Magrath Store News (March 29, 1995)

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 ♦ buy CHNADIRN The Magrath Trading Company 30 cents WEDNESDAY, March 29,1995 PANDAS win Provincial Championship!! The Magrath Pandas won their 2nd provincial 3A championship in the last 4 years with a 61-49 victory over Airdrie in the final. Kris Anderson led the Pandas with 21 points, Patti Balderson & Kristyn Tanner added 18 & 12. In the semi-final game the Pandas defeated a tough Stettler team 90-66. Patti Balderson had 33 points & Kris Anderson added 27. The Pandas opened the tournament with a 63-32 victory over Beaverlodge. Also last week at the annual Southern Alberta Girls Awards Banquet Kris Anderson was named the league's "Most Valuable Player" with Patti Balderson being selected to the 1st all Star team & Kristyn Tanner to the 2nd team. The Pandas captured the League Championship trophy with a 15-1 record. Overall the Pandas completed an outstanding season with a record of 34 wins & 3 losses. Members of the Pandas include. Kris Anderson, Patti Balderson, Kristyn Tanner, Becky Tollestrup, Karlie Dahl, Megan Dahl, Twila Grusendorf, TifTany Riegling, Jodi Bullock, Andrea Harker, Nancy Harding, Danielle Rollingson, Carolyn Carter. Coaches are Ross Blackmer & Tom Alston. **** ** Biology 30 student of the week - Cam Owens Chemistry 30 student - Joanne Chipman This week the teacher voted having the "Best Hair" was awarded to Mr. Craig Noad of Lethbridge. Way to go Noady!!. Southern Alberta Alzeimer's Society are sponsoring a daylong workshop entitled "Alzeimer’s Disease The Challenge of Care Giving" A workshop for family & professional caregivers. April 22 at Ericksen's Restaurant. To pre-register call The Alzeimer's Society at 329-3766. ****** The "Friends of the Library" are doing meat pies again Mar. 30th. We will be making turkey & hamburger pies. We will charge $1.25/pie. Call to order: Marie Stevenson 758-5340, Ann Fazikas 758-6425, Margaritte Low 758-6378 The pies can be picked up at the Magrath Stake Center from 10 am until 5 pm. Magrath Slow Pitch League Practice Grade 7-9 Co-ed. thur. Apr. 6 @ 6 pm Sat. Apr. 8 @ 10 am. *** *** It's a baby boy for Shane and Shelley Tuff. Born in Lethbridge at 6:41 pm on March 16 and weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. His name is Nicholas Ryan and "big" brother is Christopher. The family resides in Calgary. Grandparents are Jim & Gloria Moore of Lethbridge and Ba & Morrie Tuff of Magrath.!! I was reading the paper when my 2 yr. old grandson sat in my lap. He looked at me & started to rub my forehead. "What are you doing?" I asked him. "Trying to rub off your your frowns!" he saidMAGRATH T.O.P.S. (Take off pounds sensiblvICLUB The Magrath Tops club meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm: weigh-in 6:30 - 6:45 and the meeting is at 6:45 For further information, please call Joann Takacs at 758-3796. BINGO - BINGO - BINGO - BINGO - BINGO All members of the community are welcome to play Bingo at the Senior's Centre every second Thursday. Next Bingo March 30 /95. Come on out one & all, win cash! Doors open 6:30pm start at 7:00pm. ******* Another reason to dislike having birthdays: women are more likely to die the week after celebrating one than in any other week during the year. AT THE REQUEST OF ALBERTA PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES, SOUTHERN REGION EMERGENCY SERVICES SOCIETY HAS AGREED TO UNDERTAKE THE GROUND SEARCH & RESCUE SERVICE FOR OUR AREA. ANYONE INTERESTED IN BECOMING INVOLVED WITH SEARCH & RESCUE CALL KEN HOIBAK AT 327-7117 BETWEEN 8A.M. & 4 P.M. OR 758-6523 AFTER 