Magrath Store News (April 15, 1998)

• Main Author: Magrath Trading Store
• Format: Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: J. A. Ririe 1998
• Subjects: Magrath (Alta.) > Newsletters; Alta; Canada; Pratt; Elliott; Torre; Steele; Meredith; Deacon; Combs; Hines; Monique; Bouvier; Thurman; Ash Lake; Pink salmon
• Online Access: http://digitallibrary.uleth.ca/cdm/ref/collection/sanl/id/2035

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 CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER ALBERTA/NWT LETHBRIDGE & DISTRICT UNIT Wednesday April 15, 1998 "Hi Folks" The United Church's 3rd Annual Garage & Bake Sale is coming soon! SATURDAY MAY 23rd. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. So as you spring clean and have stuff you don't know what to do with and want to donate to a good cause, phone us for pick up or delivery Garage: Betty Twitchen @ 758-3240 or Darlene Holzworth @ 758-3569 Baking: Joan Frenzel @ 758-3273. ****** GOOD'S AND SERVICES AUCTION Sponsored by the Magrath First Ward Garden Place Chapel(new white church) Saturday May 2,1998 To raise funds for the Ward's Youth Summer Camps Breakfast will start at 9:00 a.m. Auction will start at 10:00 a.m. This will be a goods & services auction with all proceeds going to help fund Boys & Girls Youth Camps. Donations or info on goods & services can be made by contacting up to the time of the auction. Darcy Sorpold 758-3835 John Balderson 758-6392 Brad Sabey 758-3779 Come out for a great breakfast and support our youth by donating and/or by buying some of the much needed items. April is Canadian Cancer Society Month Together We Can Beat Cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer & the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. *The Canadian Cancer Society is NOT government funded. *The Canadian Cancer Society is NOT a member of the United Way. *The Canadian Cancer Society does NOT hire professional fund raisers or companies. *The money raised in Alberta for cancer research stays in Alberta. *The Canadian Cancer Society provides emotional & financial support to patients & families & education on prevention & early detection of cancer. Toll free Cancer info line 1-888-939-3333 Canvassers will be calling on you, please be generous. To volunteer call Mary Sallenbach @ 758-6839 CANADIAN CANCER, ALBERTA/N.W.T. DIVISION ****** Reform Party Nominations Policy Meeting Rick Casson M.P. will be in attendance. April 23, 1998 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Trading Company Hall For more information call 758-6392. ****** ****** Library News Adult Fiction A Fatal Inversion by Barbara Vine, The High­Steel Hazard by Steven Calder, The Music man by Meredith Willson, One Across, Two Down by Ruth Rendell. Adult Non-Fiction Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw, After the Death of a Child by Ann Finkbeiner, The Goodness of Vinegars, Erica Wilson's Children's World: Needlework Ideas from Childhood Classics, The Pritikin Program for Diet & Exercise by Nathan Pritikin, Trails West by National Geographic Society, The Mountain Barrier by Natural Science of Canada, Secret Corners of the World by National Geographic Society. Juvenile Fiction The Mad Hacker by Susan Brown, Curse of the Silver Box by Brenda Bellingham, the Mystery in Dracula's Castle by Vic Crume, The Facts & Fictions of Minna Pratt by Patricia MacLachlan, Best Friends Don't Come in Threes by Joel Schwartz, Margaret On Her Way by Bernice Thurman Hunter, Something's Fishy at Ash Lake by Susan Brown. Children’s Books Sleepytime ABC by Janet Campbell, Woodland Friends, the New