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Lakeshore Advance, 2013-05-15, Page 66 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Yes, you can still make money from buck and does Rtta Marshall OMI Agency Events such as buck and does can still be legitimate moneymak- ers for couples, says an OPP officer with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. On May 9, the Perth District Health Unit and the Huron County Health Unit held an all -day work- shop on alcohol-related liability at the Brodhagen Community Centre. Sgt. Mike Pierzchalski, an officer embedded with the AGCO, explained some of the changes behind the different AGCO special occasion permits in his afternoon presentation. He also clarified the rules around raising money at events like buck and does. If a private event, such as a buck and doe, isn't held under a facility's license then it must be held under a private event special occasion permit (SOP). The three main rules of a private event special occasion permit are: only invited guests, no profiting from the sale of alcohol, no adver- tising. The AGCO are cracking down on violations. "These laws are not new," said Pierzchalski. "They've been in existence for 25 years:' Still, he acknowledged, many people have been to a buck and doe where one or all three regula- tory laws had been violated in order to make profit. Games of chance, such as raffles, are also prohibited. Pierzchalski said the prohibition on advertising was put in place to keep attendance at a supposedly private event from spiraling out of control. "In a rural community, some- times It's the only show in town on a Friday night," he said. Asked about requiring a list of invited guests' names, Pierzchalski cautioned that facilities should check with their lawyers on specific practices. Ile stressed that while the AGCO encourages "best prac- tices", it does not require any spe- cific paperwork regarding attendance. The klunit'ipaltty of 1 ;t1111) 1)11 111()1 "(1, LIVING IN LAMBTON SHORES... A weekly update) un the Municipal Events in your Community Administration Department - 7883 Amtolecom Parkway, Forest, Ontario NON IJO Tel 1.877.786.2335. 519.786.2335 lux 519-786-2135 Finatl adminiskateon(Qtomblonshores ca Visit our Web Site at www lambtunahores ca Committee of Adjustment ... The Lambton Shores Contneltoo of Adjustment will be considering the following manors at the Thursday, May 23, 2013, mooting 7:05 p.m. - 1863866 Ontario Ltd. - Mike VanKessel - B-0312013 Consent 75110 & 7606 Townsend Lime A full copy of the notice for this application is available on the Municipal Website or can be obtalrwd by calling the Forest office at 788.2335 or 1.877.788-2335 The meetings are hold at the Thodford Vdlagn Complex, corner 01 Main and Pearl Streets. Thedford NOTICE OF TAX INSTALLMENT Please be advised that the 2"i tax Installment is due on May 31", 2013 Payments can bo made by PRE -AUTHORIZED withdrawal (forms are available at the Municipal offices or on our website -www lambtonshores ca), mail. Internet or telephone banking, or in person at any of the 3 offices BULK ITEM MANAGEMENT OPTIONS Thorn are many options in our local community and surrounding area to dispose or donate hulk Items you may no longer need or that do not work The flyer available on the Municipal wobsite lists many business options as well as social service options where items can be disposed of, recycled, or donated For more information please visit bppapj,larllbtonshores ce or call 519.243.1400. REMINDER: All {:keine rl rneetuuts me new .i1 Ili I ekl,n y l entre in 1i ,'kifnrcl REQUEST FOR TENDERS GRAND BEND PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS The Municipality of Lambton Shores requires the services of n prequalified company for the above noted project This project entails all things necessary for the installation of pedestrian crosswalks at two locations in the Village of Grand Bend Tonder documents can be picked up at the Municipality of Lambton Shores Administration office at 7883 Amtelecom Parkway. Forest, ON NON IJO Tel 519-788.2335 or Toll Free 1-877-786-2335 Fax: 519-786-2135 Tenders will be opened in public on Friday May 24th, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Administration office CHURCH 8 JAMES STREET WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT Tonder documents aro now available for the Church Street and James Street Watormain Replacement project Pro qualified contractors will be bidding on all things necessary to supply and replace approximately 450m of watermam, 100m o1 storm sewer. 1500mm diameter road culvert. and road works consisting of curb and gutter, sidewalks, and sanitary clean outs The Project location Includes both Church Street and Janes Street in the Town of Forest Interested contractors may obtain tho tender documents for a non-refundable deposit of $50 00 from Municipality of Lambton Shores - Forest Office 7883 Amtelecom Parkway Forest, ON, NON 1J0 Tol 519.786.2335 The closing date for submissions is Tuesday May 28, 2013 at 11:OOam (local time) Brent Kromer. Director of Community Services 519-243-1400 Notice to Property Owners DESTROY WEEDS In accordance with the Weed Control Act, R SO 1990, c W 5. Sections 3, 13, 16. 