Magrath Store News (December 12, 1991)

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.MAG RATH TRADING CO STORE NEWS ■ ■.................... Office 758-3033, Groceries 758-3535, Hardware 758-3065, Upstairs/News 758-6377 Business Hours 8am to 6pm Monday thru Saturday-*Thursday, December 12,1991 ?:H 3 Non-Stick Stove Top Grill - Fits any range, water filled drip pan collects fat, non-stick, easy clean surfact... heg. Christmas ’4.99 ’ Special $7-99 We have a Good Selection of Appliances and Kitchen Accessories... Take advantage of our Lay Away Plan­A Deposit holds your purchase,.. Free Gift Wrapping ... those of you toys we have new For and shipment Wilshire Brighten up your home with We have a Selection P 1 UtCL£> RCA VCR VR335 on screen programmin On Special for /f making crafts just received of Wooden Dowels... music - delightful of cassettes . . a > ■ *P■**H CHRISTMAS TREE Set of 3 Reg. $36*99 Your Christmas $349.99 Stay Sharp Knives Come on in and get yours now ... SAVE $5.00... $31.99 f! HOMECARD Accepted at most Home Stores’ Philishave Rechargeable Razor 84.99 Stocking Stuffer Special... $79-99 We Still Have A Good Selection of Fresh Cut Christmas Trees... Thank You - Your kindness, your sympathy, your love has been a strength to us in our loss and bereavement. Your consideration, consolations, acts of good deeds and generosity have sustained us. We thank each and everyone - the Town cemtery workers, those who participated in the funeral service, those who called to of±er condolances; those who brought flowers; those who contributed to our financial needs; the Relief Society who sponsored the dinner and all who helped them. We are most appreciative and grateful and sincerely thank you. Kay and Dorothy Bennett Jim &. Cheryl Chudleigh Don &. Debbie Reneau Pierre & Gayle Maasakker 'Christmas Care-A-Van" - Many less fortunate families across Southern Alberta are relying on the Salvation Army for Food Baskets, Toys and Clothing. It's a relief to see that when times are tough, there are those who keep giving. Please drop off your donations to 'Just For You" Hairstyles and make someone's ohristmas brighter. Deadline for drop-off is Wednesday, December 18th- Plcano give,... llidiuh. lUU. DRYGOODS DEPARTMENT - We still have Christmas Fabric - Ideal for sewing "Santa Sacks" - the environmentally friendly gift wrap!! Platinum Needle-"The Ultimate m Quilting" - is the finest of its kind. Treasure it and keep it in ’ the handy case provided; glides through fabric, enabling the guilder to make the smallest of stitches with ease; will not rust and is impervious to skin oils and noisture... boxed - $5.89 each. i Christmas Craft Ribbon, Christmas Irims, Lace and Ribbons for Sewing- Give a practical gift - everyone needs good scissors - We have all kinds and all sizes to fit your shopping budget. -UPSTAIRS-Employment Opportunity Magrath General Hospital is taking appli­cations for a casual Housekeeping Attendant, The position is to commence January 6, 1992. Applicants should be neat, conscientious, able to work well with other staff and with patients. Previous experience an asset. Please apply in writing by Dec. 23, 1991 to The Personnel Department Magrath General Hospital Box 550 Magrath, Alberta TOK 1J0 In honour of their 50th Wedding Anniversary the children of Ken and Verna NEWTON invite family and friends to an Open House on Saturday, December 28, 199] from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Carolina Room, El Rancho Hotel, Lethbridge, Alberta. (No gifts please) Firewood For Sale: 1/2 ton Slivered for $60.00. Call 381-'I577 days or 32b. 0057 evenings. "It is only when men begin to worship that they begin to / / '■Mr and Mrs Gaelynd. Pilling are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Kimberly Joanne to Clark Merrill, son of Mr and Mrs Merrill Whitehead of Lethbridge. \ The wedding wi11 take place on December \ 28th in the Alberta Temple ar.d a Calling Reception in their honor will be held that evening from six until eight o’clock at the Magrath LDS Stake Centre. All friends and relatives are welcome . J I White Gift Service and Sunday School Pagent — Magrath United Church — December 15th at. 9:30 am. Donations of non-perishable /food items, or toys will be collected and given to Harbour House, the women's shelter in Lethbridge. Worship Services will be ^followed by