Regional Park Road Now Known As Terry Puhl Drive by Jason G
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Plans that won’t hold you back! SHAREMORE Canada-wide calling, text and data $ plans starting at 55/mo. THE MELVILLE @MelvilleAdvance $1.50 PER COPY Friday, GST INCLUDED July 20, 2018 Vol. 92 No. 31 Agreement # 40011922 PROUDLY SERVING MELVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1929 • WWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CA • 1-306-728-5448 Regional park road now known as Terry Puhl Drive By Jason G. Antonio “Baseball is a beautiful game. It’s Advance Reporter a team atmosphere,” added Puhl, who Retired Major League Baseball all- attended both École St. Henry’s schools star Terry Puhl has his name in the and Melville Comprehensive. Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Players with the WMBL Melville Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Millionaires — some from Houston Texas Baseball Hall of Fame, and now themselves — were also in attendance. his name also adorns a road leading Puhl, the head coach of the University into the regional park. of Houston Victoria baseball team, The baseball community in Melville noted it’s fun to watch players develop and friends of the Puhl family gath- from freshmen to seniors. ered at the entrance to the regional Many people are pulling for the Mils park on July 13 for the unveiling of the to succeed, he continued, and encour- street sign for Terry Puhl Drive. Puhl, aged the players to enjoy Melville since, a former Melville resident, played with for some, it’s part of their path to some- the Houston Astros for 14 of his 15 big thing bigger that could take them else- league seasons. where in life. Some players with whom Puhl “Keep on knocking on the door until played include Craig Reynolds, Nolan all the doors shut. That’s what we do,” Ryan, Joe Morgan, Don Sutton and said Puhl. Craig Biggio, while Yogi Berra was a The retired Astros all-star com- team coach. mended the players for coming to Can- Many people in attendance wore ada to play summer ball and leaving throwback Astros uniforms with Puhl’s behind friends and family. He pointed name and number 21. July 12 was 41 out it’s not about the team’s record, years exactly to when he played his but about getting better at playing the first pro game. game — which means playing often. “This is truly a great honour to have Puhl thanked many of his former such a remembrance of what a big part minor ball teammates who were in of my life was over (at the regional park attendance. He pointed to his wife, ball diamonds),” Puhl said during the Jackie, for single-handedly raising their ceremony. three kids while he played professional He believed the sign also represents ball. She helped smooth over many of the all the players with whom he played in difficulties they faced. Melville as a youth, since together, they “And I found her in Melville,” he won four provincial championships, a laughed. Western Canadian bantam champi- Puhl noted in 1993, he and Garnet Terry Puhl, a former Melville resident and retired Major League Baseball player, speaks during a onship title and a Canadian midget Keller helped build the Terry Puhl ceremony on July 13 that saw the road leading into the regional park named Terry Puhl Drive. Puhl championship title. Continued on Page 9 played for the Houston Astros for 14 years. Photo by Jason G. Antonio Police hunting for suspect who allegedly kidnapped area woman By Jason G. Antonio woman then drove away and immediately called the Riot and Defense written in white on the front. Advance Reporter Regina Police Service. The handgun used in the incident was not related Police agencies from Melville, Yorkton and Re- The incident happened south along Highway 10, to the theft of other handguns and rifles from a rural gina are attempting to find the alleged kidnapper of but to protect the victim’s privacy, little else can be property near Melville. an adult woman from her home on a rural property said about the location, said Melville Staff Sgt. Jeff Several police units are working on the investiga- south of Melville. Comeau in an email. The victim and the alleged kid- tion, including the Regina Police Service, the Yorkton Melville RCMP responded to a complaint at 4:05 napper did not know each other. RCMP Forensic Identification Services and General p.m. of a reported kidnapping that occurred at 1:30 “These types of incidents are always concerning to Investigation Services, and Melville RCMP. p.m. on July 12, said RCMP in a news release. A us and we give them the utmost attention,” he said. The investigation is active and ongoing and spe- woman was home alone when a man entered the resi- “The victim was not physically harmed during the cific investigative techniques