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MAGRATH NEWS Published Weekly since 1932 by The Magrath Trading Company 30 cents Education) aggressive approach to improving Alberta ACADEMIC ALL-CANADIAN Student's education. TRAVIS KILLIAN has been named to the -Curriculum is solid although there is still need for Canadian Colleges Athletic Association Academic All improved Math and Science skills Canadian Team. Athletes are named in recognition of their -The annual dropout rate for 14-18 year olds has declined academic excellence while also earning selection to a from 12.4% to 6.3% conference all-star team in their sport. Travis, a Lethbridge -Students completing high school is estimated to have Community College men's Volleyball player, was at the top increased to about 70% from 60% during past 10 years. of the list of athletes chosen. -Exams-students do well all areas; Math needs improvement Travis has maintained a 3.55 grade point average in -The new Science Curriculum is in place the LCC Electronics Engineering Technology Program and -Teachers are asking for more help to meet diverse needs of as well was a first team All-Conference All-Star. Travis students in classrooms finished third overall in ACAC volleyball statistics. -not doing well in meeting needs of Native and Immigrant The Killian Family has just recently moved from children and only slightly better for disabled the Crowsnest Pass to make their home in Magrath, -Stay-in-School projects have been effective (May 1, 1992). Travis and his sisters Derra, Rochelle and -Brightest students finding challenges, to remain motivated. Angela all received their schooling in Crowsnest Pass. -The percentage of students achieving the standard of Travis was involved in Basketball, Volleyball, Track & excellence on achievement tests and diploma exams continue Field, as well as Curling and Hiking. His parents Ferrin and to be high and there are increased numbers eligible for the Joanne Killian owners of THE STORE, tell me that Travis Rutherford Scholarship. has always enjoyed sports and the outdoors. At age 19 he -Partnerships are being built between Schools and chose to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Businesses; involvement of business and professionals Latterday Saints and was caUed to serve in Missouri, USA, -Adopt-a-School Program allows officers to choose a school for two years. and become involved with its programs as much as possible His chosen field of study at the LCC is in -Greater involvement of Students in decision making Electronic Engineering. His future will mainly be involved -PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IS STILL LACKING with computer work; drafting, graphing, and designing circuit boards. During out-of-school hours, you can often "To build a strong future for Alberta's young people, we find him at THE STORE helping fulfil the duties there. need to take a quantum leap forward. And we need to take Life will change for Travis again come July when it now." Jim Dinning he will marry Kendell Morrow, a girl from Lethbridge who is also attending LCC. 'Education is the key to our young people being full We are happy to claim Travis as one of ours and partners in shaping a global future...in shaping our wish him continued success in the future. province's and our nation's future. ...if we want to be able to compete in the world of the future,we need to lay that ALBERTA EDUCATION groundwork now.... MISSION STATEMENT We must all make education our business and excellence in "The best possible education for all Alberta students." education our goal if we are to succeed in putting Alberta's students at the top. Minister of Education, Halvar Jonson recently Excellence for all students is what the vision is all informed the people of Alberta as to how well schools are about....focuses on goals, results and accountability. doing in achieving the goals set out in VISIONS FOR THE (A Vision for the Nineties...a plan of action Sept. 1991) NINETIES; Jim Dinning's (previous Minister of SOFTBALL COMING EVENTS Do you enjoy the game of Softball? DRY GOODS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS If you are 35 years or over and (upstairs) SOCIETY would like to play, give me a call THE SUPER CITIES WALK Merrill Larsen 758-3294 SOUTHMAID WHEN: - Saturday May 29, 1993 CROCHET VOLUNTEERS — are needed CATHOLIC CHURCH NEWS PRIZES **"Meet Our New Priest, Fr, Sogz" COTTON Raise $300= Super Cities Sweatshirt lunch is set for April 18 th with Mass Reg. 3.69 and a Leather Fanny Pak at 11:00am. Lunch will follow in the 20 % OFF Raise $150= Super Cities Sweatshirt Rectory basement. We are once Raise $75 = Super Cities T-Shirt again asking members to bring Come in and DRAW PRIZES squares, cookies, salads, sandwiches Check out our 