| Summary: | An archive of the Magrath Trading Store News. The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from the Wes Balderson to digitize and display this content. Vol 1-28 PEOPLE October 1, 2003 P&H Hits the Road The end of rail service to Magrath has also signalled the end of P&H elevator senice in this community and in Raymond. The two elevators in Magrath and the one in Raymond are in the final stages of being sold, says District Manager Bruce Dangerfield. The buyer won’t be announced until the sale is finalized, he said. No date for the announcement has been set, but Dangerfield said the elevators will have to be emptied first. The grain will be trucked out of the facilities, he said. P&H’s closure will have a significant impact on the town’s tax base, because the new owner will only be using the elevators for grain storage, says Mayor Wayne Harris. The two elevators contributed $38,000 to the town’s tax base in 2001 and although that figure dropped to Buffalo Slope elevator built by Alberta Wheat Pool in the mid 70s and sold to P&H in August 2001. Photo by Jeff Bingley's Image Ideals $22,000 in 2002 and will likely drop Rail service to Magrath ended even more this year when the assessment more than a year ago when a flash is done, P&H’s departure will still be a flood washed out a culvert supporting substantial loss for the town, say officials, the rail line across Pothole Creek east Take Advantage of the Autumn Scenery. Book Now and avoid the holiday rush. I Rendell Killian 758-3965 of town. The culvert had been installed a few years earlier when the railway replaced a wooden trestle. "The track wash-out between Raymond and Magrath and subsequent application to put the line on the three year abandonment program placed the future operations of both our Magrath and Raymond elevators in jeopardy" said Robert McNab, a spokesman for the company when it was announced in April that P&H had purchased the Agpro grain elevator located at Wilson Siding, south east of Lethbridge, from the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. "In order to ensure P&H was positioned to provide on going service to our long time customers from the area, we were forced to consider re-location to a main line rail point," said McNab. Canadian Pacific Railway put the rail line to Cardston up for sale in July. If no buyers were found by the beginning of September the fine was to be offered to the province and the municipal government through whose territory the railway line passes. The county has offered to purchase the land for a price yet to be negotiated, but is still waiting for a response, says Cardston County Administrator Bryan Phillips. “CPR received one Expression of Interest from a local group for the portions of Cardston and Magrath subdivisions that were advertised in July,” says Darcie Park, public affairs manager with Canadian Pacific Railway. “Under the Canada Transportation Act rules we now have six months to try to negotiate an agreement with that group,” he said. The name of the group hasn’t been identified yet. ♦ Magrath News encourages readers, cubs and organizations to submit photos, news, humor, or any items of interest to the community. We want it to be your newspaper for you to enjoy - “People Connecting With People”. Thanks to all those who have submitted items. <MAGRATHi Published weekly on Wednesdays by Keyline Communications Box 179, Magrath, AB TOK 1J0 Ph: 758-6911 • Fx: 758-3661 email magrathnews@telus.net Ad deadline is Friday at 5pm and may be dropped off at the Magrath Pharmacy or at Keyline Communications’ office at 14 Centennial Place, Duane & Carma Thomson’s home. For permission to reprint any material found in this publication please contact Keyline Communications. We appreciate our advertisers who make this paper possible. Please support them! quote??.check your source, (compare Sept. 17 issue) Have a great week! Sherri Koskewich GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently died. .) Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - mouthy comedian of the 70's and 80's -could write something so very eloquent .and so very appropriate post 9-11- A Wonderful Message by George Carlin: The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We’ve added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete. Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ♦ Happiness The thread of happiness is spun From three things woven into one. The first winds ever through and through, In homey strength something to do. The second glows like stars above, A radiant thread something to love, The third entwines them both with power, Something to hope for hour by hour. Thus happiness in each sure part, Lies within reach of every heart. Anon This was taken from the Lethbridge Herald in 1936. Submitted by B.J. Rasmussen DAHL FRUIT! B.C. APPLES ARE COMING Order by October 4 Macs, Spartan, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Jona Golds, Gala - 40 lb per box - Call Kathy Dahl to order or inquiry @ 758-3039 — Magrath Irrigation District Public Notice Attention: All irrigators & water users. Magrath Irrigation District will be stopping all delivery of water on the I Oth of October 2003. Please have all dugouts and ponds filled prior to this date. Thank you LUS General Conference Broadcast The 173rd Semiannual General Conference of the Church will be broadcast on CHANNEL 30, Sat. and Sun., 4, 5 Oct. 2003. The Sat. general sessions will be held at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; Sun. sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. (which includes Music and the Spoken Word) and 2:00 p.m. General Priesthood Meeting will be at the Magrath Stake Centre on Sat. at 6:00 p.m. TOWN TRANSFER STATION The Town Transfer Station will changing to WINTER HOURS STARTING Wednesday, October 8. 10am to 6pm These hours will be in effect for both the Wednesdays and Saturdays and will continue until May 1 st 2004. Please note that we have special bins for the disposal of old batteries, oil, copper pipe, and pop cans. PIONEER IRRIGATION AREA OF CANADA IN TIME HOT WATER TANKS WILL HAVE TO HAVE SEALED BURNING UNITS! Replace your hot water tanks now! Don’t come home to a wet basement! SHOTGUN SHELLS We currently have a good selection of Shotgun shells 40 gal, Natural Gas tank $259 ANTIFREEZE Unival-4litre reg. $11.49 $9" Alliance - 3.78 litre $7" LAWN RAKES 30" poly fan rake reg. $13.99 $10°° Magrath Trading Company ilU ! Phone: 758-3065 ill ¿TOUT! gm out! ' Fire Prevention Week October 5 - 11, 2003 MESSAGE FROM THE ALBERTA FIRE COMMISSIONER: Fire Prevention Week runs from October 5 - 11, 2003. This year’s theme, “When Fire Strikes: Get Out! Stay Out!” aims to teach Albertans three important life-saving messages: - The life threatening dangers of smoke and fire, - The value of installing and testing smoke alarms, and - How to develop and practice a home fire drill. Although we feel safest in our homes, they are nor free from fire risk. In 2002, home fires claimed 19 lives in Alberta. It doesn’t have to be that way. By preparing ahead of time, we can respond properly to a fire emergency and save our fives and those of our loved ones and friends from the devastating effects of fire. This year’s Fire Prevention Week (FPW) theme teaches us how. I encourage each and every Albertan to participate in this year’s Fire Prevention Week. Preventing fires, installing smoke alarms and knowing what to do in a fire emergency can save lives. Yours in fire safety, Pat Graham, Fire Commissioner WHEN FIRE STRIKES: GET OUT! STAY OUT! Imagine waking up completely surrounded by threatening black smoke. Imagine it’s so thick that you can’t find your way around your own bedroom - the air is so hot you can hardly bear to breathe. Imagine your house is on fire! Experienced fire fighters know what fire is like. In their words, “Fire is fast, dark, hot, smoky and deadly!” In as little as three minutes, a small fire can erupt into “flashover.” That’s what it’s called when a room gets so hot everything suddenly bursts