Guitar, Miss Suzy by Miriam Young, Bunnies' ABC, The Queen Who Stole the Sky by Jennifer Garrett. Videos The Exciting Escapades of Mr. Bean, Daffy Duck, Something to Sing About, The Little Horse that Could and Matilda. * * * * A * Friends of the Library will be making meat pies Thursday, April 23rd. Orders can be placed at the Libraiy, Thank-You. The Magrath Jr/Sr. High Parent Council will be selling Candied Apples & Popcorn balls at the School April 23rd at noon ‘Please support this fundraiser. ****** Clock: Something that scares the daylights into you. The Magrath Elementary School is now accepting KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONS for the 1998/99 school year. Your child must be 5 by September 1/98 in order to be eligible. Please come to the school and fill out a registration form. A birth certificate is needed. MES Administration. ****** Museum News the Museum board now have a quilt display set up and would enjoy having you come and see the quilt art of years gone by. Thanks to those who have loaned the museum the various items to make this and previous displays a success. Our museum is open Monday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and Fridays from 1-5 p.m. ****** In Your Town™ MOBILE DENTURE CLINIC GEORGE TORRE-ALBA DENTURIST fAPR. 20 6:00 P.M. [e-mail] www.ssdirect.com Box 389, 132 - 2"“ Street SW, Magrath, AB TOK 1 JO Roger Davies General Manager voice 758-3577 fax [phone] Leisure is a fine companion but boredom is his brother. Glenn and Charlotte Fletcher have been called to serve in the France, Lyon (Church Service) Mission, they will be entering the MTC on May 5th. Their missionary farewell will be held on April 19th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Magrath Stake Centre. All are invited to attend. , ****** Tyler Zobell has been called to serve in the Utah, Provo Mission. He will enter the MTC on May 13th. His farewell win be held on Sunday, April 26th, 1 p.m. at the Garden Place Chapel. All are invited to attend. ****** . Chad Harris's Farewell will be held Sunday April 19th at 9 a.m. in the Magrath Stake Centre. Chad has been called to the Salt Lake City Mission. ****** It's a Girl!!! Bryce, Chad, Monique & Michael Hardy of Calgary are excited to announce the arrival of their "Littlest Angel" to their family. BETHANY ELISE was born at 12:55 a.m. on Sunday, April 5th in the Peter Lougheed Hospital. She stood 20" tall and weighed 7 lb. 7.5 oz. Grandparents Gerry & Susan Baril of Magrath think "Eight is Great" Clark & Deanna Hardy of Cardston agree that "Thirteen is Lucky." ****** The Families of Lon & Ruth Hovey celebrated their parents 60th Wedding Anniversary with a family party held in Lethbridge on the Easter weekend. Lon & Ruth were married on 16 April 1938 at Cardston, Alberta ****** Thank You to the Pixies who left the Easter cards and basket of goodies at my door. What a nice gesture. Doroth.y* *M**. *B* ennett. FOOTHILLS APPLIANCE-^ SERVICEfe^- » Owner Operator: Art Hcninger formerly of Magrath now living in Cardston We repair ail major appliances. We have good rebuilt appliances in stock, sold with guarantee Will come to Magrath weekly or whenever needed ♦No mileage charge* 653-1919 A man in an old wreck of a car drove up to a tollbooth on the highway. "Seventy-five cents," the toll booth operator said to him "SOLD!" replied the weary driver. General & Sub Contracting Curt’s Construction P.O. Box 535 Magrath, Alberta CURTIS HATCH TOK 1J0 Ph: [phone] Why did the teacher wear sunglasses? Because her class was so bright! ♦Dust handles of tennis rackets & golf clubs with cornstarch to