Magrath Store News (November 17, 1999)

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 Wednesday November 17, 1999 School News General reminder: School fees are PAST due and payable. Please make payments or call and make arrangements a.s.a.p. AAAAAA Magrath Elementary Nov. 18 - Kindergarten Program 10:30 a.m. and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19 - Assembly @ 12:15 Nov. 24 - Report Cards AAAA A Huge Thank You To all the families of Magrath who made up shoe boxes for the Samaritans "Operation Christmas Child", also for the money donations. We received 49 boxes. Thanks again Betty Twitchen Magrath United Church. AAAAAA The Lion's Club Community Christmas Card donation box will be going up on December 1st, by the front doors of the Magrath Trading Company. Make a donation and sign your name, wish family & friends in Magrath a Merry Christmas and all the best in the new Millennium. Help Wanted Could you help us warm up someone's Christmas? We are planning a special Christmas surprise for the patrons at die Lethbridge Soup Kitchen and we need your help. There are an average of 100+ regular patrons (about 85 men, 15 women, and 5 children). Our goal is to collect donated NEW mens size winter caps, gloves, scarves and/or socks to present as gift packages at the Soup Kitchen in December 1999. If you can donate any of these items please can you drop them off at Soft Serve Direct Inc.(132 2nd St S Magrath) 758-3577 or at Century 21 Garden City Realty Office front desk 758-6060. Thank you in advance. Sauna Davis 758-3827. A A A A A A Check inside for information concerning the Magrath Auxiliary Tree of Hope Fund Raiser. It starts tomorrow thursday November 18th, Board Members will be set up in the Home Hardware Department from 10 a.in. - 12 noon and 2-4 p.m. ****** New Books Adult Non-Fiction 160 Ways to Help the World: Community Service Projects for Young People by Linda Leeb Duper; Christmastime by Sandra Boynton; Decorating for the Holidays by Martha Stewart; Murder Most Foul by Max Haines. Adult Fiction Jessica by Bryce Courtenay; Deck the Halls by Heather Allison; the Angel Doll: A Christmas Story by Jerry Bledsoe; the Thursday Friend by Catherine Cookson. Juvenile The Merry Christmas Joke Book; A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Children's My Big Christmas Book by Hayden McAllister Videos Primo Baby; The Thief and the Cobbler(animated) BINGO - BINGO -BINGO Next Bingo is Thursday nite November 25th at the Seniors' Centre. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Bingo @ 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome. .wji.'iw. i jji mem 4TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY unique Christmas and everyday gifts. Come join us for a cup of cider and browse thru our crafts, stained glass, floral, folk art, wood items, ornaments, quilts and so much more When: Saturday November 27, 1999 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Where:: Magrath United Church Hall Magrath, AB. ON THE ROAD AGAIN!! The Magrath Handibus is back in service on a trial basis. The continuation of the service is only going to be possible if some concerned citizens step forward to help with the operation. PLEASE make arrangements well in advance if you need a ride by calling 317-0737 (this is a cellular phone number). Call 758-6763 if you can help. ****** Wayne & Gerri Ripley invite all their friends to help celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversay on Saturday November 20th, 1999 at the Parkside Inn, Lethbridge from 2-4 p.m. NO gifts please ****** II THE BEARY BEST PAINTING Co. MURRAY McGINN OWNER / CRAFTSMAN INTERIOR EXTERIOR WALLPAPEF CERAMIC TILE «' f <^Ucatiom7 -UM« - • SPECIALTY P^tlNG specialty boarders TELEPHONE # 403.758.6456 FAX # 403.758.6653 PASSEY ELECTRIC ■_ New Home Wiring Renovations ’S Farm Wiring Feedlots (403)752-4005 Serving Seuthem Alhena The United Nations General Assembly has declared 1999 the International Year of the Older Persons. The purpose of the year is to foster awareness of the importance of seniors' roles in society. We would like to help the community be more aware of the seniors living at the Terrace. We will be featuring two of our residents weekly, so that you may become better acquainted with them. This week we salute: Isabelle Holladay Isabelle was born in Spring Coulee. She had 2 sisters & 2 brothers, she being the oldest. She was married in Magrath to George Holladay for 59 years, she was blessed with 4 daughters & also raised a niece(I hope she had more than 1 bathroom). Isabelle was a housewife till all her children were married, then she joined a womens institute, signed up for an art course, studied journalism. Isabelle loves to paint, you can see her paintings hanging at the Terrace, isabelle loves to knit, needlepoint, tatting, quilting, rugs, wood carvings, pottery & taught ceramics for 13 years (she's a very busy lady). Isabelle belonged to the hospital auxiliary, agricultural society, & is a member of the United Church. Isabelle is a real asset to the Lodge, always willing to help out with various things. She's alot of fun to be around & just full of information on history. Andy Cook Andy was born in Magrath where he has lived most of his life. Andy came from a family of 3 brothers & 2 sisters. Andy farmed north of Magrath, he then worked on the irrigation system around these parts for many years. Like all boys Andy said he loved to run. You could always find him playing kick the can & being involved in races. Andy loved to skate & play baseball in his younger years. You can always find Andy walking all over town, getting his exercise. Andy is a great on to participate in any activity at the Lodge. He's a great guy, always willing to help others. He has a wonderful personality & everyone at the Terrace loves him. Todd & Sherry Barber (Kerns) J. of Snohomish, Washington, are pleased to announce the arrival of their new daughter, Grace Danielle, born November 1, 1999 weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. A little sister for 13 month old Avery, proud grandparents are Adam & Connie Huber Patty (Balderson) & Jimmy Nelson are excited to announce the arrival of their 1st child a daughter "Gracie Nicole" born November 9, 1999, weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. 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