Magrath Store News (December 5, 1991)

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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.MAG RATH TRADING CO STORE NEWS Office 758-3033, Groceries 758-3535, Hardware 758-3065, Upstairs/News 758-6377 Business Hours 8am to 6pm Monday thru Saturday Dec. 5, 1991 LADIES’ ROBES AND DUSTERS Little Boys Christmas Outfits Little Girls Christmas Dresses and Up . . Little Gitl¿' Chti¿tma¿ Vte¿¿e¿ - We have a delight¿ut ¿election o¿ little gitl¿' dte¿¿e¿ Sized ¿torn 3month¿ up to 14 yeat¿ . . . Pticed ¿tom $24.95 to$79.95 with alt kind¿ o¿ S, M, L. We have a beauti¿ut ¿election o¿ Ladie¿’ Robe¿, Vu¿tet¿ and Loungeweat in a wondet¿ul attay o¿ colot¿ and ¿ize¿ ¿tom Smalt to Extta Latge...The ideal Chti¿tma¿ gi¿t ¿ot the ladie¿ on yout gi¿t giving li¿t... Pticed ¿tom $39.95 and Up - Come in now while the ¿election i¿ at it'¿ vety be¿t! Ladie¿ Ready-to-Weat Vepattment - Up¿tait¿ "Why not one¿et¿? That i¿ the one i¿ a gteyhound, why --- ----------------------------------- - 'Ptiendly Advice' on Pa¿hion: whole ¿ectet o¿ a ¿ucce¿¿¿ut appeatance. tty to took, tike a Pekinge¿e?" - Edith Sitwell Little boy¿ 3 piece Velveteen Out¿it¿ ju¿t tight ¿ot tho¿e ¿e¿tive photogtaph¿ and holiday occa¿ion¿ in ¿ize¿ month¿ - 24 month¿, 3 S 3K, al¿o 3/6 month¿ 6 6/9 mo¿. Pticed ¿tom$29.95 and Up d1 «»-m TZty) • \\ y/ \ O®* 1\ Vo you have a teen-age giti on yout ti¿t? We have good ¿election o¿ ¿teep ¿hitt¿ ¿oteen ptinted moti¿¿ - in ¿ize¿ Ju¿t 22.00 The Magrath Zeniths have just hosted their 23rd Annual High School Basketball Invitational Tournament, November 29 &, 30, 1991 with the W R Meyers (Taber) Rebels taking the Championship game 73-63 over the host Zeniths. Third place went to Catholic Central (Lethbridge) Cougars with Winston Churchill (Lethbridge) Bulldogs taking home the Consolation trophy. Saturday night's Championship game saw Mark Tollestrup contribute 23 points, Danny Balderson 15 and Bart Harris 10 for the Zeniths. Darnell Platt 26 points, Randy Oliver 12 and Jared Bly 11 for the Rebels. Named Most Outstanding Player was the Rebel's Darnell Platt. Trophies: Championship to W R Meyers Rebels donated by the Town of Magrath and presented by Deputy Mayor Robert Tanner. Second to the Magrath Zeniths donated by Tanco and presented by L. B. Tanner. Third to Catholic Central Cougars donated by the Magrath Clinic and presented by Dr. Claire Norton. Consolation to Winston Churchill Bulldogs donated by the Magrath Co-Op and presented by Randy Ripley. Receiving the Sportsmanship Trophy was Catholic Central Cougars donated by the Magrath Trading Co. and presented by Wes Balderson. Winners of the Cheerleading Competition held in conjunction with the Tournament were our own Magrath Cheerleaders who were presented a trophy, donated by the Magrath School, by Mrs. Beres. Individual trophies also donated by the School were presented by Trevor Lowry Student Body President. Winner of the Zenith (500) Pot of Gold Raffle sponsored by the Magrath Alumni Association Society was JR Gruninger of Del Bonita. Thank you to all who supported this event and Congratulations to all those who participated. OOOaOQQOCODOOOOQOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQOOOOOQaOQOOOOQOGOOOOOOOOOGOOOOOOOOQOQOOOOOGOOOOOOOOO Seniors Quilting Rates: There has been a change in the prices we charge for quilting quilts. If you furnish the material the prices are as follows: Twin Size .................... $100.00 Double Size .........................$125.00 Queen Size ................... $150.00 King Size ..........................