Magrath Store News (March 15, 2000)

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 March 15, 2000 Magrath School Band Annual Spaghetti Supper Friday March 31st, 2000 5:30 p.m. School Auditorium Cost $4/per or $20/family Menu includes Spaghetti topped with "All-day Simmers" homemade sauce Bread stick Salad & Dessert All concert bands will be playing Plenty of food No waiting lines Everyone Welcome Diamond Willow Terrace Annual Bake Sale and Bazaar April 8th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Money raised will be put toward our seniors activities and trips. Come and purchase your Easter baking. Tickets also on sale for an afghan to be drawn July 24th. Value $200.00 tickets $1.00. Thank You in advance for your continued support Magrath Cultural Arts Society Presents "Don't Count Your Chickens Until They Cry Wolf” March 24th & 25th 7:30 p.m. at tiie Magrath School Auditorium. There will be a matinee performance on Saturday March 25th at $2:30 p.m. Tickets are $3.00 each or $20.00 per family Tickets are on sale now at the Magrath Pharmacy ONE EVENING ONLY Wladimir Jan Kochanski in Concert Tuesday April 18th, 2000 Yates Memorial Centre/ Sterndale Bennett Theatre Sponsored by Daughter's of Utah Pioneers To purchase tickets, please call Hazel Dudley - 758-3213 r Barbara Kenney - 758-6799 Classical piano with a sprinkling of gentie humor & insightful anecdotes all make for an evening of family enjoyment afcsfc JIcAsfc A V V * V V The Magrath Hospital Auxiliary would like to report dur total for our Heart & Stroke Canvas was S3200.00. We again would like to thank all our volunteer workers and all who made donations. We are very pleased with our town & district’s support for this most worthy cause. Again our very sincere thanks to one and all. ****** BINGO - BINGO -BINGO Next Bingo is tomorrow nite Thursday March 16th at the Seniors’ Centre. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Bingo @ 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome. ****** COP News Citizens on Patrol is a voluntary group who give countless hours of service to our community. They patrol our town, in cooperation with the RCMP, and keep an eye on things for us while we’re sleeping. The reduction in vandalism and other related crimes in Magrath is due in no small part to their efforts. Thank a COP member today! Once you’ve done that, they’re always looking for new members. If you've got just a few extra hours to help out in this terrific service, please call one of the following members Herb McKelvey 758-3181 Garth Veale 858-3165 Bruce Sabey 758-6846 ****** New Books at the Library Adult Non-Fiction Other Worlds: Images of the Cosmos from Earth & Space by James Treel, How to Invest in Canadian Securities; Family Finance; Investment Terms & Definitions; Mutual Funds How to Read Financial Statements; Bottom Line Guide by Investor Learning Centre of Canada; Allowances Dollars and Sense by Paul Lermitte; The Money Adviser by Bruce Cohen; Title Searching; Property Management by Alberta Real Estate Association; Woman of Independent Means: A Woman's Guide to Full Financial Security by Gail Vaz-Oxlade; Taming Personal Debt by Paul Sampson; One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch; Irresistible Force­Disability Sport in Canada by Ian Gregson; PaperMaking with Plants by Helen Hiebert; Country Houses and Gardens of Southern Alberta by Jim Asplund; The Setptic System Owner’s Manual by Lloyd Kahn. Adult Fiction Ronin by Nick Christian, Handyman by Linda Nichols, Stories by the Masters of Fantasy(Book On Tape) Indictment for Murder by Peter Rawlinson, False Witness by Leila Kelly; Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled by Dorothy Gilman. Juvenile Gib and the Gray Ghost by Zilpha Snyder, The Firework-Maker's Daughter by Philip Pullman, Albertina the Practically Perfect by Susi Gregg Fowler; Karen's Yo-Yo & Karen’s Figure Eight by Ann Martin, Red-Eyed Tree Frog by Joy Cowley, Secrets from the Dollhouse by Ann Turner, Oh, Brother, Oh Sister: A Sister’s Guide to Getting Along by American Girl Library. Children's Sinbad by Ludmila Zeman, Snow by ChristineFord, The Worrywarts by Pamela Duncan Edwards, Barn Savers by Linda Oatman High, Apple Batter by Deborah Turney Zagwyn, Stone Giri, Bone Giri: The Story