| 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 TRADING CO. STORE NEWS PHONES: OFFICE 758-3033 GROCERIES 758-3535 DRY GOODS 758-3252 HARDWARE 758-3065 UPSTAIRS & STORE NEWS 758-6377 STORE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ************************************************************************************** THURSDAY, JANUARY 11th, 1990 . .MAGRATH, ALBERTA. ************************************************************************************** HARDWARE DEPARTMENT ************************************************■***•*******■*:******•***■*■***********★***:** LIVESTOCK WE HAVE A GOOD SUPPLY OF CALVING NEEDS. ************** WE HAVE MILK FOR NEW BORN CALVES. EAR TAGS CATTLEMEN: Order your Ear Tags for Twin River now. Don't wait until May. HOME METHYL HYDRATE Ideal for gasline anti-freeze. 4 litres. 1620-053-4 SPECIAL PRICED AT BOOKS ROBINS FARM St RANCH RECORD BOOK Revised in 1987. We have a good selection of Toboggans - both wooden and metal. 20& I Vz PRICE DASHING IN THE SNOW CHRISTMAS CARDS - Assorted designs CHRISTMAS TABLECLOTHS AND NAPKINS CHRISTMAS WREATHS, TREE SKIRTS, NOISE MAKERS, ORNAMENTS, LIGHTED SNOW MEN-CHRISTMAS COLORING BOOKS, PUZZLES, ETC. Poinsettias ELECTROHOME 2 SPEED HUMIDAIRE Keep comfortable at a lower temperature. Drum type humidifier with automatic humidistat watej leve indicator and 4-way directional grills. Up to 17 gal. output day. 3838-743-1 SPECIAL 109"J per STILL A FEW HOME HARDWARE CALENDARS LEFT. PICK ONE UP. Artificial arranged. REGULAR $15.99 Po insett ias, at t ract ive" % Price! 2 only Car Window Scraper Mitts % PRICE THANK YOU: To our "true and good friends": Thank you so much for the 12 Days of Christinas. Our anticipation of your surprise visits and treats added to our enjoyment of the holidays. Rick & Doris Gruninger & family. 4 THROWS BLANKETS The name of Roy Toomer was left off of the names of friends who expressed holiday wishes through, the use of the Lions Greeting Card. We apologize for this ommissioh. THANK YOU: The Magrath Lions Club wish to thank the Magrath Trading Company Ltd. and PanTree Foods for allowing the Lions Greeting Cards to be located in your stores during, the festive season. GARDEN CITY GYMNASTICS Due to delay in renovations of the "Big Gym" there will be no appropriate time available for Gymnastics this year. We will begin again in September. _ , r L. Atwood. FOUND: Hub Cap for G.M.C. truck. Owner may claim by contacting Heber Christensen. Phone 758-3161. FOR RENT: 3 bedroom double wide home with 1% baths. Has fridge and stove. $370/month includes water. Available January 5th., For more information phone 758-3792. FOR RENT: $200/month. Small cozy one bedroom house gn acreage, 5 km s.w. of Magrath. This property is also. FOR SALE. Call 758-6576. Scribbles IRRIDESCENT SCRIBBLE - for your Craft coloring. Gold, Lemon Yellow, Red Blush, Silver, White, Copper. REGULAR $4.99 . . 269 Grant & Hazel Dudley are pleased to announce the birth of two grandsons. Connor Miles Hatch, son of Kelly & Marva Hatch of Magrath, bom November 18, 1989 and Brady Grant, son of George & Ennyd Pomerleau of Leduc, bom January 5, 1990. Scott Harris has been called to the Philippines/Baguio Mission. His farewell will be held Sunday, January Î4th at 9:00 a.m. Open House will be held at the Harris home from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Jeffery Robert McMahon has been called to the Fukuoka/Japan Mission. His farewell will be held Sunday, January 14th at 1:00 p.m. Open House will be held at the Roberts Farm from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. FOUND: Eye glasses. Pale color. Owner may claim by identifying at the RCMP Office. Chrltas Rita GREAT FOR DECOR! Christmas Ribbon for Crafts etc. Assorted plaids, patterns as well as plain shades. Assorted widths. W Price More Slacks have been added to the Sale Rack. Knits, Polyesters , Cottons, etc. Plain and pleated fronts, some with half elastic waists, etc. ¥2 Price YARNS 1/2 PRICE UPSTAIRS Racks of Ladies Tops, Skirts, 1 RACK OF LADIES WEAR INCLUDING Tops, Dresses, Slacks . 