| 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 30 cents Wednesday March 24, 1993 * .(• VICTORY ! HOW SWEET IT IS!!! MAGRATH ZENITHS CAPTURE 4 A BOY'S PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP Danny Balderson, Kevin Cook, Bart Harris, Paul Hunt, John Kendrick, Aaron Kinder, Cassio Maffia, Darin Ogden, Cristiano Ruy, Russell Tanner, Justin Wood. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Fire Trucks and Ambulance were to meet the team in Welling to give them a royal escort home. However, driver David Lowry, perhaps fuelled by the excitement of the win, arrived home just as the trucks were pulling out of the station. Nevertheless, with sirens blowing and the town siren set off as well, the team knew we were glad to have them home. Over 300 hundred people turned out to greet the Team and Cheerleaders, (who you will remember are also Provincial Champs), at the School at approximately 6:15 p.m. Principal Nordquist officially welcomed the Team home followed by Coach Tim Tollestrup comments on the * games. Each player had an opportunity to express his feelings as well. When asked by the Magrath News how he felt to have Magrath School bring home the Trophy, Principal Nordquist enthusiastically replied, "They did a TERRIFIC JOB; it was the culmination of all they have worked for". THE GAMES 2200 fans witnessed Magrath win their first Provincial High School Basketball Championship in 15. years; defeating the Raymond Comets 83-67 in the Final Game at the University of Alberta gymnasium in Edmonton Saturday night (March 20). Magrath fans could be seen everywhere; an estimated 600 loyal Magrathites were in Edmonton to cheer their team on to Victory. The Zeniths played superbly all weekend; reeling in three (3) straight wins with a very solid defense. GREAT TEAM WORK and CLUTCH SHOOTING! > Zeniths opened the Tournament with a 116-100 victory over Red Deer. BART HARRIS had 33 points; DANNY BALDERSON added 27; and CRISTIANO RUY 20. In the semi-final Zeniths defeated Ross Shepherd Thunderbird 94-79 before a packed house at Jasper Place High School. DANNY BALDERSON proved unstoppable as he poured in 37 points; CRISTIANO RUY Was a power on the boards and contributed 28 points. In the Championship Game Zeniths led throughout; up 40-28 at the half, and held their composure for the 16 point victory. DANNY BALDERSON was top scorer for the Zeniths with 26 points and CRISTIANO RUY and AARON KINDER had 20 points each. Following the game and presentations the bleachers emptied, as fans swarmed onto the floor and the players. Excitement was high, everyone congratulating each other on such a victory. LOCAL MIDGETS GO PROVINCIAL Competing also this past weekend was the . SCEPTERS MIDGET HOCKEY TEAM. These outstanding young men captured SECOND PLACE in a hard fought tournament in Elk Point AB. Eight teams competed from the C Division (drawing area of 5000). CONGRATULATIONS!!! Danny Baker, Mitch Beazer, Tom Bingham, Robert Brandt, Ryan Chipman, Trevor Dunlop, Marc Heggie, Scott Johnson, Jeff Kawade, Cole Nelson, Jason Ripley, Tak Saruwatari, Arlin Silverman, Kevin Strate, Scott Takaguchi, Matt Vandenberghe, Steven Veale, Matt Visser, Jamie Wakefield, Chris Yanke, Brady Zuback. SEWING BARGAINS metre POLYCOTTON FABRIC IDEAL FOR SUMMER PANTS OR SHORTS Red, Black, Royal, Turquoise or hot pink 45” wide NICE SELECTION PRINTS SEW TOPS TO CO-ORDINATE WITH POLY COTTON PLALNS 6.95 metre and up BARGAIN BASKET^ lace 4 M FOR 1.00 YARN 1/2 PRICE WEEKEND SPECIAL FABRIC MARKERS Reg. 3.99 1/2 PRICE OPPORTUNITY CONTEST to NAME 16 NEW CRAYON COLOURS. Crayola New Colour Contest, P.O.Box 342, Conshohocken PA.USA, 19428 by August 31/93 HOCKEY PARENTS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING April 5 th, 1993 Monday 7 p.m. in the Arena Year-end business and election of new Board Members. Plan to attend and bring your ideas for next year. "If you are active and prosperous or young and in good health, it may be easier for you to augment your means than to diminish your wants." — 'a. ■ COMING EVENTS DRAMA IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU! A Religious play March 28th 7:30 pm. Magrath Stake Centre Everyone welcome FREE ADMISSION SOUTHERN REGION EMERGENCY SERVICES SOCIETY We are still in need of various items for our AUCTION in June. If you have something that you could donate Please Call for Pick-up Marvin Miller 758-6821 Ken Hoibak 758-6523 Clayton Boodry 758-6831 LADIES NIGHT OUT Learn about Women's Special Nutritional Needs FUN-INFO-FOOD March 31, 1993 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Senior's Centre. NO ADMISSION co-sponsored by the Chinook Health Unit and the Magrath Hospital For more information Contact Marie Sabey, Kris Alston, or Doris Gruninger FORGIVING ONE'S SELE A NECESSARY SKILL March 27, 1993— 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Cost - $ 25. 