Magrath Store News (April 29, 1992)

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."A Good Place io Trade".............................................. Magrath, Alberta TOK 1 JO Office:- 758- 3033, Groceries: 758 -3535, Hardware: 758 -3065 Ladies Wear, Drygoods & Store News: 758- 6377 Business Hours: 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Monday thru Saturday Together we can beat cancer! The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. During the month of April, Canadian Cancer Society volunteers will be canvassing in Magrath and the surrounding area. Please be generous with your donations. If you are missed and would like to contribute to this worthy cause, please call Jan Heath at 758-3684. Thank you. The Friends of the Library will be selling BALLO» BOUQUETS for Mother's Day (Sunday, May 10). We will have $5.00 and $3.00 bouquets with balloons,candy & basket.Orders may be called to Marie Stevenson 758-3540 and Hazel Dudley 758-3213. All proceeds go to the Building Fund for the Magrath Library & Museum. Samples of the bouquets may be seen at the Magrath Library, the Magrath Pharmacy, the Treasury Branch and the Bank of Montreal! We will have an order form with the bouquets so you can place your orders. Bouquets must be picked up at the Magrath Library on Saturday, May 9th, 1992 between 10 AN-2 PM. We would appreciate your support. "To borrow money, big money, you have to wear your hair in a certain way, walk in a certain way, and have about you an air of solemnity and majesty —something like the atmosphere of a Gothic cathedral"...Stephen Leacock The Florence Nightingale Luncheon & Bake Sale is the annual money-raising project for the Magrath Hospital Auxiliary. Our object is to bring comfort and hope to hospital patients by way of purchasing smaller items not covered under budget. Magrath High School students are reminded of the $100.00 Margaret Long Scholarship we fund; in the field of nursing. It goes to the student with the highest marks, who applies, who is going into the field of nursing. Members and friends of the Hospital auxiliary are invited to demate to the Bake Table, Nay 9th at the Trading Company Hall. Attention Parents HIB VACCINE is Now Available Protects against the most common MENINGITIS in Young Children Children 2-6 months, will receive vaccine with their regular immunization. Children 7—17 months will be "immunized at a Special Clinic on May 4, 1992. To Book Appointments or for more information contact the: Chinook Health Unit 758-3331 HAVE BOYERS - HEED LISTINGS! Have buyers for competitively priced resale Hoiaes in $35,000 - $85,000 price range or Building Lots in $4,500 - $5,500 price range gr Rural Acreages with homes in $50,000 - $90,000 price ranqe. Please call: Jack Elliott 758-3551 327-2111 Highschool Baseball Zenith home games are as follows: Mon, May 4th - Milk River Thurs, May 14 - Raymond Thurs, Nay 7 - Stirling Fri, May 15 - Cardston Tues, May 19 - Kanal . . . Come out and cheer us on!! Little League Baseball Little league baseball teams have been organized for the 1992 season. Teams and coaches are as follows: Senior (14-15) -Don Mehew Junior (13) -Lance Major (11-12) -(3 teams) (games M-W) Triple A (8,9,10)-(2tearns) (games T-TH) Coach Pitch (6.7.8)-(2-3 teams) Harker & Steve Johnson -Wes Balderson -Ron Hunt -Rusty Rollingson . -Burns Alston -Jim Godionton . -Brad Sabey THERE'S A BIRTHDAY PARTY I'VE BEEN TOLD! SECOND WARD IS SEVENTY YEARS OLD ON MAY FIFTEENTH AT SEVEN ON THE DOT BIRTHDAY CAKE, CANDLES AND ICE CREAM WE'VE GOT BRING BROTHER, SISTER, DAN, AND MOM ANYONE WHO'S EVER LIVE IN SECOND WARD CAN COME! Wanted: A home for a