Rebuilding ... One playground at a time.In the fall of 2005, NRPA NRPA National Recreation and Park Association NRPA Natural Resources Protective Association (Staten Island, NY) NRPA Niagara Regional Police Association (Canada) NRPA National Rifle and Pistol Association member Curtis Stoddard took a journey to Sri Lanka Sri Lanka (srē läng`kə) [Sinhalese,=resplendent land], formerly Ceylon, ancient Taprobane, officially Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, island republic (2005 est. pop. to help locals complete new playgrounds for children in tsunami-ravaged areas. He brought his expertise, his compassion and luckily for us, his camera. Take a look at his trip to help and teach Sri Lankans This is a partial list of notable individuals from the island of Sri Lanka Actors/actresses
NRPA member Curtis Stoddard poses with children during new playground construction. Sri Lankan children pose on their newly built climber climb·er n. 1. One that climbs, especially a person who climbs mountains. 2. Sports A device, such as a crampon, used in mountain climbing. 3. A plant that climbs. 4. . Playground at a Time Locals learned to test for plumb using string. Concrete is passed relay style from the mixing area to the equipment. A builder enjoys his lunch. Locals drank from coconut shells which were then hollowed out and used as digging tools. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] |
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