into flames. Three Minutes - the only thing you have time to do is GET OUT AND STAY OUT! Since smoke can kill and an early warning from a smoke alarm can mean the difference between life and death, it is essential that every household in Alberta install smoke alarms. Since most deadly fires happen during sleeping hours, having at least one smoke alarm on each level of your home between the sleeping rooms and other living areas is a smart idea. Make sure your smoke alarms are always in working condition by testing them at least monthly and ensuring a steady power supply - a live battery or household electricity. Assuming you have working smoke alarms in your home, what would you do if you were awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of a screeching smoke alarm? That’s no time to consider your options. You have a real fire emergency at hand and you must protect yourself and your family. IF YOU HAD PLANNED AND PRACTICED A HOME FIRE DRILL, YOU WILL KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO, almost automatically, to quickly and safely get out from a burning house. You will know, “when fire strikes: get out! stay out! ATTENTION: CHILDREN MAY SLEEP THROUGH SMOKE ALARMS!!! Adults won’t know how their children or household members react to the sound of a smoke alarm until they’ve tested the response. Children, who have never heard the alarm before, may wake up confused, may ignore the sound, or sleep through it. If your family practices a home fire drill at least twice a year, you can anticipate problems and adjust evacuation procedures in advance, before it is too late. For children and household members who sleep through alarms, an adult or babysitter should be assigned responsibility for them in advance. Practicing escape drills so children know how the alarm sounds and what it means will also help. The key is to find out any problems with safe escape beforehand and take action before it is too late. PLAN AND PRACTICE A FIRE ESCAPE PLAN AT NIGHT! This is the only way to foresee potential obstacles and solve them. For more information please visit the Alberta Fire Commissioner’s web site www.gov.ab.ca/ma/fco Ripley Excavating (formerly Shane ZobeU Excavating) Please call John at cell 308" 1117 758-3933 a ÜUUU Bet OUT! TAY OUT! \ EVw »Frodili w—t ocro«ra»tM3 j K . Fire Prevention Quiz What better way to gear up for FPW than to test your safety smarts with a FPW Fire Safety I.Q. Quiz. 1. What kind of plan should you and your family have so that everyone knows exactly what to do in a fire? 2. How often should you test your smoke alarm? a. once a week. b. one a year. c. once a month. 3. When is Fire Prevention Week? 4. Your home fire escape should have how many ways out of every room? 5. Where should you go once you are safely outside? 6. A pumper truck can pump how many gallons of water every minute? a. 1,250 gallons of water b. 2,000 gallons of water c. 3,000 gallons of water 7. What should you do if you have to escape through a smoky area? 8. How often should you replace the batteries in your smoke alarms? 9. The smoke alarm has sounded and you are escaping. There is smoke blocking your exit. What should you do? •aifouis Aq fwjpojq si irw Xew liiq jnoA «eo u| mo Asm puaws e axeq 01 jueuoduii *i n ino Asm puows jnoA wp 6 (mo| aje wuaueq aiu 6uiuifm .‘sdiiqq. sujeie aqi uaqM jo) jeaA e amo e ’V*3 moA oi bjioub «pun moj |*serj z (wibm jo sassei6 000'S I t.irqi) JaiFM jo suo||e6 OSZ'I 9 6uoaaiu apiano jdoa $ MoptBM e Afiemn si jno Afm pucoas aqi pue 'Kiop e s lixa »jy. aqx V I i-s jaqoDQ e muow e aauo i 'uelcl ads’«» su<oq V I 'siaMSuy All proceeds will go to beautifying Raymond’s very own “Broadway” Street. Tickets may be obtained from the following: Kaye Merrill @ 752-3262 Iris Chipman @ 752-4614 Ruth Nalder @ 752-3549 Tickets: Adults: $10 18 & under: $7 Project Lamp Post” Presents Stars on Broadway” Friday, Oct. 17 & Saturday Oct. 18 at 7:00 pm at the Raymond Playhouse Theatre For more information call Kaye Merrill @ 752-3262 PAVING & .MAINTENANCE