Magrath Store News (December 8, 1993)

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 DECEMBER 8th, 1993 TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT This last weekend was the Magrath Opening Invitaional Tournament. It was our first opportunity to view all the new teams for this year, including our own Magrath Zeniths. Many emotions were in the air, the agony of defeat, and the sweet sound of victory. Our Zeniths played exceptionally well throughout the entire tournament, they were good sportsmen and made our school proud. They received second, losing to the Raymond Comets in the final game. They played their hardest, but the Comets came out on top winning the tournament. C.C.H.S. took the third place trophy defeating Kainai in the play offs. Cardstonjvas awarded the sportsmanship trophy, and Skousan Harker was awarded the tournament MVP award. We'd like to thank all the organizers of the tournament and the volunteers for making things go so smoothly. Congratulations to all the players. A A A A A A A MAGRATH JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL The Magrath Junior High Basketball league started this past week with the Magrath Grade 7, 8 and 9 boys all recording victories over Cardston while the Grade 7, 8 and 9 girls lost. Grade 9's won 55-35, with Joseph Johnson getting 21 points and Wes Gurney adding 10. Grade 8’s won their game 71-46, with Andy Beres 16 points, Greg Bourne 13 points, Brad Also of note Joel Heath had a super 9 rebounds! Grade 7's won 36-32 with Darren Balderson and Mat Alston scoring 12 points each. No scores were available for the girls teams. ******* MAGRATH HOCKEY NEWS Tadpoles: For the Tadpole game Saturday, Dec. 4th, it was Magrath over Raymond 10-7. Goals were as follows: Layne Gill - 2 goals - 1 assist; Brady Mehew - 1 goal - 2 assists; Anthony Haynes - 3 goals - 1 assist; John Rudd 1 goal - 1 assist; Cole Barnett - 2 goals - 3 assists; Russell Ririe - 1 goal - 2 assists; Todd Brandham - 2 assists; Shawn Ragan - 2 assists; Russell Yoshihara - 2 assists. They had a shaky first period, but managed to come out on top. Great job guys! Novice Hawks: On Friday Nov. 26th, we played Raymond in an exhibition game. This was our first game playing on the fly (no 3min buzzer). Raymond used this to their advantage and came out with a 7-2 victory. Denver Wetherelt faced 46 shots in net. Our goal getters were Dustin Mandel & Doug Mehew with assists by Chad Ratke. On Saturday we hosted the Lethbridge Burger King team. Lethbridge managed to come out on top with a 6-4 win. Goals: one each to Denver Wetherelt, Kyle Harker, Cody Ririe & Dustin Mandel. Assists: Peter Lee - 2, one each to Cody Ririe & Denver Wetherelt. We also played a league game on Saturday in Kainai with only 9 players. Continued on page 4 MAGRATH UNITED CHURCH WOMEN CHRISTMAS PARTY Will be held on MONDAY DEC. 13TH NOT DEC. 6TH as previously announced , due to Town Christmas Concert . * * * * * * * ANNUAL MAGRATH ROD & GUN CLUB TURKEY SHOOT & TURKEY BINGO DEC. 3RD TO 22ND IN THE TRADING CO. HALL SHOOT OPEN 10am to 8pm MONDAY 10am to 6pm BINGO ON MONDAY DEC 6,13 & 20 AT 7pm Please lend a hand with the shoot. Phone Bill Saunders at 758-6763 The next general meeting will be held on Wed Dec. 15th at 7:30pm - PLEASE ATTEND - ******* MAGRATH GENERAL HOSPITAL WHAT: Annual Craft & Bake Sale_ WHEN: December 11, 1993 WHERE: Magrath Hospital Lobby TIME: 10:00am til 2:00pm The Hospital is holding their annual craft and bake sale again this year. There will be a wide variety of craft and baked items on sale by different members of the community. It’s a great opportunity to pick up last minute