April 15, Pennywise – Castlegar, Slocan Valley

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Tending Campsites & Trails In the Columbia Basin, there’s no denying the presence of exceptional campsites and recreational trail networks, which are among the best in the province, if not the entire country. But what’s the secret behind their upkeep and management? It’s not by chance. The recreation crews formed through a partnership between Columbia Basin Trust and Recreation Sites and Trails BC are one of several such entities making a difference in the region. Here are some impressive figures: 116 recreation sites and trails overseen, seven outhouses Kaslo Concert Society Presents... Steve Cowan & Adam Cicchillitti Guitar Duo One of the world’s most decorated guitar duos of the new generation, Canadian guitarists Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan have set a benchmark in the world of classical guitar with their award-winning recordings, commissions of major orchestral works, and competition performances. Their impressive accolades include second prize at the 2023 and third prize at the 2021 international ensemble competition by the Guitar Foundation of America, arguably the world’s most prestigious guitar ensemble competition. Friday, Apr 19, 7pm – St Andrew’s United Church, Kaslo at Sunnyside, Willow Home Gallery Tickets: $25 and at the Door. School-aged children free when accompanied by an adult patron dug, 54 tables built, nine fire rings added, three kiosks put up, six entrance signs installed and nearly 200 kilometres of trail maintained and inspected, all in the Columbia Basin and all in the year 2023 alone. As user numbers increase annually, there’s been a growing need to improve and upkeep recreation sites and trails. There’s a huge demand to develop the skills of Basin residents through employment opportunities and specialized training—which this program also does. Over five years, the program has created 66 jobs in the Basin, covering four recreation districts and overseeing 557 recreation sites and trails. For the 2024 field season, the four crews will have three members each, creating 12 seasonal positions in the Basin. Crew members gain useful skills and leadership experiences that will forever come in handy, while also having fun camping and making friends. “The campout trips have been a highlight! Doing big crew cookouts, having crib and Yahtzee tournaments after a day of trail building was really fun,” says Dexter Gauthier, crew leader for the Cranbrook crew in 2023. Based out of Cranbrook, Nelson, Revelstoke and Invermere, crew members and leaders are hired for about four months of field work. Training has a strong emphasis on safety in an outdoor setting, such as the proper use of hand tools, trail building, first aid, two-way radio communications and wildlife safety. “Most of our crew members come from an environmental background, which means they’re very capable in the outdoors. Our training The Kaslo Golf Club wishes to extend Congratulations to Mona and Darryl on their retirement from the Husky Service Station. We appreciate the time you have been of assistance with our golf course needs over the years. We wish you all the best in your future. builds on the skills they already have,” says Eskelin. Once crews are trained, boots hit the ground. Following project lists developed by area recreation officers, and working alongside local clubs and volunteers, the crews undertake tasks that range from reconnaissance and scouting to tree planting, to the installation of much-needed infrastructure like bridges, boardwalks, and tent pads. Remote work is not uncommon with helicopters and boats often part of the commute. Crashing in a tent after a longday on the end of an axe or brush saw seemed like Club Med for the outdoor-loving bunch; dealing cribbage hands over the constant buzz of a mosquito swarm became commonplace as camaraderie blossomed amongst crew members. “The reward wasn’t just the view(s). To know that the work we did opened up a trail for the public to experience was the true reward and just part of what made it an unforgettable, skill-building, friendship-creating and life-changing season,” says Brennan Wittig, crew leader in Nelson in 2023. The 2024 season will see an even stronger focus on collaborative work between crew members. More concentrated training will encourage overall team building, which in turn will enable crews to partner effectively on larger projects. “Our crew members all have unique skillsets that we want to bring together on some cross-district work this year,” says Eskelin. “There are multiple benefits of having our crews work together, so we plan on making that happen more this season.” It’s an additional goal for an already-successful program. The program has garnered positive attention elsewhere in the province and is working as a blueprint to build off, with 16 other recreation districts having adopted its approach. “This program has allowed us to enable community vision. It’s been great to put our heads together and get some of these important projects complete,” says Eskelin. “We’re proud that the program has become a model.” Since 2021, the program has helped create 152 positions, with an additional 42 slated for the upcoming season. In addition, since 2020, recreation-focused organizations have developed, enhanced or maintained over 450 kilometres of trails in the region with Trust support. Columbia Basin Trust Discover 65 retiring or a reset..? For the last 28 months, Discover Sixty-Five has filled a niche by providing a local magazine for our West Kootenay Seniors and their caregivers. We have delighted in the project of finding interesting and valuable information to share and are forever grateful to our contributors... some of whom have been with us since day one... like Terese Bowors - Cannabis Corner, Emily Tucker IG Wealth and those who followed closely like Wendy Lacroix our Registered Retirement Coach, and Bruce LaCroix the Senior- Preneurship who encourages the imagination, and most recently Astrology with Angele Ortega. Our home Chef Annette Gallant shared many quick and easy recipes (and whose biscuits are still my favourite) until her garden called her away from the typrwriter. For a short while staff from Shoppers Drugmart Castlegar contributed and we had one or two submissions from T.H.E. Pharmacy (Castlegar/New Denver/Kaslo) along with our Fishing articles from Jones Boys Boats. It has been a rewarding experience compiling every issue for you because we feel our Seniors are very important members of our communities as do these advertisers who have supported us... Columbia Basin Trust, Emily Tucker IG Wealth, Buddys’ Place House of Cannabis Shop, AM Ford, Jones Boys Boats, Sixty-Five Teck Trail Operations Discover Kootenay Seniors Living To the community members who have agreed to interviews - and being on the cover - your participation has been the icing on the cake! We are a For Profit Business. After much consideration, looking at balance sheets and advertising support we are pausing on continuing with publication of Discover 65. As an alternative we are looking to do a feature insert in The Pennywise with a senior’s theme. 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