black chihuahua cross dog-3 years old. Shots up to date, spayed; certificate available. Very quiet and good natured and she only weighs 16 pounds. Call 758-3130 1/4 inch Gingham in green, orange, brown & navy 1 /2 inch Gingham in light blue ■Reg. J3.95 & Up - ,4 I. Bolt -100% Cotton Yellow stripe-90cm (J6in) wide 'X? Cx rX/ Cj r\s fv fxj Weekend Special . ■ ■’ Fri & Sot ONLY!! ' ■ atvz nt t Z U / U \ / ! ■ Flannelette eeg. Up United Church News: Doug will be on holidays from April 27-May 10. Services will be held at their regular times, should there be a pastoral emergency, Mary Young, the minister in Coaldale, will be on call. Mary's numbers are: 345-3240 (church) and 345-3403 (home). There will be no Communion this Sunday but remember your brown bags. Wanted: Small pasture for 3 yearlings. Ph: 758-6753 For Sale: Polled Hereford yearling bulls -$1000 each. Phone: 758-6753 "Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it—even if I have said it—unless it agrees; with your own reason and your own common sense." The Buddha The Del Bonita Ladies Auxiliary is hosting their Annual Grandmothers Tea, Sunday, May 3 at 2 PM. Raffles-Games- Bake Table. All Welcome. For Sale 1976 Sportscrafl Tent Trailer Sink and Counter, 3 Way Fridge, Gas Stove, Furnace, Bicycle Rack, Inside Table and Benches Sleeps Six, Outside Dining Tent Included Al Condition Asking $1900.00 or Best Offer Phone 758 6223 (Financing of 63.11/month over 3 Years) ,î if ’ (f / - f Thflf AvuLHlIIA' SNAZZIE - Mix, Match & Co-ordinate! STRIPES in light colours: grey, blue, pink or green. Jackets, T-tops, Walking Shorts, Clomdiggers, & Siad lops (Sizes S,M,I) Bottoms (Sizes 8-14) $35.00 & Up ; Slocks by Snazzie in Summer Colours Belted Slacks ...Sizes 8-16 $56.00 Plasticized Waist ...Sizes 8 16 $50.00 SNAZZIE MADEÏN CANADA BUY CANADIAN rxj rxj ■ ir/\ ca K» a-» T-Shirt & Rib Knit Shells in Blue, Gr .......$25.00 LANA LEE -Pinstripe: Tops, Ciamdigge Slacks &. Co -ordinating Solid T’s . Custom wheelchair ramps for full size vans (under $500.00) Shipley Enterprises 626-3280 For Sale: Electric Wheelchair (Marathon LE by Everett Jennings) includes: 1 battery & charger, programable joystick Firm price: $3000.00 Phone: 381-2569 For Sale: Amigo FWD Regular (front wheel drive) Used very little - like new ncludes: battery & charger, basket $1000.00 Phone: 752-4158 For Sale: Amigo FWD Regular (front wheel drive) Includes: battery & charger, basket $500.00 Phone: 381-2569 For Sale: Amigo FWD Deluxe Stability Includes: battery & charger, basket, removeable arms, hydraulic seat, expanding rear wheels. $800.00 Phone: 381-2569 *********************** Executive of St. Joseph's Catholic womens League were installed at a ceremony during Sunday services on April 26, 1992. Accepting the President's gavel for the 1992­1993 term was Joann Takacs. Supporting her were Vice­President Irene Gruninger, Treasurer Lydia Brunner and Secretary Lydia Tricsli. Outgoing President Lydia Brunner was presented with the Past President's pin. _ That evenino the new executive neuters and Spiritual Director Father J. O'Reilly aet at the Beefeater Restaurant in Lethbridge for supper. The next meeting of St. Joseph's C.W.L. will be held on Hednesay, Hay 6, 1992 at 7:30 PH at the home of Elizabeth Stanek. Naarath Public Library News: This week is National Volunteer Week. