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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.
 
 48%
Yes, but there should be areas (around playgrounds or ballfields) considered smoke-free zones.
 
 20%
Yes; it should be allowed anywhere in city parks.
 
 20%
Yes, but only in specific smoking areas.
 
 10%
Total 105
Note: This is not a scientific poll. Vote
Videos
Kansas Attorney General taking over prosecution in Ottawa homicide case
By Ian Cummings
May 17, 2013
Prosecutors from the Kansas Attorney General’s office have taken on the lead role in the capital murder case stemming from the quadruple homicides discovered at a property in rural Ottawa last week.
Senate approves bill banning use of tax dollars to advocate for gun control
By Scott Rothschild
May 17, 2013
The Kansas Senate on Friday approved a measure that prohibits the use of state tax dollars to advocate for gun control at the local, state or federal levels.
Legislative negotiations break down amid Republican in-fighting
By Scott Rothschild
May 17, 2013
Budget and tax negotiations broke down in the Legislature on Friday, prompting another round of Republican in-fighting before legislators went home, guaranteeing that the wrap-up session would extend into another week.
Higher education officials say concealed carry on campus probably inevitable in the future
By Scott Rothschild
May 16, 2013
Topeka — The Kansas Board of Regents is expected to adopt a temporary resolution to keep in place the current no-weapons policy at the state universities, including Kansas University.
Father of slain toddler grieves in Missouri jail
By Shaun Hittle
May 16, 2013
Father to serve time in Missouri for burglary conviction
Summer travel: take a trip to the farm
By Ann Margret Montemayor
May 16, 2013
Some people tried to talk Joseph Lamborn out of restoring his family’s crumbling 1900-era barn in Leavenworth. The roof was falling in, it was overgrown with vegetation and the hayloft was in disrepair.
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.