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The Journal Tuesday, July 24, 2012
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Local First Nations adventure camp a big hit with youth Three solid days of outdoor adventure and great role models create lasting memories for local youth Three days of perfect Lytton weather and adrenaline-filled adventure left smiling faces on local youth last week. Fifteen of Lytton’s First Nations Youth, Kumsheen River-Guides Sam and Mike, and RCMP chaperones Jay, Troy, and Mike, spent three full-days enjoying mountain biking, rock climbing and whitewater rafting last week. When back at the resort, everyone enjoyed hearty meals prepared by French Chef Philippe in Kumsheen’s fine dining Restaurant, and all of the local youth stayed in Teepees at the resort – girls and guys separated. In the evenings, they stayed busy with games of “man-hunt”, volleyball and disc golf and local storyteller Buster Adams regaled everyone with First Nations tales around the campfire one evening. Sam Gandossi, one of Kumsheen’s River Guides and the girl chaperone for the camp, described her favourite part of the camp as “seeing the local kids get outside of their comfort zones by encouraging one another and by working as a team.” The male chaperone for the First Nations Teen Camp was Lytton’s own Mike Lightfoot, who completed his raft guide training this spring and is now a licensed raft guide. Mike really enjoyed showing the local kids what is available for adventure, right here intheir-own backyard. “This area has got some of the best whitewater rafting in North America, the mountain biking is awesome around here, and there’s good rock climbing too. There
are a lot of outdoor activities for local kids to enjoy; nobody need be bored around here”, said Lightfoot. There was one “wipeout” during the mountain biking section of the camp, and Donald “JR” Jackson got some major roadrash. Local First Nations RCMP member Mike Sallis, who was acting as one of the chaperones on the biking day, later commented about the incident. “I’ve seen a lot of groups dealing with incidents like this, and I can say, “this group immediately came together, helped out, and was respectful and caring. Sam, Mike, and Troy, the three Kumsheen guides, all did a spot-on job of helping out and looking after Donald after the wipeout.” Braden Fandrich, organizer of the camp,
was appreciative of the sponsors and organizers of the threeday event. “This camp wouldn’t have happened without help from Sherry and Ramona at the ShchEmamee.tkt Project, the local Indian Bands (Lytton First Nations, Skuppah, and Kanaka) and the RCMP Aboriginal Policing. They all sponsored youth and made it a free camp for the kids who attended (Kumsheen also sponsored a youth)” he said. This is the first of three Adventure Camps offered by Kumsheen this year. A second First Nations camp is slated for July 25–27, and a Teen Raft Guide Camp begins on July 29. For information, please call the Kumsheen resort at 250 455 2296 or 1 800 663 6667. Submitted
Community Volunteer Groups The Royal Canadian Legion #113 301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625
South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society 601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 250-453-9656
Ashcroft and District Fall Fair Contact Person: Janna 250-457-6614 Contact Person: Jessica 250-453-2352
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Sage & Sand Pony Club District Commissioner: Sandy Agatiello sageandsandspc@hotmail.com
Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club Contact Person: Denise Fiddick Phone 250-453-9547
Desert Spokes Cycle Society Phone 250-457-9348
Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341
St. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 501 Brink Street Tel: 250-453-9909 or 250-453-2053 - All Welcome
Ducks Unlimited Canada Ashcroft/Cache Creek Volunteer Chapter Phone 250-374-8307
Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association Phone: 250-457-9390
Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department
Ashcroft and Masonic Lodge Zarthan Lodge No#105
Phone 250-453-2233
Contact Person: Fred Dewick
Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Phone 250-453-2415
Ashcroft & District Tennis Association Contact Person: Maria Russell Martin Phone 250-453-9391
Phone 250-457-9967
South Cariboo Sportsmen Assc. #3366 Attn: Marian Pitt, Box 341, Ashcroft BC V0K 1A0
Ashcroft & District Lions Club Contact Person: Lion Vivian Phone 250-453-9077
Soccer Association Contact: Sandi Harry
Phone 250-457-9366
Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Assc. Rock climbing and rafting with Kumsheen guides were part of a three-day youth camp in Lytton.
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER POSITION Serving clients of the Ashcroft, Cache Creek & Clinton areas To assist families and individuals in identifying issues, exploring options, problem solving and goal setting. Be a part of the solution. DUTIES include, but not limited to: * short term client consultation based on self-referrals and referrals from community and government agencies * liaison with and referring clients to community and government agencies * being a group facilitator QUALIFICATIONS: * be confidential * strong oral and written skills * experience in working with individuals and families * post-secondary education * successfully pass and maintain a Criminal Record Check * have a vehicle and hold a valid B.C. Driver’s License
601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9762
The Ashcroft & District Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store
Minor Hockey Association Contact: Lisa Tegart Phone 250-453-9881 Email: lisamteg@hotmail.com
601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9944
Historic Hat Creek Ranch
Royal Canadian Sea Cadet
Contact: Jack Jeyes
Contact Person: SLt. Curran 250-453-2082 Patty Newman, Navy League President 250-457-9575 Email: admin@347avenger.ca
Kinsmen Club of South Cariboo
Ashcroft Communities in Bloom Contact Persons: Andrea Walker 250-453-9402 or Marijke Stott 250-453-0050
Phone 250-453-2259
Contact Person: Dave 250-453-9062
Cache Creek Recreation Society Contact Person: Jackie
Phone 250-457-9122
Taoist Tai Chi Contact Person: Danita Howard Phone 250-453-9907 e-mail: dangre@telus.net
Ashcroft Royal Purple Phone 250-457-9122
Ashcroft Hospice Program
Bridging to Literacy
Shirley 250-453-9202 or Marijke 250-453-0050
Contact Person: Ann Belcham 250-453-9417
Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society Contact Person: Jessica 250.453.2352 or Nadine 450.453.9100
Canadian Red Cross - Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.)
The “Purpose of Sunday” Car Club President: Tom Lowe 240-457-6564
SCI Thompson River, B.C. Chapter Ken Brown - Phone: 250-453-9415
Ashcroft Hospital - 250-453-2244 Closing Date: Starting Date: Hours: Wages/Benefits:
Monday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. To be discussed 35 hours a week Will depend on experience and education
Submit resume to: South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society Box 603, Ashcroft, B. C., V0K 1A0 Attn. Denise Fiddick, Executive Director For more information please phone Denise at 250-453-9656
Desert Bells Handbell Choir Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119
Ashcroft Yoga Group Call Marijke - Phone: 250-453-0050
Sage Sound Singers Adult Community Choir Michelle Reid 250-457-9676
Second Time Around
Cache Creek Beautification Society
Cache Creek Communities in Bloom Committee Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119
(and Farmers Market) Judy Davison 250-457-6693
201 Railway Ave., Ashcroft BC Val Martin 250-457-3080