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Published: June 9, 2005

Wanted: Address for a doll’s hospital, where old dolls are repaired or you can get parts for repair. – Effie Schlechter, Box 1242, Melville, Sask. S0A 2P0, 306-728-3522.

Wanted: Photo or snapshot of Mary Adamson, first wife of John Stilborn. Was the mother of Sarah, John , Mary and Susan. Write: Jack Stilborn, Box 2619, Melville, Sask. S0A 2P0, phone collect, 306-725-2768.

Lockwood, Sask., centennial celebration, July 23. Registration 9 a.m., pancake brunch 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., parade 1:30 p.m., barbecue supper 5 p.m., evening entertainment. To enter an item in the parade contact Ron, 306-528-4543. Everyone welcome.

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Blaine Lake, Sask., centennial celebrations, June 24-26. Events include fashion show, parade, car show, ethnic festival, bingo, slow pitch, children’s activities, displays, chuckwagon and chariot races, dance, pancake breakfast, interdenominational church service, Doukhobor cave tour, horse rides. For more information, call 306-497-2222.

County of Grande Prairie, Alta., centennial celebrations, July 29-30. Events include bus tours of the county, old-time fair, parade, heavy horse pull, logger’s show, cooking and baking exhibits, entertainment, children’s activities, and more. Contact Walter Paszkowski or Barb Ryan-Sask, 780-532-9722.

Rumsey, Alta., centennial homecoming, July 15-17, in conjunction with a ball tournament and breakfasts Saturday and Sunday mornings. Barbecue beef supper Saturday night followed by rock and roll dance. Church service Sunday 11 a.m. This is for residents who missed getting an invitation. Contact: 403-368-2134 for further information.

Meskanaw, Sask., centennial celebration, July 8-10. Friday: Wine and cheese. Saturday: Parade, brunch, antique display, picnic, children’s games, beer gardens, concession, supper and dance. Sunday: Interdenominational church service and pancake breakfast. For more info, contact: Ruth, 306-864-2642 or Louise, 306-864-2672.

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