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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 “ is a beautiful game. It’s Advance Reporter a team atmosphere,” added Puhl, who Retired all- attended both École St. Henry’s schools star Terry Puhl has his name in the and Melville Comprehensive. 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 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-$!£2''&9R  ֈ ֈ ֈ R auto service NO JOB TOO MORE THAN JUST TIRES BIG OR SMALL! -  '8ধ)'&-+,;',-$£' 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. We have what you need course at Standing Buffalo First Nation. “For instance, West- to keep your pets happy and healthy. side Consignment and Sales, they weren’t the Your pet will thank you!! lowest price quote on Retailer for Saskatchewan made tires, as well as they don’t have any stock,” Fahl- man said. “If I do have a blowout or a flat tire, I can’t get it fixed imme- diately. I have a couple days’ downtime before I can get it repaired. “So we do go to other service providers (such as Canadian Tire and OK Tire) in our community for tires.” While council in- tended to receive and file Sagan’s letter, van Zyl thought they owed Sagan an answer and expla- This program is part of a three-year agreement nation to his correspon- with CP Rail and several bands in the Parkland dence. region. Students from seven area First Nations were enrolled. The participants earned several We want to know safety tickets, accredited operator training, and what’s happening employment readiness skills. Send your events to Jennifer

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430 Main St. - P.O. Box 1240, Melville, SK S0A 2P0 • Phone (306) 728-6840 • Fax (306) 728-5911 Website: www.melville.ca Zoning Bylaw Amendment PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Melville intends to adopt a bylaw under Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Coun. Ron Wilson is concerned with the speed near the bridge and elsewhere along Highway 10, Bylaw No. 04/2013 known as the Zoning Bylaw. since the speed limit changes so frequently in such a short span and affects safety. Intention Photo by Jason G. Antonio Proposed Bylaw No. 14/2018 will amend the Zoning Bylaw as follows: 1) Provide defi nitions for “Cannabis”, “Cannabis Production Facility” and “Cannabis Retail Outlet” within Defi nitions - Part 2. Councillor thinks changes needed 2) Provide provisions for Cannabis Retail Outlet within Part 5 – Special Provisions. 3) Add Cannabis Retail Outlet as a permitted use within Zoning Districts Part 6 Schedule F – Central Commercial District (C1) as well as Part 6 Schedule G – Highway to address speeds on Highway 10 Commercial District (C2) 4) Add Cannabis Production Facility as a permitted use within Zoning Districts Part 6 By Jason G. Antonio I am doing 70 (km/h) the last surgeon the com- Schedule H – Industrial District (M). Advance Reporter and people are right up munity had. Reason Coun. Ron Wilson on my bumper honking Basnyat was one of The reason for the bylaw is to establish regulations to provide for cannabis retail would like to see some- their horn,” he said. It’s the founders of Rail City outlets and cannabis production facilities within the City of Melville. thing done to address the also not safe to cross that Industries, the German Public Inspection speed over the bridge, road — especially near Club, the golf club — he The proposed amending Bylaw No. 14/2018 may be inspected at the City Clerk’s Offi ce since it concerns him and the hospital — when was the impetus for the at City Hall, by any person, without payment of any fee, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. other residents who have there is heavy traffic. back 9 — and helped the and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, all holidays excepted. spoken to him. There also needs to . Public Hearing “I take the opportu- be consistency with the Streelasky sent the A Public Hearing to hear any submissions respecting the proposed Bylaw is scheduled nity to drive it as often speed limits since they Basnyat family a condo- for Tuesday, August 7, 2018 during the Regular Meeting of Council of the City of as I can, sometimes twice change so quickly when lence letter. Melville. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers of City Hall, 430 Main Street, a day, just to see what drivers enter and leave Baseball tournament Melville, SK. In the event any person wishes to have written submissions available for is happening with the the community. Wilson Streelasky praised the review by Council members prior to the Council meeting, a copy of the submission speed limit,” Wilson said. would like to see a speed 26th annual minor base- should, in accordance with the City’s Procedure Bylaw, be delivered to the offi ce of the There are many mo- limit of 70 km/h past the ball tournament held City Clerk prior to 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018. torists — including semi Westview turnoff and last weekend, which saw Dated at the City of Melville, in the Province of Saskatchewan this 20th day of July, drivers — who pass past the Highway 47 in- 49 teams from 11 Sas- 2018. through at high speeds, tersection; it can then katchewan communities Audrey Ulmer so he wants to see more increase once motorists participate. He noted the 31-2c Legislative Services Manager/City Clerk safety since there many have left town. tournament promotes it- crossings across that There are many people self as the one of the big- road, beginning at Third who work on the north gest in Canada. Trim Property Trees Avenue/Highway 15 and side of Highway 10 such There road through To all of the residents in The City of Melville, we ending at Queen Street/ as at the golf course, the the regional park was kindly ask that you keep property trees that are Highway 47. hotel, and other places, also renamed Terry Puhl overhanging fence lines, sidewalks, blocking street Wilson expressed his he continued. It is not Drive, he continued. The signs and into alleys trimmed concerns during city safe for those people to regional park is a jewel in up. Having them trimmed council’s July 16 regular cross the road. the community’s crown up to your property line will meeting. “It’s gotta be moni- and park employees do a help reduce damage to City Those concerns can tored. We have to make great job of maintaining equipment and make the sidewalks and streets safer for be brought forward it safe,” Wilson added. If it. all residents. Thank you for during the September the RCMP patrolled that “I had the opportunity complying with this request. police commission meet- road frequently, people to visit out there with ing, said Mayor Walter would know to slow down families coming in and Streelasky. since they would be tick- how they were accom- The Ministry of High- eted. modated,” said Wilson. ways and Infrastruc- Death of former The park was filled to 2018 Park Program ture sets the speed limit Melville doctor overflowing, with peo- on highways since the Dr. Soorya Basnyat ple coming and having a bridge is part of High- died recently in Saan- good time. He heard pos- way 10, said Coun. Joe ich, B.C., Streelasky in- itive comments about the Kirwan. formed council. Basnyat campground and park The municipality has was instrumental in and how many people in- a meeting with the min- helping many organiza- tend to come back. What: A 6 week FREE Park Program for children ages 5 istry on either July 31 or tions in Melville when he The next regular and older. They will participate in sporting games, crafts Aug. 2, Streelasky said. lived here. He also likely meeting is Aug. 7. and visit sites around Melville! Both parties met months When: Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and ago, with two consultants 0LQDUG·V6WHDGIDVW+RPH6DOHV from Saskatoon analyz- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. until Aug. 16. ing the highway’s safety. 