Magrath Store News (January 28, 2004)

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.N EW S PILFERING IN MAGRATH by Rick Humphreys Last week in Magrath, there were a num­ber of incidents in which unlocked cars and at least one home were unlawfully entered and contents taken. On Thursday evening, someone entered some unlocked cars in the IDS Stake Center parking lot, opened glove boxes and ashtrays, and may have gotten away with small amounts of change. “I almost always lock my doors,” says Deanne Atwood, one of the vehicle owners. On that evening she was running late and forgot to lock up. When she returned to her vehicle a few hours later, she found that her ash tray and glove box were open, and the contents of the glove box were messed up. “I will be even more careful in locking my doors from now on,” she said. That same evening, cars parked at a handful of homes in the southwest comer of town were illegally entered into. AU three of Gary and Pinky Coleman’s vehicles were opened and rifled through. Approximately $25 in change was taken from the ash tray, as well as a shopping bag containing new bed sheets. The sheets were found the next day beside a neighbour’s vehicle. Roger and Shauna Davies also had their vehicles entered into. As with the Colemans, the glove boxes were opened and papers spread around the car. The only thing taken was some smafl change. “It’s too bad that we have to worry about people breaking into our cars here in HELP! I need a kid to help me find the deer that are lost * in the Magrath News and maybe even eating the letters! What happened was, when I went to feed them, they ran away. Most of the deer are different, and there are 6 of them. PS ease help me find the deer before they eat everything in the news! Magrath,” said Roger. Other families in the neighbourhood had similar experiences. These families were surprised again on Sunday morn­ing when they found that their cars were once again opened and rifled through. On Tuesday, January 20, an individual entered a local home shortly after the family went to bed. A wallet was taken, and a debit card was used to try to get money from a bank machine. The thief didn’t have the PIN number and was unsuccessful in the attempt. The Raymond/Magrath RCMP are requesting that the citizens of Magrath and area ensure that their motor vehi­cles along with their residences are locked when not occu­pied. The RCMP is investigating these and other reported incidents. Contrary to what many of us in this community would like to b eh eve, Magrath is not immune to these types of ille­gal activities. Let this be a wakeup call for all of us to be more diligent in locking up our homes and cars at all times of day and night. ♦ Royal Canadian Mounted Police Gendarmerie royale du Canada URGENT Due to the recent increase in thefts from “unlocked” motor vehicles in the Town of Magrath, the Raymond/Magrath RCMP are requesting that the citizens of Magrath and area ensure that their motor vehicles along with their residences are locked when not occupied. Your attention in this matter will help reduce the number of crimes of this nature from continuing in your community. I Remember.... Funeral Home & Crematorium Since 1927 Salmon Bus: (403) 329-1888 327 - 10th Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J2M7 What are your memories of Valentine’s past? What did you do at school? Did you make your own Valentines? There must be some romantic memories or even proposals on past Valentine’s Days. Anyone of any age has Valentine’s memories to share! Send in your memories for all to enjoy. We will be publishing this “I Remember...” on February 11 ill so we need submissions by the 7th. SUBMIT YOUR MEMORIES TO: Magrath News, Box 179, Magrath, AB TOK 1J0 Fax 758-3661 email: magrathnews@telus.net or Phone 758-6911 and we will help you write it up. PILLING PILLING FURNITURE DIRECT INC. High End Furniture Wholesaled Directly to You! 153 E. 1A St. North Magrath, AB Lisa Haynes 758-3068 Cell: 317-3812 By Appointment Only • Bedrooms • Dinning Rooms • Pool Tables • Leather • Matresses Brent Ehlert Family Service Advisor Free Estate Planning Guide