Sunnybrae Bib le Camp You have to meet Tim Paquette.

As Director of the Sunnybrae Bible Camp, he is the driving force behind a very successful 2015 camping

season. After welcoming 200 campers in their best week of the summer, Paquette and the 100 staff are now taking a break. But not before they say thank you to the community. Go down to

the Camp on Sept 23 and enjoy the open house. The camp sits on 40+/- acres on the shore of the Salmon Arm of Shuswap Lake, snuggled in at the foot of Bastion Mountain. The camp has always been run by the Interior Churches of the Fellowship Baptist Convention, which has currently 18 member churches. It has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1940. Dr. George Dawe, one of the founding fathers, stated there was ‘no money, no equipment and no land - just a vision”. That vision, magnified many times, continues under current Camp Director, Tim Paquette. With a budget of $1.2 million, he is charged with running the camp. His experience comes from churches in Osoyoos, Vernon and Clearwater. He lives on site, with his wife and his three children. He’s a strong proponent of mixing with the local community. Sixty per cent of the campers come from the Interior Churches and forty per cent are local. Paquette is in his third year as Director and is extremely proud of continued development since the first camp 75 years ago. What started as a few campers sleeping on the ground and washing dishes in the lake has progressed upwards to current levels. As well, there is a flood of 450 children in for the long weekend in May and school groups coming in May and June for their reward camping trip. Paquette says ‘...kids lives are changed. They are 8 to 18. They are taken out of their normal routine and dropped in here and leave changed....'. There is no shortage of physical activities. Campers can pick from archery, canoeing, volleyball, horsemanship and rock climbing. Older campers can dabble in photography, hiking and woodworking. Paquette says so many people have developed a lifelong attachment to Sunnybrae.They started as campers

September Line-Up *Friday(s) 10:00am........Bev’s Hiking Group, carpool Meet SLE Golf Club park.lot *Thursdays 10:00am........Shuswap Needle Arts Guild (1st & 3rd) Sunnybrae Seniors' Centre *Fri.-Sun. 11th-13th.......Salmon Arm Fall Fair *Sat.Sept.12 8-3 pm..........White Post Swap Meet *Sat.Sept.19 9-2pm...........Junk in the Trunk Sale,Carlin Hall (New reservations contact: Marcha, 250-835-8587) *Sat. Sept.19 8-11am.........Country Breakfast, Sunnybrae Snr.Centre dinner $8 (kids $4) *Sun.Sept.20 10:00am.........35th annual Terry Fox Run (Registration 8:30-10am, Blackburn Park)

To advertise your event free call 250 835 8580 or

e-mail: sunnybrae@mail.com but have worked as teenagers, through all the junior levels of leadership training, and are now middle-aged to senior leaders, still wanting to contribute. To fully utilize this resource, the Director intends to pursue an off-site adventure camp in 2016. These one week off-site camps would, potentially, be staffed by this group of experienced staff. The campers would gather for one night at the Bible Camp and head out the next morning for their week in the bush. The Bible Camp changed for the better when the Millar College of the Bible Campus came on board and added a whole new dimension. The divinity students take advantage of the facility September to April. Tappen-Sunnybrae benefits because, as a part of their service mandate, they do community work. Many of the students are volunteers on the Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department . Go to the Open House (see below) and see other ways the college and the community can work together.

Meet Tim Paquette and the staff Sunnybrae  Bible  Camp  

End  of  Summer  Open  House  Wednesday,    September  23,    7  to  9  PM  

Free Tappen CO-OP ice cream .............. SC 1

The  Arts District Salmon Arm Art Gallery

Showing in September: I visited the current exhibit at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery which I spoke of in last month's Sunnybrae Citizen. It is created by internationally renowned artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller titled 'Experiment in F# Minor and Muriel Lake Incident'. If you wish to have a truly unique creative experience, I highly recommend visiting the exhibit. The 'Experiment in F# Minor' uses a multitude of speakers to create music and sounds in response to shadows as the viewer moves about the room. Fascinating! 'Muriel Lake Incident' directs the viewer to peer into a large funnel shaped object to listen and observe a short theatrical performance that will surely captivate your imagination. The show continues until September 19, 2015. And in October: 'The Knitted Tree. A community sculpture installation'. Come to see a towering tree, which has been created by many members of the community, with swatches that have been knit, felted, corked, etc., and then attached together on supports so as to create a tree in the centre of the gallery. Many of the root pieces are 24 feet long! All colours and shapes ... and much fun ... went into making the swatches. The show runs from October 3 to November 7 Sponsor: Gudie Hupfauer Opening Night: Friday, October 2 at 7pm. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.salmonarmartscentr

APPLE ICING This recipe is similar to 7-minute icing, only better. The recipe is so simple, it’s scary! Ingredients: 1 apple, grated finely, with the skin on, preferably a bright red one. 1 egg white 1 cup sugar

Method: Put everything into a beater bowl and beat the heck out of it until it is stiff enough to hold a fine, stiff peak. Spread on cake. Makes a big batch of icing. That’s the recipe, and it’s only good for about 24 hours, but it is a wonderful birthday icing.

