the Southport Esso. Its extension on the north side of the TCH is called the Hopeton Road, and here the community is Bunbury. The Stratford Road goes through Southport, meeting the Georgetown and Keppoch roads. The Keppoch Road winds through Rosebank and Keppoch, following the course of the water, to meet the Kinlock Road, and then turns back to the TCH.

Southport is now a thickly-settled residential community with more than 3000 people living in the district. To these residents, and many Visitors, the Southport area has some of the most charming scenery on the Island.

Fronting on the river and bay are Southport, Langley, Rosebank, Kep- poch, and Kinlock. The beaches along this coast have long been popular, and presently both permanent and seasonal residences exist in profusion. Here in summer the city dweller finds respite from the hustle and bustle. The red, sandy beaches are sheltered and safe, providing hours of carefree pleasure for many.

The people in our district are mainly of English, Irish and Scottish des- cent, with a few families of French origin. Most of the people have grown from their roots in the red soil, and have made a comfortable living for their families by farming. Dairy farming is the most common, with farmers daily transporting their milk to Charlottetown dairies to be pasteurized, bottled and sold. Mixed farming has also been carried on by many.

The land picture began to change in the early 19605 when land became too valuable to farm. Farmers who had laboured long and hard without building up much security decided to have their properties surveyed and sub-divided into building lots. Today lots in the area sell for from $4,000 to $10,000, and the now—familiar noise of bulldozers may be heard digging basements for new homes and families.

Community social life has been well provided for by the Southport Country Club, (now the Barn restaurant and night—spot) and the Southport Community Hall, where dances and card parties are held weekly, and Rosebank Hall, where dining and dancing are enjoyed during the summer months.

The village is administered by six commissioners and a village clerk who meet twice monthly to discuss matters concerning the community and its people. The improvements so far implemented include street lighting, fire protection, park maintenance, and twice-weekly garbage pick-up. Sewer lines and a disposal unit were begun in 1980.

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