5 P.M. ****** DIAMOND WILLOW TERRACE LODGE LADIES AUX ILLI ARY would like to Welcome you to the Lodge Sat. April 8 from 2-4 pm We have chosen to have only one sale this year. Along with the Open House there will be a Tea, Bazaar & Bake Sale. Come and see the way the Terrace has been remodelled & refinished this past year! Come & get ready for Easter!! ****** Chances are you'll worry about your kids no matter what. Here's a few tips: Children as young as 2 should be taught never to talk to strangers. Don't monogram your child's name on his jacket or shirt etc. Someone could pretend to know your child by the name they see. Magrath Bantam Hockey "Black Devils" would like thank the businesses & citizens of Magrath, Raymond, Del Bonita , Coutts & the surrounding areas for their support that helped to get us to the Provincials. Magratha Atoms, P&H Elevator(Garry Gudmunsen), Mike & Margaret Schneyder, Magrath Lions Club, Lethbridge Construction Specialties, The Blue Goose(Tom Alston), Wayne&Gerry Ripley, Cargiil(Lethbridge), Alberta Wheat Pool(Magrath), Monsanto(Rob Ripley), Gary Stanford,John Althen, Bernice Robinson, Raymond Minor Hockey, Balog Auction, Raymond Treasure Branch, Town of Magrath, Magrath Minor Hockey & anyone who contributed so generously to our bottle drive, or who bought bacon. Thank you. ****** MAGRATH SOCCER ASSOCIATION OUTDOOR MINI-SOCCER REGISTRATION MASS PRACTICE. April 1st at 8:30 a.m. at the mini soccer field by the School Auditorium. Any child 5-10 years by Dec. 31,1994. Fee $30.00. Late fee (after April 1st) $35.00. Games to be played every Sat. morning April thru June. Contact Dr. Bill Harris 758-6006 or Allyson Clark 758-6588. ****** T-BALL REGISTRATION: Sat. April 1st 9:00 - 10:00 at the Ice Arena. Fee $20.00. For more information call Sandra Smith 758-6406. ****** I Al Ij FOR: All your Home and Appliance Repairs, and ¡¡Maintenance Servicing. ? OR: Service and Repairs to all makes and models of 'applicances. Including: Maytag, Whirlpool, G.E., Inglis. Kliohenaide and Sears Kenmore, Etc. FOR: Service and Repairs also to Furnaces, Hot Water • . iks, Water Softeners, Air Conditioners, Humidifiers, Security Lighting & Alarm Systems, Etc. : REMEMBER: Call Tai Hancock 'FHONE: 752-3866, Raymond ; FULLY LICENSED TECHNICIAN Mtu na 6CHINOOK HEALTH UNIT NEWS: The Chinook Health Unit will be offering post­natal classes to provide information on child care and parenting. Topics discussed will include physical and emotional development, infant nutrition, childhood illness and safety as well as others.The classes are designed to meet the needs of the first year parenting. Parents with children 0-1 year of age are invited to register. Your babies are welcome to attend with you. The classes will be held at the Chinook Heath Unit, Magrath office from 10-12 on Thursdays, March 30/95. To register please contact the Chinook Heath Unit at 758- 5 ■ ■■ :: iZ- ' - » k*' ■MB ’•X ■ • • • « ■ ’ Z. CARRIAGE HOUS THEATRE -Presents- March 31 - April 6 ’’FORREST GUMP ■ -V h- ■ 'K"' shows @ 7&9 pm ?;• > ■ . ■=: - •Va ■‘M _________________ ? • <? - 3331 any Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. HEY! KNOW WHAT ?? everyone in this town is sleeping!! YA! THAT’S RIGHT - YOU READ THIS PAPER WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED!! -OH NO ???