Date: Wed, Dec 21st, 2011

Peterborough Examiner
Article by: Mike Davies - Examiner Sports Director

Wally Beavis Scholarship committee secretary Paul Ayotte, left, Wally Beavis Memorial Peewee Hockey Tournament director Shannon Lynch, family members Wanda Beavis and Dale Beavis, far right, get acquainted with recipients Andrew Dunford, Jody Schilling representing her son Jeff and Stuart Jamieson accepting for his brother Brad on Tuesday at Ricky’s All Day Grill on Monaghan Rd.

Date: Mon, Nov 14th, 2011

Peterborough Examiner
Article by: Ed Arnolds - People, Places, Opinions, etc.

Photo by: Clifford Skarstedt

Sharon Card thought she had taken her last breath last Sunday night at Ricky's All Day Grill on Monaghan at Lansdowne when a piece of food was caught in her throat.

"I couldn't breathe. Everything became a blur," she says.

Sharon was with five other women enjoying a meal when it happened. None of them knew how to save her.

One tried but nothing was working until "I saw a flash of white; my saving grace, my guardian angel, my second chance." Another customer had gone to the kitchen area to get help shouting, "A woman is choking, she needs help."

That flash of white Sharon saw was the uniform being worn by 26-year-old kitchen manager Adam Brand. He immediately put the lessons he learned last year through the St. John Ambulance CPR course to work.

Adam says, "I came out of the kitchen and went to the lounge area. I could tell she was choking. Her hands were around her throat, a woman was trying to help but I don't think she knew too much about what she was doing. I ran up the stairs and everything from the course just seemed to kick in."

He performed the Heimlich Manoeuvre while another staff member called 911.

"It just happened really fast. I got behind her. I had her face away and got in position. The first 10 times I pulled I was taking it easy. I remembered I could hurt people but after every couple of pulls I asked if we had got it and knew we hadn't. I pulled harder. Finally, she fell forward and it (a piece of steak) just came out. This all happened so fast it was unbelievable. I had never had to do it before and hadn't used the first aid training I took last year, it just kicked in. I think cooler heads prevailed. I was really happy that I could help and it felt good that I could help her out.

"The people there were super. The man who had yelled for help patted me on the back and the woman was super appreciative, she even brought me in a card.

Sharon says: "I wouldn't be talking with you today if it wasn't for him. He was fantastic."

"I was completely in shock even the next day. I'm still sore and I'm not complaining. Adam is my hero."

She wanted him to be recognized.

Meanwhile Barbara Cantello of the St. John Ambulance heard about the life saving and smiled. She knows how wonderful it feels to save someone's life because she has done it a few times. "It is a wonderful feeling."

She also knows how beneficial it is for people to know how to save someone's life that's what the St. John Ambulance people does offering courses in first aid and CPR among other things. It is the oldest charity in the world.

Sharon Card is alive today because Adam Brand took the course and Cindy Crowley of Ricky's made sure its staff was offered it. Most workplaces are required to have someone on board who has taken the course place. Ricky's has several employees and always one on shift who has their CPR certifications and Cindy Crowley says she wouldn't have it any other way. It is mandated by the province but Ricky's has made sure several people have taken the course. For example there were three employees on duty that night who had taken the CPR St. John Ambulance course.

For information on the courses for your workplace or yourself call 705 745-0331.

Date: Sun, Jul 10th, 2011

Ricky's All Day Grill in Peterborough has been selected as the BEST PLACE FOR BRUNCH by the readers of the Peterborough Examiner! The Examiner's Reader's Choice Award honours the leading businesses in each category in the Peterborough community. According to Cindy Crowley, General Manager and Franchisee of Ricky's in Peterborough, the credit goes to her team. "The culinary managers, the servers and hosts and the back-of-house cooks all believe in what we are doing, and it shows!"

Date: Sat, May 21st, 2011

Theme of artwork this year is A Sense of Time and Place

By Kennedy Gordon, Examiner Staff Writer

Hunter St. will soon boast a series of colourful canvas banners, conceived and created by the arts students of PCVS.

The annual banner project is part of an effort to get students' work out into the community, said teacher Cydnee Hosker.

"Our theme this year is A Sense of Time and Place," she said Tuesday.

Students took full-body photographs of themselves and others and created silhouettes, which were then filled with images that reflect who and where they are at this point in their lives, she said.

"It's about who they are as individuals," Hosker said.

