| 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. MAGRATH NEWS Published Weekly since 1932 by The Magrath Trading Company 35 cents Wednesday August 26,1998 Magrath Schools Schedule Magrath JrJSr. High Schools will be open the week of August 24 - 28th for registration from grades 9 to thru 12. Magrath Elementary and JrJSr. School The 1st day of classes for 1998-99 season will start Tuesday September 1st. The classes will be mornings only! Regular classes will start Wednesday September 2nd. fees after school opens on Tues. Sept. 1st. ****** Just a reminder that ECS staggered entrance is September 2nd & 3rd. ECS time schedule is a.m. class - 8:45 - 11:30 pan. class - 12:45 - 3:30 If you need more info - call the school office at 758-3367. ****** Magrath Jr/Sr High School Council Will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday September 10,1998 at 7 p.m. in the Band Room. Mr. Blackmer will be giving a brief presentation on post-secondary institutions and scholarships. All parents of students in the Magrath Jr/Sr High School are encouraged to attend. Elections will be held. Anyone willing to serve on the Council should contact Michael Schneyder, Diane Stanford, Heather Harker, or Sandra Smith before September 10,1998. ****** On Saturday September 12,1998 at 2 o'clock, The Daughters of Utah Pioneers will be dedicating a plaque honoring the Pioneers who established the Knight Academy in Raymond back in October 1910. A program and luncheon will follow the event. The Public is welcome to attend. RJS.H. ****** MAGRATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "Welcome Back" Assembly 12:15 p.m. Parents: Meet the Teachers Evenute School Library Friday, September 4th As always, parents are welcome! Thursday, September 10th 7:00 p.m. New Books Adult Non-Fiction' - Enter the Zone by Barry Sears, Irresistible Waters by Art Lingren. Adult Fiction Innoncence Undone by Kat Martin, Dream Dancer by Janet Morris, Voyage by Sterling Hayden. Juvenile Fiction Rebel Glory, All-Star Pride, Thunderbird Spirit, Blazer Drive, Chief Honor all by Sigmund Brouwer. Children's Fiction Baby Beluga By Raffi, If You Were My Bunny by Kate McMuUan, The Last Chocolate Cookie by Jamie Rix,Too Close Friends by S. Roddie. Announcement; Story Hour for pre-school children will begin Wed, Sept. 16, 10 -11 a.m. The Story Hour leader will be Shauna Clifton who we are very happy to have back with us. For more info, call the library @ 758-6498. ****** Annual Seniors' Carnival Coming Up Mark Your calenders Friday Sept. 18th 3-7 p.m. in the Arena. ****** Virus Alert This is a new twist. Someone is sending out a very desirable screensaver, the Budweiser Frogs. But if you download it, you will lose everything!!! Your hard drive will crash!! DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!!! It just went into circulation_.Be carefuL Thi« is what the svreensaver offer would look like. File: BUDSAVER. EXE(24643 bytes) DL Time (28800 bps):<l minute If you download this from the internet someone could get your screen name & password! NEVER download BUDDYLSTJZIP This is a new, very malicious virus & not many people know about it. This information was announced from Microsoft. Please share it with everyone that might access the internet. ****** Found at no-cost clothing 2 different pearl earrrings. To claim call News Office 758-6377. ****** Lutheran Church Sunday School Fall session will begin Sept. 13,1998 9:00 a.m. at St John's Lutheran Church ****** «tCISTitS™OOL ‘ The Magrath ffistory and Museum Assc will be presenting a “Back to School m the Olden Days” display for the Month of Sept. If you have someZg of imerit fiSn y gone school days that