7+(+RPH5HQR&RPSDQ\/WG The results of that anal- Where: Kinsmen Park (Corner of Queen Street and 7th ysis will be presented :HZRXOGOLNHWRWKDQNWKHIRONVRI0HOYLOOHDQGVXUURXQGLQJ Ave. West). during the meeting. FRPPXQLWLHVIRU\RXUVXSSRUWRIORFDOFRQWUDFWRUVDQGEXVLQHVV • Register your child with the Park Program Leaders on the fi rst Streelasky added that the speed limit signs 1HZ&RWWDJHVDQG+RPHV1RZ,Q6WRFN day your child attends change quickly along • This is a Drop-in Program, your child is free to come and go as Cell: 306-331-6963 or 306-331-9988 Email: [email protected] Highway 10, from 100 they please. km/ to 80 to 70 to 80 to 100 km/h. For more information contact the After the meeting, Glen Hart, M.L.A.  Wilson explained he is  Recreation Offi ce at 306-728-6860 /DVW0RXQWDLQ7RXFKZRRG  on the bridge either in  the morning or coming  home from work. 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Phone: 306.728.5448 Fax 306.728.4004 Email: [email protected] Class action gravy train By Brian Giesbrecht proven cases of sexual who acknowledged the Senior Fellow abuse within the ranks. schools provided them Frontier Centre Sexual abuse and other an excellent education. for Public Policy forms of true abuse are Former students such as The RCMP is facing unacceptable. But those Tomson Highway, who another billion-dollar choosing policing or the declared that the years class action suit. Initi- military as a career he spent at residential ated by two former offi- should understand that school were some of the cers, it has the potential it will always be a life best of his life, and Phil to reach back decades with some rough edges. Fontaine, who acknowl- and involve tens of thou- If they’re not prepared edged that the schools sands of former officers, for that life, such as the were beneficial to some, civilian employees and fellow sleeping unhappily were eligible. volunteers. The suit al- in the horse trailer, they • The Sixties Scoop leges harassment and should consider a less de- special interest groups bullying. As an example, manding career. copied this procedure al- one officer alleges that As much a concern as most exactly. The result he was made to sleep the trend toward weaker was a payout of another West must stand up for itself in a horse trailer while standards of policing is $1 billion. The only ob- working with the RCMP the recent trend of huge jection voiced was that By Guest Columnist spirit and identity, this what Wall did during his Musical Ride. class action suits aimed the $35,000 or so that Murray Mandryk has been wrapped in the decade on the national At one time, a mas- at taxpayers’ wallets. A each person would re- It is not easy for oth- notion of co-operation stage as Saskatchewan sive lawsuit against the few people make claims ceive — often for being ers in this vast nation and compromise that’s premier. RCMP would have been to start the ball rolling, rescued from an alcoholic to fully understand the always been needed to That’s also what Pre- unthinkable. The RCMP garnering media atten- home — wasn’t enough. problems of its prairie make this land work. It’s mier Scott Moe seems to has a long and honorable tion. With the smell of I’m not being critical of region. equally difficult to hold be doing by again press- history of tough but fair money, people pile on. claimants who actually Generally, it’s seen as together a massive coun- ing at the recent annual law enforcement. The Then, if the group is in prove damages in court. the place you need to get try like this from sea to premiers’ gathering the force made the West favour with the federal They’re entitled to their through to go somewhere sea to sea when the only issue of getting oil off safe for settlement and government, comes an compensation. I’m also else nicer or supposedly bond seems to be our the rail and moving it chased American whis- announcement. It won’t not that critical of the more important. long, cold winters and through pipelines. key traders back over the be necessary for the people who receive the There is some histori- the love of a game played Of course, there are border. claimants to prove their money for nothing: they cal significance to this in on ice that has emerged. many in the East — and RCMP officers I knew damages in court. The likely can use the money. that Canada became the But let us be clear now in the West in B.C. were tough people. They government will pay, My criticism is of a fed- nation that it now is only that this country, was, — all too eager to write had to be, routinely deal- no proof required, the eral government that because the East wanted and still is, driven by off Moe’s concern as more ing with dangerous sit- money coming from the plays fast and loose with to keep British Colum- our symbiotic needs. The of the anti-carbon tax/en- uations such as highly beleaguered taxpayer. the hard-earned money bia and its West Coast East may need our grain vironment agenda. volatile domestic inci- A few examples: of overtaxed taxpayers. port out of the hands of and oil, but we need to Wisely, Moe is fight- dents that can turn ugly • For every student The government’s be- the Americans. Even in get our product to port ing this with reality. He on a dime. Dealing with who attended a residen- haviour is nothing less 1885 it was a mad dash so we can sell it and have noted the recent National angry drunks every day, tial school, abused or than a scandal. to lay as much Canadian reason to exist. Energy Board numbers officers suddenly find not, the federal govern- Brian Giesbrecht is a Pacific track across the Unfortunately, what’s showing that exporting themselves in fast-mov- ment will pay $10,000 retired judge and senior Prairies as possible so also emerged from this crude oil by rail in Can- ing, life-or-death situa- per year for every year fellow with Frontier Cen- that Canada could link relationship is historic ada increased to 193,500 tions where politeness attended. Payment is to tre for Public Policy. to