20" Pro Tour Mountain Bicycle **On April 25 our Mass time will be 1 Year Membership to changed to 9:00am. Your co- FLORAL PRINTS YWCA 604 CLUB operation is required to make this a for Spring To qualify all pledges must be in by smooth change-over. r JULY 17,199 GET INVOLVED!!! CONFERENCE Phone 328- 7027 ALBERTAN'S FOR QUALITY EDUCATION CANVASSING FOR CANCER WHERE: Calgary Convention Centre POLY-COTTON and The Canadian Cancer Society is a WHEN: Saturday May 1,1993 national community based TIME: 8 am- 5pm 100% COTTON organization of volunteers whose SPEAKERS: A nice selection of mission is the eradication of cancer William D. Gairdner Author of "The brights or pastels and the enhancement of the quality of War Against The Family" and "The life of people living with cancer. Trouble With Canada" Priced from Your donation is CRUCIAL. Link Byfield of Alberta Report 7.95 and «P This year alone over 8,000 Albertans Mark Millian- Focus on the Family will be diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Joseph Freedman- Author of Please give what you are able when a "Failing Grades' WEEKEND canvesser calls during April. THEME: Problems in Education and What Parents Can Do to Work on SPECIAL LORRAINE LEISHMAN These Problems. FRIDAY & SAT. ONLY Presents COST: $40.00 After April 15- $45. BROADCLOTH TICKETS: Call Lorraine Balderson SELF-FORGIVENESS 38 colours A Necessary Skill 758-6380 Reg. 3.95 Introduction to Personal Development COMING SOON 20% OFF "One very safe day dedicated to Magrath Hospital Auxiliary Annual learning about how to do this!" Florence Nightengale Luncheon and DATE:--T.B.A. in May Bake Sale MAY 8TH (10am-2pm) MISSIONARY $25.00 for the day (non-refundable) at the Trading Company Hall. Minimum -10 Maximum -25 -- Baking -- Pop Com Balls — Jayrne Gibb Local location T.B.A. — Cake Raffle, Door Prizes and a has been called Call Debb. at 758-6265 Quilt will be drawn for - to serve in the if no answer Call Lorraine TICKETS available from any Arcadia California and leave a message. 320-7573 member as well as at the Magrath A Farewell Service will be held in Trading Co. Hardware Dept. the Magrath 4th Ward Chapel MAGRATH LADIES DONATIONS of Baking would be 11:00 a.m. Sunday April 25, 1993. GOLF CLUB An Open House will be held General Meeting: April 20, 1993 Saturday April 24th 6-8 p.m. at the at 7 p.m. at the Club House. Gibb residence. Register for league sign-up by April Everyone is invited to attend. 23rd. at the Pro Shop. FAMILY HISTORY CENTER SOUTH COUNTRY please ring the bell at the Stake COMMUNITY LADIES WEAR Office Door (west side) ASSOCIATION (Lethbridge) OPEN HOURS: cleaning products using common SNAZZIE BLOUSES ♦Tuesday & Thursday: 1- 9 p.m. household ingredients: Multi-coioured / blue ♦Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ♦ALL PURPOSE CLEANER - melon / royal ♦Sunday: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mix 60 ml (l/4c) White vinegar, long and short sleeved CLOSED May 9 th 60 ml washing soda / 4.5 litres water 42.00 and up Jacquie Bly- Coordinator- 758-3103 ♦LEMON FURNITURE POLISH Mix 250 ml (leup) mineral oil and THANK YOU 5 ml (ltsp) lemon oil. Store in a PANTS I would like to thank all the pump dispenser. Use sparingly to coordinating people who sent me cards and prevent buildup. colours flowers during my stay in the St. ♦CARPET FRESHENER - Melon / Navy Michael's Hospital. Thanks to: my Mix together and store in an airtight Blue Dr. S.J. Davey, Dr.D.West, Dr. container 500 m l(2cups) Baking sizes 8-16 L.Matkin; Nurses Michelle, Donna, Soda, 4 or 5 crumbled Bay Leaves, 50.00 a pair Cindi, and Bematfine; Patients Chris 125 ml (l/2cup) cornstarch and Ell, and Edna; Family; Ruth Hovey; 15 ml (ltbsp) ground cloves. Shake Glenn and Charlotte Fletcher; Freda the mixture onto your carpet, leave ANORAK Fletcher; Janet Elizabeth and Rosa overnight and vacuum the next day. JACKETS Entz. ♦GLASS CLEANER : Mix 1 litre Multi-stripes Then, I'd like to thank all water and 1 litre vinegar. S. M. those who came to call and brought Karen Toohey co-ordinator of South food to me since I came home. Country's 'Green Clean Program' 112.00 It was really appreciated. says, "If everyone picked a flower Arlene Bennett (in a wilderness area) there would be T-SHIRTS ANNOUNCEMENT no flowers left. If everyone changed Solids Richele and to more environmentally friendly White Gordon are cleaning products, things would light Pink pleased to change for the better.” Yellow / Aqua announce the 32.00 safe arrival of SOUTHERN ALBERTA their new baby REGIONAL EMERGENCY brother. SERVICES SOCIETY WEEKEND KOLBY KENNETH LORNE was AUCTION bom on April 6,1993 at 8:10 a.m. Scheduled for June 16th SPECIAL He weighed 6 lbs 7oz and is 19 3/4 " We are still in need of goods Equally proud parents are (new & used) to be donated.