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News Features… Bashaw Valley Lodge opens new opportunities
Page 2 Gebo performs a tribute to Johnny Cash
Page 2 Fridhem Church holds concert
Page 3 Motorists advised to be aware of moose during the rut
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Sarah Arsenault, Elevator Operator and Grader, sifts the seed and removes the dockage.
Harvest has been in full swing the last few weeks, even though unpredictable weather has kept producers working around scattered showers and cooler temperatures.
The Camrose Cargill Canola Crushing Plant is kept busy throughout the year with the capacity to process 3,500 metric tonnes of canola daily while Cargill’s grain elevator just east of Camrose handles 65 trucks per day of various commodities, including wheat, barley, and peas as well as canola. Each day approximately 15 to 20 meal cars and 12 to 16 canola oil cars go through the crush facility. At the elevator, 100 rail cars per week are filled for shipment. The Cargill Canola Crushing Plant recently finished its first year in operation just outside of Camrose (the plant started processing canola in May of 2015). The company has been extremely pleased with the response of the local farming community, and has been able to operate the plant at the desired rates throughout the year.
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Bashaw Valley Lodge opens new opportunities By Murray Green
Bashaw Valley Lodge organizers were delighted to open the doors to the public and prospective tenants on Sept. 15 at their grand opening following extensive renovations and updating. Bashaw Valley Lodge, a former senior assisted living facility, was slated to be demolished following its decommissioning in 2013. Founding partners James Carpenter and Dr. Tony Mucciarone turned it into a grand building again with 18 single rooms and eight couple rooms. “We watched what was going on in the seniors’ lodge market. The province was putting money onto higher care needs because if they don’t, those patients will end up in the hospitals,” explained Carpenter. “A hospital bed is more expensive than a long term care bed.” After seeing a need for affordable living among the retirement age members of the community, the building and land was bought by the founding partner. “We did our research and identified that there was a need for active senior
community living. Our whole notion is based upon the fact that those individuals that are widowed, divorced or just single in nature living on their own as they get on in age have less accountability in health, social, functioning and general well-being,” said Carpenter. “They lose routine and slide into staying at home watching television. Living in an active environment promotes health and it allows them to stay independent longer.” Carpenter wants the Bashaw residents to be more active in the lodge and within the community. “We met with the mayor, lobbied the community and went right up to a ministerial order. It would have cost $300,000 to $400,000 to knock it down and the land probably isn’t even worth that. We thought, how do we make this a community. We wanted to take away the hospital feel.” The entire building has been renovated, with each room being updated and common areas set up to promote a variety of activities. With staff on site 24-hours a day for emergen-
Murray Green, Camrose Booster With three meals a day provided, Bashaw Valley Lodge eliminates the worry of senior living.
cies and hosting services, Bashaw Valley Lodge offers the peace of mind of knowing someone is always available if needed. “We wanted to take away the level of scariness of living here. One of the things we came up with is a live-in host person. They might not be a nurse or a doctor, but they can assist in helping residents, rather than just an activities coordinator,” added Carpenter. “We would rather have peer support to generate those activities. Instead of an exercise program, we want activities such as bird watching for peer fellowship that gets people active.” Bashaw Valley Lodge is open to adults who want to focus their energy on their hobbies, families, and other interests; instead of yard maintenance and daily chores. Rent includes three meals a day, housekeeping service, and use of all common areas. “The hosts will always be watching out for people, making sure they are getting involved and assisting if they are ill,” said Dr. Mucciarone. “If it is time to move to a more assisted living residence, then we will help with that.” Double and single occupancy is available, with each room featuring a two-piece bathroom, closet and large window facing the grounds or courtyard. Recreation activities will be hosted regularly, as well as access to community activities and services. A live-in host provides overnight security and a friendly face to residents. “It is a little different model than we are seeing in Alberta. We have a permit for camping here. I want
grandchildren to come and visit and not just for an hour. They can stay overnight and feel comfortable being close by. Grandma can even stay in the RV,” said Carpenter. “We want to bring the community groups here. They can meet here and some residents can be members of the group. We want residents to be at home and even help others. If they want to earn extra credit, they can help out in the laundry room. Similar opportunities will exist in the kitchen. We have certain standards, but we also have flexibility
side. We have a courtyard, a garden and we are close to a nature walk. During renovations, I saw up to 10 families using the walking trail in a day. This isn’t just a place for seniors, this is a place for the community.” Bashaw Valley Lodge staff work to create appetizing and healthy meals, provide stimulating entertainment, and maintain a tidy and orderly living space. “We saw the government doing some back-peddling on quality of meals in recent years. They have gone back
Murray Green, Camrose Booster The completely renovated Bashaw Valley Lodge is an ideal place to continue independent living.
