| 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. Rev. Lang Shares the Gift of Forgiveness by Kathy Harker Five years has past since Jason Lang was gunned down in the hallway of W.R. Meyers High School in Taber. Reverend Dale Lang, Jason’s father, spent an hour with students and interested community members on Wednesday in the Tom Karren Gym to share his memories and message of faith and forgiveness. For Reverend Lang, April 28 will always be a memorable day - first, in 1977 his oldest son was bom while he was working at Resolute Bay and was the day he dedicated himself to a life centered around Jesus Christ. April 28,1999 was the day his life changed again when his son Jason was taken from this earth and he put into practice the teachings of love and forgiveness he had been studying and teaching. Reverend Lang’s memories of what began as an ordinary day include a pleasant drive with Jason before school and as he stated, they were the “best of friends on the last day of his life.” Being a normal father/son he said they had moments of displeasure in their relationship but their last time together left no regrets. He referred to the Apostle Paul when he said, “Don’t let the sun go down on your anger.” Rev. Lang’s words of wisdom to us were, “Don’t leave home angry. Even when you argue, remember you also love. You can’t guarantee today will be a normal day. We don’t have the luxury of time to stay angry with anyone.” Forgiveness is the opposite of revenge and Reverend Lang has been an example of this right from the moment he was at the hospital and was told Jason had died. Anger came that his son was gone, but not at the boy who did the shooting. His thoughts were that this must be a troubled person to have done such a thing. He said God gave him the grace to forgive and kept him from the prison of anger. On the road to freedom and Rev. Lang speaking to the Jr./Sr. High School at the Tom Karren Gym. healing, Reverend Lang chose forgiveness. If he had not, the boy and the incident would have control over his life. The concluding message from Rev. Lang was that we have the privilege of impacting the lives of those around us - even those we don’t care for. Through a story example, he taught that even a kind word for a less popular person can impact that person. If Jason’s killer had had a friend, Jason may still be here tod:,. As the Spirit of Alberta played Amazing Grace, we pc - dered truly amazing grace in ¡lie life of Reverend Lang. MAGRATH UNITED CHURCH HAS A NEW MINISTER by Norma Owens The Magrath Unitec Church, in partnership with St. Andrew’s United Church in Cardston, make up the Cardston/Magrath Pastoral Charge of South Alberta Presbytery, of the United Church of Canada. Following the resignation and departure of Rev. David Moors, Mrs. Michelle Moors and infant daughter Molly, to Rev. George Ward and his wife, Rev. Rose Ward Saskatoon the end of June 2002, the churches in Magrath and Cardston were without a minister. During the next year worship services in both churches were conducted each Sunday morning by retired ministers and lay people of the area, and were very well served. In July, 2003 the Pastoral Charge was fortunate in obtaining Rev. George Ward and his wife, Rev. Rose Ward who took up residence in Cardston. Rev. George Ward had been a chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1974 to 1987 and was an ordained minister since 1969- Rev. Rose Ward was ordained in 1987. The Wards came to Cardston From Deloraine United Church in Manitoba where they had been for five years. They had previously ministered to churches at Unity, Sask, and Forestburg, Alberta. The United Churches of Magrath and Cardston look forward to a long and rewarding association with the Wards. ♦ Experts say that children must have Tender loving care. I, for one, think this is very true; But some folks need reminding Every now and then, That middle-aged and older folks Need it too! OUR rMCltfW DINNER THEATRE prasMts Um MRSical toy Beta Kelsfey Music aad Lyrics fey Saaa Rariey "HOLY MOSES" FEBRUARY 12,13,14th directed by Wes Mwghy, Bob Metterseli Scott Bogdan At Magrath Bolted Church Hall Catered by male lenses TICKETS: 758-6630 Allyson Christensen or Magrath Pharmacy $20.00 per person SpoRsaradhy ths Magrath Cultural Arts Society Published weekly on Wednesdays by Keyline Communications Box 179, Magrath, AB TOK 1J0 Ph: 758-6911 • Fx: 758-3661 email magrathnews@telus.net Ad deadline is Friday at 5pm and may be dropped off at the Magrath Pharmacy or at Keyline Communications' office at 14 Centennial Place, Duane & Carma Thomson’s home. 153 E. lASt. North Magrath, AB PILLING FURNITURE DIRECT INC. High End Furniture Wholesaled Directly to You! Lisa Haynes 758-3068 Cell: 317-3812 By Appointment Only • Bedrooms • Dinning Rooms • Pool Tables • Leather • Matresses (sfKatlïg ryffeck and / ^flerrill and (^udig ¿ffwsen V ate pleased to announce the marriage o^ their children I QdJestl&y to (¿fricka @^/lae which took place January 1, 200k in ^fkas Q)egas, (^Nevada. 