Pot Luck Lunch in the 2:0v'h hal1 and skating from 12:15 to sure yourht Ma®rath Arena. Please be and suitable'age "range "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that ' nt°sorcr believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 - Calvin Coolidge1 shells. Add mixture to shells. Bake at 350° for 20 - 30 minutes ' Yields - 1 dozen (very good - I sampled one!) "Music is well said to be the speech of ________ __________________ angels" - Carlyle OOOOOOOOOCOOOOOOOO0000OOOOOOOOOOO000000000000000000000oooooooooooooocooooooo (except those already in our flyer) Left at the Magrath Zeniths' tournament - Mens Jacket - Red and Navy Winter Jacket. Finder please call Dean Anderson @758-6687 If you are looking for a great INEXPENSIVE gift try a Bird House. For Sale: Bird Houses -$5, $10 & $12 Call: 327-7461 or 758-6288 WANTED: Babysitter Part-time in my home from 3 - 6:30. Call: Lise Wilson -758-3048 HELP!!!. juus doi’ie rai j'TtLVsitter or odd at 758-3681 or Janirti^^inder 758-6447 " Pecan Tarts: 3 eggs /4 cup corn syrup /2 cup brown sugar tsp vanilla, salt, 2 Tblspoons tter and 3/4 cup pecans... Beat eggs. Add corn syrup, brown bugar, melted butter, salt & . Distribute broken pecans among 12 prepared tart L ---- JÜUÜOOOUOOO o • • • GREAT CHR1STMASGIFT Gift Certificate For that hard to get person - Try a Gift Certificate -Will Fit any budget - will suit any age. Ask our Staff... OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! our SENIORS On Wednesday, December 18th we are having a Christmas Lights Tour. The bus will leave the Seniors' Centre at 5:30 pm and will return to the Centre for a social and lunch afterwards. There will be charge for this outing. Call: Wallace (3207), Doreen (3281), Hazel (3545) or Irene (3456) soon. On New Year's Eve come at 8 pm to the Seniors' Centre to enjoy a social evening of games and eating. Everyone bring a small treat. See you there! New Year's morning we will have at 9 am. There will be a charge in the New Year 1992! a breakfast as usual, starting of $2.00 each. Come welcome ******************* * AVON CHRISTMAS SALE - Shop close to home - get those last minute gifts at 101, ----- accessories _J_u_s_t_ __c_a__ll_ __m_e_ _a__t __7_5_8__-6__25* 6 ** ** ** * * ¿0% or more OFF! Also makeup, bath s, and jewellry at good prices. Welcome anytime * - - - Atom Hockey: Saturday morning Great Falls here in Magrath. We won the game by a score of 7-3- Scoring for the winning team were: Michael Balderson with 3 goals, Darren Balderson 1 goal, 2 Stanford 1 goal, 1 assist; Robinson 1 assists. Saturday a game against Cardston in league action. We came out on top 6-3 with scorers: Justin Harker 1 goal, 5 assists; Wayne Kinder 1 goal, 1 assist; Kurtis Robinson 2 goals, Andy Beres 1 goal; Darius 1 assist, Darren 3 assists. Atom hockey team played a game against assists; Matthew Wayne Kinder 1 goal; Kurtis 1 , 1 StìP. 1 Qt. PtnH C' n a \r iHmi +■4-> )l afternoon, December 7th, our Atom team had Balderson Mandel 1 goal, Michael Balderson 1 assist and Matthew Stanford with CWL News: 4 P SANTA’S J coming 4 » O O 0 -Adult Christmas at the El Rancho enjoyed by all. "Service" pins wore presented to Elizabeth Joann TrxKa< and Lydia Di-unner. -Tea money collected during 1991 will be Party was with a gift exchange and held on Dec. 6th Santa Claus is Coming to Town...the Town Hall that is on Monday, December 23rd at o:00 pm for all hoys and gjpjg under the age of 12! (There wi±x x,o SpuuouLoH by pbc Town of Magrath. ° «. _ »♦»•’»«OOOOOOPOoOooOOOCOc o o OOOOGOOOOo o O a « ° ° o o a o o donated to C.U.S.O. -Tree decorating will be after Mass on Dec. 22/91. Please bring sandwiches or sweets. -Reminder to CWL ladies to keep up their "Charity Calendars". -St. Josephs Christmas Day Mass will be held December 25th at 10:30 am. Please note this time change for this day only. -The January 8th CWL meeting will be at Brunner's at 7:30 pm. Thank you to all who participated in the Premiers' Council of the Family's Public Forum, November 20th at the Southminister United Church. As one of the organizers I was very pleased that so many of you took the time to attend and discuss some of the issues that are of concern to you in regards to strengthening the family. The message of both sessions seemed to call for a return to traditional family values. A final report is being prepared to submit to