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 Oct. 31/2023
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.   
*For the Months of November and December we have a special fundraiser for the Theodore Museum Revitalization Project.  For every one who donates a minimum of $100 to the Heritage Fund, we will give you one of these collector item books by Eddie Boulter.  Why not pick up one of these fine books for your own collection or perhaps as a Christmas gift for someone special.  You can contact the Village office to make your tax deductible donation at 306-647-2315 or email at - theodore.village@sasktel.net.  You would be responsible for shipping costs.
If there are any questions about the book, or 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.  Our goal is to open May Long Weekend of 2024.

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.