$175.00 Pillow Bolster .................................................................. $25.00 This is just the quilting. If you want a pattern traced on the cost is......$ 15.00 A machine finished edge is $25.00. We do not finish quilts by hand. A crib quilt will cost you$30 if you furnish the material and 50 if we do. If interested, please call: Lora Harker at 758-3126. OOOP9OOS>OOOQ9OOO4»QOOOOOQOOOOOQaOOOOOOCOQCOOOOOOPOOOOOO Magrath Public Library News: Thank you to Lucille Balderson, Forrest and Doreen Balderson for the donation of the book "Married to the Wind" in memory of the late Jean Whitt. It contains beautiful photo­graphy of the prairies. Look for this book on our display shelf. Thanks also to those who have made cash donations to the building fund. #****#♦ Need some little extras to com­plete your Christmas shopping? Why not give library memberships? Our prices are: Family 5.00 Single Adult $2.00 Juvenile and Easy$1.00 We give complimentary book marks with each new card and your card entitles you to take out movies at no extra charge. Have a Merry Holiday and look for a fun new library game in the New Year. Congratulations to Employee of the Month: Evelyn Hillmer from our Hardware Department. Priced from 15.00 & Up... Weekend Special Only... Friday 6th &, Saturday 7th Upstairs - Ladies Wear Dept ONE RACK ONLY - Sizes Childrens 2 - Adults XL SWEATSHIRTS "The place you are in needs you today. ’ -Katherine Logan Hardware Department Get a head start on those post holiday extra pounds - Thigh Toner .....................27.99 OOOOOOQOOÛÜOOOOOOOOOÛOOOOOOOOOOÛOOOOOOÛOOOÛÛÛOOOOOO Miracle Clean ........................ 9.99 Non-toxic, non flamable, biodegradable - Cleans: ovens:baths:sinks:porcelain:fibregalss:showers: ceramic tiles:glass:vinyl: Removes rust from chrome: Kind to Hands: Non acid; no phosphates no animal products - Europe's Finest Cleaner - 500 g (1.1 lbs) - STEAM IRON Saves Time & Money-Fast-Versatile-Easy - The Magic Steam Iron! Burn Free! Scorch Free! Won't melt or shine fabrics! Wrinkles disappear in just seconds! Snap-on comb for fabrics & upholstery-practical K lightweight for travel, automatic shut­off safety feature. Just... 24-95 We have a great selection of STEREO CASSETTE Players and a display Of Christmas -Hardware Department - CASSETTE TAPES If it Sticks! If it Squeaks! Keep things going smoothly 199 ea. Reg. $2.59 BEAUTIFUL White Turkey Platters! Give your dinner table a festive look! Deo,$17.99 Christmas Special... $8.99 WD-40 LUBRICANT Stops squeaks and frees rusted parts 170 gram. Pre-Christmas TOYS A GAMES (except those already advertised in the flyer) Special In these times of rising costs and changing hair styles - keep your cool - Buy Set Mom or Dad a Oster Hair Clipper this Christmas....Reg.$32.99 On Sale for ✓ Wish Friends and Neighbors a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Tear with your donation to the Lion's Christmas Caro. Participating merchants are: The Store, PanTree and the Magrath Trading Company. A long time tradition in town and a good way to serve and wish the ones you associate with season's greetings........ . . FRESH CUT Christmas Trees Our Trees are in and ready for you to choose. Low Prices.. $29.99 HOCKEY NEWS: _ Tadpoles - The Tadpoles (4-5-6 yrs) coached by Ron Yoshihara had their 1st scheduled hockey game on Saturday, November 30th against Cardston. it was a very close game with Cardston coming out on top 7-5. Scoring goals for Magrath were: Sean Stanford -3; Peter Lee -2 and Doug Mehew with 2 assists. Next action for the Tadpoles will be a tournament in Cardston December 7th. -"You should see these little fellas skate!" The Magrath PeeWees are holding a Family Pancake Supper in the Small Gym on Monday, December 9 from 6-8 pm. Cost is$2.50 per person or 12.00 per family. Come on out and support them; make a family night out - Eat supper then take advantage of our great skating and enjoy an evening of Public Skating with the whole family at 7:15. Skating rates apply. ' Atom Hockey: The Magrath Atom team travelled to Picture Butte to a tournament on November 22 &. 