72 Price Visit our Sales Wear. Dresses, Jackets, Blazers, etc. etc. 1 RACK OF LADIES WEAR INCLUDING TOPS, DRESSES, SLACKS, ETC . CHILDREN’S & INFANTS ¡WEAR New numbers have been added to the Sale Rack of Children's Wear. Tops, Dresses, etc. Price Skirts A few more skirts have been added to the Sale Rack. CLEARANCE SALE LADIES SWEATERS Visit our Sales Counter of Sweaters in various styles and colors. Short sleeve and long sleeves. Acrylics and wool blends. CLEARING NCW AT >7 1 box of Yarn in a variety of colors, weights, etc. Get started now on your Christinas knitting and also crafts. THANK YOU: We would like to thai— all those who made our 50th Wedding Anniversary memorable by coming to congratulate us and wish us well. A special thanks to our children and grandchildren. Bud & Elsie Wocknitz. THANK YOU: Jerry & Shirley Bennett would like to extend a sincere thanks to the Magrath Fire Department for their prompt action in helping us put out the fires at the Bennett farm early Sunday morning. Our thanks also to all the neighbours who gave up their sleep to assist us in putting out the fires. we appreciated it very, very much. • Rick, Doris, Woody, .Josh & Heidi Gruninger are pleased to be able to finally announce the safe arrival of their twins, John David who arrived 4 minutes before the baby of the family, Jeanette Lee, on January 7, 1990. John weighed 7 lbs 6 oz., whereas Jeanette weighed 6 lb. 2 oz. Proud grandparents are Steve & Dorothy Gruninger of Magrath. There are also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins located here and in the States who welcome the babies. Thanks to our family, friends and neighbors who have shown us so much concern and support. We also appreciate the good initial Prenatal care of Dr. Dennis Dahl and the Dahl Clinic staff and the later care of Dr. Stan Davey of the Bigelow Fowler Clinic and the Lethbridge Regional Hospital. The Rick Gruninger Family. Al EDUCATION Adult Education is swinging into Spring with some fun classes. To help you shed that Christmas turkey and baking we are offering a jTTr'.ESS CLASS with a certified instructor in the new weight room at the school, plus an AEROBICS Class which will run along with the Fitness Class. You can register for both or just one. Yes ladies we are having a PORCELAIN DOLL CLASS - to start in the upcoming week so sign up now. Maybe you’d like to take an ORIENTAL COOKING CLASS FROM AN EXPERT. ' We will also be offering a FIRST AID CLASS. For registration in any of these classes phone Mary at 758-3550 or Sheila at 7583652. If there are any classes you would like to see offered in Magrath or if you would like to instruct any class, please let us know. And remember this program can only succeed with your support. EXPLOSIVE AMNESTY PROGRAM: Anyone in the area, having old or deteriorated explosives now has the opportunity to dispose of these items. Please contact the local RCMP Office in order that these explosives may be disposed of. This Amnesty Program is in effect until March 31, 1990. There is no fee for this service. SEAT BELT LAW: This law is now in effect and we remind all people that violation of this law will result in prosecution. Cpl. Tim Vatamaniuck, Magrath RCMP. Mrs. Olive Gruninger returned home from Salt Lake City and spent the holidays visiting family and friends. Olive has been serving a Genealogical Mission in Salt Lake City since last April and will continue to do so until next. April. She wishes everyone in Magrath Season's Greetings and a Very Happy New Year. LOST - at school before Christmas - girls black lace style shoe for right foot. Approximately Size 13. Finder please call 7583712. _______________________ GARDEN CITY GARDEN CLUB will hold it's monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 31st at 7:30 p.m. in the School Staff Rocm (use the North front door). Guest speaker will be discussing the raising and growing of Strawberries - varieties, soil, how to pl ant, etc. Everyone is invited to attend. A Door Prize will be drawn for. Sence of humor: What makes you laught at something that would really make you mad if it happened to you. SENIOR CITIZENS EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS - 1990-91 1ERM in ordeFFF^ive all’^H&rrFhZFe to help choose the 1990 Executive for the Garden City Seniors Assoc., the Nominating Committee has designed the form below T^eB!|Hc?^ers offices must be filled: President - Vice President - Secretary - Treasurer - 6 Board Members. To complete a form, ask the member of your choice if he/sne will allow their name to stand for election. Then fill in as. or. (if they have a choice). Then have the person sign where . . . . The member obtaining the completed nomination form should then deposit it in the box .lines give a person the option of allowing their name to stand tor thus allowing interested members an opportunity to serve on the Execu- stand for election. Then fill in as indicated. Seniors Centre or give it to one of the Nominating Committee^ as.or. more offices, at the ** The one or tive. ____ I hereby agree to serve as an officer of the GARDEN CITY SENIOR CITIZENS.ASSOCIATION OR . AS Return by January 22, 1990 and deposit in box at Seniors Centre or give to one of the Nominating Cornnittee - Jack Butlin, Don Harker, Esther Toomer or Bernice Coleman. (Use this form or obtain one at the Seniors Centre or from the Nominating Committee).PRODUCE DEPT. Golden Ripe Bananas. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49® . Naval Oranges 138,s. 3? 99® . 73® Cauliflower Potatoes RED OR RUSSET 10 lb. bags Onions JUMBO 5» _b **************************************x**********i**if*********t***iJti***j(ti(ittittJ(J(iiitJtiiii[Ji CALLING ALL FORMER MAGRATH BAND MEMBERS AND THEIR PARENTS; All of you who were involved in the Cardston/Magrath or "Spirit of Alberta" Bands under Mr. Hunter/Mr. Brockway or others: WE NEED YOUR HELP. Our remodeling in the Magrath School Band Room is bearing completion and we are beginning to take inventory of the school and band-owned equipment. It has come to our attention that several band instruments, uniform parts, sound system components, and other band items from years gone by are out there in closets or attic corners. Would you please conduct a search, and if you come across any such items, just drop them off at the school office (no need to be embarrased) just stack them by the door! Of course, if you have instruments you would care to donate, we would be happy to accept these as well. Even items that are in need of repair, or missing parts can often be used by us as trade ins for new equipment. Thanks for your support. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS 1. Just a reminder that the 1990 Water Prepayment plan is in effect for this month only. Payment must be made by January 31, 1990 in order to take advantage of the one month discount. 