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67 °F Forecast | Road Cams Thursday, September 16, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Outdoor Journal How To Guide Wellness Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Rogue Valley's Finest EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend June 10, 2004 Some businesses strike out in alcohol-sales sting By JACK MORAN Mail Tribune Jackson County sheriff’s deputies and inspectors from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission went from Prospect to Provolt last weekend for a compliance check at 36 alcohol-selling businesses. OLCC inspector Janet Bailey said it was "disappointing" to see workers at 15 of the businesses agree to sell alcohol to a minor who volunteered to go into stores, restaurants and bars and try to purchase liquor last Friday and Saturday. "It was a little higher than usual," Bailey said of the percentage of businesses who sold to the "decoy" volunteer. Ordinarily, between 25 and 30 percent of licensees fail random compliance checks, Bailey said. Businesses that sell alcohol to minors could be fined or have their permits suspended. Store clerks are cited into court and face $350 fines. The sheriff’s department chose the stores it wanted checked. Sheriff’s Capt. Joe Puckett said the focus of the sting was on businesses in rural parts of the county that had not been checked recently for compliance with state alcohol laws. "We know that in the summer months, there is an increase in the number of minors trying to purchase alcohol," Puckett said. "We wanted to raise awareness early on in the season." Advertisement Added Bailey: "That’s the whole point of these compliance operations — to curtail the availability of alcohol to minors." The following businesses sold alcohol to an underage decoy: Bi-Mor in Central Point; Flying Eagle Market in Eagle Point; Lost Creek Marina in Trail; Cascade Gorge Store in Prospect; Shady Cove Chevron; Rainey’s Corner Market in White City; Bi-Mor in White City; Triple Tree in Central Point; White City Chevron; Applegate Store; 7-Eleven at 3960 S. Pacific Highway, Medford; West Hills Country Store in Central Point; G&B Market in Central Point; Bobbio’s Pizza in White City; and Stop ’N Go Market in White City. The following businesses refused to sell alcohol to an underage decoy: 4 Corners Market in Central Point; Willie’s Tavern in Eagle Point; John’s Trail Market; Sunset on the Rogue in Trail; Pat’s Hand Tied Flies in Trail; Prospect Cafe and Trophy Room; The Wanigan in Prospect; Shady Cove Market; Gold Hill Tavern; Longbranch Saloon in Gold Hill; Whiskey River Cafe and Lounge in Central Point; Provolt Store; J-Ville Tavern in Jacksonville; Stage Stop Store in Medford; Ray’s Food Place in Phoenix; Quick Shop Market in Talent; Mr. C’s Market in Ashland; Maverick’s in Ashland; Foodland in White City; Purple Parrot in White City; and Country Store in Medford. Underage volunteers carry their own legal identifications and are not to disguise their age. The OLCC tests about 1,000 businesses with liquor licenses annually. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities