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Adopt-A-Stocking provides cheer
Adopt-AStocking provides cheer
By Lori Larsen
What became an annual tradition in 2020 of community members reaching out to University of Alberta Augustana Campus students who remain on campus during the December break, continues in 2022 with the Adopt-A-Stocking initiative.
University of Alberta Augustana Campus ASSET (Alumni Student Support Engagement Team) member and University Senator Chris Rebus, along with student services created the Adopt-A-Stocking in 2020 to encourage the community to lend a “helping hand” to students who would be remaining on campus over the December break.
This year’s campaign will assist up to 50 students that are anticipated to be spending Christmas Day on campus, to add some cheer and much appreciated gifts.
Stockings can be stuffed with a variety of items to help the students get through the Christmas break including: non-perishable and individually wrapped items (chocolate, tea, candies, gum), personal hygiene items, socks, travel and word book or card games.
Homebaked or perishable items should not be included in the stockings.
Last year, the campaign served over 40 students, making their season a little more joyful.
Those wishing to fill a stocking are asked to register at https://ualberta. alumniq.com/index.cfm/ events:register/home/eventId/152/noReservation/ true/, which will be followed up by email with Augutana organizers.
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The St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose Foundation Board would like to thank our amazing donors who enhance programs and services at St. Mary’s Hospital. We sincerely appreciate your generosity throughout the past year. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Donations may be forwarded to St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose Foundation anytime, in person or online:
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To Sarah and Brock Yurkoski of New Norway, a daughter on November 29.
DEATHS
Laurence “Laurie” Marie Gertrude Bellefeuille of Camrose, on December 2, at 77 years of age.
Bessie Darrach of Camrose, formerly of Saskatoon, SK, on December 3, at 96 years of age.
Lloyd Paul Badry of Camrose, on December 6, at 85 years of age.
Neta Jane Specht of Camrose, on December 6, at 79 years of age.
Bert William Abel of Camrose, on December 7, at 98 years of age.
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Submitted Rotary Club of Camrose members Lou Henderson stuffs a stocking with goodies as part of the Adopt-A-Stocking campaign that will bring joy to a University of Alberta Augustana Campus student who will be remaining on campus during the December break.
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The automotive section of
Brownell restores an American classic
By Murray Green
Joseph Brownell of Bawlf owns a classic 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air car.
“I found this car out near Tofield in the bush. There was nothing left of it, no floors, everything was banged up and it was in really bad shape. I had it for 10 years and I keep working on it every year, it is getting there,” said Joseph about his project.
The Chevrolet Bel Air is a full-size car produced by Chevrolet for the 1950–75 model years.
“I collect parts and pieces here and there. I saved this car from the graveyard. I put a 350 engine with a 350 automatic transmission in it. I had to rebuild the motor and tranny, and did a lot of body work. It has all new brakes, exhaust, tire and rims,” shared Joseph.
Initially, only the twodoor hardtops in the Chevrolet model range were designated with the Bel Air name from 1950 to 1952. With the 1953 model year, the Bel Air name was changed from a designation for a unique body shape to a premium level of trim applied across a number of body styles.
“I tried to restore everything back to the original way it should be as much as I could. I still have to re-do the seats in it yet. I put a
LEGENDARY BEL AIR
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Joseph Brownell of Bawlf had fun restoring a classic 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. The last year of the Tri-5s, this automobile goes down in history as one of the favourites to rebuild by collectors.
new windshield into it, but I’m still trying to find some chrome pieces for it because they are really hard to find,” explained Joseph.
The Chevrolet Bel Air, especially its third gen-
FUN FACTS
In 1957 engine displacement grew to 283 cubic inch (4.6 L) with the Super Turbo Fire V8 option (shared with the Corvette), producing 283 horsepower with the help of Rochester Ramjet continuous mechanical fuel injection (closed-loop). These so-called fuelie cars are quite rare, since most Bel Airs were fitted with carburetion. The 1957 Bel Air is considered by many to be an icon of its age, right alongside Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Leave it to Beaver and is among the most recognizable American cars of all time; well-maintained examples, especially sport coupes and convertibles are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. They are roomy, with tastefully restrained, period use tail fins and chrome. A second automatic transmission, Turboglide was optional.
While the original two-speed Powerglide continued unchanged, Turboglide provided a continuously variable gear-ratio which made shifting imperceptible. The shift quadrant on Turboglide cars followed a P R N D Gr pattern. From 1955 to 1957, production of the twodoor Nomad station wagon was assigned to the Bel Air series, although its body and trim were unique to that model. Prior to becoming a regular production model, the Nomad first appeared as a Corvette-based concept vehicle in 1954. The 1955–57 Chevrolets are commonly referred to as Tri Fives. eration design, has been considered an icon of the 1950s. Well-maintained and preserved examples are highly sought after by car collectors and enthusiasts.
“This type of car is popular so it is hard to find parts for it. I still want to do more body work on the car. When I’m done I’ll re-paint the car. It was black and I will paint it black again to leave it the original colour,” added Joseph.
The 1957 Chevrolet is a car that was introduced by Chevrolet in September 1956 for the 1957 model year. It was available in three series models: the upscale Bel Air, the midrange Two-Ten, and the One-Fifty.
“I really like the Bel Air and I have always wanted one. I just fell in love with this kind of a car. This was a lot of work, but it has been fun too. It is the car I wanted and will continue to work on it. One day it will be the way I want it,” said Joseph.
It is a popular and sought-after classic car. These vehicles are often restored to their original condition and sometimes modified.
“I want to keep it nice and original as much as possible. I will add a couple of modern conveniences to make it drive a little smoother and add comfort too,” he said.
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