British Columbia. sense of distrust. barrels per day in April and sensitivity are but be made even to those In true Canadian Former premier Brad from March. secondary concerns. Wall touched on it re- What Moe is telling Staff sergeants would ac- War on journalism is offensive cently in a tweet that other premiers at the tually yell at people when reminded us that the Council of the Federa- the situation required. Saskatchewan/ tion (COF) is that this Dear Editor: more than 100 journal- freedom — sadly some- Conduct like that territory was supposed demand for western oil Recently there was ists killed during recent thing that is occurring was not only accepted at to be one giant province isn’t decreasing any time a talk by Peter Greste, wars although more of too often. the time, but expected. called Buffalo before the soon. And the history of best known by most for a concern are those who Journalists are sub- Today it’s considered ha- two provinces entered events such as the disas- his time in an Egyptian were killed deliberately ject to the laws of the rassment and bullying. Confederation in 1905. ter in Lac Mégantic and prison. The talk was on rather than “accidently” land, and although most Are we really going “(Prime Minister Wil- general environmental “The War on Journal- as can easily occur in a countries respect the to require RCMP offi- fred) Laurier was con- risks make the current ism,” a concept that is war zone. The number freedom of the press, cers and drill sergeants cerned about the future opposition to pipelines offensive although the imprisoned is in the hun- there are countries that to abandon the brusque power & influence of in both B.C. and Quebec reality is horrifying. dreds, with one example, imprison them — not for and direct speech and that prov, preferring to illogical. The advent of fake Turkey, having over 50 telling the truth — but conduct that has always split it,” Wall wrote in a In other words, not news and its use and imprisoned journalists. just for asking ques- been considered an ab- recent tweet. “SK & AB only is this bad for the abuse by President Don- The concept war on tions. This is just simply solutely necessary part need to work together nation. It’s bad for their ald Trump and others is journalism is offen- wrong. of the their jobs? Should in the spirit of ‘Buffalo’ own local, self-interests. presented in the media sive, as no such activity Be glad you are read- we sacrifice effectiveness now to defend and ad- It is important west- as being a major concern, should occur in any free ing this in a newspaper for sensitivity and polite- vance our interests.” ern leaders continue to although it is minor com- or reasonable society. that is able and will- ness? Both Canada and make their points and pared to the treatment of A society that cannot ing to tell the truth, the That’s not to say that the West win when it continue to be heard. many journalists around be told the truth will whole truth and nothing flagrant abuses of power puts forward forceful, Really, it’s the only the world. surely, or hopefully, col- but the truth. are acceptable — female well-reasoned argu- way a country like ours A check online using lapse or else suffer the Dennis Fitzgerald, RCMP officers have ments. Generally, that is can work. just Wikipedia lists consequences of a lack of Melbourne, Austalia

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The golf course has even asked for $QXQLGHQWLÀHGPDQGHFLGHGWRWDNHDVWUROOLQWKH Advance Reporter water to be released so it can water the greens. buff through the downtown district of Burlington, Editor’s note: The Melville Advance has declined “We’re going to keep an eye on the levels,” Fahlman Vermont on a recent simmering day. The man wore to sign the City of Melville’s embargo agreement. This VDLG´7KH\·UHDWSHUFHQWIXOOVXSSO\OHYHO DWWKH  nothing but a hat, sneakers, and a lime green means we did not receive any supporting documents Melville reservoir. We keep an eye on that as the heat tote bag. His only reason for his lack of wardrobe for the workshop meeting, which negatively affects our continues. was, “It’s very hot.” Vermont was under a heat ad- ability to provide accurate and informed content. All “We’ll see a lot more consumption in the community visory that day, with the National Weather Service workshop articles are based on what was presented and golf course if the heat keeps up.” SUHGLFWLQJDKHDWLQGH[RIGHJUHHV7KHPDQZKR during the meeting and nothing else. If you are con- Other data usually contained in the monthly water was not charged, said he cerned with the lack of information, contact city coun- distribution report — but not presented — include was doing nothing but cil. the average number of cubic litres of water consumed enjoying himself. It’s A 7KH&LW\RI0HOYLOOHZLOOKDYHWRÀQGDOWHUQDWLYH in a month and a day, comparisons to the previous Yoga practitioners in Strange shelter arrangements for the stray animals it cap- year, and how much the reservoir level increased or Aldergrove, B.C., had World tures, since the business that normally accepts those decreased. some unlikely company animals no longer wants them. Second quarter financial report during recent sessions. (IIHFWLYH -XQH  WKH $QLPDO +HDOWK &HQWUH RI Council received a report of the city’s second quar- Five pigs, a chihua- GENE Melville is no longer accepting the stray animals the WHUÀQDQFLDOV$VRI-XQHWKHPXQLFLSDOLW\·VUHYH- municipality brings to it, explained acting city man hua, and a turkey - QXHVZHUHPRUHWKDQPLOOLRQDQGH[SHQVHVZHUH HAUTA ager Audrey Ulmer. Administration has not yet found more than $3.4 million. wandered between alternative arrangements. mats, with one pig taking a bite out of a mat and oth- 7KHFLW\·VUHYHQXHVLQFUHDVHGSHUFHQWFRPSDUHG In its letter to the city, the Animal Health Centre WRWKHVHFRQGTXDUWHURIZKLOHH[SHQVHVZHUH HUVÁRSSLQJGRZQIRUVRPHEHOO\UXEV'LDQH0DUVK said it needed to focus more on its clientele, Ulmer lower, said Ulmer. The increase is due to more fees co-founder of Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary, says they and charges being collected, plus increased taxation. organized the “piggy yoga” as a fundraiser for the VDLGGXULQJFLW\FRXQFLO·V-XO\ZRUNVKRSPHHWLQJ The business says dealing with the strays was taking Expenses were lower since some projects have not sanctuary, which is facing large veterinary bills for way time from customers bringing their animals for started, been paid for, or completed, Ulmer told the some ill animals. By the way, the pigs were named care. Advance. The municipality is not underspending by a Garth, Bif Naked, Moby, Munro and Wee Willy. The update was part of the May bylaw enforcement drastic amount. A man who had been asked to leave an apartment VWDWLVWLFV$GPLQLVWUDWLRQH[SHFWVWRKDYHWKH-XQHUH- :LWKSHUFHQWRIWKH\HDUFRPSOHWHGZDJHVDQG complex in Boise, Idaho because of bad behaviour port for the Aug. 7 workshop meeting. EHQHÀWVKDYHWRWDOOHGPRUHWKDQPLOOLRQZKLFKLV returned