absorb perspiration & make them easier to grip. MAGRATH MAC GREGOR HIGHLANDERS Please mail or bring me a picture of yourself (name on back) (if no picture then leave your name if you danced with the performers in the 20 years of Ceilidhs held each spring in Magrath Alberta from 1972 when this dance group was first formed, to 1995 when I retired. People to call regarding this is myself Alice Stevenson (Sparky) Phone [phone] - or mail to Box 36 magrath AB. TOK UO. or phone: Anne Pilling - 758-3088 Melissa Hoy - 758-3191 Lois Harris - 758-3686. We need this for the History Book of Magrath Thanks for your help on this Alice Stevenson. Magrath Co-ed Softball Grade 4-6 Fee $10.00 ($15.00 after April 24th) Practises begin week after Easter Break. League play begins Thursdays May 7 - June 18th Please hand in registration form to Dari Cook 758-3639 NOTE Late registrations may be put on a waiting list MASS LITTLE LEAGUE PRACTICE For all registered Coach Pitch (6-8 years old) April 21 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Diamond by jungle gym. $:£**** ANGE-EMILE LABBE •Drywall ’Boarding • Taping ■ • Texture Wall & Ceiling * Small Renovations • Commercial & Residential The young talent in our Town is amazing! You would agree if you attended the Elementary School Choirs' "Sing a Little Dance a Little" We were entertained with some choice selections, all upbeat!! The children were quick with costume changes and props. These children attended long practices and enjoyed every minute of it. Special thanks to Mrs. Dahl, who always puts so much of herself in these musicals. I noticed alot of parents rushing around with costumes. Thanks also to some of the high school students who helped with the piano and all of you who helped with lights etc. Thanks for some good entertainment!! ****** ßusiness in Magrath introducing v rs Physical Fitness Consulting Specializing in Individualized Fitness 2 Rutrition Programs Exercise Programs designed to match your training facility % Home, Office, or Club Great Prices 0 FREE Consultations Great Service Fxercise in the Privacy of your oan Home aith Little or No Fyuipmenf il Nutritional Meat Plans far: General Fitness (¿eight Control Muscle Gain For More Information Call Ted Bouvier 758-3236 [e-mail] BOX 803 MAGRATH, AB TOK 1 JO . PHONE [phone] By the time we realize our parents may have been right, we usually have children who think we are wrong. Dear Citizen of Magrath I am the wife of a Lions club member here in Magrath. Over the years I have learned a lot about the club, the Lions club is a Service Club. They, are:here to. serve the citizens of Magrath. Over the years they have done a lot of good by helping to make Magrath a better place to live. When your Club or Organization needs money you go and ask the Lions Club for help. I don't think they have ever turned any body down. Their last project was, helping the new Library & Museum. But did you ever stop and think where the money conies from?? The money is raised through fund raisers, the biggest Fundraiser is the July breakfast and Steer Raffle. the Lions Club has a small membership, with most members in their prime of life. The next ■ u time you approach the club for help, think about your pat in helping and supportihg Dora Raasch. - My two pieces, Kate 5, and Tiffany, 10, were sleeping over. In the middle of the night, Kate woke up crying & told Tiffany she'd had a bad dream. When Tiffany asked her what it was about, Kate replied, "You should know! You were in it!" A Magrath Experiment The Town of Magrath is to run a municipal billiard parlor. This decision was reached