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Royal Canadian Legion Poppy campaign honours our veterans

By Scott Savard in a sense and it turned Grasslands News out very well in the point in time.” Morris said that Re- Mayor Walter membrance Day is always Streelasky was accompa- a special day every year nied by Darrell Webster, to remember the Veter- District 1 Commander ans who gave their lives and Brian Morris, Poppy so Canada could have Chairman of the Royal freedom in the country. Canadian Legion, as the “For us in our commu- tradition of pinning the nity, the more we do to vi- poppy and raising of sualize remembrance, the the flag commenced in a more it makes this day yearly tradition. that much more special. Streelasky explained that the pinning of the We now have the silhou- poppy and raising of the ettes at the cemetery that flag with the Royal Ca- allow people, when they nadian Legion has tradi- go to a funeral or when tionally happened around they go to visit their fam- two weeks before Remem- ily departed, they have brance Day. a visual in remembering “I was always very the veterans. All of them, honoured to be a part of not just one or two, it’s their event; it’s the pin- everybody that is remem- ning of the poppy on my bered,” Morris explained. lapel and then we do the “Our Veterans Park flag raising. On occasion, was started, I believe there is just a brief lit- about eight years ago tle prayer, an opening and it’s been steadily ex- prayer by the pastor or panded. We have benches the padre of this local donated by families of Legion and then the flag veterans throughout the is up there to remind us park and now we have that Remembrance Day is the three picnic tables approaching,” Streelasky that allow people with explained. their families to go enjoy “As Mayor, I’m very the park where the chil- honoured to do this on dren can play. They just behalf of my community; sit and relax and have also a real sense of pride the memories of a fam- in that our community ily member or somebody takes the time to remem- that they know who gave ber and the active role the their lives for our coun- Legion takes in remem- try.” bering their fallen com- Streelasky explained rades. We also celebrate that the local Air and the fact that we still have Army Cadets will be a some people who served part of the Remembrance in the second world war. Day celebrations and There are not many left, SCOTT SAVARD | MELVILLE ADVANCE that they are great role but I think it brings home Pinning the poppy models for the younger the idea of what a soldier Brian Morris, Poppy Chairman (left), Mayor Walter Streelasky (middle) and Darrell Webster, District 1 generation. is, what do they do and &RPPDQGHU ULJKW FRPPHQFHGWKHDQQXDOWUDGLWLRQRISLQQLQJWKHSRSS\DQGUDLVLQJWKHÁDJRQ2FW “I think that the Cadet very often they tell their 24 in honour of the veterans who served and fought for the freedom of Canadians. movement is good. We stories.” have two Cadet regi- Morris added that highest position in terms ant as ever. Streelasky from Yorkton, from Re- gained world recognition ments here in town. I pinning the poppy is the of leadership in the com- said Remembrance Day is gina. During the Second for their contributions, think their concern is to start of Veterans’ week in munity of Melville. an unfortunate reminder World War, there wasn’t Vimy Ridge and so on. grow up to be good citi- addition to the prelude of Veterans of World War of war but it also recog- the travel that’s occurring War is a horrible thing zens and do what they Remembrance Day. I have all passed away nizes what Canadian sol- now, and it was the end and it doesn’t seem to can to prevent future “It’s the kick-off for the diers had to endure. of the world in a sense. wars,” Streelasky said. and the number of World stop. You look at Africa poppy sale; it’s the official “I just can’t imagine These people took on the “They are a good little War II veterans is nearing now and the Middle East start where we can sell leaving Canada, leaving fight and assisted the bunch. You know good to a close; stories won’t be with all these tensions. poppys locally,” Morris Saskatchewan, the peo- other countries around citizenship and I guess said. as readily available from ple in the fields there, the world,” Streelasky We have the peace, the this is what young people Morris explained that the mouths of those who soldiers going off to a mentioned. liberty that many coun- need to do, is be respect- the mayor is chosen to fought. The importance of land that was so foreign “They talk about the tries do not have. It’s ful citizens and that’s kick off the Veterans’ remembering those who to them. Go to France or first world war in what great what we have; Can- what that’s doing. Work week and the sale of pop- fought for the freedom of England, you know like Canada’s role was there, ada and the United States for others, commitment pies due to having the Canadians is as import- farm boys from Melville, that after that they sort of were kind of experiments - SEE POPPY CAMPAIGN, 3

• Motor Licence Issuer • Notary Public • Surety • Home/Auto/Farm/Commercial • Blue Cross • GMS • Hagerty Melville - Springside - Ituna OPEN Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Excluding Long Weekends 228 Main St. 306-728-4457 Your Hometown Broker! www.melvilleagencies.com @MA1974LTD The Melville Advance 2 November 1, 2019 www.grasslandsnews.ca Churko new store operator for Royal Drug Mart By Scott Savard put on events. I feel like ville and Royal Drug Mart Pharmacies, a group of Grasslands News there is more motivation is important to Churko three independent phar- to do that when you are due to being mentored macists that all owned a actually part of the com- by previous owner Daryl pharmacy in small town Melville’s new store munity and been a part Leshko at the Melville operator, Jasmin Churko Sask. They were tired of of the community where Hospital. and pharmacy manager, small-town stores being you were born,” Churko “He’s the one who Melissa Mann took over bought out by large cor- said. mentored me and put a the roles at Royal Drug porations so, they merged “I know with this store lot of time and effort into Mart at the end of Sept. together and own a lot of we have had some turn- making me be the best They were both born and small-town stores across over in staff, so people pharmacist I can be. Com- raised in the city and the prairies. They are fo- come but they don’t stay. ing back to Royal Drug look forward to helping cused on keeping Royal Whereas, knowing that Mart, I want to put back the community at their Drug Mart as Royal Drug local people are here and that time and effort into store. Mart and they are giv- will be here for a while, the store that was once Churko, has been a ing us the independence having that relationship owned by him and Glenn part of the company since with people in the com- (Miller). I want to put to operate just like if we 2013 and last April was munity already is really that effort back into the owned the business our- given the opportunity important in our profes- store and the time that he selves. So, we still get to to manage Sametz Phar- sion. People know you invested in me to become make all the decisions, macy in Ituna. and trust you and can a very good pharmacist,” keep the name and we “Basically, I have been come to you with their Churko said. want to keep all the work out there full-time, and questions. It helps to Churko has a lot to be that Darryl and Glenn put I am still doing that job, know that there is some- proud of in becoming the into the store and keep it but in addition, I have one here that is recogniz- Store Operator for Royal status quo,” Churko said. come back to help Me- able so that you can come Drug Mart. She has put in “We are still locally lissa manage Royal Drug in and feel comfortable 6&2776$9$5'_0(/9,//($'9$1&( the time and effort to get focused and locally oper- Mart,” Churko said. talking to them,” Mann /RFDOIDFHV to where she is today. “The previous man- ated with ourselves, two added. -DVPLQ&KXUNR OHIW DQG0HOLVVD0DQQ ULJKW KDYH “Just being a young ager moved to Saskatoon young women who were With Sametz Pharmacy WDNHQRYHUWKHGXWLHVRIVWRUHRSHUDWRUDQGSKDU- woman out in the work- and we were looking for born and raised in the still needing Churko in force, I never thought I a local feel. With Melissa PDF\PDQDJHUDWWKHORFDO5R\DO'UXJ0DUW community and the fact Ituna, she has had to bal- would be in a manage- and I being born and that we are connected ment position when I raised in Melville, we de- ance time between the Churko mentioned getting out there more to with other small-town first started and here cided that if we work to- two. That hasn’t shied that they have a lot of have our faces known and stores across the prairies gether, we could put her her away from her many great ideas coming up to make Royal Drug Mart we are five years later gives us the support and knowledge and skills and responsibilities with Mel- and there will be some the place to be,” Churko and I’m an operating opportunity to offer new my knowledge and skills ville’s Royal Drug Mart. exciting changes coming continued. manager for two stores. programs and services “I’m going to be com- There is a lot to learn; I together and make this in 2020 or possibly at the “We have been talking which everybody will be ing here once a week to feel like I learned a lot place keep going.” end of 2019. about getting out into the seeing later.” deal with more of the op- “We want Royal Drug community and doing out in Ituna in a smaller Mann, pharmacy man- Churko added that all erational aspects. So, the Mart to continue to suc- some clinics, just giving scenario. Royal Drug ager, is excited to be back the staff currently work- budgeting, the finance, ceed; we are willing to patients a chance to meet Mart is just a very big in the community she ing at Royal Drug Mart grew up in and wants to coming up with promo- put the effort in to do so. and ask questions about Sametz Pharmacy. I feel tions, advertising, plus I Our hearts are in Mel- various health conditions. like I can apply what I have a combined 100 be involved with the com- years of experience since munity. also want to be out help- ville; our goal is to give We have been talking learned there to here, just ing the staff when they back to the community about getting more in- on a much larger scale,” it has been open in 1987. “It’s good, I was ex- Royal Drug Mart started cited to come back to Mel- need it. We are starting which gave so much to us volved with community Churko mentioned. as a 400 square foot dis- ville to work. I have been to increase our clini- growing up. Melville is events. We do sponsor a Churko said that they pensary by Glenn and away for several years cal services, medication extremely lucky to have few events and amenities get asked a lot about Darryl that started with doing another profession reviews, and basically three excellent pharma- in town but we want to whom they are owned by and then I went into phar- just getting out there for cies and excellent opera- expand that more,” Mann and if they own the store. one employee but now macy. I decided to come our customers,” Churko tors of those pharmacies. added. “It’s owned by a com- has 25 employees with back home and my whole added. Our goal is just to start Coming back to Mel- pany called Rubicon 7,500 square feet of space. family is here so it’s nice to be back where I know a lot of people. It’s a big job R.G. Combe V.C. #61 but, I’m excited because Jasmin and I are working Melville Legion together to bring some REMEMBRANCE new things to the store and to work on our in- EVENTS volvement in the commu- nity in particular,” Mann Friday, Oct. 25 - Flag Raising at City Hall explained. A local presence at REMEMBRANCE SERVICES the Royal Drug Mart will bring familiarity, Churko Tuesday, Nov. 5:DPDW6W3HWHU·V+RVSLWDO:DOORI+RQRXU mentioned. It’s easier for DPDW6W3DXO/XWKHUDQ+RPH customers to feel com- Thursday, Nov 7:DPDW*UD\VRQ6FKRRO fortable in being helped by the local staff rather SPDW6W+HQU\·V6U6FKRRO than have somebody who SPDW6W+HQU\·V-U6FKRRO is from another area. Friday, Nov 8:DPDW0LOOHU6FKRRO “Growing up here, graduating here and 11:00 a.m. at MCS knowing the residents in SPDW'DYLVRQ6FKRRO Melville, I feel like the Monday, Nov 11: 10:45 a.m. at HCUC passion is there; the mo- Monday, Nov 11: 5HPHPEUDQFH'D\%DQTXHWDW/HJLRQ+DOO tivation to get out there in the community, volun- Tickets available at Legion Lounge until Saturday, Nov. 8 teer, attend events and

