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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-05-24, Page 7Wednesday, May 24, 2006 Annual fundraiser M&M Meat Shops' annual fundraiser for Crohn's and Colitis recently raised $1,967 in Exeter and $1.8 mil- lion across Canada.A barbecue was held at the Exeter M&M May 13 to mark the fundraiser, with owner Odette Pelletier, above, thanking all who vol- unteered. Over the last 18 years, M&M's nationwide campaign has raised over $12.5 million for Crohn's and Colitis.Those interested can still donate at the store. (photo/Scott Nixon) Hensall yard sale May 27 By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL — The Hensall Yard Sale is on May 27. The Hensall Spring Fair is on June 10. The Hensall and Community Horticultural Society plant auction was well -attended by visitors and mem- bers. Huron Ridge Acres, Plant Paradise, Klomps, and Exeter Rona all generously donated items for the auc- tion. Auctioneer Pirie Mitchell quickly sold every item. President Luanne Phair thanked Pirie for once again giving the Society a memorable evening. Liz Sangster conducted the door prize draw with Betty Simmons, Lucielle Beer and Luanne Phair winning the prizes. Luanne thanked Pirie and Liz for their help and invited everyone to stay for tea and a visit. If you don't have your Society membership card for 2006 please phone 262-2715. rMUNICIPALITY OF BLUEWi4TER BAYFIELD - M- NENSALL- STNLFY- ZUflICN 2001 NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETING ADOPTION OFTHE 2006 BUDGET Monday, May 29, 2006 at the Council Chambers at the Stanley Complex 38594B Mill Road The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. The draft budget is available to view on the web site www.town.bluewater.on.ca or at the Municipal Office, 15 Mill Ave., Zurich Comments may be sent to Terri Brandon, Finance Manager Box 250, Zurich, NOM 2T0 or taken to the Municipal Office or made in person at the meeting. Exeter Times—Advocate Change of policy at The Beer Store By John McPhee SPECIAL TO THE TIMES -ADVOCATE WALKERTON — A change of policy at The Beer Store will mean those who buy `suds' for fundraisers such as dances and stag and does will only be allowed to return 20 per cent of their pur- chase. And returns will only be accepted if they're in "tamper- proof" 12 - packs or cans, no 24 - bottle cases can be returned any- more. Erin Jennison, com- munications officer with The Beer Store, said the move was done for two reasons. "We want to ensure all products (returned) are of the highest quality," she explained. "We don't resell bottles that could be tampered with." Jennison said the popular 24 case (unopened ones) will not be allowed to be returned as there is a risk that the cases could be opened and resealed. The Be recomm that on betwee 3.8 bee person sufficien the eve The second reason for the change is responsible sales and responsible drinking. "We give order rec- ommendations so they don't (buy too much for the size of the crowd)," she said. A pamphlet, which is handed out to cus- tomers looking to buy beer using a Special Occasion Permit, states that those with permits "agree to be held responsible for the safety and sobriety of your guests." The Beer Store rec- ommends that on average between 2.5 to 3.8 beers per per- son is sufficient for the event. For example, if there are 100 people attend- ing a function, the guide suggests orga- nizers purchase between nine and 11 cases (216 to 264 beers) if beer is the only alcohol being served. Only seven to nine cases are needed if other alcohol is being served as well. If 25 people are attending an event, er Store ends average n 2.5 to rs per is t for nt. the guide suggests three to four cases (72 to 96 beers) should suffice if only beer is being served. "We encourage responsible drinking," Jennison said, adding employees at The Beer Store will help customers calculate how much is needed for an event. The average bever- -- age intake comes from new studies by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, Jennison said. However, the new policy isn't being toasted by some cus- tomers. "I don't understand why they would make that change," said one woman who is orga- nizing a stag and doe for her daughter, but wished to remain anonymous. "That's placing a huge onus on us," she said, adding the new rules will impact how much they would buy. She said the policy creates a fine line between running out of beer or being stuck with some that's unre- turnable. Jennison said there will be a learning curve for both Beer Store employees and customers. 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