of Mary Anning by Laurence Anholt. Videos Family CPR and First Aid for Choking; Mortal Thoughts. ****** We would like to thank all the people who have been good to us for the past 10 1/2 years. Lillian & Ves Sabey, the Coleman's: Eldon & Marge, Gary & Pinky, Noreen & Woody; Evelyn Monroe, the Leishman's Debbie & Robert, most especially to all the staff at the Post Office, who have been so kind as to forward all our mail to our new address in Medicine Hat. Alex & Nada Giles. ****** Jesse Zobell will be reporting his mission to Macon Georgia, on March 19, 2000, 10:00 a.m. in the Welling Ward. ****** The Magrath History and Museum Association Presents "Hidden Treasures" Footprint from the Past. Shayne Tolman with his slide show on the Wally's Beach Palaeontology finds. Thursday, March 16, 2000 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Merkley Hall ♦FREE Admission Donations are always appreciated. ****** The Spirit of Alberta Band may be performing soon at the Cardston High School. It will be the same indoor show that was presented in Magrath. This is your chance if you missed it or wish to see it again. ****** A new man was brought into prison cell 102. He found there a long-timer who looked to be at least 100 years old. He looked at the prisoner inquiringly. "The old man looked back & said: "Look at me, I'm old and worn out. You'd never believe that I used to live the life of Riley. I wintered on the Riviera, had a boat, four fine cars and I ate in all the best restaurants of France." "What happened?" asked his new cellmate. "One day Riley reported his credit cards missing." All you really have to do if you want the world to beat a path to your door is to lay down to take a nap. Employment Opportunity The CHINOOK FOUNDATION BOARD, is seeking applications for the position of C.A.O. for managing & directing the affairs of the Diamond Willow, Chinook Lodge & Villa. This is a new position, & the successful applicant will be the Board's representative to staff, general public & those wishing to conduct business with this Foundation. Responsibilities Include: ♦managing the Chinook Foundation office. * Computerized accounting to include: payroll, accounts receivables and parables. ♦Formulate cost estimates and Budgeting ♦Supervisory responsibilities. . ♦Availability for "Villa" residents ♦Assist in recruiting, training & managing staff Qualifications: ♦Bookkeeping skills a definite asset ♦Experience in Adminstration/Management. ♦Computer sills ♦Responsive and self-motivated ♦Must be willing to relocate to Cardston or Magrath. The C.A.O. position will be a full time position, requiring travel to Magrath at least one day each week. A benefits package will be built in to this position. Please provide a resume stating experience, qualifications, references and salary expected to: C.A.O. Application Chinook Foundation P.O. Box 1452 Cardston, Alberta TOK OKO Deadline for receipt of application: Mar. 31, 00 Inquiries directed to Bonnie Law @ 626-3259 ****** To add extra flavour to your next roast, cover the bottom of the pan with a layer of celery stalks & place the meat on top of it. The celery will act as a "rack" while the meat cooks, adding moisture & lots of delicious flavour. Works great for chicken too. A word to the wise isn't necessary, it is the stupid ones who need all the advice.MAGRATH SOCCER CLUB Presents OUTDOOR SOCCER For co-ed ages 4 -U13 Boys U15 and U19 play in Lethbridge Registration at the Magrath Pool Foyer Thursday March 23 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday March 25 9:00 am-12:00 pm Thursday March 30 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm COST: $40 per player or $120 for family of 3 or more Season starts tentatively end of April and runs until school closes for summer. Be part of the action Ilf Needed-----Referees Come and join us for the fun of it!!!! For more info call Con or Gail Cole 758-6091 From your Community Advisory Group v In the fall of 1999 the RCMP, in cooperation with the Town of Magrath, formed the Community Advisory Group in order to better meet the concerns of town residents regarding issues involving the RCMP. The group meets monthly and has a mandate to offer solutions to problems in the community and to communicate with citizens concerning