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Ride by Ken Regan There was an awful lot of bull at the Com- modore Hotel in Penetanguishene last Thursday. But it wasn't the kind of bull you might be thinking of. It was in- stead a mechanical bull- the "Honky Tonk Buckin' Bull" to be precise. The mechanical beast, identical to the machine seen in the movie Urban Cowboy, starring John Travolta, was unveiled to the public to inaugurate the re-opening of the 'Garage', now to be called the "Corral" at the hotel. And it makes the Commodore the first bar in Canada to have a bull. The hotel's owner, Bob Monteith said he and the staff had been trying to come up with an idea for' the "Garage" for several weeks and they. decided with the western phase just beginning in fashion and other areas, it would be a good idea to turn the "'Garage" into a western bar. After that it was a matter of leg work. Monteith was going to contact some people at Gillies', the bar in Texas NE GR to ride the Bull'. eT 'em cowboy Is the cry where the movie Urban Cowboy was based, but eventually they con- tacted a John Sassak of Detroit, who was in- volved in the manufacturing of the bulls in the U.S. Arrangements Following some negotiations, arrang- ements were made to purchase the Com- modore's bull and moreover, Monteith entered a deal to manufacture the bulls in Canada. He is now. in partnership with Bill Graham of Midland Tool. -and* Die' im modifying, strength- ening and manufac- turing the bulls for distribution in Canada. But before you go rushing out to buy your own "Honky' Tonk Buckin' Bull", you should realize there is a price tag of around $9,000. The original bull which you'll see at the Commodore was an investment of $11,000 due to taxes and customs duties charged when the bull was bere Wp. bet to Penetanguishene from Detroit, Michigan. To provide a demonstration of how the "beast" should be Ride 'em cowboy! Whoa bull whoa! Don't worry, this cowboy is for real and he knows how "Honky Tonk Buckin' Dan Charlebois, Horses was at the Commodore Hotel last Thursday night to demonstrate to all of us urban cowboys, the proper technique of riding the mechanical beast. The whole thing was part of the inauguration of the Commodore's opening of the first bar in Canada, the "Corral", to have a mechanical bull. of B.T.D. ridden, Monteith even obtained the services of a real local cowboy. Dan Charlebois of B.T.D. Horses, of the 17th concession, Penetan- guishene showed those present that night how it's done. And he should know. Dan is a trainer for B.T.D. and part of his job is breaking horses for a living. He gained a lot of his experience riding -- similar machines, while he Red letter day Oscar Ross, of 57 Brock St., Penetang, was honoured for over 30 years service with London Life Insurance Co., last Friday, during a gathering at the Highlander Motel. in Midland. As. part of the festivities, he was also presented with a gift of a portable, miniature television and FM radio. The unit can operate just about anywhere and is ideal for camping trips. Mr. Ross, who is Oscar Ross honored by associates -Imsurance career working in the Penetanguishene area and provided service to about 700 families during his 30 years. Speaking of those years and his clients, Ross said, "I'd like to thank all of my clients in Penetanguishene _ wh- o've become such good friends over the last thirty years and would like to wish them the best. (and let them know), I'll continue to help them if they have any problems." Page 2, Wednesday, October 8, 1980 % Delsey Wak 4th VPM vey . 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