23, notice Is given to all persons in possession of land that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands, within the Municipality of Lambton Shores, aro destroyed by June 15, 2013 and throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lends end have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land. as set out in the Act The co-operation of all citizens is appreciated Glenn 8011, Wood Inspector VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS Tho Lambton Shores' Volunteer Fire Department, forest is seeking applications from probationary or firefighter applicants Preference will be given to those applicants with training and certification in CPR. First Aid, and 1) or DT. dnver's license certification would be an asset Applications and a job description can be picked up at the Municipality of Lambton Shores Forest Administration Office located upstairs at Tho Shores Recreation Centro, 7883 Amtelecom Parkway Interested candidates aro asked to submit an application and resume by hand or mail, Including relevant experience by 4 30 p m May 31st, 2013 to Ms Janet Ferguson, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Lambton Shores 7883 Amtelecom Parkway. Forest, Ontario NON 1J0 1 le said meeting an attendance require- ment might be as simple as having some- one with a counter at the door. Once the maximum number of occupants has been reached, that person would deny entry to anyone else, whether they've been invited or not. Pierzchalski also said that although organizers can't profit off of alcohol, they can use the sale of alcohol to recover their costs of holding the event. These costs can include the cost of the alcohol itself, as well as the facility rental fee, bartender salaries, food, bar supplies and security personnel. Pierzchalski acknowledged, however, that organizers of buck and does have a main purpose beyond just covering their costs: they also want to raise money for the bride and groom. 1 le said that even under a private event special occasion permit, it's still easy to raise money for the couple. He said an entrance fee is a good way to make money, noting that if 1(X) people pay $20 to attend, that's $2,000 for the couple right off the bat. Ile said donations are also legal and can be fun. 1 le gave the example of setting up two glass jars, one with the bride's name and one with the groom's. Guests are invited to donate to either jar - at a pre- determined time the jars are checked and whichever member of the couple has the lowest amount of donations gets a pie in the face. "For some reason, the groom never wins," Pierzchalski observed wryly. Ile said "get out of jail" donation arrangements are also legal and also approved an audience member's sugges- tion of a dunk tank. "'!'hat's a lot of fun and it makes a lot of money," she said. Games of skill such as a Toonie Toss or a dart tournament, with a prize at the end, are also legal. I le said the traditional prize table, where guests buy tickets and enter them in draws for specific prizes, is illegal. But the same prizes, up for grabs through a silent auction, are acceptable. I le said that the Perth County and area liquor inspector came across a "perfect" buck and doe in Stratford on New Year's Eve - when she walked in, an uncle of the couple was hosting a live auction. Entrance fees, donations, games of skill, silent auctions and live auctions are five ways to make a lot of money legally through a buck and doe held under a private event special occasion permit. If event organizers hold their event at a licensed municipal facility, they also have a sixth way to make money - through a gross revenue sharing agreement. Under this arrangement, the organizers would no longer take out a private event special occasion permit - instead they would be using the municipal facile' j license. - J 'Ihe facility would control the sales and serving of alcohol at the event and would set out an agreement with event organizers over how to divide the gross revenue, based on total sales receipts. An example could be that organizers get 80 cents of each $4 drink sold. The agreement must also be reviewed by the AGCO registrar within 30 days of being signed. Asked about a facility's liability for a pri- vate event special occasion permit, Pierzchalski referred audience members to UWO law professor Robert Solomon's presentation on liability and municipal alcohol policies held that morning. OPP Staff Sgt. Edward Chong, embed- ded with the AGCO, said that from an enforcement point of view, if there are repeated infractions found during private events at a specific hall, it could affect the approval of future permits. The audience of roughly 35 people included municipal staff, service club members and others from both Perth and ! luron counties. West Perth is currently pursuing a per- manent liquor license for the Mitchell and District Arena and Community Centre. It is expected to be in place this fall. Adventure summer camp -sign up nor-) Lynda HIIIman-Rapley QMI Agency The YMCA Youth Centre in Grand Bend is preparing for a fun summer. Each week will be unique and action packed! Adventure Campers will expe- rience indoor and outdoor activities and games, weekly campfires and a wide variety of sports. Make new friends! Learn new things! 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