A few simple rules apply THE APPLE MUST BE TOTALLY CLEAN, AS MUST YOUR BEATERS AND BOWL. Even if your hands have a trace of oil, it won’t work. ........ from  your  Denim  Duchess

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Remember to stop for the school bus

Children will be going back to school soon, and watch closely for stopped school buses when they are picking up or dropping off students. Besides endangering our children, the fine for a first time offence in B.C. is $167.00. Note: In New Brunswick the fine is $1006.50, plus loss of driver's license; in Alberta, a ticket would cost $543; PEI ,$1000-$5000. The least expensive penalty is in the Northwest Territories, where the size of the fine is $115.

CSRD Happenings

For those who have concerns regarding the quality of the water in our Lake, there is certainly good news. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District approved the Shuswap Watershed Council request for funding in order to continue the water quality monitoring program, which began several years ago under the title of SLIPP. Funding will be provided through a parcel tax. Staff had recommended an assessment based tax, which would been approximately $10.30 annually, however the Board preferred a parcel tax, which is similar in cost. The new 'Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Service Establishment Bylaw' was given third reading and will now go to the Ministry of Sport and Cultural Development for approval. Once this is received, the population will have the opportunity to petition against the tax if they do not support it. If 10% of eligible voters sign a petition in opposition to the new bylaw, the CSRD will be unable to proceed. In such cases, the decision is likely to be taken to a full-scale referendum.

***************** From Rhona Martin, Chair of the CSRD and Director of Area 'E': The CSRD has sent a Structural Protection Unit Team to Grand Forks to help with the Stickpin Fire. I am very proud of our Firemen and the time they have invested in training to prepare them for fires such as these. These firemen are from the Tappen Sunnybrae, Scotch Creek-Lee Creek, Shuswap, Ranchero-Deep Creek and the City of Salmon Arm Fire Departments. Stay safe all of you and thank you. ........... SC 2

Letters

The opinions expressed in this column are those of our readers, and not necessarily those of the 'Citizen'.

More to add to 'Those Blasted Bugs' from the August issue. One of our readers called to say that ...she went to Buckerfields to find a solution for the tent caterpillars in her yard in Sunnybrae, and they immediately gave her a product called BTK, which is an environmentally friendly solution that harms nothing but those little hairy creepers.

"word has it...." End of Campfire Ban

The fire danger rating is now 'low to moderate', which has enabled the Kamloops Fire Centre to lift the campfire ban, as of last Monday.

Lots of Action in Tappen Seems Tappen was the locale for a major 'drug bust' on Saturday, Aug. 29. The RCMP received a report that an F350 truck with a camper on it had been stolen from a residence in Blind Bay, and then later seen on Hwy. #1 towing a black trailer loaded with a Harley Davidson, which came loose and crashed into the ditch. The truck fled the scene, but was tracked down by Salmon Arm RCMP, where the driver was arrested and a second occupant fled the scene, into the woods, but was quickly located and arrested. A third suspect was also arrested within a few hours. A search warrant revealed multiple items of stolen property, and a marijuana grow operation. Police also seized a substantial amount of drugs including crack, cocaine, hash, heroin, crystal meth, amphetamine, psilocybin (mushrooms) and prescription drugs, as well as cash and drug trafficking paraphernalia.” The three suspects, aged 41, 32 and 30 are local residents. They are facing multiple charges and have been released on strict conditions. Police estimate the value of the stolen property in excess of $350,000 and the street value of the drugs to be over $400,000.

New Stores at Smart Centres Word has it that a Winners and a Dollarama will be coming to the SmartCentre shopping development. The City of Salmon Arm issued the building permits in August. Also, there are plans to build a third Tim Horton coffee shop at the same location, but this has yet to be finalized.

Fall Bulbs Hi again from your Garden Guru!