you would be willing to loan please contact one of Aboard members. Pres. - Grant Stevenson - 758-3095 Sec. - Donna Lybbert - 758-3896 Trea. - Bernice Miller -758-6821 Members Tina Crowder - 758-6737 Darrel Passey - 758-3308 Arlene Helgeson 758-6316 Mark Passey - 758-3572 Melodie Johnson 758-6268 Laurel Mothersei 758-6014 Kathy Harker 758-3286 Our display will be presented at the Museum located in the Library We are onen on MnnHa evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 and Friday afternoons from 1:00 toToo^XWe are pleased to announce the marriage of our son Brett Wocknitz to Michelle Schaffer Saturday August 29th. A reception will be held from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Cardston Civic Centre, dance to follow. Anyone who didn't receive an invitation due to unintentionally made errors, we apologize and hope you will come. Robert & Joanne Wocknitz. ****** A Special Thank You to Dr. Tollestrup, Dr. Regehr and Bishop Chipman, for the many times they were there to help our Toshia (and us) in her long illness. Thanks to our families and friends who were there helping us so much. Thank you again Ian & Diane & family Ed & Mary Cant & family Don & Lora Harker & family ****** Cardston - Magrath Pastoral Charge of the United Church of Canada welcomes their new minister Rev. David G. Moors & his wife Michelle. Rev. Dave has office hours at the Magrath Church office - thursdays 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Phone 758-3606, in Cardston, Tues. Wed. & fri. - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone 653-3105. Home phone 758-6353. ****** Out of town guests at Katie Fisher, were her brother Steve & wife Sheila from Hixon B.C. They came for her brother Joe's funeral, which was held in Calgary. Joe passed away August 15, 1998 at the age of 64 years. He was cremated & his ashes were brought to Crow's Nest Pass by Steve & Sheila. ****** Going to Utah soon? I'm looking for a one way ride from Salt Lake City to Southern Alberta - Sept. 11 or shortly there after. If you have room for 1 adult passenger on your return trip, please call 758-6742 to make arrangements. Thank You. Magrath Golf Club Ladies Scramble Saturday, September 5, 1998 8:00 a.m. shotgun start $90 per team entry fee (3 lady team), which includes meal and prizes. Calcutta - $30 per team Call the Magrath Golf Club to enter @ 758-3054. ****** ECS to Grade 9 Education publique francophone maternelle a la 9e annee Full time Kindergarten Maternelle a temps plein Septembre 1998 4 1/2 full days/week Free transportation in Lethbridge and area PreMaternelle/Preschool Register your child in the morning and/or afternoon 320-2287 DANCE BY TANYA Tanya Bolokowski will be teaching jazz - hip hop combo classes. For ages 6 and up. Don't miss your chance to dance. CaB 327-3019 or 381-7112. ****** Lunch & Learn - Will & Estate Planning DATE: Tuesday, September 1, 1998 TIME: 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PLACE: Garden City Senior Centre HOSTED BY: Paul Wolsey of CIBC Financial Planning Inc. & John Evans of Stringham Denecky Law Offices Come enjoy a FREE luncheon (catered by Vinnie Jensen) and learn from the experts on planning your will & estate. Although there will be no cost, please register ASAP (RSVP) as seating will be limited to the first 75 registrants. RSVP to Stringham Denecky Law Offices 328-5576. Just a reminder that Home Hardware still has a good selection of school supplies. We carry the items from the list that the school hands out, we also have some spare copies of that list, so don't panic, just drop by and let our pleasant, helpful staff help you out. ****** Domestic & Commercial - ‘Water Hauling 3000 Gal & 4000 Gal capacity Pump’ng Services i Available ( Cistern Cleaning r V- Bus. 328.2460 Home 758-3698 ssdirect@telusplanet.net www.ssdirect.com Computer Consulting, Sales, and Service Box 389, 132 - 2na Street SW, Magrath, AB TOK 1 JO Roger Davies voice 758-3577 General Manager fax 758-9174 I carry a piece of rubberized shelf liner in my child’s diaper bag. When we go to restaurants, I place it on the seat of the high chair and it keeps him from slipping. Laurie Miracle, Chippewa Falls. Wisconsin STEELE SHERIDAN *No Deliveries Sundays and Holidays Friday August 28th Jr. Swim Peddle & Run 4:30 p.m. • Wilde Bros. Pool Paddle Peddle & Run 5:30 p.m. • the canal Childrens Races 6:00 • the park Barbeque & Corn Dinner 6:30 at park • $3.00 Family Fun Ball Game 7:30 at park • everyone bring your mitt Paddle Peddle & Run Jr. Swim Peddle & Run Teams of four 16 year & older Welling Residence or Family One female team member 5:30 at Cana! individuals or teams of three 8-15 years old Welling Residents or family Race begins 4:30 p.m. at Wilde Bros, pool Register by Thursday August 27 with Richard or Tessa Wilde at 752-4576 / V? & CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: TUESDAY 12 NOON PHONE 758-6377 Less than 30 words—$1.50 Small ad (2.5”X 3.5")-$6.50 1/4 page --- $8.50 1/3 page --- $9.50 1/2 page --- $15.00 Full Page Copy Ready—$30.00 Full Page—We do --- $45.00 Flyer insertion (your paper) Lost: a grey & black video camera bag, lost at Jensen's Dam. If found, please call 758-3066 or 758-3069. 9-2. ****** Missing: 6 mos old german sheperd pup, answer's to die name "Angus", went missing fnday. Cail 758-6294. 9-2 ****** Help wanted housekeeper for fiidays. Also babysitter for some Sat nights. Must have own transportation. Call 758-3532. 8-26. ****** We are taking orders for stewing hens, to be butchered in the fallcooler weather. Call 758-3517. 9-2. ****** For sale: fridge-good condition - 12 cu. ft Call 758-6312. ****** For sale: Tokai Piano, excellent condition $2500.00 Ask for Diane @ 758-3078. 9-9. ****** For sale: small sq. green feed bales. $2.00 each. Can 752-3723. 9-9. ****** For sale: 2 row Yamaha organ with seat $800. o.b.o. 758-3517. 9-2. ****** For sale: 8 ft Star Trak 600, sateHite dish, capable of receiving foreign stations, used 2 1/2 mos. Also five chrome stacking office arm chairs. 20-4' florescent lights. 9.8 Mercury out board motor. Offers!! Moving must sell. Phone 327-7536. 8-26. ****** For sale: 13 - 28' roof trusses, 1 - 28' gabale end. 4/12 pitch 24" o.h. Value $750, asking $550. CaH 758-3634 evenings. ****** For sale: 35 acres irrigated, 2nd cut alfalfa hay on the stump. Phone 758-6629. 8-26. ****** For sale by owner - 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix, PW, PWDL, air, cruise, tilt, am/fm stereo cassette, exceUent condition, very clean unit Call 758-6200-if no one is home leave a message. 8-26. ****** Brandt Tidmarsh & Russell Yoshihara have their own lawn mowers. They charge $6.00 per job to mow lawns. Call 758-3819 or 758-3556. ****** CANADIAN SECURITY SYSTEMS We sell, install & service alarms, camera systems & safes. *AIso dead bolts, & key locks. Call Ross Moore @ 758-3945 for a free estimate. 