A16 TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 MAPLE RIDGE AND PITT MEADOWS TIMES
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Brayden Grozdanich, three, smiled while aboard his adapted tricycle, while representatives from McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd. presented a $15,000 grant to the Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre.
Big wheels keep on turning thanks to program TROY LANDREVILLE editorial@mrtimes.com Brayden Grozdanich has his own shiny set of wheels to ride on, thanks to an innovative program offered by the Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre (RMCDC). Brayden, 3, has a blast buzzing around on a modified tricycle loaned to him by the
centre as part of its Adapted Bicycle Program. When Brayden outgrows the bike, it will be handed down to another child of his current size. “He loves to ride his bike,” Brayden’s mom Toni said. “All he wants to do is ride his bike and blast through puddles.” Brayden is a beneficiary of the program, which received a financial shot in the arm Tues-
day morning from McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd. McDonald’s representatives Angena Kumar, Robbin McManne, and Darren Harper presented a cheque for $15,000 to the RMCDC. The grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities will support the centre’s adapted bikes and toys program, as well as child literacy.
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The Chief Scout’s Award is the highest award which can be achieved at the Scout level. This year’s local recipients are Andrew Pengelly, Brandon Champagne, Clayton Jensen, Derrick Tam, Jaime Whitford, Leonie Uriel, Liam Kent, and Matthew Piton. Peter Tam, the retired Area Commissioner, said, “what is exceptional about these kids is that they put a lot of time in community services.” They have volunteered with many local organizations, including Alouette River Management Society and the recycling society. Tam said, “these are the kids that have done more than their share.”
YOU’RE INVITED: STAVE FALLS AND RUSKIN PROJECT UPDATE BC Hydro is upgrading its facilities at Stave Falls and Ruskin for improved safety and reliability. ! The work at Stave Falls will require road and lane closures starting in August. ! More work is scheduled for Stave Falls in 2011 through 2012. ! The Ruskin Dam and Powerhouse Upgrade Project is tentatively scheduled for 2012–2017.
DATE:
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
TIME:
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Refreshments and informal discussion 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Presentation: Stave Falls and Ruskin Projects 8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Informal discussion continues
LOCATION:
Stave Falls Visitor Centre 31338 Dewdney Trunk Road, Mission
2342
Join us to learn more about these projects in your community. You’re invited to ask questions and raise any concerns. Your feedback is important to us.
For more information about the meeting, please call the Lower Mainland Project Line 1 800 663 1377 or email us at lmsc.communityrelations@bchydro.com.
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