23. The team did very very well coming in second place in a 6 team tournie - On Friday night we lost to Raymond 5~3- Scoring was Justin Harker lgOa Darren Balderson 2g0a; Michael Balderson 2g0a; Andy Beres la. Early Saturday morning the team played Picture Butte wining 9-5- Scoring was Justin Harker 5g0a; Darren Balderson lg4a; Wayne Kinder lgOa; Matthew Stanford 3a; Michael Balderson lg4a; Andy Beres 2a; Darius Mandel la; Doug Orr la. Saturday afternoon we beat Lethbridge Dragons 9-4. Scoring was Matthew Stanford 4gla; Michael Balderson 2g; Darren Balderson 2 g; Casey Christense lg2a; Joey Zombor 1 a; Justin Harker la; Wayne Kinder la; Kurtis Robinson la. Thank you to Joey Ripley for doing an excellent job as goalie. Well done guys! A lovey LDS wedding for Traci and Bart was solomized at the Cardston Temple on November 23, 1991. Both families and friends attended making the day very special. A reception was held in their honor at the Seniors Centre from 6-8 pm with close family friends looking after the kitchen and serving refreshments. A wonderful family dinner was served at noon by the DUP who did a great job. Many thanks to everyone who helped in any way. We appreciated you all. Ervin & Dorothy Hovey Bruce &, Judy Parris Bart & Traci Hovey CWL News: Reminders of Adult Christmas Party this Friday at the El Rancho. (Dec 6) Remember to bring your gift for exchange. Service pins will be presented at the supper also. We wish to express our appreciation for the flowers, the food, donations and the many expressions of sympathy shown us at Craig's passing. It's great to live in a community that shows such support. Floyd, Dorothy, Brian, Kevin & Karen Bennett. The Friends of the Library wish to thank all those who donated to their bake sale. Baked goods, crafts, money &. time - all were greatly appreciated. We brought in 401.31 which will go towards the build­ing of a new library. An orange plastic sleigh has found its way to my house. Owner please come and pick it up. It came with a real live dog but he went home without it. Maria Passey- Don't Miss those photo moments .... FUJI FILM-135mm/3 pk Reg. $12.99 Stocking Stutter Special.... General Electric .6 cu tt Uicrowave Oven complete with Inside turntable. Christmas Gltt Giving Special ... For that Calgary Flames Fan on your Christinas list: New "Shaine" Hockey Jacket. Size Men's Large . Steal of a Deal at$100.00. (Reg. $140.00) Call 758-3686 Yard (Clean-Out) Sale -Tanner Building Supplies: Saturday, December 7th -9:00 am till Midnight??? Sewing Kits -$4.89 and Up. . . Del Bonita 4-H Club News: On November 9th, the Del Bonita 4-H Club had their Weigh-in & Monthly Meeting at Jim and Terri Newton's place. After we finished our Weigh­in, we enjoyed a wonderful meal of sloppy-joes provided by the lunch committee. Then we had our monthly meeting. It was decided that we are to have all of our monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. We also decided to have a Christmas skating party at Leonard Morton's place on December 21st at 3:00 pm. like to thank the Newton's for letting us use their farm for our Weigh-in Day. Reporter Jessi Minion OLFA Rotary Cutters in two sizes, two styles $4.98,$14.99 & $20.98 Needle threader/magnifying glass - 80£ Needle Compacts -$1.60 From our KldsWear: Non-Skid Socks For the active Toddler - $3.99 Magrath For Sale: Christmas Dinner? Live Geese$5-00 each. 758-6652 For Sale: Butcher Lambs: 758-3249 (leave a message) e One Size Fits All gloves and mitts 3.95 & Up Infants Toque, Scarf & Mitts in Blue or Pink . . . 