00 Location will be announced LORRAINE LEISHMAN facilitating To Register call Deb at 758-6265. If no answer call 752-3987 and leave _BINGO EVERY SECOND X THURSDAY Next Bingo ^7 APRIL 1st , _ / AT THE SENIORS CENTRE / any adults in the community who are interested, are invited to join our 1994 Easter European Tour: London, Paris, Rome, Pompeii—12 days. Call Robert Rasmussen for more information 758-3442 RIVER EAST ROUVERZ a 30 voice girls choir from Winnipeg, will be performing with the ANN CAMPBELL SINGERS and the Southminister Jr. Choir on March 28th at 3:00 pm at the Southminister Church. OPEN HOUSE SHEILA NILSSON and BRENT LOWRY wish to announce their marriage of February 6th. Any friends who would like to wish them well are invited to an OPEN HOUSE at Mr. & Mrs. David Lowry residence on Saturday March 27 th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. T-BALL REGISTRATION is over for all 6 years of age or older. If you have a 5 year old who really wants to play —give me a call. We will still accept late registrations as well . Forms are available at the Town Office. Cost-$20.00 After April 15th -$25.00 Call Margo at 758-6709 SCIENCE OLYMPICS Plan to attend this special event for Education Week; to be held in the Tom Karren Gym from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The students will be attempting some pretty strange projects. The Public is welcome to attend and to learn along with the students. ANNOUNCEMENT Brent and Shauna Clifton wish to announce the arrival of their daughter KIMBERLY ELISE. She was bom February 23,1993 and weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. Mikkenna, Eryn, Robert and Derek think she is a wonderful sister. Her grandparents are Ted and Betty Clifton of Magrath and Mark and Iris Chipman of Raymond. FAMILY HISTORY CENTER For admittance to the Family History Centre please ring the bell at the Stake Office Door (west side) OPEN HOURS'. *Tuesday & Thursday: 1- 9 p.m. * Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. *Sunday: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. CLOSED The following Sundays- Aprii 4. April 11. & May 9 th The ancestors you find are a part of who you are. Jacquie Bly- Coordinator- 758-3103 (Upstairs) JEWELLERY BEST SELECTION NICKEL FREE PIERCED EARRINGS NEW SPRING COLOURS EASTER EARRINGS / CLIPS &PINS NEW TRIO RINGS It was with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Father Joseph O'Reilly on Sunday, March 21, in Toronto. Father Joe first came to Alberta in 1967 to teach at Catholic Central High School, Lethbridge. In February 1973, he was appointed to be pastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Raymond and the two Mission Churches of St. QUILT SEARCH Labelling & Identifying QUILTS If you are interested in having your quilt documented, contact Ruth Hovey, Margaret Leishman, or Lorelle Gurney. We have forms to fill out for your quilts Pedigree. Ph:758-6431 THANK YOU We w'ish to extend our sincere thanks to Garth Veale for his quick response in coming up so promptly, when we had our recent disaster. Also, thank you to the other members of the Town Crew for what they did. It was all very much appreciated. Thanks again, and God Bless you. Sincerely, Syl & Margaret Rarick THANK YOU To everyone who called, sent cards,and food at the time of my mother's passing. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Grace Kadonaga THANK YOU We would like to express our appreciation to all who came to the OPEN HOUSE for Sean and Corrie on Saturday, March 13; it was a great success and lots of fun to do. A SPECIAL THANKS to the "pie bakers"! Corrie's comments"Now I know why you love it out here in Magrath—the people give love and support no matter who you are or how well you are known. Thanks to Everyone! DeVar & Valeen Dahl Sean & Corrie Erlendson WITH GENUINE AUSTRIAN CRYSTALS LADIES SLACKS 1 Rack Sizes 8-18 BLOUSES 1 Rack CLEARING at 1/2 PRICE WEEKEND SPECIAL s NIGHT WEAR Gowns / Robes or P.Js (Ladies) 20 % OFF ANNOUNCEMENT Erwin and Carol Raasch are pleased to announce the birth of another granddaughter AMANDA FAYE RAASCH; born March 1,1993 to Ken and Annette Raasch of Lethbridge; a sister for Talia and Eric Raasch and Gary, Guylaine, Guy and Ryan Hammond. "Life is riot so short but there is Joseph's, Magrath and St. Edmund's in New Dayton. There will be a memorial Mass on Friday March 26,1993 (also his birthday) at 7:30 p.m. at Assumption Church , Lethbridge. All friends and parishioners welcome. Father Joseph Alfred O'Reilly was bom in Ottawa, Ontario on March 26, 1917, son of the late George and Edith (Lee) O'Reilly.He was educated in Toronto, Windsor, and Rochester, New York and entered the Basilian Fathers in 1936 and was -,. ordained in 1946. He served his community in Toronto, Windsor, Houston Texas, Rochester, NY, and Lethbridge AB. He is survived by a sister Kathleen McDonald and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters: Margaret and Gertrude; brothers:William, Johq and Francis. 