Magrath Store News (January 19, 1994)

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 JANUARY 1994 JANUARY IS ALZHEIMER MONTH join us at our symposium Caring For The Cognitively Impaired Person A Workshop for Caregivers Saturday, January 29, 1994 at Ericksen’s Family Restaurant 1715 Mayor Magrath Drive, Lethbridge featured speaker Jitka M Zgola Psychogeriatric Community Services Ottawa General Hospital Day session - 8:30am to 4:30pm at Ericksen's Evening session - 7pm to 9:30pm the County Room Lethbridge Regional Hospital ******* Congratulations to Wade Hatch for earning a silver medal at the Canadian Intermediate Boxing Championships in Saskatoon. Wade first captured a T.K.O. over Todd Rideout of Newfoundland in the second round, the first day of the tournament. The second day he beat Joseph Browning of Ontario with a first round T.K.O. The fourth day of the tournament, Wade's final fight, he lost to Jean- Francois Audet of Quebec. Wade’s next fight will be in Brooks at the end of the month. A A A A A A A SECOND ANNUAL "TREE OF HOPE” We thank all the people that so generously donated to our 'Tree of Hope' project. We raised $4,894.00, which will be used for the comfort and care of the patients in the hospital. Thank you again Magrath Hospital Auxiliary A A A A A A A Magrath School News: Another weekend of excitement has passed through our school. The grade 7 girls and boys both played Monday against Moutain View. Grade 7 girls defeated Mt. View by more than 30pts. These girls have got a lot of talent and play great together as a team. Grade 7 boys also played Mt. View. These boys are also a very talented team, but they had a struggle with Mt. View loosing a very close game 39-42. The top scorers from our team were Matthew Alston with 13 pts and Darrin Bladerson with 12. Our Magrath Pandas were involved in the Cougar Classic Tournament in Cardston last weekend. There first game was Friday evening and the girls had a tough game against L.C.I. They played well but just couldn't pull a win. Then Saturday morning they played Western Canad, from Calgary and played an awesome game and easily won the consolation trophy. Congratulations Pandas you have made us proud. The Zeniths had one league game this weekend and it was against Raymond. With two starters injured the Zeniths new they had their work cut out for them, but they didn't let us down. They played extremely well, fought hard till the bitter end. It was a very tense and close game and the final result was Raymond 80 and Magrath 79. Con't The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers will hold their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 24th at the Diamond Willow Terrace. Roll call will be a special event in your life. ******* Stake Mission Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints presents the musical: Charly: A love song at the Raymond Playhouse Theatre March 2-4, at 7:30pm March 5, at 2pm & 7:30pm Reserve a date for your family and friends. Tickets will be available in February. ******* Spring Coulee Hall is having a 'silent auction' to liquidate some of its less used items. The following items are available to be bid on: -pool table & accessories -shuffle board & accessories -ping-pong table & accessories -love seat (cream & rust plaid) -single hide-a-bed love seat (cream & rust plaid) -bar approx. 3ft -upper & lower cupboard set -dart boards -card/game tables (condition varies) -apartment size refridgerator Please send sealed bids to: BIDS Mindy Bennett Spring Coulee, AB TOK 2C0 Please mark on the outside what item you have bid on. If you wish to view the items, call Judy Ratke 758-6721. Bids will be opened on Jan 31, at 7pm everyone is invited to attend. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids. ******* SENIOR WELLNESS CLINICS Have been set up to provide hearing/vision testing, blood pressure and blood sugar screening, foot care and counselling for seniors regarding health concerns. Date: 3rd Tuesday every month Time: 1pm to 4pm Place: Chinook Health Unit . For more information phone 758-3331 ******* Rubber Stamp Art Class Learn how to make your own Valentine's. Embossing and rubber stamp techniques. Class will be held Feb. 3rd sign-up by Jan. 22nd. Call Stampabrations at 758-3389 ******* ATTENTION Grandparents, Moms, Dads, Teachers and everyone. If you are looking for a gift for children young and old, there is something for everyone at Discovery Toys. I will be having a toy demonstration Jan. 26th at 7pm, but if you can't make it, the party is open from now until Jan 27th, just give me a call, Pam Robinson at 758-3529 to see a catalog. Many items on sale as much as 50% off. This is your invitation to a fun evening with unique and exciting toys. Jan 26th 7pm at 10S 1st St. W Apt. #1. Hope to see you there! ******* BRIDAL SHOWER: Calling Shower for Sarah Mothersell from 6:30 - 8:30pm on Tuesday, Jan. 25th at Mary Baker's home. Misc. kitchen shower. Please bring your favorite recipe. ******* Last week yellow entry forms were sent home announcing the Magrath School Speech & Music Festival to be held Feb. 16 & 18. So far few entries have been received. Early bird discount registration is $2.00 per entry up to Thursday. January 20th. Later registrations will be received at $3.00 per entry from Friday, January 21 - Thursday, January 27th. Children are taught solos at school in music class, and poems are to be learned at home, with noon assistance to those who request it. Please staple your check to the entry form or place money in a small plastic bag taped to your entry. If we are unable to hold the festival due to lack of enteries, your money will be refunded. *******GROCERY 2 JANUARY 17 - 22 PURINA DOG OR PUPPY CHOW 2 kg $3.88 each ULTRATIDE OR ORIGINAL 6 or 12 litre $9.98 each ELECTRASOL 1.8 kg $3.98 each BOUNCE 50 pk $4.98 each WESTERN FAMILY GARBAGE BAGS 10 pk $1.48 each ROYALE BATHROOM TISSUE 24 pk $8.98 each SECRET ROLL-ON OR OVAL SOLID 60ml - 55g $3.48 each WESTERN FAMILY CHEESE SLICES 1kg $5.98 each WESTERN FAMILY SOFT MARGARINE 907g $1.68 each MINUTE MAID ORANGE JUICE 355ml $1.18 each WESTERN FAMILY HASHBROWNS 1kg .98 each WESTERN FAMILY FRENCH FRIES 1kg $1.48 each Wagrath Atom Hockey: The Magrath Atom Super "B" hosted their annual hockey tournament Jan 14-15/94. There were 9 games in total over the tournament with teams from Okotoks, Raymond, Fort Macleod, Lethbridge, Picture Butte & the host team of Magrath. Magrath's first game on Friday night was a great game against Raymond. With us behind by 3 goals after the second period the team made a comeback and scored 4 unanswered goals to win by a score of 6-5. Goals and assists were by; Adam Mehew 4-0; Tanner Godionton 1-0; Janay Chipman 1-0; Ben Wood 0-2; Dustin Ririe 0-2; Eric Godionton 0-1; Del Thompson 0-1. Our second game against Lethbridge was an easier one with the score 14-5. Goals and assists were; Adam Mehew 7-1; Tanner Godionton 4-0; Ben Wood 1-2; Dustin Ririe 1­0; Robbie Ratke 1-0; Eric Godionton 0-2; Del Thompson 0-3; Jeff Werk 0-1; Sean Stanford 0­1; Kyle Schneyder 0-2; John Vornbrock 0-1. With both wins this put us in the "A" division final against Picture Butte. The "B” division final saw Raymond defeat Okotoks 7-4. The "C" division final saw Fort Macleod defeat Lethbridge by a score of 8-3. Our "A" division final was a real barn burner as we were down by scores of 4-0 and 7-4. With 5:08 left on the clock Tanner scored to bring the score to 7-5 in the third period. We sent out our Power Play line and told them to score 2 more goals so we could tie up the game, and they did it! This put us into over time and the fans were on their feet. With the first 35 seconds gone in over time Adam Mehew scored to win the game for us 8-7. Atom "A" champions in our Magrath Tournament were the Magrath Super "B”. Joey Ripley, Ryan Nishikawa, Dustin Ririe, Adam Mehew, Jeff Werk, Justin Shaw, Del Thompson, Sean Stanford, Tanner Godionton, John Vornbrock, Robbie Ratke, Ben Wood, Kyle Schneyder, Janay Chipman, Josh Heggie, Dustin Ririe, Michael Verbitsky. Con’tPRODUCE & GROC. JANUARY 17 - 22 RED GRAPEFRUIT 5 lb $1.99 each MCINTOSH APPLES 7 for .99 NAVEL ORANGES 4 lb $1.59 each BROCCOLI .69 lb $1.52 kg BINTJE POTATOES 5 lb $1.39 each TOMATOES 28 oz $3.29 each LARGE EGGS dozen $1.48 each SENIOR’S NEWS Aerobics resumed this week and will continue each Monday & Thursday at 8:45am to 9:30am. Many are attending and enjoying it very