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Pierce County TV Segment on Smoke-Free Housing Features John Ruze of Truaire Apartments

The Lakewood apartment owner tells Pierce County News why he got into the progam.

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The latest edition of Pierce County News is out, and one segment features a Lakewood apartment owner who's participating in the county's smoke-free program.

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John Ruze, owner and manager of Truaire Apartments, tells Pierce County TV why he particpated.

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