Christmas gifts and baking. Come out and support the Hospital in their fund raising! ******* ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP AT 7PM CHRISTMAS DAY AT 11AM ******* MAGRATH UNITED CHURCH Sunday Dec 19th will be the white gift service followed by a Sunday School program and a Potluck lunch in the Church Hall. ******* ALBERTA TREASURY BRANCHES CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY We invite you to join us Friday, Dec. 17th from 9:00am to 5:00pm, for coffee, juice and donuts. This is our way of thanking you for your support over the past year and wishing you the best for the holiday season. See you then! ******* CREATIVE OUTLET CRAFT WORKSHOP Registration is now on for woif?hops starting: - Wednesday, January 19th 6:30 - 10:30pm - Thursday, January 20th 6:30 - 10:30pm - Saturday, January 22nd 9am - 1pm To see the January projects & to register Call Jeanine Passey at 758-6530 or d^i by 126E Harker Ave. All supplies are provided. Registration fees are due January 3rd, 1994 ******* Magrath Community Christmas Concert The Tom Karren Gym was overflowing Monday night when families gathered to enjoy the second annual event. Six choirs and two bands capably performed - 180 participants in all. The gym was filled - organizers could hardly believe so many people turned out in Magrath for something that wasn’t basketball! Your support was most gratifing. Choir leaders and accompanists for the evening included Shirley Clifton, Jerfy Chatwin, Laurel Bennett and Elizabeth Olsen. Accompanists were Gwen Coleman, Sharon Ragan and Alma Davies. Soloists were Cam Atwood and Laurel Bennett. Advertising was handled by Garda Law, lighting by Wayne Kinder and Ushering by Don Johnson. Special thanks to Marie Stevenson, Ann Pilling, Patricia Dudley and an energetic committee who provided very effective decorations. The committee hopes this event might continue yearly, drawing our community together in the Christmas spirit. Thanks to all those who lifted their voices and the members of the different bands for participating. If you weren’t part of the choirs this year, consider joining us next year. ******* THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT Limited Edition Temple Prints now at Magrath Pharmacy * * * * A A * The Magrath and District Chamber of Commerce is accepting donations for the 1994 New Year’s Baby. Please contact: Darlene Holzwarth 758-6432 Jacquie Bly 758-3103 A A A A A A A Elder Shawn Trainer has received his mission call to the New York, New York north mission. His farewell will be held on January 9th, 1994. A A A A A A A CLUBHOUSE MANAGER REQUIRED The Magrath Golf Club is presently recruiting a Cook/Restaurant Manager to work in a seasonal (7month) position. The person hired will be responsible for restaurant and lounge areas, including cooking, staffing, purchasing, overall day to day operations and certain golf operations. Salary dependant on qualifications and experience. For more information please contact Ron Johnson. Magrath Golf Club Box 432 Magrath, AB TOK 1J0 Phone: 758-3341 or Fax: 758-6411 , A A A A A A A ' • * -Í < Í i FLOWERS BY DEANNA 10% off on all silk plants silk flowers 5/S1.75 Fresh Pointsettas $8.90 each (compare to $14.99 in Lethbridge!) Also available for Christmas, fruit & candy baskets, order yours today! Come in and enter to win a dozen roses for Christmas. Also come in and check out our Christmas Corner. Note: for funeral arrangements, please order one day prior to the service. FOR ALL YOUR FLORAL NEEDS CALL 758-3800 DRYGOODS . SPECTACULAR ------— : ALL FABRICS Including Tricot, Brushed Nylon. Nylon Sheer, Prints, Broadcloth etc. 40% «♦ V.