crime, traffic issues, and any other interests that citizens wish to bring to the attention of our police service. The members of the Group are: Logan Atwood Herb McKelvey Bruce Sabey Norma Pilling Cathy Pilling John Evans Ferrin Killian A constable from the Raymond/Magrath RCMP detachment attends every meeting. Please feel free to contact any member of the Group to voice your concerns or to put an item on the agenda. The RCMP would like you to be aware of the following information regarding seat belt use and stop signs. All data was collected by Transport Canada over the past two years. - four times as many people are killed’ in traffic accidents occurring in rural areas than are killed in urban centres - seat belt use in Alberta averages at 89% - in Southern Alberta it is much lower, as little as 50% - the 11% of people in Alberta who do not use seat belts account for 51% of traffic fatalities - - in Southern Alberta, 51% of traffic fatalities occur when occupants of a vehicle are not using seat belts - 14% of Alberta fatalities result from failing to obey a stop sign - 1% of Canadian fatalities result from failing to obey a stop sign Let’s consider how we drive and avoid these high risk behaviours. We’ve already lost too many people from this community to traffic accidents.CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: TUESDAY 12 NOON PHONE 758-6377 Less than 30 words---------S3.00 Small ad (2.5"X 3.5")------$8.00 Subscription------------------$15.00/year 1/4 page—-----------------—S 10.00 1/3 page--------------------$13.50 1/2 page---------------------$20.00 Full Page—Copy Ready—----$40.00 Full Page—We do--------------$55.00 Flyer insertion (your paper)....$40.00 Wanted: 2 bunkbeds & a washer. Call Elizabeth Olsen @ 758-3156. 3-22. ****** Wanted: a bird cage to give away or sell reasonably. Call 758-6222. 3-22. ****** For sale: $600 new leather winter coat. Size M(fits large). CaH 758-6328. 3-15. ****** For sale: good temperment, 2 yr old Holstein heifer. Bred to calve in April. Call 758-3493. 3-15. ****** Need your feed barley moved? Will also haul hay or straw. Also can haul your quota for you. Contact Sabey Trucking @ 758-3119. or 308-1944 ****** When I was a child, my family's menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it! Pure Natural Whole Wheat Coyote Pancake/Waffle Mix *four flavors to choose from & Breakfast Cereals. No additives. Cleaned & bagged wheat Pick up @ Rockport Flour Mill. Magrath 758-3077, Fax 758-3340. 5-31. Azfc&ft A A JEANNIE’S HAIR FASHION 136S - 1 St West 4 doors South of Trading Co. 758-3379 Open Tues thru Friday Professional Haircare at pleasing prices ****** RICK’S PORTABLE WELDING Owner Rick Beres We weld everything from chairs to tractors Please call me for all your welding needs "B” pressure qualified. 758-6427 CANADIAN SECURITY SYSTEMS We sell, install, and service alarms, camera systems, safes. *AIso dead bolts and key locks Call Ross Moore 758-3945 for a free estimate. CASH PAID For your unwanted car or truck. Do your part with recycling. Chris Norton Can Do Towing 752-3535. 3-22 ****** For all your cleaning needs, from hospital clean to a touch up, carpet to ceiling & everything in between. No job to big or too small Call Wayne's Carpet & Ulpholstery Cleaning 758-6414. ******Remember to call Tai heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and appliance service Gas & Electrical Service and trenching 752-3866 Tai Hancock, Mgr. ****** For rent 3 bedroom 1600 sq. ft basement suite, bridge, stove & laundry hookups, no smoking, no pets. Available immediately. Call 758-6494. Lr. ****** . For rent: various spaces, in Magrath, ideal for small business. Call 758-3876. ****** For rent 3 bedrooms house. Available immediately. 135 East-1 Ave. N. Magrath. $500 + utilities, $500 d.d., abstainers, no pets. Call Harold Murray 758-3325. For rent: 2 bedroom house, available immediately For more information call 758-3876. ****** For rent: 2 bedroom apt dishwasher, air conditioned $325 + $150 utilities. Abstainers. Phone 758-6691 or 758-6255. 3-29. ****** House for rent 3 bedrooms laundry hookups. $500.00 per month + utilities. Phone 758-3409. 