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Photo by Johnny Wagner
Erik Birklid, center, flanked by Larry Ostnes, left, and Ron Birklid, throws out the ceremonial first stone to kick off the 73rd Annual International Bonspiel Thursday evening, April 3, 2008, at the Fairbanks Curling Club. Erik Birklid is one of the sons of the late Gary Birklid, a lifelong Fairbankan who was very active in the curling community. Ron Birklid is Gary Birklid’s younger brother and Ostnes is his brother-in-law.
