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[November 22, 2013] 
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After Mallory Sinner of the
health department offered a
welcoming speech, Mayor Keith Snyder also spoke a few words.
The mayor told the group that when
the young people came to the city council, that got the attention of the
aldermen and really helped to cinch the decision to grant the request.
Included in the small but
happy group of spectators for the event were Angie Stoltzenburg from
the Healthy Communities Partnership, Mark Hilliard and Shana Altman
of the Logan County Department of Public Health, and Marty Ahrends
of Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
At the end of the ceremony,
three little ones in attendance were happy to stand beside the new
sign for a picture or two. Among the many benefits of offering
a smoke-free park is that it will be a safer and healthier
environment for children.
Signs will be placed at all
city-owned parks. This does not now include Latham or
Scully parks, as they are owned and maintained by the county.
Pictures by Nila Smith |
