ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

It is impossible to mention everyone who helped with the research, compiling, developing, editing, and preparation for publishing of this book, On/vell Cove Past and Present, from its initial stages in the summer of 1993 to its completion during the winter of 1995. Many people contributed with extensive research of their family trees; others spent endless hours working on the compiling, recording, and developing collected information forthis historical project. To each and every one of you we extend our sincerest gratitude for work well accomplished.

To our local MLA's, Lynwood MacPherson and Alan Buchanan, we are most grateful for your concern, support and help in aiding us in our search for funding for this project; to the Employment Agency who provided funds for one person to do extensive research. We are grateful to Clifford McLeod, who worked diligently at this task, doing personal interviews, arduous research at Beaconsfield, Provincial Archives, etc. Thanks to Clifford for this work; to Mr. MacDonald, Dept. of Transport, Charlottetown for information on lighthouses, and to the staff of the Provincial Archives, Charlottetown; to Jack Dalziel and David McLeod for photographs of the homes in the district; to Canada Employment Center, Montague, for a twelve week Job Creation Program to cover labor and other costs; to Dan Hughes, Montague Computer Center, for rental of computers and office space; and to Jim Kinnee for his support. To Karen Murphy, Beverly MacNeill, and Kathy Valley, our sincere thanks for your excellent services on the development and preparation of this book for publication.

Sincere thanks to the Project Committee, Perle and Michael McKenna, Cecilia Dalziel, Reginald MacLean, Clifford McLeod and Martina Doyle for their contribution towards the completion of this project. Special thanks also to the other contributing members of the committee: Bill McRae, Estelle McKenna, Anne Crockett, Annie Barbara Morrison, Alberta Gillis, Kay