LTD. "YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS" "Reproduced from NFPA's Fire Prevention Week Web site, www.fireDreventionweek.org. ©2003 NFPA." Some Random Thoughts: The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement. There are two kinds of pedestrians - the quick and the dead. Health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach that person to use the Internet and they won't bother you for weeks. Submitted by Alan Thompson Asphalt Paving & Repairs Pot Holes & Pathways Driveways Parking Lots * Seal Coating • Sand Slurry Seal • Hot & Cold Crack Sealing ♦ Line Painting ROB @ Ph/Fax: 329-1381 Cell: 330-6956 Christensen Salmon Funeral Home & Crematorium Since 1927 Bus: (403) 329-1888 327 - 10th Street South Lethbridge, AB TU 2M7 Brothers Killed in Action by D. Brook Harker'11 F/0 Blaine H. Pharis (24) and his older brother George W. Pharis of Magrath were both casualties of World Warll. Blaine became a navigator/observer, part of an elevenman crew aboard a Sunderland flying boat with No. 423 Squadron. They were engaged in maritime reconnaissance missions, mostly anti-submarine patrol, flying somewhere between Gibraltar and Reykjavik, Iceland. On November 13, 1943, squadron headquarters at Castle Archdale received word from aircraft DP-863, flying in the North Atlantic, that she had developed engine trouble and was returning to base. A half hour later the Sunderland III sent out an SOS—having suffered engine failure over Donegal Bay, some sixteen miles off the west coast of Ireland. An intensive search for the downed aircraft was mounted within the hour, but amidst rough seas nothing could be found. Blaine had eighteen operational sorties to his credit. A year later P/O George W. Pharis (29) was flying as an air gunner with No. 433 (Porcupine) Squadron. Although with the squadron for just two months, George had been on twelve ops the past month alone, attacking forested targets in France, bombing south of Caen, and flying a failed attempt to destroy a ship in dry dock. On August 31,1944, fifteen Halifax III bombers crossed the English Channel on a daylight raid to bomb a heavy gun emplacement on lie de Cezembre, just off the French coast near St. Malo. As part of this mission, George and crew were attacking at low-level (less than 3000 ft), when exploding bombs from a previous plane apparently caused Halifax MZ-829 to stall and crash into the sea. She was still carrying her full weight of nine 10001b and four 5001b bombs. There were no survivors. * Brook Harker is writing a biography based the diary of his uncle Blair M. Harker, a nightfighter pilot shot down and killed during WWII. Included throughout are the recollections of a number ofMagrath and area veterans. cLILL SUPER FAMILY HOME WARM & WELCOMING! 153N - 2 Street East, Magrath $128,500 Over 2850 sq.ft, this home has many great upgrades. Large inviting country kitchen, sizable great room and huge second level deck retreat. 3+2 bedrooms, 3 baths. Private master bedroom features 4 piece ensuite. Spacious entry level is fully developed with family room and exercise/play area. Plenty of storage throughout. 110' x 150' lot is completely fenced and beautifully landscaped. ABSOLUTELY MUST BE SEEN! MOTIVATED SELLER! Call Joanne Wutzke Agent - Sutton Group Lethbridge 308-4627 for your private viewing. MLS Holland Insurance (Magrath) LTD. AGENTS FOR From West Travel Spend a week in paradise on Norwegian Cruise Lines. January 31, 2004. Seven day ‘Exotic Western Cruise’ with port calls at Grand Cayman, Roatan-Bay Islands, Belize City - Belize and Cozumel - Mexico. This is a fantastic bargain at $579 US (including all taxes and port charges) Air fare to Miami is additional Call us at 758-3391 or Rick West at 653-2000 We only have 19 cabins! Jbsria REGISTRIES Driver's Licenses, Plate Renewals, Driver's Testing, Pay Fines, Birth Certificate, Marriage Licence, Death Certificate, Annual Returns, Corporate Searches, Etc. WE SELL TRAVEL INSURANCE, $1 .OO/day (restrictions apply) Phone: Ted, Kathy, Jewelene or Mike at 1-403-758-3391 Fax: 1-403-758-6607 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL September 19th & 20th - Pandas 50-50 Weekend, Magrath Pandas played in Calgary at the Volleydome for their first invitation^ tourney. Friday they played 3 games. 