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'I l 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 7,1990 Rebels Looking for Drum and Bugle Recruits 6" m * $ T : m ■M- Unique Brew Pub Introduced at Flying Dutchman am by Brad Kelly For years now, Bowmanville Bowmanville residents have been able to belly up to the local watering hole and sip on a cold one. But, if everything goes as planned, residents will be able to belly up to the Lighthouse Lighthouse Brew Pub at the flying flying Dutchman Hotel by the end of the month, and order a brew made on the premises. premises. The Lighthouse will bring a new concept to the Bowmanville Bowmanville area, as home Durham East Jr. Farmers Mark 75 Years The Rebels' Drum and -Bugle Corps îs-looking for new members to join its ranks. Representatives fro~m'the .organization were at the Bowmanville Mall on the weekend weekend to supply any interested passers-by with information regarding the group. Bill Kellas and Helen Campbell explained that they are looking for people age 12 to 21 to join the group. Experience on the instruments isn't necessary as free instruction \yill be provided. Thèy explained that there is also no fee for use of instruments. If you are interested in, being part of the group and taking part in activities year- round, (They perform at different events such as fall fairs and Santa Claus parades.) parades.) call 723-8750 and leave a your name and telephone number with the answering answering machine. 1990 marks the completi- tion of 75 years of Jr. Farmers Farmers in Durham County. This milestone will be recognized at the 1990 Annual Banquet and Dance, February 17th at the Newcastle Community Community Hall. Durham County Jr. Farmers, now known as Durham East, has been providing providing opportunities for rural rural young neople to learn leadership skills, travel and participate in a variety of cultural and sporting activities. activities. In addition to all that, Durham East Jr.. Farmers have. raised money thru dances and fair booth operation operation to donate over $5,000 to area hospitals. Durham County is recognized recognized by the Junior Farmer Association of Ontario as one of the four founding counties on which the provincial provincial association was built. Come on out and share in the celebration. For more information information Contact: Craig Larmer # 986-4250, or Elizabeth Elizabeth Luke-Weir # 623-5120. made brew will be made at' the Pub. It will be the only bar of its type between Scarborough Scarborough ana Kingston. "The purpose of the Lighthouse is to keep the .business in Bowmanville, .and give the people a place to go," explained General Manager Cnris Mendes. "It will be a place for people to get out and have fun, eat great food, and listen to good music." Chris has set up his own small-scale brewery with a capacity to brew 100 kegs of home made brew a week. The home brew, according to Chris, "is a pure beer with no preservatives. The beer is tastier, clean, crisp, clear, and leaves no aftertaste." In addition to the two different different types of home brew, the Lighthouse will offer eight different drafts, and 50 kinds of beer. It's a selection that is guaranteed to quench anyone's anyone's thirst. The Lighthouse will have a seating capacity ' of 170, with room to stand at either the bar, or around the dance floor. An .all day California style menu will he available right up until 11:00 p.m.. and a calendar of events will be published monthly advertising advertising upcoming specials. Some of the specials will include three decade music night on Tuesday and ladies' night on Wednesdays. The ever-popular wing night will be offered on Thursday nights, and Friday night will be singles night. On Saturday Saturday nights, five bands will entertain the crowds. A special special murder mystery night will also be held in the future. future. The staff will increase from eight to 20, with all staff members required to take a one week training course in tourism. "We want the staff to take professional pride in their work, and have a sense of dignity while they're working," said Chris. With all the added features features and attractions, Chris promises that the Light- nouse Brew Pub will be "the 'in' place to be seen in Bowmanville." Bowmanville." Mentalist Performs On February 24th Rotary Learns of Flower Power ; by Lorna Miller ' Gary McGregor, manager ofj FTD Florists Trans world Delivery (FTD) was the Gary McGregor guest speaker at the February February 1 meeting of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club. "The FTD is one of North America's most enduring and successful small business business enterprises," said Mr. McGregor who has roots in Bowmanville through his uncle who started the McGregor hardware business business here over 50 years ago. The $8 billion retail floral industry has engendered 'much competition among the flowers-by-wire services with 20 other such services, springing up across North America. FTD, who pioneered pioneered the business over 70 years ago is still the main player in the industry. "Last year, FTD registered registered a record $685 million in flowers-by-wire order vol- 25t& /i*t*UvenA<vitf, Aa/Venne tout &vusl tyuti friiertcU' <z*ut fatuity ume based on 22 million wire units or over 60,000 orders orders a day," said Mr. McGregor. McGregor. The business was started in in 1910 in Buffalo New York by 15 florists who began began the flowers by phone services. In 1911 there were 103 florists who were members members of the seedling FTD and by the 1920's membership membership had blossomed into 1200. Today, 25,000 members members from 135 countries around the world belong to FTD. ■ "The -most recognized symbols in Russia today are Coke, The FTD Mercury symbol and then McDonalds," McDonalds," Mr. McGregor informed informed the Rotary Club. The latest development in the