* !?1' ; i W” SOCKS AND UNDERWEAR 40% OFF ALL REMAINING BRA’S $10 ALL LACE 40% OFF RIBBON 40% OFF YARN 40 % OFF PUBLIC SKATING Monday & Thursday 7:15 - 8:15 Saturday 6:30 - 7:45 Sunday 2:00 - 3:30 Prices: Up to 5 yrs - .50 6-12 yrs - $1.00 13 yr & above - $1.50 Family per session - $5.00 Seasons pass - single $20.00 family $ 35.00 WHY DO WE HAVE TO REDUCE SPENDING IN THE BIG HOUR? "Why do we have to reduce spending in Health, Education, Social Services and Advanced Education?" I am asked this question a lot. These four departments, which I refer to as the "Big Four" are without doubt the most important areas for government to be involved in. For someone who has a member of their family who is sick, the most important priority is a good helath care system. For somone who has young children in school, the most important priority is Kindergarten to Grade 12. For someone who can't find a job and needs a roof over their head, social services are critical. And for someone planning to attend a university or college to enhance their skills, one of the most important departments is Advanced Education and Career Development. ' These four departments are a priority for the government. Almost 80% of our total revenue pie goes to these four areas. We spend $4 billion on Health (35% of the pie), $1.9 billion on Education (20% of the pie), $1.6 billion on Social Services (14% of the pie) and in my department, we spend $1.2 billion (11% of the pie). Many people have told me that they agree with the government's plan to eliminate our deficit without increasing taxes, but they don't want us to reduce spending in these four areas. . The fact of the matter is that there just isn't enough money in all the other departments combined to meet our deficit reduction plan. If you add the $1.4 billion for our debt servicing costs to the $8.7 billion we spend on the big four, you have $10 billion of our $11.4 billion budget already spent. That's roughly 88% of all the money we take in. So even if we completely eliminated all of the other departments (like environment, agriculture and transportation) we wouldn’t even be close to meeting our target. We have to reduce spending in these areas. And we will take steps toward reductions in these areas very carefully. Our goal is to conduct government business in a new way, where people rely less on government and more on themselves. We want public funds to go to where they are most needed and we want those funds to be spent as wisely as possible. We are committed to reorganizing, deregulating and streamlining government to reflect Albertan's desire for a government as frugal and creative as they have to be in these tough economic times. And so far we are on track. The first stage of our deficit reduction plan to reduce government spending by 20% - or $2.5 billion - in four years is on target. We’ve saved $130 million this year by eliminating waste and duplication in government and we will save more money through MLA pay cuts and the elimination of the MLA pesion plan. . Every department has been working on new ways to cut costs and bring an entrepreneurial management style to public administration. Every department, agency and organization receiving government funds has to develop a three-year business plan outlining its core business and activities. Fiscal management makes a difference. The New York financial firm Standard and Poors downgraded the province of Ontario's rating from double A to double A minus. In their report, they . explained the downgrade as a result of the "weakened resolve of the Ontario government to take unpopular expenditure adjustments in order