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Wichita is poised to restrict smoking  

After months of discussion, the Wichita City Council is ready to vote Tuesday on an ordinance that would ban indoor smoking at any food-service business that allows people under the age of 18.

That would end smoking in most cafes and restaurants, and it would let bars allow smoking if they keep out kids under 18, post a sign on the front door and pay a $250 annual licensing fee. . . .

Carol Thompson, a Galette regular, said she looks forward to the day when she can go into any restaurant and not have to worry about her sinuses.

She and her friends seek out smoke-free restaurants.

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