7 The Creative f) \ Circle8 XLAST CHANGE ttCpurcbas^from CREATIVE CIRCLE Direct Seiling Operation discontinued at the END OF MARCH Check the Catalogue for SPECIALS Call 758-6659 always time for courtesy. "Emerson Rene Nordquist HOWARD'S MEAT SPECIALS MARCH 22 nd - 27 th Standing Rib Roast 3.89 /lb 8.58 / kg Sirloin Tip Roast 3.49 /lb 7.69 / kg Pork Loin Chops (Rib & Tenderloin) 1.89 /lb 4.17 ! kg Mayfair Ham 375 / gm 3.19 each Olympic Sliced Meats 175 / gm 1.79 each Olympic Hot Dog Wieners 300 / gm 99 each BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT HOIBAK GREENHOUSES This operation began in 1979 as a small hobby operation, located on the Dee Richard's farm, three (3) miles north of Magrath. Initially, the greenhouses were used primarily for the production of Bedding out plants and other Spring Crops. Then in 1986 we started into the Cucumber business. Two years later we began growing Cut Flowers. Presently we operate 7000 square feet of greenhouses; growing BEDDING PLANTS and SPRING CROPS from February to June; CUCUMBERS from July to October; and one house of ALSTROEMERIA (Dutch Cut Flowers) year round. We are primarily a Family operation, but do employ seasonal full and part-time staff during our busy times. As well 'Hoibak Greenhouses' operates a LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION and MAINTENANCE Business. We have experienced steady growth over the past 14 years and attribute a great deal of our success to the patronage of our local customers.Thanks! FAMILY Ken married Judy (Hillmer) in 1973. They have three children who are all attending Magrath School. Jodi: a grade 12 student is active on the School paper, as well as being involved on the Grad Committee. Kristi, in grade 11, is involved in Concert Band, SPIRIT,and Wind Ensemble. She also teaches Sunday School in the United Church. Bradley (better known as BJ) is in grade 9; he is taking advantage of the option of taking HomeEc. to learn basic cooking and sewing skills. COMMUNITY MINDED Ken instructs for the St. John Ambulance, as well as being a great help to Fire Chief Craig Bennett. Both Ken and Judy volunteer for the Magrath Fire Department and Ambulance. Ken was the push behind the Southern Region Emergency Society and has been instrumental in fund raising for our Emergency Measures Services. Judy works parttime in the School Library and in past years has been indispensable as she accompanied many soloists and Classes in Music Festival. As well she has been involved in all of the Drama productions put on by the Magrath School. REMINISCING Comments from Ray Stevenson "It was very different for me this time to attend the Provincial Basketball Tournament as a fan rather than as a coach. But both times have been very exciting". In 1978, with Dave Lowry as the assistant coach, the Zeniths were ranked second in the Zones. "We met LCI in the finals, after winning our first two games. Although we were the underdogs, we knew we had a chance. We used a 3-1 zone that they just could not penetrate. We came away with the Championship after a 48-40 win. The fan support was unbelievable, as it was at this tournament". "This Zenith's Team (1993) played every game very well. They worked together as a team. They looked for the man in the clear, and then got the ball to him. I felt that AARON KINDER played an outstanding game. "I believe Phil Tollestrup and Assistant Coach Darryl Christensen did an excellent job. In my opinion a key change for the Zeniths was when Phil alternated DANNY BALDERSON to guard position. Previously the team had trouble getting the ball to him, but by having Danny bring the ball up the floor, Phil maximized his effectiveness. The home support was again unbelievable. After the win everyone from Magrath stood and sang the school song.; twice even. People from larger centres commented that there were more fans from Magrath than from any other community, and how impressed they were that such a small school could field such an all round excellent team. It's been 15 years