This Issue was published by the
Salisbury Adult Learning Center CASP Editor: Julie Kean Marks

Editor's Message:
It has been quite an experience to put this issue of the CASPer together. Before I began this project, I had no idea of the number of hours that would be necessary to get the job done!
It was great to read all the submissions; some made me laugh; some made me cry; all made me think about the people who took the time to write something to share with others. Thanks to all of you!
Thanks also to Jerry Hicks for assistance in arranging the copying and distribution.

Julie Kean Marks

Contributors to this Issue:

J.G.A., Anonymous, Kevin Bastarache, Robert Bourque, Barb Byers, L.C., R. C., Faye Chapman, Betty Charters, Yvonne Chase, Sharon E. S. Cole, Joan Doucete, an ESL student from the Port Elgin and area CASP, Rose Fougere, W.G., Gina, Rose Goodwin, Margaret Harriman, Andy Hebert, Julie Kean Marks, Gilles Lanteigne, "Lucille, Lucy, Lou," Alfreda Mazerolle, Joanne Murray, Anthony J. Nicholson, Jessie Pope, Brenda R., "Yellow Rose's," Marc Roy, Esther L. Smith, Lydia Staffen, Gail E. Swan, Kathy Vidito, Tina Wall and Pam Ward.

I have just read the December, 1997, issue of The CASPer, the first for me, and I felt compelled to share with your readers how much I enjoyed it.

I decided to read The CASPer during my lunch break. I spread my lunch out before me—a sandwich, soup and hot tea—turned the ringer down on my phone, closed my office door, and opened up The CASPer.

The first thing that impressed me was the professional format. The CASPer looks inviting to read. Then I started reading the submissions. One after the other, I read. I found myself smiling, wiping a tear, thinking of all that I have and should be more grateful for, feeling humbled by the courage of the writers and inspired by their joy in learning, feeling gladness that they receive the love and pride of their children for what they are doing.

I closed the CASPer feeling good that even though we have not been able to receive sponsorship for our CASP last year that we kept it going.

My lunch is done and I have turned the ringer up and opened my office door. I can't wait to read the next issue!

Joanne Murray
Executive Director
John Howard Society
Moncton, N.B.