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Warriors and Bentley Florist again join forces for "Good Neighbor Day"

August 25, 2011 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Michigan Warriors News Release


The Michigan Warriors are proud to once again, partner with Bentley Florist in hosting the 17th annual Good Neighbor Day.

Residents of Genesee County will have a unique opportunity on Wednesday September 7, 2011 to meet each other and foster new relationships with neighbors during Good Neighbor Day. This special event will be hosted by Bentley Florist, located at 1270 South Belsay Road in Burton, starting at 9am. Bentley Florist will give away 3,500 roses in dozen bundles absolutely free, while supplies last, to anyone who visits the shop.

Joining the Bentley Florist staff for a day, will be players, and staff members of the Michigan Warriors hockey team who will help distribute flowers.

Steve Welch, owner of Bentley Florist, says there is one catch for the free dozen roses, and that is anyone who picks up the roses will be asked to sign a promise to keep one rose for themselves and give the other 11 roses away to different people.

"We hope that the people of Genesee County will be able to get acquainted with new people or renew old friendships during Good Neighbor Day", Welch said. "We hope to create a friendlier, more caring and compassionate world starting right here in our community".

Michigan Warriors Head Coach Moe Mantha is excited to participate. "We pride ourselves in our community involvement, and we are excited to participate in such a community friendly event".

Good Neighbor Day is being celebrated for the 17th year throughout the U.S. and Canada, as thousands of participating floral shops unite for a day of celebrating goodwill towards people. The Genesee County host of the event, Bentley Florist is celebrating their 58th anniversary of being a good neighbor.

Michigan Warriors players as well as staff members will be on hand for fans to purchase full or half season ticket plans for the upcoming 2011-12 Warriors hockey season, as the Michigan Warriors defend their 2011 NAHL North Division Championship.

For further information on Season Tickets or Corporate Partnership with the Michigan Warriors you can contact the Warriors by phone (810) 744-0580 ext. 206 or by visiting the Warriors website: www.mywarriors.net.



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