- Don't thinks so ?? SO TELL ME - What is it that I have that's really beautiful, very practical, is bigger than a diamond, lights up, feels comfortable, lets you step on it, doesn't go away, looks after itself and can be yours for only *$3500.00! THAT'S RIGHT! I've got it - You want it - I bet you don't know what it is ! THINK YOU DO? - Then call me - Keith Hunter, 327-1068 and tell me what it is or watch next week's paper for your chance to see it. GOTTCHA! * Subject to my approval under certain conditions if you're a nice person and don't kick your dog or spit on the street. Garden City Realty 758-6060 42 Acres - Close to Magrath -Includes beautiful g 3 bedroom 1388 sq.ft, bungalow, large Quonset, | Barn, Pig Barn, and other buildings. Wheel move with complete 65 lb. pressure irrigation system. All priced right. Excellent location. Come on dad all we need is mom and the kids, j I II 1 I Attractive smaller home on large Magrath lot, excellent buy for the newlyweds or the oldyweds, just right for the investor, but be careful if you see it you'll like it - April possession still possible. Oh by the way it's only $34.000! , _________ Older 2 bedroom home in excellent location, close to shopping, post office, & banks. Wheelchair accessible, garage, workshop, rootcellar & greenhouse on large lot. Lower priced. t I [ I I U.C.W. Meeting April 3/95 at 7:30. Carol Beswick will be talking on Australia. All ladies welcome. Polka Dot Shortbread 1 cup butter,softened(250m) 1/2 cup white sugar,(125ml) 1 3/4 cups flour.(400ml) 1/4 cup rice flour.(50ml)l pk semi-sweet choc chips. Cream butter & sugar. Add all ingredients. Spread into 13x9(3.5L) ungreased pan. Bake @ 275 for 45 min. For more information and specifics regarding ! the above & our other land & home listings. Call one of our professional sales personnel at. £ If you do not send time gardening, you are certainly not going to grow a garden!! A A A A A A The romance is dead if he drinks from your slipper & chokes on a Dr. Scholl's foot pad. I I For your carpet & upholstery steam cleaning, wall & window washing needs call Wayne Bourelle 758-6414 Library News: New books at the library: "The Juror" by George Dawes Green, "Together Alone" by Barbara Delinsky, "Border Music" by Robert James Waller, "Traitors Gate" by Anne Perry, "Tomorrow is another day" by Stuart M. Kaminsky, "The heart of justice" by William J. Coughlin, "Trust me” by Jayne Ann Krentz, Mrs. Pollifax pursued" by Dorothy Gilman, "Home song" by LaVerle Spencer, "Fire Horse" by Bill Shoemaker, "Daniel Day-Lewis: the fire within" by Garry Jenkins, "Remember me as you pass by" by Nancy Miller, "How to make a fortune on the information super highway" by Lawrence A Canter, Other new material at the library: Videos -"Return to Snowy River", "The little engine that could", "The legend of Sleepy Hollow", "Little Women", "Curly Sue", my kitchen" & "Thank you Amelia Bedelia" * * * * * * Magrath 4-H Multi Club A Public Speaking Competition was held on Wed. Mar. 8 for the 4-H multiclub members. Each member had to prepare a speech on a topic of their choice & speak in fromt of an audience of 7 judges. They also had to do a short impromptu speech with only 1 minute to prepare. All 4-H'ers did really well & had a fun time participating. A great big "Thank You" goes out to our Judges. Impromptu Judges: Reed Coleman, June Wetherelt, Alex Koskewich. Prepared Judges: Shirley Perry/Zathy Hohm, Darci Miller. The winners of this competition were: Junior: 1st Heather Hillmer, 2nd Heather McKelvie, Honorable Mention Tina Miller. Senior: 1st Richard Hillmer, 2nd Jesse Minion Honorable Mention Kevin Hillmer. 1995 Pgt Hole Trail Riders Saddle Quh On Sat. April 8th @ 2:00 p.m. The Saddle Club is having a "Horse Grooming Clinic" at the Rodeo Grounds.