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Should smoking be allowed in city parks?

Response Percent
No; second-hand smoke is hazardous to nonsmokers, and they could still be exposed to smoke with smoking areas or smoke-free zones.
 
 45%
Yes; it should be allowed anywhere in city parks.
 
 21%
Yes, but there should be areas (around playgrounds or ballfields) considered smoke-free zones.
 
 20%
Yes, but only in specific smoking areas.
 
 12%
Total 83
Note: This is not a scientific poll. Vote
Videos
City considers smoke-free parks
By Caroline Boyer
May 15, 2013
In a workshop prior to its regular meeting Monday, the Bonner Springs City Council discussed the possibility of smoke-free parks.
Historical sites sponsor summer history hunt
May 15, 2013
An interactive History Hunt sponsored by the Museums & Historical Sites of Wyandotte County begins next week.
A ‘freaky’ Monday
By Clausie Smith
May 15, 2013
I will admit that I had a bit of a freaky feeling when I looked at my May calendar… There were no governmental meetings listed, which is probably the first time that has happened in more than a decade.
Remember When for May 16, 2013
May 15, 2013
Events reported in The Chieftain this week from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
EMS department among first to use new cots
By Caroline Boyer
May 15, 2013
The Bonner Springs EMS Department is the first in Kansas to use new, hydraulic, battery-powered stretchers or cots in their ambulances.
Braves Wrestling Camp nears
By Staff Report
May 15, 2013
Pre-registration for the June 11-13 Braves Wrestling Camp at Bonner Springs High School is due May 31.
BLHS girls soccer team sends off longtime leaders
By Stephen Montemayor
02:20 p.m., May 15, 2013 Updated 10:27 a.m.
On Friday, Stephens scored twice and Rutherford added a goal in a 4-0 win against Bishop Ward to cap the regular season. The Bobcats’ season, and the two seniors’ careers, concluded Monday in a 6-0 loss to Bonner Springs.
KCK high school 40 year reunion set for July
May 15, 2013
The Washington High School class of 1973 from Kansas City, Kan., will have its 40 year reunion July 19-21.
Basehor police calls: April 26- May 5
May 15, 2013
Basehor police calls for Apri 26- May 5.
Society starts fundraising to relocate historical library
By Staff Report
May 15, 2013
After receiving approval from Basehor City Council and the parks board, members of the Basehor Historical Society will start fundraising to move the Reuben Basehor Library to the city park.
Weekend of events planned to celebrate Memorial Day
May 15, 2013
The Leavenworth Memorial Day Committee has several events planned to commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 27.
Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign starts Monday
By Staff Report
May 15, 2013
Basehor Police Department will join more than 140 other law enforcement agencies across the state for the Click It or Ticket campaign starting Monday and continuing to Sunday June 2.
Students, teachers recognized for accomplishments at meeting
By Ann Margret Montemayor
May 15, 2013
Basehor-Linwood School Board members took time to recognize the accomplishments of students and teachers at their meeting Monday night.
New judicial-selection plan fails
Associated Press
May 15, 2013
A plan to change how Kansas fills vacancies on its two highest courts foundered Tuesday when the Kansas Bar Association’s board decided to oppose it.
At season’s end, BLHS softball reflects on overcoming adversity
By Stephen Montemayor
07:58 a.m., May 15, 2013 Updated 10:27 a.m.
Tucked away in a dugout on a Eudora High field behind the one on which the two teams played, Mayberry instead recounted the ways in which her 14-7 Bobcats overcame adversity this season.
BSHS softball’s late-season surprise ends in regional final
By Stephen Montemayor
May 15, 2013
After routing Tonganoxie, 18-3, the night before, BSHS (7-13) stuck to its script of surprise against another Kaw Valley League rival in Basehor-Linwood in Tuesday’s semifinal.
Food: Carbonara cool — Creamy comfort food becomes summer salad
By Alison Ladman, The Associated Press
May 15, 2013
Pasta carbonara — richly cheesy, creamy and studded with crisped pancetta — is easily one of the most comforting of pasta dishes. The only trouble is, with the onset of warmer weather we tend to crave salads more than steaming bowls of pasta. So for this recipe, we decided to have it both ways.
Suspect in Ottawa killings charged with first-degree murder
Ian Cummings
May 14, 2013
Friends and family of the four victims killed in rural Ottawa last week packed a Franklin County courtroom Monday afternoon to see the man accused of the killings appear for a hearing.
Regents waiting on budget negotiations before taking up tuition proposals
By Scott Rothschild
May 14, 2013
Higher education funding stumbling block in legislative budget negotiations
State education board may seek attorney general’s opinion on ‘innovative districts’ law
Peter Hancock
May 14, 2013
New law would exempt districts from numerous state laws and regulations