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Volunteers who have helped at the Magrath Public Library over this last year: Zola Woolf. Bonnie Soltys, Amber Shewcuk, Lois Harris, Andrea 4 Jessica English, Jamie Simpson, Beck1/ Bourne, Dano Gurney, Robert Bourne, Twila and Carl Nicoll, Tiffany Hatch, Heather Bly, Tami 4 Dana Bly, and Twila Grusendorf. We welcome Lorie Maw and Donna Maasakkers as new volunteers. A combined total of about 200 hours were volunteered and we want you to know we appreciate your A special Thank you to the volunteer Library Board: Iris English as Chairman, Carol snith as Secretary, Ann Fazikos as Treasurer and members Ann Pilling, Ann Norton, Robert Tanner, Margarette Low, Betty Clifton and Shirley Smith; and to the Friends,of the Library, which is the fund raising group for the Library-Museum. Members on that board are .Ann Fazikos as Chairman, Marie Stevenson as Treasurer and Bernice Sillito as Secretary and members: Karen Chipman, Ann Pilling, Darlene Holzwortb, Hazel Dudley and Grant Stevenson. These people put many hours into meetings and work to provide a better library service for our community. And Thanks to you, the community for your support. Ever wonder what the difference is between makes of cars? We have 25 booklets in the Public Library of 1992 Chrysler Vehicles showing pictures and special features of the various models, eg. Plymouth Voyager, Dodge Colt, Jeep Cherokee. The Library is also setting up a Consumer Corner with videos, pamphlets, and books that can help you, as the consumer, to make wise choices in the purchases you make. help. For Sale Bv Tender Two - 1990 Model 812 Truax Specialized grass drills, capable of planting all seed under extreme conditions, from cultivated land to sod. These drills have the following specifications: -8 inch row spacing -heavy duty steel frame -end wheel drive for continuous planting over rough sites -agitators' in the seed box -sealed bearing on furrow openers -three seed boxes on each drill (cereal crops to alfalfa) -double disc furrow openers with depth bands -rubber tired packer wheels -acre meters -extra hitch to pull drills together or can be used separately Drills may be seen at the M.D. of Cardston No. 6 shop in Cardston. MAGRATH HOSPITAL AUXI'EFARV ANNUAL FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE LUNCHEON & BAKE SALE AT THE TRADING COMPANY HALL SATURDAY, MAY 9TH, 1992 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. LUNCHEON - $2.00 1:00 m Friday, Nay 1,. 1992,. High tender or any tender not necessarily accepted. Send tenders to: Brian Phillips Agricultural Fieldman, K.D. of Cardston No. 6 Box 580 QUILT DRAW* - $1.00 DOOR PRIZES ♦ Permit No. 37792 CA1DSTON, Alberta TOK 0K0 .ivaoobie id Ihr H,irdw-.>re ik-pl or ironi any member of the Auxiliary . » f- Magrath Trading Company - Hardware Department ■ < A . ■ - • . ». Flowering Shrubs Reg. $9.29 SALE $5.97- Reg. $10.99 SPECIAL $6.99 Reg. $3.59 pkg SALE $2.29 pkg ! $4.99/10 Lbs ... 4 Varieties We have Alfalfa Grass Seed k Lawn Grass Seed .... Rose Bushes Assorted Bulbs Seed Potatoes .1 - .v= . r.. 3'' We have a good selection of Grad Gift|^ - r for that special someone... come in while section is at it’s best! ! I i * - '.4r’• i Bag Buddies |12.95 and ,,|15.49 HOME 4 litre Stainless Steel Tea fettle Save $5.00 .. II ;i vs A . We have a good stofe; of Tennis & Racquetball Balls... Let’s Keep Our Children Safe - Bicycle Helmuts are in Stock Spring & Summer Home Hardware Catalogues Now Available 1 : J : ! f < ■ *< . ’ •< • r Nagrath General Hospital News: As this week is Volunteer Week, we would like to honour and say "thanks" to volunteers who never seen to get enough appreciation for what they do. 1. The Ladies Hospital Auxiliary for their donations and for the hours of service they give to the hospital. 2. To Donna Maasakkers and Lorie Naw for the hours they volunteer. 