Magrath Store News (September 10, 1997)

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 Magrath Jr/Sr High School Council will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday September 11, 1997 at 7 P.M. in tiie Band Room All parents of students in tiie Magrath Jr/Sr High School are encouraged to attend. Elections will be held. Anyone willing to serve on the Council should contact Steve Johnson, Ted Holland or Lorraine Balderson before September 11, 1997. ****** ‘PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR NEXT WEEK ONL Y SEPTEMBER 17TH, THE MAGRATH NEWS WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH. Wednesday September 10, 1997 I / COMING!!! COMING!!! COMING!!! YES IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!! FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH!! SENIORS’ ANNUAL CARNIVAL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1997 3:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M, AT THE ARENA ‘DOOR PRIZE DID YOU MISS US LAST YEAR!! DON’T MISS OUT THIS YEAR!! : COME ON OUT AND ENJOY!!! 4?* Eais wiii include hot dugs, scones, popcorn balls, drinks & cupcakes. There will be a Bake Table, Craft Sale, White Elephant Table, Fishpond, Face Painting & Games of Skill. This event is to provide entertainment and fun for the community, but is also a fundraiser for the Senior Citizens, so the support of everyone will be appreciated. COME ON OUT!! ENJOY THE FUN AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE. TASTE THE FOOD. A k ÿc A A A New Books at the Library Adult Non-Fiction The Well Dressed Bear, Ten Original Designs by Geraldine Thistlehwaite; Natural Childbirth, The Eastern Way by Wataru Ohashi. Adult Fiction SCHOOL TRIP Join our group of 10 students and 7 adults for our final European Tour -London-Paris-Rome-Sorrento-Cairo-Pompei -Leaving April 8, returning April 20th,1998. -Applications must be in by Sept. 20/97 for rati reduction. Shadows at Dawn by Sheila Holland; Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly; No Night is Too Long by Barbara Vine; The Children of Men by P.D. James; The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene; Death Notes by Ruth Rendell. Juvenile Non-Fiction Pencils & Paper Games and Puzzles by Gyles Brandreth; Teacher Jokes by Viki Woodworth; Last Leaf First Snowflake to Fall by Leo Yerxa (Mr. Christie’s Book Award for Best Canadian Children’s Book) Juvenile Fiction Jessica's Secret Diary by Kate William; Oliver Twist (Adapted from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson)The Three Musketeers(Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas) Juvenile Books on Tape The Hostage by Theodore Taylor (the book that inspired the movie Free Willy); Flight #116 is Down by Caroline B. Cooney (this writer has won numerous awards for her young adult books). Children's Fiction Teddy (Baby's Friend Series one to three years); Ice is Where? by Carol Greene; If I were an Ant by Amy Moses; The Hungry Billy Goat by Rita Milios; Pajama Walking by Vicki Kimmel Artis; Mother Halverson's New Cat by Jim Aylesworth. VIDEOS Silas Marner by George Eliot; Star Trek, The Final Frontier; Star Trek, The Undiscovered Country. *Pre-SchooI Story Hour* *Don't forget that Pre-School Story Hour with Joan Bly begins Wednesday, September 10th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. ****** -Chaperoned by Bob & Maureen Rasmussen -For more details call 758-3442 -We have a treasure hunt set up for London and Canterbury. ****** Tne Monumenf Professionals S.nce ! 