ISSUE
2
1996
13
SPORTS
AUCTION
S.
Mclaughlin
More
than
a
100
people
crammed
into
the
Holiday-Inn
ballroom
for
a
glimpse,
and
possibly
a
chance
to
buy
one
of
the
many
sport
clad
relics
and
autographs
up
for
bids
at
the
Northern
British
Columbia
Winter
Games
photo
($450.00),
and
for
an
autographed
Lou
Pisaglia
jersey,
that
claimed
a
bid
for
$1400.00.
For
most
people,
the
hundreds
of
items
on
the
list
(excluding
the
two
lost
mystery
items
donated
by
O.J.
Simpson)
were
only
part
of
the
show.
Sport
stars
like
Lou
Pisaglia,
Al
Wilson
and
"It's
certainly
different
than
Prince
George,"
stated
Valencourt
in
an
interview
during
the
auction,
"I
still
miss
Prince
George
though."
Valencourt's
schedule
is
full,
giving
her
little
time
for
anything
besides
dance.
"I
have
a
trainer,
and
an
agent
that
keeps
me
busy.
I
do
some
acting
and
dance
with
the
invited
back.
Valencourt
found
out
when
the
second
and
third
evaluations
were,
and
showed
up,
nearly
having
to
demand
a
chance
to
dance.
After
allowing
Valencourt
to
perform,
the
team
hired
her
on
the
spot.
It's
not
an
easy
job.
"I'm
on
a
weight
contract,
and
there
is
a
lot
of
restriction
on
what
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Auction.
Items
ranging
from
figure
skates
to
basketballs,
were
donated
to
raise
funds
for
the
B
.C.
Winter
Games.
The
two
highest
bids
were
made
for
an
autographed
Vancouver
Canucks
team
the
Prince
George
Cougars
graced
the
audience.
But
by
far,
the
most
anticipated
and
glamorous
appearance
was
made
by
the
Vancouver
Grizzly
Girls,
including
Prince
George's
very
own
Jaunita
Valencourt.
other
girls,
it
really
leaves
me
with
no
time
to
be
young."
How
Valencourt
became
a
Grizzly
Girl,
should
be
a
model
for
all
younger
people.
She
missed
her
initial
dance
evaluation
and
wasn't
I
can
and
can't
do,
like
date
the
players.
I
know
it
will
pay
off
though,
I
am
already
getting
offers
for
gigs
in
California.
The
Grizzlies
are
just
a
step.
Hopefully,
I'll
be
heading
south
next
year."