after the authorities had tried unsuccessfully to exercise reasonable, control of the privately managed billiard halls of the place. It will be an interesting experiment & results will be watched by other municipalities that have had similar trouble. . , Taken from The Western Home Monthly August 1919. Winnipeg Manitoba. - ' * MAGRATH AG. SOCIETY RIDING ARENA MARCH COMING EVENTS Apr. 17-18 Weekdays ' Rod Olsen Colt Clinic (Contact Vai Nilsson) . Other up coming tentative events & clinics to be scheduled RE & Martha Josey Barrel Racing Clinic, Team Roping Jackpot. Team Penning Clinic & Jackpot. ~ Monday 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Steerwrestling Practice Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Team Roping Practice. Wednesday 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Cutting Practice. All other times are Public Riding Day Pass $10.00, Year Pass(single) $125.00 Year Pass(family) $250.00 i For more information contact Dave Elliott by calling 403 - 758-3664 or. 758-3744 CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: TUESDAY 12 NOON PHONE [phone] ¿Less than 30 words—S1.50 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-— $30.00Full Page --- We do --- $45.00 Flyer insertion (your paper) Free to good homes-puppies- 3/4 lab - 1/4 husky, € wks oid on May 5th. Call 752-4953. ****** Wanted to buy:Stove(not green) 758-3830. 4-18. ****** Gun for sale: 270 caliber Remington Gamemaster model 760 with 4 x 32 J.C. Higgens Scope. Phone [phone]. ****** For sale: woodmade toybox/deacon bench. Call 758-6521. 4-22. ****** For Sale:soccer shoes-3 1/2 new, size 2 hardly worn. $15 each. Wamboldt's 758-3994 ****** ’’Discovery Toys" are you interested in the very best developmental toys & software? Call Katherine Culley @ 758-3433.4-22 ****** For sale from Magrath hospital-several manually operated beds, inc. mattress ' only $100/bed. Call 758-3371 & ask for Dan Reeder in maintenance. 4-22. ****** To instantly soften or brighten a room, drape a pretty shawl or decorative throw over a table, chair or bed. "Employment Opportunity" Magrath Co-op is looking for a secretary - 12 hrs/week. thurs noon - 5 , fri. 8 - 5 . Must be 17 yrs. or older $7/hr. Apply with resumeat Magrath Co-op. ******.t ' Important Notice Starting May 11/1998. I will be cutting hair > at home. Mondays Only: from 9:00 - 4:00. Thank You Frank’s Barber Shop 5-6. ****** For sale-used tires:2 Tornel 7.00-15 $5 ea. 4 cooper discoverer 235/85 R16 $25 ea. 2 Hankook dynamic radial 235/85 R16 $25 ea. Used H l • Maytag diryer $25 waS'direct ^ wired/ieeds plug-in.758-3830. . t'**«*** - It's Spring cleaning time! Too much else to do? From complete house cleaning to windows & walls. Call Wayne's Carpet & Upholstery & Genend Cleaning. 758-6414.4-15. ****** Help wanted: part time & weekend person. Mature & reliable. Apply at The Store. Moving Sale Sat. April 25 9 a.m. - 12 noon .; The Murray’s 185 East - 1 Ave. North .desk,, games, puzzles, .etc. . K ****** / . BINGO 3 BINGO Next Bingo is tomorrow nite Thursday April 16th at the Seniors* Centre. Doors open @ 6:30 Bingo @ 7 p.m. * ■ All Welcome!!! : ****** 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 < * ****** RICK’S PORTABLE WELDING Owner Rick Beres We weld everthing from chairs to tractors Please call me for all your Welding needs "B” pressure qualified. 