A group of motor coaches gathered for their traditional stay at Shady Oaks Campground, just east of Sidney, this past weekend.

Family of Motor Coach Association's (FMCA)  local chapter, Canadian Northern Lights, saw coaches ranging from decades-old models to high-dollar brand new versions grouped together in a section of the park usually reserved for them.

John Morrow is the national director for the Canadian Northern Lights chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association and says FMCA is a national organization in both Canada and the United States that gathers members who love to 'RV.'

"I've been with the group since 1984," says Morrow. "You had to get so many members to form a chapter, then you go from there and set up your association with FMCA. You would take in the major rallies at your pace. We've had summer rallies with as many as 7,600 coaches."

He notes their numbers for the overall organization have dwindled due to young people not jumping into motor coaches as much as in the past. He notes the club used to restrict membership to those with motor coaches, but they've since decided to allow all types of campers which have increased membership.

Morrow recounts their many stays at Shady Oaks.

"We've been coming here for about seven years I believe," continues Morrow. "George Jaeger lives close by, and he's just been great. As a matter of fact, where we are, they named this part Jaeger Park because we started utilizing it. As you can see, we've packed quite a few units here."