to meet its deficit targets in 1993-94 as well as the ■ prospect that deficit targets for the succeeding years as outlined in the province's medium term plan will also be missed." We are committed to sticking to our plan. Jack Ady, MLA1 MEAT SPECIALS DECEMBER 6-11 SIRLOIN TIP ROAST OR STEAK $2.99 lb $6.59 kg CHICKEN BREAST $1.99 lb $4.39 kg VANS FRESH SAUSAGE $1.89 lb $4.17 kg PORK LOIN CHOPS (RIB & TENDERLOIN END) $2.29 lb $5.05 kg SHRIMP MEAT $1.38/100g $13.80 kg FRESH PACIFIC OYSTERS 8 oz $3.89 each OLYMPIC WIENERS 450 g $2.19 each MAYFAIR SLICED COOKED HAM 375 g $3.69 each TOWN OF MAGRATH THA SK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU PUBLIC NOTICES 1. WATER Water accounts exceeding six months will be transferred to the property owner’s tax account if not cleared by Dec. 31, 1993. 2. TAXES Property owners are reminded that there will be a 16% penalty levied against all unpaid taxes as of Jan 1, 1994. All payments must be received in the Town Office by Friday, Dec. 31, 1993 to avoid the penalty. 3. PREPAYMENT PLANS FOR WATER & TAXES WATER: The water prepayment plan with the applicable one month discount is available to Town residents during the MONTH OF JANUARY 1994. The 1993 water account must be paid in full before one can take advantage of the prepayment plan. TAXES: Those who wish to enter into a tax monthly payment agreement for the 1994 taxes should contact the Town Office before January 1994. To participate in the plan, the tax account must be current. ftA*AAA ft To the following sponsors & donors, your contributions to our Novice Tournament were greatly appreciated. With your support we had a very successful tournament, and lots of hapy hockey players. Every player received a cap with Magrath Novice Hawks Tourney 93-94 embroidered on the front, and in every game 2 players were awarded with NHL logo pucks for game hustler. Thank you for helping to keep Magrath Minor Hockey operating year after year. Jacks Mechanical Insulation Ltd., Barry Owens Trucking, Rice Dental, Shoppers Drug Mart, Johnson Professional Corp., Bourne Hail Insurance, Dahl Clinic, Cascade Fertilizer, Sue's on First, In-line Ovals, John & Mila Ratke, Joan & Mona Karren, Rod & Jun Ririe, Magrath Co-op. FOR MORE EXCITEMENT COME WATCH OUR NEXT 2 TOURNAMENTS: BANTAM - Dec. 11 & 12 (14-15 yr olds) Lots of fast paced action, teams coming from Vauxhall, Fort MacLeod, Brooks, Duchess & Lethbridge. TADPOLE - Dec 17 & 18 (5-6 yr olds) Action packed entertainment, teams coming from Warner, Foremost, Raymond & Lethbridge.CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: TUESDAY 12 NOON PHONE 758-6377 Less than 30 words—S1.07 Small ad (2.5"X3.5’’)-$5.35 AVAILABLE! Reliable experienced handyman; household repairs, weatherstripping/caulking, drywall, roof repair, painting and odd jobs. No job to small. Call 758-6826 AAAAAAA Needed: Ride or driver neede to retreave vehicle from Logan, Utah. Call 758­6817 for details. A A A A A A A LOST: 2 notebooks, placed on the back of my car, last Wednesday. 1 blue, 1 green. Desperately needed. Call 758-3156 A A A A A A A WANTED: large wooden desk. Call Mona 758-3778 between 8:30am-4:30pm. A A A A A A A MERCHANDISE : FOR SALE: 2 large wagon wheels, Culligan water softener complete, Bell&Howell cube projector & cubes, used men's hockey equipment- size L, used boy's hockey equipment- size 10-12 complete. Phone 758-6271 ******* FOR SALE: Easy-lift medical lazy-boy chair. Call 758-3746. A A A A A A A FOR SALE: Large round and small square hay bales. Call 758-3016 or 6527. 