much. Our Potluck for January will be held on Friday, January 28th. This is also the Seniors Annual Meeting when officers report on the activities of 1993. This is the year for the election of new officers. Come and support your organization. ******* BINGO - BINGO - BINGO - BINGO At the Senior’s Centre every second Thursday. Next Bingo Jan. 20th. Come on out, win cash! Doors open 6:30pm start at 7pm. ******* SENIORS’ TRAVEL NEWS: For early February we have two interesting day trips lined up: Saturday, February Sth in the afternoon at the Lethbridge University Theatre, there is a Barbershop Quartet Festival. The cost is only $10.00 each. Saturday, February 12th at the Rosebud Theatre is an afternoon dinner and show for $35 each. If you are interested in either or both of these outings phone at once to Bakers 758-3207, Doreen Alston 758-3281, Margaret Leishman 758-3241 or Hazel Rasmussen 758­3545. ******* HELP!! HELP!! PLEASE!! Class Reunion 1942-1955 If you were in one of these classes yourself or know of a persons married name and address, please notify us as we would not like to miss anyone. Graduating in 1955 includes straight and mixed classes. Contact or Phone Mrs. Marge (Deglow) Arndt Box 430 Magrath, AB TOK 1J0 (403) 758-3739 anytime or Mrs. Sylvia (Sheridan) Coppieters Box 386 Raymond, AB TOK 2S0 (403) 752-3780 after 3:30pm ******* Start your child off this year on the right note! Will be teaching piano lessons in the home. $3.5 per 1/2 hour lesson. Qualified teacher. Please phone Natalie at 758-6849. J18-1 *******Karen’s Preschool is expanding in February and will be accepting a limited number of new enrollments. For more information call 758-3397 A A A A A A A Activity Co-Ordinator -position available Feb. 1st, 1994 Diamond Willow Terrace Lodge. This position requires the applicant to co­ordinate all activities at the lodge, enjoy working with seniors and to be responsible and dependable. Approximately 105-110 hrs/month, hours include weekend, days and 3-11 shifts. Applications must be in by Jan. 15th, 1994. If additional information is required please contact Charlotte Anderson - Manager Diamond Willow Terrace Lodge. A A A A A A A Ladies Hospital Auxiliary Presidents report *93 Presented an engraved trophy to 1993 New Year Baby - Laycee D- Ratke. Feb., canvessed the town & district for the Heart & Stroke fund netting $2,530.00 Sent an enlarged picture and success story of 1992 Tree of Hope project to the A.H.A.A. in Edmonton. For this we won a plaque. Held our Florence Nightingale Luncheon netting $2,100.00. Gave Kandace Henry & Sandra Stocker each $100.00 from the Margaret Long Nursing Bursary. The second annual Tree of Hope project was very successful, raising $4,894.00. Thanks to all. Assisted in the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic in Raymond. Visited the patients in the hospital each month, made toques for the newborns, and tray favors for special days of the month. New President - Mrs. Jean Butlin, Vice-Pres. - Mrs. Alma Whitt, Sec. - Mrs. Mary Baker, Treasurer - Mrs. Sue Kado. Esther Toomer - Past Pres. AAAAAAA In Tadpole hockey, Saturday the 15th we played Lethbridge with a score of 7-7. It was an exhilarating game. Goals were by: Layne Gill - 2 goals; Brady Mehew - 2 goals, 1 assist; John Rudd - a hat trick; Russell Ririe - 2 assists; Shawn Ragan - 1 assist; Cole Barnett - 1 assist; Callan Gaff - 1 assist; Ben Koskewich - ifeWBS BLOWOUT SALE ’• • • • < •• • •: * ALL REMAINING COTTON & PRINT FABRICS — . i?-. y. 50% OFF _ __« ■ ALL NOTIONS (excluding ' PEARL COTTON) ON 1/2 PRICE V ■- i>v-. • V'1 . 