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The idea of the big potato came Jimmy Stewart of Knutsford in 1996. He contacted Community Development Officer, Eva Rodgerson with the idea and she went to work on getting it built. It was brought before the Community Council and they agreed with the idea. The Public and private sectors were approached for donations and the spud was built for $7500. It gets seen by 10,000 visitors a year.

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The telephone office after repairs.
October, 2003
O'Leary, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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The old telephone office is the newest building added to the Museum Complex and repairs were completed in 2003. In 1928 a much improved telephone office was built on a small lot of land on O'Leary Main Street, and operated until 1968 when the automated dial system came into operation.

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The 2003 P.E.I. Potato Ambassador, Laura Maynard, in the Potato Blossom Festival Parade.
26 July 2003
O'Leary, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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On May 11, 1968, a steering committee of eight members met at the O'Leary Library to discuss possible celebrations as a follow up to Centennial celebrations held in O'Leary in 1967. It was decided that the future celebrations be called "Potato Blossom Festival" and be held in July when the potatoes are in full blossom. Dr. Dewar joined forces with the original committee members to promote the first festival. Dr. Dewar participated by driving his convertible classic in the parade.

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Alma MacLennan (a director of the P.E.I. Potato Museum)
September, 2003
O'Leary, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Alma MacLennan - "I am just amazed by Dr. Dewar. He knows what he is doing and I really have to admire him. It's a great experience to see the way he works."

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John Martin (a director of the P.E.I. Potato Museum)
August, 2003
O'Leary, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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John Martin - "Dr. George, I think, is an institution in and of himself and what I find so interesting about him is that he has such a positive attitude."

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Wavell Sabine ( a director of the P.E.I. Potato Museum)
October, 2003
O'Leary, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Wavell Sabine - "He'e just a bundle of energy and he's got a great knowledge of the potato industry. He's a remarkable man."

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Robert Turner (a director of the P.E.I. Potato Museum)
August, 2003
O'Leary, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Robert Turner - "I don't think there is any other person who contributes so much to this museum. I think the Potato Museum is his pride and joy and Dr. George should be recognized for his efforts."

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Neil MacKay (a director of the P.E.I. Potato Museum)
August, 2003
O'Leary, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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