(weather permitting) ££g^2Q£_who has a horse (or borrows one) is welcome to join our club. We will have an assortment of learning opportunities; from clinics to riding lessons, to day long trailriding trips & more. Memberships are $15.00/family, $10.00 single & $2.50 children under 12 yrs.(must accompany an adult) per year. These are available at the Grooming Clinic or call Karen Fillmore 758-3397 or Ivy Nishikawa 758­3588 for more info. Please bring your horse, after the clinic we’ll try out some of our new equipment, (barrels/poles) or just have fun. ! i The Sign Of An Exceptional Sales Associate. I Can Help You Make The Right Move. SELLING HOME YOURSELF [part21 • Inexperience. If you don't know all the steps involved, from the presale procedures and strategies to completing the deal and receiving the money, you could and probably would make mistakes that could be costly to you. SI JPPORT — — _V_____ F YOU CAN COUNT ON * (403) 752-3449 OR 327-5152 BUS. (403) 752-3878 FAX, 758-3551 RES. JACK ELLIOTT, BSc., MA. Sales Associate COLDWELL BANKER HANCOCK LAND REAL ESTATE 52 BROADWAY N RAYMOND. AB TOK 2S0 SOLO • Emotional Roller Coaster. Many people, especially withtheir own home, tend to get emotionally involved in the sale process because of the direct interaction with the prospective purchasers. For example, frustration can be experienced due to rejection of the house. • Time Commitment. You have to have open houses, as well as show your property at times that may not necessarily be convenient to you. • Expense. Nature, and ConLent of Advertising. Costs include all the daily or weekly newspaper and/or box ads, as well as a lawn sign. You would pay for these yourself. In addition, you may not know what specific types of advertising would be appropriate for your type of property. - continues next week ~ D SOLO I'W4 Cold well Banker Corporation Exh Off.« •' an Inderendenth Ouned and Operated Member Broker ul Coldwell Banker Affiliate» of Canada A Provided by JACK ELLIOTT. REALTOR Coldwell Eianker Hancock Land Peal Estate 752-3449 days 758-3551 evenings t IYV4 Gradwell Banker LoTTMraiion Each Office n an inJepcndenilv Owned nJ t’frerntrJ Slemtvr Bri'ker ol Ci LI well Banker Alhlurc-sul C anudu Expect tlr best' D CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: TUESDAY 12 NOON PHONE 758-6377 28 Harker Ave. Magrath Less than 30 words—$1.07 1/4 page--------- - -$7.49 Full Page—Copy Ready—$25.00 Small ad (2.5"X3.5")-$5.35 1/3 page--------- ... -—S8.56 Full Page—We do---------$37.45 1/2 page--------- -$10.70 Flyer insertion (your paper) JEAN] Pre a Opei Foi LOST: Ladies 10 speed bike from the school. Full size bike but very small handle bars. Call Jim Webster 758-3424. ****** Wanted: Stationary exercise bike. Call 758-3566 A *** A A LOST: Small gray tabby cat. Answers to ’’Chester" neutered. Reward offered. Call 758-3568. ****** We have extra Raspberry plants that anyone can have for the taking. Warren Harris. *****> FOR SALE : Tailgate Mount Drill Filler - 2 yrs. old $450.00 o.b.o. 15 ft. sidemount Hyd Drill Filler, good condition, $250 o.b.o. Call 758-6726 M.29 A A A A A A FOR SALE: 2 yr. old ride on lawnmower tractor, 12 horsepower with 38 in. cut. like new $950 o.b.o. 1969 Ford 1/2 Ton $300 o.b.o. Call 758-6511 evenings. : ****** Garage Sale: 175W lAve. S (Warnock's) in garage at rear(use alley) Sat. Apr. 1 9 am - 2 pm. Lots of treasures that we can’t take when we move. For Sale: Silvercraft stroller, navy/burgandy. $35. Call 758-3714 M.29 A A A A A A FOR SALE: AST 486 DX-2 66 systems, 4 megs ram, 420 H.D., SVGA monitor, Tower or desk top, $1725 Grizz's Den computer systems. Call Brad 380-2362. A.12 ****** We're Moving—Into Spring! -Proctor silex juicer -set of 3 blue/rose country bunnies (Mom,Dad,Baby) -lil