At a Wilkin County Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs coalition meeting Thursday, Stephanie Miranowski, member, said the fair board has unanimously agreed to the idea. At this point, smokers will be able to congregate in the beer garden and areas surrounding carnival worker trailers. Additional designated spots may be established after she examines other fair polices, she said.
Miranowski, also a fair board member, is writing a policy on the change after she consults with ATOD.
|
Advertisement |
Addyson Diaz, a youth member of ATOD and 4-H, is also contributing to the policy. She's been a strong supporter of the change and has expressed that she wants the fair as smoke-free as possible.
Diaz said she was always raised to believe smoking is a bad habit, and students are repeatedly advised about its ill affects on their health.
"I think it's great because (the fair board is) thinking of the health of people that are going to the fair," she said later. "I think this is a good start to what potentially could grow to be something bigger."
After the duo finish writing the policy, it will go to the fair board for approval at its next meeting.
Comment posters are responsible for the opinions they express and the accuracy of the information they provide. We urge comment writers to treat this as a public forum where manners matter. We encourage a collegial, non-insulting tone. All readers comments must be approved by our staff before posting to the Web site. Be aware, in accordance with the Communications Decency Act and provisions upheld in judicial appeal, that you are responsible for comments posted on this Web site. The Daily News is not liable for messages from third parties.
DO NOT POST:
* Potentially libelous statements or damaging innuendo.
* Obscene, explicit, or racist language.
* Personal attacks, insults or threats.
* The use of another person's real name to disguise your identity.
* Comments unrelated to the story.
Opinions, advice and all other information expressed in wahpetondailynews.com's reader comments represent the individual's own views and not necessarily those of the The Daily News. The Daily News does not endorse and is not responsible for statements, advice or opinions offered by anyone other than authorized The Daily News spokespersons.
Thank you for your comments!