to involve people. The idea is for people to take ownership of their own lives.” Bashaw Valley Lodge is run by a team of administration, hosts and staff that strive to make your new home everything you want and need it to be. “When people move out of their home, they don’t want the inconvenience of mowing the lawn or shoveling the walks,” said Dr. Mucciarone. “They still have the independence to be active, play games and go for walks. The thing I like the most about this place is the out-
to home cooked meals. When I reach the stage of living in a place like this; I want all of the comforts of home including good food,” added Carpenter. Whether it’s having a special grandchildren day with activities tailored for you and the children, or your family visiting and staying in one of the rental suites, everyone is welcome. Bashaw Valley Lodge is located at 5430-51A Street in Bashaw. Email office@ bashawvalleylodge.ca or phone for more information at 780-372-3039.
Gebo performs a tribute to Johnny Cash By Murray Green
Gene Gebo grew up listening to and admiring Johnny Cash songs. Now he is giving a tribute to a countryrockabilly music legend with The Man in Black, A Tribute to Johnny Cash. The concert will be held at the Killam Community Hall on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m. The show presented by the Killam Chamber of Commerce will help raise funds for new kitchen equipment at the hall. “We were playing in Arizona at one of the RV resorts down there for the snowbirds. I did cover songs from various artists that were number one to 10 hits on the charts and people are very familiar with. I would throw in a couple of Johnny Cash numbers and people came up to me and said, why don’t I do a full set of Johnny Cash?” recalled Gebo. “That’s how it all started and it evolved from there. Every year we refine it and it is now worthy of Mr. Cash’s name. I’ve been doing this for 12 years.” Gebo offers a special
tribute to Cash, who personified the perseverance of the human spirit. His influence on the country music scene cannot be overstated. Cash’s music continues to inspire and entertain millions of fans worldwide. “It is a tribute, I don’t do an impersonation. I tell stories about his life, stories about why some of the songs are written and who wrote them,” Gebo said. “People really enjoy that kind of a show. They want to know the history.” Gebo is a much admired musician and entertainer in his own right. This tribute will feature many of Cash’s number one hits. “At our sold out show at Festival Place (Sherwood Park) on St. Patrick’s Day, one person came up to our producer and asked if I was lip-syncing. That is a great compliment because they thought it was actually Mr. Cash who was singing and not me,” shared Gebo. “I’ve been a Johnny Cash fan since I first heard him in 1955. I’ve played the guitar since I was 13 years of age.”
Cash and his rockabilly friends performed a show in New Norway on May 5, 1957, so Gebo is excited to play in the same area as the Man in Black himself. “I look out at the audience and see people of all ages. He has touched music fans of various ages and his music has stood the test of time. He touched my life and I want to share that with others,” he said. Gebo, who met Johnny Cash on four occasions, is an avid fan and holds his music and memory in high esteem. “The reason people are so drawn to Cash’s music is that it examines everyday life which people can relate to,” he said. The demand is high for Gebo to do more Cash tributes. “I wouldn’t mind doing more country tributes like I started out doing, but when people call to book shows they want the Cash tribute. The last nine years I have gone to the Ponoka Stampede to perform country songs, so I enjoy that,” he said. Most of Gebo’s concerts are
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sold out shows. The concert will be hosted by CTV’s Graham Neil. Tickets are available online at Eventbrite, phoning
780-385-3014, Budding Ideas Flowers and Gifts, or at ATB branches in Strome, Killam, Sedgewick, Lougheed, Hardisty and Amisk.
