Magrath Store News (March 3, 1999)

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 3, 1999 Mark your calendars!! Monday March 8th The Magrath School Band Annual Spaghetti Supper will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the School Auditorium. Cost is $4/person or $20/family. Entertainment will be provided by each of the school bands as well as bagpipes and highland dancing. Come bring a friend. Great service and no long lines. ****** Basketball updates Friday February 26th Zenith 63 - Raymond Comets 54 Jimmy Balderson 22, Darren Balderson 16, Jon Toone 11, Matt Alston 8, Brooks Blackmer 6. J.V. Eagles 76 - Raymond 78 Been Wood 29, Czar Toone & Matt Harris 11 each, Braeden Balderson 10, Brandon Henderson 6, Mason Dahl 4, Shane Bly 2. Upcoming Games Wed. March 3 - Pandas host WCHS Friday March 5 - Zeniths host Cardston Sat. March 6 - Zeniths @ Kaini. Sat. March 6 - Pandas @ Cardston. ****** School Information Anyone who has old phone books can drop them off at die school office. This is a fundraiser for the schooL ***** Public Skating The last public skating date is Monday, March 8th. The last day of rink is Wednesday March 10th. Thank you for your patronage, and look forward to seeing you next fall. ****** Easter Centennial Egg Hunt We would greatly appreciate any contributions or prizes for die kids for the Easter Centennial Egg Hunt Please contact B.J Rasmussen at 758-3514 or James Kinder at 758-3618 before March 27 if you can to donate in any way. Thank You! ****** Magrath Public Library The following business course will be held at the library, Thursday, March 4th, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES - This course is about keeping your employees interested and enthusiastic about their jobs. Learn different techniques and tips that you can use everyday without breaking the bank. COST - $10.00. Please pre-register @ the library (758-6498). If you are a Magrath Public Library patron, you can now borrow books from the Lethbridge Community College or the University of Lethbridge. Contact us for further details. ****** KINDERGARTEN for September 1999 • Public Francophone Education • EOS to Grade 10 • 41/2 full days per week • Free transportation (Lethbridge A Areas) MATERNELLE à temps plein en septembre 1999 • éducation publique francophone • maternelle à lirlOe année • 41/2 Jours complèts/semalne * service de transport gratuit (Lethbridge & environs) PLEASE CALL U& McNdtyRoad Lftftibrtdge, AB Magrath Rod & Gun Banquet M.C. John Bourne The Mayor Wayne Harris gave the Welcome from the Town of Magrath. Guest speaker Brian Miller from AB. Wildlife, gave a slide presentation "Sharp Tailed Grouse" Craig Sorpold won the Wildlife Picture. A Delicious supper was enjoyed by 70 people. Adult Club High % - Harry Hillmer Master Award Mark Holzworth - Walley 127% Conservation - William Saunders F. Fell & Lucille Balderson Award Turkey Shoot - (Adult) Jim Stoutjesdyk 25.3 average Geo. Minor Manorial Junior Turkey Shoot Amanda Ehlert 24 average Magrath Rod and Gun Mule Deer - 1st Mule -162 3/8 Jim Cook - Leland Bennett Memorial 2nd Mule - 159 3/8 - Kevin Strate Leland Bennett Memorial Duck - 1st duck - 2 lb 13 oz. Gordon Bloudoft-Jim Cook family Pheasant - 1st Pheasant 39 3/8" Kurt Albiez-Kenneth Owens Memorial 2nd Pheasant - 39 1/8" John Schneyder-Kenneth Owens Manorial Moose - 1st Moose 115 2/8 Kevin Strate-Monte Adams Memorial Whitetail - 1st Whitetail 102 1/8 Kevin Strate-Souther Agri. Services Ltd. 2nd Whitetail - 99 3/8 Kevin Neary-Southern Agri. Services Ltd. Jr. Club High %- Dan Mia Manorial Whitetail 66%-Shane Miller . Sr. Trout - 1st Trout 6 lbs. 1 oz. Steve Kunimoto-RLT Agri. Services Ltd. Jr. - 1st Trout 2 lbs. 2 oz-Jordan Rice Cam Cook Family 2nd Trout 1 lb 11 oz Christopher Gast-Cam Cook Family Walleye - 1st Walleye 10 lbs. 7 oz. Mark Holzworth-Lew Lee Memorial 2nd Walleye 9 lb. 11 oz. Steve Kunimoto-Lew Lee Memorial Sr. Pike 1st Pike 20 lb. 2 oz. John Rogers-Bona Vista Energy 2nd Pike 11 lb. 3 oz. Reed Blumell-Bona Vista Energy Jr. Pike - 1st Pike 13 lb 111/2 oz. Kevin Mertz-William and Shirley Saunders 2nd Pike 6 lb - Dan Cook William and Shirley Saunders Goose, Antdope, Elk, Archery & Skull & Hom No Entries. LaRue Karren Fletcher passed away Thursday February 25, 1999 at the age of 84 years. She is survived by her husband Elmo and five sons: Robert (Jean), Douglas (Sheila), Grant (Shannon), Kent (Linda), Melvin (Gail). Funeral Services were held Monday March 1 with interment in the Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge. ****** The family of Blaine and Jill Harker would like to thank all the wonderful people of Magrath for their support during our time of sorrow. So many people gave "above and beyond the call of duty". The flowers, donations, and food were all greatly appreciated. Thanks to all our family and friends. The Harker Family. ****** Thank You We would like to thank all who helped with Tyler and Becky's wedding. The support and friendship here is great. Tyler & Becky Leavitt Cam & Loral Atwood Bruce & Coralee Leavitt. ****** Domestic & Commercial Water Hauling 3•J0'TV0T0V Gvr