2. Anyone who would like to enter into the. Property Tax monthly payment plan should contact the Town Office. Monthly payments must begin in January if you are going to take advantage of this plan. 10 p.m. starting January 18th. Ten week course. Phone Gladys at 758-3178 if you are interested. COMMENTARY AND SLIDE SHOW - ON CHINA by Ken Balderson and The Lions Club. Senior Citizens1 Building - Thursday, January 18th, 7;00 p.m. SHARP. Tickets sold by Lions Club Members. Price: $2.50 each (Min. 100) Also available at. the door. Purpose: Money raised will be used towards equipment for the Hospital and/or towards the furnishing of a room in the Extended Care Wing of the Magrath General Hospital. Proposed Start of Construction - 1990. This Slide Show is extremely educational for School Students as well as Adults. Ken and Marge spent 21 days in Mainland China, 1987 - Grand Canal, Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, (Xian)a Terra Cotta Warriors, Kurrming (Burma Road) etc. etc. THANK YOU: The family of the late Steele Blumel express their sincere thanks for all kindnesses shown during their recent loss. A special thanks to Dr. Robert Leishman for his kind care and concern. The cards, phone calls, food donations and beautiful flowers and contributions were greatly appreciated. Thanks to those who participated in the funeral service, and for your attendance at the funeral. Thanks to those, who furnished and prepared the lunch for us after the burial. Della Blumel and family. Come and join the fun at Gifts by Gladys!1 A brand new decade begins in Ceramics with brand new molds and exciting new ideas. Now is the time to do those outside ornaments so they'll be ready for Spring, ttiake it and Take it Wholesale. No experience necessary. Classes start Tuesday, January 16th, 7-10 pm Phone 758-3178 to register. Del Bonita Country Association would like to thank Terry & Cyd Helgeson for donating the bus and their time for the New Year's Eve dance. Also for donating a turkc y for the Turkey Draw which was won by Susan Loose; thanks to Ken & Mag Robinson for donating the ham for the Ham Draw which was won by Joann Henry. Sec. Lynn Hillmer. Care and China Paint with us on Thursday nights. Open Class. Those who have had little or no experience are welcome. Thursdays, 7 t.o FOR SALE: Firewood. Raricks. Ph. 758-6369 MINOR HOCKEY NEWS Wade’s Tadpoles took pari ’in tne Tadpole Tournament in Magrath during the Christmas holidays. We took pert on the Blue Side and managed to take third place. Overall we were, seventh out of eight, but we had a great time. On Thursday, December 28th we played Coaldale and cane up a little short, losing 9-7. Tanner Godionton led the way with 4 goals., Jimmy Balderson, Michael Verbitsky and Shane Miller each added one. Adam Mehew had 2 assists. Bryan Bullock and Peter Lee shared goal tending responsibilities. All the boys played very well and skated their little hearts out. Michael Verbitsky was the winner of the puck shootout. . On Friday, December 23th we played two games, the first was against Raymond B. At the end of regulation tine we were tied 8-8. a- speeding puck off the stick of a Raymond player sped past a sprawling Jrmny Balderson who played an excellent game in net. Goals: Tanner Godionton (3) Adam Mehew (2) Bryan Bullock, Shane Miller, Michael Robertson (1) each. Assists to Tanner God- lonton (3) Adam Mehew (3) Shane Miller (2). The shoot out was won by Bryan Bullock. Our second game against Cardston was a very tight, close game but unfortunately we lest 5-4. Michael Verbitsky's great goal tending helped to keep us in the game, especially those last 5 minutes. Goals: Tanner Godionton (3) Jimmy Balderson (1) The shoot out was won by Jimmy Balderson. Our final game Saturday against Raymond A was a totally different picture. Magrath was on the winning end of a 19-0 score with goals by Adam Mehew (6) Jimmy Balderson (4) Shane Miller (3) Tanner Godionton (3) Peter Lee (2) Shane Miller (2). Assists to Brad- ly Robertson (4) Ryan Nishikawa (3) Adam Mehew (2) Tanrer Godionton, Jimmy Balderson, Michael Robertson and Seal: Stanford and Peter Lee each with 1. The entire team figured in the scoring - great! The shoot out was quite a show. Five players made 2 shots, two players made 3 shots but Shane Miller and his experience proved to be too much for Peter Lee who in all the other shoot offs hadn't even shot the puck to the board let alone through the hole! Good shooting guys. CATCH UP HOCKEY NEWS FOR WADE'S TADPOLES. December 22nd Raymond at Magrath - 14-3 for Magrath. Goals by Tanner Godionton (6) Jimmy Balderson (5) Adam Mehew (2 & 2) Michael Robertons 1. December 23 Kainai at Magrath with Kainai winning 11-9. Goals: Tanner Godionton 7, Jimmy Balderson 1, Denver Wetherelt 1, one of our imports for the gate, our other import, Rhonda Strata had an assist. 