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Book your spot by calling 1-844-GNG-NEWS (ext. 230) or email [email protected] The Melville Advance @grasslands_news November 1, 2019 3 SWF Region 3 meeting in Esterhazy Changes to hunting laws brings many pressures

By Lin Orosz mogyi says. root, a crop disease that vest rates.” confidence…there is talk – as the hunting popu- Grasslands News With Saskatchewan in can be spread by traffic Somogyi points to about working together. lation ages, individuals the midst of hunting sea- from an infected field. the situation in western Hopefully, it’s going to with physical limitations sons, a trespassing law But by restricting ac- Manitoba where moose happen.” rely on ATVs to access Based on both formal passed in the provincial cess, there’ll be a detri- populations have been A resolution presented hunting areas, Somogyi and informal discussions legislation last May that mental effect on hunters depleted to the point that to the meeting by Melville points out. And, he sug- at the recent Saskatche- requires an individual to who will be discouraged neither Indigenous nor and Game League that gests, it falls in line with wan Wildlife Federation get permission to enter from continuing the sport recreational hunters can would have restricted the SWF’s objective of (SWF) Region 3 meeting, privately owned land is as well as discouraging harvest moose. There’s the use of ATVs in the increasing the number of there’s a sense that rec- causing confusion, Somo- others who may want to an obvious decline in forest region before noon hunters and fishers. reational hunting could gyi explains. take up the sport, Somo- moose populations in the during hunting seasons Thus, with so many come under increasing The legislation has gyi says. forest on the Saskatche- was defeated. ATV use variables, encouraging pressure from a number passed but it won’t be en- “The only thing we’re wan side of the border, previously was restricted hunting, ensuring equal of directions, says a re- forced until regulations regulating is regular too, Somogyi says. but now use is wide open. access and protecting the gional director. with the Trespass Act are hunters who are going “It’s been depleted in Allowing greater wildlife resource is chal- The recent meeting in developed. to end up not hunting,” the forest and it’s going ATV use is a reflection lenging: “It’s a balancing Esterhazy drew delegates “It’s not only the hunt- Somogyi suggests, add- to keep coming down of hunter demographics act,” Somogyi concludes. from across Region 3, ers but the landowners ing that hunters who’ve further south. Up in the one of six regions in the themselves” who are con- acted irresponsibly to- forest it’s Crown land so Melville Senior Citizens province. Region 3 covers fused, Somogyi told the ward – and disrespect- anybody can go – it’s not branches largely from Advance. fully toward – private like here on the farm land east-central Saskatche- “The landowners fig- land will continue to do where you have to get Trade Show, Bake Sale wan, says Ken Somogyi, ure it’s passed and the so regardless of laws. permission to hunt” al- a Region 3 director and hunters, some of them Another area of con- though a recent court rul- and Flea Market executive member of Mel- say ‘no’. To get permis- cern among SWF mem- ing in Swift Current that ville Fish and Game. sion now is tougher be- bers is the recent court an Indigenous hunter Saturday, November 16, 2019 didn’t need permission Discussions both on cause the landowners ruling allowing Treaty at the Seniors Hall, 204 - 2nd Ave. West, Melville and off the floor indi- to kill a moose on private figure it’s been law – ‘you Indians from outside Sas- 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — $10.00 per table cated concern that de- have to come to me to get katchewan to hunt in the land has thrown some velopments ranging permission and if you province without pur- doubt on that, Somogyi Phone Irene at 306-728-9040 from Saskatchewan’s don’t get (my) permission chasing hunting licences. says. Hot Dog, Cookie and Drink Available for $5.00 new trespassing law to I’m not letting you on the “With no licences, it’s The only way to de- unregulated hunting to land’.” difficult to manage game termine proper game the concern that a fed- There have been a populations because it harvesting protocols is eral Liberal government number of reasons for re- won’t be known how through “science” and Snowmobile would make firearms stricted access to private many animals are taken Somogyi says he’s hope- Club ownership more difficult land including a rise in and then (game manag- ful all parties, including were at the forefront, So- rural crime and now club ers) can’t regulate har- Indigenous groups, recre- ational hunters, wildlife organizations and others, Annual General Meeting can arrive at a consensus Poppy campaign honours veterans that protects and pro- motes the resource. Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 - continued from front “If we don’t work to- 7:00 p.m. at Melville Community Works, gether…there’s not going to others, volunteering a poppy on, they can say dian Legion in Saskatch- to be anything left for 800 Prince Edward Street, Melville, SK 45-1c and that sort of thing.” ‘Ah, I remember now’ and ewan got him a service anybody…I’ve got some Morris explained that it encourages others,” dog. The wife woke up the remembrance is one of Morris continued. next morning, she looked the most important things “The money aspect is around and the husband people can do to help a donation whether it’s 50 was gone with the dog teach the youth about the cents or whether it’s $10 and she got a bit worried. country and the sacrifices or $20; the money goes She texted him and he re- people made to make this back to help the veterans sponded with ‘Oh, I took a free country. who are not as lucky as the dog, I’m downtown “It will forever be the some of the veterans who having coffee with my most important thing we are down and out living friends. That was the first can ever do as far as cit- on the street. We may time in three years that izens, young people and have to get a service dog he did that,” Morris said. old, it doesn’t matter. The for some of the younger With schools around most important thing veterans who suffer from the city paying tribute about keeping the mem- PTSD (Post-Traumatic to the soldiers who gave ory strong is so that the Stress Disorder). their lives, as well as young people will never At a recent convention, receptions for both the forget the history of our a story was told to Morris young and older and the country; World War I about a veteran who suf- many reminders around made Canada one of the fers from PTSD who got a Melville about the vet- world leaders. They were service dog and has been erans, remembrance is in wars prior, but the Ca- doing much better. alive. The Legion will nadian pride of our sol- “One of the stories continue to spread the diers and the sacrifices was about a man who has remembrance around the they made to allow us to been living in his base- city in hopes that these have the freedom of our ment, scared to go out traditions continue with country, which in the way and then the Royal Cana- the younger generation. our world is going today with terrorism and other things, this is the best 19105MM0 place in the world to live. 19111MM1 As a Canadian I say that but, I believe it is what many of the other people from different countries believe as they love to be in Canada,” Morris said. Gift Subscriptions Available While money is ac- Call to buy or renew today! 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“It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.” Voltaire

Phone: 306.728.5448 Fax 306.728.4004 Email: [email protected] Separating from Canada won’t be that easy Does Justin Trudeau really think that he can revamp. One of these issues being that the treaty terri- First Nations. smooth over the discontent in the western provinces tories came prior to the provincial boundaries. “We have always said under treaty, that is the by dealing with municipal government representatives “If the western provinces decided to secede they greatest act of co-operation in Canada on how we are instead of the provincial members of the legislature? would have to breach the agreement of 1930 and that sharing the land and resources together,” said Belle- His recent discussion with the mayors of Regina takes you back to the treaties and the treaty people garde. and Saskatoon make me wonder what he is trying who have to make their decision,” said James (Sake) “Even the provincial boundaries came after treaty to accomplish? There is a ‘chain of command’ in any Youngblood Henderson, a constitutional and treaty territories.... You have to be careful when you down organization and any intelligent person knows that expert at the University of Saskatchewan, in a CBC that road of Western alienation, Western exit. We in order to accomplish anything, one must approach report. In 1930, through the Natural Resources Trans- have inherent rights; we have treaty rights, and those the individuals that are entrusted to the position you fer Acts, treaty lands held by Ottawa were transferred are international agreements with the Crown.” need to deal with. Two city mayors cannot change the to Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Co- “This is our land, we are staying here,” said Mar- attitude of many residents in the province of Saskatch- lumbia which is how those provinces came to control lene Poitras, Assembly of First Nations regional chief ewan. their natural resources, said Henderson. for Alberta. He got ‘his fi ngers rapped’ immediately following “Then the treaties would be invigorated and it will I see not only western provinces