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Show Private dubs brace for change Clean Air Act bans smoking Kara Anderson Staff Writer Private dubs in Utah are on the verge of change. Beginning January 2009, all private clubs in the state will go smoke free. And in 2010, some Utahns are pushing to drop the membership laws currently required by private dubs. The 2006 and 2007 Utah Indoor Clean Air Act Amendments eliminates smoking in private dubs effective January 1, 2009. According to tobaccofreeutah. org, the amendments are meant to provide additional protection for employees and members of private dubs and tavern patrons. The new laws are being met with mixed emotions from local bars. According to Lisa Marcy, an attorney and board member of the Utah Hospitality Association (UHA), the UHA was split in supporting the decision. Deno Dakis, Port O Call manager, said he is somewhat in support. I wish there was more flexibility. He also said the government shouldnt tell people how to run their business. "The clubs will survive just fine' said Marcy. "Most people I know who drink, don't smoke. Bars will be surprised at how many people come back." Lisa Marcy Bryan Borreson, general manager of Lumpys Downtown, on the other hand feels the laws are necessary for the general health of customers. I predict a bump in new customers and food sales, he said. Borreson added an additional benefit is nonsmokers wont have to deal with the smell of smoke from other customers Port O Call manager, Deno Dakis, does not know ifhis restaurant will be able The dubs will survive just fine, said Marcy. Most people I know who drink, dont smoke. Bars will be surprised at how many people come back. Marcy supports the new law as part of a scientific issue. The danger, she said, is the exposure of second hand smoke to customers and employees. Most of the country is already doing it, she said. Similar laws have been passed in many other states induding California to allow customers to smoke on the outside balcony and New York which have some of the strictest indoor smoking laws in the nation. Designated areas or outdoor areas may be available for customers who still wish to smoke. Dakis is unsure whether or not Port O Call will be able to use their balcony as a smoking area for customers. The UHA and other community members are pushing for even more change in private dub laws by Continued on Page 11 Small boutiques, local stores alive and well in SLC Funky, unique shopping reviewed Koo De Ker 1037 E 900 S Zoey Karimzada Business Manager With the rapid rate of chain retail stores popping up around the valley, its easy to overlook local treasures. Sugar House was home to a large selection of boutiques and local shops before the neighborhoods shopping district was torn apart. But, there are still local treasures sprinkled throughout the city. I recently had the opportunity to take a leisurely stroll through Salt Lakes 9th and 9th district and visit some of Salt Lakes local boutiques. KOO DE KER Koo De Kers roots are in Provo, Utah where the owner originally opened the store. It moved to Salt Lake to Trolley Square and onto the 9th and 9th district it now calls home. When I walked into the store, I was the only patron there with just the sales associate. She immediately greeted me, but left me to wander at my own accord. I began to wander around the small boutique and found that they had items ranging from $12 sunglasses to VOLUME XLII: ISSUE 6 $168 handbags. According to the sales associate, all of the items are handpicked by the owner who flies out to L.A. to their fashion market to find designs and designers to sell in her store. As I wandered through the store, I felt like I was looking in my best friends closet. Everything was easily displayed and there for me to take. I was at total ease scrutinizing what I found and I would get the sales associates opinion on everything. She was really forthcoming and open about what did and didnt work for my size and coloring. She also made a lot of efforts to point me in the direction of what she thought I would like. This little boutique has a lot of different clothing options to offer that you wont find at your local mall. The sales people are really nice and inviting and will immediately put you at ease. If youre looking for that right shirt or outfit for your next date or for going out with your friends, I would definitely point you towards Koo De Ker where youll find something different that not everyone has. 10 801.359.4870 Koodeker.com Hours: Mon-S10:00 a.m.-7:0- 0 at p.m. HIP AND HUMBLE Located just after 1000 East, Hip and Humble is hard to miss. The shop is in an old house that is painted a foam green color and has a black and white sign. The windows display items ranging from clothes to candles. When I walked in, I was greeted with loud music and the smell of baking cookies. I immediately feel at ease. As I wander around the store, I realize that it really isnt much bigger than my own house. The kitchen is used as a back room where that scent of baking cookies is coming from. In the front of the shop, you find items for your bedrooms and bathrooms where they have used old bathroom fixtures as display racks. I found items ranging from $6 for an Earth Friendly toothbrush to $580 for a queen size bed frame. Continued on Page 15 NOVEMBER 4, 2008 |