PUFF-FREE LANES
Better bowling?
Recent news reveals that bowlers in Central Pennsylvania have a distinct advantage over bowlers from other parts of the state.

Do they knock down more pins? Do they have stronger arms? Is their approach technically better?

Personally, I don't know the answer to any of those questions. But, I do know that they breathe better air now that a cluster of competing Harrisburg-area bowling lanes has opted to clear the air and go smoke-free.

Bowling lane operators across the state can learn from these leaders of their industry: going smoke-free benefits everyone.

While the state is still working out the details of its future smoking ban, now is the time for business owners to go smoke-free. This will give those businesses a distinct advantage over others who wait.

Clearly, this news should "bowl over" the legislators who are crafting the conference report on Senate Bill 246 and give them further reasons to propose a strong ban for our state.

Peter S. Lund, M.D.
President
Pennsylvania Medical Society

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