1st game vs William Aberhart Magrath 17 - 25, 19 - 25 2nd game vs Strathmore Magrath 19 - 25, 23 - 25 3rd game vs St. Mary’s (Calgary) Magrath 21 - 25, 22 - 25 Saturday was a better day, 3 games & this time Magrath was on top all day! Magrath vs Father Lacombe Magrath 25 - 17, 25 - 19 Magrath vs Cochrane Magrath 25 - 20, 25 - 21 Magrath vs Lacombe Magrath 25 -12, 25 - 18 Top 3 scorers: Kim Miller, Lacey Schneyder, Camillia Hill. Thanks to strong setting by Annalee Low and Cheriess Hudson. Our Libero Amy Johnson - great passing! SEPTEMBER 24 Magrath vs Raymond Our first set we took them by surprise 25-9 Second set we still came ahead 25-20 Third set we were down 17 - 24 at one point. We decided to give it our best and we were victorious 27 - 25. This team is a hard working team! Top Scorers - Kim Miller 6 pts, Lacey Schneyder 6 pts, Lauren Bennett 5 pts. A great job of blocking by Erinn Wilde & Sarah Smart. Camillia Hill’s serving was an asset. Please send in your sports scores and information and we will be happy to give your group recognition. Contact us by phone (758-6911), fax (759-3661) or e-mail (magrathnews@telus.net). Family Dayhomes Space now available in your community * Nutritious snacks and meals v Safe and caring environment *0-6 years v subsidy approved v low child - adult ratio * planned programs to develop self image FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT STACEY OR Didi 320-5711 An extension of your good home REALTY É\SCIITIV1SS Devonshire Realty Inc. Jim Anderson agent RESIDENTIAL - FARM ACREAGE - COMMERCIAL IN MAGRATH AND AREA 2 Houses tor Sale in Del Bonita REDUCED!! ¡^f/Jfcout with 2 attachecrSarage. $153,000 CUSTOM WINDOWS & DOORS INC. Calvin & Michelle Heggie Sox 40 Magrath, Alberta TOK 1 JO Ph: 758-3233 Fax: 758-6206 Comparative Market Analysis (No Charge) - For people interested in getting an evaluation of marketability of your property Phone 758-6725 (leave message) 331-8882 (cellular) Library News September 28. 2003 The Last Nazi by Stan Pöttinger Barrcuda 945 by Patrick Robinson Street Dreams by Faye Kellerman High Druid of Shannara Jarka Ruus The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen Johnny Angel by Danielle Steel by Terry Brooks Story Hour is now running Wednesdays from 10 to 11 AM starting October 1st. There will be lots of fun, crafts, and stories. For information please phone the Magrath Library at 758-6498. Anyone interested in helping out please contact the library. We will be doing our yearly Alberta TAL Surveys over the next 3 months so we hope that you will take the time and fill out these forms. Your participation is appreciated very much. ADULT FICTION Bleachers by John Grisham The Beachcomber by Karen Robards Fatal Tide by Iris Johansen Blindside by Catherine Coulter NON FICTION The Ultimate Weight Solution by Dr. Philip McGraw No Doubt About It by Sheri Dew What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Autoimmune Disorders by Stephen B. Edelson. M.D. JUVENILE BOOKS Get Ready for Second Grade by Amber Brown Magic Tree House Research Guide Dolphins and Sharks What To Expect at Preschool by Heidi Mrukoff Larger Than Life Gigantic Views of the Microscopic World VIDEOS DVD’S The Spanish Prisoner Aspen Extreme Moby Dick Instinct Al Artificial Intelligence Mickey Blue Eyes Rockport Flour Mill Inc. Phone: 758-3077 Fax: 758-3340 8miles south and 2 miles east of Magrath Coyote Pancake & Waffle Mix Made from pure natural whole wheat flour. Four flavors: regular, buttermilk, blueberry and chocolate chip. Use for family reunions, pancake breakfasts, etc. Also available: Coyote Pure Natural Whole Wheat Wheatlets - Germade Breakfast Cereal. Available at all stores or buy direct Brent Ehlert Family Service Advisor Free Estate Planning Guide