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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-03-27, Page 3Mixing punch for Baden Powell's birthday bash Goderich Giiiders hoId International Festival The sweet,,spicy smell of ethnic food was in the air in St. George's church gymnasium Wednesda$r evening as the second Guide troupe held its International Festival. Four countries were represented at the mock festival including France, Jamaica, Switzerland and Mexico. The Guides prepared food from each of the countries and made guiding costumes that are worn in the different countries. Each group was alio required to have a presentation of their country ready and know a little about the customs and the heritage of the country they represented. Another attraction at the festival were ethnic cabbage patch dolls dressed in guide uniforms from various countries around the world. The dolls were incorporated into the festival after Christmas when a number of girls brought their cabbage patch dolls to Guides. At that point somebody suggested to m ke uniforms for the dolls as part of Tl'liking- Day festivities. The dresses the girls made for their bolls helps ,them with part of their toy maker badge. "At first I thought the whole cabbage patch 'psyche was to keep up with the Jones's. However there is a certain amount kir caring and taking care of the dolls," leader Dorothy Crocker said. Crocker also said cabbage.patch dolls are lonely looking and not very beautiful to look at. They teach the girls that beauty is only skin deep. However she is not quite sure just how much of the cabbage patch thing is fad and how much teaches children how to mother. The festival was to be held on Feb. 22, Guide Thinking Day. However, old . man winter dealt us a snowy blast and the festival had to be rescheduled. The girls approached the festival with skepticism at . first because they weren't sure they could accomplish the crafts and the cuisine. According to Mrs. Crocker, once the children gqt started and gained their con- fidence the only problem they had to deal with was getting themselves organized: Another big plus for the festival was that the parents could come see and taste what their children were doing. — "It's important for both mothers and or parents to come and give support to the Guides and to the children. We have always had good cooperation from the parents; some of them were Guides," Mrs. Crocker said. Society has gradcaly roan 1e45 tolerant of alcohol abuse and the dl<i$ n driver and thatshift in attitude hak drastically altered the responsibility and. liability of the service industry hi North, America. And subsequent to that change "in_ societal attitude, a groQup of hotel, motel and tavern owners leairned that more in- dividuals are being brought into cause of legal actions and that liability is extending to everyone. The one -day seminar on server liability at the Hotel Bedford attended by area representatives of the serivice industry Friday, was sponsored by the Addiction Research Foundation and featured guest speakerJim Peters of Massachusetts, a renowned specialist in the field of server liability. The issue has become a salient one in that more civil actions have been initiated with respect to injury and death as a result of accidents involving drinking drivers. Such accidents have resulted in larger damage claims and now liability is exten- ding to tavern owners, waitresses and waiters and even, homeowner. The result is larger insurance premiums for hotel and tavern owners but more im- pprtantly, a greater responsibility has been placed on the service industry to take every precaution to ensure that it does not contribute or promote intoxication. Liability is extending to everyone in the industry, Mark Lennox of the Foundation told the group, adding that more civil ac- tions and larger damage claims are leading to larger awards and larger premiums. The predominant theme of the day, Peters told the audience, is that the in- dustry and society should promote a responsible and acceptable use of alcohol. "It's more an attitudinal• issue," he said. "We use alcoholic beverages and will con- tinue to do so. But, some people abuse it and it's costly to themselves and others." Peters, who worked in the service in- dustry as a waiter and bartender since a teen, said he unconsciously provided a lot. of counselling to patrons over the years that may have inadvertently contributed to .their drinking. "I didn't have the infor- mation or training," he explained. "So I put training programs together about alcohol -and -the -legal -responsibility." - Ostensibly, Peters recognized that those in attendance make their living serving alcohol to people.. Their role and the role of their establishment in the community they serve, is an important one. OODEUICH SION A i ) WED U $PAY, MA come less tol abuser and 1.�~ U R'"..T R O P For centuries, he explained, the tavern or the inn has played an important role in the community. "It's an important social institution," he said. People have come to rely on the tavern as p, social meeting or gathering place, their own retreat where they can engage in relevant dialogue on their Own terms. And while society was always somewhat tolerant of the social custom of drinking, abuse of alcohol has become the scourge of society. "The abuse of alcohol has led to major social problems," Peters said. "It has led to acts of violence and has contributed to accidents and 'deaths. Abuse has proven costly to society in many ways." In view of that, Peters urged members of the -service industryhere to train employees and customers and develop strict policies of service. He indicated that the industry has been responsive in taking responsible steps. "Ask yourself what reasonable steps you have taken to reduce liability," he�said. "What kind of training programs do you have? Start doing your homework now." The change in attitude may be`,due to several factors, the most prevalent ei(ng .' the aging population, changes in restyles.;. and a conscious move to a more fit and. healthy existence. While Peters recommended the industry takes 'steps to curb alcohol consumption, he said he was not asking people to cut off their livelihood. "The theme is now to attract more peo- ple and to sell moderate amou its of alcohol rather than sell a lot to a few," he said. "The liability issue is clouded with doom but there are measures you can take to help." Citing examples from bars, hotels and taverns in states along the Atlantic seaboard, Peters said the industry is now offering alternate beverages of fruit juice mixtures that are promoted well and com- mand a hefty price tag. ,He also recom- mended featuring more snack and food specials in licenced premises and training staff. The education program should involve; the development of strict policies, educa- tion of employees and customers,_regular staff . meetings to discuss problern?s; measurement of all drinks, the education of employees with respect to laws, the establishment of strict regulations on ID and the implementation of rules about drinking on the job. The one -day seminar was sponsored by the Addiction Research Foundation and it hopes to offer a program for service employees in the near future. COMMERCIAL STORE FRONT FOR SALE �'�s�a'u%r Xatw • ,r..$�C''.y; �" J k? 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