'fjhe family ofi Q’Des and i^ricka and their children Ôs>than, ¿Parissa, ffage, (^Austin, (¿barker, (^taryden invite all who wish, to attend an open house\ to celebrate their union at the home oh (¿JKalhy t^JJeck I 186 Q4J. Sth G§., (^Magrath ’ on (¿friday, ^^ebruamy 20 between 6 and 9 pm. Magrath FCSS Reminder OUR STAY AND PLAY PROGRAM will commence on February 20, 930 am at the seniors center. This is an exciting new program derived from the Mary Gordon Parenting Center philosophy. It provides the valuable time to participate in play that will neurologically stimulate your toddlers. All those with children ages 1-4 are welcome. No Charge. Please call Ryan O’Neill at the town office and confirm your spot 758-3212. TtiAnk^ou Thank you to all our friends for their many, many acts of kindness; for their thoughts and prayers; during and following the unexpected illness and death of our Dad - Raymond Wakefield. Mum and Dad always loved their friends here, and so do we. You are appreciated. Vern & Jill Wakefield andfamily. OU TREE of HOPE On behalf of Magrath Hospital Auxiliary, I wish to thank everyone; to all the willing Volunteers and to all the people who donated money. With all of your kind help, we collected $1784.07. Many Thanks. Sue Kado, President. CUSTOM WINDOWS & DOORS INC. Calvin & Michelle Heggie Ph: 758-3233 Fax: 758-6206 Box 40 Magrath, Alberta TOK 1J0 Pandas Team with Taber Tournament trophy. Standing: Coach Tom Alston, Lindsey Wolsey, Nikki Smith, Becky Regehr, Breanna Shaw, Kim Miller, Megan Scott. Kneeling: Mandee Sabey, Laura Wilde, Maren Alston, Camellia Hill, Kira Roberts. Front: Erin Wilde, Kassie Alston. Panda Basketball This past weekend saw the Pandas at the Taber Tournament. They first played Milk River, winning by 21 points then played Foremost, winning by 30 points before advancing to the final game against Taber. The Pandas handily won 84 - 54 taking home the championship. Kim Miller was honoured with an All Star while Mandee Sabey received MVP for the tournament. Zenith Basketball The Zeniths also travelled to the Taber Tournament this past weekend. Their first game was against St. Francis of Calgary and Coach Ron Strate said, “St. Francis came out as hot a shooting team as he had seen.” They made 6 three pointers in the first 5 min. of play. The Zeniths just couldn’t catch up to that deficit and lost 92 -76. That placed the Zeniths on the consolation side where they handily beat LCI 73 - 54. During this game Riley Sabey came down from a rebound, landed on someone's foot and ended up with a cracked ankle. Unfortunately, that means at least three weeks off the court for him and in a cast for now. Game for consolation was against Vauxhall, winning 73 - 42. This Friday the Zeniths will be battling with the Comets on home ground. The Tom Karren Gym should be packed! Grade 7 Girls Basketball On Jan. 30th and 31st the girls placed 4th in the annual Birds of Prey grade 8 tournament held at Immanuel Christian School. Top players of the game were Jenna Perks, Jordan Hansen and Amelia Holt. MiKenlee Woolf had a strong showing as well. Feb. 5th saw the girls down Hillspring 32 -18 in regular Westwind play. Amelia Holt scored 10 points with Jordan Hansen pulling down 8 rebounds. Feb 7th the girls travelled to the Father Leonard Van Tighem School to their Basketball Jamboree and they took the championship. The team also won the foul shot and lay up contests. Bonnie Balderson took top spot in the Hot Shot Contest. Top scorer in the tournament was Sarah Balderson with Jordan Hansen and Jenna Perks top rebounders. Funeral Home & Crematorium Since 1927 Marilyn & Reg Eyre Independent Representatives GID 1445516111 Bus: (403) 329-1888 327 - 10th Street South Lethbridge, AB TU 2M7 Are you looking for better Long Distance Rates? Phone: (403) 752-3723 EXCEL Powered by VarTec Telecom Chinook Health Region Reminds Travellers to Book Travel Consultation Early That dream vacation can quickly become a nightmare if you become sick in a strange land. The key to keeping your health from going south while you're travelling is a pre-trip visit to your local