since the last win; let's hope it won't be that long until the next one. 1978 LINE-UP __ Tom Dudley, Doug Evers, Brent Johnson, Brad KarrenX Cory Michaud, Bart Milner, m Ron Rice, Rob Ripley, $ Terry Shannon, Brent Taylor, Darrel Taylor, Greg Woodbury SPORTS BRINGING HOME THE GOLD!!! Two Magrath students, ALEESA NELSON (grade 7) and HEATHER MCKELVEY (grade 5) are members of the Lethbridge Figure Skating Precision team the ICE CRYSTALS. This past Saturday, they travelled with the 18 member girls team (ages 7-13) to compete at the 1993 Sunlife Winterskate in Red Deer. They captured the SILVER MEDAL in the Juvenile Division of the precision competition. Their "big sisters" the ICE GEMS, (AGES 15-22) won the GOLD MEDAL in the Senior Division. Then to round off the weekend, it was on to the Black and Gold Precision Skating Competition on Sunday in Leduc. They beat several teams there to win the GOLD MEDAL in their Division. The ICE CRYSTALS were awarded FIRST ordinals (marks) from the presiding judges. CONGRATULATIONS ALEESA and HEATHER!!! BOXING Magrath can be proud of yet two more Champions: WADE and CURTIS HATCH. These brothers both won provincial boxing titles in Spruce Grove as members of the Lethbridge Boxing Club over the weekend. WADE HATCH moved up from the Novice to the Junior Open Division and defeated National Champion Jason Smith of Red Deer with a second-round technical knockout in the 60 kg division. The victory gives Hatch a berth into the Junior Nationals in Newfoundland April 68th. He will first attend an Alberta team training camp before heading to Newfoundland April Sth. Meanwhile CURTIS HATCH, a former Canadian Champion, returned after a two- year absence from the ring and won the 75 kg Senior Open Division. Hatch opened with a first round TKO of William Lambert of Slave Lake and then defeated Marty Melenka of Edmonton by decision to win the Provincial Title. Magrath will watch Wade in Newfoundland, with interest and as well when both Wade and Curtis head to the B.C. Gold Gloves in Vancouver May 6-7th. GOOD LUCK TO BOTH OF YOU HOCKEY SCEPTERS MIDGET HOCKEY TEAM Talented, dedicated, and crowd pleasing describe this team based in Magrath, but consisting of players from Cardston, Raymond, and Magrath. Participating in the Southern Alberta Spud League this season, they finished at the top with 10 wins, 3 losses and will play the winner of the Coaldale-Foremost match for the Provincial Championship in this league. These outstanding young men travelled to Elk Point AB for the Provincial Midget Championships this past weekend, and were treated first-class all the way. The whole town and neighbouring communities, from kindergarten age to Senior Citizens, put on a week-end that 'almost' equalled the hockey. Approximately 50 parents and boys made the trip. GAME 1- Athabasca - Zone 3. Along with different faces came a whole different way of playing the game, setting our team back on their heels for the first frame. Finding themselves down 7-2 halfway through the game, the boys started climbing out of the hole. They chipped away and with dogged determination finally gained the lead; then they tucked in an insurance marker and skated off with the first win under their belts. SCOTT TAKAGUCHI, with a little luck, started the comeback streak, while STEVEN VEALE and RYAN CHIPMAN took turns providing faultless goaltending in the 9-7 win. GAME 2- Beaveriodge -Zone 1. This proved to be a tight-checking, fast-skating match and required an ’all-out' performance from the SCEPTERS; which they were more than willing to provide. They knew that any lapses were costly. Fans were treated to an excellent game that went right down to the wire. The defensive squad played exceptionally well, but injuries were already taking a toll. TOM BINGHAM was sidelined with a shoulder injury along with CHRIS YANKE, while JEFF KAWADE saw limited ice time due to some heavy stick work with Athabasca. ROBERT BRANDT, KEVIN STRATE, SCOTT JOHNSON, and JAMIE WAKEFIELD all pitched in with a double effort to form a solid wall along our blue line. GAME 3- Marwayne -Zone 2. A piece of cake! The SCEPTERS set to work having some fun, and scoring lots of goals. MITCH BEAZER, MARC HEGGIE, and JASON RIPLEY put together some of the prettiest ’ti-tac-toe' plays; the hot offense provided a well deserved rest for the defense as they tromped over the Marwayne Elks 11-3. The third victory qualified the SCEPTERS for the SEMI-FINAL match with the Warburg Mustangs from Zone 4. The boys picked up right where they had left off, with all three lines getting in on the scoring. MATT VISSER made his presence felt, along