Prearranged Funerals Away From Home Protection Planning Group of Alberta 1003 - 4th Avenue South (Lower Level) Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0P7 Bus: 403-327-3195 • Res: 403-758-3712 • Cell: 403-308-4838 Representing: Christensen Salmon Funeral Home & Crematorium and Salmon Funeral Home Community Calendar - October 2003 o ________________________________________ _ _ _ Hie Community Calendar is yours to post any upcoming events FREE OF CHARGE that others might want to know about Please phone in your information to the Magrath News at 758-6911- Wed 1 Thur 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 10 am - Library Story Hour 9-1 lam - Yard Sale @ Bill & Sue 5 pm - Senior’s Alston’s Supper 10am & 2pm LDS General Conference 6 pm - Higlt School "Powder Puff" football game Sun 5 Mon 6 Hies 7 Wed 8 Thur 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK begins 5:30 pm - Pee Wee Football hosts Raymond #2 Elementary school Book Fair Elementary school Book Fair Elementary School Book Fair 2 pm - Bantam Football hosts Taber 10am & 2pm IDS General Conference Dump hours change to winter hrs. Elem. School Parent/Teacher Conferences Jr/Sr High School Awards Day for 10 am - Library 2002/03 Story Hour 6 pm - High School girls volleyball hosts CCHS MID stops delivery 5 pm - Senior’s of water Supper Sun 12 Mon 13 Hies 14 Wed 15 Thur 16 Fri 17 Sat 18 THANKSGIVING Elementary School 10 am - Library Elem. School 12:15 pm - Elem. Bantam Football No School Book Fair Story Hour pictures Student of the round one playoffs 6 pm - High School 5 pm - Senior s 12 noon - Jr. Higlt Month Assembly 7 pm - "Stars on boys volleyball Supper hosts Volleyball 7 pm - “Stars on Broadway” @ hosts Picture Butte 6 pm - High School Tournament Broadway" © Ravmond girls V.ball hosts LCI Raymond I REMEMBER. SCHOOL DAYS Frances Blumel I attended a country school south east of Magrath. It was called The La Prairie School. There was one room and one teacher. The grades were from one through eight. There were from 18 to 30 students, depending on the season. Some students went to town in the winter months. We always had programs for our parents at Christmas, Halloween and Valentines. I memorized easily so I was in most of the plays. They were the really important part of the program. One Christmas the play was about a little girl who was lost on Christmas. I was ten years old, I wanted that part in the play. As my brother and sister were the parents our teacher thought some other should share in the glory. A friend, De Lois Norton, was selected. As the cast practiced during school hours I soon knew her part very well. To this day I do not remember if I prayed about the part. But two days before the program De Lois came down with the measles. I was the only one who could learn the part in so short a time. I got to be the little lost girl, but I always felt a bit guilty. Sharon (Meldrum) Hatch remembers. I remember going to the fish pond for biology class in high school where we collected frogs to be able to dissect them. The next class in the same room was chemistry. Mr. Wheeler came in (Principal & chemistry teacher) and was looking at the frogs we had collected in a huge pickle bottle. He lifted the lid off and one of the frogs hopped right out. He put the lid back on so no more would get out, but he kept trying to catch this frog. He would bend down and just as he went to bend down the frog would hop away. He went around the whole perimeter of the room trying to catch this frog before he got ahold of it to put it back in the container. October 17th was the only time I ever was late. I was coming back from lunch time and I had to go to the office for a late slip. That has been cemented in my little mind ever since. October 17th does not pass without me remembering that was the day I was late. I was in grade 7, junior high. It was scary. Being a teacher still brings back memories. We still have the same little green desks that were brand new when I was in grade one. That’s pretty cool. They