3-15 ****** New 1240 sq. ft home for sale, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double car garage & finished basement in Magrath. Cafi 758-6835. ****** For Sale Brand new 1200 sq. ft 3 bedroom bungalow, 2 bathrooms, 1 car garage. CaU 758-6835. The next time you make microwave popcorn, knead the bag with your hands to break up any lumps in the salt/butter mixture. This trick will leave you with fewer unpopped kernels. Honse for Sale East Magrath, 3 bedrooms plus loft, currently half renovated, needs a handyman. Rent-to-Own, no deposit for a qualified renovator, immediate possession. $29,900. Phone: (604) 824-6787. (Chilliwack, BC leave message) “Oops! Sorry! I’m used to using the ATM machine.” Make an ice pack by mixing one cup rubbing alcohol with two cups water in a quart­size zip-top bag. Store it in the freezer. The mixture won't freeze solid, so it's easy to shape around sore knees or elbows and it can be reused. Question: How many months can you think of that have 28 days?? Answer: All of them MEAT SPECIALS MARCH 13 -18 Lean Ground Beef $4.14/kg $1.88/lb Eye of Round Oven Roast $8.77/kg $3.98/lb Outside Round Oven Roast $5.47/kg $2.48/lb Olympic Sliced Bologna 500g $2.98 Olympic Wieners 450g $2.28 Olympic Corned Beef Brisket $9.44/kg $4.28 Olympic Coil Garlic g $3.98 Western Family Sliced Bacon 500g $3.28 Western Family Sliced Meats 175g $1.28 YFA (Youth For Action) will be involved in fundraising projects in local & surrounding areas over the next few weeks. Funds will be used to host "The North American Millennium Youth Assemble & Family Celebration" at the University of Leth. April 28th & 29th. Magrath youth will be collection pledges for a Community Wok-A-Thon held in April & other future projects will be a car wash, bake sale, & garage sale with information & dates to be announced. Donations will be greatly appreciated & any adult volunteers interested in helping with the Conference or anyone interested in Registration info can call Terry Clifton 758-6881, Nola Shurtz 752-3091 or Kim Malacko 328-6556 or 327-9081. ****** The South Country Jamboree Society will be holding their regular jam at the 702 Wing at the Leth. airport on Sun, Mar 25 @ 2:00 p.m. Admittance is $2.00 for members & $4.00 for non-members. Everyone is welcome. *Please note that these jams are now non-smoking. - ****** Magrath Rod & Gun Club We are now taking names for the Hunter Training Course. No date set yet. ****** Magrath has won the 4A Southern Alberta Boys Provincial Playoffs. They will be playing in Edmonton this weekend. In girls basketball Magrath 42 - Catholic Central High 61 NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS FRI. MAR 17 ****** Jimmy Balderson was named the most valuable player in the Southern Alberta High School Basketball League. Jared Kilkenny was named to the second team. The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns are headed for Halifax to compete in the Dominion Championship this weekend. ****** ssdirect@telusplanet.net wwW.ssdirect.com Computer Consulting, Sales, and Service Box 389, 132 - 2'* Street SW, Magrath, AB TOK 1 JO Roger Davias voice 758-3577 General Manager fax 758-9 t74 MORE GROCERY SPECIALS MARCH 13 - 18 Minute Maid Orange Juice 355 ml .98 Becel Margarine select var. $2.28 Green Giant Vegetables 1 kg $3.48 Cheemo Perogy 907g-l kg $2.78 Pillsbury Pizza 5" x 4 pack $3.28 Dairyland Yogurt 125g 5 for $2.00 Dairyland Cottage Cheese 750g $3.28 Pure'N Fresh Milk 2 litre $2.38 Michelina's Pizza or Pasta Dinners 142-284g $1.78 General Mills Cheerios 450-575g 2 for $4.98 Kellogg's Nutrigrain Cereal Bars 222-295g 2 for 44.98 Aunt Jemima Pancake Syrup 750 ml $2.68 Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix 1 kg $2.48 McCormicks Viva Puffs 300g $1.98 McCain Juices, Take 5, Nectars or Beverages 3x250 ml $1.18 Sun-Rype Juices, Hi-5, Cots, Nectars, Blends or Cocktail 1 litre $1.48 Magrath Little League Annual Meeting: Wednesday March 22 @ 9 p.m. in School(Library or Band Room) for all parents of interested children. A meeting to plan the coming year & complete executive. Little League Registration Sat. Mar. 25-10 a.m. till noon at Ice Arena. For all teams: Coach Pitch through Big League. Mass Practise will be scheduled for Monday & Tues. April 3-4, watch for announcements at the school. Magrath Little League Executive. Ricks Smith - President. Ron Strate - Vice President Lisa Maxwell - Secretary/Treasurer. ****** 