Before the banners go up in June, the public will have a chance to see the young artists' work on display at four city spots: Ricky's All-Day Grill at Monaghan and Lansdowne, Natas Cafe on George St., The Cannery on Charlotte St. and the lobby of Showplace Peterborough.

"The art takes on a new life when it's taken out of the schools," Hosker said.

"The community has, generally, shown a lot of interest in what the students are doing."

Having art in public spaces opens the work up to more critique than students might experience in the classroom, she added.

"It's a taste of the real world and what people expect from art."

The four venues showcasing the art have been more than accommodating, Hosker said.

"We've been lucky to have such supportive local businesses."

Date: Sun, May 30th, 2010

By Galen Eagle, Examiner Staff Writer

Celebrating its flip to FM, 100.5 KRUZ flipped pancakes for its listeners Friday and raised a little cash for East Peterborough Lions Club yesterday morning.

The radio station hosted a pancake breakfast outside the station doors at the corner of King and George streets.

Pedestrians got a good meal, prepared by Ricky’s All Day Grill, in exchange for a donation to the club.

“It has been awesome. Traffic is busy as always on George St. on a Friday morning and we’re grateful for those who have come down to lend their support,” KRUZ promotion director Carey Walker said.

On-air KRUZ talent Mike Melnik and Fred Rapson were on hand to enjoy the meal and meet listeners.

Evelyn Johnson, fundraiser coordinator for the East Peterborough Lions Club, said it was a successful event.

Date: Wed, Jun 30th, 2010

By Sarah Deeth, Examiner Staff Writer

By the end of the summer the United Way of Peterborough and District plans to give at least 800 backpacks to pupils in need in the city and county.

The organization has launched its sixth annual Backpacks for Kids program.

For $2, people can help provide the backpacks, stuffed with school supplies, to pupils in need, said Michelle McGovarin, the agency's youth leadership co-ordinator.

The packs are for pupils from kindergarten to Grade 8, McGovarin said, and school supplies will reflect what's needed for each grade.

Last year the United Way gave out 750 packs in the city and county, she said.

A Billy Backpack paper cutout can be purchased at Ricky's All Day Grill on Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street and at LCBOs at Willowcreek Plaza and Sherbrooke Street.

Date: Sat, Feb 13th, 2010

By Fiona Isaacson, Examiner Staff Writer

Ricky's All Day Grill had some special employees last night.

Three children who have been assisted by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Peterborough helped out as servers.

The event was to help raise money for the organization's 33rd annual Bowl For Kids' Sake fundraiser Feb. 13.

This year's goal is $50,000. Ten per cent of all sales at the restaurant between 4 and 8 p. m. were donated to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters. The sales total wasn't available last night.

Big Brothers Big Sisters event coordinator Jess Doherty said Ricky's decided to get involved this year.

She said two girls, 10 and 14, and a 10-year-old boy helped take orders, clear tables and pour pop drinks.

"They loved it," Doherty said.

"They were really excited to get a dollar," when they got a tip.

Ricky's server Jennifer Davis was paired with the two girls. She said all three children were professional and even had their own pen and paper to take orders.

"They did fantastic. They were so excited. They really wanted to put 100 per cent into wanting to do anything," she said.

"They had good customer service for such little ones."

Doherty said organizers still need teams to sign up for this year's Bowl for Kids' Sake.

Teams of four can enter up until the day of the event.

Bowl for Kids' Sake will take place at Bowlerama in the Brookdale Plaza on Chemong Road.

For more information or to sign up, call Doherty at 743-6100 ext. 2, or email jessika.doherty@cogeco.ca

NOTE: Big Brothers and Big Sisters is a mentorship program that matches volunteers with children. Mentors help children develop social skills and friendships.

Date: Sun, May 30th, 2010

Ricky's All Day Grill in Peterborough is hosting a gala benefit for Cody Caldwell, the Peterborough man paralyzed in a diving accident in Alberta this summer.

The event takes place Monday from 8 to 11 p. m. at the Lansdowne Street West restaurant.

Restaurant co-owner Cindy Crowley said the gala will feature a variety of beer and wine along with appetizers made by My Kitchen Catering, which are not on the regular Ricky's menu.

Danny Bronson will provide musical entertainment for the guests.

Tickets cost $150 per couple or $85 per person and all proceeds will go to the Caldwell family, Crowley said.

Ricky's will close at 6 p. m. Monday to prepare for the event.