have lasted a long time. Only the grade one students have those desks now. My initials are not engraved on any desk, but maybe in an old locker. We even have the same little green tables. Familiar furniture brings back many memories. ♦ MOMS ON THE MOVE For over a month now the streets of Magrath have seen a group of moms out daily for their morning walk. Although the row of strollers is wide enough to block traffic, Magrath provides enough low traffic streets that only once has the group caused a minor “traffic jam”. The energetic moms with babies are: (1-r) Jennie Harris & Chayse, Ginny Aneca & Riley, Tona Harker & Griffin, Melissa Hoy & Paden. U GARDEN CITY OFFERING Crealty REALTY COMMISSION Putting Real SBUCKSS back into your pocket John Latham 30 yrs in Real Estate - 23 yrs. as Real Estate Broker 758-6060 758-3131 Serving Communities South of Lethbridge Residential • Acerages • Land Member of Lethbridge Real Estate Board Hearing Health for Children Submitted by Jennifer Henley, CHR Audiologist Adapted from the Canadian Association of SpeechLanguage Pathologists and Audiologists Children learn oral speech and language from listening to others. The first few years are particularly critical for development. When a hearing loss exists, a child does not get the full benefit of language learning experiences. If a hearing loss goes unnoticed, delays in speech and language learning can occur. Warning signs for potential hearing loss: • Stops early babbling. • Experiences fluid drainage from ears. • Frequently pulls at his/her ears (with fever or crankiness). • Frequently gets colds and ear infections. • Does not say single words by 12 months. • Does not respond when called. • Needs sentences to be repeated. • Does not understand someone unless he/she is facing them. • Speaks loudly or turns up the volume of the television or radio, disturbing other listeners. Some key milestones for hearing development in children: UP TO 6 MONTHS • Startles, cries, or awakens to loud sounds. • Responds to music, noise or voices by movement or smiling. 7-12 MONTHS • Turns or looks up when his/her name is called even when you can't be seen. • Responds to requests such as "want more" or "come here". • Looks at or points to everyday objects on request such as "bottle". 21- YEARS • Turns toward you when you call his/her name from behind. • Tries to "talk" by repeating some of the sounds you make. • Points to a part of his/her body when asked without seeing your Ups. 2- 3 YEARS • Listens to a simple story. • Follows two sequential requests, such as "get the ball and put it here". • Follows simple commands without being able to see your bps. 3- 4 YEARS • Hears you caUing from another room. • Hears and repeats whispers. • Uses sentences with four or more words and answers simple questions. 4- 5 YEARS • Talks easily to children and adults. • Pays attention to a simple story. • Can tell a story about him or herself. Early detection if vital! If you think that your child, at any age, may have a hearing problem, you should see your family physician or an audiologist as soon as possible. ♦ Buns and Bread for all Occasions ^Betty’s Bakery Etc. Featuring Shirley’s Homemades Formerly Huber's Bakery in Magrath Let us assist you in making this years Thanksgiving a memorable occasion! Thanks to the people of Magrath for your support as we begin our new business. 30 West 100 North, Raymond 752-4804 or feel free to call Joe or Tracy any time at 752-4549 9 am -5 pm Mon - Fri, 9 am - 1 pm Sat In the Mind's Eye by David Bly Living happily ever after requires effort, enthusiasm and a sense of humor. David Bly's books, Shadows and Light and Journeys Worth Taking, are available at the Magrath Pharmacy. Lost & Found Businesses MISSING - Yellow "Tornado" BMX BIKE (Free Spirit) Phone 758-3427 Buy & Sell FOR SALE - Computer stand $25. White five light ceiling fixture $25. Call Ron @ 758-6239 FOR SALE - Buffett CLARINET. Top of the line student model. Call 758-6664______________ FOR SALE - New Queen double pillow top BED. Reg. $600 - must sell $300. Phone 315-0723 FOR SALE - Men's Hockey Equipment. Bag, pads, pants, jerseys, gloves, etc. New. Never used. 758-6566. Buy some or all. FOR SALE - Beautiful quality SLEIGH BEDROOM SUITE. Cost $6,000 Sell $1,785; DINING ROOM SUITE - 13 piece Solid Cherry, double pedestal table with 8 chairs, Buffet & hutch. Cost $12,000 Sell $3,950. Ther-apedic MATTRESSES Call 317-3812 Automotive CAR for Sale - 1985 Dodge Lancer. Needs some work, $1000 OBO. Call 758-6077 or cell 317-4299 WANTED - Automobiles, RVs, Motorcycles, etc. Will remove for free. Cash paid for some. Can do towing. 