3. To the Nagrath Anbulance Attendants for their willingness to always lend a hand in working with the Hospital Staff. Thank you to all of you! -The Staff, board and Patients of the Nagrath General Hospital. I would like to thank our teachers and our school board for their willingness to talk and work sonething out. I'n proud of "all" of you, it took guts and willingness to trust each other. Nay the remainder of your school year be productive, and kids lets show we are grateful and work hard. Thank you to Narilyn Dahl, for your hours of work, your willingness to listen and just being there, thank you again.. What a wonderful gift for our children - caring people. - J. Ackroyd 'Nany years ago a very wise nan named Bernard Baruch took me aside and put his arm around my shoulder. "Harpo my boy," he said, "I'm going to give you three pieces of advice, three things you should always remember." Ny heart jumped and I glowed with expectation. I was going to hear the magic password to a rich, full life from the master himself. "Yes, sir?" I said; And he told me the three things. I regret that I've forgotten what they were.' - Harpo Nan MULTIPLE MAY IS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MONTH MAY STH AND 9TH IS THE CARNATION CAMPAIGN WHAT IS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS? MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IS TnE MOST COMMON DISEASE OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (DRAIN AND SPINAL CORDL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS) INTERRUPTS THE BRAIN’S ABILITY TO CONTROL WALKING, TALKING, SEEING AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS. PLEASE HELP US FIND A CURE. SUPPORT THE CARNATION CAMPAIGN AND THE MS SOCIETY Mother’s Day’ Sunday May 10 th Come in and see our Great Selection of Ladies Wear Maqrath's "Spirit of Alberta" Band playing in Legion's annual Tattoo,, Rnyal^No. T.eaion, General.. Stewar thcir~ 4 of Lethbridge, will hold their annual Tattoo._a.nd Sunset ceremony on Saturday, May_JLk^ in un« -f=nlex at 7:00 P.M. p?his coliurful military music ceremony will feature performances by Princess Patricia's Canadian Liaht infantry Band, The Regimental pines and Drums of the Calgary Highlanders, H.M.C.S. Tecumseh Navy Band, and of course, our own "SDirit of Alberta" Band. ?his promises to be the very best Tattoo vet, with a special appearance by the Utah Pipe Band of Bountiful, Utah. This outstanding bagpipe band will also accompany snJ^ral of our "Spirit ^^Ibert^ several of our " _ dancers performing The^rogram’ will be very colo^V^ full of pomp and pagentry, and will is feature the now famous "Maple Leaf Forever" performance by our band with the giant Canadian flag. Admission is_S3.00 per seat , and tickets mav be purchased in aavance from any Magrath band member, or from Mr. Chatwin. Del Bonita 4-H Club News: In March we had our speak offs. Our Junior winner was Cameron turnbull and Richard Hillmer came in second. Our Senior winner was Jamie Carter and Tanya Henry came in second. , In April we had judging at RasmusZs.een-'f s, Wwee* wwoouuildu xlxiake to tha. nk Wes & Jacquie for the use of the^r cattle and buildings. Later in the month we went bowling at the Top Ten Bowling Centre, ana then we went out for pizza. -Club Reporter -Jessi Minion -■■■ APRIL 1, 1992 The Chinook Health Unit is inviting you to participate in a ____ fitness challenge we have orgahizaed. Through this activity we hope to promote healthy lifestyles in our community. ' The challenge will run from May 4, 1992 to May 30, 1992 1 Everyone is encouraged to join. Form a team of 8 to 10 I ¡■fof. adults and pick a team name. Register your team at the Town jJI Hall. A registration fee of $1-00 will be collected from each team member to help offset the cost of prizes. Register your team by Monday, May 4, 1992. ? ' There will be individual prizes for the first and.