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Supporters of the Indoor Smoke-Free ordinance for the city of Rolla gathered Monday, Jan. 2 for a dinner and ceremony recognizing those who contributed to the movement. Here are some photos from our event: Read More

Come celebrate with us Monday, January 2nd from 5-7pm at Benton Square’s Miller’s Grill. There will be free appetizers and drawings for prizes! All supporters are welcome to join us in celebrating the enactment of the Indoor Smoke-Free Ordinance For the City of Rolla which will make our community a healthier place to live, work » Read More

Members of the Smoke-Free Air for Everyone Rolla, SAFERolla, presented many local businesses with Certificates of Appreciation for providing clean air for their workers and their patrons, including the following: Pictured left to right, Ray J’s employee Clay Keeney and co-owner Justin Northern. Northern and co-owner Ra-chel Malva opened their restaurant in the former La-Posada » Read More

Despite warnings to the contrary, restaurants did nicely in Clayton in the first year of the city’s smoking ban. “The Clayton scene is alive and well and, most importantly, more healthy, than it has ever been,” said Mayor Linda Goldstein, who advocated the ban to protect public health. Sales tax revenue from restaurants is up » Read More

News-Leader staff talked to workers and patrons at more than 20 local bars, restaurants and businesses about the impact of the indoor smoking ban that took effect in June. Here’s what some of them said: Parlor 88 1111 E. Republic Road Seth Elliott, general manager and part-owner, said the smoking ban has not affected the » Read More

Despite the added chore of sweeping cigarette butts from the sidewalk out front, Springfield’s smoking ban has been a boon for downtown bar Finnegan’s Wake. Co-owner Anne Kim said business at the Irish-themed bar at 307 South Ave. picked up 16 percent in the first month smoke-free compared to the same period in 2010. The » Read More

The following letter was sent to Mayor Bill Jenks III by the American Cancer Society: Dear Mayor Jenks, On behalf of the American Cancer Society, I respectfully urge you to adopt a strong, simple and fair smoke-free ordinance. Smoke-free laws are an effective way to improve health as they reduce harmful secondhand smoke exposure. When » Read More

In a letter sent to Mayor Bill Jenks III, Linda Goldstein, mayor of Clayton, MO, offered encouragement to the smoke-free initiative. The letter follows: Dear Mayor Jenks: I recently heard that the Rolla City Council is considering a smoke-free ordinance, so I wanted to send you a note of support and encouragement. The City of » Read More

On April 5, 2011, the voters of O’Fallon took the historic opportunity to ensure their right to basic health protection from secondhand smoke. An astounding 73% of voters (over 7,200 individuals!) said YES to smoke-free indoor air! It’s clear residents want protection from secondhand smoke in all workplaces – for themselves, their families and future » Read More