92'1 Talk to your Authorized Remco Memorial Counsellor and explore the possibilities. K XX ith our advanced technology, Remco can create any shape in stone, W beautifully and affordably. ■ That means you can f commemorate your loved one with a unique memorial that reflects their personality, lifestyle, vocation .. . even hobbies. Heather Thompson ■ 758-6386 REMCO ——■—- reasured. memories of a lifetime . . . shaped in stone forever. > AN OPEN HOUSE TO HONOR ESTHER TOOMER ON HER 80TH BIRTHDAY WILL BE HELD David Alexander "Alex" is happy to announce his arriväl! He was born September 4, 1997 7 lb 5 oz. - 20" long A brother for James a son for David & Serena Fletcher. Grandson for Glenn & Charlotte Fletcher & Gordon & Paula McCowan Great grandson for Nyal & Freda Fletcher AT THE SENIORS' CENTER ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH FROM 2 P.M. TO 5 P.M. EVERYONE WELCOME NO GIFTS PLEASE THANK YOU We would like to say Thank You to the firemen, neighbors & friends who helped with our fire. Mike & Susan Loose. Thanks to all who have sent condolences on the passing of our grandson We really appreciate, your concern. L.B. & Mary Tanner ****** FOOTHILLS APPLIANCE _ SERVICE/®^ Service Owner Operator: Art Heninger formerly of Magrath now living in Cardston -We repair all major appliances. -We have good rebuilt appliances in stock, sold with guarantee Will come to Magrath weekly or whenever needed 653-1919 We wish to express our heartfelt THANKS for the love and support of family and many friends who made our wedding day so very wonderful. We do appreciate all of you. Scott & Ani Murray Blair & Ann Murray. ****** Congratulations to Karen Alston on winning her age category in the 7th Annual Peter Kooy 10K Road Race in Lethbridge this past week. Commercial & Resi denti a! ga Ä rs Alarm Systems Canadian Security Systems 126 Harker Ave.E. Magrath Locksmith: rekeying, Deadbolts, çatoç ROSS MCORE 758-3945 ORDER YOUR APPLES NOW! DAHL'S FRUITS Macs Prices unknown - call for info Spartans Prices unknown Golden Delicious $18/38# Red Delicious $18/38# Granny Smith $20/38# Johnny Golds $18/38# Orders must be in by Sept. 30th Will be delivered Oct. 9th Fresh orchard apples from B.C. and Washington Call Kathy at: 758-3039. st "Big Garage Sale" Every Sat.8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 33 South - 1 St. West anything & everything, ****** Multi-Family Garage Sale Sat. Sept. 139 - 1 p.m. Beautiful Bill Harris Home 27N - 1st A St. East. ****** Garage Sale Saturday Sept. 13th from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 183 - 1 St N.E. 1 block East of the Hospital ****** Shirley's Homemades Are once more set up for our on going freezer sale. We have a variety of bread, buns and sweet buns located in our carport at 169 East Harker Ave. (behind the Tanner 4 plex) Dinner, bunwich, hamburger, hot dog & hoagie buns are $l/pk. Sweet buns in pkgs of 12 are $1.50 each, sweet buns in pkgs of 6 are .75. Dinner & hot dog 6's are .50 each, and bread is .75 per loaf. Available anytime - Help yourself! Pay at the bakery, 758-3180 or 758-6488 & TOWN - CITY PROPERTIES FARMS - ACREAGES JOHNNY PANCZAK PHONE/FAX 403 - 758-6265 MAGRATH, AB. TOK UO BERNIE SCHMID REALTY LTD. 3.95 acres in Magrath 1104 sq. ft. bi-level home, 24' x 34' double car garage, 32' x 84' barn, (60' insulated) well fenced, nice grass, well taken care of. Price $139,900 401 - 43 St. South Lethbridge .89 acre, two titles, nice 1573 sq. ft home 20' x 40' garage, 20' x 48' shed zoned residential. Price $179,900 4.2 acres on Shanks Lake near Del Bonita, lots of trees $45,900 Single wide mobile home in Magrath rental park. 10' x 40' addition, 8' x 25' roofed deck. $15,900 Nice starter home on main street Magrath lots of renovations $53,900 2.5 acres with older home and small barn in South West Magrath $46,900. ■ Advice to those nearing mid­dle age: Keep an open mind and a closed refrigerator. ■ The toughest stitch on a gar­ment today is the one that affix­es the price tag.The residents of the Magrath Hospital will be hosting their 2nd annual Baby Crawl Contest on Friday, September 26, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. esi on The deadline for entries is Monday, September 22,1997. There is a small fee of $3.00 per entrant that goes towards the Resident Council to help firnd special entertainment and outings All entrants will receive a prize, therefore space is limited and no late entries will be accepted. Baby Crawl Contest Name of child .................. ................... _ .. _ Name of parent ........................................ Address ............................................ Phone # .......................................... ..................... Age group (please circle) under 10 months old 10 months -12 months old over 13 months old A fun baby judging contest will also take place with the residents choosing their favorites m selected categories. “y ^uestl°ns Please contact Karen Fillmore at the Magrath Hospital, Therapeutic Recreation dept or call 758-3371. Entry form/fee may be dropped off at the hospital front desk. The Magrath Handibus wished to thank all those who participated in our recent Charity Golf Tournament. Thanks to all those who sponsored a hole, those who made cash donations or gave prizes and all those who worked as volunteers to make the fund raiser a success. Only 29 golfers took part, which was somewhat of a disappointment due to the fact that die Handibus Service is much needed in this area and fund raising is it's lifeline. Those who participated enjoyed a 3 person Texas Scramble, followed by a delicious roast beef dinner and homemade apple pie. Prizes were awarded by Tom Alston (Tournament organizer) Thanks to all. ****** M.T.M. GARBAGE DISPOSAL Dependable! Reliable! Pick-up every Saturday Only $7.0« per utonih takes all the worry out of trash disposal. GIVE US A CALL TODAY 758-3463 CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: TUESDAY 12 NOON PHONE 758-6377 Less than 30 words—$1.50 Small ad (2.5"X 3.5”)-$6.50 1/4, page--------------------$8.50 1/3 page--------------------$9.50 1/2 page----------------—$15.00 Full Page-—Copy Ready—$30.00 Full Page-—We do---------$45.00 Flyer insertion (your paper) Lost- double strand of pearls Winnie Ehlert 758-3182. ****** Found-1 chocolate point Siamese female kitten, loving, tame, if rightful owner is not found-will give to a loving home. To claim or if you have such a home, call 758-3079. ****** Found-”U of L” Copy Card near the burning pit at the dump-Contact 758-3132. ****** Wanted:Used Satellite Dish with receiver (blue board) Call Paul Wolsey @ 758-6593 ****** Looking for a pool table, call if you have one in good cond. 758-6733. ****** Wanted: Used 30-06. Call Wade Alston at 758-6729. ****** Wanted to buy-used hockey equipment for 2 boys - aged 10 & 14. Please contact Karen @ 758-6069 (evenings) ****** Boy 15, girl 16- looking for part time work to earn money for School spirit band. Willing to do any job. Call 758-6091. 9-10 : ****** Need-old shed to use as winter shelter for horse. Call Allan Miller @ 758-6804.9-17 ****** For sale: quart sealers. Call 758-3456. 9-10 ****** Save money on rental - For sale Con Trombone in excellent condition 758-3701. 9-10 ****** For sale: G.E. electric dryer $100.00; traditional style floral couch & chair, excellent cond. $400.00. Phone 758-3993. 9-10. ****** For sale: 150 ton barley & wild oat, green feed. $70/ton in field. Phone 653-2594. 9-10 ****** For sale: full sized 1/2 ton topper, white molded-vented $200. Phone 758-6380. ****** One Tandem horse trailer $1,000 o.b.o. Call 758-3137. ****** *86 Ford Eddie Bauer Bronco, fully loaded, new engine & more. Excellent shape, must see, asking $6,200. Call 758-3759. ****** 1993 Pontiac Sunbird-4 door, a/c, remote start, 42,000 km, call 758-3623. 9-10 ****** Violin lessons starting this fall - ability to read music not necessary. For more info call 758-3832. 9-10. ****** To be moved 12’ x 60’ mobile home with gas stove $6500 o.b.o. Call 758-3192. ****** JEANIE’S HAIR FASHION 136S - 1ST 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 everthing from chairs to tractors Please call me for all your Welding needs "B” pressure qualified. 