or methods cannot be dence armed with a firearm that had been reportedly incident. As is standard protocol for such incidents, a discussed, said Comeau. He also couldn’t provide any stolen from that residence. referral was made to Victim Services and assistance more details since it is an ongoing investigation. The man demanded to be driven to Regina and will be provided if required.” Anyone with information about this incident is the woman complied. Once in Regina, the male de- The suspect is described as an Aboriginal male, asked to call Melville RCMP at 306-728-1700, the manded to be taken to a residence. The man exited about 5-foot, 10 inches, with a slim build. He was Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500, or Saskatch- the car when they arrived at the residence. The wearing black pants, a black bunnyhug with Regina ewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). WE WELCOME NEW CUSTOMERS! ֈ ֈ ,'8-+,;!&=-$'32!££@3<8ধ8'!2&1'$,!2-$!£2''&9R ֈֈ ֈ R auto service NO JOB TOO MORE THAN JUST TIRES BIG OR SMALL! - '8ধ)'&-+,;',-$£' 296'$ধ32;!ধ32 f '!=@8<$0!2&8!-£'8 296'$ধ32;!ধ32 FREE TIRE f8<$0!2&8!-£'8'6!-8'2;'8 STORAGE 280 Service Road N., Melville f,''££-+21'2;9 (with purchase 3(ধ8'9m - Oil changes, Brakes, Shocks Tune-ups and more! 306-728-4002 The Melville Advance 2 July 20, 2018 www.grasslandsnews.ca Residents have a right to bring forward concerns, says councillor By Jason G. Antonio Wilson was concerned that admin- Advance Reporter istration was taking equipment for re- Residents have every right to bring pairs back to where it was bought, even their concerns to city council — whether thought that didn’t guarantee the best verbally or in written form — espe- or lowest price. He noted a set of tires cially if they are questioning municipal could cost up to $1,200. policies, says one city councillor. All tire purchases go to businesses “I welcome taxpayers and business that specifically sell those items, while owners to want to talk to council. We transmission problems go to Wholesale don’t see enough of it,” said Coun. Ron Transmissions, said Fahlman. Admin- Wilson during the July 16 regular istration attempts to use the specialty council meeting. “I don’t see it wrong services that certain Melville busi- that they want to put this (letter) out. nesses provide. Maybe it will bring some good to every- “Something as far as where we do thing.” buy our tires, it is within our purchas- Eric Sagan, with Westside Consign- ing policy,” he continued. “It is my opin- ment, sent council a letter explaining ion that this is operational and letters that he sold tires to the public works like this shouldn’t be coming to council department in the past, but now those if we are following our policy, and right tire sales go to other businesses. now we are.” He asked council to at least let him Residents should always bring their sell to the city tires and batteries for concerns to council anytime they want, lawn tractors and trucks up to medium said Wilson. size. Meanwhile, tires sales for big Council then approved a motion to trucks and construction vehicles could accept and file Sagan’s letter, while go to other tire operators in Melville. having acting city manager Audrey Councillors Joe Kirwan and Johan Ulmer respond to his letter in writing. van Zyl wondered how the tendering July 3 workshop recommendation process worked when the municipality Council approved the one recommen- purchases tires for its vehicles. dation from its July 3 workshop meet- The public works department puts ing: out a quote within the community when • That administration present Bylaw No. it looks to purchase or repair equip- 14/2018, a bylaw of the Citiy of Melville, ment, explained Andrew Fahlman, to amend zoning bylaw No. 04/2013 by director of public works and planning establishing regulations to allow for can- services. nabis retail outlets and cannabis produc- The department attempts to spread tion facilities, for introduction and first out the work to various businesses, reading at the next regular meeting, and Kids from around Melville draw planets and the sun on the sidewalk in front of the Melville such as allowing the Chevrolet and further, that administration be autho- 3XEOLF/LEUDU\DVSDUWWKHOLEUDU\·VVXPPHUSURJUDPRQ-XO\/DVWZHHN·VWKHPHIRFXVHGRQ Ford dealers to work on the municipal- rized to proceed with the public notice RXWHUVSDFHWKHVRODUV\VWHPDQGDOLHQV 3KRWRFRXUWHV\0HOYLOOH3XEOLF/LEUDU\ ity’s respective truck brands. Other re- process. pairs on issues such as transmissions The next regular meeting is Aug. 7. go to different mechan- ical shops, while quotes are sent out for tire pur- Need Pet Supplies? Parkland College congratulates the students who chases for serviceability recently completed a Heavy Equipment Operator reasons.