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Page 12, News, Wednesday, August 31 , 1988 Figure skating fans are getting ready With Sun Life Skata Canada International just around the cor- ner, Canadian competitors are practising hard. S inate ous reasons 3 One way to strive for perfec- tion is the long hours put in daily. Dedication and committment are within each skater, along with the desire to perform their best at each competition. : From Oct. 25 to 30, Thunder Bay will host one of the world's everyone i Summer staff at the Terrace Bay Recreation Centre are smiling for vari- as they joined together to celebrate the end of another season. The staff of the Tourist Information Bureau are happy with the number of tourists passing through the area. The pool staff are smiling because of the successful swim programs. And then there are those who daily entertained kids from 2 to 3-years-old and up. Why do you suppose they are smiling? most prestigious annual interna- tional figure skating competi- tions. As with all post-Olympic years, some of the names won't be as familiar to the public, but don't let that cloud your judge- ment. The 'new' stars of the skating world are exciting, enthusiastic competitors who have worked hard to reach their goals of partic- ipating in an international event. Their names may become as familiar as Orser, Boitano, Manley and Witt. The Canadian Team is com- prised of a group of strong com- petitors, leading off with one of our Senior Men, Kurt Browning. At 22-years of age, Browning has a proven track record that he has achieved in a very short time. Born in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Browning trains in Edmonton under coach Michael Jiranek. After finishing 1st in the Junior event at the Canadians in 1985, it has been a steady climb. In 1987 and 1988, Browning was 2nd at the Canadians, just behind Olympic silver medallist Brian Orser. 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Her 6th place finish at the Canadian's this year shows a lot of potential. The Dance competition will be extremely exciting, with Canada being led by the brother-sister team of Karyn, 22 and Rod, 24, Garossino. Originating from Calgary, this seasoned duo train at Canada's Ice Dance Centre in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Their renowned career includes a 2nd place finish at the Canadian's from 1985-88 inclusive, which is just behind Canada's Olympic medallists Tracy Wilson and Robert McCall. The Garossinos are coached by John Brisco and Marijane Stong. The 3rd place finishers at the '88 Canadian's will be our other team. Melanie Cole, 19, and Michael Farrington, 21, train in Willowdale, Ontario. This couple also represented Canada at the Olympics. With competitors from around the world, this event will be breath-taking. Letter to the editor Beach user has ideas to make beach cleaner Dear editor, A a newcomer to the district and regular Terrace Bay beach user, I support your correspondents who applaud the beach clean-up, but deplore the littering of such a beau- tiful place. Could I suggest some practical measures: * More garbage containers. There were none at all (August 19). * Clear signs, which indicate that cans, paper, and other litter should not be left around. ° A by-law with stated fines enforced on those who leave refuse on beach. ¢ A reminder that beer cans are worth money these days. On August 19, there was around $4 just waiting to be picked up. A Clean beach is worth thou- sands of tourist dollars. It pays to keep it spotless. Yours sincerely, David Sparks