1/4 page---------------------$7.49 1/3 page--------------------$8.56 1/2 page--------------------$10.70______ ******* HOMES NEEDED: For 2 fluffy, adorable, female kittens. Healthy & litter trained. Free. Call 758-3294 A A A A A A A FOR SALE: Nintendo in good condition $50, games sold seperately. For more information call 758-3615 A A A A A A FOR SALE: Attention all you crafty people, baby’s breath for sale $5 a bunch. Call Shirley 758-3638 or Joanne 758-3631 A AA* AA A HAY FOR SALE: Big round bales or small square $45/ ton. Call 758-3787 A A A A A A A FOR SALE: Bicentennial wood burning stove, never been used. Call 758-3556 A A A A A A A SERVICES: Need something hauled away junk piles, branch piles, tree removals, furniture or appliances moved, Call Cam Bruce 758-3729 AAAAAA A JEANIE’S HAIR FASHION For excellence in hair care, give me a call! Monday thru Saturday. 758-3379 Jeanie Thomson AAAAAAA JUST FQR YQU HAIRSTYLES Will be open Monday - Full Page—Copy Ready-—$25.00 Full Page-—-We do ——$37.45 Flyer insertion (your paper)$ Friday 8:00 - 5:00 and Saturday 8:00 - 12:00. PRE- CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - perms 15% off till Dec. 31 - tanning 15% off till Dec. 31 - all products 10% - 305 off - all Sterling silver jewelery 10% off. Lots of things for stocking stuffers, gift certificates also available. Call 758-6350 ******* GAS PLUS PROPANE SERVICE Magrath Based 24 hour service Competitive rates 758-3708 CAKES BY RITA - Will do cakes for almost any occasion. Advance notice greatly appreciated. To order, please phone 758­6315. A A A A A A A FOR ALL YOUR I.ASER PRINTER NEEDS/ I type setting for books / labels / flyers / resumes / Give me a call - Bonny 758­6309 A A A A A A A VEHICLES: FOR SALE: 1979 4X4 Ford 150 for parts 4.11 differential 758—6753 leave message. A A A A A A A FOR SALE: 1980 Chrysler LeBaron 2dr. great condition $950; 1972 GMC van, no Irust, great shape $600; also school bus converted to RV , many extras $5500. Call D. Hatch 758-6652 A A A A A A A FOR SALE: 1977 Fleury Motor Home (Chev) sleeps six, stove/fridge/bathroom & furnace. Call 758-6528 Dan Atwood. A A A A A A A FOR SALE: 1972 Mercury Marquis, 2 dr hardtop, med metallic green with white roof, immaculate original condition, absolutely no rust, 460vs. , ps, pb, power seat, auto, 14,00 miles, garaged, recent professional certification. Serious inquiries only. $4000. Call 758-3211. FOR SALE: 1983 Honda Nighthawk, metallic cherry red, 30,000 miles, nice condition. $1800. Call 758­3211. FOR SALE; Set of 4 15" Appliance Rally wheels to fit Ford or Dodge. 4 1/2" bolt pattern. $200. Call 758-3211 A A A A A A A FOR RENT: 3 bedroom house, fridge, stove, nice rugs, reverse flow furnace. Call 758-3418. A A A A A A A REAL ESTATE LARGE FLAT LOT FOR SALEi in Magrath; 165x320 (1.21 acres) could be subdivided into 2-82 1/2 x 320 lots; 2 1/2 blocks from downtown 1993 Property taxes are paid. Call 758-3427 A A A A A A A HOUSE FOR SALE: Immediate occupation. 1350 sq ft 3 bedroom, double attached garage, on quiet cul-de- sac. Close to school & shopping. 3 pee bath off master bedroom. Electric counter top & oven in 13*x20* kitchen. Basement fully developed with 3 pee shower bathroom. Call Ted Harker Homelife House of Real Estate 758-6613. A A A A A A A FOR SALE: 2 Acreages 1 mile from Raymond. 160 irrigated N. of Raymond. 320 acre Ranch near Coutts. 