It looks like Summer has released her sweaty grip on the Shuswap, and she might allow some sprinkles. Now is the time to start thinking about planting bulbs for early Spring color. Plant them deeper than the recommended depth so they are down in the residual moisture, and put some bone meal in the base. Chicken manure in small amounts is good, but must be well mixed with the base soil. Both are high in phosphorus, and encourage flowering. Don’t be in a rush this year, as the warmth will start them growing. Choose large, healthy bulbs. My friend, Nico, always has good bulbs at a very reasonable price. Cheaper is not always better, as I found out the hard way when I paid $15.00 for a dozen caladiums a few years ago, happily sharing them with friends. Not one produced a flower! Most did not even grow! Tulips need water only in the spring, and happily bloom away on that desolate patch that supports only the toughest plants, like Stonecrop Sedum or Hen and Chickens. Crocuses are a lovely surprise when planted right in the grass. Just lift a circle of lawn and place a dozen or so crocuses in the hole, then push the grass back down. Then, forget where you put them, and they will be a spring surprise. Daffodils and narcissus tolerate the shade under a tree, and with the spring rains will be up and flowering sometimes before the last snow. They don’t seem to mind evergreens, which emit an acid that discourages other plantings. ....cont'd pg.4, col.1 ........... SC 3

...Spring Bulbs, cont'd from pg. 3 Now you can gather cosmos, poppy marigold and pansy seeds from your plants, and scatter them in the ground where you have pulled out seasonal plants. These all transplant well, (not the poppies) and can be moved in the spring. Remember to dig your dahlias later, and put them in a cool, dry place for the winter. Cover them with peat moss and store in a plastic pail with only newspaper covering them. That should keep us busy for a while. Good luck beating the bears and deer to your fruit! Remember to spread pine tar on the trunks of your fruit trees to keep the raccoons down. It is available at Home Hardware.

Happy Autumn Gardening 2015!

TRAIL TALES      …by  Walley  Walkabout  New Trails and Upgrades

If you are looking for somewhere 'new' to hike, then why not try one of the four new additions to the Shuswap’s Trail System. These trails are recently completed, thanks to the hard work of the Shuswap Trail Alliance and their supporters and volunteers.

1. Evelyn Falls Trail - Anglemont, North Shuswap. This is a comparatively short hike (1.5km) which meanders through the forest to stunning hidden falls, makes a wonderful little

hike for the whole family and a delightful place to explore, especially on a hot day. The Trail was developed by CSRD Parks in partnership with the Shuswap Trail Alliance and their supporters 2. Park Hill West Centre Trail - Salmon Arm. The delightful meandering trail system above Canoe Beach in Salmon Arm has just been upgraded with the addition of a new ½ kilometre trail linking the middle of the Sansom Trail with the lower Outer Loop Trail. Try out this newly connected trail system on your next hike and be pleasantly surprised with your scenic trek. 3. Troll Bridge Trail - South Canoe. It's officially open! This system includes trails for both equestrian trail users (the new Horsin' Around trail) and mountain bikers ( new Troll Bridge) which connects to the Prudential Trail Hikers can use both routes. Enjoy… 4. North Fork Wild - Perry River, East Shuswap. This little gem is located on a 21-hectare property donated by Peter Jennings as a conservation park to raise awareness of the wonders of the Monashee wet belt forest ecology. Although only the first 2 km upper trail loop is currently open on this remarkable new CSRD/Trail Alliance Park, it is a divergent and educational hike. Enjoy the varied changes in the forest ecology, including a stunning view from the superb new bog

viewing deck and bridge. It will leave you eagerly anticipating the completion of more trail. The weather right now is perfect for getting outside, not too hot and not yet too cold. If you have been avoiding the outdoors all summer because of the heat, now is your time to make up for lost time before the thermometer swings in the other direction. So get out there and ENJOY! Maybe I’ll see you on the trails…

Federal Election Information North Okanagan Shuswap Riding

South Shuswap Forums, to date, as follows: The Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce is hosting an All Candidates Forum on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6 - 8 pm in the SASCU Recreation Centre Auditorium. Submit your questions to the candidates at www.sachamber.bc.ca or call 250-832-6247. Due to time constraints, there will be no questions from the floor. Question submission deadline is September 4, 2015. Sorrento/Blind Bay All Candidates Forum on Oct 7, 2015 at the Sorrento Memorial Hall at 7 PM. Co-sponsored by the Sorrento and Area Community Association and the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce. All-candidate forum, Thursday, Oct 8 from 7-10 pm. It will be held at the Salmon Arm seniors’ 5th Avenue Activity Center.The event is organized by the Shuswap Retired Teachers Association. For other forums being held throughout our riding in Lumby, Enderby, Vernon and Sicamous, contact the candidates are listed below.

Mel Arnold, Conservative Party http://www.melarnold.ca Salmon Arm campaign office: 250-253-8635 Cindy Derkaz, Liberal Party https://cindyderkaz.liberal.ca Salmon Arm campaign office: 250 804 0660 Chris George, Green Party http://chrisgeorge.greenparty.ca 250-835-2178 Jacquie Gingras, New Democratic Party Web: http://jacquigingras.ndp.ca 236-426-2600

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