I sense a new culture at the OLCC, ever since their former executive director Teresa Kaiser resigned in April 2006, following a drunk driving charge.

Three OLCC reps at last Tuesday’s Debate Club—where we discussed a proposal to loosen up the rules that currently bar minors from most music venues serving booze—were open and engaging, explaining how the OLCC came into existance and why they regulate liquor (it turns out they aren’t all that demonic!), and really showing that they’re flexible and open to making changes.

As if to prove my point, I just got this from their communications department: A reminder that it’s time to roll back the clocks this weekend, which means we all get an extra hour to drink! Thanks for the heads up, OLCC!

Tick Tock. Goodbye Daylight Saving Time!

At 2 a.m. Sunday morning (Nov.4), the clocks are turned back one hour as Daylight Saving Time ends. So for the imbibing crowd, that could mean that nightclubs, bars, taverns and other licensed premises may remain open an extra hour.

According to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, liquor licensees must stop serving/selling alcohol at the new 2:30 a.m. (ST), which means they get an extra hour to be open.

However, they’ll have to return that 60 minutes in the spring when the clocks are pushed forward an hour.

Toast the OLCC at 2 am, both times, would ya?