the next day and stabbed nine people, ,Q0D\WKHE\ODZRIÀFHUIRFXVHGPRUHRQSURSHUW\ SHUFHQWRIWKHEXGJHW including six children, at a toddler’s birthday maintenance, said Ulmer. The municipality gave res- There are many projects taking place, said Fahl- party. Timmy Kinner showed up at the complex, idents some leeway by having Spring Cleanup Week man. He has received several tenders for a new street which houses many resettled refugee families. Kin- DQG DOORZLQJ IUHH WLSSLQJ DW WKH ODQGÀOO 7KHQ LW VZHHSHUXSJUDGLQJOLIWVWDWLRQDQGSDYLQJ7RURQWR ner, who is not a refugee, targeted the party that was cracked down on unsightly properties. Street. The public works department has also begun a held a few doors down from the apartment where he Other data usually contained in the bylaw enforce- pothole patching program. had stayed for a short time. No clear motive was dis- ment statistics — but not presented during the meet- A contractor recently ground down edges on side- covered. LQJ³LQFOXGHWLFNHWVGLVWULEXWHGIRUWUDIÀFFRQWURO ZDONVUHPRYLQJWULSKD]DUGVDVSDUWRIWKHVLGH- A New York man having some landscaping done offences, parking infractions, the number of business walk rehabilitation program, Fahlman continued. LQKLVEDFN\DUGGLVFRYHUHGDEXULHGVDIHÀOOHGZLWK licences issued, the number of work orders issued for 0RUHWKDQWULSKD]DUGVKDYHEHHQHOLPLQDWHG valuables that were stolen seven years ago. Matthew unsightly properties, and the number of animal li- during the last three years. There is a cost savings up Emanuel was having some damaged trees replaced cences. WRSHUFHQWLQJULQGLQJHGJHVYHUVXVUHSODFLQJ with deer-resistant bamboo. The workers came across June water distribution report a sidewalk. a large metal box, which turned out to be a safe when -XQH·VZDWHUFRQVXPSWLRQE\WKH&LW\RI0HOYLOOH Many old brick manholes were relined with con- WKH\ÁLSSHGLWRYHUWhen they cracked the safe and Yorkton Public Utility Board (YPUB) is on par crete, which ensured the department didn’t have to with a pickaxe, they found ziplock bags of cash, ZLWK-XQHVDLG$QGUHZ)DKOPDQGLUHFWRURI dig up the street, he added. Tenders are also coming gold, and diamonds.7KHUHZDVLQVDO- public works and planning services. in for the sewer main relining program. vageable cash, while many other large bills had been The community has used plenty of surface water The next workshop meeting is Aug. 7. damaged by water getting into the safe. The safe was LGHQWLÀHGDVEHORQJLQJWRDQHLJKERXUZKRVDLGLW KDGEHHQWDNHQGXULQJDEXUJODU\LQ'HFHPEHU Zoning changes coming for cannabis buildings In Surrey, B.C., RCMP responded to a report that By Jason G. Antonio Cemeteries bylaw a speeding car had crashed. It turns out that a car Advance Reporter Council approved an amendment to the Cemeter- failed to turn at a T intersection. It crashed through First reading has been given to amend the zoning ies Bylaw after giving it three readings. bush and rolled. Both people in the stolen vehicle bylaw to allow cannabis retail outlets and production It was brought to administration’s attention that were “known to police” and they were killed in the buildings in Melville, while a date has also be sched- Schedule A of the Cemeteries Schedule for Columbar- crash. The car came to rest on the grounds of uled for residents to voice their concerns. LXPPHPRULDOSODTXHVVWDWHGWKHÀUVWLQWHUPHQWDQG Hazelmere Cemetery. Fitting, indeed! &LW\FRXQFLOJDYHÀUVWUHDGLQJGXULQJLWV-XO\ memorial plaque are included with the price of the In Chapmanville, W.Va., a man who was trying to regular meeting and set the public hearing for Tues- niche. That is incorrect since the memorial plaque is baptize his wife and children in a bathtub has been day, Aug. 7 during the regular meeting, beginning an extra cost. charged with trying to drown them. Leslie Kelly, DWSPWRDOORZUHVLGHQWVWRGLVFXVVWKHSURSRVHG 7KHDPHQGHGE\ODZQRZUHDGV´7KHÀUVWLQWHU- ZDVFKDUJHGZLWKDWWHPSWHGPXUGHUGRPHVWLF bylaw. ment is included with the price of the niche.” battery, and child abuse creating the risk of serious Residents can also view the proposed bylaw before- Rail Safety Week injury. Although his wife insisted that her husband hand and provide a written submission for presenta- City council has declared Sept. 23 to 29 as Rail held them under the water, Kelly has repeatedly said tion at the public hearing. Written submissions must Safety Week in Melville. he was trying to baptize his family and that God told be received by 9 a.m. two business days before the In conjunction with Operation Lifesaver, CN Rail’s him to do it. hearing, which means the deadline to submit written police service and employees will be in communities $Q2UOHDQV3DULVK&RURQHU·V2IÀFHHPSOR\HHDU- concerns is Thursday, Aug. 2. conducting hundreds of safety projects throughout UHVWHGDQGÀUHGafter he was accused of using his that week, the company explained in a letter. Oper- city-owned morgue van to buy and sell heroin. ation Lifesaver is a public-private partnership with Rodney “Sugar Man” Robinson somehow managed the aim of working with industry, governments, po- WRODQGDMREDWWKH&RURQHU·V2IÀFHGHVSLWHDSULRU lice, media and other agencies to increase rail safety. conviction for dealing drugs. In another incident he CN’s commitment is to keep communities safe by was accused of robbing a woman of some jewelry, but raising rail safety awareness year round. It wants still he kept his job. It seems he was part of a drug to reduce avoidable accidents, injuries and damage WUDIÀFNLQJJURXSZLWKWLHVWR&RORPELD caused by collisions at level crossings or incidents in- 5XVKKRXUWUDIÀFDORQJ&DOJDU\·V&URZFKLOG7UDLO volving trains and people. was disrupted when a naked man driving a Canada Motions from confidential meeting Post truck hit up to eight vehicles before the nude Council approved two motions from its in camera driver ran into a convenience store. It was not imme- meeting: diately clear whether the driver is an employee • That a contract be presented to Christy Myers for the of Canada Post or whether the vehicle was sto- city clerk/legislative officer effective immediately len. “Now that’s a special delivery,” quipped one com- • That a contract by signed with Audrey Ulmer to be menter. “Maybe it’s the new uniform for Canada Post DFWLQJFLW\PDQDJHUHIIHFWLYH-XQH drivers?” And, of course, there was the usual number The next regular meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 7. of online trolls who bad mouthed anyone who found this amusing. We were urged to have some empathy for the man’s mental state of health. MATTHEWS FUNERAL HOME & 6FRWW*DUUHWWQRZZDVSUREDEO\WKHNLG who blamed his dog for incomplete homework as- signments. Pulled over for erratic driving, Garrett smelled of booze and had slurred speech, glassy bloodshot eyes, and lethargy. Of course, the open bot- have been working closely together for many WOHRI6DLORU-HUU\6SLFHG5XPZDVLQFULPLQDWLQJDV years to ensure people have funding options ZHOO'HVSLWHWKHHYLGHQFH*DUUHWWWRRNDVKRWFODLP- Aryanna Hein and her friends climb on the train engine at for their final wishes that offer the security ing he wasn’t driving, but it was actually his dog. the Railway Museum in the regional park on July 14, during and growth they need and deserve. Unfortunately, there no dog in the vehicle. Instead, an open house to let visitors and residents see a part of If you would like information about starting your he pleaded not guilty to drunk driving. 