-secon^P lace team momhorl as well as pri*> for the best name...All participants will be “S JnoXuffii certificates as well as » tno.ledae teat are Tore physically 3 n d Alden & Karen Bourne are having a yard sale SATURDAY, MAY 2ND at 151 E Harker Ave, from 10:00 am until dark. We have many items: table & chairs; panelling; tools, oak door frames; waterbed & ■Karen's mother's excellent quality clothing" in size 8 and 10; and much, wch more! "Dare to be naive.” R. Buckminster Fuller Lost of Left someplace - Two - 9x13 aluminum cake pans; the type with the lids that slide on (I have the lids). Call Gloria Alston (Ty) at 758-3595 or 758-3590 School of Perf onning Arts presents lagrath Ladies Golf League Ladies Opening Social & Potluck Dinner with guest speaker on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM. LARGE GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 2nd Place: Jack & Betty Twitchen's (two houses West of Norton's Game Farm). We have lots of stuff for all ages. Starts at 10:00 AM. No Early Birds-Thanks. For Sale: Quart Jars, some brand new - $4 per dozen; 5 gallon "year's supply" buckets - $1 each; Computerized encumbent exercise bicycle (new)-$250. Box of garden hoses - $30. Ph: 758-6368 "Saturday,.. Live" A Dance Recital of Jazz and Ballet Students TUESDAY MAY 5 8:00 PM MAGRATH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Admission Free FOR SALE .22 cal. rifles "Winchester", "Cooey" & ■Marlin"; single shot semi-auto bolt action. Also 10X50 Bushnel compact armored binoculars. Ph: 758-3729 MOVING YARD SALE Saturday May 2nd 9AM - 6PM at Roxanne Smith's 184W 2nd Ave South Produce Specials Seedless Green Grapes $1.49/Lb tT28/Kg Honeydew Melons S1.29/Lb $2.84 /Kg Tomatoes 4P “4P * 7’ Q/ /L|/hkJ $1.74/Kg Romaine Lettuce $1.09 Ea ~~ Through Saturday, May 2nd f— . ..... Educating Yourself Lorraine Leishman ^Consultant Motivational Tutoring Now night be the tine to consider having a session with ne about those things that can affect schooling but which aren't part of the curriculun like procrastination and test anxiety and rebelliousness and that secret "waiting until sone other tine to do your best". Lorraine Leishnan 320-7573 or 758-6583 "Study Tip" "Getting" someone to do WORK can often result in you seeming to be the owner of WORK that you want them to "own". If you wish schoolWORK done at this time you might try negotiating a schedule and consequences to that schedule while building in flexibility. ACREAGE FOR SALE 40 Acres near Magrath Golf Course, level, irrigated, municipal water available. This one won't last long at this price. Please call: The Garden City Gymnastics Club is hosting a regional gymnastics meet this weekend. Beginning Friday, Wav 1st at 5:30 PM and continuing Saturday, May 2nd at 9 AM in the Tom Karren Gym. Participating are the gymnastics clubs of Cardston, Raymond, Pincher Creek, Milk River and Nagrath. Please come out and support our local gymnasts. Admission to the competition is minimal. Adults SOcents. Students 25cents and children under 6 admitted free. Your admission fee is for the whole weekend! The Garden city Gymnastics Club would like to thank all those people who supported our "Gourmet Cookie Dough" campaign. We appreciate such great support. We will be campaigning in the Fall so watch for us then. Thanks again. KC Wanted: 1/2 or 3/4 horsepower water pump for irrigation. Call: 758-6393 SEED Employment Opportunity The Nagrath General Hospital has a 14 week SEED position open in the Lab and X-Ray Department