Amazon driver makes the sweetest delivery. While delivering, Wilmar noticed an older woman wandering around on the street. Because of her age and the fact that she was alone, he knew something wasn’t right. “I was delivering and I saw this older lady walking by,” Wimar said. “She waved at me, which isn’t an odd occurrence, people wave at you all the time as an Amazon driver. But she was waving at me like something happened.” LIFT YOUR SPIRITS Through Acts of Service for the Community
NO-FUSS CHICKEN SOUP
Fall is almost here, so it’s time to break out the soup! Your family is sure to love this recipe — it’s a classic.
Ingredients
• 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 3 carrots, sliced • 3 celery ribs, sliced • 2 chicken bouillon cubes • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp pepper • 4 cups chicken broth • 4 cups water • 1 1/4 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs • Salt, to taste
Grandma Gigi — a 92-year-old with Alzheimer’s disease — had wandered away from home.
Wilmar’s instinct kicked in, and immediately stopped his van to check on her. Thankfully, she was wearing her medical alert bracelet, and Wimar saw that she lived nearby. After contacting her granddaughter, Wilmar was able to drive Gigi back home. The granddaughter, Karen, expressed her gratitude to Wilmar for looking out for her grandmother. “I felt that Wilmar went above and beyond,” Karen said. “I think it’s very important that the community looks out for one another,” Wilmar explained. “If something happens, see something, say something. You just wanna make sure that your neighbors are safe, and everybody’s happy. It benefits all as long as we’re all contributing.” Class builds bus shelter for wheelchair-bound student. A high school construction class has quietly worked on charitable projects to benefit their community for more than two decades. But that changed when a dozen students banded together to build a bus shelter for Ryder, an elementary student who is wheelchair-bound. His father, Tim, was searching for a solution to shelter Ryder from the harsh weather while he waited at the bus stop. A Facebook post caught the attention of a local guidance counselor, who forwarded it to Tim and suggested he reach out to Dan McKena. The students got to work, and the end result was an ADA- compliant hut perfect for Ryder. Tim was blown away by the outpouring of support from the students and the community. “[It] makes loading and unloading on the bus flawless,” Tim said. “The size is perfect … we are able to be inside with him. Ryder can be anxious, so having one of us with him is so important.” By incorporating these types of projects, “not only are they learning to use the tools and equipment, but they’re also learning how to be a part of their community,” McKena said.
Directions
1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and celery, then sauté for 1 more minute. 2. Add the bouillon, parsley, pepper, chicken broth, and water. Stir, then add the chicken thighs. 3. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 30 minutes. Stir, cover, and simmer for 15 more minutes. 4. Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Shred the meat and add it back to the soup. Discard the bones. 5. Stir, salt, and serve!
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