1 assist; Todd Brandham - 2 assists; Logan Hofer - 1 assist. A great job guys! A A A A A A A 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 AAAAAAA The Magrath Family History Library is presenting a basic research class on ENGLAND 7pm on Friday, January 28th, at the Magrath Stake Center. Instructor: Joan Savage. You may register by phoning the Family History Library 758-6472 or Patricia Dudley 758-3200. Watch also for the Bi-Regional Research Seminar March 3-4 in Lethbridge. You must register by Feb. 20th, 1994. Forms at the Family History Library. J18-2 A A A A A A A ‘KesciDEADLINE: TUESDAY 12 NOON PHONE 758-6377 Less than 30 words—$1.07 Small ad (2.5"X3.5")-$5.35 1/4 page---------------------$7.49 1/3 page------------------—$8.56 1/2 page-------------------$10.70 Full Page—Copy Ready—$25.00 Full Page—We do--------- $37.45 Flyer insertion (your paper)$ AVAILABLE: Reliable experienced handyman; household repairs, weatherstripping/caulking, drywall, roof repair, painting and odd jobs. No job to small. Call 758-6826 ******* AVAILABLE; If you need a babysitter contact Andre’ at 758-6876 ******* NEEDED: Avon Representatives for Magrath, Raymond & Warner. For details phone Marianne at 758-6256 if no answer leave name & number. J18 ******* JjgSTl Missing New Year's Day, One gold I.D. bracelet. Lost somewhere uptown, this was a Christmas gift and I would like to get it back. Call 758-6816. ******* WANTED; second hand fridge in good working condition, also second hand boys bike for 6yr old. Call 758-3108 ******* FOUND: Black & white cat, about half-grown, female, yellow eyes, seems to be well cared for, affectionate & comfortable indoors. Call 758-3782 ******* MERCHANDISE ; FOR SALE: Lawn & garden tractor, 4 speed with variable speed control lever, hydraulic lift, mower, rototiller & front blade. Call 758- 6316 ******* HAY FOR SALE: alfalfa hay in medium round bales $50/ton call 758-6528 ******* FOR SALE: stove, fridge & dishwasher in avocado green. See Johnny in Hardware. ******* FOR SALE: 2 wringer washers in good working condition, 1 rowing machine just like new. Call 758-6632 ******* FOR SALE: 1 full size sofa & matching chair, 2 chairs, 1 lazy boy rocker/recliner. All in very good condition. Carpet 12 x 16 and 10 x 18 (same red color) phone 758­3290 ******* FOR SALE: (moving) Hammond organ, excel, cond. $400, 3pce bdrm suite $200, desk $50, deep freeze $125, Loveseat $50, maple china cabinet $100, floor humidifier $75, phone 758­3017 ******* SERVICES: junk piles, branch piles, tree removals, furniture or appliances moved, Call Cam Bruce 758-3729. ******* JEANIE’S HAIR FASHION For excellence in hair care, give me a call! Monday thru Saturday. 758-3379 Jeanie Thomson ******* JUST FOR YOU HAIRSTYLES Will be open Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 and Saturday 8:00 - 12:00. Call 758-6350 ******* CAKES BY RITA - Will do cakes for almost any occasion. Advance notice greatly appreciated. To order, phone 758-6315. PROFESSIONAL TUTORING Grades K-9 Remedial reading, all other subjects. Free consultation - free first lesson. 1 1/2 blocks from Magrath School. Beginning Feb 10th. Call JoAnne Milner at 653-3001, Cardston for appt. ******* FOR ALL YOUR LASER PRINTER NEEDS/ I type setting for books / labels / flyers / resumes / Give me a call - Bonny ,758­6309 VEHICLES FOR SALE; 1977 Fleury Motor Home (Chev) sleeps six, stove/fridge/bathroom & furnace. Call Dan 758-6528 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, 14,000 miles, garaged, recent professional certification. Serious inquiries only. Appraised at $4000. Call 758-3211. J18-2 AAAAAAA FOR SALE; 1976 Ford Ranchero, 351 V8 auto, sunroof, cassette, mags & radials, dual exhaust, $1250 obo Call 758-3211. J18-2 AAAA AAA FOR SALE; 1980 Toyota pick-up 4 cyl auto, very economical, new tires, good glass, Red, nice condition. $1500 obo Call 758-3211. J18-2 A A A A A A A FOR SALE: 1988 Beretta GT, white, 5spd transmission, nice little car. Call 758-3370 J18-1 A A A A A A A FOR SALE: 1992 GEO Storm, med sapphire blue metallic, excellent condition, 13,000km, 40-45 mpg/highway, 5yr/100,000 km extended warranty, excellent commuter car. $15,000 firm. Call 758-6812 A A A A A A A FOR SALE: 1978 Yamaha YZ 400 MotoCross. Good tires, nice condition. $650 obo. Call Darrell 758-3211. AAAAAAA REAL ESTATE LARGE FLAT LOT FOR gALEi 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 ******* FOR SALE: 6 acerages call for prices, 1/4 section irrigated, 720 acre farm, 2 ranches on Milk River. For more information Call: Ken Gaits 327-1166 office or 320-7276 home Coldwell Banker First Lethbridge Realty AAAAAAA "BRING YOUR FAMILY” Open House 115S 2nd ’A’ St.W 2-4:30pm Sat., Jan. 22nd 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, carport. 