Prearranged Funerals Away From Home Protection Planning Group of Alberta 1003 - 4th Avenue South (Lower Level) Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0P7 Bus: 403-327-3195 • Res: 403-758-3712 • Cell: 403-308-4838 Representing: Christensen Salmon Funeral Home & Crematorium and Salmon Funeral Home <MAGRATi 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. Cparwied... rm Sure! Italian Charm Bracelets and Charms. Buy 10 Charmes in a single purchase & receive a Starter Bracelet for FREE or Purchase $100 of product in a single purchase & receive an Etched Crystal Figurine for FREE (Value of $40) Call Us Today 394-6755 SSW Z Mag rath Jr./ Sr. High School t I I Wednesday, February 4 11:00 am at the Tom Karren Gvm REV. DALE LANG will be speaking % The Public is Welcome. Announcement r Proud Grandparents - Bill & Lois Harris celebrate the birth of two grandsons Harper Scott Harris - born November 14 to Scott and Heidi Harris of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Scott of Magrath. Porter Reed Brien - bom December 16 to Natasha & Curtis Brien of New York City These two babies are the Great Grandsons of Ethel Public Notice 1. Business Licenses, as required by By-Law #897 are being issued at the Town Office for the 2004 business year. 2. Dog Licenses are due to be renewed in January. Cost - $20 not neutered or spayed; $10 with proof of procedure being done. 3. 2004 Residential Water Charge - $32 / month. Water prepayment plan with the applicable one month discount is avail­able to Town residential properties during the month of JANUARY ONLY. The 2003 water account must be paid in full before one can participate in the prepayment plan. 4. Tax prepayment Plan is available to property owners with taxes in a CURRENT STATUS. This plan available only until January 31, 2004. 5. The Magrath Golf Club, in co-operation with the Town of Magrath, provides one day each season for a golf fund-raiser. Any non-profit organization interested in hosting this event, must make written application to the Town of Magrath, Box 520, Magrath AB, TOK 1J0. Final date to receive applications is Friday, February 27, 2004. Heard Bob Clifton, while standing outside watching his bufni garage and his house filling with smoke just before Christmas, asked his neighbor, Michele Zobell, if she wouldn’t mind running in the house to check the oven. He said his wife, Shirley, had been baking cookies and he didn’t think she had turned off the oven before going to the hospital for smoke inhalation.... He didn’t want the cookies to bum! Things I have learned... I’ve learned that in every face-to-face encounter, regardless of how brief, we leave something behind. -Age 45 - taken from “Live and Learn and Pass it On” r . I u / PIONEER IRRIGATION AREA OF CANADA Prairie Dragon Entertains Students The Magrath Elementary School students were clap­ping in time and swaying to the music of Dale Ketcheson and the band Prairie Dragon at an assembly on Friday, Jan. 23. The Prairie Dragon plays music to appeal to all loves; rock, country or easy listening. Dale Ketcheson, from Raymond, is a classical guitar instructor at the University of Lethbridge, but in his spare time he leads Prairie Dragon, a band made up of special needs adults. Phil Sillito plays bass guitar, Rhonda Gustuf is on keyboards, Jeanie Loo plays harmonica and tambourines, and Leanne Glavin is on drums. Dale Ketcheson, band leader Ketcheson plays along on First Lethbridge Realty Bill ¥oung Your “Friend” in Real Estate 327-1166 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 bdEs 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. Top: Phil Sillito playing bass guitar. Left: Rhonda Gustuf (standing) on keyboard and Leanne Glavin on drums. his own guitar and together they make great music. Elementary music teacher, Kathy Cosgrove, saw the band per-form at the Great Canadian Bam Dance at Hillspring last summer and invited them to per­form at the school. “It’s incredible to see someone with so much talent willing to volunteer his time to this band,” says Cosgrove. Principal, Brenda Beck said, “The kids loved them. They really enjoyed it! It’s