9-22.Pre School * 1 I will be teaching beginning Pre Kindergarten skills Come have some fun, and learn new things at playschool! There will be 3 separate classes starting in September. WHEN: 1st Class - Tuesday and Thursday in the morning Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 2nd Class - Tuesday and Thursday in the afternoon Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 3rd Class - Wednesday in the morning Time: 9:30 -11:30 TEACHER: Heather McDonald (Harris) AGES: 3-5 years old (only) To register and for more information please contact Heather at 758-6306 FOOTHILLS APPLIANCE^ SERVICE fat#* n „ tierrice Owner Operator: Art Heninger formerly of Magrath now living in Cardston Generai a Sub Contracting Curt’s Construction P.O. Box 535 Magrath, Alberta TOK 1J0 CURTIS HATCH Ph: (403) 758-3759 We repair ail major appliances. We have good rebuilt appliances in stock, sold with guarantee Will come to Magrath weekly or whenever needed o mileage_ cliargcg 653-1919 “Awww, Mom, do you know how hard it is to try to chase outlaws when you keep asking me if I need to go potty?” Magrath Ag. Society Is accepting written bids on or before Sept. 11/98 for the following fall & winter events -contractors for weekly team roping or steer wrestling practice. -bookings for all riding times (groups or individuals) Send to: . Attention Valerie Nilsson Magrath Ag. Society, P.O. Box 508 Magrath AB. TOK UO (403) 758-3062. ****** ANGE-EMILE LABBE •Drywall • Boarding • Taping • Texture Wall & Ceiling . • Small Renovations • Commercial & Residential BOX 803 "" PHONE-MAGRATH, AB TOK 1 JO (403) 758-6876’' “I keep finding pounds other people have lost.” A few pieces of chalk placed in the corner of your jewelry box will help keep costume jewelry from tarnishing. For More Information Call Ted Bouvier 750-3236 NEW! www.-telusplanet.net/public/bouviers/ Individualized Fitness 5 Nutrition Programs Physical Fitness Consulting Specializing In w fe£ S'ir’ Cf & Ssia' To remove tree sap from your deck, use mineral spirits (available at hardware stores), then rinse with clear water. Curtains will slide on the rod without snagging if you first put tape over the end of the rod. An old, open-ended cloth eyeglas? case makes a terrific and safe potholder— simply slip it over the hot handle of whatever pot you’re using to prevent bums and accidents! Lowry Painting WOLSEY’S WORKS £- • . « Henouatton & Handyman Services^ - ■ . a •■/.•sv 758 -3j9. 9r. r2r— • - Experienced, Reliable Painters Interior/Exterior ♦ Pressure Washing Residential/ Commercial ♦ Window Cleaning Trevor Lowry ^REE ESTIMATES Owner Manager ./-758-3 870 ■ Pre School I will be teaching beginning Pre Kindergarten skills,come have some fun & learn new things. There will be 3 separate * classes starting in Sept, tues & thurs. 9:30-11:30 tues. & thurs 1-3 p.m. Wed. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Teacher Heather McDonald (Harris) Ages-3 - 5 yrs.(only) To register & for more info please contact Headier @ 758-6306. AAAAAA *Please note-all registrations for clogging MUST be in by Aug. 31st For more info contact Coutney Alston @ 758-3627 or Jennifer Sabey @ 758-3327. ****** Will do general Bobcat loader work. Call 758-3278 after 6 p.m. 8-26 ****** JEANNIE’S HAIR FASHION 136S - 1 St West 4 doors South of Trading Co. 758-3379 Open Tues thru Friday Professional Haircare at pleasing prices Fully serviced building lots for sale. Several sizes & prices. Watson Developments Ltd. 653-3964. Lot for sale by owner serviced-75 x 165, *close to schools *Phone 758-3615. Lr. ** **** RICK'S PORTABLE WELDING Owner Rick Beres We weld everything from chairs to tractors Please call me for all your Welding needs "B" pressure qualified. 758-6427 ****** For rent: commercial & storage space(int & ext) available in Magrath for more info 758-3490. AAAAAA For rent: commercial space, on 1st St W. Magrath, ideal for small business +1000 sq. ft avail, immed-for more info call 758-3490. Jk&ft A A A For rent: 2 bedroom house, available Oct 1 $500/mos + utilities, $500 d.d. Call 758-6083. 