gift to friendship.
Missouri Magazine: What advice can you give teens who are intimidated by all the glam on social media and struggle with self confidence? Sophia: My advice to teens that struggle with selfconfidence: Be yourself, be truthful and be a good friend.
Missouri Magazine: How can fans follow you? Sophia: You can follow my journey as Miss Teen USA on Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter and Instagram at @MissTeenUSA.
Missouri Magazine: Anything else you would like to share? Sophia: I am excited to be in this role and I look forward to making a difference!
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The World’s Fastest, Steeptest, & Tallest Spinning Roller Coaster
The Story
A young scientist, inventor and clockmaker by trade, Charles Henry lives in Silver Dollar City with his wife, Anna, and their only daughter, nine-year-old Emmaline. Charles is enthralled with the incredible works of visionary and adventurer, Jules Verne. The author of such incredible tales including Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days, captures the imagination of many during the late 19th century, including Charles and his young protégé. Most townsfolk think of Charles as a dreamer, with strange notions they don’t quite understand. But they humor his fantastical ideas, as deep down, even though they won't always admit it, they wonder whether it all might be possible. Emmaline, on the other hand, doesn’t wonder, she knows it’s possible as her dad teaches her everyday people can do amazing things. Charles insists dreaming is important, but you have to do something about those dreams to make a difference. In fact, he and Emmaline often repeat a mantra as they work side by side—
”Dream Big. Do Good.“
Charles is particularly enthralled with the idea of speed, time and flight. He is determined to build a machine that defies time. Today, he and Emmaline invite the most intrepid townspeople to take flight in his most current prototype, taking riders on a fast and whirling tour which leaves them wondering if time is moving forwards or backwards!
CONSTRUCTION
flips them upside down three times and vaults them at hair-raising speeds, all while whirling through the skies!
The Facts
FASTEST, STEEPEST & TALLEST
COMPLETE-CIRCUIT SPINNING COASTER IN THE WORLD • FASTEST: 50.3 miles per hour 360° Spinning Vehicles with Magnetic Spin Control1 • STEEPEST: 10-story, 90° Vertical Drop • TALLEST: 100 feet tall, custom designed for mountainous terrain FIRST and ONLY with THREE INVERSIONS –
A Dive Loop, a Vertical Loop and a Zero-G Roll FIRST and ONLY with a VERTICAL LOOP – A 95-foot tall loop FIRST and ONLY DOUBLE LAUNCH – 0 to 47 mph in 3 seconds; 30 to 45 mph in 3.5 seconds
INVESTMENT
$26 Million
TRACK LENGTH
More than half a mile - 3,020 feet INVERSIONS THREE - Most Inversions EVER on a Spinning Coaster (one Dive Loop, one Zero-G Roll and one Vertical Loop—first and only in the world) LAUNCH ELEMENTS Two Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM) Launches (one horizontal and one inclined)
RIDE DURATION VEHICLES/TRAINS
SEAT/RESTRAINT
1 minute 57 seconds (Dispatch to stop & unload) 360° Spinning Vehicles with adjustable magnetic spin control Total of 3 trains carrying 16 passengers (2 per row; 2 rows per vehicle; 4 vehicles per train) Individual Lap Bar Restraint (Class 5) MINIMUM RIDER HEIGHT 51" MANUFACTURER MACK Rides GmbH & Co KG, Waldkirch, Germany (founded 1780, 8 generations family-owned)
Commitment to the Environment: Time Traveler was designed to utilize and preserve the natural landscape, with two or more trees planted for every one removed during construction. Plans for the entire area have been created minimizing the impact on trees, including location of track and structure, buildings and walkways.
Prepare to embark on the ride of a century as Time Traveler launches adventurers twice, flips them upside down three times and vaults them at hair-raising speeds, all while whirling through the skies!
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10-Story, 90° Vertical Drop 3 Dive Loop 5 Vertical Loop – 95 Feet Tall
Time Traveler is the FIRST AND ONLY SPINNING
COASTER in world with 3 INVERSIONS AND is the FIRST AND ONLY with a VERTICAL LOOP 4(95 feet tall). Double Launch: First –
Zero to 47 mph in 3 seconds Second –30 to 45 mph in 3.5 seconds
DIVE LOOP: A dive loop is a type of inversion where the track twists upwards and to the side and then dives toward the ground in a half-vertical loop. Its inspiration comes from a stunt plane maneuver.
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THE THRILL
Zero-G Roll
VERTICAL LOOP: The vertical loop is the most basic of roller coaster inversions. Specifically, the loop refers to a continuously upward-sloping section of track that eventually results in a complete 360 degree circle. At the top-most piece of the loop, riders are completely inverted. Typically, these loops are not actually "circles" but more of a teardrop shape, with the top of the loop being a tighter arc. This shape makes the loop more comfortable for riders than a true circle shape.
ZERO-G ROLL: A zero-gravity roll or zero-g roll is an inversion where the track twists 360 degrees as it rises and falls in elevation, usually at the crest of a hill. The element gets its name from the weightless effect of zero g-force that a rider experiences during the inversion.