0HOYLOOH·VSDVW 3KRWRE\$VKOH\2U\VFKDN Until next time… keep reading between the lines… own plan please call our office at 306-728-4221. The Melville Advance 6 July 20, 2018 www.grasslandsnews.ca Location of a business is important for its success By Jason G. Antonio Advance Reporter A business’s location can affect its success and de- termine whether it thrives or shuts it doors perma- nently. Several businesses in Melville have moved within the past year, due to a lack of space, too much space, or being in a poor spot to generate business. VapeVille Roy and Donna Ellert opened VapeVille a year and a half ago in a small shop on Main Street. They had only one glass display case and a couple of shelves featuring their products. They realized they needed a bigger space since they had more items than they could show. ´:KHQ\RXJHWPRUHWKDQIRXURUÀYHSHRSOHWKHUH it was full — more than full,” he said. “It was time to ÀQGPRUHVTXDUHIHHWWRZRUNZLWKµ More than a month ago, they began moving into a bigger building at 207 Third Avenue West. They added a couple of chairs, a couch, an arcade game, more glass display cases and slatwall panels. “It’s awesome,” Ellert said about the new location. It took plenty of work — including painting — to change the building to their liking. The chairs and couch pro- vide a more casual atmosphere, while the arcade game and other decorative ornaments were found on an on- Donna and Roy Ellert, owners of VapeVille, have moved their business to 207 Third Avenue West from Main Street since the new loca- line garage sale. tion is bigger and lets them display more of their products. Photos by Jason G. Antonio The Ellerts hope moving to their new location will increase business, since they are more visible on Third Lazerline Engraving ÁRZZRXOGEHDIIHFWHGE\WKHPRYH.R]DNHYLFKVDLG Avenue. They decorated their windows with two fac- Rhonda Bomberak operated Lazerline Engraving It had a prime location with its previous building and ing dragons and the business name to visually match for two years at 207 Third Avenue West before recently owned a customer parking lot. their Assiniboia outlet. PRYLQJKHUEXVLQHVVHDVWDTXDUWHURIWKHZD\GRZQ The business looked at designs to possibly expand ´0RUHDQGPRUHSHRSOHDUHÀQGLQJRXWZH·UHKHUHµ Third Avenue, to the northeast corner Queen Street the previous building, he said. However, that would he added. “And the stock’s getting bigger. It’s more and Third Avenue. have involved too much noise during renovations. It interesting for them to come in and check out what’s In the four weeks since the move, she has had more also looked at possibly purchasing a lot downtown. new.” people walk into her business and tell her they thought The former owners of Trendz on Third Avenue ap- she did only engraving. She pointed out she also sells proached them nearly two years ago about leasing the giftware, soaps, honey and alpaca products. building but an agreement couldn’t be reached. Then “I was over there for two years. Business wasn’t almost a year ago, the two groups signed an agree- increasing any,” she said. “With this, I’ve been here ment. IRXU ZHHNVDQG,·YHGHÀQLWHO\KDGPRUHSHRSOHÁRZ Mark’s Agencies was able to design the inside of the “It makes my days go by faster,” Bomberak laughed. building the way it wanted, Kozakevich added. A sign “(But) I like people. I like pleasing people. More visibil- unveiling at the new location should happen on Aug. 1. ity to the public is an asset.” Bomberak’s new location is also smaller, which she appreciates since she doesn’t have to pay for unused Experience space. She isn’t sure if it’s the right size, but she can display her products better. “This is more compact. Everything is in visible sight when you walk in,” she added. Mark’s Agencies Daily Lunch Restaurant Mark’s Agencies moved to 215 Third Avenue West and from 131 Third Avenue East because it needed more & Lounge Supper space, explained owner Larry Kozakevich. The new Specials Great building provides nearly double the room. 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Melville Community Works Events Sponsored by Prairie Co-op • Thrift Shop open - Tuesday & Thursday 12 - 4 p.m. • Gift Shop open - Tuesday & Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. • Kidsville open - Monday to Friday 9 - 11:30 a.m. - 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10 a.m. - 12 noon • Weight Watchers - Weigh in Tuesdays 6:15 p.m. Meeting 7 p.m. • Canadian Mental Health Association - Melville Branch - Meeting 1st Wednesday of every month 7 p.m. • Magic Moments - Party rentals all summer long www.prairiecoop.com • July 3 - Aug. 17 - Monday - Friday - Summer Art Camp • Sept. 9 - Magic Moments Open Reg Hours www.facebook.com/prairiecoopretail The Melville Advance @grasslands_news July 20, 2018 7 Phone fraud on the rise again, including infamous CRA scam By Jason G. Antonio tending to be from the CRA should call Melville area, just this week,” Comeau said. “They’re almost Advance Reporter RCMP at 306-728-1700. always crimes of opportunity, so left unlocked or un- If a supposed tax collector from the Canada Reve- May police calls secured or in plain view. nue Agency (CRA) calls and demands you pay taxes There were 133 calls for service in May from res- “Sometimes people jump (a) fence (in a backyard) or face arrest, you should hang up and call police, LGHQWVDQGWKDWRIÀFHUVJHQHUDWHGWKHPVHOYHVEDVHG and grab a bike because it’s … easy to take a bike says Melville RCMP. RQLVVXHVVXFKDVWUDIÀFVWRSV and go. The stolen item forms its own conveyance of Phone scams have been increasing during the That number was about average for May, said Co- escape.” last few months, including the infamous CRA scams meau. The amount was also similar to the number of With stolen vehicles, most are taken because the ZKHUHIUDXGVWHUVZDQW\RXWRSD\ÀFWLWLRXVGHEWVH[- calls police received in May 2017. owners left the keys inside and left the vehicle un- plained Staff Sgt. Jeff Comeau. The CRA does not do Some of the offences included: locked. business this way and police don’t arrest people for ‡WUDIÀFRIIHQFHV Thieves are out more often in the evening with the this supposed infraction. ‡7ZRRIIHQFHVUHODWHGWRWKHÀUHDUPVDFW warmer weather, Comeau said. They will check car The latest trend sees fraudsters pressure victims • Four offences related to threats and harassment GRRUVXQWLOWKH\ÀQGRQHWKDWLVRSHQ7KHUHIRUHUHV- into paying for non-existent tax debts on iTunes gift • Three offences of assault idents should lock up their bikes and vehicles, while cards. Comeau noted several people within the