60th Wedding Anniversary Family & friends of Doug & Mildred Harker are cordially invited to a Calling Reception for their 60th Wedding Anniversary to be held at the Magrath Seniors Centre. Sat. March 25/00 from 2-4 p.m. ****** Paizlee Rae Smith along with her parents Jamie & Wendi Smith would like to announce the safe arrival of "Jordyn Belle" on March 10/2000 Proud grandparents are: Ray & Afton Johnson Roger & Judy Smith of Champion Lory & Pauli Ryden of Claresholm.PRODUCE SPECIALS MARCH 13 - 18 Green Leaf Lettuce .68 each Long English Cucumbers .98 each Kiwi Fruit 4 for .98 Gala Apples $1.28/kg .58/lb Red Seedless Grapes $3.70/kg $1.68/lb Large Tomatoes $1.94/kg .88/lb SENIORS NEWS Dinners for March will be held Wednesdays March 15th & 22nd, at 5 p.m. at the Seniors' Centre. Pot Luck on Friday March 31st. Come join us. All Seniors Welcome. Your hostesses for March. Le Vaun Thompson, Joyce Harris, Marjorie Passey, Irene Lee. Bookings for the Senior's Centre, call Jack or Jean Butlin 758-3030, rental fee is $75.00. ****** ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE, and FLEA MARKET SALE to be held at the RAYMOND LION'S CLUB across from Raymond Motors. Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 752-3801. ****** IRRIGATION ACT (Section 59) NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the annual meeting of the water users of the Magrath Irrigation District will be held at the Magrath Irrigation District office, two miles west of Magrath on Highway 5 on the 22th day of March 2000, at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon to present the year-end reports of the Chairman, the Manager and the Auditor of the Board, and any other business. Dated at Magrath this 1st day of March, 2000. K. Dean Anderson Chairman. ****** Magrath Curling Club Annual Mixed Bonspiel The upcoming Mixed Bonspiel will be on March 15 - 19. This will be the end of the curling year. We will be having our annual year end dance on the 18th of March. Please come one and all, phone any member for tickets. The Magrath Curling Club would like everyone to feel welcome to our Fun Speil on March 22 - 25th. Anyone can come and have fun for $5.00 each. ****** Elephants can be found in Africa, though they're so big they hardly ever get lost. KEN JENSEN 758-3669 Magrath, Alberta . .... ..... a HOME HARDWARE "HOME OF THE HANDY MAN" ♦PROTECT AND SPEED HEALING OF PRUNED TREES WITH PRUNING PAINT, NOW $5.00. ♦SUBMERSIBLE SUMP & UTILITY PUMPS NOW ON SALE. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP REG, $109.99, SALE $97.97. SUBMERSIBLE UTILITY, REG. $84.99, SALE $74.97. ♦NEED PAINT? LATEX VELVET ENAMEL. 3.78L REG. $28.99, SALE $23.97. HOME PAINTER CEILING, 3.78 LITRE, REG $23.99, SALE $13.97. ♦PLUGGED DRAINS? INSTANT LIQUID DRAIN OPENER. NOW ON SALE FOR $2.67. ♦RECTANGULAR GARBAGE CAN, REG. $12.99, SALE $6.97. HOME GARDEN BAGS-ORANGE OR CLEAR. PK OF 10, REG $2.79, ON SALE $1.47. ♦BLACK GOLD ROOF REPAIR 1 LITRE $4.37, 313 ML TUBE $2, 3.78 LITRE $10.97. ♦OUR HARDWARE SALE WILL BE ON MARCH 18TH 9 A.M. IN THE LIONS HALL. THE SALE WILL INCLUDE SUCH ITEMS AS: CAR SEAT COVERS, 10 SP BIKE, WEIGHT BENCH, ASSORTED HOUSEWARES, TOY & GAMES. SOMETHING FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. GROCERY SPECIALS MARCH 13 - 18 Kraft Pourable Salad Dressings 250 ml $1.78 Chef BoyardeePasta in Tomato Sauce . 212-425g .98 Heinz Ketchup 1 litre $2.98 Kraft Jam 500 ml $3.78 Kraft Peanut Butter 1 kg $4.98 Jell-O Pudding Snacks 4 pack 3 for $4.98 Lays Potato Chips 150g 3 for $3.00 Nature Valley Granola Bars 226-230g $2.28 Rowntree or Nestle Chocolate Bars 3 for $1.88 Mott’s Clamato Juice 945 litre $2.28 Kraft Handi Snacks 87g - 3 pack $1.58 Gold Seal Tuna 170g .88 Hellmans Mayonnaise 500 ml $2.98 Bick’s Whole Dill Pickles or Hamburger Slices 1 litre $2.48 Gold Seal Pink Salmon 213g .98 French's Mustard 375-500 ml $2.28 Olivieri Garlic Bread 384g $2.18 McGavin's Sliced Bread 567g $1.38 Royale Bathroom Tissue 24 or 12 roll $6.98 Ultra or Original ABC Detergent select var. $5.98 Javex Liquid Bleach 3.6 litre $2.28 Cascade for Dishwashers select var. $4.48 Crest Toothpaste 75 ml .88 Pantene Shampoo, Conditioner/Styling Products select var. $3.48 Sunlight Dish Liquid 750-950 ml $1.98 Armstrong Cheddar Cheese Blocks 750g $6.9