with 2 shairs. -lil tykes doll playhouse, -brass bench with rose cushion. -indo£ frln fibketball stand. Call Karen Alston 758-6894. Wanted to buy/trade. New/used super nintendo games. Call Ryan 758-6894 AAAAAA FOR SALE: 310W 4th Ave.S Magrath. Beautiful custom built 1450 sq.ft. home, main floor laundry, huge master bedroom with ensuite 7 jacuzzi, attached double garage, lot 160x165. Truly a georgeous home. Call Exclusive Chinook 21 Realty Merrill Larsen 758-3300 or 380-2100 AAAAAAAA Lovely 1 1/2 storey, maintenance free home, 1469 sq ft 3 bed, 2 baths. Close to school and church. Asking $75,000. Merrill Larsen Century 21 Chinook Realty 758-3300 or 380-2100 ******* J ] Will Satu FOR SALE: Partially serviced lot, 2 blocks west ofFOR Al the Trading Co. asking PRINTE $5500.00 758-6826 TyPe set ******* labels / Give me 6309. For Sale: By owner 60 S 3rd By St. E. Magrath Beautiful 3 year old 1550 sq^ ft. executive bungallow on large lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor family room & laundry, heated FOR SAj serviced 1 the Tradì $5500.00 double car garage, & much more. Asking $137, 500. Call 758-6593 A A A A A A SERVICES; THE HANDY MAN AGRICIJ 6528 Call Robert 758-6212 1. All building maintenance 2. Repair Work i 3. Windows and doors 4. Lawns - tarage & small 5. Snow Removal You Want it? Ask About It! 758-6212 24 Hours AAAAAA Ol For a -Be Fr A specialist is a doctor with a smailaO 7 practice & a larger yacht ! 6 For F < 4 First-Time Buyers Are Finally Getting The Reception They Deserve. It used to be hard for first-time buyers to get attention. But things have changed. In fact, these days, you may find that you’re able to negotiate a better price on your purchase FOR SALE: Price slashed to $17,900: for vacant 4.8 acres. « J just because you are a first-time buyer. Why? Since you’re not selling one house to buy another, your transaction is simpler and more likely to be concluded without problems. These days, that’s quite appealing to sei lets and lenders. For more information, count on rhe supporr you ger at Cold we 11 Banker. We’d welcome your call any time. Coldwell Banker Hancock Land Real Estate FOR SALE: ONE VACANT 3.9 ACRES. PRICED RIGHT AT $25,000 « Greenhouse business: Must be moved by buyer, 6,000 sq. ft. growing space, $18,000. Call Jack Elliott 758-3551 Coldwell Banker Hancock COME TO OUR SPRING OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION APRIL 1 SATURDAY 1.00 to 5.00 P.M. Land. f * SPIFFY BILEVEL 141 South - 2A Street West Less than 4 yrs. old and in "move In condition', tour bedrooms, two baths, u/g sprinklers and more.... SOLID BUNGALOW 135 East - I Avenue North Formal dining room, sliding door leads to sundeck, four bedrooms, two baths, garage, bay window and more.... Coldwell Baker Hancock Land Real Estate 752-3449 or 758-3551 4 COMMUNITY CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT: Magrath Ladies Golf Club is holding their opening Potluck/ General Meeting for League and/or Membership Registration on Tuesday, April 18, 1995 @ 6:30 pm at the Magrath Golf Club. For more information please call Sue Cox @ 329-6542 or Cathy Holm 758-6228. ****** For Sale: 33 Gallon Aquarium, c/w oak cabinet, pump, filter, lights. $750.00. Phone 758-3993 evenings, or 320-8441, 758-6060 days. M.29 ****** WANTED: grass for approximately 20 head of cows with calves in Magrath area. For Sale: Cinder block bricks .75/ brick. Contact Valerie 758-3062 ****** SOUTHERN ALBERTA SOCIETY FOR HANDICAPS. OUR PIZZA KITCHEN WILL BE CLOSE GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER MONDAY. SENIORS NEWS In April we will be having Wednesday