a good experience for the kids to see the SASH workers in a different light.” At the end of the performance the students rushed Phil for autographs. His comment about all the attention was, “Gee, I’m signing my life away!” How refreshing it was to see an opportunity for talents to be developed and performed, that might not otherwise be given the chance. ♦ CUSTOM WINDOWS & DOORS INC. Calvin & Michelle Heggie Box 40 Magrath, Alberta Eh: 7. TOK 1 JO Fax;7 ULTIMATE SERVICE CWL Notes Valentine’s Day Realistic Silk Roses $4.79 per bunch (12 buds) $5 ea $6 ea ea ea Ceramic Heart Pins Several names on display. $5.95 ea Other names can be ordered in for $1 extra. Italian Charm Bracelets and Charms • Initials A-Z • Birthstones , • Specialty Charms $ 5to$ 7 • Starter Bracelet $10.50 32 Fold & Seal Valentines Various styles - Barbie, Winnie the Pooh, Minnie Mouse, etc. only $1.49/box Valentine Cards Good selection now in stock at $1 ea Also Candy Hearts, Foil Balloons, Gift Bags Great Prices 80 South 1 st Street West Mon-Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm Ph: 758-3001 • Fax 758-3505 After Hours: 758-6222 • 382-0749 St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League met at the home of Irene Kusz for the January meeting on the 13th. Business included: • Convention fees by paid, thank-you notes read included Harbor House and Interfaith Food Bank. • Reports were given on 2003 business. • Card party to be held at Elizabeth Stanek’s on January 18, 2004. • New Convenors for 2004 were appointed by Dorothy Barnett. -Spiritual: Louise Bengry -Education: Joann Takacs -Membership & Pastoral Care: Irene Gruninger -Communication: Lydia Tricsli -Social Convenorship is to be subdivided. Installation of the new executive to be held in Coaldale at St. Ambrose Church on January 31, 2004. • A card party will be held at Davidson’s in Raymond on February 15 at 7 pm. The February meeting will be held at Ying’s on February 10 at 6:30. Eating Disorders Could They Be Addictions? Chinook Health Region.. .The past 30 years has wit­nessed an explosive increase in the incidence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa in the Western world. In this free, public presentation, Dr. Joan Johnson will show how eating disorders can be viewed as true addic­tions, identical in every respect to chemical dependency, and how approaching these disorders using the addiction model and the 12-Step Program promises new hope for recovery to those afflicted. Dr. Johnson will draw from her 15 years of suffering as a victim of anorexia nervosa, from the 20 years of recovery she has experienced, and from her extensive clinical work as a family physician in Edmonton working with eating-disordered individuals, Eating Disorders - Could They Be Addictions? Tuesday, February 3 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. County Hall - Lethbridge Regional Hospital This presentation is of interest and practical help to those affected by an eating disorder (anorexia, bulimia, or compulsive overeating), to their families and friends, and to anyone working with these individuals. ♦ Kids Clothing Store in Town by Lorri Smart When Missy Sharpe became frustrated shopping for her two small children, she decided to do something about the local shortage of cute, upscale clothing in small sizes. She opened her own store, Babybugs Boutique. Missy was bom and raised in Magrath but spent a num­ber of years in the city of Edmonton where she met her hus­band and had two children. She also enjoyed the shopping the larger center had to offer. As she put it recently, “Clothes are kind of my thing.” When she and husband Ryan moved to Magrath, it didn’t take long for her to realize that shopping was not going to be as easy in southern Alberta. “We really are limited in the city of Lethbridge as far as quality and variety are concerned. I’m willing to pay for something that doesn’t fall apart but I was having a hard time finding what I wanted.” Missy has located a number of private name brand wholesalers who sell to her at a discount. In turn, she can offer excellent quality name brand clothing and accessories for anywhere