Editor’s Message CSANews© is published four times a year and is Copyright WINTER 2021 by Medipac International Communications Inc., 180 Lesmill Road, Toronto, Ontario M3B 2T5. 416.441.7000. Subscription Price: $9.95 Canada; $20.00 U.S. and foreign. Single copy: $3.95. Prices include tax. Published by Medipac International Communications Inc. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and are not necessarily those of the CSA, Medipac International Communications Inc. or its affiliates, their Directors, Officers, or other employees or agents. Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement No: 40063603. ISSN No: 1195-2393 Barb & Ron Kroll Dr. Robert MacMillan Shari McIntyre David McPherson Andrew Moore-Crispin Rex Vogel Robert Wiersema Judith Adam Gabrielle Bauer Donna Carter Michael Coren Jennifer Cox James Dolan John Hardy Karen Huestis Ron Steeves Garry McDonald Ted Popel Wendy Caban Bob Slack James Leroux Mike Legault John Foster James Carl Simpson Johanne Blain Michael MacKenzie Wallace Weylie President First Vice-President Second Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Past-President Director Director Director Director Director Executive Director Legal Counsel CSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Editor CSA Editor President Art Director Director of Operations Marketing & Events Specialist J. Ross Quigley Karen Huestis Christopher Davidge Peter Prusa Paula McGovern Fran Castricone WINTER 2021 | ISSUE 121 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada. Merv Magus Illustrator I t was probably the largest prison break in history. Tens of thousands of snowbirds rushed for the Canada/U.S. border after enduring a 20-month lockdown. The border was open – it was November 8, 2021. After emerging from their homes, they were first greeted by a massive display of fall colours that made the escape evenmore memorable. The sense of freedomwas almost overwhelming. But the dreaded border crossing still lay ahead. Three-day lineups and cranky border guards were expected, but they were ready. That would be a minor inconvenience compared to the lockdown. But….SURPRISE! Sure, there were lineups, but they were very minor in nature and the lines moved quickly, perhaps faster than they ever have. AND the border guards were the most gracious and understanding that they have ever been. They were fast, efficient and they had a smile for everyone. Their most common statement was “Welcome Back.” I think that they may have missed us. Enjoy your new-found freedom andmay this Holiday Season and the New Year be your best ever. J. Ross Quigley Editor P.S.: We and CSA are working very hard to make our Spring return to Canada simple and uncomplicated. I think that we will succeed. CSANews | WINTER 2021 | 3
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