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  • a WESTERN CAROLINIAN September 16th, 2011 NEWS Lauren Gray, Staff Writer Pending a vote in pri- mary elections, alcohol sales could be coming to Cullo- whee. In recent discussions by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, the board has decided to include an alcohol referendum on Mays ballot. If passed, this would allow businesses in Cullowhee at WCU to serve beer, wine and/or mixed drinks. According to media re- ports, County Attorney Jay Coward spent a lot of time during the August 15 com- missioners meeting discuss- ing how Jackson County would proceed if officials chose to put county-wide alcohol sales on the ballot next year. The discussidn sparked the initial idea of al- cohol sales or the possibility: of an alcohol sales vote. If the alcohol referen- dum passes, Jackson County would be one of three coun- ties in Western North Caroli- na with county-wide alcohol sales, This referendum could open up discussion for a new ABC store in Cashiers since the only current ABC store in Jackson County is, located in Sylva. Aramark would not make the decision to serve alcohol on campus. Its a decision ' that WCU as a whole. would make, said Mike Doppke, director of WCU Dining Services: It would be a uni- _ versity policy that we would all have to discuss and re- view. If alcohol was allowed in Jackson County, it would allow possibilities of new and popular restaurants like Chilis and Applebees to come to WCUs campus. In an interview to the Tuckaseegee Reader, Tom McClure, director of the WCU Millennial Initiative, said, Approval will have a positive impact on new business' development, an incentive to attract restau- rants will provide increased opportunity for existing establishments. Many res- taurants depend on alcohol sales to be profitable. Law enforcement officials gen- erally take the position that it would be better for food establishments to offer alco- hol in Cullowhee instead of having consumers driving elsewhere for the beverage and driving back to Cullo- whee, perhaps under the in- fluence. WCU. Students Alison Sides, Trey Thompson, Will Bostic and Rebecca Roem- mich said they are. in favor of alcohol sales and said they would look forward to buying alcohol locally. Other younger students, like Shaw-Ron Coleman and Kat Sumeracki, said they were not in favor. T think the only benefit of selling alcohol in Cullo- whee would be a reduction of people drinking and driv- ing, WCU senior James Hinnant said. Other students and WCU staff members shared James thoughts as well. TY advocate for alcohol . sales in Cullowhee, said Public Relations E-Market- ing Specialist, Laura Huff. asday is. W dents and Facu Alcohol could be served, sold in Cullowhee if referendum passes { PHOTO BY KALEN een, From left Doug Buchanan and Cristal Deitz enjoy a he at O Malley 5 Pub is Gril ee Callowhee restaurants Lee y be able to serve age eT thing it would be a good move economically for the community, would en- hance the quality of life for residents and visitors here, would provide more things for students, faculty and staff to do, and would in- crease attendance at events here in Cullowhee. Cats Nip Caf is in sup- port of the alcohol referen- dum, but doesnt foresee the sales of alcohol in a coffee and caf shop. Other local restaurants and businesses like Bobs Mini Mart, Roll- ing Stone Burrito and Mad Batter said they are all in Offer only valid at this location: 284 E. Main St. Sylva 828.631.3100 You are 0 Cor 8 user, please chec 886 or implied, {oa coos TOTS now or in the future, to any consumer's computer using this Wi-F ne of selling alcohol in their respective locations. Hodenee epuuts shal Buncombe County are also lookin to move sop an alcohol referendum. Experience tradition. Experience Western Carolina Greek Life. vith your IT department before changing any settings on company-owned conputets. This restaurant is eensed by Za y's Franchising, Inc. Zoxby's isc registered trademark of Zaxbys. Franchising, Inc. vice, The Zaxby'shotspot is provid For more infomation, visil QOGrEEK wou, edu atl Inc., to JOR Fo led free of charge and 0
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