joining in solidar- the election by Premier Moe so in his arrogance, now have to be part of the negotiations. I don’t think any- ity, but I also can foresee the treaty nations joining he will just speak to the municipalities? Does this one is up for that kind of constitutional battle,” Hen- together to gain political unity in the provinces. prime minister even take the threats of western dis- derson stated in a news release. “That is a powerful factor,” commented Paul Char- content and alienation seriously? Paul Chartrand, a commissioner from the Royal trand. At present, there are so many individualized prov- Commission on Aboriginal Peoples and a constitu- Separatism may be a threat, and unless the Prime inces and nations governing themselves in this coun- tional expert who was an adviser during the fi rst min- Minister wants his agenda to be full of debates on con- try, I don’t think he really cares what happens. By isters’ meetings on Aboriginal constitutional reform stitutional reform and inherent rights, I suggest he the time all of the decisions could ever be enacted, he in the 1980s said there is also the additional tangle of maybe starts dealing with the Premiers of the western will be long gone as the acting Prime Minister of this reserve lands, which are under federal jurisdiction, provinces to solve the problems of equalization, car- country. which would also have to get sorted out. bon taxes and the many other issues that are on the Facts that I have been following show that the Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bel- table to be discussed. agreements made with the provinces in our great legarde told CBC News the Western separatism move- country of Canada will not be very easy to dissolve or ment has to respect the inherent rights of the treaty - Elaine Ashfi eld, Grasslands News Moe, Sask. Party best when leading with optimism By Murray Mandryk the Sask. Party’s initial 2007 Political Columnist goal of growing the province by 100,000 people in its fi rst decade in offi ce. In fact, it met that tar- The Saskatchewan Legisla- get in less than half the time. ture is sitting again and one However, that was during the wouldn’t necessarily think the record resource boom from 2007 politicians returning to the to 2001. It seems unlikely that place where they’re the most kind of boom will occur again political would be welcomed. any time soon. But after a federal election But the issue isn’t meeting that produced maddening re- ambitious goals; it’s having the sults for Westerners and a whole courage to make them in the lot of uncertainty about what fi rst place. That’s something lies ahead, it turns out that an that not all governments are upbeat Speech from the Throne willing to do. is exactly what we needed. Moreover, the intangible side The Saskatchewan Party gov- effect of all this is it affords the ernments’ new plan contained a province a little optimism and call for 200,000 more people and faith in itself. 100,000 more jobs by 2030 – ag- And having a little optimism gressive goals that will be tough seems to be exactly what we to attain. could all use after a miserable It took Saskatchewan 19 election campaign that has re- years – from 2000 until now – to sulted in a minority Liberal gov- create the last 100,000 jobs added ernment that’s now frustrating federal government will not ad- to “deal with the situation West- ation. to our workforce. so many. dress them. ern Canada fi nds itself in after The Saskatchewan Premier That period included the That minority government However, maybe it’s about the election results.” needs to be careful here. He boom between 2007 and 2011, has no Liberal representation here where Moe needs to pump Obviously, Moe is not lend- needs to understand how this which is rather telling. While in Alberta or Saskatchewan to the brakes a little … or at least ing his support to the #weexit can add fuel to the prairie fi re. there are always years when serve at the cabinet table, but, draw on the very same hope movement that’s had 200,000 Moe is right to point out the we add 10,000+ jobs to the work as Premier Scott Moe put it, the and optimism his government hits on its Facebook page. He frustration and the need for force, there are also bust years problem is bigger than that. demonstrated in its very own said his position is that “Sas- Trudeau to address them. when we lose jobs. It’s always It isn’t so much who is in the throne speech. katchewan should be in a strong But a far more effective way two steps forward, one step next Liberal minority govern- So frustrated are people out and united Canada.” to accomplish this is a clear back. ment cabinet, but “what that here with the federal election However, Moe has also message that this can best be ac- Similarly, adding another cabinet actually does,” Moe results that it’s given rise to talk stopped short of outright con- complished in a stable Canadian 225,538 people to Saskatchewan said. of Saskatchewan and/or Alberta demning western separation. federation. to get to 1.4 million (we are now There is legitimacy to Moe’s becoming independent … or per- Instead, he is using the threat Moe and others need to draw at 1,174,462 people) by 2030 will frustrations about pipelines and haps joining the United States. posed by this anger and this on the optimism in their own be exceedingly tough. the carbon tax and added fear There was a meeting in movement as grounds for a throne speech. Yes, the province did meet that a Justin Trudeau minority Lloydminster to explore ways “new deal” within the confeder-

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Multiple witnesses called authorities to report the unat- Melville Comprehen- tended animal. Warnings were issued to trains sive School took home cautioning them to be alert and to slow down. the Nicole Nakonechny To avoid a delay, one witness did what had to Memorial Award and an be done. He simply led the horse back to the Evan Twins Memorial nearby pasture and secured the gate. Randy Grant for their efforts Cassingham quipped, “So it really can be effec- in spreading awareness tive to close the barn door after the horse has about drunk driving. bolted.” This is the eighth I am really challenged to acknowledge that time in 14 years where this was distracted driving. A senior in Rich- MCS claimed the Nicole mond, B.C. was fined $368 when she was caught Nakonechny Memorial with her cellphone in her vehicle’s cup Award. The school was holder. Randi Kramer, a 70-something grand- awarded a $1,000 bursary mother, swears she had both hands on the wheel from SGI and a plaque for and was merely charging her phone. The officer display in the school for told her the phone cannot be visible. The law one year. Sharon Roach outlaws cell phone use, and so what exactly does and her chapter are proud ‘use’ entail? “When you hear the term ‘distracted of the accomplishment driving’, which is how the government and po- and look to continue their lice refer to the law,” said Vancouver lawyer efforts this year. Kyla Lee, “you think of something that you are Nicole Nakonechny doing that is distracting you from driving, not was a student at Meath just a loose phone in your cup holder while it’s Park School, near Prince charging that you’re not paying any never-mind Albert. She was one of to.” Back in March, a B.C. judge overturned the pioneers of the SADD a conviction for a local driver for having his movement in Saskatche- phoned wedged in the car seat. wan. She was one of the The Saskatoon Police Guns and Gangs Unit founders of her school’s reported that a 12-year-old boy is one of the SCOTT SAVARD | MELVILLE ADVANCE SADD group in 1987. Recognition for SADD Chapter suspects rounded up in a raid at a west-side Meath Park School was 0HOYLOOH·V&RPSUHKHQVLYH6FKRRO·V6$''&KDSWHUWRRNKRPHWZRDZDUGV motel that netted drugs, cash and a “loaded .22 one of the first Chapters calibre assault rifle.” Police responded to a DIWHUWKHLUHIIRUWVLQEULQJLQJDZDUHQHVVRQGUXQNGULYLQJ7KLVLVWKHHLJKWK in Canada. Nakonechny complaint of shots fired at a vehicle and threats WLPHLQ\HDUVWKH&KDSWHUKDVZRQWKH1LFROH1DNRQHFKQ\0HPRULDO$ZDUG was killed in a collision on social media. Police conducted a traffic stop not involving alcohol in After the father of don’t have that luxury of there is a national confer- and arrested a 21-year-old man and then found a late 1987. the twin’s co-workers being able to work with ence,” Roach added. second suspect, the 12-year-old boy in a motel In 1988 a logo she cre- at IPSCO donated over other groups; we are very “As for the Evans room. Besides the rifle and ammunition, police ated before her passing $18,000 in memory of the lucky.” also found 359 packages of shatter, cannabis oil Twins Memorial Grant became the design for twins, the SADD Board of Roach explained that extract known for its brittle glass-like quality which has a value of provincial SADD in Sas- Directors and the support they have thoroughly en- and its high level of THC. Police also seized co- $500, we have already ear- katchewan and has since of the Evans family agreed joyed the liaison officers caine and more than $4,200 in cash. marked that to be spent in been adopted by SADD that the best way to hon- that have come into the Meanwhile, Regina police are looking for a the community. So, part groups in Alberta, New- our Jenilee and Jillian school. She mentioned of our application was to 19-year-old woman after an armed robbery after foundland, British Colum- was to set up the Evans that they have been pas- come up with an idea as a 15-year-old girl was told to go to a private bia, and the North West Twins Memorial Grant. sionate, and it has built a to where that $500 would home. When the girl entered the home, the other Territories. Nakonechny There are five grants of woman pointed a gun at her and demanded good team relationship. go. We want to do what never got to see the suc- $500 that are awarded to MCS SADD Chapter her personal belongings as an 11-year-old boy cess SADD became but Chapters chosen by the we did last year where threatened her with a machete. Police could has already looked at we would purchase taxi has an honorable award Board of Directors. ways in which they will not arrest the 19-year-old, but the boy and an- vouchers. What we will do named after her. Chapter submissions use the money they won other male suspect were both arrested without is buy the taxi vouchers, “It’s (memorial award) must include projects that with both awards. Roach incident. The victim’s property was recovered hand them out at a check the eighth time in 14 involve their local com- and the Chapter will inside along with two firearms. stop and hopefully keep years. I have been a part munities, a public aware- look into bringing public This is a sad situation when it became public of the SADD (Students ness component regarding impaired drivers off the that an assisted living facility in North Carolina speakers as well as put- Against Drunk Driving) drinking and driving, and ting money back into the road for the next couple was turned into a fight club back in June. Three Chapter for the last 16 recognition of SADD Sas- of months. Our plan is to women were arrested and charged