Mel- • Four offences of break and enters NHHSLQJYDOXDEOHVRXWRIVLJKWWRPLQLPL]HFULPHVRI ville area have fallen victim recently. • Nine calls for assistance from the public opportunity. “They work off people’s fears,” he said, adding if • One person reported missing “Be vigilant,” he continued. “Don’t be afraid to call VRPHWKLQJVRXQGVWRRJRRG³RURXWUDJHRXV³WREH • Three calls to check on a resident’s wellbeing us … if (you) see or hear suspicious activity.” true, it likely is. There were also thefts of a truck and SUV, two Citizens on Patrol Program ,Q0D\RIÀFHUVUHFHLYHGFDOOVIRUIUDXGOHVV bikes worth less than $5,000, and theft from a vehi- Four people have signed up to be part of the Citi- than or equal to $5,000 and one call for theft, forgery cle less than $5,000. ]HQVRQ3DWURO3URJUDP &233 VR&RPHDXLQWHQGV or misuse of a credit card. “We actually just had a couple (of calls for stolen to move forward with this group. Residents who have been called by someone pre- bikes) reported, one in Melville and one in the rural The program is in good position in Melville since Firearms stolen from rural home near Melville Continued on Page 8 Submitted 7KHIRXUUHVWULFWHGÀUHDUPV³KDQGJXQV³DUH Melville/Ituna RCMP is on the hunt for four hand- a Dominion Arms Model 1911 .45-calibre pistol; Melville and District guns and 12 long guns and the person or persons Browning 1911 .22-calibre pistol; Taurus model 86, who stole them after a break and enter occurred in a .38-calibre revolver; and Taurus model 66, .357-cal- Physician Recruitment rural area near Melville. ibre revolver. The RCMP detachment is asking for the public’s 5&03KDVQRW\HWÀQDOL]HGWKHPDNHVDQGPRGHOV and Retention Committee help in locating the individual(s) responsible for this RIDOORIWKHQRQUHVWULFWHGÀUHDUPV³ORQJJXQVVXFK crime. The incident occurred sometime between the DVULÁHVDQGVKRWJXQV³ZLWKWKHYLFWLP\HW evenings of July 9 and 10. Melville Staff Sgt. Jeff Comeau explained he was unable to say anything else about the thefts since ANNUAL MEETING this is still an ongoing investigation. “Working Together... If you have information about this or any other Tuesday, July 24, 2018 to Grow Melville crime, please contact the Melville RCMP at 306-728- 1700 or you may call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers 12:00 p.m. at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel Mobility MELVILLE CITY HALL MAYOR’S CORNER Network at *8477, or submit a tip online at www. PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! The Melville Minor Ball tournament held last saskcrimestoppers.com where you can also view in- weekend attracted 49 teams of ball players to our formation on other unsolved crimes. FRPPXQLW\0HOYLOOH5HJLRQDO3DUNZDVÀOOHGWR capacity as campers occupied every available spot. The event was an overwhelming suc- cess thanks to the Melville Minor %DOO RUJDQL]HUV WKH UHJLRQDO SDUN committee and staff, and the many community volunteers. Incorporated into that weekend was a welcome home to Terry Puhl, a former member of the Houston As- tros. Various events were held in his honour as well as a dedication cere- mony naming the road leading into STREELASKY the regional park Terry Puhl Drive. The Melville Millionaires also welcomed to Mel- ville many of their parents to enjoy two games at Pirie Field. The Melville and District Chamber held its annual meeting on June 20, bringing forward a new chamber executive headed by president Tom Shears. We wish the chamber success in the up- By showing children coming year. the value of buying local, It was a real pleasure to welcome 23 prospective REWARDING We’re setting an example that candidates to Fire School #14 in our city on June will benefi t them later on. 23. These trainees come to Melville from many dif- ferent communities in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Despite the rains during the Canada Day cel- ebration, the events presented by the Melville chamber and the City of Melville were well at- WHQGHGDQGWKHHIIRUWVRIWKHRUJDQL]HUVDSSUHFL- ated. Congratulations to Roger Duncalfe on receiving Rhonda Comeau, RCRT Canada’s Paramedic of the Year Award. Our com- Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist with the Reflexology Association of Canada offering Foot Reflexology, Reflexology Lymph munity is most fortunate to have such an energetic Drainage, Maternal Reflexology - pre and post natal care. DQGTXDOLÀHGLQGLYLGXDOLQRXUFRPPXQLW\ Just a further reminder that CN continues in For more information or to book an appointment please call or email. LWVVHDUFKIRUHPSOR\HHVWRÀOOWKHPDQ\YDFDQFLHV Phone: 306-530-4783 that are part of their expansion program in Mel- Email: [email protected] ville. Facebook: @AmazingFeetsHolisticHealth It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Soorya Basnyat that occurred on Thursday, July 12. Dr. Basnyat was a long-time surgeon in our community and was the found- Chicory Lime Creations LQJPHPEHURIQXPHURXVSURMHFWVDQGRUJDQL]D- • Registered Massage Th erapist Day Spa & Nail Studio tions. We extend our sincerest condolences to Jill • Claimable through the RMTA 537 King St Melville, 306-730-6321 Basnyat and family. • Focus on pain relief and injury recovery On behalf of the City of Melville, we congratu- By Appointment only Jennifer Martin – Esthetician & Gel Nail Technician 15 years late the Graduating Class of 2018 and wish them experience, specializing in Nail Art. all the best in their future life journey. Other services include: Pedicures, can accommodate 2 clients for side Please note that Opera House, on the upstairs by side pedicures, Manicures, Facial Waxing, level of City Hall, is now accessible to all thanks to and Gel Polish Application. the installation of the stair lift. 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By Jason G. Antonio WKHSOD\RIIV7KLVZDVWKHWHDP·VÀUVW Advance Reporter time winning anything after its found- It was a great honour for retired ing in 1962. Playing against the Phil- Major League Baseball all-star Terry adelphia Phillies in the 1980 National Puhl to have a road in Melville named League Championship Series — which after him, but he humbly noted it also Houston lost — was also fun. honours all the local athletes with The Phillies won the series 3-2 in whom he played as a youth. what many baseball commentators “We did some good things in baseball have said was one of the most exciting here over those years,” he said. “Base- post-season series in history. ball is a team sport, so it takes more All the playoff series were fun that than one person to make this type of I was involved with,” Puhl said. “The thing happen. It has to be shared.” National League all-star team in 1978 Puhl was in Melville during the July was just a dream come true, to rub 13-15 weekend, where the road lead- shoulders and be in the team picture ing into the regional park was named with 15 to 20 guys who made the Hall Terry Puhl Drive on July 13 and a sign of Fame.” ZDV XQYHLOHG RQ WKH RXWÀHOG ZDOO DW Puhl is in