the Premier's Council and if you would like a copy please call 758-6380 - L. Balderson A beautiful wedding ceremony was held on November 9, 1991 when Catherine Norton and Brent Cahoon were united in marriage in the Cardston Alberta Temple. Denise Broadhead sister of the bride, was Matron of Honour and Mark Cahoon, brother of the groom was Best Man. A lovely dinner reception was held that afternoon in the Magrath LDS Stake Centre for family and close friends. Guests travelled from Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatchewan Idaho, Utah and Arizona. We appreciate the ladies who had such a nice shower for Cathy and all those who attended. We would like to express our many thanks to all those who helped in any way to make this such a special occasion. 1 Cathy and Brent reside in Cardston. -Clair & Gail Norton -Jim & Kathy Cahoon -Brent & Cathy Cahoon Town of Magrath-Public Notices: 1. Water Accounts 2. Water Prepayment Plan Accounts exceeding 6 months will be transferred to the property owner’s tax account if not cleared by December 31» 1991. The water prepayment plan with the applicable one month discount is available to Town residents during the month of JANUARY 1992. The 1991 water account must be paid in full before one can take advantage of the prepayment plan. 3. Taxes Property owners are reminded that there will be a 16% ” penalty levied against all unpaid taxes as of January 01, 1992. All payments must be received in the Town Office by Tuesday, December 31» 1991 to avoid the penalty. 4. Tax Monthly Payment Agreements ~ .......... " Those who wish to enter into a tax monthly payment agreement for 1992 taxes should make arrangements at the Town Office before January 1992. To parti­cipate in this plan, tax accounts must be current. Town of Magrath - P.O. Box 520, Magrath, Alberta, TOK 1J0 -Ph:758-3212 Fx. 758-6333 Motivational Tutoring helps think and teach themselves. I after school openings - Math, Arts & Study Skills. Lorraine Leishman at 758-6583 children have some Language described your steps so (Study Tips Courtesy of clearly?...." Lorraine Leishman) QOO O Q O O O "Sometimes reminding your children of past performances that required the same kind of effort helps them persevere with difficulties. 'Remember that Social Test on South America? and how you were sure you'd forget the names of the Tribes?' 'Remember your science project, how you - Shop close to home. Get those last minute gifts at 10% 20%, or more OFF. Also makeup, bath and jewellry at good prices. Welcome anytime, just give OOO o AVON CHRISTMAS SALE me a call at 758-6256. o O * WMM * ***** are invited to an Open on December 14th from ■ ***** Cakes by Rita back, ready to help special occasions special. I have a GIFT IDEAS faom oua LAVIESWEAR PEPARTMENT... LadÂZA HouAZeoatA and Loungzwzaa TopA, LadieA Po.zaaza, StztatA, BIouaza, PantA Co-OadinatZA, SzpaaateA, and SwzatzaA StzzpAhiatA ioa LadizA and TzenA - We havz Lovzty Sztzction LadtzA SwzateAA {¡aom CaAual to PazAAy and V-z-a-y PazAAy! COME IN AND BROWSE THROUGH OUR LAPIESWEAR SOMETHING FOR EVERY ONE Wz havz an Ex.cz-Uznt Lititz Gia Ta Fancy ON YOUR LIST Sztzction o& PaZAAZA House 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the home of Monte &. Pam Thomson for their eon Marc, who has been called to the Pennsylvania Philadelphia Mission. His farewell will be the following day, Sunday, December 15th, 1991 at 9:00 am in the Magrath 2nd Ward. For Sale: 3 tartan Kilt .skirts 6-14 years. " Phone 438-0328 ***** Specialty 1 Hi! I'm make your even more ______ _ _______ large variety of character pans to choose from, and if you can think it up, I can probably make it up! I also do decorated ingerbread cookes at this time f year. For more information call Rita Olson at 758-6315 ***** ***** One can never pay in gratitude, one can only pay "in kind" some­where else in life." -Anne Morrow Lindbergh Q D Q O O O O O O A Calling Baby Shower for Sharon (Meldrum) Hatch and new baby daughter Julie will be held on Wednesday, December 18th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the home of Donna &. Marguerite Thomson. All are welcome to attend. This weekend saw Magruth Zenith and Pandas dominate the LCI 2Jth annual Green & Gold Classic basketball tournament played at the Civic Centre and at LCI. The Pandas won their game against St. Albert Bellrose 92-53 with