with TREVOR DUNLOP and BRADY ZUBACK when they had to pick up the slack after yet more injuries; this time to Captain DAN BAKER. DAN had worked tirelessly setting up TAK SARUWATARI, MATT VANDENBERGHE, and ARLLN SILVERMAN, who helped make it easy by being right where they were supposed to be! The SCEPTERS thoroughly whomped Warburg 10-2 and were in the final game. Continued. CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: TUESDAY 12 NOON PHONE 758-6377 Less than 30 words—1.07 Small Ad(3.5X2.5)—5.35 1/4 page (3.5X5)—7.49 1/2 page (5"X7")-10.70 Full page(8.5"Xll") Copy Ready-25.00 Full Page (we do) 37.45 Flyer Insert(your paper) 21.40 Subscription Rates: Canadian 12.00 I year American 18.00 / year AGRICULTURE FOR SALE 1 year old Charoláis Bull 3 year old Charoláis Bull Ph: 758-6557 TO GIVE AWAY One Border Collie pup 4 months old. Ph 758-6557 EMPLOYMENT Southern Agri-Services Magrath is now taking applications for Ammonia Drivers. Requirements: Class 5 D.L. or Class 3 D.L. Ph: 758-3395 LOST & FOUND To good to throw away -pair of prescription glasses -Child's wallet with money -handle for a car / truck jack If any of these items might be yours come and have a look at the NEWS OFFICE(upstairsMagrathTrading Co) MERCHANDISE: GARDEN CITY GYMNASTICS are selling "ENGLISH BAY" Gourmet Cookie Dough to raise funds for the club. If you would like to order some please call Sue Gaff at 758-6385 We have 6 flavours: Chocolate Chip; Double Chocolate; Chocolate Chip Macadamia; Oatmeal Raisin; Peanut Butter; and Chocolate Chip Pecan A 3 lb. bucket sells for $7.00 This dough can be frozen (and refrozen)or is good in the fridge for 3 months. PERSONALIZED LABELS: 80-1 1/2 X 1 3/4—$3.25 60-1 X 2 1/2—$3.00 Protect your belongings Cail Bonny West 758-6309 "Time to burn provides neither warmth or light". Plutarch FOR SALE: Standard glass SHOWER DOORS $35.00 Ph: 758-3018 SERVICES: HORSES EXERCISED Do you need someone to exercise your horses? Give me a call. Lesley (Tokairin) Blair 320-0950 ATTENTION PARENTS Industry and Major high-tech employees are looking for creativity and good judgement. Good STUDY SKILLS include these. Call—Lorraine Leishman M.A. 752-3959 JUST FOR YOU HAIRSTYLES EASTER SPECIAL All perms 10% OFF until April 17th. We also carry the full line of Paul Mitchell . Lots of SPECIALS on different products. Thank you for your support. Marion Mostowy BARBER SHOP NOW OPEN MONDAYS ONLY ALL DAY 9 am-5 pm. FRANK VEHICLES FOR SALE 1985 Tempo L Auto -P.S-P.B. 115,000 Km New TiresExcellent mechanical condition $1500.00 PH: 758-6879 FOR SALE 1982 Dodge 1/2 ton with topper. Good Body, New engine. Ph: 758-3771 FOR SALE S.A.S.H has a 23 passenger 1977 G.M.C. school Bus for sale. Asking $1500, Ph: 758- 3334 ” FOR SALE 14 foot Triple E Travel Trailer 3- way fridge/ 3 burner stove / heater I 12 volt. 110 volt lights / Excellent Condition Ph: 758-3018 WANTED The KINDERGARTEN at Magrath School is in need of items that will enhance fine motor development. If you have any of the following and would be willing to donate them— please call Cynthia Harris (teacher assistant) 758-6825 after 1 pm weekdays or bring them to the kindergarten. 1- working padlocks with keys 2- metal nuts and bolts 3- golf tees 4- washers 5- Assortment of safety pins Also we would like to borrow a small incubator to hatch chicks in either April or May. Thank you . WANTED Apartment size gas STOVE (24") Phone 758-3156 or leave a message WANTED Magrath Computer student desperately requires the use of an IBM Compatible Computer to borrow or to purchase on instalments. Call Donna at 758-3006 WANTED L.D.S. MAGAZINES—Children's Friend and F.H.E. Manuals Please Call: Shelby 758-3108 WORK WANTED Renovations and Repairs Handyman Plus Call Brian Pelrine 758-3317 "That which is called firmness in a king is called obstinacy in a donkey," Lord ErskineCARRIAGE HOUSE THEATRE Showing through March 25 th "SOMMERSBY" Richard Gere:::Jodi Foster Rated (PG) 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. There will be no Saturday Matinee ************************ March 26 - April 1 st ’•FIRE IN THE SKY" rated PG ************************* CONGRATULATIONS Cardston School Division Basket Ball Teams on a GREAT Season. SPECIAL 2 for 1 for all Coaches , Team Players (boys & girls) Statisticians Cheerleaders TICKET PRICES General Admission Student(13-17) Child (3-12) Seniors (65+) DISCOUNT TUESDAY All Tickets $6.00 $5.00 $3.50 $4.00 $3.50 rows at our own is not to be picked in stranger's gardens.11 Douglas Jerrold RECYCLE Bring your old PHONE BOOKS to the school. Drop them off at Burns Alston’s room in the Elementary' School. WORTH It is not what