after police community. (years). Not only does it katchewan/Evans Twins hand them out in Novem- allege elderly female patients with demen- “The Nicole Na- recognize the work that Memorial Grants as the ber and December at the tia were encouraged to fight one another. konechny Memorial our students are doing, source of the grant funds. Award is worth $1,000. two check stops planned Taneshia Deshawn Jordan, 26, and Tonacia but I like to think that “SADD usually draws With that money we can for those months.” Yvonne Tyson, 20, were charged with assaulting it also acknowledges the a really hard-working use it however we wish The school is proud to an individual with a disability, while Marilyn support that we have group of individuals. to improve our chapter hang up the banners in Latish McKey, 32, was charged with two counts from the community, as Most of the students that and typically that money the gym after claiming of assaulting an individual with a disability. The we do a ton of activities we have, joined in their would be reserved for both awards and hopes attendants would push one patient into another not only with our school middle years, so grades bringing in a speaker to continue putting their resident’s room and they were urged on by the but in the community. seven, eight and nine. from a further location best efforts forward in workers, who also recorded the confrontations. It’s all these activities I find that once we get or possibly sending kids eliminating impaired Danby House has been banned from admitting that we are doing that we them in those years, they to more conferences, as new residents until multiple issues with patient use as evidence to win the typically stick through it driving. care are addressed. award,” Roach explained. all the way to grade 12. In Oregon, Dave Wiens was nervous because “While it is a school They come to know the he had never shot an owl before. In fact, before win, I think it does speak sort of expectations that his training, he had never fired a gun. Wiens is about the support we Mrs. Callfas and I have as part of a brigade that has killed more than 2,400 have in our community advisors and we do hold barred owls since 2015 in a controversial exper- which makes it even them to pretty high expec- iment by the US government to test whether more important because tations. We not only have the northern spotted owl’s rapid decline in the the drinking and driving these weekly meetings, Pacific Northwest can be stopped by killing its doesn’t happen in the but we are very careful to aggressive East Coast cousin. Wiens admits it is school, it happens in our document everything and very ironic to kill owls to save other owls but, community. So, if we are I think that really does from a conservation standpoint, their backs were all working together, we show the evidence that against the wall. Barred owls were outcompeting have a greater chance of we are out there working spotted owls and their populations were going reducing those incidents.” tremendously hard,” she haywire. The federal government has been try- The Evans Twins Me- said. ing for decades to save the northern spotted owl, morial Grant, was estab- “The other perk that with logging activities directly affected. Even lished for Jenilee and we had, I know a lot of after logging was halted on millions of acres, the Jillian Evans who lost Chapters don’t have, is birds’ population continued to decline. their lives at the age of 21 we have such a great re- The price of Halloween costumes in the US. on Dec. 30, 2005, to a col- lationship with our RCMP was expected to rise because of the Trump tar- lision involving impaired that we have been able to iffs. “Kids will ring the door bell and offset the driving. They passed have a liaison officer in expense with ‘Trick or Treat or optional cash away within 10 minutes our school for a number donation!’” figured Jim Barach. “Ironically, be- of each other. After the of years and we are out cause of lack of demand the only costume that’s tragedy, SADD was the there doing things with cheaper this year is Hillary Clinton.” recipient of numerous do- the RCMP like check Keep dressing up… it works for our returned nations in memory of the stops and what-not that PM ….’til next time… twins. other Chapters, maybe The Melville Advance 6 November 1, 2019 www.grasslandsnews.ca Taurid meteor showers peak on Nov. 5 and 12 By James Edgar Jupiter loses the battle with sunlight, as it hovers Grasslands News closer and closer to the horizon in the evening twilight. Solar conjunction comes late in December. Venus and the Moon are nearby objects late in November. The The Moon begins this month with Saturn in an trio could make a nice photo on the 28th. occultation on the 2nd for observers in the Southern Saturn is visible in the southwest in the evenings. Hemisphere. For us northerners, is a very close con- The Moon passes by on the 2nd and the 29th, as men- junction of 0.6 degrees. Pluto, too, is occulted in the tioned above. south, but a much more difficult sight! On the 10th, Uranus has just passed opposition and is well Uranus is 3 degrees north of the Moon, which is full on placed in the eastern sky at sundown, remaining visi- the 12th. On the 15th, the Moon is 1.5 degrees south of ble throughout the night. M35; on the 18th, it is 0.9 degrees north of the Beehive Neptune is well placed for evening viewing as it Cluster (M44). By the 24th, Mars and the Moon are retrogrades for most of November; resumes prograde within 4 degrees, and Mercury follows with a 1.9-de- motion on the 28th. gree encounter on the same day. May be a good photo November 5 is the peak of the southern Taurid me- opportunity to see the three bodies that close together. teor shower; the northern Taurid shower peaks on the On November 28, Jupiter is occulted in the Eastern 12th. The full Moon decreases the spectacle because it Hemisphere; for us, a close meet up of 0.7 degrees. separation, which is an occultation in the extreme overpowers every other light in the sky. Later that day, Venus is 1.9 degrees away from Luna; south. In a repetition of the beginning of the month, Daylight Saving Time ends on November 3; the Saturn gets into the act on the 29th with a 0.9-degree Pluto is once again occulted in the extreme south. Province of Manitoba has passed legislation to remain Mercury transits the face of the Sun on November on Standard Time in the future. 11, very early in the morning. Central Canada will see Letter to the Editor the event already started as the Sun rises. There’s not much else to see, since the wee planet is so close to ORTHOME OMFORT INDOWS the Sun to begin the month. Later, though, Mercury N C W Dear Editor, Harper government to BEST PRICES IN OVER A DECADE! As usual comments push their agenda and appears as the best apparition of the year for northern from the Western Ca- fund their so-called asso- observers, reaching greatest western elongation on the Russell & Debbie Hanchuk, Yorkton nadian Wheat Growers ciation. 29th. Watch for the nearby Moon on the 24th. Windows installed: February 22, 2013 Association (WCWGA) The WCWGA message Venus is low in the western evening sky at the be- Comments 5 years later: were all over the map last is inconsistent because it ginning of the month, gradually getting higher with :KDWZHOLNHPRVWDERXWRXUZLQGRZVLVWKDWZHGRQ·W have moisture or frost on the inside of the windows in is not a farmer message, each passing day, except that the ecliptic is getting month. Stephen Vander- winter. I think it was a good investment as the energy valk, vice-president of but rather a message the lower each day, so the northern observer doesn’t get a very good view. The Moon passes by on the 28th. Wrap your home HIÀFLHQF\VDYHVXVPRQH\LQKHDWLQJDQGFRROLQJ WCWGA, attacked the private grain trade puts in comfort! 2YHUDOOZHDUHVDWLVÀHG government for providing out through their mouths. Mars is a morning object, however, appearing much compensation to dairy - Eric Sagan, too small to be of interest for the serious observer. The TOLL FREE 1-866-362-6525 farmers for damages to Melville, Sask Moon is nearby on the 24th. www.northomecomfortwindows.com their marketing board in- flicted by Ottawa. Mean- while, former WCWGA executive, Jeff Nielsen, Located in the Melville Advance was asking for the gov- 218 - 3rd Ave. W., Melville, SK ernment to be a willing partner to grain farm- ers. So their message is “government bad - except when it is good for just us.” Do they not see the contradiction? The only expertise the WCWGA have to offer about supply manage- ment is they don’t like it. Why are they targeting Avon JoyJoyFragrantSk Fragrant Sky Seductive Scents one farm group vs oth- Avon products of all kinds: bubble bath, Jewelry, fragrance oils, soaps, shoes, hand- by Amanda Hoehn ers? Dairy guys probably bags, travel bags and home decor including perfume, creams, all your favourites. Bath bombs for everyone in the family. grow wheat too! pillow covers, table runners and placemats. Just for scent, relaxing, sore muscles or kids The WCWGA’s main Baba’s Bloomers purpose was to kill the Kiji Plastics bombs with surprises inside. Crow Rate and the Cana- Barn board and recycled dishware (home decor). Kitchen containers, water bottles, pet food dian Wheat Board. Those Signs by Stefani dishes and more. have been accomplished Baby Afghans Wood signs and decor. and their friends in the Handmade afghans for your baby. Kimberly’s Creativity big grain companies have Sunset Gourmet decided that prairie farm- Event planner and gift basket designs for Gourmet dry soup, dips, bread mixes, spices, ers will only get $5.30 per Beresina Bees everyone. In-stock or can do custom orders. bu. for #1CWRS 13.5 pro- Locally farmed honey. Fresh wildflower sauces. tein for export and feed honey. 3 and 5 kg pails in-stock. LipSense / SeneGence wheat domestically brings Assorted lip, cosmetics and body care products. Susan Harris $5.50 per bu. The WCWGA BR Honey Author - Is a local author who lives in the should be happy. MooseBay Greenhouse Melville area. Adult and Children’s books Many farmers are still Flavoured honey and honey sticks. including: “Touched by Eternity”. trying to get the federal Large arrangements of succulents in assorted government to fairly dis- Crafts by Ashley size decor pots. tribute farmers’ money The Glass Lady taken when the CWB was Unique amazing book designs crafted into an Norwex Vintage recycled glass, solar lights, transferred to the gov- assortment of animals, people and more. Enviro-friendly products for home cleaning mushrooms, bird baths, flowers, angels ernment of Saudi Arabia and personal care. and more. and Bunge. That case is Crossroads Custom Laser working its way through Custom laser giftware plus the line of Outlaw Prairie Wheat Bags The Village Merchant the courts. The WCWGA Hot or cold therapy bag, for relief of pain, certainly never supported soap products. Assorted handcrafted driftwood decor, gift aching muscles, sore joints, stress, tension this action. Farmers are ware and furniture. Great for the cabin, and headaches. losing billions of dollars Dragonfly Clay & Crafts office or home. to the middle men in the Assorted hand crafted pottery. Rollite Ventures Ltd. grain trade since the Tina’s Handmade Soap loss of the CWB and the Assortment of pickled eggs, pickled sausage, Handmade soap. WCWGA is as quiet as Dave’s Woodworking horseradish and fudge. a church mouse. With a Handcrafted wooden vehicles, jewelry boxes. basis on wheat contracts Rosie’s Crafts Watkins - Lyle Mucha Large selection of your favourite Watkins of as much as $45, where’s Ethel’s Jams Handmade Tree of Life Hangers and the price transparency? products. Homemade jellies available in small jars or necklaces. It’s also ironic when the federal government gift packs. Sanity by Stitches gives money to the Canola You never know Council of Canada, which Jackie Guy Homecrafted custom crocheted clothing, royally offended the Chi- dishcloths, koozie and more. what you’ll find! Country Music CDs. nese on dockage over three years ago and lost that Schicker Farms customer, there was never Jewelry by Val Exner OPEN Local producer of eggs, flax & wheat for Monday to Friday any outcry from WCWGA. Assorted jewelry - Necklaces with pendants, baking or cooking, wheat bags for muscle They even shamelessly 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. bracelets, rings, earrings for all occasions. discomfort. took contracts from the The Melville Advance @grasslands_news November 1, 2019 7 PM needs to hear rural Saskatchewan and Alberta

