Theodore Museum Restoration Project -
The restoration work on the window and door casings has been completed and now we are working on the baseboards. These baseboards are nothing like the modern ones used in present day homes, but are 1” x 8” clear fir. Removing them without damaging them was next to impossible, as some of them split longitudinally in as many as 2 or 3 locations. With the wood being 120 years old and many of them were nailed with 3 inch finishing nails, 3 nails spaced about a foot apart, this presented quite a challenge. To repair them we had to drill holes in several locations across the 8” depth. Drill bits had to be lubricated for every hole as the wood is so hard and dense that the drill bit would smoke and burn from the friction. We had to do the same when we installed the 4 inch screws so that they didn’t strip or break off. After that the surface was given a light sanding to roughen the varnished finish. Then the holes were repaired with filler and then spot sanded. After that they receive a coat of primer and then 2 coats of paint before being reinstalled on the perimeter of the walls. In an effort to keep it as original as possible we are restoring all the door and window hardware. Recently completed on the list the restoration projects include the original CPR artifacts: The railroad crossing sign, the signal arms and the original wooden bench from the station waiting room.

Updates: As of April.7/2024
As of the end of October, the structural repairs to the museum foundation have been completed.  This was possible by a 50% grant from the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation. 
On another historical note:  The museum has a total of 25 books written by a local resident who was a WW2 veteran.  Eddie Boulter and his book 'Mosquito To Berlin' is an account of his personal experiences as a bomber pilot in the RAF.  Eddie was born and raised in Theodore before moving to England.  During the War Eddie flew the famous De Havilland Mosquito Bomber in which he particpated in 48 combat missions, including 19 night time  bombing missions over Berlin.  The book details his accounts and how he survived.   The books on hand are all personally autographed by Mr. Boulter and is a true collectors item.  You can get one of these books with a Donation to the Museum (Note: You will be responsible for shipping costs). 
*If there are any questions about the museum you can contact Bruce Frederickson at 306-621-1276 or email via: brucefred@sasktel.net.  You can get a hold of Bruce as well if you'd to volunteer some time this winter to help with any of the restoration projects under way.  Grand Opening is set for July 20, 2024!
**We are looking to restore the flooring of the museum to its original form and if you would like to donate for the flooring renovation contact Bruce or the village office.**
** We are looking for an individual/ business/ group who might be interested in operating the kitchen in the facility.  There is a possibility to make further improvements to the kitchen to accommodate a full service type of restaurant.  If you would like to look at the facilities and discuss any issues contact Bruce Frederickson - Building Manager @ 306-621-1276 or email :
brucefred@sasktel.net

Thank you to following Donors who have helped keep this project going:
* Oct. - Dec./2021 - Ralph Urban, Grant Frederickson, Bruce & Diane Frederickson, Anonymous, Betty Karpiuk
* Jan. - Mar. 2022 - Isabell Reznik, Ann Crawford, Ralph Urban, Alvin Hornstein, Lloyd & Marion Ockochinski
* Sept-Oct 2023 - Neil and Sandra Leonhardt, Garry & Diane Gawryliuk, Bernice Kotzer & Anonymous.
* Dec 2023- Louis & Elaine Lahosky, Neil & Lorraine Gregory.
* January 2024 - Kevin & Chris Kotzer, Ila & John Woroniuk, Peter & Barb Hutzul, Rodger Bates, Diane Polinsky & Ben Konkel.
*Heritage Fund donations for March include: Jan Cobb (Kitchen sinks), Kitzan family, and Alan & Jean Payne.