many contributions to society, his role as chairman of the O'Leary Museum and Library Association Ltd. is worthy of special mention. Dr. Dewar has been involved with this organization since its incep- tion in 1967. Because of his keen interest, enthusiasm, generosity, and splendid leadership, the O'Leary Museum continues to grow and develop as a major tourist attraction in the area.

Since 1975 Dr. Dewar has devoted a great deal of time to writing. The following publications by Dr. Dewar provide most interesting reading:

The Brothers Dewar (1975) Cancer on Main Street (1979) The Duvar Diary (1979)

Life at Leighwood (1982)

He has also contributed articles to various magazines. At present he is writing a comprehensive autobiographical history of his years 1915 - 1991) in Prince Edward Island.

Dr. Dewar’s significant contributions have been recognized through the years. He has received fourteen awards including the Canada Medal (1967), Queen’s Jubilee Medal (1978), P.E.I. Heritage Publishing Award (1980), John Hunter Duvar Award - West Prince

.Arts Council (1987), Citizen of the Year Award (1981), and the MacDonald - Cartier Award by the National P.C. Party (1988).

With respect to hobbies and recreation, Dr. Dewar is an avid golfer and enjoys curling. His interests include antique automobiles, stamp collecting, museum artifacts, reading, writing, world travel, and re-enacting history. The latter was accomplished through his vision for and realization of the Hernewood Tea held each June.

Dr. L. George Dewar is a wonderful person, a competent doctor, a successful politician, a staunch community citizen, a great writer, and a splendid friend.

IRMA DUMVILLE

Enthusiasm and spirit are qualities in demand these days, and at twenty-six Irma Dumville seemed to have plenty of both.

Irma accepted a position on the O’Leary Village Commission and without her knowledge became the first woman and one of the youngest commissioners ever to serve on the commission. ”1 don’t see why I’m the first woman to become a commissioner and why more women don’t become involved in these things. I’ve often won- dered why there were no women taking part in these affairs that affect them, too,” Irma remarked. ”I just thought ’why not’ when they asked me if I were interested. I just like to know what’s going on

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