Flint Generals team with Bentley Florist for Good Neighbor Day

Published on September 5, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Flint Generals News Release


Flint, MI - The Flint Generals of the United Hockey League pleased to join Bentley Florist in hosting the annual FTD Good Neighbor Day.

Wednesday, September 6, 2006, residents of Genesee County will have the unique opportunity to meet each other and develop new friendships during Good Neighbor Day. This special event will be hosted by Bentley Florist, located at 1270 South Belsay Road in Burton and will start at 9:00a.m. Bentley Florist will give away 5,000 roses in dozen bundles absolutely free, while supplies last, to anyone who visits.

Steve Welch, owner of Bentley Florist, does have one catch for the free dozen roses. Anyone who picks up a dozen free roses will be asked to sign a promise to keep one rose for themselves and give the other 11 away to different people. "We hope that the people of Genesee County will be able to get acquainted with new people or renew an old friendship during FTD Good Neighbor Day", said Welch. "We hope to create a friendlier, more caring and compassionate world starting right here in our community."

Members of the Flint Generals Staff including new General Manager/Director of Hockey Operations Al Sims, Head Coach Kevin Kerr, Director of Building Operations John Patch and others will be on hand for the event.

FTD Good Neighbor Day is being celebrated for the 12th year throughout the United States and Canada as thousands of participating FTD floral shops unite for a day of celebrating goodwill toward people. Bentley Florist in celebrating their 53rd anniversary (1953-2006) being a good neighbor.

The Flint Generals return to league play on Friday, October 13, 2006 when they host the Port Huron Flags at Perani Arena & Event Center at 7:35p.m. Season tickets are on sale now at TicketMaster or by calling the Perani Arena & Event Center at (810) 744-0580.

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