At 12 ~ Wednesday, September 2, 1998 — North Shore News north shore news > oo BRIGHT | IGHTS Q 92 s Northview Golf and Country Clu. Kicking off the week's events was Ail-Star Monday and the NOE. vs NBA Pro- Am tournament. Even though we had to dodge a golf ball or two, we went and did a little star searching and found, among other things, some very famous North Shore people walking the links. Our Jocal favorites plaved very well despite their intimidating surroundings. Autograph seckers were everywhere and no one was disappointed as both the sun and the celebs managed to bring out the smiles in evervone. ° — . 19 00t eneee oO Os eee West Vancouver’s own Stu Jackson, Grizzlies Vancouver Grizzlies head coach Brian Hill and assistant general manager and general manger Noah Croom enjoyed their day on the course. Temperatures in Surrey that day reached the Event organizer and tour- nament chairman Lee Newport hails frorn North Van. And thanks to him, everything went off without a hitch. Good job Lee. West Vancouver's Arthur Grifiiths helped his team to fourth place in the tour- nament. His 17 handicap is stil hoiding steady thanks to the day's score of 92 Canadian golf pro Richard Zokol played as part of Bobby Orr's group for the Pro Am tournament. He later competed in the Greater Vancouver Open. Lanny McDona!d took home Lord Stanley's prize as captain of the Calgary Flames. Later, we caught Lanny — asking Ross Rebagliati for an autograph. Glenn Anderson's best moments. Now, he spends most of his NHL retirement in the Caribbean. Canucks assistant ccach and former goaltender Gien Hanlon took some time to talk with CKNW broadcast announcer Jim Hughson. Look and listen for them both come hockey season. He may have worn number four during his years with the Boston Bruins, but the world’s most famous hockey defenceman was number one with all of the fans on the course. Bobby Orr is truly a gentleman and he signed each and every autograph with a smilie. high 20s. Everything old is new again for Canucks presi- dent Brian Burke. After first bringing Pavel Bure from Russia to join the team, he must now trade the popular hockey super- star. And although he gave us no hints, he said he was intent on not letting it becoine a “media circus.” Even though he will be coaching the Toronto Niaple Leafs this year, for- mer Canuck president Pat Quinn says he’s keeping his house on the North Shore. Pat, who under- went hip surgery earlier this year, helped his team win the tournament with a combined score of -23. Whistler's Ross Redagliati is still a regular guy despite all his new-found fame. Next up for the Olympic gold medalist is the release of a new CD of his favorite songs entitled Fully Dialed in. Get organized for Back to School Desks, bookshelves & computer workstations for home or office, made to order by our local manufacturers Traditional, country and contemporary styles. Sotid wood choices in pine, oak, maple, birch, etc. Featuring quality upholstery, leather, mattresses & accessories. Visit our £0,000 square foot showroom president, said we could look forward to an exciting basketball season this year. Did we hear you say playoffs Stu? * Dave Barr hit the links with a new kind of energy and shot a respectabie 72. After an injury earlier this year, he is glad to be back in the action. Popuiar sports announcer John McKeachie was emcee at the dinner recep- tion following the day's round of goif. A superb buffet was served and lots of fabulous prizes were handed out dy the various sponsors. AT?,, oe vf be OAK & PINE SOLID WOOD FURNITURE 1389 Main St., North Vancouver (Near 2nd Narrows Bridge} 935-8460 Open Thurs & Fri until 8 pm