Saskatchewan Baseball Pirie Field on July 14. Hall of Fame, Canadian Baseball Hall Puhl played 14 of his 15 big league of Fame and Texas Baseball Hall of seasons with the Houston Astros, from Fame. He noted it is an honour to be 1977 to 1990, and then one year with in each one, but it was extra special to the in 1991. go into the Saskatchewan Hall of Fame The former Melville resident spoke as a team. to the Melville Advance after the road Before the July 13 ceremony, Puhl naming ceremony. spoke with players from the WMBL He singled out many of the men who Melville Millionaires, many of whom coached him as a youth in Melville, are from Texas. He knew the schools such as his dad, Bob Taylor, Lloyd Tay- where they played and even knew one lor, and Bob Stuart. Andy Kreklewich of the players. was also instrumental in his early ca- Those boys will develop lifelong reer. friendships with some of the guys they Hans Madsen from Yorkton demonstrates his support for Terry Puhl, a former Melville resident and Puhl also noted that the late Paul meet, said Puhl. He singled out Tom retired player, during an appreciation night for Puhl at Pirie Field on July 14. Schaar — the caretaker at St. Henry’s Coulman and Jeff Smith from his AA Puhl played 14 of his 15 pro seasons with the Houston Astros. Photo by Jason G. Antonio Junior School — was a home plate um- minor league days as long-time friends. pire who contributed to his career. He met Canadian ball player Dave “Once I did leave Melville to move MacKay in Venezuela and the two on, baseball became a year-round have also remained friends. ... Regional park road now job,” said Puhl. “That’s what it takes Puhl was able to see large parts of to progress, to be able to play at the the world because of baseball. He was major league level.” the manager for Team Canada, which known as Terry Puhl Drive He was the type of person who put in played in tournaments in China and Continued from Page 1 the Streelaskys over It is a pleasure to recog- much work to get better. Even though Cuba. Batting Cages, located the decades, said Mayor nize his abilities, along he ran, threw and hit well, he had to “Baseball has created a life for (wife) at the regional park en- Walter Streelasky. with the Puhl’s commu- perform those actions well continu- Jackie and I,” he added. “Sometimes trance. Neither man Terry babysat for the nity contributions. ously to remain in the major leagues. things work out right in life.” thought the cages would Streelasky children “Terry’s name has in- Puhl reached AA baseball in his Puhl will likely spend less time here last this long, but they when he was a teen- spired many in the com- second year in the minor leagues. He since his mother was recently moved to have and many swings — ager. It was special for munity, but I think of looked at the players in AAA and the Nipawin. However, he and his wife at- and misses — have been Streelasky himself to those young people out majors and realized he could play just tempt to make Melville a part of their taken. attend the road nam- there (during the tour- as well as them. summer trips. The idea for renam- ing ceremony, since he nament),” Streelasky “I had a great season in A ball, Puhl has worked for Corda Invest- ing the regional park thought so highly of added. “It can be done, which paved the way for me to build to ment Management in Houston for 30 road arose in January, Puhl. from Melville, Sask., move into the minor league system,” he years. For the last 11 ball seasons, he when the new board for “Terry grew up here. good things can happen continued. “The Astros were rebuilding has coached the University of Houston the Melville Millionaires He experienced the — and they did.” at that time and they got me up there Victoria baseball team. He chuckled looked for ways to turn rhythm of Melville. This The group sang For at a pretty young age (of 17).” and said he still has a few years left around the team, ex- was part of his develop- He’s A Jolly Good Fellow One of Puhl’s endearing memories of that. plained president Dar- ment. He played on these at the end of the cere- is the Astros’ extra-game win over the “But we’re destined to stay in ren Wandy. ÀHOGVµ VDLG 6WUHHODVN\ mony. Los Angeles Dodges in 1980 to reach Texas,” he added. Executive members wanted to establish a relationship with Puhl, 2 Melville Millionaires since he is a former resi- 0 Jr. “A” Hockey Club Early Bird Promotion 1 Purchase your dent, “one of the best Ca- 8- ET nadian baseball players 19 SEASON TICK 2018-19 Season Ticket to ever come out of Can- before August 18 and you could win your money back! ada” and one of the best Adult - $315 — Student - $185 Houston Astros players, Early continued Wandy. 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18073MF0 The Melville Advance @grasslands_news July 20, 2018 13 Look for golf’s Mils need wins to enter playoffs By Darcy Gross For Grasslands News brighter side The Melville Million- aires of the Western Golf is a funny Major Baseball League game. GROSS are running out of time. And when I say 7KH 0LOV SOD\HG ÀYH funny, I don’t neces- MISCONDUCT games last week and sarily mean the sport won only two, leaving is amusing or that them slightly ahead of there are times when DARCY the lowly Yorkton Car- you’re playing that GROSS dinals who hold down you burst out laugh- last place in the East Di- ing. vision. I suppose when I say funny, I mean frustrating, Melville PLQGQXPELQJO\GLIÀFXOWLQIXULDWLQJLPSRVVLEOH³ Millionaires 4 at you should be getting the picture by now. 6 It should be totally simple. Line up, hit a ball (July 16) GRZQWKHIDLUZD\DQGUHSHDWXQWLO\RX·YHÀQLVKHG and your ball is residing at the bottom of the cup. It Justin Braziel was the certainly doesn’t seem like rocket science, but what lone member of the Mils you’ve planned in your mind, rarely comes to frui- to put a crooked number tion on the golf course. in the hit column, pick- 7KH0HOYLOOH0LOOLRQDLUHV·1RDK)UHLPXWKWKURZVDSLWFKDJDLQVWWKH5HJLQD5HG6R[RQ-XO\GXULQJ Apparently, one way you can change the proba- ing up two base hits, a DJDPHWKDWKRQRXUHGUHWLUHGPD\RUOHDJXHEDOOSOD\HU³DQGIRUPHU0HOYLOOHUHVLGHQW³7HUU\3XKO bility of your ball sailing off your clubface and end- run and an RBI in three 3KRWRE\*HRUJH%URZQ ing up somewhere that isn’t predominantly treed, or at bats. Williams struck the key blow for Melville, a two- in grass up to your knees or in a sand trap so deep The rest of the Melville lineup managed only four run that came on the heels of a Nik Pagan hits against the Sox. LWVHHPVOLNH\RXFRXOGGHYHORSÀOPDWWKHERWWRPRI VDFULÀFH Á\ WKDW VFRUHG 1DWH 'ROHPDQ :LOOLDPV it, is to practice. Noah Freimuth drew the starting assignment for Braziel and Doleman each notched a pair of hits to Practice should consist of hitting ball after ball Melville and allowed all six Regina runs on seven lead the Mils. on the range, a place where lousy golf balls go to die hits and a pair of bases on balls. Tyler Ulrich had a brilliant start