15 years young on a big lot. Town water/sewer. Everyone welcome. $83,900 Call Jack Elliott 758-3551 Coldwell Banker First Lethbridge Realty. AAAAAAA FOR SALE: Three bedroom older home located 3 blocks east of the school . New wiring new plumbing. New windows needs other work 758-3409 AAAAAAA FOR RENT: Small three bedroom older home Call 758-3409 ******* FOR RENT: Two bedroom home. $375.00 plus utilities. Abstainers only. Call days 320-1651 and evenings 758­3789. AAAAAAA FOR RENT: 2 bedroom suite, stove & fridge. Available end of Jan. $375/month & utilities. Call 758-3107 AAAAAAA FOR RENT: Large 4 bedroom suite, must see. Fridge, stove, washer & dryer. Abstainers only. Call 758-3108. J18-1 AAAAAAA 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 AAAAAAA 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. AAAAAAA 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 FLOWERS BY DEANNA VALENTINE'S SPECIAL 10% off all pre-orders on Roses This is to insure the quality of the Roses They are New Zealand Roses (pink, red & white) they will be cut and shipped on Feb. 11th and will have a vase life of 14-20 days. The cost is S3.75 a stem with a discount on any purcahse over 8 ($3.50) ♦♦***♦* It's Valentine cookie time again. The Friends of the Library are ready to make those BIG beautifully decorated 8" Valentine cookies for you & your loved ones. Give us a call and let us know how many you would like. They will be delivered on Valentine's Day. Rural orders may be picked-up at the Library. You may order from Marie Stevenson 758-3540, Hazel Dudley 758-3213, Ann Fazikos 758-6425 & Bernice Sillito 758-3618. A * **A A A LIBRARY NEWS: The Library has just received their copy of "The McIntyre Liar" by David Bly. This is an exciting work of fiction based on the author's own experiences as a farm hand on the McIntyre Ranch during the 60's. This book is the recent winner of the Alberta Writing For Youth Award. David Bly is a former resident of Magrath and is the son of Doug & Ardath Bly of Magrath. A A A A A A A On Jan 12, 1994, Ferrin Killian, Wes Murphy & Terry Trainer from Magrath and District Ambulance Service and Southern Region Emergency Services Society successfully completed their training as Emergency Medical Responders. The E.M.R. program is approximately a 150 hour course which trains people in all aspects of pre-hospital care. Magrath was the host center for the program which is run at local centers from S.A.I.T. This brings our staff up to a total of 7 E.M.R.'s (Craig Bennett, Ken Hoibak, Ferrin Killian, Marvin Miller, Wes Murphy, Brian Stadnyk & .... J' s’ ■ ■ * r .■ ... . .... . . . • . ■ CARRIAGE " , . HOUSE THEATRE -Presents- "IRON WILL" starting Jan 14th - 27th showing at 7 and 9pm Matinee Sat., Jan 22nd at 2pm Pop & popcorn special $2 AAAAAAAAA • • ' • ■>*:* 1 ’ ■ . f. ’ • ■ . ■ < • i . -V -. a! ■ . ’ ’ , . ’ ’ 'i . -i. ":•< ’■'* Terry Trainer) and 1 E.M.T. - A (Judy Hoibak). Congratulations go out to these most recent graduates and all of the others who have completed their training in the past. Magrath will possibly be selected for the Fall 1994 session of the E.M.R. course. If anyone is interested in this or any other First Aid or CPR programs contact Ken Hoibak at 758-6523 or 327-7117. ******* The Creative Outlet Woodworking & Crafts Registration is now on for February workshops. Wed., Feb. 16th 6:30pm - 10:30pm Thurs., Feb. 17th 6:30pm to 10:30pm Projects this month include bunnies, flower basket, heart swag, village sets etc. To register or to see these projects, call Jeanine Passey 758-6530 or drop by 126E Harker Ave. AAAAAAA Free Recycling Depot On Jan. 21st (2:30 - 8) 22nd (9-5), Feb. 11th (2:30 - 7:00) and Feb 12th(9-5). There will be a drop-off location at Rick Gruninger's, 1st Ave S, 3rd St. E. All recyclable materials including glass, aluminum cans, crushed metal cans, newspaper, cardboard, catalogues, magazines & plastics (1,2,5) are accepted. For any info call 758-6237 and ask for Woody. EVERYTHING MUST GO BY JAN. 21ST! 1 BASKET OF T­SHIRTS AT $2 1 BASKET OF MISC. ITEMS $5 RACKS CLEARING AT $5, $10, $15,$20 MTC LADIES WEAR & DRY GOODS DEPT.MEAT & GROC. SPECIALS JANUARY 17 - 22 OUTSIDE ROUND ROAST $2.48 lb $5.47 kg TOP ROUND STEAK $3.98 lb $8.77 kg PORKLOIN CHOPS (RIB & TENDERLOIN END) $1.89 lb $4.14