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Training aimed at curbing underage drinking

MONTE TURNER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 2 months AGO
by MONTE TURNER
Mineral Independent | May 10, 2023 12:00 AM

Sixteen employees in Mineral County that serve alcohol at bars, casinos, convenience and grocery stores or the state liquor store attend RASS Training in Alberton at the Rivers Edge Restaurant. Steve Schmidt, with Drive Safe Missoula with the Missoula Health Department was the instructor. Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service training is strongly recommended as it helps curb underage drinking and from alcohol salespeople and stores from being fined. For the next class later this summer, contact Anna Schreck [email protected]. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)

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