the world gives me In honour, praise or gold; It is what I do give the world, So others do unfold. If by my work through life I can Another soul unfold, Then I have done what cannot be Made good by praise or gold. One tiny thought one tiny word May give a great one birth, And, if that thought was caused by me, I lived a life of worth. Richard F. Wolfe Leaves of Gold " Besides theology, music is the only art capable of affording peace and joy of the heart like that induced by the study of the science of divinity. The proof of this is that the Devil, the originator of sorrowful anxieties and restless troubles, flees before the sound of music almost as much as he does before the word of God. This is why the prophets preferred music before all the other arts, proclaiming the word in psalm and hymns. My heart, which is overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary." M artin Luther TANCO | CONTINUING ! ODD SIZED WINDOWS SALE for any room in the house. BAY WINDOWS PICTURE WINDOWS SEALED UNITS (odd) for nursery beds, breezeways etc. 4mmTempered glass (scratched slightly) for Breezeways, sheds, porches, 28 X 74; 34 X 74; 34 X 76; Reg. $4.50 sq.ft. SALES 1.20 sq.ft. AT THE FIRE HALL A course in SEARCH and RESCUE is being put on by Alberta Public Safety for three nights (Tues.Wed.&Thurs) with an Instructor coming down from Edmonton. People in the Magrath Emergency Services (Fire & Ambulance) as well as people from Lethbridge will be in attendance. They will be instructed in: a- Basic Search and Rescue utilizing: ropes; hoisting devices and stretchers. b-Searching Procedures: inside structures as well as outside. c-Rescuing people from various locations using ladders, stretchers; how to get them from elevated positions (ie rooftops) to ground level. Thursday Night Disaster Services Magrath will be presented with a Rescue Kit. DAIRY SPECIALS MARCH 22 ND - 27 TH Alpha Sour Cream 500 ml 1.58 Alpha Ice Cream 1 litre 2.08 Beatrice Cottage Cheese 500 gm 1.49 Beatrice Fruit Bottom Yogurt 500 gm 1.59 Beatrice Rich & Creamy Ice Cream 4 litre 5.99 SOUTH by Barbara Davies Have you ever seen the Northern Lights? Do you know what they are? Do you know where they come from? Do you know that from some places in the North, you can see Northern Lights in the South? I saw Northern Lights from my south window when I was living in the little Northern Alberta town of Fort Vermilion. Let me tell you about them. Northern Lights is just a nick-name. Their real name is AURORA BOREALIS. Perhaps they were named after the Roman Goddess of Light, Aurora. Her job was to open the gates of Heaven each day, and let the sunshine in. No one seems sure what causes the Lights. Some scientists say it is protons and electrons shooting from the sun. Then these particles react with the earth's magnetic field. Northern Lights and Sun Spots seem to be associated, but scientists don't know what causes the spots either. The Cree Indians in Northern Alberta, say Lights appear when the spirits of the dead are wandering across the sky. They also say, you must never dance under them, or your Spirit may have to travel through all eternity. The Indians around Yellowknife, in the North West Territories, say the Lights come from the windows of the people who live inside the earth. This is interesting to me, because Lights are seen best in the months of April and October. These are the months that many mothers do their spring and fall housecleaning. These are the months when windows are gleaming bright, and best reflect the light. Aurora Borealis do not appear the same from one time to another. They are constantly changing. They seem to have a choreographer, or dance teacher, to put together something different for each show. I turned out my lights at bedtime one night, and my room was filled with an eerie green glow. I looked out the window, and the north-west comer of the sky had turned a brilliant green. As I watched, this bright green stretched across the heavens, and then died away into a pale green shadow. It looked like someone had spilled a bucket of fluorescent paint in the comer of the sky, and the paint thinned and faded as it spread towards the east. Another very still night, I looked up, and it seemed a giant had thrown a handful of hugh, pale yellow feathers across the sky. Those feathers must have made him sneeze, for suddenly they jumped and tumbled about, then settled peacefully across the floor of the sky. The giant sneezed again, and sent them tumbling over and over. A friend and I were walking home another night; it was shivery cold and grave yard quiet. We noticed faint white spots appearing