Scout Awards Night The town of Magrath and sur­ rounding communities have 17 new Chief Scouts and 5 new Queen Ventures who completed their requirements in the year 2003. They all have fulfilled numer­ ous responsibilities, done an amazing amount of badge work and have kept record of what they have accomplished! They all have parents and scout leaders who have encouraged, supported and helped along the way. Some of their major accomplish­ ments are: completing the World Conservation badge which involves a major project with the environment; 50 hours of community service given and recorded; and a 21 hour Standard First Scouts honouredfor their achievements. Front: (l-r) Jimmy Stringam, Mitch Maxwell, Aid course. Robert Clifton, Jordan Anderson, Josh Nemeth, John Gruninger, Jordan Zaugg. Middle: Gregg Bums Alston, the Assistant Area Karren, Shawn Perry, Ethan Lauscher, Carson Dahl, Joel Hill, Garrett Jackson. Brandon Jones, JeffHenry. Back: Travis Morton, John Leishman, David Gurney, Kurt Fisher, Matt Rolfson, Commissioner for Scouts Canada, acted Riley Meldrum, Brant Tidmarsh. as Master of Ceremonies for the Magrath area scout banquet held here on November, 27th. This is the second year for the event in Magrath. The boys who have achieved Chief Scouts, Queen Ventures and the Duty to God Award were honoured. Alston was very pleased with the number of scouts who achieved these awards this year. The boys enter the scouting pro­ gram at the age of 11 and have until they’re 14 (or a few months older) to achieve all the requirements for Chief The recipients of the Scouts Canada - Queen Venture Award. (L-R): TravisMorton, John Leishman, David Gurney, Matt Rolfson (also received The Duty to God Award), Brant Tidmarsh Scout. For the Queen Venture award, they are encouraged to achieve it by the time they are 16 although technically they Scout Service Recognized have until they’re 19. Welling catered the banquet for the scouts being hon­ Every year at oured, their parents, leaders, MLA Broyce Jacobs and his wife the Scout Awards and representatives from Scouts Canada, one travelling from banquet, a long Calgary and one from Lethbridge. time scouter in Besides their certificates, the Chief Scouts were present­ the community is ed with a laser engraved pocket knife, and the Queen Ventures honoured. This received a light weight head lamp. There was one Duty To God year two long time Award which was achieved by Matthew Rolfson. scout leaders “These boys give you hope for the future,” says Alston. were chosen. B.J. “They are great kids; you wouldn’t find any better anywhere.” Rasmussen was recognized for 23 years of service. Not Alston believes, “You have to be different to make a difference only was he a scout leader here but also when he lived in in the world and these boys are different. They’re standing out, New Zealand. Also, Harold Birch of Welling was hon­ they’re doing difficult things at a difficult age. They are very oured for 40 years of service. He passed away this past impressive!” ♦ spring, but his wife Alice was present to receive the award. The men who serve as leaders in the scouting program give a tremendous amount of their own time and this is much appreciated. ♦ Public Meeting To discuss the Invites applications for the position of: OVER-POPULATION OF DEER TEACHER In and Around Magrath (Language Arts) at Interested Residents are invited to attend a CARDSTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL presentation and discussion with (Competition No. CJHS-11-2003-TCHR) Alberta Fish & Wildlife Officers. POSITION: Full-time temporary for 1 year. Solutions will be proposed. Commences Mid-January 2004. 7:00 PM Thursday, December 4, 2003 Please forward letter of application and resume to: Magrath Civic Building Dr. Leroy Walker Superintendent of Schools Westwind School Division No. 74 PIONEER IRRIGATION AREA OF CANADA Box 10, 445 Main Street Cardston, Alberta TOK 0K0 - FAX: (403) 653-4641 or email to: Published weekly on Wednesdays by Keyline Communications [email protected] Box 179, Magrath, AB TOK 1J0 Ph: 758-6911 • Fx: 758-3661 email [email protected] Ad deadline is Friday at 5pm and may be dropped off at the Magrath Applications to be received no later than: Pharmacy or at Keyline Communications’ office at 14 Centennial Place, NOON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2003 Duane & Carma Thomson’s home. Movie Credits Obituaries j WILLIAM MAX BOURNE passed away Wednesday, November 26,2003 in Great Falls, Montana from complications following Include Local Name surgery. He leaves behind his wife Marjorie of Cutbank, a When you go to see the movie “Good Boy” (now daughter and two sons, his mother Evelyn Bourne, of Magrath showing at the Movie Mill), be sure to stay until the very as well as 2 sisters and 10 brothers. Services were held in Cut end and don’t blink. Under the credits for the company, Bank at the LDS Church on Tuesday. 