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Dear Boomer, What is the theme this year? Your friend, A.B.

Good question, A.B.! Being a monthly newspaper for kids, classrooms and families, we have monthly themes. And starting with the new year, our fi rst issue is all about the Arizona SciTech Festival and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). This huge, statewide STEM celebration kicks off this month at the world famous Barrett-Jackson classic car auction at WestWorld in Scottsdale (see page 3). And there are more than 2,000 SciTech events, both in-person and online, for young and old and everyone in between. The AZ SciTech pullout program is in the middle of this paper!

Your buddy, Boomer Bear Hi, Boomer, I do think it is necessary to send astronauts to explore things out in space, and possibly contrast them to things on Earth. Yours truly, J.R. Dear Boomer, I am super busy these days from all the work I’ve been doing. Your friend, A.V. Hang in there, A.V.! A lot of adults forget just how busy and stressful a kid’s or young adult’s life can be. It’s good to talk about matters like this, get enough rest and enjoy just having some free or down time. Have a happy 2023, Boomer Bear

Boomer Bear, When it comes to special events, I would like to cover the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and take pictures! Your Young Reporter, N.M.

Hey, Boomer! Happy New Year!!! See ya, V.O.

Happy New Year to You, Too, V.O.! How has it been for you and your family so far? Have you set any goals or New Year’s resolutions for yourself? Make it a fabulous year, Boomer Bear I agree, J.R.! There’s so much to learn about and explore out in space that may help us understand our home world and our origins. NASA’s Artemis program to take us back to the moon is a big step in humans reaching Mars.

To infi nity…& beyond! Boomer Bear Great choice, N.M.!

Bear Essential News and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show have worked together longer than I can remember. It happens Feb. 9–12 at the TCC this year and is called “Silica—Agates and Opals and Quartz, Oh My!” I love the Junior Education Area activities and free minerals. Your friend, Boomer Bear Hello, Mr. Boomer! When it comes to science or technology topics, I’m really interested in DNA and the human body. Yours truly, M.H.

Wow, M.H., what a great fi eld! Imagine learning about genetics and how your body works (and when things don’t work so well). You could be well on your way to a fascinating or challenging career that you love—and one that could potentially help so many other people. Follow your dreams! Boomer Bear

Hi, Boomer Bear! y New Year’s Resolution when it comes to school is to start writing. Yours truly, D.K. Sounds like a plan, D.K. Writing is a great way to grow, whether you keep a journal or diary, write poetry, book reviews or essays. You can also write for this newspaper as a Young Reporter! Kids in grades 2 thru 8 are welcome to join my free program. Just print and mail in the sign-up form at BearEssentialNews.com. Writers are winners! Boomer Bear

Dear Boomer, Who are your friends? Your friend, A.B.

Interesting question, A.B. Over the years working here at Bear Essential News, I’ve made a ton of friends like you through my “Letters to Boomer” column, so keep those letters coming! Your buddy, Boomer Bear

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