139-2 St West 9-2. ****** *Come join some fun* Did you enjoy aquafit this summer Did you have a chance to attend? Then come join me. Heather McDonald at file R.V. Covered Wagon Park. x Tues & Thur. 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost $35.00 starts sept 8th. Cafi 758-6306 to register. 9-2. ******MEAT SPECIALS AUGUST 24-29 Lean Ground Beef $1.78/lb $3.92/kg Sirloin Steak $6.98/lb $15.39/kg Sirloin Tip Roast $2.98/lb $6.57/kg Frying Chicken (utility grade) $1.28/lb $2.82/kg Pork Sausage $1.68/lb $3.70/kg Beef or Breakfast Sausage $1.88/lb $4.14/kg Bulk Wieners .98/lb $2.16/kg Western Family Sliced Cooked Ham 375g $2.98 Western Family Sliced Meats-beef bologna, spiced ham, summer salami 175g $1.28 Olympic Bacon 500g $2.98 Olympic Wieners 450g $2.28 Olympic Sub Packs 375g $3.68 Olympic Party Sticks 500g $2.98 On Thursday, September the 31“, i998, there will be a Reform. Party Senate candidate forum in Lethbridge at the Fritz Sick Memorial Centre, 420-1 ¡th Street S., Gymnasium B, from 7'00 - 9:00 PM ' ’ Um one of the seven Reform candidates, and on September ¡2* you may vote to nominate two. iaese two will then run in the Senate election to be held October 19th in conjunction with the coming Alberta Ciwc Elections, This is part of the Reform Party’s effort to further democratize our federal political institutions in general, and in particular to bring about an elected Senate. How can we possibly tolerate any >cnger a senate in which our Senators are appointed by a distant and partisan Prime Minister rather than by our democratic choice! Two major functions of our Senate are to represent the interests or the Provinces, and put a check on a single party dominated House of Commons Liberal Senators appointed (not elected) by a Liberal Prime Minister cannot possibly do this. ttrge you to attend the meeting on September where I and the other candidates will discuss this issue and answer your questions. I would like your nomination vote on September the 12* and the meeting on September 3rd will help you confirm your choice. Please feel free to call me at work (403) 282- 4544 or home (403)289-9561, Bruce Blamell Calgary, AlbertaMORE GROCERY SPECIALS AUGUST 24 - 29 Kraft Salad Dressing 475 ml $2.48 Kraft Miracle Whip 500 ml $2.68 Hunt's Tomato Sauce - 398 ml .78 Hunts Tomato Paste 156 ml .58 Garden Select Pasta Sauce 700 ml $2.48 Alpo Dog Food 624-630g $1.38 Friskies Cat Food 156g 2 for .88 Viva Towels 2 pk .98 Ultra Cheer F 6 liter $7.98 Bounce .£ C; 80 pk $5.98 Sunny Delight Drinks 3.78 liter $3.98 Becel Margarine 'Ì 907g $3.98 1 Mainstay Cat Food 8 kg $8.98 Kelloggs Eggo Waffles 312g $2.28 Western Family Pizza 800g $4.98 Minute Maid Orange Juice 355 ml $1.18 Heinz White Vinegar 4 liter $2.98 Heinz Pickling Vinegar •f 4 liter $3.48 In Your Town™ MOBILE DENTURE CLINIC GEORGE TORRE-ALBA DENTURIST .¿off* SEPT. 7 6:00 PM 327-2121 Diamond Willow Terrace Lodge Kitchen Aide position required for responsible individual who is able to work three Sundays a month, occasional Sat. & STAT holidays. Applicant must eqjoy working with seniors and be able to assist with general kitchen duties. Please send resume and cover letter to Charlotte Anderson, Manager Diamond Willow Terrace Lodge Box 580, Magrath, AB. by August. 