August 15, 2017 Camrose Booster

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2016

Vol. LXV, No. 38    32 pages    August 15, 2017

Always better – always better read Inside

Camrose and District Centennial Museum

Who Can I Count On? Page 11 City of Camrose Pages 12 and 13

50 Anniversary Continues th

Entertainment Pages 14 to 15 On the Road Pages 19 to 22 Obituaries Pages 23 to 25 Classifieds Pages 27 to 30

News Features Ferintosh Little Beaver Lake offers great escape to nature. . . . . . . . . . 8 Artwalk gala reception to be held. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Augustana hosts Singing the Circle Kodály Symposium. . . . . 16 Stollery Children’s Hospital creates miracles . . . . . . . . 23 Reflections Column by Bonnie Hutchinson. . . . 4

Real Estate Linview Realty Page 17

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A visit to this 1898-built home, available for educational purpose and viewing pleasure at the Camrose Museum since 1979, is like stepping back in time. The popular and well-appointed museum is a must-see in the summer season, celebrating 50 years of operation. The home was built by Thore Grue and housed his wife and five children for five years. Knut Lyseng struck a deal on the home and surrounding land in 1903; however, the dwelling sat empty until 1910. It was in this year that Carl Lyseng (son of Knut) purchased the homestead for his farming needs. The well-built home featured one room downstairs and one room upstairs for Carl and his wife Ragna. The family made this their home until 1969! The upstairs was divided into bedrooms by curtains. A sunporch was added in 1935 and electricity was finally added in 1950. The move to the grounds of the Camrose Museum, nearly four decades ago, was not the home’s first move. The home was originally built too close to the road allowance and Kurt Lyseng moved it using two bobsleds, each powered by a team of six strong horses. Today, this home stands preserved in time for all to see and admire. It reflects a simple, yet challenging, way of life.

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Photo by Ron Pilger

Dave Fitchie, one of the Museum’s most dedicated supporters and volunteers, and Dariya Veenstra, museum coordinator, re-enact a hearty homemade meal over the period-correct stove. It’s one of the multitudes of artifacts visible in the tiny kitchen of the Pioneer House.

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