11:00 am on December Rainmaker Digital Pictures, the company which made the 2, 2003, with burial the same day at 3:00 pm in the Magrath dogs talk, you will see the name Zane Harker. Zane is the Cemetery. son of George and Celia Harker. He lives in Vancouver, but he likes to visit Magrath. When Celia was asked how her son got into this busi­ BM^Announcement ness, she said he just kind of fell into it. He graduated from the University of Alberta as an English major about 15 years iathan would like to announce ago. He moved to Vancouver after graduation, began working the arrival of his little sister. in commercial art and eventually got hooked up with this Katelyn Ardath Woolley company that does computerized special effects. ♦ November 30,2003;9lbs.7oz. Proud Parents: Jeff and Kristi Woolley IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to the construction that is beginning at the Grandparents: post office, we request that between the hours of Glen & Christine Bly 9:15 - 9:30 am & 4:00 - 4:30 pm, Edwin & Wendy Woolley of Edmonton that the public please keep the street directly in front of the main stairs clear of cars to allow the 75 th great-grandchildfor Ardath Bly delivery truck access to the post office. We apologize for any inconvenience. HERE COMES SANTA CIAOSII! Thank You, Canada Post Magnili Rad And Gun dub R® Se Monday Dec. 1,8, 15 7pm at the Seniors Centre 20 games each night EVERYONE WELCOME Stitching MONDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 2003 ® AT THE ARENA We have fabrics: Fleece, Flannel, Cotto’n, 6:30 - 8:15 P.M. Christmas fabrics & much more. Notions for your needs: buttons, elastic, thread, etc. FREE PUBLIC SKATING AND TREATS ♦ FOR KIDS 12 YEARS AND UNDER!!! HOURS: Ides & Wed 10-6 pm; Thur 10-8:30 pm; Fri 10-5:30 pm; Sat 10-2 pm COME JOIN THE FUN!!! Stephanie Humphreys and Donna Thompson 50 North 1A Street East • phone: 758-3234 • *>•■*♦*• ■* ■* Fabric Store Opens in Magrath by Lorri Smart For people who love to sew or those who would like to learn, there is a new business in town meant to fulfill those needs. Stephanie Humphreys and Donna Thompson are business partners in the new fabric store I sewing studio here in Magrath. Located in Stephanie’s home at 50 North 1A Street East, Stitching Dreams is a dream come true for the sponta­ neous seamstress. With fabric and notions readily available right in Magrath, it is easy to get started on those projects without the trip to Lethbridge for supplies. The shop conve­ niently accepts debit, VISA, and Mastercard, as well as cash and is open Tuesday-Saturday during the day with late night shopping Thursday until 8:30 pm. But as Stephanie noted,” If Donna Thompson and Stephanie Humphreys, owner ofStitching Dreams. you’re in the middle of something and need fabric or supplies machine, bring a project in and sew. Stephanie and Donna outside of regular hours, it is the kind of place where you just are available to help with tricky projects or simply give advice, need to call and come over.” The sewing studio is also a great option for people Stephanie and Donna are excited to be in who want to sew gifts away from home (and the fabric business. Both have many years expe­ snoopy family members) or individuals who want rience as seamstresses and Donna has spent a to tackle a project that might require a little assis­ number of years involved directly in fabric sales. tance. Personal machines may also be brought into Currently they offer a respectable variety of fab­ the studio. rics and notions with plans to expand the inven­ Stitching Dreams also offers an alteration tory as the business becomes established. They service, specialized tailoring, and is gearing up for are also prepared to take special orders and are grad dresses and wedding season. Stephanie is very enthusiastic about providing a full service fabric store for anxious to do more designing and specialty garments. She has the community. definitely proven her talent over the last few years as she has In addition to the sales, Stitching Dreams offers sewing sewn many wedding dresses and prom gowns for the commu­ classes and a sewing studio. Currently, there are a number of nity. Stephanie can turn an idea into a dress in a matter of beginners learning to sew in the first session of classes. More days and the convenience of having her here in Magrath for classes will be available in the new year. Classes are offered all the fittings cannot be overstated. for the beginner all the way up to advanced sewing skills.