Sandra Stevenson contributing 20 points. Paige Peterson with 16 points and Wendy Balderson with 14 led the Pandas to a 58-48 win over the Catholic Central Cittens. Saturday's championship game saw the Pandas win 64-53 over host LCI Clipper Queens. Bonnie Tollestrup took the lead in the victory game with 27 points. Pandas' Wendy Balderson was named Most Valuable Player for the girls' tournament. Meanwhile back at the hoop - the Zeniths advanced to the championship game by leading out over Airdrie Burt Church Chargers an impressive 101-81 in the semi-final. Mark Tollestrup had 26 points in that game. Zeniths defeated Raymond Comets 75-63 in the final Saturday to give the two Magrath ''Something for Everyone" is having an Open House December 16 & 17 from 9 to 9. (large house east of Bank of Montreal) We have wonderful things for your Christmas giving. We also have a line of Silk Plants 1 Poinsettas for Christmas. teams total domination of the tournament. Mark Tollestrup was named Most Valuable Player for the boys' tournament having 25 points in the championship game with Claudio Maffia contributing 20 points. Congratulations to all our great Zenith and Panda players for a team effort well Del Bonita Country Association News: family Christmas Dance Saturday, December 21 from 8-12. Music by Shane Forsyth. Mothers please bring sandwiches and/or cookies. ******* New Years Eve Dance and Roast Beef Supper­Band: Toni Lynn & the Midnight Riders Admission: S15-00 per person. Tickets are on sale NOW . Call anyone on the executive. The bus service to Magrath executed! And congratulations to our cheerleaders! Way to go Magrath!!! 0000009900090 In other basketball news of interest to us - Tim Rollingson Jr. from Winston Churchill ; considered one the top three recruits in Western Canada has made the decision to attend the U of L next fall and will be playing for the U of L Pronghorns. Congratulations Tim! will be run again this year. "A politician is a man who thinks twice before saying positively nothing." We are having a shower for Linda Hatch and new son Rich Mark on Thursday, December 19th from 7-9 at the Labbe home. Everyone welcome. On Saturday, December 7, 1991 Ron's Tadpoles travelled to Cardston to participate in a six team tournament. As luck would have it we pulled the earlybird game at 8:00 am against Cardston and we played with only eight plyers. In goal - Aaron Ragan; his team­mates: Anthony Haynes, Lee Hollingshead, Peter Lee, Shane Nishikawa, Shawn Ragan, Stan Rienguette and Russel Yoshihara. After 42 minutes of play and a few triple shifts we came away victorious with a score of 7-4. The goal getters - Peter Lee 5 Stan Rienguette 1, and Lee Hollingshead l(his first goal!). The entire team played excellent -even the tiny mite line!! " We played our second game at 11:00 am Rasmussen were called up from Dans team starting to fade. Lee Hollingshead made Peter Lee scored our only 2 goals as we lot of vim and vigor. Good job boys! against Vauxhall A. Russell Johnson and Chris to help out as our teams little legs were his debut in net and stopped a total of 34 sUotc went down 8-2. The entire team played with a Our last 42 lopsided at 3:15 pm against game only All minutes of play commenced ended up with us losing 13-0. Peter Lee faced had 1 shot on the Vauxhall goalie. in all the kids had a great time and they all accepting their trophies. Thanks to all the parents who showed on the bench (Ron, Wad &. Tom). ***************** Vauxhall B. A some what 54 shots in net while we took great pride in their support and to the men Chocolate Money: All players please hand your chocolate money in to your team manager as soon as possible. We would like to have all monies collected by Christmas. __ Prices in effect through Saturday, Deceirfcer 14th Smoked Part Skinned Hams ........................................................................ Outside Round Roast .............................................. ....................................... Pork Loin Chops (Rib or Tenderloin) ..................................... ............. Mayfair Ham (375 g) ..................................... Olympic Weiners (450 g) .................................................. . 1.19 Lb - 2.62 Kg 2.29 Lb - 5.05 Kg 1.69 Lb - 3.73 Kg ......... 