comeback. Dairy is very successful with 20 to 250 cows per operation. Many hog farmers have

discontinued farming due low prices.

In March, guest speaker Rose-Ann Banks was introduced. She outlined the Circle of Connection with hopes to have volunteers from community provide help to single women who are in need of basic necessities and don’t have money to provide for themselves or their children. Agricultural convener Fairley Yeo reported on reading to Grades 2 and 3 at Alberton Elementary school during Canadian Agricultural Literary Week. She also reported that she met with Boyd Beck and stated that he agreed to choose which photos will be used for the pictorials. And in response to the application sent to the West Prince Arts Council, $450 was received. Environmental

convener Betty Sweet gave some helpful hints on how to make your own environmentally friendly cleaners such as soda and dish detergent to clean the bathroom. Cultural convener Orell Smallman gave an interesting presentation on Rural Life on P.E.L. in the years leading up to 1864 and eventually joining Confederation in 1867. Farms were prosperous, shipbuilding was booming, and there were hotels and tanneries. Horse and buggies in summer and sleighs in

winter was the mode of transportation. Most food was prepared at home; wool was spun and woven to make clothes. Socks and mitts were knitted by candlelight. In the 1860s, communities were close-knit with a culture of trying to improve one’s life. After her talk, the meeting

adjourned.

The 1864 planning committee met and together looked through the numerous photos donated by the community and Heath Woodside. Pictures and writings were sorted through and those deemed appropriate for the project were given to Fairley to be taken to Boyd Beck. Included in the package from Heath Woodside was a handwritten and informative history of Knutsford. Barbara Sweet typed and laminated the letter. Plans for the Tea in September were discussed. Should a tent be rented? And how much would it cost? Fairley will look into this. The hospital committee, Wanda Adams, reported that Georgie MacKenzie will be employed at the New to You again this summer. And Fairley reported meeting with Dr. Deagle, who was interested in practicing in the area. She is currently working in New Brunswick and would not be available to come to P.E.I. until February 2015. Correspondence consisted of a letter from the West Prince Arts Council asking whether there would be space at the Community Centre to display their arts

and crafts during the summer months. It was decided that the KWI pay for two delegates to

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