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The RUFFO Report athletes and in January 1999, the duo
finished in seventh place. In October
1999, still in Helsinki, the Mineau-Grant
with Perry Ruffo duo finished in fifth place in the Senior
International
Championship
Dance
which was the highlight of a Dana’s
dance figure skating career.
Dana continued to be involved with
fter nearly two years away - The 2020 Summer Olympics, figure skating as a certified coach and he
Afrom home, the Toronto officially the Games of the coached in Morrisburg, Long Sault, and
Cornwall. For him, it was a way to give
Blue Jays are finally back XXXII Olympiad began on July back to the community which had given
playing at the Rogers Centre. 23rd and concluded on August 8, him the chance to fulfill his dream to
The team has played in two 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Whether participate in international competitions
and become a figure skating champion.
different “home” ballparks, one we agree or not that the Games
At the end of his athletic career, he
in Dunedin, Florida, and one in should be taking place and even reoriented his life and studied to become
Buffalo, New York. It’s time for with the 13-hour time difference, a land surveyor. He is now a field
the Jays to find some consistency I am watching and cheering for technician with SGD United Counties.

if they plan on making a push every Canadian athlete in their Dana married Lisa Martel and they
have 3 children: Zoé, Kale, and Quin.
for a playoff spot. respective events. The two boys are actively involved in Tracy Larin, 9 years old and Dana
Grant, 10 years old. 1986 Gold
- Vladdy Jr. is having himself - NHL Free Agency was hockey, and just like their dad, they first medal in pre-preliminary dance
learned how to skate by taking figure in Hawksbury ON. interclub
an MVP season, but it will be extremely busy as many players
skating lessons. competition Photo Submitted
difficult to beat Shohei Ohtani, changed uniforms. I’m not
Today, Dana is taking an active role in to be involved with his children in the
who plays for the Los Angeles thrilled with the moves that coaching minor hockey and soccer. He is pursuit of their hobbies. It is his way of
Angels. Ohtani is a starting my Oilers made. If they don’t grateful for the support he received from transmitting to the next generation, the
his parents during his figure skating values of dedication and hard work that
pitcher, designated hitter, and tighten up on the back end soon,
career, and he finds it very important took him to the Hall of Fame in 2004.
outfielder who is near the top we may find ourselves loosing
of many offensive and pitching McDavid to a contender. School Daze
categories. - I’ve been listening to a great

- With Toronto FC and CF Podcast - Serendipity with Inky
Montréal also back playing on Johnson. Inquoris Desmond
home soil and the start of a CFL Chade Johnson is an American

season, I’m excited to think that motivational speaker and former
attending a live sporting event college football player. His
may happen in the very near football career ended in 2006
future. at the University of Tennessee

- Speaking of live events – with an injury that permanently
I’ve found myself in Lochiel, paralyzed his right arm. Johnson
Alexandria, and Dunvegan for went on to study psychology and
some Glengarry Soccer League became a motivational speaker.

(GSL) senior women’s soccer. Whether the topic is leadership,
My youngest daughter Madison teamwork, or perseverance,
is now old enough for senior Inky inspires his audiences to

women’s soccer and the sports embrace the challenges of life.
dad in me still can’t miss a My name is Perry Ruffo & this Puzzle by Douglas Taillon
game. has been the RUFFO Report. Crossword on page 14