5 Same fulaS apply: to Sot By NANCY LINGLEY ‘Sun Editor “And the Liquor License Act requires that the licensee doesn't "Many celebrants will head out ‘ to. various Christmas functions and New’s Years Eve parties dur- ing this Holiday season. “Despite the fact that it may be a private, or ticket sale, party, any licensed dance or event that involves the sale of liquor oper- ates under the same mules and reg- ulations as any licensed establish- ment," “Anyone who obtains a Special , Occasion Penni is in effect ment,” emplained Cst. Garth Huzi- ak of the Castlegar Detachment of the RCMP, “They. are bound by the same Jaws as any licensee.” Those Jaws, he explained, WILLIE'S DELI & DESSERT HOMEMADE MEAT PIES ASSORTED PARTY TRAYS Order early for Christmas. y ie “regulate how much alcohol is “allowed on the premises, which is why tickets must be pre-sold to these functions, Season's Greetings ‘from BOOKS & ESPRESSO ‘A Book is a gift. you can open again & again” ROSSLAND 362-5333 HOUR PHOTO December 1 to. December 31 Processing 1 0% off for Christmas Special discounts on Christmas gifts included not serving minors and . serve. to excess,” he, added, ‘If. seineone, is staggering, that’s drunkeness, that’s not impaired. It happens quite fre- quently, The courts require gross evidence of, drunkeness, The Act doesn’t negate civic responsibili- ties, If they serve someone until the subject loses a sense of reason and goes out and smashes a car or whatever, they. could be charged. There are cases in court now, both here and in the U.S., that have directed the responsibility towards the licensee,” Local police will also be ina i ping into special functions to kecp an cye on what's going on wamed Huziak.. we ae e have the licenses,” he said; “We will wander in to check what the licensee has.on the license for the amount of alcohol allowed. Did he grossly overstate the ticket:sales? We'll check the condition of the crowd, It's pre- ventative maintenance on our’ behalf to wander through. It may deter the person on the verge of driving home that shouldn't be. A dose of preventative medicine.” : Any violation of a Special Occasion Permit could result on the permit being pulled on site, all Designated Drivers have more fun. — sun starrPHdt0/Narey Uroey ‘HAPPY NEW YEAR IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! Regional Electronic liquor seized by the RCMP. and removed and the licensce could from ever parties | orderly, conduct. ‘ : Al liquor penn is issue ied as a said another permit. As well; the licensee could face a number of charges under the Liquor License Control Act, all of which carry a minimum $100 Penalty, Chareea such as i Huziak: cr 4 * gocial gathering. Not aj gathering. of drunkeness, Sometimes the point is missed. People go out to get drunk. That is certainly not the intention of the 1 ion. Alcohol ‘is not to be the premises, avin an inebriate on the premises, or permitting dis- served to that level and we do what we can to deterit.” ; Nelson plans alcohol free New Year's. bash There will be no need to hire a babysitter this New Year's Eve if you are planning to attend the First Light celebrations being held at the Civic Centre in Nelson. In fact, organizers of the event are strongly encouraging the > par of families by p: a plethora or entertainment for for young and old alike. Activities for the very young will in part be provided by West, Kootenay Family and Children's Services. ‘ On the mezzanine level of the. Civic Centre, WKFACS volun- teers will create an activity centre. . for children that will include face painting and the making of crafts and New Year's Eve hats using recycled materials, Other entertainment for chil- dren and their families will include ice skating in the arena _ and Juniper Tree Puppets and sto- On the ‘main floor of ihe bad- minton hall, magician: Len Hiebert will perform magic tricks and make balloon animals for the kids, while assorted clowns wan- der the floor giving away free bal- Toons, A clown band made up of Nelson’s many clown graduates of Cheryl Cashman workshops will play an extraordinary collec- tion of their very own renditions of traditional and popular songs. ~ For those of the teenage per- ‘suasion; there will be free video “ games available, dancing to the rock and roll of Easy Street and a i light show provi by Liquid Lights, First Light is an alcohol-free event being sponsored by the Nel- son Community Action on Sub- stance Abuse Task Force and pro- duced by Theatre Energy. For ticket information contact Penny Ravinsky or Judith Ceroli at 352-7551. CHELSEA VAN VLIET - RACHEL FRIEDRICH Dancing on the ice The Castlegar Figure Skating Club is preparing these girls along with about a dozen others for compe- AMANDA MCLACHLAN _Patrol Services Ltd. {| Len Hiebert will perform magic tricks and make balloon Crescent Valley, B.C. animals at the First Light New Year's Eve party in Nel- son. Here Hiebert makes stretchy friends for Desiree 359-7492 Hopkins during the Wegue:S Studios Grand Opening in Castlegar. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Nancy Ungley ndoeheiah Ai, tition within the Canadian Figure Skating Association. Ranging in age from 8 to 15, this advanced group go through their paces before taking some time off over the Christmas - New Years holiday. Chelsea Van Vliet, under the tutelage of Elyane Steinemann, recently qualified for the B.C. Winter games to be held in Duncan at the end of February. Get Ready. Get Set. GO... Have a great year! 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