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Proprietors of private, fraternal organizations say revenue is down
Jump to full article: Fairmont (WV) Times-West Virginian, 2009-08-14
Author: Mallory Panuska Times West Virginian
Intro: FAIRMONT -- Almost two weeks ago, most county businesses were forced to go smoke-free.
And now the proprietors of several private and fraternal organizations say they are having a tough time bringing in the same amount of revenue as they did before the new laws, which ban smoking in all public places, went into effect.
"Since the smoking ban went into effect, our losses are running $1,000 a day," said Roy Hogan of the VFW Post 629. "With those kinds of losses, we won't be able to help with things in the community."
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