9.95 The following recently completed and passed the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education Program Basic Course, receiving their crests and a certificate: Lome McKelvy, Herb McKelvey, Chad Keilet and Trevor Johnson. Instructors: Ray & Bertha Campbell For Sale: Adjustable hospital bed with side rails complete with Sheepskin pad- ($1300 new) Asking$500. Call:758-6343 1 Female Red Heeler/Terrier 3 month Pup to give away. Call: 758-6632 The winner of the Red & White Senior's quilt was Lamar Ashton of Lethbridge with ticket No. 797. Many thanks to all who sold tickets. The Chinook Country Chapter of EAC at 7:30 pm on December 12th at Sue Bly's home. Bring a treat and something to stitch. 758-3608 Q o o o o o o Hospital Annual Bake &. Craft Sale - December 7th from 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. in the hospital lobby. There will be a large variety of crafts for sale. Get your Christmas goodies this week - 'Drive a Little - Save a Lot' and support your local hospital - Proceeds towards for the hospital. much needed equipment encounter that which is brave in peril, constant Give us the strength to to come, that we may be ^in tribulation, temperate in wrath, and in all: ' changes of fortune, and down to the gates of, death, loyal and loving one to another." : -Robert Louis Stevenson-.. ui f The Magrath Rod and Gun Club will be holding it's annual jWjTurkey Shoot from December 2 to December 21 (closed Sundays), ■¿lyiThe Bingo's will be held on December 2nd, 9th and 16th which are Monday evenings from 7 pm. There will be 20 games each night and a turkey prize for each game. Please make an effort to attend and support a local organization. The next meeting of the Rod and Gun Club is on Wednesday, December 18th, at 7:30 pm in the club house. We will be holding elections at this time so please plan on attending. "Christmas Care-A-Van" Many less fortunate families across Southern Alberta are relying on the Salvation Army for food baskets, clothing and toys. It is a relief to see that when times are tough there are still those who are willing to give. Please drop off your items at 'Just For You' Hairstyles, and make someone's Christmas brighter. Deadline for drop-off is Wednesday, December 18th. Please Give Generously - Thank you... Mr and Mrs Gaelynd Pilling are please to announce the marriage of their daughter, Kimberly Joanne to Clark Merrill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Whitehead of Lethbridge. The wedding will take place December 28th in the Alberta Temple and a Calling Reception in their honor will be held that evening from six until eight o'clock at the Magrath Stake Center. All friends and relatives are welcome. 50th Wedding Anniversary - Open House In honour of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, the children of Ken and Verna Newton invite family and friends to an Open House on Saturday, December 28, 1991 from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Carolina Room, El Rancho Hotel, Lethbridge, Alberta. (No gifts, please.) Seniors: On Wednesday, December ltsth we are having a enrisumas Lights Tour. The bus will leave the Seniors' Centre at 5:30 p.m. and will return to the Centre for a social and lunch afterwards. There will be no charge for this outing. Call: Wallace (3207); Doreen (3281); Hazel (3545) or Irene (3456) very soon. Watch for more news of our New Years' on New Years morning. For Sale Eve Party and Breakfast — 3 tartan kilt akirfo d fr» 1A ri. Por Sale - 3 Bedroom House For Sale - 2 car garage(heated). Phone: 758-6840 You are invited to an Open House on December 14th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the home of Monte & Pam Thomson for their son Marc, wno has been called to the Pennsylvania Philadelphia Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His farewell will be the following day, December 15th at 9:00 a.m. in Magrath 2nd Ward. Available December or January; room or room & board for female abstainer. Call Evelyn 758-6897 or ask for Evelyn at 320-1651. Prices effective through Saturday, December 7th Sirloin Tip Roast ................ Pork Sideribs ........................ Burns Sliced Meats (175 g) Campfire Bacon (500 g) . . Burns Burns Sausage Sticks (500 g) Fresh 2 1 Weiners (450 g) 99 49 Lb - 6.59 Kg Lb - 3.28 Kg Ea Ea Ea Ea Kg .... 990 . . . 1.99 . . . 1.99 . . . 2.69 Chicken-Back Attached Legs. . 990 Lb - 2.18 Meat Section - Grocery Department Magrath Trading Company Wanted: New or Used Wooden high chair. Please phone 758-3729 after 5 pm. Attention-Parents of Last Year's Kinder­garten Students: Mrs. Court has snapshots of the following children available 10b each: Adam Heath (2) Amy Mitchell (1 ) Brandalyn Brandham Brandy Passey (2) Chase Dahl (1 ) Craig O’Brien (3) Hayley Cook (1 ) James Perry (1) Kari Chipman (3) Matthew Voth (1) Sandy Bullock (1) Susan Hatch (5) Viki Chatwin (2) their birthdays, tl fast and the Gradui in the Kindergarten for Amanda Koskewich (1) Andrus Cahoon (1) (1) Casey Jo Devers (2) Doug Mehew (4) Emilie Lacey (1) Ivy Godsalve (4) Jessica Schneyder (2) Mandy Harris (1) Milo Scout (2) Shannon Mostowy (1) Tessa Mothersell (2) These are pictures of e Father's Day Break-tion or Closing Ceremonies. Stop by anytime and pick them up as soon as possible. The annual meeting of the Magrath and District Agricultural Society will be held January 6, 1992. There are many activities the Agricultural Society are looking forward to in the coming year. Some of them include Trail Riding, Dressage Lessons, Gymkana, Saddle Club, Fair and Rodeo. Anyone interested in any of these activities or anyone having ideas as to what new areas the Agricultural Society should be involved in please come to this meeting. There will be no December meeting so let's have a good attendance at the January meeting! Employment Opportunity: The Magrath General Hospital requires a Part-Time Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of building maintenance and grounds keeping duties. 'Building B' Operators Certificate an asset. Please pick up an application form at the hospital business office or apply in writing prior to December 9th to: Personnel Department Magrath General Hosp. Box 550 Magrath, Alberta TOK 1J0 Firewood For Sale: 1/2 ton Load delivered for 60.00. Call 381-4577 days or 328-0057 evenings. Motivational Tutoring helps children Think & Teach Themselves. I have some after school openings - Math; Language Arts &. Study Skills. Call 758-6583 - Lorraine Leishman. The Spring Coulee Community Residents Christmas 'Potluck' Supper will be held on Saturday, December 12th at 6 pm. Don't forget -your own plates & utensils and Help Santa - remember his gifts. "If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth writing."-Benjamim Franklin. 