Regretfully, I must announce Vernon Smith’s resignation as Newsletter Editor. He details his reasons elsewhere in this issue and is also offering future help with the actual publishing of this organ. His years of producing an outstanding publication have brought accolades not only from our members, but from Editors of other UG Newsletters as well. We can understand his decision, however, so accept it with sincere gratitude for the devotion he has shown us.
Proof of the viability of CATS 1 now balance the “bad” news with the announcement that Tim Swenson immediately accepted my suggestion that he assume the Editor’s role. His June marriage and subsequent honeymoon will, of necessity, cause a delay in getting the NL into a regular schedule of publication [I’ll try to get the July issue done ahead of time – ED], but his enthusiasm in accepting the reesponsibility bodes well for the future. I just hope the new Mrs. Swenson is as pleased as I am!