752-3535 Carage Sales YARD SALE - Saturday, Oct. 4th, 9-11 am at Bill & Susan Alston's home, at 128 N - 1st West, Magrath A 29 year old female with a developmental disability is in need of a home, with a caregiver to stay in from 4:00PM Fridays to 4:00 PM Saturdays. If you feel you could provide this service please call Scott at The Southern Alberta Society for the Handicapped for more details and remuneration information. Phone 758-3334 or Email at sash@telus.net Volunteer Opportunity The Southern Alberta Society for the Handicapped is in need of an individual to serve on their Board of Directors. If you feel you could devote approximately 3 hours a month to this organization please get in touch with Scott by phone at 758-3334 or Email at sash@telus.net It's Time to Winterize!! Need to get your boat or R.V. Winterized? For professional on site service call WES at 758-3302 Real Estate - for Rent FOR RENT - 3 bedroom trailer, #23 Mountain View Trailer Park. $350/mth, D.D. $350. Available Oct. 11. For inquires call Jacque in Calgary 2469256 or cell 461-1995 FOR RENT - Cozy 2 bedroom house, close to down town. $400/mth + utilities. Abstainers, no pets please. 758-6725 FOR RENT - 3 bedroom, 1 bath, abstainers only, no pets. $450/mth + utilities. Call 758-6895 after 6 pm FOR RENT - 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house . $495 / month. $495 D.D. Available Nov. 1. Call 758-6826 APARTMENT FOR RENT - Trading Co. Duplex - Available Nov. 1 st. 960 sq.' - 2 bedrooms, laundry room, wash-er/ dryer/fridge/ stove all included. No stairs. Rent $550/mth. Phone W'es Balderson 758-6380 or Ken Balderson 758-3452 or at the Trading Co. office. FOR RENT - 4 bedroom home, bath & a half, close to schools, large family room with wood burning stove. Available immediately. Call 758-3166 or 758-3700 Real Estate - for Sale HOUSE FOR SALE - Newly Renovated 2 bedroom home. Maple laminate floors, low maintenance exterior, fenced, great value at $62,500. Reduced price - must sell. 172 Harker Ave. Call Lance Miller at Sutton 382-8995 To place a Classified Ad contact Magrath News at 758-6911 ARP Extra Strength Muscle & Back pain Relief 18Caplets (T24 Only ip JL compare to Robaxacet 18 Caplets reg $10.97 First Lethbridge Realty Catch it on Film! Kodak Gold -ASA 200 (¿2 55 - 24 exposure Film Only ip J -ASA 400 ¿£55 - 24 exposure Film Only p J Old Fashioned Candy Sticks - 5 inch Individually Wrapped Sticks Root Beer, Watermelon, Grape 2 Centennial Place Only two years old over 1000 sq.ft. 2 + 2 bedrooms 2 Baths Quiet Cui de sac 254 Harker Avenue Modular home on concrete foundation Over 1100 sq.ft of living space Double detached garage Newer shingles 33 West 1st Avenue South Cute 2 + 1 bedroom home 1\1 Baths Large Living room Close to schools and shopping Lloyd Balderson Decorative Mini Buttons Various Styles Great for Decorating I-Spv Bags, etc. d'124 p / package Magrath 2000 ltd. 80 South 1 st Street West Mon-Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm Ph: 758-3001 • Fax 758-3505 After Hours: 758-6222 • 382-0749 171 N-2 STREET WEST Magrath, AB Sprawling 1546 Sg. Ft. Bungalow On A Mature Lot. This Property Includes: ♦ 14’X24’ Detached Garage with Paved Driveway * Underground Sprinklers ♦ Sunroom Plus Enclosed Deck ♦ Main Floor Family Room with Gas Fireplace ♦ 6 Appliances Included in Price Don't Miss Out! Call Lloyd today 327-1166
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