1990 started out well as wel travelled to Pincher Creek on Saturday, January 6th and cams home with a. 13-5 win.Jimmy Balderson played goal for the first period with Bryan Bulloch, taking over for the final two periods. Goals*- Adam Mehew /, Tanner Godionton 5, Jimmy Balderson 1 & 1 with an assist to Shane Miller. ATOM B: 1990 has been good to us so far with 2 ties in the 2 Exhibition games we played. Wednesday January 3 we played Raymond here and tied them 3-3. Gcals: BART Bullock 2, Lome McKelvey 1. Assists to Tctot' Lee 2, Landen Harker 1, Greg Henry 1, B.J. Hoibak i ¿¿rid Michaex Heggie 1. Saturday, January 6 we played Taber and ended up b a 4 4 tie. Greg Bourne played an exceptional game in goal stopping 25 or 29 shots. Goals: Tommy Lee. Landen Harker, Lome McKelvey, Ban Bullock. Assists: Bart Bullock 2, Tommy Lee and Lome McKelvey 1 each. Next League Game - Saturday, January 13 when we travel to Vauxhall, 12:00 noon. On Saturday, January 6, Rod's Tadpoles played Cardsron. Cody Ririe opened the scoring with a goal and an assist. With a minute left Cardston was up by 1 goal when Dustin Ririe scored a goal and put it into overtime. After playing 5 minutes of overtime Dustin Ririe put in the. game-winning goal ending in a 7-6 score. Mason Dahl (1&2) Dustin Ririe (5&2) Braedcn Balderson 4 assists. One assist each to Stan Ringuette, Darren Severs and Rhonda Strafe. Chris C atwin did an outstanding job in net. The whole team played well and it was good to have Rhonda back. Magrath's New Year's Baby has arrived. Babv Layne Harris Nordquist made his appearance at the Magrath General Hospital on Thursday, January 4, 1990 at 11:40 a.m. He weighed 8 lbs. 7 oz. and was 21.25 inches long. His parents, Neil and Renee Nordquist and six siblings welcome him into the new decade and into their family. ' Congratulations to the Nordquists. ANNOUNCEMENT TO MY PATIENTS I deeply regret that I will not be able to continue my office practice of Medicine in Magrath at this time. I have enjoyed imrensely serving you as a physician these past two years and appreciate your confidence in me as a doctor. If you have a medical problem such as illness or injury that occurs in the near future, I would be happy to see you at home or .in rhe Magrath Emergency Room until such tire as you are able to secure a regular family doctor suitable to your needs. Many thanks. Sincerely, Dr. Conway Brewerton. GARAGE SALE: , Come one - come all. Come and browse at old Carters' Garage. Thursday, ' January 11th and Saturday, January 13th from. 9 to 5, Friday, January 12th, 6 to 9 p.m. HOUSECLEANING - Call Audra Foggin, 758-6832, anytime. THANK YOU: Our thanks to everyone for the support both emotionally and mentally through Daniel's Open House. Tnank you to whoever the Santa Claus was through the mail box to me. Lt was greatly appreciated. We wish everyone in town a good vF-.ar and Best Wishe.- from Lynne, Craig, Daniel and Kelly Bennett. FOR SALE: 1980 Toyota 4‘ w.d. Truck. Excelled shape all round and at a mere $5495 o.b.o. Call 758-3696. The names ofV-‘Mildred Harker have been added to those wishing to extend Seasons Greetings by means of the Lions Club Greeting Card.Cooked Ham Wieners FLETCHERS 450 g Sirloin Steak MEAT DEPT.