and disappearing in the northern sky. We had been told that whistling or singing would make the lights brighter. We had also been told that waving cloths under the Lights would make them dance. So, while my friend whistled and yelled, I waved a sheet in the air as hard as I could, to see what would happen'. Nothing seemed to, and since we were freezing, besides feeling pretty silly, we went ipside, settled ourselves in front of our south window, and waited to see what would happen. Slowly, the spots brightened, then turned pink. Suddenly, the southern sky exploded with colours; pink and purple; blue and green; yellow and white. The Lights danced and waved. They died away in one spot and burst out in another. They soared, like rockets trailing sparks. They wove and twisted in and around each other like ribbons, practising on their own for an Olympic competition. They stretched and flew in bright bands, resembling silk scarves caught in the wind. They spread out. They narrowed down. They flashed. They faded. They filled the whole sky with brilliance. Then, as though someone had flicked a switch; the Northern Lights were gone. Are they protons? Are they electrons? Are they spirits? Are they magic? I don't know. I do know that Nature's Northern Lights can put on a display that even Walt Disney would have a hard time equalling. CLEARING DISCONTINUED LINE OF EARRINGS (pierced & dip) 1.99MAGRATH PEP RALLY PLANNED A Special Pep Ralley, at which the school's banner will be raised, will be held Friday March 26tb to honour the victorious Zeniths team. CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNIES Once again the Magrath Grade 6 Band Students will be selling CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNIES This is the same fine product we have sold in ^previous years. Each BUNNY is 170 grams of solid milk chocolate in a ! colourful package and costs $3.50 (all taxes included) Students will be going door-to-door beginning this week. Proceeds from the sale will be used for the purchase of instruments and music for the Junior High Bands. FESTIVAL Lethbridge Kwanis Festival at the Yates Theatre March 22 --- All Magrath Bands will be competing Grade 8 & 9- Monday This group came in FIRST in their catagory Grade 7 - Tuesday Wednesday- HIGH SCHOOL BAND WIND ENSENBLE JAZZ BAND "Without distinction, without calculation, without procrastination, love. Lavish it upon the poor, where it is very easy; especially upon the rich, who often need it the most; most of all upon our equals where it is very difficult, and for whom perhaps we each do least of all.” Henry Drummond Continued. SCEPTER MIDGET HOCKEY FINALS- (at Elk Point,AB) a rematch with Beaverlodge. Everyone suited up; even the ones who weren't moving very well. Beaverlodge got the first jump and wouldn't let go. Their experience last year gave them an edge The boys gave it all they had, but just weren't able to gain the momentum they needed getting SECOND PLACE in the tournament. Our boys deserve recognition for EXCEPTIONAL HOCKEY and GREAT TEAMWORK ! The SCEPTERS tied for FIRST in total wins; scored the most goals; had the least penalty minutes; were a close second in goals against, and were the friendliest bunch there. A GREAT JOB!!! A Big Thank you to coaches Robin Chipman, Gene Kawade, Duke Wetherelt and Manager Garth Veale. Also to our SPONSORS for once again dipping deep and standing behind the team. —Scepter Pipe Company (jerseys & travel) —Philadon Calgary & Aztec Clothing (jackets) —Magrath Lion’s Club —Raymond Lion's Club —Town of Magrath —M. P. E. Engineering —Magrath Oldtimers Hockey Team —Magrath Minor Hockey and of course the PARENTS. MAGRATH LITTLE LEAGUE Last Tuesday the Annual Meeting of the Magrath and District Little League Association was held. President Howard West gave a progress report and financial update. Elected for the year 1993: President— Steve Johnson Vice President— Wes Balderson Secretary— Dave Clark Teams will be organized within the next two weeks. Anyone who still has not registered their child, please do so immediately with Howard West at the Magrath Trading Company. " The cynic is one who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing." Oscar Wilde PRODUCE SPECIALS MARCH 15 - 20 Bartlett Pears 89 / lb 1.96kg Black Plums 1.49/lb 3.28kg Mac Apples 69 / lb 1.52kg Long English Cucumbers 99 ea Romaine Lettuce 59 ea Carrots 21bs 89 ea SENIORS NEWS *The POT LUCK Dinner for this month is on this Friday, March 26 at 12 NOON in the Centre. Bring your contribution to the HAM DINNER and enjoy a delicious meal and good company. *Since March is a long month, there will be a