suppers on April 5th, 12th, & 19th with our Potluck super on Friday April 28th. ****** FOR RENT: Cozy 2 bedroom apartment, living-room, sitting-room, kitchen. Located on main street. Available Apr.lst $425/mos. includes utilities. Call 758-6870 ****** BACK SAVERS: . -When standing, rest one foot on a step stooL -Bend at your hips not at your waist. -Avoid lying on your stomach. -Lift heavy objects no highter than your waist. -Sit down to put on socks,shoes,pants. -Get down on one knee before picking a small child or infant up from the floor. —When reading, don't bend your neck & shoulders-bring your book up to your eyes by placing two pillows on your lap and propping the book on top of them. ****** Are the Stars Out Tonight? Have your children make stars, planets and moons from foil, and then paste them to their ceilings. The sky’s the limit. To prevent varicose veins: -Walk daily. Exercise contracts leg muscles, which heips push blood up to the heart. -Get up and move around periodically if you're forced to sit or stand for long stretches. -Lie down with your legs elevated above your heart for 10 minutes three or four times a day. -Don't cross your legs—it creates a roadblock to blood flow. -Eat lots of fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains; straining due to constipation puts pressure on leg veins. /TOOLS OF THE TRADE 1 Professionals say these ing hard-to-reach places make the best cleaners: such as behind and • Cloth diapers. They around faucets, around make the best rags be- knobs and crevices on cause they're washable, stoves and microwaves super absorbent and last and light switches, forever. • Zud powder (available at • 4 plastic grout brush or grocery stores). It works a toothbrush with flat bos- wonders at removing rust ties and a straight handle, and mineral deposits from They’re perfect for clean- tubs and sinks._______ Your great >■ You can freshen up used tissue paper, gift wrap and ribbons enough to actually use them again by going over them with an iron on a low setting. — Kathie Parker. Orlando, Fla- E’S HAIR FASHION fessional Haircare • pleasing prices hours 9 am - 5pm Mon thru Sat appointment call 758-3379 ****** JST FOR YOU IAIRSTYLES be open Monday - ¡day 8:00 - 5:00 rdav 8:00 - 12:00 Sall 758-6350 f o Don t Miss our Festival Program featuring music classes Grade 1-5 Thursday April 6th Tom Karren Gym __________________ 6:45 PM___________________ [ Admission - $5.00 suggested per family. L YOUR LASER R NEEDS ting for books / flyers / resumes I a call - Bonny 758- You dosorve^ auttleuftt ■ x *t is good to have an ecd to . journey towards: but it a> the journey that matters in the end./Z —Ursula K. t.eGuia < Ecct: step an ¡fa u*y tv acfaeviiiga goal haidn Us. wn nigard. Every rovku turned duum. cart-fa a rpasvn to ffat ¡mud; e-uiryjpb inuniac, a ‘Jvuici- tv applaud ourst-ttvs ffa doing cut'bestfteery date, an •ypp.vrtunity rediscOLervurselivs mid wftai mafas as special. — — This money wiH go to fund the Lion's Quest program which benefits all children at school. The Lion's 8ingo Fund Raisers reached only a small segment of the community More funds are needed to meet their commitment to help us. We invite families who have not yet contributed to this worthwhile cause to do so by paying admission for this program. If you have already helped, or are unable ________ to do so at this tina,_________ ¡please COME ANYWAY. *A*«AA L.E: Partially ot, 2 blocks west of ng Co. asking Call 758-6826. * * * * * * LTURE Eat well. Be active. Feelgood about yourself. is omin) Vbu gotta i-auucjh! > husband? No kids? What do you do for stress?” sen