= FLETCHER'S SLICED 375 g Side Bacon FLETCHERS 500 g . Luncheon Moot. fletchers 175 g. Boston Blue Fish "FRESH" ATLANTIC 72l 090 ^KG Fish "FRESHLY" PROCESSED KAMABOKA SEAFOOD legs & flakes 12 oz *******************************i**************************************t***t***Jfti*ijk^tJtJi*1[ SENIOR CITIZENS NEWS ( The Garden City Seniors received a cheque in the amount of $12,796.00 from, the Wild Rose Foundation. This money will be used to purchase tables, chairs and tablecloths for the Seniors Centre. The cheque was given to Pres. Joyce Holladay by Mr. Jack Ady, M.L.A. : We wish to thank Mr. Ady and the Wild Rose Foundation for their interest in our seniors and their activities. Their help has bden greatly apprecaited. ? Wild Rose money comes from Alberta Lotteries . • Congratulations to seniors Harold Layton, Bob Arnold, Norma Arnold and LaVeme Cr it ch-field who went to the Winter Games in Coaldale carpeting in cribbage. Congratulations to Norma and LaVerne who brought hare the Silver. Thanks to all who took part. SOUP & SANDWICHES - on Wednesday, January 13th. 12 o'clock noon. POT LUCK DINNER AND ANNUAL MEETING- Friday, January 26th. Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Harker enjoyed visits from their families during the Chr-i stmas and New Year holidays. Mr. & Mrs. Orin Nelson (Jac), Andy & Adrianne came from Orem, Utah; Mr'. & Mrs. Brook Harker and family iron Regina, Sask., Miss Stacie Harker from B.Y.U., Provo, Utah; Mr. & Mrs. Ken Butler (Joy) and family of Pincher Creek, Mr. & Mrs. Keith (Susan) Anderson and family, New Dayton; Mr. & Mrs. Lance Harker and son, Magrath. Greetings to all iron Doug, Mildred and family. LADIES BASKETBALL: Anyone interested in playing Basketball Tuesday evenings in Cardston beginning January 30, phone Sandra Smith at Don't miss the YUK YUKS COMEDY CABARET sponsored by the Cardston Snaffle Bit Futurity Horse Show Committee. Pick up your Tickets at PanTree Foods in Magrath or phone Sylvia Bullock at 752-4111. Come out, join the fun. You'll be glad you did. January 27, 1990 - Jefferson Hall. Comedian: Jeff Fink. SOUTH BOUND BAND. Show: 8:00 p.m. (45 minutes) Dance: 9:00 p.m. Midnight Buffet. $15/person. Brian and Cathy Rarick and children Brianne and Dustin, also Syl and Ma-rgA-r^t Rarick motored to Edmonton on Boxing Day where they spent a few days. While there they visited the West Edmonton Mall. It was all very much enjoyed. ALBERTA STARS -no, it's not a sport team - it is ALBERTA SHOCK TRAUMA AIR RESCUE SOCIETY - who is responsible for flying (by helicopter) emergency patients - whether , sickness or accident - to a Calgary hospital. This service was used three times iron Mag-rath in the last year. All personnel, except the pilot, are volunteers, so the pilot's fee and the fuel needed are the only expense. This is not government sponsored but depends on donations. The Magrath Hospital Auxiliary is donating $100.00 and challenges any individuals or organizations to meed this challenge. Contact Hospital Auxiliary President Shirlee Paul or Vice President Esther Toomer. The trouble with doing housework is that nobody notices. The trouble with not doing housework is that everybody notices. •"Arte OF MUSHROOM OR CREAM OF CHICKEN Beans with Pork W.F. 398 ml Alpha Yogurt SWISS 175 g . Sour Cream PALM 500 ml . Cheese Com OLD DUTCH 300 vegetable oil generic 3 uter Flour w- f- 10 . Puddings magic moments 4 pk. Mushroom Soup CAMPBELLS CREAM Pink Salmon W. F. 213 g . Apple Juice W. F. 1 liter . 59e Cookies CHRISTIE OREO OR CHIPS AHOY 450 g Cat Food TENDER VITTLES 500 g . 2« J99 Dog Food BRCWN BAG 8 kg 589 Paper Towels GENERIC 2 pk 189 Bathroom Tissue GENERIC 4 pk 1" Meat Pies SWANSON 227 g 99c Fish In Batter 449 HIGHLINER FISH IN BATTER - FISH FRIES - FISH STICKS 700 g. Ice Cream ALPHA 2 liter Nestle Drink 750 g
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