Wednesday luncheon next Wednesday March 31 also at 12 NOON. *Seniors are holding a TEA and BAKE SALE and GARAGE SALE on Saturday April 10th at the Senior's Centre. Contributions to the GARAGE SALE are being accepted now. Phone Norma Arndt at 7586815 for more information. DEAR PHOEBE Last Saturday a real cool dude asked me out. We had like lots of fun, but one thing really worried me. He kept scratching, like all night long. After each scratching session he would like clean his fingernails. It kept me wondering, like, what's with this guy? Other than that, we like had a way good time. My like question is like, what is wrong with him? Signed, Bewildered DEAR BEWILDERED; Many people scratch. Many people clean their fingernails. Perhaps he was nervous, or selfconscious or did he smell a little -off? My advice-- GET BATHED PHOEBE Send your letters to DEAR PHOEBE C/O MAGRATH NEWS JUST A THOUGHT FREEDOM While we pass laws to reduce pollution of the earth, any proposal to protect the moral and spiritual environment is shouted down and marched against as infringing upon the liberty, agency, freedom, the right to choose. Interesting how one virtue, when given exaggerated or fanatical emphasis, can be used to batter down another,with freedom, a virtue, invoked to protect a vice.Those determined to transgress see any regulation of their life-style as interfering with their agency and seek to have their actions condoned by making them legal. People who are otherwise sensible say, " I do not intend to indulge, but I vote for freedom of choice for those who do." Boyd K. Packer A MAN WHO KNOWS HIS WORTH The machine in the large plant stopped working and everything came to a grinding halt. A repairman was called in. He merely tapped the machine with a hammer and it began working again. When he submitted a bill for $250.00 the plant manager felt the charge was too high for one little tap of the hammer, and demanded an itemized bill. The repairman complied with the request and sent a second bill. It specified: Tapping with Hammer $1.00 Knowing where to Tap $249.00 Wrench Set Drop forged carbon steel SAE sizes 3/8“ ■ I-1/4". ïtâowiiiô y HOME GARDEN SEEDS 79 CENTS per pack 5 I 1.00 HOM£GD 6ARPEMR SPRING & SUMMER CATALOGUES If you didn't get one in the mail see us!! Check Catalogue COUPONS for added SPECIALS HOME QARDBNSR GARDEN SEEDS Plant your seedlings now. Choose from our wide selection of vegetable and flower seeds 50*3-101-1 POWER TOOLS GOOD SELECTION OF BRANDNAME POWER TOOLS EXCELLENT WARRANTY WE STOCK OUR OWN BENCH MARK POWER TOOLS \BENCH MARK \~7 7"-71/4 ' z< CARBIDE qAtdpped BLADE HOME OF THE HANDYMAN The GOPHERS are out! See HOME HARDWARE for REMINGTON YELLOW JACKET 22 SHELLS L.R.H.P. 3.25 box 27.99 carton CATTLEMAN NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER YOUR EAR TAGS A small boy lost himself at the fair. He was ciying loudly when a policeman found him and asked what was the matter. "I'm lost." said Charley. "Oh," said the policeman. "Who are you with?" I. "My father," said the lost child "And what's your father like?" the officer inquired. "Cards and women," sobbed Chaley tI.Ti I "What do I consider the nearest approximation to happiness of which the present human nature is capable of? Why, living on a farm which is one's own, far from the hectic, artificial conditions of the city- a farm where one gets directly from one’s own soil what one needs to sustain life, with a garden in front and a healthy, normal family to contribute those small domestic joys which relieve a man from business strain. — EDDISON HOWARD’S GROCERY SPECIALS MARCH 22-27 Bistro Dutch Bread 510 gm 1.19 Kraft BBQ Sauce 455 ml 2.28 Skippy Peanut Butter 500 gm 2.28 Kraft Salad Dressing 500 ml 2.98 MJB Coffee 300 gm 1.68 Chipits chocolate Chips 300 gm 2.28 Nestle Mini Pudding 4 pk 1.98 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars 225 gm 2.28 Minute Rice 350 gm 1.48 Sunrype Juices 3/250 ml 1.28 Old South Orange Juice 355 ml 98 cents Prego Spaghetti Sauce 750 ml 1.98 Kraft Cheese Pizza Mix 850 gm 4.28 Libby Beans 398 ml 88 cents Nabisco Shreddies 675 gm 2.98 Carnation Ultra Fries 1 kg 1.48 Carnation Hash Browns- 1.5 kg 1.68 A man without mirth is like a wagon without springs, in which one is caused disagreeably to jolt by every pebble over which it runs. — Henry Ward Beecher | SAVINGS ON HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS 1 Tender Vittles 680 gm 2.28 ABC Ultra ( 4 litre ) or ABC Original ( 8 litre ) 4.48 Wizard Air Freshener 170 gm 1.08 Kleenex Hi-Dri Jumbo Towels 6 pk 4.98 Kleenex 300 pk 1.58 Delsey 12 pk 4.38
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