Solution on Pg. 4
The spring day in 2020 began like any other for a mother who had just gotten off a Greyhound bus in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with her three children. In a sudden and terrifying act, a man grabbed her 2-year-old child. Demanding she surrender her other kids, he launched into a violent frenzy, striking the mother and those who dared to intervene. In a desperate bid for safety, the mother broke free and rushed her three children into a nearby convenience store. The store turned into a scene of chaos. Bystanders, armed with whatever was at hand — brooms, bottles — attempted to fend off the assailant. Their efforts proved insufficient as the aggressor relentlessly pursued the family into the store. Nearby, Canaan Bower, a 16-year-old high school wrestler, was fueling his truck when he heard piercing screams across the street. He drove to the store and ran inside. The scene that unfolded before him was chilling. There was blood on the ground, which meant the assailant might have a weapon, but there were also three children to protect. Using his wrestling training, which won him the District 3-5A championship in the heavyweight division, Bower quickly pinned the attacker. Others tried to help hold the attacker down, but Bower didn’t want anyone else hurt and knew he had the situation under control thanks to his training and size — half a foot taller and almost 100 pounds heavier than the attacker. He also knew there might be a weapon and needed to keep the attacker from accessing it. Bower kept the attacker pinned until the cops arrived. The man was later charged with battery, assault, child abuse, and kidnapping. There was no connection between the attacker and the mother. It was a random attack, and thankfully, Bower was there to stop it. His actions are a powerful reminder to parents and teenagers that heroism is not defined by age or stature but by the willingness to act in the face of adversity. Unfortunately, Bower was in a motorcycle accident two years later and died at the scene. Who knows what other wonderful things he would have accomplished? His memory and actions live on through his friends, family, and the mother and three children whose lives he saved. HOW A TEEN SAVED A MOM AND 3 CHILDREN
Sesame Garlic Ramen Inspired by TheSaltyMarshmallow.com
Ingredients
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2 6-oz packages of ramen noodles 2 tsp of sesame oil
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1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar
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2 tsp Sriracha
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Directions 1.
Cook the ramen noodles according to the instructions on the package. Toss the seasoning packet or save for another recipe. 2. Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat. 3. Add garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly so it doesn’t burn. 4. Remove pan from heat, whisk in soy sauce, brown sugar, and Sriracha until well combined. Feel free to add more heat or sweetness to taste. 5. Drain noodles and combine with sauce, tossing gently. 6. If desired, add your choice of cooked meat or tofu and mix thoroughly. 7. Garnish with green onions.
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