for Melville, and where good golfers go to get even better. How- On a positive note, Ricky Hockett and Andrew As- throwing 61/3 and allowing three hits and a pair of ever, I don’t fully understand how a typical weekend tolos combined to pitch four shutout innings in relief Bulls’ runs. Flores collected the save. hacker such as I could learn how to play better golf and give the Mils a chance to get back into the game. by spending time on the practice range. Bulls 8 at Melville Millionaires 2 Regina Red Sox 9 at Melville Millionaires 16 (July 10) It should stand to reason that if I were to go the (July 15) range, a place where there are no hazards and golf- 7KH%XOOVVFRUHGRQHUXQLQHDFKRIWKHÀUVWWKUHH 7KH0LOOLRQDLUHVÁH[HGWKHLUPXVFOHLQWKLVUDUH LQQLQJVEHIRUHH[SORGLQJIRUÀYHLQWKHIRXUWKDVWKH\ ers are free to wail away without any fear of reper- afternoon game at Pirie Field, banging out 15 hits KDGOLWWOHGLIÀFXOW\RQDUDLQ\QLJKWDW3LULH)LHOG cussions, it’s possible that I could hit somewhere and scoring 16 times against the visiting Red Sox. between a few and several decent shots, shots that Lyle Hibbitts allowed all eight runs and took the Leadoff man Kole Kaler led the hit parade for the loss for the Mils. The lone bright spot for Melville I’d be pleased with during an actual round. Millionaires, notching four base knocks and three It’s also highly likely that I do the same things I was Williams, starting at shortstop and blasting a UXQVLQÀYHWULSVWRWKHGLVK do during a round. solo homer. Nik Pagan hit a ninth-inning grand slam for the Maybe I lose some concentration and it affects Upcoming games my swing. In the middle of a round, I’ve been prone Mils while newcomer Edarian Williams hit his third • July 20 Melville at Weyburn Beavers to spraying the ball all over the course, why should round tripper and drove in three runs. • July 21 Yorkton at Melville at 6:05 p.m. and 8:05 p.m. I worry about keeping the ball between the fences Braziel also recorded four RBI and a run scored • July 22 Melville at Yorkton on the range? There’s no penalty for hitting the ball as he ripped a double and added a couple of singles. • July 23 Melville at Weyburn toward a group of birds looking for bugs or some sort Zach Diaz may have given up eight runs, but he All games start at 7:05 p.m. unless noted. of grass that constitutes their diet. still earned his second At the end of my own practice sessions, I’m usu- win of the season in ally drenched in sweat, my hands shaking as the 52/3 innings of work. usually unused swing muscles in my shoulders and Melville’s bullpen back are just about screaming at me for putting pitched the rest of the them through the rigours of hitting a bucket of balls. game, with four hurl- I’m shaky, thirsty and ready to do just about ers combining to allow Millionaires anything that doesn’t involve clubs and a golf ball. M one run over 31/3. There must be a point in your life when practising Regina Red Sox 6 full swings aren’t going to help your golf game and at Melville Million- I’m positive that I’m there. aires 5 (July 14) BASEBALL My usual practice now consists of a few chip The Mils, riding Western Major Baseball League at Pirie Field, Melville shots, up and down a tee box, maybe a few extra the emotional wave of (THE BEST CALIBER BASEBALL IN SASK.) putts within a round and maybe a “Mulligan” or two. Terry Puhl night at the I don’t even know why I’d want to improve. If I ballpark scored four were better, it would lead to expectations and if I WLPHV LQ WKH ÀUVW LQ- Upcoming Home Games couldn’t muster enough ability to end my round with ning, but couldn’t hold a decent score, I’m back to square 1: frustration. off the Sox, who scored Saturday, July 21 - 7:05 p.m. I guess I’d be better off leaving the practice to twice in the ninth to the good golfers and be content to survive my round spoil the Puhl party. vs with a good friend or three. Instead of smoking the * * * ball off the tee, I’ll smoke a cigar after the round. That decisive blow was Instead of draining a long putt, I’ll drain a couple a two-run homer over Tuesday, July 24 - 7:05 p.m. the newly unveiled of pints in the lounge. vs And instead of thinking I could be a better player, Terry Puhl sign. Miller Express * * * I’ll try to think of ways to enjoy the round and not This was a pitchers’ worry about hitting that perfect shot. battle, with the two Wednesday , July 25 - 7:05 p.m. Since I usually play nine holes these days, I recall clubs combining for what a wise man once told me after I missed the only10 hits. vs Swift Current 57s IDLUZD\DQGIRXQGWKHKD]DUGRQP\ÀUVWKROHRQH Melville starter * * * day. Chase Rolen tossed “Don’t worry. It’ll all be over in an hour and a ÀYHLQQLQJVJLYLQJXS Thursday, July 26 - 7:05 p.m. half.” three runs on a couple vs Swift Current 57s And he was right. And by the way, it was far RI KLWV DQG ÀYH ZDONV * * * more fun than practice. on the way to the no de- cision. 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Melville, Sask., passed away fore the 31st day of July, 2018. great-grandchildren. FOR RENT – 1- and 2-bedroom FISHER LAW OFFICE peacefully in his sleep during Barristers & Solicitors  5RZODQG·V IXQHUDO VHUYLFH DSDUWPHQWV LQ 6TXLUH·V &RXUW the early hours of Thursday, FOR SALE – Whirlpool built-in dish- Box 2980 was held Wednesday, July 18, Appliances included. Phone July 5, 2018, at the age of 98 washer (white), $65; Kenmore elec- 128 - 4th Ave. East 2018, at First United Church, 306-728-3652, 306-728-3539 or 306- years. tric stove (white), $65. Both working Melville, Sask. Melville, with the Rev. Brian 607-9071. 25-8c-tfc Rowland was born in good. 306-760-1727, Marlene. S0A 2P0 0HHRIÀFLDWLQJ0HPEHUVRIWKH 30-2c Wadena, Sask., on April 23, 31-1p TAKING APPLICATIONS for a Royal Canadian Legion, Robert 1920, the only child of Rhys 1-bedroom suite in quiet adult block. G. Combe Branch #61, Melville, Heat, power and water are included. and Ethel Williams. He moved performed the Legion Act of Re- Garage Sale No pets, no smoking. References re- Province Wide to Melville with his family three membrance and formed an hon- quired. 306-728-3900. 20-12c years later when his father was our guard. appointed manager of North Rowland and Evelyn were American Lumber. reunited for interment in the As a child, Rowland began Melville City Cemetery with their GARAGE SALE – Friday and Satur- MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-de- his long association with the family members acting as urn day, July 20 and July 21, 9 a.m. - 5 mand career! Employers have work- Melville First United Church at- bearers. Memorial donations p.m. and Sunday, July 22, 9 a.m. - 1 at-home positions available. Get tending Sunday School. He was p.m. Tools, tool cabinet, golf clubs, online training you need from an LQ 5RZODQG·V PHPRU\ PD\ EH educated in the public school archery equipment, household items, FOUNTAIN TIRE, Esterhazy, is cur- employer-trusted program. 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