28th. ****** PRODUCE SPECIALS AUGUST 24 -29 Pickling Cucumbers .69/lb $1.52/kg DiU Weed .88 each Nectarines $1.18/lb $2.60/kg Green Seedless Grapes $1.48/lb $3.26/kg Bartlett Pears $1.18/lb $2.60/kg Lettuce .88 each Green Peppers .78/lb $1.72/kg SENIORS NEWS It's Wednesday lunch time again, so starting September 9th, lunches will be served at 5 p.m. at the Seniors' Centre. Then Wednesday the 16th and 30th. Potluck will be on Friday August the 25th. See you there!!! Come out and eqjoy good food & good company. *Bookings for the Senior's Centre, call Jack or Jean Butlin 758-3030, rental fee is $75.00. ****** Magrath United Church Sunday School . Will be conducting a Bottle Drive If you live out of Town and.have any question or don’t want to be missed and have bottles to be picked up or for more information. Call Margo at 758-6709. ‘Date to be announced later. ****** Bingo - Bingo - Bingo Next Bingo is Thursday Sept. 3rd. at the Seniors* Centre. Doors open @ 6:30 Bingo @ 7 p.m. All Welcome ****** I've learned that when there’s something unpleasant to do, do it first. I've learned that all cars lose their new car smell no matter how much they cost. Fall term for gymnastics Begins September 15th. Price is $40.00 with fund raising or $55 without fund raising. Classes include children ages 4 & up. For more info contact: Tammy Noad 758-3604, Monica Zaugg 758-3832, Sheila Robinson 758-6077, or Cheryl Woodruff 758-6829. FALL ISRAEL HOLYLAND TOUR October 24 - November 4, 1998 A 12 day tour to the Holyland hosted by Dave Clark is now taking applications. We will visit many sites such as Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jericho, Masada, Galilee and Jerusalem. We will spend 9 days and nights in Israel. We stay in first class hotels & Kibbutz accommodations. Two meals per day are covered(morning/eve). Seven full touring days with the #1 English speaking guide in Israel(Ami Segal). Included: Airfare, hotel accommodations, entrance fees, porterage, transfers, & tips. Price: $2899.00 Can, funds (optional ins. is extra) For a full itinerary call: Dave Clark - 758-3134 or at Lethbridge Travel 328-7678 Kim Taylor - 653-3276. Footnote: We locked in this price before the fall of the Canadian Dollar. This is a great bargain for those who have always wanted to visit the Holyland. It will be an experience that you will never forget. ******HOME HARDWARE ’’HOME OF THE HANDY MAN” ”¥OUR BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES STORE” ♦DON’T PANIC!! WE HAVE SCHOOL LISTS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEM. *12 LAURENTIEN COLORED MARKERS - $2.98/PACKAGE. ♦CANADA EXERCISE BOOK 32 PAGES WITH 4 BOOKS PER PACKAGE. REGULAR $1.99, NOW SALE PRICED AT $1.49 PER PACKAGE. ♦PENCILS - 10 PER PACKAGE - REGULARLY $1.29, ON SPECIAL FOR .79. ♦PAPER MATE PENS - 10 PENS PER PACKAGE - WERE $3.29, NOW ON SPECIAL FOR $2.00. *80 PAGE COIL NOTEBOOK, REGULARLY $1.99, NOW ON SPECIAL FOR .99. ♦SHARP CALCULATOR* REGULAR $5.99, NOW ON SPECIAL FOR $4.00. *225 ML WHITE GLUE, REGULAR $2.69, ON SPECIAL FOR $1.69. ♦CRAYOLA CRAYONS* 24 PER PACKAGE, REGULARLY $2.49, NOW ON SALE FOR $1.99. ♦UNIVOL OIL 10W30 & 10W5 ARE NOW ON SALE FOR $1.07 FOR EACH 1 LITRE CONTAINER.GROCERY SPECIALS AUGUST 24-29 Dairyland 2% Cottage Cheese 500g $1.68 Dairyland Light Cottage Cheese 500g $1.68 Dairyland Fat Free Sour Cream 500g $1.88 McGavin's 100% Whole Wheat Bread 567g $1.28 McGavin's French Bread 516g $1.28 Lays Potato Chips 170g .98 Campbell Hearty Noodle Bowl Soup 65g .78 Western Family Jam 375 ml $2.28 Skippy Peanut Butter 500g $2.98 Paramount Chunk Light Tuna 170g .98 Green Giant Vegetables 341-398 ml .88 Hunt's Tomatoes 398 ml .98 Moneys Mushrooms Pieces & Stems 284 ml .78 Catelli Macaroni or Spaghetti 900g $1.68 Sunrype Hi 5 Drinks 1 liter .98 Sunrype Juices 3 pk $138 Sunrype Okanagan Blend Apple or Orange Drink 3 pk $1.18 Christie Ritz 250g $2.48 Christies Cookies 400g $2.98 Nabob Coffee 300g $3.28 Kellogg's Rice Krispies 700g $4.48 Kellogg's Raisin Bran 775g $4.48 Dunkaroos 170g $2.48 Gushers, Fruit by the Foot, Sodalicious, Fruit Corners, String Thing 110g-153g $2.48
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