from 30% - 60% less than retail prices. Babybugs Boutique is located in Missy’s home at 122 Center Street. The boutique is open daily Tuesday thru Saturday. Babybugs features children’s sizes from newborn to toddler (size 4) with larger sizes available upon request. She also has a limited selection of jewelry and accessories made especially for the smallest fashion con­scious shoppers. Convenience and accessibility are two of the main advantages offered by the local boutique. Previous to this new business opening in Magrath, a day trip to either Calgary or Great Falls was the only way to purchase unique, cute clothing for young children. Besides catering to young parents, Babybugs Boutique is a great place for grandmas, aunts, friends and neighbors who want to buy a baby gift or birthday present. Missy is excited to be the owner/operator of a new small business. She would love to expand to larger sizes and more variety should the community demand it. For now, she is con­tent to do her shopping at home and offer a unique service to the people in Magrath. ♦ Marilyn & Reg Eyre Independent Representatives GID 1445516111 Are you looking for better Long Distance Rates? Phone: (403) 752-3723 Powered by VarTec Telecom ■ • ■ Canadian Security I I Systems Ltd. For all your security needs! • Lock Rekeyed • Deadbolts Installed • Camera Systems • Fire & Burglar Safes • Custom Designed Alarm Systems • 24 Hour ULC Listed Monitoring Can 758-3945 S^v^Shorts Every mile is two in winter. - George Herbert To shorten winter, borrow some money due in the spring. - W.J. Vogel Grade 7 Girls Basketball On January 22, the 7 girls basketball team played Cardston, the top team in the tough Westwinds League. It went down to the wire with Cardston squeaking out a 24 to 22 win in the final 3 seconds. Top scorers for Magrath were Amelia Holt with 9 points followed by Sarah Balderson with 6 points. Jordan Hansen pulled down 8 big rebounds and Katie Smart got 4 steals. (Coaches, please call in your sports information to the Magrath News at 758-6911 or email - magrathnews@telus.net) Sheryl’s Tender Care Foot Clinic Certified in the Treatment of Common Disorders of the foot 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 ✓>»» Heating & CllfH Air Conditioning • New Furnace Installation • Repair all types of Furnaces • Commercial Heating / Air Conditioning • Change Hot Water Tanks • Custom Sheet Metal and Light Welding Also: Custom Repairs of Stock Trailers Call Rick at 758-3353 30 $ears of Experience Journeyman status Located 3Km west of Magrath on Highway #5 Community Calendar -January /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 28 Thur 29 Fri30 Sat 31 NO SCHOOL 1 -4pm-Magrath Golf Club Social for Vem Wakefield 5 pm - Senior’s Pot Luck Supper Town prepayment tax and water plan due Town Dog Licences due Sun 1 Mon 2 Hies 3 Wed 4 Thur 5 Frió Sat7 JrZSr. High School report cards sent home 11 am-Rev. Lang Assembly ai Tom Kamen Gym. Gr. 7 basketball host Hill Spring Gr. 7 girls basketball host Mt View 7 pm - Bingo @ Senior’s Centre Gr. 7 boys basketball 5 pm- Seniors Supper host Hill Spring Sun8 Mon 9 Hies 10 Wed 11 Thur 12 Fri 13 Sat 14 7 pm - Elementary- School Family Dance Town Council Meeting 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” 7pm-Dinner Theatre “Holy Moses” 7 pm - Dinner Theatre “Holy Moses” Deer Hunt Quota Near Mark by Ray Walker The season is almost over for a rare quota hunt designed to thin a thriving deer population that has been causing headaches for town residents and area fanners. The quota hunt is being held every weekend during the month of January. The intent of the hunt is not so much to provide a recre­ational opportunity as is done during hunting season, but specifically to reduce the herd around town by about 200 females, Fish and Wildlife officer Lyle Lester explained. The exact numbers aren’t in yet, but so far hunters have managed to bag about 120 deer out of a possible 150, he said. “The weather was a little off for this one,” said Lester about the snow and wind that greeted last week’s hunters. “I look forward to the last hunt being fairly successful.” There