758-6427For Rent ' Commercial & storage spacer (interior or exterior) available in Magrath-for more info . . call 758-3490. For rent Clean 3 bedroom house 2 batlis, great location available immediately 758-3789. For rent 2 bedroom house east of Bank of Montreal - savait immediately. Call 758-6725. For rent Apartment or office space 2 large bedrooms kitchen & bath ’’Abstainer's Only” $325/mo + $150 utilities. Call 758-6691. For Rent Evergreen Manor Senior ' s apartment ’ ■ in Magrath, 2 bedrooms, laundry room , appliances inc. $525/mos. Call W. Balderson @ 758-6380 For rent 2 bedroom house in Welling. Non-smoking for abstainers adults only 752-3848 4-15. “*J4** *1* .'7ll** ^* House for rent 3 bedroom nice yard garden & garage 139 - 2 Street West Call 758-6569 . This very nice remodelled t 1600 sq. ft. home has new wiring, plumbing, furnace, jacuzzi bath, new European cupboards with oak trim neutral colors throughout. . The main floor has 3 bedrooms, 11/2 baths, laundry, family room, livingroom & kitchen. Only asking $67.000. available April 1st. Located -22W Harker Ave? Phone [phone] or 382-5205 to view. ★The club chairman, finishing up a long speech, noticed a man sleeping in one of the front-row seats. “Would you please wake him?” he asked a woman seated next to him. “Why me?" she replied. “After all, it was you who put him to sleep?' For sale double wide mobile home to be moved. 1440 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, family room, living room, larrg dining & kitchen area, laundry room, 2 baths (2sinks, garden tub in master bedroom) garage & deck attached. Phone [phone] “Admit it, David. You’re jealous of the baby.” ■ Most new parents don't realize that labor p4^S°nJast 18 yeafS °r m°-Ce: MEAT SPECIALS APRIL 13 - 19 Outside Round Steak Roast $5.39/kg Top Round Steak (boneless) $6.59/kg Stewing Beef $2.28/1 b $5.03/lb Western Family Sausage Sticks 500g $2.98 Western Family Beef Wieners 450g $2.28 Western Family Thin Sliced Meats 70g .98 Mayfair Sliced Cooked Ham 175g $1.68 Olympic Wieners 450g $2.28 Bologna 500g $2.99 Domestic & Commercial Water Hauling 3000 Gal & 4000 Gal capacity _ ( ' Pumping Services Available ( Cistern Cleaning Bus. 328-2460 MORE GROCERY SPECIALS APRIL 13 - 18 Western Family Garbage Bags 40 pk $4.98 Sunlight Dish Soap 950 ml $2.78 Tropicana Orange Juice 1.89 liter $3.48 Kraft Cheese Whiz 1 kg $6.98 Krat Cheese Slices 1 kg $6.98 Green Giant Vegetables 1 kg $3.28 Minute Maid Orange Juice 355 ml .98 Secret Roll on 60 ml $2.98 Secret Ultra Dry 45g $2.98 Secret Solid 50g $2.98 STEELE SHERIDAN U°me 758-3698 *No Deliveries Sundays and Holidays “It’s your mother. She wants you to come home and help her get a childproof cap off.” MORE GROCERY SPECIALS APRIL 13-18 - Chipits Toffee bits, peanut butterchips, butterscotch chips, chocolate mint chips 225-300g - $1.98 Heinz Tomato Juice 1.3 liter $1.78 Dole Pineapple Juices 3 pk $1.28 Lunch Box Drinks 3 pk .78 McCormicks Viva Puffs 300g $1.98 Duncan Hines Cake Mix 515g $1.18 Duncan Hines Frosting 450g $1.88 Robin Hood Flour 10 kg $6.98 Nabob Coffee 300g $3.48 Post Shreddies 675g $3.48 Post Sugar Crisp, Honey Combs, Marshmallow 400g $3.48 Alphabits Post Alpha Bits 450g $3.48 Post Golden Honey Shreddies 750g $3.48 Kraft Miracle Whip 1 liter $3.98 Heinz Ketchup 1 liter $3.28 Western Family Tomato Sauce 398 ml .78 Western Family Tomato Paste 156 ml 2 for $1.18 Classico Pasta Sauce 700 ml $2.98 Hunts Pasta Sauce 680 ml $1.78 Value Price Complete Dry Dog Food 8 kg $5.98 Pedigree Dog Food 380g .88 Friskies Cat Food 156g 2 for .88 Whiskas Cat Food 1 kg $2.98 Dove Bathroom Tissue 24 roll $6.98PRODUCE SPECIALS APRIL 13-19 Kiwi Fruit 3 for .98 Red Globe Grapes $1.48/lb $3.26/kg Et Tu Caesar Salad Kit 132g $2.48 Tomatoes $1.38/lb $3.04/kg Zuchinni Squash .58/lb $1.28/kg Onions 31b $1.48 Garden Salad $1.98 SENIORS NEWS We will have the Wednesday