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The postal service is cutting back hours at some rural post offices. How often do you go to the post office?
What is the best Mother’s Day gift you have either given or received?
Earth Day was Sunday. What do you do to be “green”?
What’s your family’s plan for what to do in case of severe weather?
What do you think of the decision to give the documentary “Bully” a PG-13 rating despite its profanity, and how beneficial do you think it would be for children and teenagers to see the movie?

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Would your family take part in a community garden?

Response	Percent
No; I wouldn’t have time to work in it.		56%
Maybe, depending on the costs to join in.		25%
Yes; I don’t have space for a garden at home and would love to grow some things.		17%
No; I have a black thumb.		0%
Total	51
Note: This is not a scientific poll.		Vote

Videos

Secrets of salt: By Clausie Smith; May 16, 2012; Yes, it is true; there is no reason to deny it. Since my earliest years I am a “salt lover.”
Remember When for May 17, 2012: May 16, 2012; Events reported in The Chieftain this week from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Neighbors: Ashley Crane: May 16, 2012; This week’s Neighbor is Ashley Crane, assistant vice president/bank manager at First State Bank and Trust in Basehor.
Art show gives students self-esteem boost: By Caroline Boyer; May 16, 2012; While his learning disability can make school difficult at times, 11-year-old Jonathan Jackson said one thing he always enjoys is his art class.
Basehor Chamber asking for Outstanding Citizen nominations: May 16, 2012; The Basehor Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its 2012 Outstanding Citizen Award.
A step back in time: Bonner business creates WWI ‘toy’: By Caroline Boyer; May 16, 2012; At first glance, it might look like Bonner Springs resident Steve Allen gets to play with toys all day.
Martley: Click It or Ticket just around the corner: By Lloyd Martley; May 16, 2012; Beginning Monday and continuing through Sunday, June 3, drivers can expect increased police presence as the Basehor Police Department joins more than 150 other law enforcement agencies in aggressively enforcing Kansas occupant restraint and other traffic laws as part of the 2012 Kansas Click It or Ticket traffic enforcement campaign.
Record flock: BLHS Class of 2012 contains 6 Eagle Scouts: By Matt Erickson; May 16, 2012; They could have quit after the little-kid games turned into tests and merit badges. A lot of them do, Sam Fahrenkrug says.
Food: Steamed hake packs in the flavor: Alison Ladman/Associated Press Writer; May 16, 2012; Admittedly, steamed fish doesn’t exactly scream mouthwatering. But what it lacks in excitement it more than makes up for in health cred.
Redmond one-hits BSHS to send Bobcats back to state tournament: By Corey Thibodeaux; May 15, 2012; Senior Brooke Redmond tossed a one-hitter as Basehor-Linwood topped Bonner Springs, 7-0, in the championship game at Field of Dreams Ballpark.
Stephens’ hat trick leads Basehor-Linwood past regionals first round: By Stephen Montemayor; May 15, 2012; In stopping Sumner Academy 3-0 on Tuesday, Derek Mazeitis’ youth-laden Bobcats (6-11) improved upon last year’s victory total while earning a rematch at Spring Hill (14-2) at 5 p.m. on Friday.
KC Chief McGraw visits cousin’s classmates at Basehor Intermediate School: By Matt Erickson; May 15, 2012; When Jace Friesen told his friends he had a cousin who played for the Kansas City Chiefs, they were skeptical.
Registration for May youth softball camp nearing: By Staff Report; May 15, 2012; The camp, which is open to students in grades 1-9, will take place at the Basehor-Linwood softball field from May 29-31 and costs $30 per player.
Five questions: Window watch: 12:04 p.m., May 15, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.; When the weather gets warm, open windows can be a cost-effective way to keep cool. But they can also be a safety hazard for children, who may fall through. Safe Kids Kansas offers ways to let the fresh air in while keeping your children safe.
Redmond, offense’s red hot bats lead BLHS to 15-0 first-round regional win: By Corey Thibodeaux; May 15, 2012; It took Basehor-Linwood four innings to dispatch No. 8 Perry-Lecompton, 15-0, in the first round of the 4A softball regionals tournament.
Bonner Springs begins regional softball tournament with 19-3 victory: By Corey Thibodeaux; May 14, 2012; Lost in the offensive explosion Bonner Springs put on in the first round of the 4A softball regional tournament was senior Kylee Timberlake’s first home run of the season.
Basehor-Linwood sixth-graders getting iPads in fall: By Matt Erickson; May 14, 2012; After years of discussion about embracing technology in the classroom, the Basehor-Linwood school board put its money where its mouth is on Monday.
Flower not running for re-election to Leavenworth County Commission: May 14, 2012; Leavenworth County Commissioner John Flower, a Basehor Republican, will not run for re-election this year, he said Monday.
Basehor resident accused of hiring man to kill his wife: By George Diepenbrock; May 14, 2012; A 37-year-old Basehor man is in federal custody accused of hiring a man to kill his wife.
Bonner man dies in crash on I-435: By Staff Report; May 14, 2012; A Bonner Springs man died Friday morning when his car hit a parked vehicle in a construction zone.

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The postal service is cutting back hours at some rural post offices. How often do you go to the post office?

“For my own personal use, I only go a couple times a year to mail gifts, usually around Christmas and family birthdays. At that time I usually buy a couple books of stamps that last for most of the year! For professional use, I go a couple times a month to check our PO Box.”

— Erin Evans

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