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Favorite Ice Cream Flavors

Favorite Ice Cream Flavors By Jack Kartchner It’s finally summer, and with summer comes the heat. And what better way to cool off than with ice cream?! My family loves ice cream, maybe a little too much. I asked all of my siblings what their favorite flavors were, and I put in some of mine too. We like to get the brand Red Button, but any brand of ice cream hits the spot on a sunny day! I hope you enjoy these awesome ice cream flavors! -Watermelon Sherbet -Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough -Lemon Sherbet -Chocolate Moose Tracks -Mint Chocolate Chip -Huckleberry Pie -Fudge Tracks -Hunky Monkey -Sea Salt Caramel Pretzel -Triple Chocolate Chunk

8 Minute Memoir: Favorite Food

FAVORITE FOOD By Beau Nelson My favorite food is cheese it is so so so so so so so so so so so good and juicy. I love cheese with bread!!! My favorite kinds of cheese are mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese! What is your favorite kind of cheese? Here are foods that I like with cheese. Pizza,  Mac and cheese,  cheese toast,  Bagel with cheese,  pretzel roll with cheese,  Grilled cheese with pesto sauce,  quesadilla,  Cheese enchilada,  Sushi with cream cheese,  Egg and cheese sandwich,

Racial Equality

Racial Equality By Rose Kartchner           With the deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, it has brought to light racial inequalities and how we treat and view people of color. It’s encouraged people to learn more about different people, be involved, and think about how they treat others. Some people have shared on social media different resources that can help. Some people have signed petitions, and donated money to certain businesses.           However, as kids, sometimes it’s hard to know how we can help. I don’t even have a phone, for crying out loud. So how can kids (and adults) help racial inequality?           One idea that you can do to learn more is to ask your parents questions about different races and cultural events in history. And don’t just learn about Black people. Learn about Asians, Latinos, Native Americans, and any other race that you can think of. This can help you learn about different people’s histories, and what’s happening now in the world. It’s goo

Energy Bars

By Rose Kartchner Anyone can make these easy, quick, and delicious oatmeal energy bars. They make for a fun pretend baking show, or they can be done with the whole family. Either way, they taste amazing! Plus, this is a great way for parents to get their kids to like baking, because these don’t require an oven! They are super after-school snacks, and can be made a lot of ways, but I’m going to share the ones my family likes the most. If you want to find the other 6 recipes, you can go to Blessthismessplease.com. *If you have a family bigger than 4 people then you may want to double the recipe CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CHIP & PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BAR:  -1 cup dry oats -¼ cup peanut butter -¼ cup honey -½ cup mini or regular sized chocolate chips -dash of salt -½ teaspoon vanilla (optional) DOUBLE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL BALLS - 1 cup dry oats -¼ cup peanut butter -¼ cup honey -2 tablespoons cocoa powder -dash of salt -½ teaspoon vanilla (optional) In a medium bowl, add all

8 Minute Memoir: Sick

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By Scout Soelberg One day When I woke up I did not feel too good. I asked My mom to come and take my temperature. She took my temperature and said”103.3! You need to go to the Hospital.”My Mom carried me to the car. When we got there They took my temperature. It was 104.3! That is crazy! They put a cold Ice Pack on my forehead. It Felt so good. In a little bit it was not cold. They kept on bringing in ice packs. The next day my Temperature was normal which is 98.6. The end.

Author Bio - Jack Kartchner

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Jack Kartchner is 11 years old and lives in Utah. He is going into 6th grade next year. Jack’s favorite foods are cheese, mac and cheese, and mustard. He likes to play soccer, run ½ marathons, play with legos and marbles, and play Ultimate frisbee. When he grows up he wants to be a Lego set designer and a Physical Therapist. Jack’s favorite book genre is historical fiction, especially the ones about wars. He is very cool.

History Books for some Summer Reading

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History Books for some Summer Reading By Jack Kartchner If you are bored and are looking for something to read this summer you might want to consider some historical fiction books. Historical Fiction books are interesting because they tell you about things that happened in history but create a fun story with the characters they create. They are exciting because they help you imagine what it would be like to live at that time in history. Here are a few books I would recommend to get you started.   Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes: Johnny Tremain is about a boy who is a silversmith apprentice at the beginning of the revolutionary war. An accident changes his plans for the future but gets him involved with the Sons of Liberty and the events that start the Revolutionary War. This is a great historical fiction book about America at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith: Rifles for Watie follows the story of Jeff as he joins the Civil War o