Community Health Office. At the CHR’s Travel Clinics, public health staff will advise you on the major health risks for your destination and see that you get the appropriate immunizations. “We sit down with you and determine - based on your itinerary, length of stay and medical history - your risk for certain infections and other diseases,” says Karen Thomas, Communicable Disease Coordinator for the Chinook Health Region. In addition to immunization, Travel Clinics provide health education for travelers. Current health status and consideration of chronic health needs - such as Diabetes - is taken into account. Consultations also include special advisories to travelers going to specific countries, information and education related to food and water safety, insect precautions for malaria and other insect related diseases, personal safety, sun protection, and information on animal bites and rabies. All Travel Consultations are by appointment only so travelers are urged to schedule an appointment at least four weeks prior to their planned departure. “Some of these immunization are a series of three injections, so it’s best to book an appointment far in advance of your departure date,” says Thomas. The Travel Clinics are offered on a cost-recovery basis. The Travel Service Fee of $35.00 per individual and $60 per family covers the nursing time needed to provide information about the various diseases, the vaccine needs assessment, and to the time required to administer the vaccines. As most vaccines are not provided free of charge by Alberta Health and Wellness, the Chinook Health Region must sell the vaccines to travelers. Prices vary depending on the vaccine required. “Staying healthy while travelling involves more than just immunization. Many diseases can spread by contaminated food and water or by insects,” adds Thomas. “Destinations and related health issues, along with personal safety, vary widely and need to be considered on an individual basis.” Remember that immunization has an important but limited role in keeping you healthy during your travels. Arming yourself with information and partnering with your health professional is just as important. Call your local community health office for healthy travel advice and immunization. ♦ lUaiuanesa L Insurance Holland Insurance (Magrath) LTD. AGENTS FOR ■K0R Peace H i Ils I kingsway general insurance company Insurance I .—. , ——- Auto Insurance House Insurance Travel/Health Insurance Commercial Insurance Farm Insurance ■x RAYMOND MOTORS (1080) CO. LTD. P.O. 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I Timex WATCHES • various styles for Youth, Men or Ladies • glow in the dark at a press of a button -g j, A «« reg $39.99 now only $31 ea .Magrath ¿h^rmacin '“'■■e; 2000 ltd. O'■=> 80 South 1 st Street West Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm Ph: 758-3001 • Fax 758-3505 After Hours: 758-6222 • 382-0749 ¿^-XGrowin' rBy Cathy Beck Garden City Greenhouses STARTING PLANTS INDOORS - Part I Indoor planting is a practice for those who enjoy a little adventure in gardening and who just can’t wait to get their fingers in the fun. The Greenhouse Garden Centre has seeds, pots and soil available to get going right away. We offer the following information as a guideline only and encourage you to experiment on your own once you have tried the basics. To begin your adventure, start plants that you are confident will grow successfully. WHEN TO START: The back of your seed package gives you a guideline for planting indoors. Most annuals that will be transplanted to the garden or flower bed can be started anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks in advance. Varieties such as Petunias and Pansies may need 10-12 weeks. We usually plant to the low end of the suggested time frame with the belief that greater daylight hours and more consistent heat of late winter/early spring make a stronger more compact plant compared to one that has grown tall and spindly. HINTS AND TIPS: You don’t need fancy equipment to grow indoors successfully, but there are a few basics. Seeds need water, oxygen, light and warmth in order to germinate and grow. The correct combination of these elements is what makes for successful germination and growth. Try a warm, bright window sill. A kitchen window, provided it is free from cold and draft, is a fun place to start herbs that you will eventually use in cooking. Be especially careful to keep a consistent watering habit. Over and under watering stresses the young seedlings and the result is a poor plant or the death