as a lab Aide. To be eligible for this position, a person must have attended school on a full-time basis during the 1991-92 academic year and must intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the fall. The duties of the position are mainly clerical and will include some interaction with hospital patients and the public. Skills in these areas would be an asset. Please apply in writing to: The Personnel Department Nagrath General Hospital Box 550 Magrath, Alberta TOK 1J0 Jack Elliott, BSc., ma. Sales Representative Residential Real Estate Services 915-3 Avenue South Lethbridge. Alberta T1J OJ1 But: (403) 327-2111 Res: (403) 758-3551 REWARD OFFERED! Lost: keys; 7 or 8 on a miniature "snaffle bit" with a couple of other rings and a key divider. If found please return to Betty Twitchen 758-3240. I need these keys! -Thank you. ~~ Specials effective thru Saturday, May '¿nd ~~ W.F. Bleach (3.6 litre) $1.59 ea Windex Trigger (600ml) $2.19 ea Glad Tie n Toss Garbage Bags (20pk) $4.49 ea Glad Garbage Bags (lOpk) $2.49 ea Pears Plus Shampoo (450 ml) $2.49 ea ~~ Grocery Department - 758-3535 Delivery Available ~~ For Sale in Magrath- 9 year old; five bedroom, 3 bath home with double garage on 1/2 acre professionally landscaped lot. 758-3002 Professional Hoae Painting-Interior or exterior hoses, decks, fences, bams. Call Kai for a free estimate -at 758-6337 Recreation News: -The Town of Nagrath is now advertising for Pool Life Guarding Staff. Applications need to be in by the end of April. 1964 Chev Malibu convertible; has new top still in box $3000 PIS» 758-3002 Heeded to Sent: 2 Bedrooi or more bone for young couple with baby. As soon as possible. Fhone: 758-6618 or 758­3442. For Sale: 1986 Pontiac 6G00LE, 85,000 Ki, 1 yr./unliaited Bileage power train warranty; AC, Cruise, PW, PB, PS; fully loaded V6-excellent condition $7795 OBO. Call Chris at 758-6532. k . For Sale: 1984 - 16' x 64' General-Mobile Hone; 3 bedrooms, 1 bath; large bright kitchen, cedar shake roof; Like new-To be moved. Asking $32,000. Phone: 758-6773 For Sale: 1985-.XR100 Honda Dirt Bike. Recent actor work, good rubber, good condition. Asking $700. Phone 758-3508 We are deteruined to babysit, cut grass, or any odd jobs you want done now and this summerl Phone; Tiffany and'Chad 758-6840. - . SPECIAL Dog Grooming •Don't wait till the rush. Get your dog clipped now, for between $20-$25 from now till the end of April. 758-6798 The Magrath Public Library presents A Real Estate Seiinar . by Jack Elliott, Royal LePage Friday, Hay 1st, 1992 7:00-10:00 pi in the Arena . multipurpose room. This adult education seiinar will be of particular interest to first tiie hoie buyers and lay also interest others as well. Refreshments will be served. Everyone Welcome. Spring is Here! We will do yard work, including weekly lawn maintenance, window cleaning, fence 4 deck building, tree or shrub trimming and renoval. Reasonable Rates. Estimates Avail-able. 758-6374 Jaime Stringhai Must Sell: Commodore 128 Computer c/w monitor; 1541 II & 1541 Disk Drives, Commodore MPS 1200 printer; Word Processor; Lots of other programs; and tons of games; fast load - only 6 months old. Worth $1100 Selling for $550.00. Please call Chris at 758-6532 Journeyman Carpenter Will do general handyman work: Painting, drywall, flooring, etc. Small or large jobs. Call D. Smith: 758-6443~~ Meat Specials thru Saturday, May 2nd ~~ Cross Rib Roast $2.49/1 b |5.49/Kg Porkloin Chops Rib or Tenderloin Fnd $1.69/1 b $3.73/Kg Pork Sideribs $1.49/Lb $3.28/Kg Olympic Hot Dog Wieners (300gm) $ .99 each Olympic Sliced Cooked Meats (175gm) ... $1.59 each Magrath Celebration There are still two food