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Florist Meets Daily Challenge Progress Edition of The Canadian Statesman, Wednesday, June 29,1988 37 Family Trust Staff Review Renovation Plans Lawrence Hellinga isn't worried that do-it- yourselfers will take away from his business. In fact, the owner of Flowers by Jackman does everything he can to assist those wno want to arrange their own flower patterns. "It takes a bit more of our time but it makes customers happy," explained explained Mr. Hellinga. The Bowmanville Mall flower boutique supplies everything from vases to anchor pins for the home florist. Their wide range of both fresh and cut flowers flowers guarantees that every do-it-yourself project should, be a success. Mr. Hellinga was literally literally bom into the flower flower business. He was born in a lean- to off a greenhouse in Holland and since that time has worked on and off in the flower business until purchasing the Flowers by Jackman business. The store itself has been in Bowmanville for over 75 years. It has moved several times before before settling in the Bowmanville Bowmanville Mall where it has been since the mall's opening in 1977. The staff of five part and full-time employees are kept busy filling numerous numerous orders that are received daily. The shop takes care of everything from weddings to funerals funerals and many special occasions occasions in between. Recently, the boutique made a move to add balloon balloon bouquets and Mr. Hellinga reports that they have been quite successful. successful. The owner does much of his shopping for store supplies at auctions in Mississauga. "If you go in person then you can make sure you get quality," reports Mr. Hellinga. After years in the business, he notes that every day is still a challenge challenge and full of variety. Meeting the challenge is what Flowers by Jack- man is all about. "A Place to Grow" is the motto of Family Trust. And for the Bowmanville branch, that growth means many new renovations to both the inside and the outside outside of the offices at the comer of King St. and Temperance St. Branch Manager Luanne McNab and some of the Family Trust staff are shown here as they look over blueprints of the offices. We proudly present... FAMILY TRUST CORPORATION REALTOR LUANNE B. McNAB Manager RICHARD BATES Sales Representative DIANNE HENNING Sales Representative BETTY SMITH Sales Representative ALINE GAGNON Sales Representative RITA KOEREN Sales Representative PAT HURLEY Sales Representative CAROL HANCOCK Sales Representative ED JEANS Sales Representative LANA RICKARD Sales Representative HEATHER LAMONT Sales Representative BARBARA SCHOUTEN Branch Secretary MARY MALMQUIST Sales Representative GRACE KREZANOWSKI Sales Representative TO BE ANNOUNCED FAMILY TRUSTCO LEASING Meeting your car leasing needs. An Environment for Success A Successful Sales Career with Family Trust offers you: * An office growing to a capacity of 33 agents...becoming the largest in Bowmanville * 8 Distinctive commission options, up to 100% * A commitment to creative development and training ... The Choice is Yoursl Come Join Our Family Call Luanne McNab 623-6622 A FAMILY TRUST PRE-APPROVED MORTGAGE Makes housing hunting easy! McD's Completes Successful Year McD's Billiard and Recreation Club of Bowmanville Bowmanville has beaten the odds. When word first got around last year that a recreation facility was opening up on King Street, many residents had visions of the stereotypical stereotypical "pool hall." Owner Bruce McDiar- mid shrugs off the word pool hall and quickly E oints out that there have een no major problems at the location since its August 1,1987 opening. 'We rule with an iron fist around here," he explains. explains. Fighting and swearing swearing are not permitted and repeat offenders are asked to leave and many are not allowed back to the recreation club for several months. What makes the club so special, according to Mr. McDiarmid, or Mr. McD as he is commonly called, is that it has truly become a family place. It isn't unusual to see an entire family setting up for a game of pool, or throwing some darts. Yet, the club is not all for recreation. A large part of the business is created through the sale of billiard tables and accessories accessories for home use. Mr. McDiarmid reports that since opening last August he has sold 50 tables. That number far exceeds his first year projections. He credits the large amount of sales with the growth of Bowmanville Bowmanville and area. Upcoming plans for the club include: creating creating a co-ed program at the Bowmanville High School that would incorporate incorporate the two basic factors factors of billiards -- physics physics and mathematics (or angles and velocity in the words of Mr. McDiarmid); McDiarmid); and a 3,000 square foot expansion of the building. Mr. McDiarmid also credits the success of the recreation facility to the people who go there. "I'm very pleased with the kids in town and their parents can be proud of the kids we deal with as well," states the owner. The large jar that stands on the front counter counter has been filled mainly mainly by the youngsters who come to the club. Eventually Eventually the money will be used to buy a wheelchair for a person who needs one. All Mr. McDiarmid asks is that everyone follows follows the rules and they don't get hassled. Whether it be a game of pool, video games or a quiet game of darts, McD's Billiard and Recreation Recreation Club has proven . it can be a success. Even against the odds. Paddy's Market Expands Paddy's Market on Taunton Rd., near Hampton, has been selling selling reconditioned appliances appliances for the last 34 years. This family business was started by Norm McKeen and later handed handed over to his son, Jed, who started helping out his father as a teenager. On May 12 of this year a grand opening was held for Paddy's Market's Market's new building. The new building also means that the well- known business will sell . new lines such as Admiral Admiral and General Freezer. Freezer. Jed says that all reconditioned reconditioned appliances are backed up with a 90 day warranty and that all new appliances have a manufacturer's warranty. warranty. In spite of the many hours Jed dedicates to his business, Jed says that he enjoys it and is especially especially happy with his staff. His staff keep the store running smoothly while Jed is busy finding various various parts in his back lot and elsewhere for repairs. repairs. Grateful to his loyal customers, Jed is hoping that the recent expansion of Paddy's Market will attract new customers as well.