of the plant. Use clean, sterilized pots. Start with fresh seeds and growing medium (we prefer not to call it “dirt”). Finally, allow yourself a reasonable amount of room. Start off with a small seedling pot or tray and be prepared to transplant to larger pots and trays, as the plants require. For more specific seed or gardening advice, talk to 40th Anniversary celebration at Home Hardware February 21,2004 Free hot dogs and punch This is also the day we’ll have our 1/2 price sale on our over stock and old stock items. Valentine Cards «Hoo Nice Assortment On Sale reg. $2.00 A Fireplace logs Northlandbrand Box of 6 Unival KP53 Penetrating oil, 400 g $11” $7” ¿jfü Magrath Trading Company ■flnj Phone: 758-3065 The Trouble Tree Author Unknown, Submitted by Lis Jensen I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job, a flat tire made him lose an hour of work & his electric drill quit, and bis ancient one ton truck refused to start. As I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands. Upon opening the door he had undergone an amazing transformation. His tanned face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss. Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do at the little tree. “Oh, that’s my trouble tree,” he replied. “I know I can’t help having troubles on the job, but one thing’s for sure, those troubles don’t belong in the house with my wife and the children. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again. Funny thing is,” he smiled, “when I come out in the morning to pick them up, there aren’t nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before.” ♦ LETHBRIDGE TRAVEL Main Office: 328-7678 Fx: 328-9051 PLACES THAT WE WILL VISIT , Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Nazareth, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes, Jericho, Dead Sea, Golan Heights, Jordan River, Masada. ____—Arrangement and reservations '___________ made through "Lethbridge Travel" $3599 Canadian For more Information Please contact: i lethbridge.travel@shawbiz.ca Ij Dave Clark 327-5751 (work) 758-3134 (Home) Holy Land Spring Tour March 22 - April 4, 2004 "14 days never to be forgotten" “ An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while the pessimist sees only the red stoplight. The truly wise person is color-blind.” Albert Schweitzer Devonshire Realty Inc. Jim Anderson agent 35 mm film or digital files. Phone for arrangements. 8x10- $7 ea, 11x14 - $14 ea. Call 758-3939 LOST - To the four legged, handsome, tan, stranger of German decent who came to my place at 25 3rd Street West for a free meal. Could you please have your mistress return my bowls. Thank You! Sadie Rasmussen WANTED - Good used round bale feeder. Call 752-3723 WANTED - Looking for caring & kind dog sitter to look after our dog while on vacation. Call Heather at 758-6162 or 758-3065_________________ FOR SALE: Basic, White Westinghouse Stove and Fridge. Both in very good condition. Asking $350 each. Call Patti@758-3310________ FOR SALE - Brown Medi-chair lift 3 position, recline, 1 year old, right hand control, magazine pocket $400, Call 758-3945 FOR SALE - Antique solid oak 10 pee. dining room suite. Table needs work. $300 Phone 758-3551 Automotive CAR FOR SALE - 1998 Saturn SLI. 131,000 km / Grey/bronze / Auto 4 door / A.C. / PS / AM-FM & cassette / new brakes & tires. Asking $7600. Call 758-3945 WANTED - Automobiles, RVs, Motorcycles, etc. Will remove for free. Cash paid for some. Can do towing. 752-3535 Business Image Ideals Photography is now offering color enlargements up to 11x14 from your Community Support Worker - Front line position which provides support and assistance to clients of various ages. Preference will be given to candidates with post secondary diplomas/ degrees or experience in the Rehabilitation field. Must have current First Aid/CPR, Criminal Records check, Child Welfare Check, and three professional references. Only those short listed will be contacted. Apply to: info@paradigmwellness.com, fax: 394-1622. For more information check out www.paradigmwellness.com. ¡Real Estate - for Rent FOR RENT - 3 bedroom house Available immediately. $400 (includes water) Call Marilyn or Kim 1-780-962-5361 (collect) FOR RENT - Clean, newly renovated 3 bedroom Apartment. Phone 758-6829. Real Estate - for Sale Two year old house - Quiet cul-de-sac near downtown Magrath. 