      The community of Preeceville celebrated a week-long set of activities and events that were based on the celebration of Old Home Week.
           The goal of the annual celebration is to provide an opportunity for former residents and guests to check out what's new in town.
           Activities for the week kicked off with a barbecue organized by the Preeceville Fire Department on July 11 at Formo Motors. It was followed by an art show hosted by the Preeceville Art Group at the Trinity United Church. Artists from the local area showcased their art utilizing various different styles and media. Artists showcased featured Maureen Johnson, Leona Pollock, Vicky Peet, Judy Bjornstad and Laureen Johnson.
           The staff of the Preeceville Personal Care Home held a perogie-and-sausage lunch on July 12.
           The Preeceville and District Heritage Museum hosted an outdoor clay oven bread sale with chili and jam on the afternoon of July 13. Entertainment was supplied by Willie and June Jakubowski, Vicky and John Kowal, Stephanie Pristie and Stella Holmes.
The Crossroads Credit Union representatives volunteered to help serve and made a special presentation towards the museum. Leanne Christianson, board member; Emma Olson, Marketing Officer, and Leanne Woloshyn, corporate service assistant, made the presentation.
           Ice cream was served at the Centennial Park. It was sponsored by the Crossroads Credit Union following the chili.
           The Save Our Hospital fundraiser group hosted a barbecue at Centennial Park followed by the Preeceville Club 60 pie-and-coffee event and hosted horseshoe games on July 14.
           The Preeceville Catholic Women's League hosted a Taste of Home homemade treats and refreshments booth at the Centennial Park on July 15.
           The rest of the weekend followed with events at the Preeceville Western weekend.
           Old Home Week is a practice that originated in the New England region of the United States, similar to a holiday or festival. In its beginning, in the 19th and 20th centuries, it involved a municipal effort to invite former residents of a village, town, or city, usually individuals who grew up in the municipality as children and moved elsewhere in adulthood to visit the Old Home, the parental household and home town.