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Fridhem concert By Murray Green
Director Adam Robertson of the Edmonton Children’s Choir (ECC) the Atlantic Vocal Ensemble from Newfoundland will be performing a concert at Fridhem Church this October. “This sounds like such an exciting opportunity not just for the visiting choir, but for us as well. Putting on a concert at a historic church on the prairies is an experience not to be missed,” said Robertson, who is also the assistant director of the University of Alberta Mixed Chorus. A potluck supper will start the Oct. 8 evening off at 5:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with everyone welcome to the no charge event. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go to the Fridhem Church. The Atlantic Vocal Ensemble features 20 choristers and Edmonton Children’s Choir has 27 choristers in the group. For more information phone 780-877-2383, 780-8772429, or 780-877-2437. The Fridhem Historical Church is located by travelling 30 minutes south of Camrose on Highway 21 to Ferintosh. At gravel pit corner turn east. The church 3.5 miles down Range Road 440 on the south side of the road.
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Uptown in Bashaw By Murray Green
The Bashaw Youth Foundation/Boys and Girls Club of Bashaw and Area is holding a concert to raise funds for the group. The band Uptown will be playing at the Bashaw Community hall at 8 p.m. on Oct. 15. It is billed as a ladies night out with a silent auction, raffles and appetizers. Uptown is Alberta’s hottest cover band with today’s latest pop and dance hits, the band provides the energy to get you dancing. For more information email bashawyouthfoundation@hotmail.com or phone 780-372-4048.
Motorists advised to be aware of moose during rut season By Lori Larsen The fall brings with it a multitude of different wildlife opportunities, some of which may result in sightings or encounters with people. “This time of year the moose are in rut,” said District Fish and Wildlife officer Lorne Rinkel. “In this area that is approximately Sept. 24 to around Thanksgiving.” Rinkel noted that there is a dramatic increase in moose sightings during the rut, especially with bull (male) moose as they actively search out females. “The most common issue that we have with moose this time of year is that they get struck by motorists and it is always an issue around Camrose.” Because of their sheer size an incident involving a moose and a motor vehicle can have tremendous impact resulting in the moose collapsing into the vehicle causing severe damage to the vehicle, possible injury or worse to occupants of the
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common sense, they are seen everywhere and any time of the day,” warned Rinkel. “The moose frequently show up in farm yards and may take up residence in shelter belts or around the buildings,” he said. “Both male and female moose are probably the most dangerous animals in Alberta, overall. They are very large and have an aggressive nature this time of year, so I strongly advise residents to stay clear of them.” Signs of aggression in a moose include laying back their ears, the hair on the back of their necks bristling up and they may or may not charge. Rinkel said that unlike predatory animals, such as cougars, making noise or making yourself appear larger and threatening does not intimidate moose. To avoid a negative encounter Rinkel suggested backing up quietly and when safe to do so turn and get out
of the area as quickly as possible “Put space between you and the moose.” If you encounter a moose, while with a dog remember a moose view dogs as predators and it is natural instinct of the moose to avoid contact or protect their young against the dog. Have your dog on a leash where possible and do not allow the dog to chase or bark at the moose. In all instances of moose encounters give the moose a wide berth. In a 36 hour time frame, Fish and Wildlife had to put down five moose deemed terminal due to injuries as a result of incidents with motor vehicles in and around the Camrose area. Rinkel reminds motorists to be extra cautious this time of year. If you have any concerns about wildlife contact Camrose Fish and Wildlife at 780-679-1225 or call Report a Poacher at 1-800-642-3800.
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A flat deck trailer was stolen from Hay Lakes in the early morning hours. Two John Deere Z-Track ride-on mowers and an orange push mower were on the trailer. Two reports of cougars wandering through the County were received; one was seen near New Norway at 3 p.m. while another cou-
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