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Getting the out for the double play
Review Photo 7857 – Greg Nikkel
Iron Pigs first baseman Kelton Hoium had the ball in the glove for the second out in a double play, during their game hosting the Regina Ghosts on Friday evening at Tom Laing Park.The Iron Pigs defeated the Ghosts 5-2, with all of their runs coming in the first inning of play.
Weyburn Iron Pigs handle the Regina Ghosts 5-2 The Weyburn Iron Pigs scored all of the runs they needed in the first inning, as they defeated the Regina Ghosts 5-2 on Friday evening at Tom Laing Park in Qu’Appelle Valley Baseball League action. Some well-placed hitting in the first inning led to the five runs, and the Pigs only allowed two runs in the second inning by the Ghosts, with no more scor-
ing on the evening. Brad Weisgerber had a double which scored a run, and Ketter Hoium had a triple, and with two hits scored an RBI, while Evan Schultz had two RBIs on the night. Mike Onstad had a run, a hit and an RBI. Evan Orsted was on the mound for four innings, and Luke Niemegeers for three, with Orsted allowing seven hits and two runs,
and he got four strike-outs. Niemegeers allowed one hit, no runs and had six strike-outs. Weyburn will be on the road for their last two games of the season, at Optimist ball park to play the Trappers on Monday, Aug. 9, and at Ross Wells Park in Moose Jaw on Tuesday, Aug. 10. Playoffs will begin around Aug. 15th.
Weyburn product Brett Jones signed by Denver Broncos NFL centre and Weyburn product Brett Jones has been signed by the Denver Broncos, after three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He was signed two days before his 30th birthday, and will now compete for a roster spot at centre at training camp, which is to start shortly. Jones, who played his
high school football with the Weyburn Comp Eagles, was drafted to the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL in 2013, where he achieved All-Star status. The 6-foot-2, 315-pound lineman appeared in 30 games (14 starts) for the New York Giants before being traded to the Vikings in August 2018. He made 31 appearances and started
five games for Minnesota, including two contests last season. He is the fourth player to reunite with Broncos rookie general manager George Paton during the offseason. The team previously signed ex-Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, running back Mike Boone, and defensive tackle Shemar Stephen.
Hallberg sets new course record By David Willberg, Estevan Mercury It was a week to remember for Weyburn’s Rick Hallberg. The local golfer won the senior men’s provincial championship on July 2729 in Warman. Competing out of Golf Kenosee, Hallberg carded rounds of 71, 65, and 66 for a three-day total of 202, 13 shots better than Lavern Arndt and George Janson. It was his second straight title and his third in four years. Then on the weekend, he won the senior men’s event at the FrameTech Classic, contested at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course in Estevan from Saturday to Monday. He finished with a three-round total of 199, which is 17-under-par, highlighted by a 59 in the second round Sunday that was a course record. Starting on the back nine of Round 2, he birdied two of his first five holes, then birdied his next six holes, eagled another and birdied one more. And he had birdies on two of his final three holes to clinch the 59. “It was something I’ve never seen before. It was unexpected. I got on a roll,” said Hallberg. He said he’s had seven
RICK HALLBERG birdies in a row before, but never a round like the one on Sunday. “It just seemed like every time I got a wedge in my hand, it was at a good (distance) number that I like. You get days like that. And then the next day you play, you don’t get good numbers, and it’s harder to hit shots close to the hole,” he said. Hallberg shot a 73 in the first round on Saturday and a 67 in the final round Monday to win by
22 strokes over Estevan’s James Gordon. “The fairways are in such good shape that you pretty much have good control of the ball when you hit it into the greens.” At both the provincial senior men’s event and the Estevan tournament, Hallberg was playing with some good friends. “It’s easier to play well when you’re playing with guys you’re having fun with, and that’s why we come to these,” said Hallberg.
Midale Threshing 4 Midale Pioneer Echoes weekend celebrates history b
By David Willberg, Estevan Mercury Midale celebrated its farming history during the August long weekend, thanks to the Souris Valley Antique Association’s (SVAA) annual Pioneer Echoes weekend. “Overall … it was a good weekend,” said SVAA committee member Glenn McGregor. “Lots of people came out. It looked like everybody was having a good time. The parade ran pretty well, for the most part, and threshing went well.” Each day started with a pancake breakfast in downtown Midale. Then the attention shifted to the pioneer village. People could tour the village and view the different buildings, such as the school, the hall and the blacksmith, listen to live music and visit with several different vendors. One of the big attractions, the parade, began at 2 p.m. each day, and featured dozens of antique tractors. Another highlight, the annual threshing demonstration, happened after the parade. New for this year was a cornhole tournament, which McGregor said was a success, and will continue in future editions of the Pioneer Echoes weekend. “Lots of people were having fun with it, and
that was good to see as well,” said McGregor. The vendors were very happy with the number of customers they had, and thought it was a good weekend for sales. “Our blacksmith said that he saw a bit of a larger crowd come through this year, and he had a good weekend this year, making some good items for people and selling them,” said McGregor. Without gate admission, it’s hard to tell how many people attended the various activities. People were spread out due to the heat, but McGregor believes attendance was around 500-600 people. The audience seemed to be at its peak for the parade, but there were good crowds throughout both days. Due to the heat, some people came earlier in the day, and McGregor said they were walking through the village and seeing all that it has to offer. More than 30 people volunteer throughout the weekend to make the Pioneer Echoes festivities possible. “We have such a good community where people just jump in and help out wherever needed,” said McGregor. “We have a lot of people that show up during our weekend … so to get an actual number of volunteers is tough.”
Friends ride in the parade
Watching old-time threshing
Review Photo 8249 – Greg Nikkel
Two young girls watched the demonstration of old-time threshing the way harvesting was done about a century ago in southeast Saskatchewan, with stooks of grain fed into a thresher. The thresher was powered by a belt hooked up to a tractor, and then the hay was fed into a belt-driven baler, also a part of the demo. This was part of Pioneer Echoes, held at Midale’s sports grounds near the Heritage Village. Check out Photo Galleries from the Midale Pioneer Echoes weekend on our website: www.SASKTODAY.ca
Review Photo 8123 – Greg Nikkel
A trio of friends enjoyed a ride together in the antique tractor parade, held as part of Midale’s Pioneer Echoes summer event on Saturday and Sunday.The event included a threshing demonstration, live music, food, and a climbing wall set up on the main street of the village.
‘Lookit that one, mommy’
Swinging on down from the tower
Review Photo 8018 – Greg Nikkel
A boy swung out as he rappelled down a climbing tower, set up in Midale’s Heritage Village for the Pioneer Echoes event held Saturday and Sunday. The village was open for visiting, a parade of antique tractors was held along with a demonstration of old-time threshing and baling.
Review Photo 8105 – Greg Nikkel
A young boy pointed out a tractor he liked in the parade of antique tractors on Saturday, a part of Midale’s Pioneer Echoes summer event at the Heritage Village. Many of the buildings in the village were open for the weekend, with a pancake breakfast held at the museum on Main Street, and a threshing demonstration was also put on.