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rural voice. We encourage the Prime eral parties to build a rural lens into agriculture economy. has expressed the need to work on Minister to connect with SARM and the heart of the federal government to As a champion of rural Saskatche- the relationship with the Western RMA to discuss the priorities of the ensure rural realities are at the fore- wan, SARM is committed to advocating Provinces. SARM supports the Prime rural western provinces and solutions front. All levels of government need on behalf of our rural municipalities. Minister reaching out to the premiers to move forward. to work together to build strong and Saskatchewan is a resource rich prov- of Saskatchewan and Alberta, as well SARM is an active member of the vibrant rural communities across the ince. The agriculture and oil and gas as the mayors of Regina, Saskatoon, Federation of Canadian Municipali- west. industries drive the economy, and Edmonton and Calgary. Saskatche- ties (FCM) and SARM President Ray Priorities in rural Saskatchewan many of our rural municipalities are wan and Alberta are home to more Orb is the Chair of the Rural Forum- include investment in road and bridge home to industries that feed the world than large urban centers and a united the largest caucus group in the FCM infrastructure to support the move- and fuel the economy. Cultivating an approach involves a rural voice. The Board and Committee structure, ment of goods and services, reliable inclusive approach for rural concerns Saskatchewan Association of Rural demonstrating the need for the federal access to international markets, get- will help to ease the current divide. Municipalities (SARM) and Rural Mu- government to engage the rural voice. ting energy products to market, and The rural voice needs to be involved nicipalities of Alberta (RMA) are the SARM supports the FCM call for fed- the proper policies to help support the in the conversation. SARM comments on the Speech from the Throne The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Munici- played a key role in advocating for crime prevention Orb. “As an association we are committed to advanc- palities (SARM) is encouraged by the Government of tools such as the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory ing priorities for our membership to create a strong Saskatchewan’s recognition of some key concerns for Network, Rural Crime Watch and the Protection and and diverse rural Saskatchewan.” rural municipalities in the recent Speech from the Response Team and is encouraged to see its commit- SARM champions the value of rural Saskatchewan Throne. ment to reducing crime. and is the leading voice representing the collective We appreciate the mutual understanding of a clear SARM lends its voice in support of our agriculture best interests of rural municipalities. need to connect rural Saskatchewan with the rest of industry and we appreciate the province’s commit- the world. This is acknowledged by Wireless Saskatch- ment to fight the carbon tax. We commend the prov- ewan’s initiative to invest up to $50 million to further ince’s goal to increase crop production and agriculture Subscribe online at increase coverage in rural areas. value-added exports over the next 10 years. The government’s continued support of Saskatch- “As municipal leaders we understand the effort re- grasslandsnews.ca ewan Crime Watch is also welcome news. SARM has quired to effect change,” stated SARM President Ray

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Natural disasters occur a lot more around Canada school or daycare while the emergency is occurring. contacts - you may not be able to access the Internet than the average person might think. Severe storms, Designate a person to pick them up. The same rule in an emergency situation. Have phone numbers on tornados, wildfires, floods, earthquakes and avalanches applies to pets and how you will ensure they are taken hand for family, an out-of-town emergency contact, have all been known to occur within Canadian bor- care of in extreme circumstances. doctor, veterinarian (if applicable,) poison control and ders. With climate change contributing to a constantly non-emergency calls. The main emergency number evolving meteorological situation in the country, too, Supplies will likely be busy during natural disasters, but for it seems likely that these natural disasters will only In planning for disaster, the key to keep in mind urgent situations only, don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1. continue to increase in volume and severity. is that it may take time before emergency respond- During an emergency November is National Community Safety & Crime ers are able to assist you. When building your emer- Prevention Month, and this month the Canada Safety gency kit, prepare for at least 72 hours (three days) Your first priority should be to ensure your own Council is calling your attention to emergency pre- of self-sufficiency. Your supplies should include: at safety. You’ll be of no help to anybody if you put your- paredness. Do you know what to do in case of emer- least two litres of water per person, per day; non-per- self in harm’s way. Assist others as soon as you’re gency? ishable food items like canned food, granola bars and safe. Follow the plan you’ve set out, making sure to stay put until all is safe or you’re ordered to evacuate. Emergency plan dried food; a manual can opener; a manual flashlight or a battery-operated one with extra batteries; a bat- Listen to the radio or TV, if possible, for further infor- A plan is a must when it comes to emergency pre- tery-powered radio; a first-aid kit; specialty items in- mation. Avoid using electronic devices unnecessarily paredness. Because it could be needed at any time, cluding medication, formula and equipment, as well - too much cellular activity can jam up the signals and, you won’t be able to rely on effective communications as any specific items customized to the potential risks besides, you may need to conserve battery power. during the emergency. in your area. If you’re ordered to evacuate, make sure to take Identify the exit points from your house. An escape These supplies should be stored in a backpack, suit- your emergency kit as well as any essentials, shut off route may become necessary if you need to get out case or other easily transportable means of storage water, electricity and gas if instructed to do so, notify immediately. You should also designate a meeting area and placed in an easily accessible place. In case of your out-of-town contact and provide details of where in case you and your family get split up. Be aware an emergency that forces you to evacuate, you won’t you are going. Lock your home before leaving, and of the location of your fire extinguisher, water valve, necessarily have the time to go looking for your kit. register with a local reception centre where you will electrical panel, gas valve and floor drain at all times. be kept up to date. If you have children, your emergency plan should Contact information Emergency preparedness is a group effort - commu- also account for situations where they may be at Write down the phone numbers for emergency nity safety depends on everyone doing their part to keep the neighbourhood safe even in the face of emer- gency. Make a plan, stick to it, and trust emergency Winter driving tips and being prepared responders to do their part, too. LOST & FOUND ITEMS continued from 7 If you have lost some keys, remotes, glasses etc., come to The Melville Advance and look in our lost and found. As you enter the curve, gradually steer across the The first snowfalls 218 - 3rd Ave. W., Melville lane so that as you near the mid-point of the curve During the first few snowfalls, drive very slowly the vehicle is near the right side of the lane with and keep a five-second following distance. It takes time its wheels straight. As you exit the curve, gradually to change from your summer driving patterns. Exag- steer back across the lane towards the left side. For gerate your gentleness on your brake and accelerator Grayson School Community Council left curves, reverse the process. This will lessen the pedals and you will stay out of the line-ups at the body sideways force and reduce the chance that you will shop. Annual General Meeting spin out. Slow entry into the curve is crucial or your vehicle may not make it around the curve. What to have in your vehicle Because there is reduced traction available for stop- • Snow brush and scraper Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 ping and turning, reduce your speed when conditions • Gas line antifreeze at 7:00 p.m. in the Grayson School Library are wet or slippery. As well, give yourself a following • Small snow shovel distance even longer than three seconds. • Set of traction mats If you are: Never use cruise control when roads are wet or • Booster cables (know how to use them) ²a parent or community member who wants to make a slippery.  