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Student Athlete of the Week: St. Martin's Promise Parlett
SUMMARY: Promise Parlette, an undefeated female wrestler from St. Martin High School and two-time state champion, defies odds with her inspiring journey. Despite having autism, she views it as her superpower, channeling her bottled emotions into wrestling. Her coach highlights her focus and ability to thrive in the chaos of the sport. Parlette believes wrestling provides her with quiet, allowing her to concentrate amidst life’s noise. As a leader of her team, she emphasizes teamwork and personal growth. Her story inspires many, including young girls, to embrace their strengths and overcome obstacles, encouraging others with autism to pursue their dreams.
Student Athlete of the Week: St. Martin’s Promise Parlett.
SUMMARY: During Carnival season, local bakers Rebecca Odo and Renee Laurer discuss their king cakes and an upcoming community event on the 23rd, benefiting Fishing Ministries and a local food pantry. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods or monetary donations. The event will feature around 12 participants and expects approximately 200 people, offering a chance to taste and vote for favorite cakes in a People’s Choice Award format. Sugar Pop Bakery is set to bring several varieties, including traditional and filled options, showcasing their popular cinnamon cream cheese and strawberry cream cheese cakes.
We are in the midst of Carnival season here on the Coast and king cakes are selling off the shelves.
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SUMMARY: Nikki Williams from Elijah’s Closet discusses the organization’s mission to support children in foster care by providing free essential goods such as clothing, shoes, and beds. Partnering with local agencies and social workers, they assist about five children per day, totaling over 1,800 children last year. Volunteers are crucial to the operation, with opportunities for weekday shifts. Elijah’s Closet is also hosting a yard sale to raise funds for overhead costs, and plans to open a small thrift store to further support its mission. Nikki emphasizes the importance of community involvement and support.
SUMMARY: In a lively discussion about National Soup Month, two hosts share their favorite soups. One presents a minestrone made with carrots, zucchini, and diced tomatoes, enriched with Italian herbs, garlic, and topped with Parmesan cheese. The second host introduces a new Italian pastina soup featuring blended vegetables like onions, celery, and carrots cooked in chicken broth, finished with pasta and Parmesan. They enthusiastically highlight the comforting nature of soup during cold weather, emphasizing its soul-warming properties. Both agree that soup serves as a perfect meal for any time of day, even breakfast, and share a light-hearted exchange about their creations.
The GMM team shares their favorite soup recipes
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