758-6427 ****** Will do general Bobcat work. Phone 758-3278. 9.24Maintenance, Repair, Home Improvements. Call Robert @ 758-6212. ****** Every Thurs evening 2-4 p.m. & 6 - 8 p.m. there will be a Tupperware Open House 37 East - l_Ave. North. Feel free to call anytime @ 758-6058. New Hours for the Bottle Depot Mon, Wed, Fri, 2 - 5 p.m. Closed Tues, Thurs Sunday Open Sat - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. *tetra packs & juice boxes are now refundable. ****** Window Washers Inc. For "streak-free clean" outside windows. Call us: -friendly, honest, dependable -reasonable rates, aver. $25 -satisfaction guaranteed Please call Tom for an appointment today! 758-6158. 9-10. ****** For all your Fall plowing & rototilling needs. Call Mike Harker 758-6664. 11-26 ****** Magrath Market Place Main Street Every Sat 8 am - 1 p.m. Interested in having a table for selling pottery, crafts etc.To book a table for $10.00. Call 758-3876 or 758-3183 ****** U SEW SPECIAL Are you still letting that mending pile up. Are you too busy to make those cute outfits for you or your children. Anything that can be done on a sewing machine-1 can do , it for you. Marilyn 758-3032.9-24. FOR RENT Commercial space Available in Magrath Call 758-3876. Vic’s limericks ---- --------— A medical problem be cannot sumnount. He sees good food in any amount And it seems moisture does dram To his lips from his brain, . And then calories he just cannot count. House for Sale 900 sq; ft 3 bedrooms (no basement) new flooring in kitchen/ living room/bathroom 4 appliances incL asking $29,900 Cafi 758-6757 (Lybberts) to see. 9-17 ****** For sale Home in Spring Coulee 2650 sq. ft split level many new renovations, treed lot Also for sale 2439 sq. ft shop, insulated-heated with large overhead door has parts room & office. WiU sett separate or together. For more details phone Dexter Wilde @ 758-6678. MAYBE we should get ¡¡HHfrlg-Y the O-H-W-i-Y C-H-WJ For JUNIOR'S l-K-T-W-O MEAT SPECIALS SEPTEMBER 8 - 13 Chuck Blade Roast $1.88/lb $4.14/kg 1 Stewing Beef $2.28/lb $5.03/kg Pork Loin Chops (Rib & Tenderloin) $2.48/lb $5.47/kg Western Family Sliced Cooked Ham 375g $3.68 each Western Family Regular Wieners 450g $1.68 each Western Family Sliced Cooked Meats- bologna, macaroni & cheese, garlic bologna, mock chicken 175g .98 each Burns Bacon 500g $3.68 each Bologna 500g $2.98 each Burns Ezee Sub Sauce 350 ml $3.69 each Burns Ezee Sub Packs 250-375g $3.69 each Chinook Bus Tours Spruce Meadows Tournament (Horse Jumping) Friday, September 12th $20.00 per person Plan to join us. Contact: 653-4404. ’1 ****** NOTICE To whoever removed or knows who removed shrubs at the Magrath Seminay building on the long weekend. Back to School contest at Alberta Treasury Branch (Magrath) Rules: Open a new JUVE ACCOUNT with a $10.00 deposit or make a $5.00 deposit to an existing JUVE Account and you will receive an entry form for the following prizes. Prizes 1st place - ATB Sports Bag 2nd place - JUVE Back Pack 3rd place - JUVE Sports Bag Contest deadline is September 19, 1997 ****** Please call Wayae at the PM Group 327-0481. (Welling) What I spent I had; What I kept I lost; What I gave I have. Old Epitaph ****** "For all your construction, roofing and siding estimates KEN JENSEN 758-3669 MAGRATH ALBERTA Carpentry MORE GROCERY SPECIALS SEPTEMBER 15-20 Kraft Salad Dressing 250 ml $1.78 each Hunt's Tomato Paste 156 ml .58 each Hunt's Pasta Sauce 680 ml $1.88 each Purina Cat Chow 8 kg $17.98 each Fancy Feast Cat Food 85g 2 for .88 Kleenex Ultra Soft Bathroom Tissue 12 pk $4.48 each Ultra Cheer U hurl q>/.nyoo e„a__ciu- Dishwasher All 1.8 kg $3.48 each Sunny Delight Punch 1.89 liter $1.98 each Imperial Margarine 1.36 kg $3.48 each Imperial Soft Margarine 3 1b $3.48 each Carnation Tater Gems 750g $1.48 each Pillsbury Pizza 4 pk $2.98 each