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By Scott Savard students in the grade 12 classes. Grasslands News “It usually varies between 10 for an average num- ber to 12, if you want to average everything out over the years. With 15 usually being the max, sometimes Melville Comprehensive School (MCS) has a list we accept a couple more just because they wanted to of programs for students to dive into. The welding take it, we have the ability to teach it, we have enough program is one that has produced a vast number of equipment, so we let them take the class,” he said. students that move on to the working field after com- It’s been a while since Muzyka has done a study on pletion. how many kids end up getting a job in the field, but Dennis Musyka, welding instructor and Good Spirit the last time he did was 10 years ago and it had 90 per School Division Practical and Applied Arts Consultant cent of students move on to the workforce. at MCS, has seen many students come through the “They are all over the place, some are in Winni- program. peg, some are in British Columbia, some in Alberta “We have Grade 10, 11 and 12 taking their respec- right now, and we got quite a few from last year’s class tive level according to their grade level. Grade 12 has in Regina, all pursuing the welding trade,” Muzyka two different levels, an A 30 and a B 30. Usually by the added. time they are finished the B 30 they are ready for the The students are fully engaged in the class with workforce. They go directly from high school and get hands-on experience and are excited to learn about a job pretty much anywhere they chose to,” Muzyka the trade. Usually, the kids will stick with the program explained. once they get involved Muzyka explained. With the courses being provided at the high school “Any student that takes a trade class, whether it level, it eliminates the process of having to learn such be welding or construction or whatever, most of them techniques and skills in post-secondary, giving the want to be in the class. They are looking for that op- students a chance to enter the work field right after portunity to get that hands-on experience which you graduation. don’t get the opportunity to do in academic classes. So, “If you are going through an apprenticeship type of it definitely helps spur the interest. Usually, people, training process, you are basically accumulating trade SCOTT SAVARD | MELVILLE ADVANCE once they are in the class, don’t drop out and stick it hours. When you leave school here, they usually can MCS Welding program through,” he said. get anywhere from 700 to 800 trade hours that they can Kyan Ell, a Welding 20 student at Melville Compre- While some kids take the course just based on inter- apply to their apprenticeship level,” he said. hensive School is hard at work learning techniques est, others take it to prepare themselves for entering “Normally an apprenticeship requirement for level of the trade. the workforce. The goal for Muzyka is to help those one is 1,800, so they have already got 800 hours ac- students accumulate the trade hours to help get them cumulated for the first level of training. It’s a major man. Once I got my journeyman, I was a journeyman to work in the business after high school. benefit; we have a youth apprenticeship program here for around five years I would say. I then got an op- “For the most part it has been happening; we are which allows them to generate 300 trade hours over portunity from Polytechnique’s and they approached very fortunate with that. A lot of students are involved and above what they can accumulate with the different me one day and asked me if I would be interested in in the classes and also focus on competitions. We have classes they take here.” teaching,” Muzyka mentioned. skills competitions which include five or six different This is Musyka’s twentieth year at the school and “I taught for them for about six years, but that was areas in our school right now and that gives them an has been teaching since 1994. Before he started his in Moose Jaw and commuting back and forth on week- opportunity to compete at a trade level or trade class teaching career, he was welding and was a farmer, to ends and I did that for six years. There was then an in similarity to which you would compete in sports at which his skill came in handy for teaching students opening here at the school so, I applied here and got school,” Muzyka continued. about the trade. on here. My kids went to this school, so it worked out Muzyka is very proud of the student’s accomplish- “I used to weld during winter months for produc- quite neat.” ments over the years in the competition areas, win- tion companies. So I have had a lot of experience in The number of students that take the course varies ning 23 medals at a provincial and national level. As structural, production, maintenance, repair and all from year to year, but he has had the highest amount well, he is pleased that kids have the opportunity to that over the years. Then I decided to take my journey- of students take part in his classes this year with 17 take classes like welding at MCS. 306.782.1414 YORKTON

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Submitted in reverse as the Cobras second place with a 2-1 re- The Melville Com- stepped up their game and cord and played a semi-fi- prehensive High School managed to win the first, nal against the first place (MCS) Jr. Girls volleyball lost the second before Esterhazy Warriors from team won a Bronze medal winning the match in the the other pool. Esterhazy at the East Central Dis- third by a close score of proved to be the stron- trict Athletic Association 15-12. ger team as they grabbed playoffs this past weekend “Canora proved to be the momentum early and in Esterhazy. The Cobras very evenly matched with went on to easily defeat qualified for the District us. They play great de- the Cobras in two sets. tournament by finishing fence and serve the ball The Warriors went on to second at the Conference very consistently. Our defeat Yorkton Regional playoff where MCS beat system play proved to in two straight sets to win Langenburg in the semi-fi- give us the edge as we Gold on their home floor. nals before losing to Es- were able to attack the “I am proud of our terhazy in the final. The ball more often and put results this season. The District tournament was pressure on their defence. girls improved in leaps the last of four played by Our captain, Hailey and bounds in regards to the Cobras this season in Munteanu led the team in how to play offence and addition to some exhibi- kills during the tourna- defensive systems in vol- tion games. The results ment and Bronze match. leyball. That improve- of the tournaments in Sa- However, it was an en- ment in addition to the cred Heart, Churchbridge tire team effort as Callie upgrade in basic skills SUBMITTED | MELVILLE ADVANCE and Yorkton Regional Metzger and Lecina Gray allowed us to be one of Bronze medalists were the same as they provided points from the the better teams in the The MCS Jr. girls volleyball received bronze medals at the East Central Dis- were at Districts; a loss left side and middle, while area by end of season. I trict Athletic Association playoffs. Front row, from left is Abigail Johnson, Al- in the semi-finals. How- Drew Martinook and Kar- am looking forward to exa-Lee Frederiksen, Summer McKay, Callie Metzger, Emma Borys and Tasia ever, the loss in a District lee Screpenek contrib- working with the return- Serelo. Back row, from left is Hailey Munteanu, Cleo Phaneuf, Drew Martinook, semi-final still meant a uted with their blocking ing players and hopefully Madison Clarke, Karlee Screpenek, Lecina Gray, Abby Schicker and coach shot at a medal in the ability. Finally, Summer improving further next third place game against McKay set for the Cobras season.” Dan Alspach. Canora. and did a great job of run- The Bronze game ning the offence and giv- against Canora was a re- ing MCS opportunities at match of the last game of the net.” the round robin in which MCS opened the Dis- Canora got the better of trict tournament with a the Cobras. The match straight set win against St. was close, MCS lost the Paul’s and followed that first set but bounced back with a two set win against to win the second, only to Kamsack. Combined with lose in the third set. The the loss to Canora, the Co- Bronze final played out bras finished pool play in Make the Spadafora on pace for a career year choice ! By Scott Savard Grasslands News Subscribe to your local Grasslandss NNewsews NNewspapere Calgary, Alberta, the birthplace of country singer - The Melville Advance Paul Brandt; it’s where the famous Hart wrestling fam- ily grew up; it’s the home of the Flames, and it’s where - Fort Qu’Appelle Times 2018’s Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Rookie of the Year Luke Spadafora learned how to lace - Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun up the skates. Spadafora earned the title of Rookie of the Year in the SJHL after posting 16 goals and 30 assists while splitting time between the Humboldt Broncos and the Melville Millionaires. In 2018 he had a total of 46 points in 56 games. Spadafora currently has 22 points in 16 games and is on pace for 77 points this season if SUBSCRIBE WHY he plays in 56 games. He explained that success in hockey hasn’t come SUBSCRIBE? easy and that his hockey I.Q. helped him climb the EARLY AND SAVE rankings in Calgary’s Minor Hockey Association. - We are a small local business “For me, it was a little tough; I was a late bloomer, wasn’t the prettiest skater which was a big reason why - We employ local people I didn’t make many of the AAA teams when I was a * <8$,!9'@3<8‰‡‰‡9<#9$8-6ধ32 - We contribute to the local economy younger kid. Hockey I.Q. has always been my stron- October $25 | -2$;3#'8T‰‡ˆŽ(38‚‰Œ  - We pay local taxes gest part of my game. 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I just know as a player, he’s always going to be ‰‡‰‡<#9$8-6ধ329=!£-&(831!2Yorkton Cardinals baseball (AJHL). explained that he has trained with this year, even with the longer clubs will sit out the upcoming summer season Beny has accumulated six points O’Brien before and that he brings a travel distance compared to when and try to start up again in a year’s time. in 16 games with the Saskatchewan lot of knowledge to his training ses- Beny played for Lloydminster. Apparently both clubs are finding it difficult Junior Hockey Leagues (SJHL) Mel- sions. “He’s been able to come to a cou- to pony up the cash required to operate a base- ville Millionaires so far this season. In terms of how the season has ple of games; he’s happy that I’m ball team in the Western Canadian Baseball He explained that coming back to gone up to this point, Beny said he here. I know a lot of people miss League and as a result, have decided to turn the city he once knew gives a famil- got off to a slow start but he has got him too in Melville and around so, their efforts to raising the necessary money to iar feeling. the monkey off his back after scor- it’s nice,” he said. restore baseball in the prairie communities. “Yeah, it’s just really familiar. ing his first goal of the season on Moving forward through the sea- Melville residents have seen the changes in I’m comfortable out here. I think Oct. 11 in a 7-4 win against the York- son, Beny would like to use his big the team and more than likely aren’t totally sur- we have one of the best rinks in the ton Terriers. frame to get in the front of the net prised by this recent turn of events. league so, I’m just very used to the “It was a big relief. When you and start popping in more goals. It’s not difficult to figure out that running a environment and a lot of familiar are not scoring, you kind of doubt “For myself, I have a big body, team in a league such as the WCBL is tough for faces have been really welcoming of yourself a little bit and getting that just get to the net. I have