3.49 Ea 1.99 Ea i Olympic Bacon (500 g) ................................................................................... Schneiders Porkback Spareribs (1.8 Kg) .................................................................. 1.99 Ea 9.99 Ea Schneiders Octoberfest Sausage (2 Kg) 10.99 Ea The Magrath Irrigation District would to Wish all Water Users in our District Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! During the holiday season our Office Hours will be as follows: December 23 ................................8:00am - 12 December 30 & 31 .................. 8:00am - 12 All water charges are due before Noon December 31, 1991. aoeoopoooocoooooGQOoQoooocaooooooQoococooooo Please note: There will be no Store News printed the Christmas week - Jan. 2/o^ be the first Store OOCOQQOO*** like a Noon Noon on — 4 i'i- M.-.r V«**^*’ • ^.^OOQOOOOOOOOOOOOOO&OOQOOOQ S BAKING a call 169E Harker Watch for CHRISTMAS Give me with your baking Christmas. I will do party trays, pies, buns bread, etc. I also have Dark & Light Fruit Cake baked. Come and see me at ' ’ Avenue. (Side Door , Basement) my Grand Opening. Thanks Gramma T's Baking OOOOODOCOOOO0QOOOOOQOOQOO&OOOCOOOOOOOOOOOQCO @758-6412 and I'll help you so you'll be ready for Beginning with the New Year - 1992 the Magrath Store News will be charging a fee for classified advertising. Rates are as follows: (1-25 words) ...$1.00 per week (1-25 words) displayed ..$2.00 per week - This is if you want a picture or a border with your advertising. Full Page (18.5 cm x 31 cm)-$20 per week 1/2 Page ......................................... $1° per week 1/4 Page ......................................... $ 5 per week Announcements: Weddings, Anniversary Party; Craft Sales; Bazaars, Yard Sales, Invitations, etc. $3.00 per week or $10 (4 consecutive weeks) -Prices quoted + GST. The Store News goes to the communities of Del Bonita, Spring Coulee, Welling as well as the Town of Magrath.(SBH) Loqicy & Lehi Heath &. Family Uen & Virginia Hillmer Pat, Phil & Tom Carter Jim & Irene Ririe Bob &. Norma Arnold Blaine &, Phoebe Norton Gordon & Barb Card & Family John & Myrna Cook < Community Christmas Card F A Note for Santa Claus ' -Mary E. Pool How can a fuzzy, wiggly pup Hang in my little sock, With balls and trucks and aeroplanes, And telephones that talk? ’ I've left a note for Santa that said, "Please fill my sock to the brim; Put my puppy in my warm bed... I'll be waiting for him. Care and Share Program Sponsored by the School Christmas Choir Christmas Special - All L.D.S. Books & Tapes 10% off Regular Price 9 through December 21) a good selection of books to (December We have compliment your study of the Book of Mormon for Gospel Doctrine Class - 1992 We have a good selection of Christmas tapes as well as a wide variety of music and talk tapes - ideal for gift giving. Also can be - The - The - The - That Thine Alms May be in Once again students in School are being invited someone less fortunate. We begin Dec. 3rd and all items should be in. by tomorrow, Dec. 13th. Unperishable food items, cans, boxes, etc. are most welcome. We are also collecting good used toys which children might like to share with someone. In this difficult economic time we feel there are many Magrath District families who could benefit from this program. If you know of a friend or neighbor who could use a few extra groceries this Christmas season, please phone the Town 0!rice with this confidential information. Otherwise, these collected items will be sent into Lethbridge for distribution. the Magrath to share with a selection of'booklets available that used as gifts for friends & neighbors: First Christmas Gift Innkeepers Wife Little Shepherd Secret The Magrath Rod and Gun Club it's annual Turkey Shoot from (closed on Sunday's). The bingo will be held one more time on the 16th at 7 pm. There will be 20 games and a turkey prize for each game. a will be holding Dec. 2 to 21st Please make an effort to attend and support local organization. The next meeting of the Club is on Wednesday, Dec. 18th at 7:30 pm in the Club house. We will be holding elections at this time attending. so please plan on Notice: I will be teaching clogging classes again in the New Year. Thanks to all my students this last session. You were great and T had a great time. Hope to cee you all, or at least some of you this next session. Pre-registrati on for classes starting o- January 8, 1992 - March 11 will