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Wednesday, May 16, 2001 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER C3 ------- ------ VICTORIA DAY Be a responsible h ost over the lo n g w eekend um m er is around the com er and now is the perfect opportunity to take advantage o f the w arm w eather by m oving the party outside. Rediscover the outdoors by entertain ing family and friends in a relaxed setting that everyone will enjoy. W ith the M ay long w eekend prom ising warm weather and parties indoors and out, you may be thinking, you're ready to entertain - the wine, beer, spirits and pop are bought, the food is set out and your guests will arrive any minute. Your job as a host is now done. O r is it? Have you done everything possible to ensure your event is enjoyable, yet worry free? Anyone hosting a party where alcohol is being served could be left with m ore than a mess to deal with in the m orning if they haven't planned ahead. As a host o f a party or other social function, you: Balfour, Campbell & Associates S pop,tea and coffee. Serve snacks with drinks and always have food available throughout the party to avoid drinking on an empty stomach. Avoid serving salty, sw eet or greasy snack foods as guests will becom e thirstier. High-starch and protein foods such as meats, veggies, cheeses, light dips and breads taste great and don't make your guests thirsty. Be prepared f o r overnight guests. Serve drinks yourself or designate a bar tender instead o f having an open bar, as guests usually drink more when they serve themselves. Avoid serving doubles and keep a shot glass or jigger next to the bottles - good measurement m akes all the difference. Have a plan to deal with any guest who drinks too much. Before the party, ask someone reliable to help you keep things under control. Find out how guests will be going home from your party. Promote the use o f designated drivers and keep cash and telephone numbers on hand for taxis. Encourage your guests to leave their cars at home and take public trans portation, cabs, or walk home. Be prepared to take away car keys. Never drink and drive or ride with anyone who has been drinking. Stop serving alcoholic beverages at least an hour before the party is over. Bring out more alcohol-free drinks (coffee, tea, and juice) and food. Remember, however, that having coffee after drinking doesn't make you sober. Plan ahead so that it's easy to follow this advice. If a legal problem arises, having used these tips may help. A n d the num ber one party tip is... D on't drink too much yourself. As the host, you can stay on top o f and avoid potential problem s w hen you can think clearly and act quickly. The LCBO and the Centre for Addiction and M ental Health have co-produced a brochure w ith useful advice on responsible hosting. This free brochure, entitled "Having a Party ?", can be picked up at all LCBO stores. FAMILY DENTAL OFFICE Accepting New Patients We offer: General ir Cosmetic Dentistry · Endodontics · Gum Specialist on site · Child Specialist on site · Laughing G as · General Anesthetic · An Established Practice in the Heart o f Old Oakville 181 Church Street, Oakville · can be held responsible for injuries or damages that occur as a result o f the beverage alcohol you provided · are responsible for what happens to guests when they are in your hom e or on your property · are responsible for guests at other functions you organize such as weddings, street and office parties · may be held responsible for the safety and behaviour o f your guests until they are sober, not ju st until they leave your party or function Did you also know that a standard serving of beer, wine and spirits each contain an equal amount o f absolute alcohol ? That's right - a standard 12 oz. mug o f regular strength beer (5% alc/vol), a 5 oz. glass o f table wine (1 2% alc/vol), and a 1.5 oz. o f serving spirits (40% alc/vol) are all equal in alcohol content. So don't be misled by appearances -- to a breathalyzer, they're all the same! W hy take chances? Reduce the risks o f alcohol-related problems when entertaining, and help ensure guests arrive home safely, by fol lowing these 10 tips for responsible, hassle-free hosting: D on't plan physical activities when you serve alcohol. People are more prone to injury or mishap after drinking. Always provide low-alcohol and alcoholfree beverages, such as non-alcoholic punch, (905) 842-4556 YNASTY BATHS THE NAME THAT STANDS > R 0R INTEGRITY, ONESTYAND VALUE ... w h enijouvisit For more information specific to your event, or fo r more advice on responsible host ing, speak to the staff at your local LCBO stores, or call the LCBO Infoline at 1-800ONT-LCBO (1-800-668-5226). 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