pretty everyone, but especially so for a smaller market me. I’m just happy to be back,” Beny first one for sure got the monkey off good hands and some good skills team, like the Millionaires. explained. the back. I can just play now after I so, I think get to the dirty areas and There are only so many pockets you can reach Out of those familiar faces is a got that and I’m hoping for more to that’s probably how I’m going to into to pay for tickets and peanuts and cracker former teammate in Luke Nkwama come,” he said. score some more goals this season,” jacks before you’ve reached your limit as a fan. who plays alongside Beny this sea- In terms of the team winning Beny mentioned. For the teams, expenses keep mounting. son, showing flashes of chemistry games, Beny expressed that it’s only “There are advantages for sure; In this day and age of governments taxing ev- when they play on the same line. a matter of time until the team starts I’m stronger than some guys but erything, now including the air you breathe, it’s “There are a lot of people that to put up wins on a more consistent there are quick little guys too. The quite the proposition to play in a league where I went to school with and all that. basis. mindset is to go in there and battle.” it’s impossible to avoid bus trips and road meals There is actually a guy on the team, “I think we are better than our Beny is looking forward to play- with the prices escalating all the time. Luke Nkwama, that’s one of my best record. We haven’t shown what we ing the rest of the season and has felt I suppose the teams are going to attempt to buddies. So, he is on the team too. can really do. I think once we kind the love of the community since he run a few fundraisers while relegated to the side- It’s a lot easier with a bunch of fa- of figure it out, we can put the pieces has been back. It’s a different feeling lines, but it remains to be seen whether baseball miliar faces,” he said. together and go on a little roll here; than when he played for Lloydmin- is still a viable sport in Melville or 25 minutes “We played together in Peewee I think we have a pretty good team.” ster last year. down Highway 10 in Yorkton. second year, all of bantam and In being a local player on the “I think it’s a lot more comfort- It’s a sad state of affairs for the people – and I midget, we kind of parted ways. We team, the fan support has been vocal able for sure. I know that even just am one of them – who love to watch baseball and played on the same line for the start about how they want him to succeed. going to the grocery store, everyone enjoy an evening or afternoon, relaxing in the of the year. I think the chemistry People of all ages cheer him on in is telling me how happy they are sunshine with some sunflower seeds or a refresh- is still there because we skate all the crowd and he is noticeably one that I’m back here and stuff like ing beverage. summer together and stuff like that. of the favorites on the team. that. Lloydminster is a good place to There’s not many things in life that beat a I think, when we are put together, “It’s nice; it’s a little bit of pres- live too, but I’m just more familiar summer breeze wafting the smells of hamburg- we do pretty well. We know where sure but yeah, it’s nice that people here,” he said. ers, hotdogs and popcorn past the stands as the warm sun hits your shoulders on a warm summer evening and the boys of summer play a Stats Story game of baseball. There’s just something about the freshly cut grass, the manicured infield, the umpires’ bark- Tuesday, Nov. 5: Average, Francine Stuckey, 158. Bell 14 ing out balls and strikes and safe and out calls Melville Millionaires 9:00 a.m. Parent & Tot Skating  0HQ·V +LJK 6LQJOH 7ULSOH DQG Schmirler 12 and the sound of a baseball slapping happily into Schedule 11:40 a.m. MCS Hockey Academy Average, Gordon Ostlund, 213, 538, Molnar 11 the catchers mitt or the crack of a wooden bat 4:30 p.m. IP Practice 173. Pre-Season Schedule 5:30 p.m. Bantam AA Practice Team High Single, Ostlund, 1237. GRAYSON LEAGUE sending a ball through a clear, blue sky, toward 7:30 p.m. SJHL Mils vs Weyburn Team High Triple, Dobson, 3583. Oct. 25 the outfield fence. NOVEMBER: Wednesday, Nov. 6: Team Pts. LDGLHV· +LJK 6LQJOH 7ULSOH DQG 01– Melville at La Ronge 4:00 p.m. Novice Practice Ostlund 19.5 Average, Nancy Peet, 213, 611, 189. Another difference between baseball and 02– Melville at Nipawin 6:00 p.m. Midget AA vs Yorkton Dobson 12.5  0HQ·V +LJK 6LQJOH DQG 7ULSOH many other sports is the way the game officials 05– Weyburn at Melville 9:15 p.m. Muggers vs Grenfell 5HLQROG*HORZLW]0HQ·V+LJK 06– Melville at Melfort and players interact with the fans. Thursday, Nov. 7: MONDAY COMMERCIAL Average, Dennis Hoedel, 195. 08– Notre Dame at Melville 9:30 a.m. SJHL Mils Practice Oct. 25 Team High Single, Kuntz, 1303, At Melville games, you’d often see a fan speak- 09– Melville at Estevan 11:40 MCS Hockey Academy LDGLHV· +LJK 6LQJOH 7ULSOH DQG 3699. ing with a player on topics as diverse as the 12– Weyburn at Melville 1:00 p.m. Parent & Tot Skating Average, Brandy Lechner, 271, 754, Team Pts. 15– Melville at Weyburn 4:30 p.m. Skate Melville 231. Hoedel 21 weather, the condition of the golf course, where 6:15 p.m. Skate Melville  0HQ·V +LJK 6LQJOH /XFDV Yuzik 21 the best, closest fishing spots might be located or SJHL League Standings 8:15 p.m. Midget Chiefs Practice /LW]HQEHUJHU  0HQ·V +LJK 7ULSOH Ottenbreit 19 Friday, Nov. 8: and Average, Randy Ostlund, 813, 247. Kuntz 14 where the place to grab a meal could be. 4:30 p.m. Sledge Hockey as of Oct. 29 Team High Single and Triple, Not Gelowitz 13 Unlike hockey, where you’d be screaming VITERRA DIVISION 5:30 p.m. Peewee Practice Guilty, 1398, 3804. Cooper 8 through a 10 foot wall of glass to catch a players Team W L OT/SL Pts. 7:30 p.m. SJHL vs Notre Dame Team Pts. Yorkton 8 9 0-0 16 0Q0·V  attention, at a baseball game, you only have to Weyburn 7 8 0-1 15 TUESDAY YBC Merv Moore Professional Amateurs 18 Oct. 22 wait until someone got in the on deck circle. Melville 4 8 2-2 12 Blind Chickens 17 Estevan 4 8 2-1 11 Sportsplex Schedule GLUOV· +LJK 6LQJOH DQG 7ULSOH 7DOLD The players and coaches were also more Not Guilty 17 3HWHUV   *LUOV· +LJK 'RXEOH SHERWOOD DIVISION 2 Pin Heads 15 than willing to interact with the children who Team W L OT/SL Pts. Note: Schedule subject to change Creedance Nordal, 137. Friday, Nov. 1: Odd Balls 8 Boys High Single, Rivers Haase, attended the games. It wasn’t surprising to see Flin Flon 12 3 2-0 26 Melfort 11 4 2-1 25 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Rec Hockey 133. Boys High Double, Aiden Lavergne, a player at the snack shack grabbing some sort Nipawin 10 6 0-0 20 4:15 p.m. Novice Practice 67+(15<·6 203. Boys High Triple, Mason Lechner, of sustenance while fending off questions from La Ronge 7 11 2-0 16 6:00 p.m. - 12 Midnight Oct. 22 347. GLOBAL AG RISK SOL. DIVISION Moneymen Tournament LDGLHV· +LJK 6LQJOH 7ULSOH DQG Team High Single, Hall, 651. Team a dozen or more youngsters who have been pa- Team W L OT/SL Pts. Saturday, Nov. 2: Average, Pat Brown, 225, 556, 193. High Triple, Lechner, 1887. trolling the area behind the stands in hope of Battlefords 17 1 0-0 34 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.  0HQ·V+LJK6LQJOH-RUGDQ6LQFODLU Team Pts. Moneymen Tournament  0HQ·V +LJK 7ULSOH DQG $YHUDJH Curylo 19 catching a foul ball and earning a dollar for his Humboldt 9 5 1-1 20 Kindersley 7 9 1-0 15 Sunday, Nov. 3: Randy Ostlund, 760, 242. Lechner 13 or her trouble. Notre Dame 5 9 2-0 12 10:00 a.m. Moneyment Tournament Team High Single, 5 Alive, 1317. Hall 13 8:30 p.m. Sunday Rec Hockey Team High Triple, Mann, 3715. Stott 11 While there’s no baseball coming this sum- Monday, Nov. 4: Team Pts. mer, I hope the absence makes people’s hearts MCS Cobra’s 4:30 p.m. Speed Skating A Team 17 Football Schedule THURSDAY YBC grow fonder and it returns to Pirie Field with a 6:15 p.m. Atom AA Practice Try Hards 17 Oct. 24 7:45 p.m. Bantam Female Practice Mann 16 GLUOV· +LJK 6LQJOH &KDULV :LQVORZ vengeance in 2021, and takes its spotlight back. Senior Cobras 8:45 p.m. Bantam Practice Hi Rollers 16 Playoff Dates:  *LUOV· +LJK 7ULSOH /L]]LH %MRUJDQ Even though Melville is by far the smallest Tuesday, Nov. 5: Five Alive 11 152.. Saturday, Nov. 2 4:30 p.m. Atom Practice Boys High Single and Triple, Jon market in the WCBL, it would be wonderful if Saturday, Nov. 9 Drifters 7 5:45 p.m. Peewee Practice Lamb, 242, 602.. 6:45 p.m. Peewee Female Practice the comeback was meant to be. WEDNESDAY LADIES  7HDP +LJK 6LQJOH %MRUJDQ  8:00 p.m. Midget AA Practice Melville has long been known as the Home of Melville HCUC Schedule Oct. 23 Team High Triple, Hahn, 1882. Wednesday, Nov. 6: the Millionaires and I believe when they erected LDGLHV· +LJK 6LQJOH DQG 7ULSOH Team Pts. Note: Schedule subject to change 4:30 p.m. Skate Melville Lamb 17.5 7:00 p.m. Speed Skating -HDQHWWH +HLO   /DGLHV· +LJK that sign and came up with the slogan, that it Friday, Nov. 1: Average, Marylou Janiskewich,178. 9:00 p.m. Bantam Practice %MRUJDQ  11:40 a.m. MCS Hockey Academy Team High Single and Triple, Heil, was directed at hockey rather than baseball. Thursday, Nov. 7: Koval 15 4:30 p.m. Sledge Hockey 1314, 3785. 4:15 p.m. Atom Practice Hahn 7.5 I think there’s room in that sentiment for two 5:30 p.m. Peewee Practice Team Pts. 6:45 p.m. Peewee Female Practice 5:45 p.m. Bantam AA Practice sports. Hack 17 SATURDAY YBC 7:45 p.m. Midget AA vs ND Argos 7:15 p.m. Midget AA Practice Miller 17 Oct. 26 Saturday, Nov. 2: 8:45 p.m. Midget AA Female Practice G 12:15 p.m. Midget AA vs ND Hounds Friday, Nov.8: Bell 11 LUOV·+LJK6LQJOHDQG7ULSOH(O\VVD 3:45 p.m. Peewee Female 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Rec Hockey Heil 11 Thompson, 135, 361. Girls High Double, Parkland Fire vs Weyburn 4:15 p.m. Novice Practice Haven Weatherhead, 164. 6:00 p.m. Bantam Female vs Praire S. 7:45 p.m. Peewee Female Mils RURAL LEAGUE Boys High Single and Triple, Isaac We want to know what’s Sunday, Nov. 3: 9:00 p.m. Melville Bombers Oct. 24 Hollinger, 154, 366. Boys High Double, 9:00 a.m. IP Little Mils LDGLHV· +LJK 6LQJOH DQG 7ULSOH Lucas Faye, 166. happening in your community! 3:00 p.m. Peewee Female 7KHUHVD2VWOXQG/DGLHV·+LJK Team High Single and Triple, Parkland Fire vs Swift Cur. Average, Crystal Schofer, 192. Hollinger, 648, 1843. Melville Bowl Arena Team Pts. Send your events to 5:15 p.m. Bantam Female vs Estevan Scores/Standings  0HQ·V +LJK 6LQJOH 7ULSOH DQG SP0LGJHW&KLHIVYV/·EXUJK Average, Lucas Litzenberger, 273, 733, Cool Team 18 234. Hollinger 1 15 Monday, Nov. 4: MONDAY A.M. [email protected] 10:00 a.m. SJHL Mils Practice Team High Single and Triple, Yuzicapi 14 Oct. 28 Molnar, 1389, 3739. Hollinger 14 4:30 p.m. Skate Melville L 1-844-GNG-NEWS 1-844-464-6397 ext. 230 DGLHV· +LJK 6LQJOH DQG 7ULSOH Team Pts. Twister 13 7:45 p.m. Peewee AA Practice $QJHOD'REVRQ/DGLHV·+LJK SP0HQ·V Messner 19 Crash Boom 10 The Melville Advance 14 November 1, 2019 www.grasslandsnews.ca HOROSCOPE Spadafora on pace for a career year - continued from 12