'Just For You' Hairstyles 7th Annual Christmas Perm Special: All perms 10% Off! Call or stop by to book your Christmas perm, and be ready for the festive season! Nov. 18 - Dec. 21st. Phone: 758-6350 Elder Brad Robinson has returned from the Brazil, Brazilia Mission. He will be reporting his mission experiences in the Magrath 2nd Ward at 9:00 am on Sunday, December 8th, 1991­General Handyman: Will do painting, papering, carpenter work, drywalling, etc. - inside & outside. Call 758-6443. Notice: George Torre-Alba Denturist will be at the Diamond Willow Lodge on Monday, December 9th, 1991 at 6:00 p.m. Phone 758-3489 for more information or an appointment. Pine Firewood - 80.00 per chord (8'x4'x4') - split, delivered and stacked. Only 20 chords available - Magrath 1st Scouts 758-3166 or 758­3752 to place your orders. I Prices effective through Saturday, December 7th Spartan Apples....................................... 89£/Lb - $1.96/Kg Navel Oranges (4 Lbs) .. ........................... .$2.99 Ea Lettuce....................................................... 3 Lbs/990 - 730 Kg Broccoli .... .................................... 790/Lb - $1.74 Kg Bintje Potatoes (10 Lbs) ....................................$2.69 Ea Produce Section - Grocery Department Magrath Trading Company tei ihristmas Specials, in our Book Section ■ ^siaLSeries. by McConkie (6 Book Set) Featuri History of Grocery Department — _„turinri■ Pmmican ^sslan Rea-Prlce SPECIAL 31” Book Set -'Reg. Price $54.99 SPECIAL 4599 " Prices Effective Through Saturday, Deceirber 7th Alpha Yogurt (175 g).......................................... for w Alpha Light Sour Cream (375 g) .... 1.19 Ea Big Dipper or Good Humour Ice Cream (4 litre) . Ragu Chicken Tonight (650 ml) . . Bicks Pickles (1 litre) . . . Kraft Miracle whip (1 litre) . Western Family Coffee (300 g) . Robin Hood Flour (10 Kg) . . Campbell s Cream Soups (284 ml) Mushroom, Chicken, Broccoli or Celery.. Green Giant Vegetables (398 ml) ........................ , Christie Variety Crackers (250 g) ........................ Libbys Beans (398 ml) ...................................... Ultra Tide or Ultra Oxydol (6 litre) .... Hi-Dri Jumbo Towels (6 pk) ................................ ' Pears Shampoo or Conditioner (350 ml) . . Close-Up Toothpaste (100 ml) ........................ Green Giant Vegetables (750 ml-1 Kg) . . Pillsbury Pizza Pops (500 g) . 4.59 Ea . 2.79 Ea . 2.49 . 3.49 Ea Delsey Bathroom Tissue (12 pk) . . . • * • . . 1.79 Ea . . 5.29 Ea . 2 for 1.49 • 99C Ea . 1.99 Ea • 890 Ea . 8.99 Ea . 4.69 Ea . 3.99 Ea Sports Cards make Excellent Stocking Stuffers for your kids’! ‘ Upperdeck Football Cards ..........................................$1.59 Pkg UiFn nprriprk Rasp* hall Cardc • • • • ................ $1.59 Pkg Darwin Claire Bennett of Coalhurst passed away on Sunday, November 24, 1991 at the age of 35 years. Darwin is survived by his parents, Kay and Dorothy Bennett of Magrath; his children: Jeffrey, Amy and Rennaye of Coaldale and three sisters; Cheryl Kay (Jim) Chudleigh of Calgary, Deborah Anne (Don) Reneau of Australia, and Gayle Marie (Pierre) Maasakkers of Magrath and his ex-wife Wendy Godionton Bennett. Funeral services were held in Magrath on Thursday, November 28, 1991 with Bishop Conway Brewerton officiating. Organist - Alma Davies * Memorial Book - Jack & Maxine Bridge and Ken & Eva Marie Harker Flowers - Relief Society Family Prayer - Deraid Miller The Opening Hymn a solo by Janice Stone "0 My Father". Invocation - Gordon Simmons Biography - Burns Alston Solo "Beyond the Dunset" by Dan Davies Speaker - Dr. Mark Dahl Remarks - Bishop Conway Brewerton Closing Hymn a solo by L. B. Tanner "At Peace" Benedicton - Jim Godionton Pallbearers: Robert Parkins, Terry Don Anderson, Jason Anderson, Craig Nelson, Danny Nelson and Corwyn Miller I