North Country Business January 2009 13
Salon brings urban
Charges go beyond servers
Continued from FRONT the Griffin Pub in Brace- time who is upset with this
Corporation operating as bridge. “Even though they policy.
styles to Muskoka
Lake Joseph Club were might say they’re not driv- “It is what it is,” he says.
charged with Permit Drunk- ing, I don’t know that. I need “We have our rules because
enness on Licensed premises to know you get home safe.” we don’t want to be liable for
and Supply Liquor to Appar- To try to ensure her anything.”
ently Intoxicated Person. patrons don’t consume too Lisa Murray, the Alcohol
The maximum penalty for much alcohol, Grabowski and Gaming Commission of
corporations convicted under has a three-drink maximum Ontario’s director of com-
the Liquor Licence Act is a for anybody who comes into munications, says the com-
$250,000 fine and individu- the bar. mission continues to investi-
als convicted face fines of as “Unless I know them on a gate the July 3 incident at the
much as $100,000 or up to a personal level and I know Lake Joseph Club and says
year in prison. that I’m going to be safe by there could be several out-
In addition to bar staff and giving them more than three comes to the investigation.
servers, those charged also drinks,” she adds. “Other- “It could be a verbal warn-
include individuals in man- wise, it’s too scary because ing, a written warning, a
agement and executive posi- the onus falls on me.” monetary penalty, a licence
tions. Among those charged Adam Szelei, co-owner of suspension or a licence revo-
is Scott cation, which
Davidson, would be
Clublink’s
vice-presi- “People lie. Even though they
saying,
‘We’re can-
dent of cor- celling your
porate oper-
might say they’re not driving, I
licence.’”
ations. Once a
Provincial
don’t know that. I need to know
licence is
constable cancelled, the
Maureen
RIBBON CUTTING: Jenn Merritt, Dan Burke, Mayor John Klink, Shelly
Tilson says
you get home safe.”
company
would have
Clifford, Christos Cox and Kahlae Clifford were on hand Nov. 25 for the
that the fact to reapply for
grand opening of Urban Textures Muskoka, a new salon in Gravenhurst.
people in a new one.
these positions have been Tapp’s Cottage Eatery in “If the licence is revoked,
By Melissa Kosowan Muskoka and the Urban Tex- fords, is the regular training
charged in connection with Port Carling, says the impor- the licensee cannot apply for
There’s a new hair salon in tures in Toronto, which is updates their stylists receive
such an incident is “not a tance of not serving patrons another liquor licence in the
Gravenhurst and it’s armed owned by Christos Cox, a through L’Oréal, whose
precedent, it’s just unusual.” too much liquor is frequently province of Ontario for two
with a big name from Toron- world-renowned stylist who product line they carry
“I think the wake-up call stressed upon his staff. years,” she says. “If a licence
to and the latest trends and has created winning looks exclusively.
has been ongoing,” says “I can tell you we have is revoked, they could sell
techniques. for Miss Universe contest- “We’re always updating,
Tilson. “We’ve been diligent many enemies out there right the business to somebody
Urban Textures Muskoka ants. She hopes to see some so they like that and we
in our job in trying to reduce now – people we’ve cut off else who could then apply
opened in November and is familiar faces from Toronto have satisfaction guaran-
impaired driving. This is just or not served,” he adds. for a licence.”
an affiliate of the two Urban at her Muskoka salon. tee,” says stylist Jennifer
another avenue – the Liquor In Gravenhurst, the atti- Murray adds that it is not
Textures locations in Toron- “Our population goes from Merritt. “We make sure
Licence Act is there for us to tude is much the same – bar known when the commis-
to. Stylist Kahlae Clifford 9,000 to 50,000,” Shelly everyone is 100 per cent
be used.” staff continue to take their sion’s investigation will be
and her mother Shelly Clif- says, referring to the summer happy and no one else can
While it may not have set responsibilities as hosts very complete.
ford joined forces to open the season. “Their hair grows, entertain that in this area. If
a precedent, the charges raise seriously. John Gordon, communica-
salon on Main Street, where their roots grow. Do they get you don’t like it, I’m going
questions about how far the “It just reaffirms what tions director with Clublink,
a vacant hair studio was up their hair done when they’re to do it again and again until
responsibility extends in cir- we’ve already been telling indicates the company can-
for rent. here, when they are cottag- it’s right and they love that.”
cumstances such as this one people,” says Chad Des- not comment on the situation
The two have high hopes ing, when mom is here with Kahlae also stresses that
and who is ultimately jardins, manager with the at this time.
for the fledgling business, the kids for two months? No, they understand different
responsible. Gravenhurst Grill and Bar. “We’ve been advised by
which they believe will bring absolutely not. We want to hair types, which is the focus
By law, bartenders and “It’s very serious and you our legal counsel, because
an unparalleled level of pro- entertain the thought that, of the multi-ethnic Urban
wait staff in Ontario have to can’t let them (customers) this matter is before the
fessionalism and service to ‘You know what, while Textures locations in Toron-
be Smart Serve certified. get away with anything. courts, that we won’t be
Muskoka. In addition to hair- we’re here, we’re going to to.
This training course stipu- We’ve always had a set max- commenting at this point
styling, Urban Textures get that Toronto level of “I want them to know that
lates that alcoholic drinks imum of drinks allowed. It because it could be construed
Muskoka also offers esthetic service. These girls know no matter what race you are,
can’t be served to those who doesn’t matter who it is – it’s as being prejudicial to the
services like facial waxing, what they are doing. They we will do your hair,” says
are intoxicated. four to five drinks max and proceedings either now or
pedicures and manicures. aren’t going to mess some- Kahlae, who has experience
However, discerning when that’s only if they eat and further up the road,” he says.
The Cliffords hope to bring a thing up that somebody else with chemical relaxation, a
someone is intoxicated can that’s always how we’ve Those accused are to make
registered massage therapist started. process that relaxes curly
be difficult. done it.” a first appearance to answer
on board this spring. One of the things that sets hair common to African
“People lie,” says Sonya Desjardins says he too to the charges in Bracebridge
Kahlae divides her time the business apart from oth- Americans. “Hair is not just
Grabowski, a bartender at sees a patron from time to court on Jan. 27 2009.
between Urban Textures ers in the area, say the Clif- hair.”
Grow your business
By Andrew Hoshkiw development, program design
On Jan. 27, the Muskoka and strategic planning.
Small Business Centre is “It’s a turbulent time, plus
offering a full-day workshop it’s the slow season,” says
“Serving Muskoka and surrounding area for over 29 years”
on ways to grow a business Melissa Stoneman, event co-
Certified Hearing Instrument Specialists
and keep it up-to-date in an ordinator with the Muskoka
Hearing Tests
ever-changing world. Small Business Centre. “So it
The Bridges to Better Busi- will be about what small busi- Batteries Repairs
ness event, entitled Know ness owners can do to make it
Your Business to Grow Your through, to still be prof-
Loaners Available
Business, is offered to all itable.”
small or medium-sized busi- The annual workshop is
Gravenhurst • 684-8300
nesses in Muskoka. taking place in Huntsville at
685 Muskoka Road North
Participants will hear the Centennial Centre. Regis-
(beside Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce)
Arnold Kibrick of BDC Con- tration is required.
sulting talking about how to The Muskoka Small Busi-
Huntsville • 789-9393
manage during turbulent ness Centre provides advice,
110 North Kinton Ave., Unit 5
NEW
times. His professional expe- assistance and information
(across from Robinson’s Independent)
rience includes business for small businesses. PLEASE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
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