WEEK OF game. He was a really smart player; NOV. 3 TO NOV. 9, 2019 I just think he’s going to get better and better,” Spadafora added. THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: “That’s funny because Booker (Chacalias) and I, in my Midget TAURUS, GEMINI AND CANCER AA year, we were actually both battling for the scoring title. I think ARIES (March 21-April 19) he finished with 55 (points) and I Your colleagues and friends will finished with 53 or something, so encourage you to take charge, even if he got me there. I have always re- you’d rather stay on the sidelines. membered him after that. Philipott, Trust in your abilities and it will be a Berk (Berkeliev) and I skated at big success. that four-on-four camp too.” While Spadafora has had great TAURUS (April 20-May 20) chemistry with Porterfield, he cred- When the company you work for its his point totals and his Rookie undergoes restructuring, you’re sure of the Year title to his line mates in to feel some stress. Luckily, you’ll Humboldt and Melville. climb a few more rungs of the ladder “It was pretty cool; it was a big during this chaotic period. honour. I played with two 20-year olds in Humboldt and Melville. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) That obviously really helped; they There will be talk of travel this week. took me under their wings and You may be suddenly inspired by a showed me the way. When you play training program that could lead you with those types of players it helps to a new career. You could also adopt out a lot,” Spadafora explained. a new spiritual practice. Scouts from the NCAA have been watching Spadafora after a great year last year. Several CANCER (June 21-July 22) Looking for an opening SCOTT SAVARD | MELVILLE ADVANCE Emotions are in the air this week, and schools have inquired about the you’ll be easily moved. You may take forward and it’s something that he Luke Spadafora (51) is looking to pass the puck to an open teammate the first steps towards buying a new would like to accomplish, as well as during the game against the Broncos on Oct. 26. Spadafora leads the home. You’ll be surprised to find that playing pro hockey in the future. team in points with 22. “I definitely want to try and play your financial situation is better than pro hockey, whether it’s in Europe, you thought. East Coast, AHL or wherever it run here.” 20-year old; he will bring another

leads me. If it’s the right opportu- Spadafora is excited about what good veteran with leadership to the LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) nity then yea, I can also always fall this year’s Mils team can accom- team.” Before reaching a decision, it’s into school if I get that scholarship plish; the makeup of the team is Spadafora explained that the important to gather all the as well,” he said. built well and have answered some city of Melville has done a lot for information necessary and to weigh Spadafora hasn’t missed a step early adversity. him, creating friendships, memo- the pros with the cons. Take your after last year’s campaign and has “I really like our forwards. I ries and a place where he can con- time, even if others are pressuring got off to a fast start and is cur- think we got unbelievable depth. tinue his hockey career. you to decide. rently tied for the ninth spot for Obviously, it’s unfortunate on “I love it; it has done a lot for most points in the SJHL. what happened to Berk and he was me. In Humboldt, I had a good VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) “Porterfield has been helping going to be a big part of our team, start but wasn’t really talking to You’ll have a lot of work to do this out a lot; just starting the season so hopefully he makes a recovery, any schools. Then I came here and week and a slight cold risks slowing off strong with him, getting a little comes back and helps us out. Its ob- got the opportunity to get a lot of you down considerably. Make sure bit of chemistry early. I was fight- viously tough as a goalie to come ice time as a younger guy. I got you get enough sleep and take care ing to put the puck in the net for in, not expected to be a starter; you put in some good situations with of your health if you don’t want to a bit, so it was nice to have that have to come in right away and flip some older guys and I have flour- drop the ball. big game against Yorkton (where the switch as a rookie,” he said. ished here. It’s really opened a lot he scored a hat trick and had five “Good on McEachren and of doors for me, especially going to LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) points) and got the monkey off my Adams, they got a lot of compe- that second showcase in January You’ll be the focus of attention this back a bit,” Spadafora added. tition right now, so it’s good on in Regina.” week. You’ll use your wits to defuse a “That was nice; just getting a them. I think our D-core is going to “That helped me out a lot and I tense situation. Someone may also little more confidence, just getting get stronger; I’m really liking our have loved it. They have done a lot trust you with a secret. Make sure to into the swing of things and hope- team. We just got another Calgary of good things for me and I want to keep it to yourself. fully the team just continues in get- guy that I knew from the (Calgary) help the team win. I really like the ting better. Hopefully, we get some Canucks. His name is Jackson Ver- group of guys we got here. Great SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) consistency going and get a little straete. I known him and he’s a community here, I love it.” With many stores getting into the Christmas spirit already, you’ll be inspired to make a list of gifts to offer PUZZLE NO. 001 Copyright © 2018, Penny Press those closest to you. You’ll also start to get ready for the family holiday CROSSWORD party. 45. Surpass 21, in blackjack 25. Large dog 47. Military division 26. At all times SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) 49. Swiss call 27. Word Don’t forget the GPS before heading 52. School groups: abbr. 28. Thorn somewhere new so you don’t get lost. 55. Perched You’ll finally get confirmation of 57. Underground chamber 29. Length x width something you’ve been waiting for at 58. Relax 31. Bark work. 59. Schuss 34. Adapts 60. “The Man Who ____ 36. Chafe CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Too Much” You should receive a sum of money 39. Hither’s partner 61. Acorn bearers you’ve been owed for a while now, 41. Purchase 62. Nope’s opposite through a refund or an insurance 63. Transmit 44. Ms. Spacek settlement. You’ll be happy to finally 46. Anklets loosen your belt. DOWN 48. Seize 1. Give up AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) 50. Consistent You’ll have a front row seat for all 2. Done 51. Bawdy sorts of events and easily bring 3. Book minder 52. Major-leaguer people together. Additionally, you’ll 4. Low female voices 53. Oolong or pekoe be the first one to propose initiatives 5. Move to and fro 54. Request that will make things go more 6. Door sign 56. End smoothly. 7. Started ACROSS 16. Job for a musician 32. Wait on 8. Angered 1. Soda flavor 17. Husk 33. Opera melody PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) 9. Hawaiian food 5. Duck-foot feature 18. Inaccuracy 35. Road covering The week will start with a little 10. “Holiday ____” confusion. You’ll need a second 8. Heroic poem 20. Oompah horn 37. Elk 11. Atlantic food fish coffee once you get to the office if 12. Like Darth Vader 22. Largest continent 38. Prepared you want to beat your 13. Tree chopper 24. Lump of gold 40. Saloon 19. Parachuter’s cord procrastination. You’ll find yourself 14. “____, Nanette” 28. Soap cake 42. Elbow site 21. Commuter vehicle with your head in the clouds on more 15. Mortgage, e.g. 30. Interfere 43. Guitars’ cousins 23. Museum display than one occasion. The Melville Advance @grasslands_news November 1, 2019 15 Health Canada changes packaging for cigarettes

Cigarette smokers will standardized as well. ences to colors or filter rette packages with light ing across the globe, with bacco products is a key no longer be able to say This policy will put characteristics. colors and white space measures implemented milestone in Canada’s “Give me the blue pack” Canada at the forefront of Health Canada says are perceived to have in six countries, namely, Tobacco Strategy, which when defining their a global push to curb the research has shown that lower health risks than Australia (2012), the aims to drive down to- choice of purchase, as appeal of cigarette brands, plain and standardized dark-toned products. United Kingdom (2017), bacco use to 5 per cent of effective Nov. 9, all pack- particularly among youth packaging reduces the Fong said there’s ev- France (2017), Ireland, the Canadian population ages will be brown and and will also eliminate appeal and attractiveness idence suggesting that Norway and New Zealand by 2035. This will mean stripped of logos and dis- packages as pocket-sized of tobacco products, espe- plain packaging reduces (2018). Hungary, Slovenia, fewer Canadians will tinctive designs. Health promotions. Canada has cially to youth. This has these misconceptions, Uruguay and other coun- start smoking, more Ca- Canada gives retailers 90 adopted measures from at been demonstrated in re- while making health tries have announced nadians will quit, and a days to offload their re- least 13 other countries. search conducted on both warnings more salient by plans to implement plain new generation of health- maining inventory from In 2021, cigarette pack- non-smokers and smokers eliminating eye-catching packaging by 2020. ier Canadians will have a that date. aging will be standard- in numerous countries, distractions. The implementation greater awareness of how The new plain and ized to a slide-and-shell including Canada. Plain packaging of to- of plain and standard- important it is to never standardized appearance format, which will pro- “The package designs bacco products is emerg- ized appearance of to- use tobacco products. measures will include vide a wider surface area (are) really amazingly removing distinctive and that will display the larg- glitzy and very attrac- attractive features from est health warnings in tive, especially to kids,” packaging and products the world. Some studies said Geoffrey Fong, the and requires all packages indicate that health warn- founder and chief prin- to be of the same drab ings were more notice- cipal investigator of the brown color. Only the per- able and effective when International Tobacco mitted grey colored text displayed on plain pack- Control Policy Evaluation may be displayed on the ages than when displayed Project. packages, in a standard on branded packages. “What we’ve found is location, font and size. There will also be that plain packaging has The appearance and size some new names attached tremendous effects on re- of cigarettes and other to preferred brands as the ducing the appeal of these tobacco products will be new rules prohibit refer- deadly products.” Fong said cigarette packages are designed to deceive consumers into thinking some brands are less harmful than others. For example, he said, studies indicate that ciga-

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