Editor’s Message J. Ross Quigley Editor CSANews© is published four times a year and is Copyright SPRING 2016 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 Dr. Robert MacMillan Willa McLean David McPherson Andrew Moore-Crispin Rex Vogel Merv Magus Donna Carter Michael Coren Jennifer Cox Shari Darling James Dolan Barb & Ron Kroll Illustrator Bob Slack Jim Sherb Ron Steeves Karen Huestis John Foster Gerry Brissenden James Leroux Nancy Hopcraft Ted Popel Michael MacKenzie Wallace Weylie President First Vice-President Second Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Past President Director Director Director Executive Director Legal Counsel CSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Editor CSA Editor Vice President Art Director Director of Sales Account Manager Director of Operations J. Ross Quigley Bob Slack Chris Bradbury Peter Prusa Neville B. Levin Fran Castricone Paula McGovern SPRING 2016 | ISSUE 98 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. very year that goes by, it seems a little harder to leave our winter paradise in Florida. Spring has just begun and the flowers and trees are blooming with promise. The yellow dusting of pollen and its semi-allergic assault on our senses has passed. The March Break crowds, their lineups and the vehicular gridlock seem long gone and everything is peaceful and serene. I can sense an uncertainty and sadness in our friends as they consider the best day to depart and what route to take if they are driving. There is an obvious reticence to leave, but leave we must! We have been leaving for many years now, and the planning is routine and well organized, but it is still an emotional time as we say our goodbyes to friends and neighbours. Our homes and communities are just a bunch of houses and apartments when we leave, but they will patiently await our return. But once we turn our eyes and thoughts to the North, there are new challenges, new dreams to chase and new experiences to be had. Another spring awaits with all its splendour and our old friends always return. What a wonderful life we lead. And I will get those darn taxes filed on time, I promise. Sincerely CONTRIBUTING EDITORS E CSANews | SPRING 2016 | 3
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