John Yoder, left, and Duane Wible, both of South Bend, enjoy a lunchtime smoke Wednesday at the White House Restaurant in South Bend. Both said a countywide smoking ban would infringe on their rights. Wible said it would discourage him from dining out. Tribune Photo/SHAYNA BRESLIN
John Yoder, left, and Duane Wible, both of South Bend, enjoy a lunchtime smoke Wednesday at the White House Restaurant in South Bend. Both said a countywide smoking ban would infringe on their rights. Wible said it would discourage him from dining out. Tribune Photo/SHAYNA BRESLIN
JAMES WENSITS, South Bend Tribune Political Writer

SOUTH BEND -- The St. Joseph County Commissioners, who will have the opportunity to veto the newly passed anti-smoking ordinance next week, indicated Wednesday that they are divided on the issue.
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