have been only a few problems with the hunt, he said. Some hunters have trespassed on property where they weren’t allowed and he is also investigating an incident of hunting within town limits. It is likely there will be charges laid, he said. The hunt has generated quite a bit of attention both locally and nationally with newspapers and television, he said. “For the most part it has been pretty well accepted.” “There were some folks that did come forward and weren’t very pleased with the hunt,” he added. “Their concern was that it wasn’t going to do a lot for the deer being within town limits.” Although the deer couldn’t be hunted within town limits, reducing the population close to the community will help reduce the numbers that venture within the borders, he said. The hunt will help reduce damage being done to haystacks and crops in nearby fields. The hunt has also helped condition deer that “being around people isn’t a healthy thing to do,” he said. “When we get through this time period and look at the whole year, it will be interesting to see how it turns out.” An aerial survey will be conducted to get a better idea of deer numbers and the impact of the quota hunt, he said. The deer population isn’t overburdening the resources of the area, but the concentration of animals has been generating more and more complaints from area residents who have had trouble planting gardens or landscaping. In 2002 there were Holland Insurance (Magrath) LTD. ÀENTS IR iNGik) a® Insurance | I i II 1 II III IV V Vi vn tx X Licence Plate Renewals for January are for everyone with last names beginning with: A, I, J, Ke, U as well as any numbered company Aberra RCGiSTRfES Driver’s Licenses, Plate Renewals, Driver’s Testing, Pay Fines, Birth Certificate, Marriage Licence, Death Certificate, Annual Returns, Corporate Searches, Etc. WE SELL TRAVEL INSURANCE, $1.00/doy (restrictions apply) Phone: Ted, Kathy or Jewelene at 1-403-758-3391 Fax:1-403-758-6607 --------------------------------—-------- - 43 collisions involving deer on area highways and early figures indicated there will be a similar number in 2003. Typically there are more deer strikes at this time of year than any other time,” said Lester who explained that rutting season and weather conditions help prompt increased deer traffic. The quota hunt isn’t the final answer to the deer problem, Lester has warned. Residents of the area must help keep deer depredation down by planting trees and shrubs that are less ‘tasty’ to them and by not admiring or feeding the animals when they are spotted inside the town’s boundaries. ♦ Lost & Found FOUND - Boys red "Timberland" wallet with a trading card and a small sum of change in it. Contact 758­3120 to claim and identify. LOST - Black Lab with faded red collar. Last seen north of town around Jan. 2, 2004. If anyone knows anything about or has see:i this dog please call the Frenzels at 758-3273. WANTED - Automobiles, RVs, Motorcycles, etc. Will remove for free. Cash paid for some. Can do towing. 752-3535 Real Estate - for Rent Buy & Sell WANTED - SKS 7.62X39 rifle with detachable mag. or Ruger Mini-30 - 7.62X39. Any condition. Phone 758-6393. TO GIVE AWAY to a good home - NordicTrac Pro Ski Machine. Works like a charm. Folds flat for storage. Call Lorri 758-3871___________________ FOR SALE - Couch and chair like new. Soft yellow floral - $800. Financing possible. 758-6393 after 5 pm or Saturday. 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 FOR SALE - 1990 Chevy Silverado 4X4. Great condi­tion, must sell. $3000 obo. Call 758-6435 to see. FOR RENT - 3 bedroom house. Many recent upgrades. Rent $475 per month plus utilities. Damage deposit required. Phone J58-3409 FOR RENT - Clean, newly ren­ovated 3 bedroom Apartment. Phone 758-6829. FOR RENT-Available Feb 1, Cozy, 2 bedroom home, front room and large kitchen, appli­ances included (fridge, stove, washer, dryer) $400 / mth. plus utilities. Call 758-6725 FOR RENT - 2 bedroom house with wood stove, 2 blocks east of school, available immediately $480 / mth + utilities. Call 758-6826 APARTMENT FOR RENT - Trading Co. Duplex - Available Feb. 1st. 960 sq.'-2 bed