Tenderflake Pie Shells $2.99 each Colgate Toothpaste 75 ml .98 each Apartment Vacancy at the new 4-plex (Evergreen Manor) Due to a recent cancellation the new 4-plex (by the Diamond Willow Terrace) has an apartment for rent available October 1st. Each unit includes 960 sq. ft. - 2 bedrooms, laundry room with washer & dryer, also included are fridge & stove, private entrance with intercom and more. Seniors preferred. No pets. No smoking inside. Rent is $550.00. For more details contact: Wes Balderson @ 758-6380 ****** PRODUCE SPECIALS SEPTEMBER 8 - 13 Bananas .48/lb $1.06/kg Kiwi Fruit 4 for .98 McIntosh Apple (mini pack) 12 1b $5.98 -• Broccoli .68/lb $1.50/kg Russett Potatoes 20 lb $3.88 Strawberries $2.98/lb $6.57/kg Honeydew Melons .79/lb $1.74/kg SENIORS NEWS We will be having Wednesday suppers tonight September the 10th and the 17th. Then the Potluck dinner will be held on Friday, September 26th. These will all be at 5 p.m. in the Seniors' Centre. ♦Memberships, & cleaning fees are now due at $10.00 each for 1997. Bookings for the Senior's Centre should be made through Joe or Lois Czech 758-6308. The Seniors will be charging $75.00 as rental on the building. ♦Seniors and our Friends: We need your help to supply baking and craft items for our Carnival on Friday, September 12th. We also need your old or unused things for the White Elephant Table and small toys or jewelry for the fishpond. Please help us to make this year's Carnival as successful as past one. . 7 , ****** Bingo-Bingo-Bingo-Bingo-Bingo-Bingo Next Bingo is tomorrow Thur, nite September 11th at the Senior's Centre. Doors open @ 6:30. Bingo @ 7 pm. All Welcome!!! Any men in the community who would like to play in our Annual Men's Alumni Basketball League, please call 758-3329 and leave your name. Games will be September 18 - October 30th on Thursday nights only at the School. Entry fee is $10.00. ****** In Your Town’ MOBILE DENTURE CLINIC GEORGE TORRE-ALBA 327-2121 SAfOLSEY'S V WORKS Renovation A Handyman Services "Need it done — Call Scotty ****** sconwoiSEÏ 758-3992 HOME HARDWARE ’’HOME OF THE HANDY MAN” ’’BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS” *HOME HARDWARE FALL TULIP BULBS HAVE COME IN!! 50 PACK ASSORTED COLORS WERE $15.49, NOW SALE PRICED AT $9.97. *24” POLY RAKE - REGULAR $9.99 ON SALE FOR $7.97. *NOW IS THE TIME FOR FALL WEED & FEED. ♦PHILIPS STANDARD LIGHT BULBS (60 OR 100 WATT) 2 PER PACK ARE REGULAR .59, WE NOW HAVE THEM ON SALE - 2 PACKS OF TWO FOR .99. *WD-40 7.5 OZ BONUS CAN, ritt'1 ci io SLAT I? PRTCF ‘LORETTA SALT 26 OZ. REG .79 EACH, NOW ON SPECIAL 2 FOR $1.00. ‘LORETTA PEPPER, REGULAR $4.49 FOR 300G, ON SPECIAL FOR $3.00. *WE STOCK FOUR SIZES OF DEEP FREEZERS. SO DROP IN AND CHECK US OUT IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A FREEZER HOME, AUTO OR COTTAGE KFVC EXPERTLY CUT ____ ¡GROCERY SPECIALS SEPTEMBER 8 - 13 Western Family Bread .89 each Dairyland Sour Cream 250 ml .98 each Dairyland Fat Free Sour Cream 250 ml .98 each Campbell Chunky Soup 540 ml $1.98 each Lipton Nutri Soup Chicken Noodle, Onion, Chicken Noodle, 33% more Noodles 4 pk $2.48 each Squirrel Peanut Butter 500g $2.98 each Bye the Sea Chunk Light Tuna 170g $1.18 each Maple Leaf Flakes of Ham, Chicken, Turkey 184g $1.48 each Libby's Red Kidney Beans 398 ml .78 each Libby's Beans 398 ml .78 each Libby's or Heinz Pastas 398 ml .88 each Bakers Chocolate Chips 300g $1.88 each Delmonte Fruit Cups 4 pk $2.78 each Sunrype Hi-5 Juice 1 liter .98«ach Sunrype Okanagan Blend Apple Drink 1 liter .88 each Sunrype Okanagan Blend Orange Drink 1 liter .88 each Sunrype Hi-5 Juices 3 pk .98 each Sunrype Juices 3 pk $1.18 each Christie Rilz Crackers 250g $2.28 each Peek Frean Cookies 400g $2.98 each Duncan Hines Cake Mix 515g $1.48 each Duncan Hines Frosting 450g $1.78 each Robin Hood Flour 10 kg $6.98 each Kelloggs Raisin Bran 475g $2.98 each Kelloggs Pop Tarts 300g $1.98 eac