1141 sq. ft. - Two bedrooms up, two down, finished basement, hot water heating in floor, custom cupboards with island, attached garage. Immaculate! Phone 758-6467 or 758-3057 To place a Classified Ad contact Magrath News at 758-6911 RESIDENTIAL - FARM ACREAGE - COMMERCIAL IN MAGRATH AND AREA House for sale in Magrath $70,000 Also available 2 Houses for Sale in Del Bonita Comparative Market Analysis (No Charge) - For people interested in getting an evaluation of marketability of your property Phone 758-6725 (leave message) 331-8882 (cellular) Your Lawyers Personal Injury • Divorce • Real Estate Wills and Estates • Criminal Law John D. Evans Main Office 328-5577 324-3rd St.S.,Lethbridge Raymond Cardston Taber Magrath 752-3345 653-3282 223-2550 758-6039 STRINGAM DENECKY LAW OFFICE A Partnership You Can Depend On. by Bonnie J. Malcolm Can you spot 12 differences between these pictures? www.comparrotpuzzles.com © 2002 Bonnie J. Malcolm •jaßuoi si ¡anbnoq;e«0|j j i 'Ja6uo| sj puiiq mopuim’IL -Ja5uoi si an s.ueytl '0t •psAouj sei| tanbnoq aAoqa yean '6 ‘li|6u pa/iouj seq ssajp ;o uiouoq uo epi© •g "ui pajoioo si tod tuB|d uo uiiy ’z '5u:ssttxi si elaeis s/pei uo apjio ’9 ’ßuissiiu tsaAS.ueui uo'uottng -g -ßuissim si ait uieyng > 'ôuissiuj si uiayno Aq waned usay '£ ’ßuissiiu si aous s/pe| uo daiig -g -ßuissiui si ßuiJiea s.Xpeq • i :uoimios Magrath Rod And Gun Club Fire Arms Safety Course Saturday, February 14 at 8:00 am at the Rod and Gun Clubhouse $60 fee (includes: course instruction, course manual and chicken dinner.) Register with John Bourne at the Home Hardware. BRIDGE SEPTIC SERVICE A DIVISION OF CHINOOK WATER WAGON STEELE SHERIDAN - PROPRIETOR RR 8-20-18 PHONE (403) 328-2460 LETHBRIDGE, AB CELL (4°3) 330-8066 T1j 4P4 FAX (403) 327-3337 Sheryl’s Tender Care Foot Clinic Certified in the Treatment of Common Disorders of the foot j Callus Ram’s Hom Nails Hammer Toes Corns (hard, soft, seed) Plantar Warts Involuted Nails (Nails Thickened Nails Ingrown Toe Nails growing down into the Claw Toes Bunions soft tissue of the toe) Fissures Athlete’s Foot CARE OF THE HIGH RISK DIABETIC FOOT Call Sheryl Carlson for an appointment and for more information 330-8173 Community Calendar - February 2004 The Community Calendar is yours to post any upcoming events FREE OF CHARGE that others might want to know about Please phone in your information to the Magrath News at 758-6911. Wed 11 Thur 12 Fril3 Sat 14 5 pm- Seniors Supper Gr. 8 basketball host Glenwood 6 pm - Zeniths/Eagles host Raymond VALENTINE’S DAY Zeniths/Eagles host 7 pm - Dinner Kainai Theatre “Holy Moses” 7 pm - Dinner Theatre “Holy Moses” 7 pm - Dinner Theatre “Holv Moses” [Sun 15 Mon 16 hies 17 Wed 18 Thur 19 Fri20 Sat 21 ■■ ! FAMUYDAY-No School Gr 8 basketball host Mt. View. 5 pm - Senior’s Supper NO SCHOOL Teachers Convention NO SCHOOL Teachers Convention Home Hardware 404ft Anniv. Celebration 6 pm - Pandas/Cubs host Kate Andrews 7 pm - Bingo @ Senior’s Centre 9:30 am-Stay & Play FOSS Program begins : ' 7 pm - Museum meeting - everyone welcome. 6-9 pm - Wes & Ericka Beck’s Open House 1 ' —- Mon 23 hies 24 Wed 25 Thur 26 Fri27 Sai 28 Town Council Meeting Gr 8 Boy- Yisketball host Hill Spring 5 pm Seniors Pot IrdcSuiwcr I-." ias & Cubs hav . rs Dancing the Night Away ¡CS _/ The Magrath Elementary School held their 10th annual Family Dance Monday evening. The bleachers were full to overflowing and there was a lot of energy in the air. The school children put on wonderful performances as they did the Hokey Pokey, the Butterfly, Follow the Leader, the Bunny Hop, the Bird Dance, a country line dance, and a Hawaiian Dance. Each grade looked like it was having the most fun and it was clear that they had put in a lot of time to learn these dances. The audience was invited to join the dancing after all the classes performed their dances. The floor was packed and everyone had a great time. Many grandmothers in the community baked and donated cookies which were sold by the school council as a fund raiser for student incentives. This event is looked forward to by the children every year and it was easy to see why. ♦ Rate Investment GIC, RRSP & RRIF 4.0% FOR 30 MONTHS RRSP Loans at Prime minus i% Choice Savings and Credit Union Ltd. Bill Ybung Your “Friend” in Real Estate 327-1166 First Lethbridge Realty 5 Centennial Place, Magrath $109,900.00 This two year old, 1,000 sq.ft., split entry bungalow. Would be a great, affordable, starter home for the young family. Three bdr's up, custom oak kitchen cupboards and open liv/kit/din area. Basement has small family room and laundry room. The 71' x 150' lot gives lots of open space for the kids to play. Call me today for your private Showing. U_ _L_ T__I_M_ A__T_E _ S_ ERVICE
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