the covers. Little things like that meant a lot to children back in those times. I still remember that first day of school; how we would exchange the picture scribblers and arrive home all excited, showing our parents what new pictures we had. One gentleman Joseph W Doucette spoke to me about those old cookhouse days and his years of fishing at Jude's Point. His first experience was heading out to sea as a lad, to help his father make a living for the family. Mr. Doucette later joined the Fishermen's Union and served for twenty-five years on the board of directors. The greater part of those years, he served as board secretary. This was just a part of the dedication given by the fishermen who served so faithfully and never counted the cost. The sacrifices they endured, to make a better way of life for their families is what prompted me, to tell some of their stories. We need to learn more about a pioneer people who left behind a road for us to travel on. 48