suppers for April tonight the 15th & the 29th at 5:00 p.m. at the Seniors' Center. The Pot Luck supper will be Friday april 24th. Come join us for good food and good company. ♦Memberships, & cleaning fees are now due at $10.00 each for 1998. ♦Bookings for the Senior's Centre now should be made through Jack or Jean Butlin 758-3030, rental fee is $75.00. SENIORS TRAVEL NEWS Would you like to go to dinner & a show? The seniors are going to dinner at the Seniors Centre in Lethbridge & then a Variety Show at the Yates Centre on April 28/98. It will be $15.00 for the bus, dinner & show. Come & enjoy the entertainment. Contact Margaret Leishman 758-3241 or Wallace & Mary Baker 758-3207. WANTED TO BUY: a good used Bosch for the Magrath Seniors' Centre. Contact Lois Czech at 758-6308. The quilt raffle was held on April 8th and the quilt was won by Alma Whitt. We wish to thank everyone that was involved with this event, all the quilters, the helpers with the soup & sandwich meal, all those who bought tickets & participated in any way. A Big Thank You to you all. ****** CRAFT SALE IN MAGRATH The Senior Center in Magrath will be selling tables for our June 5th Craft Sale - $10/table. We have room for 20 tables. 1st come 1st served. There will be no smoking for this sale, there will be scones, hot dogs & fresh rolls for sale along with a Bake Table. Please contact Lois Czech 758-6308 if interested. ****** The Raymond and District Agricultural Society will be holding their annual FLEA, CRAFT, TRADE, & BAKE SALE Sat. April 25th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tables are available for $15.00 each. Phone Myrna Segboer at 752-3801 or fax at same number. ****** WOLSEITS WORKS1 Renouation & Handyman Services^ 758 -3992 HOME HARDWARE "HOME OF THE HANDY MAN" ‘BEAUTI-TONE LATEX ACRYLIC SEMI-GLOSS REGULAR $30.99 ON SALE FOR $22.97. ‘LATEX CEILING FLAT PAINT. REGULAR $25.99, NOW ON SALE FOR $16.97. ‘SCRAPER SETS 2" AND 5" PACK - $333. ‘HOME HARDWARE C.L.R. REGULAR $8.49, NOW ON SALE AT $5.97 ‘WEED & FEED - REGULAR $11.99 ON SALE AT $9.97. ‘TUCKER PLASTIC WATERING CAN - 2 GAL. CAPACITY - $1.88. ‘DOWNSPOUT EXTENSION 25" TO 55" - $10.97. ‘WHITE STACKING CHAIRS $5.47 WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. ‘NILEDA FIBRO CONTACT MOP WITH TELESCOPIC HANDLE. REGULARLY $31.99 ON SALE AT $25.97. REPLACEMENT MOP HEADS - REGULARLY $14.99 NOW ON FOR 410.97. ‘BOUNTY PAPER TOWELS 2 PLY - 64 SHEETS PER ROLL 6 PACK $5.97. ‘ULTRA CHEER DETERGENT 4 LITRE NOW $4.97. ‘GARDEN KNEELER/BENCH REGULAR $26.99, ON SALE FOR $15.97. GROCERY SPECIALS APRIL 13 - 18 Daiiyland Sundae Style Yogurt 175g .78 Daiiyland Fat Free Sour Cream 500 ml $1.98 Dairyland Chocolate Dairy Drink 1 liter $1.58 Dempsters Sesame White Bread 680g $1.98 Dempsters 100% Whole Wheat Bread 680g $1.98 Dempsters Multigrain Bread 680g $1.98 Old Dutch Arriba Tortillas 190g $1.28 Lay's Potato Chips 170g $1.18 Campbells Soup-chicken noodle, cream of mushroom, 284 ml .88 vegetable Lipton Soup Works 69-160g $2.48 Cloverleaf Skinless Pink Salmon 184g $1.78 Cloverleaf Pink Salmon 213g $1.78 Cloverleaf Flaked White Tuna 170g $1.98 Delmonte Fruit-peaches, pears, fruit cocktail, mixed 398 ml $1.48 fruit, peaches & pears, tropical fruit Green Giant Vegetables 341-398 ml .98 Aylmer Tomatoes 796 ml $1.28 Western Family Mushrooms Pieces & Stems 284 ml .68 Western Family Beans 398 ml .68 Western Family Kidney Beans 398 ml .68 Heinz Canned Pastas 398 ml .88 Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinners 130-200g .98 Primo Pastas 900g $1.48 Chipits Squares 170g $1,98 Chipits Chocolate Chips 300g $1.98 .Jello 85g .58