1474 Acre Ranch S. of Magrath 2046 Acre Ranch S of Magrath Call: Ken Gaits 327-1166 office or 320-7276 home Coldwell Banker First Lethbridge Realty A A A A A A A NEEDED Would like a ride to Salt Lake or Provo before Christmas will pay part of the gas Les Grusendorf 758-3699. A A A A A A A LOOKING FOR A LARGE FAMILY! -1120 sq. ft. lyear old, 4 bedrooms, office, 2 baths, 1 acre yard, double garage. Call Jack Elliott 758-3551 Coldwell Banker First Lethbridge Realty. A A A A A A A OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY, DEC 11TH. 2:00 - 4:30 AT 115S 2ND ’A’ ST WEST. 1365sq ft 15 years young, 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, carport, .4 acre yard. Call 758-3551 A A A A A A A WANTED: FAMILY HOME in Magrath, with double garage and/or large lot in the $40,000 range. Call Jack Elliott 758-3551 A A A A A A A FOR SALE: Three bedroom older home located 3 blocks east of the school . New wiring new plumbing. New windows needs other work 758-3409 AAA AAAA Two building lots for sale located 3 blocks east of school. One lot 82 1/2' x 120' other lot 75* x 165* 758-3409 A A A A A A A WANTED NEWS!!: We need community news. Please drop by with any news that you would like us to know. There is no charge on these items, and we would sure like to hear from you. A A A A A A A M.T.M. GARBAGE DISPOSAL Dependable! Reliable! Pick-up every Saturday Only $7.00 per month takes all the worry out of trash disposal. GIVE US A CALL TODAY 758-3463 MINOR HOCKEY CHOCOLATE ROUND-UP All Managers please round up your teams money and any left over chocolates you may have. Please turn it in to Louellen Lee by this weekend. You can bring the money to the concession this weekend as I'll be there for the Bantam Tournament or make arrangements to drop it off at my house. 758­3637 Thanks! Grocery 2 December 6-11 | OCEAN SPRAY GRAPEFRUIT JUICE 1.14 litre $2.48 each SUNRYPE ORANGE OR GRAPEFRUIT JUICE 1 litre $1.18 each LANCIA PASTA SAUCE 680 ml $1.38 each LANCIA PASTAS 900 g .98 each DR. BALLARD DOG FOOD 630 g $1.38 each SUNLIGHT SUPER CONC. OR REGULAR LAUNDRY DETERGENT 3 litre or 8 litre $5.98 each KLEENEX HI-DRI TOWELS 2 pk .88 each KLEENEX TISSUES 150 pk .88 each KLEENEX ULTRA SOFT BATH TISSUE 12 roll $5.48 each FRENCH'S GRAVY MIX 21-28 g .78 each KRAFT MINI MARSHMALLOWS 250 g .98 each OLD SOUTH ORANGE JUICE 355 ml $1.18 each CARNATION HASHBROWNS 1.5 kg $1.48 each GREEN GIANT FROZEN VEGGIES 750g - 1 kg $2.98 each COOL WHIP 1 litre $2.48 each| PRODUCE & GROC. DECEMBER 6-11 RED SEEDLESS GRAPES $1.29 lb $2.48 kg BANANAS .49 lb $1.08 kg MCINTOSH APPLES .59 lb $1.03 kg CARROTS 2 lb .69 each SPINACH $1.69 each LARGE EGGS $1.48 each RED POTATOES 5 lb $1.39 each SENIOR S NEWS This Thursday, Dec. 9th, will be our last Aerobic class until after the holidays. We will start again on Monday, Jan. 10th, 1994 at 8:45am. The Potluck dinners for this month will be held on (today) Wed. Dec 8th and a Christmas This will be the last lunch of the year. Come have a delicious meal and good company. Watch for further Christmas news. A A A A A A A MISSING: Table cloths, from the 4th ward Relief Society cupboard. 4 round and 1 long, all with lace. If you know of their whereabouts please phone Cheryl 758-6829. A A A A A A A BINGO - BINGO - BINGO - BINGO - BINGO At the Senior’s Centre every second Thursday. Next Bingo Dec. 18th. Come on out, win cash! Doors open 6:30pm start at 7pm. A AAAAA* The Levi & Martha Harker history book "Harker Heritage" is now at the printers. The hardcovers - $50.00. The softcovers - $26.50. If you need more information call: Ken Harker 758-3405 or Doreen Alston 758-3281. A A A A A A A CHINOOK HEALTH UNIT NOTICE Don't Give Honey To Babies: A recent case of an Edmonton baby who contracted Infant Botulism (food poisoning) because honey was put on her soother has prompted the Edmonton Board of Health to remind parents to never give honey to their infants. "All brands of honey, pasteurized or not, should be avoided for children under the age of one," said Deputy Medical Officer of H