streamlining of the sending of flowers is the computer telecommunications telecommunications system. Called the Mercury Network, it is one of the largest systems of its kind in the world and is capable capable of transmitting orders in seconds. "The FTD has a regulatory regulatory board which periodically orders flowers from florists and checks the arrangement, arrangement, delivery and quality to ensure that everything in the network is up to the high standards which have been established. "Members who don't come up to snuff are subject to disciplinary action," Mr. McGregor assured his audience. audience. The members, in addition to serving on the board, serve on a number of stand- Valentines Day is Wednesday, February 14. Give Flowers and a Playful, Plush Snoopy. He's guaranteed to win any Valentine's heart! Give someone special Teleflora's Snoopy Love Bouquet. Snoopy, decked out in his Flying Ace gear, will deliver heartwarming flowers to your Valentine. Even when the flowers are gone, he'll be around as a fond reminder of your thoughtfulness. To send one almost any where, call or visit our shop today. Orchid Arrangement In a Vase or a Bowl Cash mill 050 Carry Special JL/W and up Cockerham's Florists! 33 King St. W. 623-8855 Bowmanville Chelefloict We Honor Visa and MasterCard ing and special committees which oversee specific FTD functions, such as marketing, marketing, finance, membership, education, publications and the FTD Canada Committee. Committee. The Association publishes publishes FTD Family, an internal monthly; the FTD News, a directory; and Florist, a monthly floral industry trade publication; plus a newsletter and other periodicals. periodicals. The management staff in Southfield, Michigan, is headed by an executive vice president appointed by the board. There is a staff of • 400, including 60 field service service representatives who live and work in the FTD regions regions and provide members with professional guidance and assistance. The reason most people are familiar with the Mercury Mercury emblem is the multi- million dollar FTD promotion promotion financed by FTD members. members. FTD invests over $23 million million each year to promote their products and services. Their latest spokesman. Merlin Olsen, who joined them in 1983, has generated a 95% recognition rate in general public-awareness polls. "The industry has generated generated revenue by stressing special holiday arrangements. arrangements. The most popular of these are Christmas, Mother's Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and Easter," Mr. McGregor says. There are approximately 35,000 retail florists shops in Canada and the U.S. Twenty five thousand of these are FTD members. The phone business generates generates 67% of total business, walk-in trade represents 33%. Women buy more flowers flowers than men. The FTD Transworld has its own currency, based on the Swiss franc, to enable it to function in all countries without worry about payment payment in dollars, rubles, florins florins , marks or pounds. The breakdown of total FTD units by occasion is: birthday and anniversary 16.5%, holidays 23.8%, bus:- ness 1.1%, funornl/sympnthy 19.7%, illness/get wcfl 15.4%, mntornity/birth 5.5% and other 13.8%. Mr. McGregor brought with him two now Valentino's Valentino's Day bououots in vases, which wore rallied off. Rod roses and stoplmnotis in a white standing vase with rod hearts and n ruby-rod rose bowl wore the two newest newest themes for this holiday. Good luck and best wishes wishes wore extended to Joe Pinto Pinto who is going into hospital for knee surgery this week. Hurry back, wo'fl miss you. TT, vim AtlKTl'ERDRAL 111,,Mend Did, Modu*v* pilvIegH • Seme luy Mivke iircvrirr ■ Nowroil WtiWUCIKW ^JOljrSj^ejutUoTjOjun^ Mike Mandel, a well known mentalist, will be presented by the Toro Juveniles Juveniles at Bowmanville High School on Saturday, February February 24. A typical Mike Mandel show involves a great deal of audience-participation, with up to 30 volunteers on stage at the same time. Mike can. convince volunteers to do ridiculous ridiculous things such as riding riding a roller-coaster, fishing for sharks, paddling a canoe, or even forgetting their own names. Mike has been showcasing showcasing his talents for the past decade for universities, colleges, colleges, secondary schools, night clubs, military bases, and theatres. His approach to the stage performance is simple: take the mentalism away from the Las Vegas approach, and update it for a more sophisticated audience. audience. Mike received his first break while doing a live performance performance on an Edmonton talk show in 1975. After a successful debut, Mike realized realized it was time to quit his office job, and venture into the world of mentalism. His shows are guaranteed guaranteed to leave audiences rolling rolling in the aisles with laughter. laughter. You will be surprised how foolish people will act when under the spell of Mike Mandel. Anyone requiring ticket information is asked to call 623-3878 or 623-4336. y ■ m jhJHhk: ; ■r • » I® ' - ' > - ' r "' : sF Bowmanville will be getting a new bar, when the, Lighthouse Brew Pub opens at the Flying Dutchman Hotel later this month. Chris Mendes, who is the general general manager, promises eight different types of draft, two house brews, and 50 different types of beers will be available". 10 STANZA $15,690 We challenge you to shop and compare STANZA to the other imports in its claà. No other manufacturer can show you better value. Period. THE 1990 MICRA Special Introductory pricing from only $7,995 • ECONOMY • RELIABILITY , . . - FUN ' Plus freight 490, tax and licence All 1989 &' i 990 NISSANS are covered by a 3 year 60,000 km warranty. Full coverage and 6 year 100,000 km powertrain warranty. MIDWAY MOTORS --i 1300 DUNDAS ST. 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